My Daddy Hides His Power Chapter 304 - Side story Part 1 Chapter 44

We arrived at the riding arena—which used to take over ten minutes on foot—in just two minutes.

 

Dad and Cheshire cheered in excitement.

 

“Princess! This is really amazing and fun! It’s not magic, what is this? Can Dad sit in the driver’s seat too?”

 

“It’s incredibly fast. It’s way better than the carriage!”

 

They were as excited as primitive people seeing fire for the first time.

 

“Yes, I’ll show you. But first, Master, please sit in the driver’s seat.”

 

“No. You go first.”

 

Oscar opened the back seat door on Dad’s side and said.

 

“Huh? Really? Can I go first?”

 

“Master, is it okay? This is a gift for you, though?”

 

“What does it matter? Look at your dad’s excited face. You go first.”

 

“Ack, then!”

 

Surprisingly, thanks to Oscar’s generous concession, Dad got to be the first one to sit in the driver’s seat. 

 

I sat in the passenger seat and began explaining.

 

“Dad, there are two foot pedals, right? The right pedal is the accelerator, and the left pedal is the brake. The accelerator is for speeding up, and the brake is for slowing down and stopping. Use your right foot to alternate between the two.”

 

As I quickly explained, Dad wore a blank expression, as if he were taking a moment to sort things out in his head.

 

“…Alright, I got it for now.”

 

“Anyway, you can’t really understand just by listening at first. You learn by doing it yourself, well.”

 

I pressed the start button.

 

“Now, press this to start. Then, release this side brake, and set the gear to drive.”

 

The car slowly began to move forward. Dad, startled for a moment, immediately stepped on the brake.

 

“Ugh.”

 

“Tsk!”

 

“Ah….”

 

The car came to a sudden stop with a dull thud, causing all of our bodies to lurch forward.

 

“Phew, Dad. You shouldn’t press it so hard. How should I put it… can you press it gently, like you’re coaxing it?”

 

“If you step on it, it will step on it. What do you mean by gently stepping on it?”

 

“Um, so…”

 

This is really.

 

It’s hard to explain in words.

 

“Are you telling me to step slowly?”

 

“Y, yeah, that’s right. Try pressing it slowly.”

 

This time, he must have pressed the accelerator, because the car started moving forward again.

 

“H, huh!”

 

It seemed like he was pressing down hard and holding it, thinking I meant to press it slowly.

 

The speed kept increasing.

 

“What the! Why is it going so fast!”

 

“Brake! Brake!”

 

Kiiiek—!

 

“Ugh!”

 

“Keugh! Whoa!”

 

“Ah….”

 

This time, since the car had picked up speed before he slammed on the brakes, our bodies lurched forward even more violently.

 

“Haa, haa, haa.”

 

Dad caught his breath and looked back at me.

 

“This is a bit scary….”

 

“What? A man who can tear a bear apart would say something weak?”

 

“Mm, this won’t do. Dad, you should just go tear apart a bear instead. Lord of the Wizard Tower, it’s your turn now—whoa whoa whoa!”

 

Dad opened the driver’s door and took his foot off, and the car went forward.

 

“W, what is this!” 

 

A beginner’s mistake. Dad hastily stepped on the brake again.

 

“Dad, when you get out, make sure to shift the gear to park. If you just step out without doing that, the car will still be in drive and keep moving on its own.”

 

“I’ll just tear the bear apart.”

 

Dad told me to change the gear instead and got out.

 

Dad, who’s probably never heard anyone say he couldn’t do something before… 

 

However, after nearly breaking the necks of his passengers twice, it seemed like his confidence had taken a significant hit.

 

“Hey, this time you try it.”

 

“Yes? Me?” 

 

Oscar spoke to Cheshire this time.

 

“Won’t you do it, Master?”

 

“Tell him to do it first.”

 

Although he was puzzled, Cheshire  eventually climbed into the driver’s seat as he told him. 

 

“Huh?”

