Chapter 54 – Messy Dinner and Dishes
I was clearly running in the hallway holding Cecilia.
“Oh, professor~ Don’t run in the hallway~♪”
I heard Professor Aegis’ soft voice coming from somewhere, but I didn’t have time to pay attention to it. I decided that protecting the students in my charge was the priority now.
Regardless of the details of the relationship between students, it is none of my business. As long as it doesn’t interfere with class.
Whether the princess falls in love with Cecilia at first sight or falls in love, it’s something that can be resolved between them.
However, I could clearly see it because I had been fighting for life and death for a long time. What was in the princess’s eyes was clear ‘madness.’ Even after witnessing the madness of that love, I was not the type to calmly give up the student in charge.
I don’t know how long it would have run like that.
Suddenly, the sight before my eyes turned pitch black, and the surrounding scenery changed in an instant.
There was no surprise. I reflexively take a deep breath.
I seriously thought about whether something was seriously wrong, or whether I might have been attacked by an unknown court magician who was hiding around the princess.
“Seonsannii.”
Pangpang, Nong Nongria hit my shoulder and I slowly came to my senses.
I quickly looked around and saw someone jumping into my arms. After receiving it reflexively, the sweet scent of shampoo rising onto my hair became familiar.
“Master~♡”
“Daughter, I think I need to talk about this with dad. Anyway, the word ‘master’… “
“Oh my, you. Our son-in-law is one of the moon phases of the Magic Tower. Respect is natural.”
“Honey… ! Even though… ! You know that there is no blood relative anywhere who gives the title ‘Master’ to the phases of the moon. Among the blood relatives I know, the one I last met 10 years ago… What… “That guy who works at the magic tower is also the owner, so he doesn’t use any titles like that!”
“… I guess you forgot your name. “I wonder if this is a fictional character that was just made up.”
“…… No! That… Ignis! Don’t just watch, but at least say something! “What on earth did your only brother do to get to that point?”
“I can’t stop you from saying helele because you like it.”
“…… Huh. “There’s nothing on my side!”
A noisy dining table. Delicious food is neatly arranged on a white tablecloth. In particular, the spicy and sweet smell of the chicken stew was exquisite. I’ve had that before. It is the work of Mrs. Diss, or more accurately, her servant.
… This is the DCis family’s mansion.
I straightened my dazed mind and took a breath.
It doesn’t matter why you are here. The only thing that matters now is that Mrs. Dees is in front of me.
“Welcome. “It’s such a joy to meet you.”
“…… Ah, long time no see. “Mrs. Dees.”
“Yes, my son-in-law. I missed you.”
“hahahaha, yes… …. “How is your family?”
“Hmph! “I’m not saying hello.”
Unlike the gentle Mrs. Diss, the matriarch seemed to not like me as always.
As Undine glared at her father with cold eyes, the poor matriarch gaped at him in dejection. I wanted to say something, but it wasn’t easy to get Mrs. Diss’s attention all at once.
The appearance of blood relatives, who are said to never age until they die, is maintained regardless of age.
If we add a little extravagance and leisure to Undine’s appearance a few years later, wouldn’t Mrs. Diss’s indescribable maturity and elegance be completed? There is no man in the world who can escape her laughter.
I smiled awkwardly and awkwardly received the hug as Mrs. Diss took a step towards me and hugged me tightly.
Undine saw that and did not remain still.
“Mom?! Hugging is prohibited!”
“Undine. “This is simply a greeting.”
“aaah! Is there a mother-in-law in the world who embraces her son-in-law while clasping her hands like lovers? No hand clapping! Phew! It was number 24-8 on my Exciting Love Love bucket list! No competition with your entire body! Ban, ban”‘
Undine cried and pulled at her mother, but Mrs. Diss did not flinch, as if she was enjoying her daughter’s reaction.
The hand clasps are a little embarrassing, but they are more elegant than that… It’s warm. It’s a different kind of comfort than the Baaang that Professor Aegis gave us. This is her mother’s scent. Overwhelming warmth. Is this motherhood? Ha, the sweet scent of powdered milk mixed with subtle perfume.
Even if I fall into it like this…….
No.
“Cough!”
However, my mind, which had been thoroughly trained by Professor Aegis’s grandeur, had long since become stronger than steel. I can’t lose my mind over something like this.
I calmed down as much as I could and spoke in an extremely calm tone.
“Well, that’s right, Mrs. Dees. Suddenly, can I ask why you called me? ?”
“Why are you calling me? “I called because I wanted to have dinner with my family after a long time.”
“hahahahaha! Is that so. It was a family meal. It’s such a pity, but I can’t help it. “I said hello, so I’ll just leave.”
“Oh, are you leaving? “The bathroom is on the left after you exit.”
“……… ….”
“My son-in-law, I’m sure he won’t ignore his father-in-law’s sincerity.”
“……… ….”
“… Oh my, so sad. It’s a food that was made with great effort, even with hands… “
The person who made the food was probably a servant. Not only the matriarch but also Ignis and Undine blushed at the shameless lie. Anyway, Mrs. Diss comes up to me again.
“For blood relatives, there is nothing more precious than the family they share blood with. “Our son-in-law.”
“But I…” “
“Because we are family.”
I couldn’t bear to add a comment to the smiling Mrs. Diss, so I calmly pulled up a chair at the dining table and sat down.
Then I suddenly felt the hem of my clothes being pulled.
Cecilia came up to me and was trying her best to climb onto my lap. Unfamiliar faces in an unfamiliar environment. Our shy little girl curled her tail with an anxious expression.
“Seonsanni….”
“…… Oh? This fox child… ?’
“Ah, ah, this friend…” This is a student I teach. “My name is Cecilia.”
After thinking for a moment, I told the truth, wondering what use it would be to hide it in a place where the princess was not present.
Mrs. Decis briefly pondered whether there was something special about the name ‘Cecilia’.
“Oh my, is this the new friend that Undine was talking about? She’s younger than I imagined… “She is so grateful that our Undine is the closest friend to her son-in-law.”
“Mom!! “Gmaaan!!”
“Hello, Miss Cecilia. I am Undine’s mother. I heard the story a lot through letters. Since our Undine is a blood relative, she may be a bit cold, but I hope we can still be friendly with her.”
Cecilia took one look at Madame Disizu and then noticed Undine covering her face with shame.
“Yes.”
I bowed politely and said hello.
That’s right. Be kind too.
Mrs. Decis was also amazed as she gently stroked Cecilia’s head.
“Oh my, you’re so cute. I… Again… I heard you have a young child. I thought some fox-like b*tch had seduced my son-in-law and caused an accident. It almost reminded me of my bad past. hehehehe, whatever, my son-in-law is different from ‘that person’.”
“hahahaha… Is that possible? By the way, if you say it’s that person… “
“Are you curious? “It’s about your father.”
I reflexively closed my mouth at Mrs. Diss’s words. The DC family head, who had been quietly listening to the story, opened her mouth with a sad expression.
“Honey… At least when I eat, I talk about other men………… “
“Oh my, it already happened in the past.”
“Still, it’s a bit…” “
“What did the women of our Dish family say, Undine?”
“I love Neferna men by their genes.”
Undine answered fluidly.
No matter how thick-faced the country is, the head of the family is very aware of this situation