 

As soon as he sat down, he smoothly shifted the gear and began pressing the accelerator.

 

“What, honey?”

 

He seemed pretty good, probably because he had seen Dad do it once from behind.

 

‘Aha, then no way?’

 

I glanced at Oscar in the back seat.

 

As expected.

 

He was watching the driver’s seat closely.

 

A proud genius.

 

He definitely didn’t want to show any sign of hesitation when he grabbed the steering wheel.

 

‘But still, just watching won’t ever make him able to do it, right?’

 

I smiled to myself and looked ahead.

 

I saw the equestrian fence ahead.

 

“Honey, we shouldn’t hit the fence ahead, right? Let’s turn left and make a left turn to avoid it.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Cheshire, estimating the distance, turned the steering wheel.

 

It seemed a little… late.

 

“Uh, honey? You turned too late. Slow down and turn the wheel more. More, more. Now, now…”

 

Kiiieekiiieeek.

 

The car stopped with an ominous sound.

 

“….”

 

“….”

 

Cheshire instinctively stepped on the brake and looked back at me. I met his gaze.

 

“Yaaaahhh!!!”

 

Oscar roared from behind.

 

We quickly got out and checked the car.

 

As I thought, he turned the wheel too late. The front bumper on the passenger side had scraped right up against the fence.

 

“Hey, you b*stard!!! What are you going to do about my car?!!!”

 

“…I’m sorry.”

 

Oscar yelled like a maniac on the road.

 

“Master, it’s nothing. Just a small scratch…”

 

“Get out of the way!”

 

Oscar pushed me aside and lightly brushed the scratched area with his hand.

 

“What is it?”

 

I’m not sure what kind of magic it was, but the scratch was quickly restored to its original state.

 

“You could work as a mechanic.”

 

In an instant, after finishing the self-painting, he climbed into the driver’s seat this time.

 

I quickly got into the passenger seat too.

 

“Alright, I’ll explain. First, we need to reverse the car… huh?”

 

Oscar raised his hand as he spoke.

 

“No need.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Oscar immediately shifted the gear into reverse.

 

“….?”

 

After pulling the car back a little, he turned the steering wheel to the left.

 

“….?”

 

Switch it back to the drive gear.

 

“Wow…?”

 

The car, maintaining a suitable distance from the fence, smoothly turned to the left. The release of the steering wheel after the turn was perfect as well.

 

“What the…?”

 

I blinked in confusion.

 

The car soon began to leisurely circle the riding arena, which was sectioned off by fences.

 

Right turns, left turns, even tight curves that were practically U-turns….

 

“Are you a genius?!!!”

 

This wasn’t flattery. It was an exclamation that came out instinctively because I was really surprised.

 

‘Does this make any sense? He only watched from the back for a few minutes, and he’s already driving like this?’

 

I was so dumbfounded that I just stared blankly at the side of Oscar’s face. He chuckled quietly.

 

Current mood: 50%

 

“Wow, you’re really good at it….”

 

From the back, Dad added his own words of admiration.

 

Oscar started to turn the steering wheel with only one hand, with an arrogant expression.

 

Current mood: 60%

 

The car left the riding arena safely.

 

Gear, stop.

 

Side brake, lock.

 

Perfect finish.

 

Clap, clap, clap…

 

I clapped my hands absentmindedly.

 

“Get off….”

 

Let’s get off, I didn’t teach you anything.

 

Anyway, it’s a good thing we finished the driving practice without any more trouble.

 

“Dad! You sit in the front! It’s all wide open here anyway, so it’s not dangerous, and I don’t need to teach Master anymore!”

 

I quickly got out and swapped seats with Dad. As he moved to the passenger seat, he couldn’t help but marvel again.

 

“Lord of the Wizard Tower, you’re really good at this. How did you do it?”

 

“…? Is this difficult?”

 

“….”

 

Here we go again. The shameless genius’s way of speaking.

 

Current mood: 70%

 

Oscar patted Dad’s shoulder as if he felt sorry.

 

“It might be difficult for a fool like you. I understand.”

 

“What? I did it without knowing anything the first time! You made me the guinea pig and practiced by watching from behind?!”

 

“Well? Even when I first sat down, I’m pretty sure I didn’t just stomp on the pedals with brute force like someone else?”

 

“Eeeeek…!” 

 

Actually, Oscar is abnormal.

 

I couldn’t call my dad a fool, who was fumbling with the steering wheel for the first time without any background knowledge of this new mode of transportation…

 

‘I think teasing Dad makes Master feel better, so let’s not get involved.’

 

Current mood: 75%

 

Sorry, Dad.

 

I took out the other presents I had hidden in the backseat to try to make Oscar feel as good as possible.

 

“What’s this?”

 

Would it be considered an essential item for a supercar owner?

 

“This is also a gift.”

 

I put sunglasses on Oscar and put a flashy watch on his right wrist.

 

“You’re so… luxurious…”

 

Dad muttered with a trembling expression. Oscar was very satisfied.

 

Current mood: 80%

 

“Master! Now let’s really go! Let’s drive along the riverbank over there!”

 

“Yeah!”

 

I sat behind Oscar and exchanged meaningful glances with Cheshire. We were nervous.

 

“Ready! Let’s go!”

 

The car smoothly drove toward the riverbank.

 

The path, well-maintained for horseback riding and walking, was as smooth as an asphalt road, and Oscar was skilled at picking up speed.

 

“Master, your genius is truly scary.”

 

I gave him one last flattery.

 

“All of a sudden?”

 

And, as always, the arrogant genius’s answer.

 

Soon, the red sports car started to run along the riverside.

 

“Wow! It’s really cool and the view is great! Look at the sunset, princess!”

 

Dad exclaimed.

 

The spring breeze was moderately cool.

 

The sunset along the riverside was breathtakingly beautiful.

 

A passing landscape.

 

A silver river shining brilliantly with gold dust scattered.

 

“Master!”

 

“Why!”

 

“Are you happy?”

 

I asked Oscar in a loud voice from behind.

 

“Yes! I am happy!”

 

He let out a rare laugh.

 

“How much? Is this the happiest birthday you’ve ever had?”

 

“Yes!”

 

“I love you, Master!”

 

“Me too!!!”

 

Current mood: 100%

 

It’s now.

 

I quickly whispered to Cheshire.

 

“I’m telling you now.”

 

 

Cheshire took a deep breath and nodded.

 

And I held out the cushion I had packed in the back seat.

 

“Now. I didn’t know why this was here… Now I know.”

 

“As expected, honey. You’re quick-witted.”

 

I first put the cushion around Cheshire’s neck.

 

Next is Dad.

 

“Huh. What is this, Princess?”

 

“Yeah, just for safety, let’s hold it against our necks for a moment. I’ll put Master in too.”

 

To Oscar.

 

Finally, I firmly adjusted the cushion around my neck and finished preparing.

 

“Master! I have something to tell you!”

 

“What is it!”

 

Cool wind.

 

I shouted so that my voice wouldn’t be buried.

 

“We’re getting married this May!!!”

 

And I held Cheshire’s hand tightly.

 

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Kkieeeeeek―!!!!!

 

“Kyaak!”

 

“Ugh!”

 

“Keugh!”

 

As expected, a sudden brake of anger!!!

 

Our necks snapped at the same time.

 

As I fixed my disheveled hair and raised my head, the gatekeeper of hell was glaring at me as if he were going to kill me. 

 

“…What did you say?” 

 

“I love you, Master.”

 

I smiled brightly.

 

One leisurely afternoon, when the golden sunset was shining brightly.

 

“This, this, this….”

 

“….”

 

“Hey, you damn girl!!!!!”

 

Flutter, the mountain birds flew.

 

“You really!!! Want to get scolded?!”

 

The most beautiful scream of Oscar’s gentle voice echoed, resonating like a song. 

 

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Side Story Part 1 Complete.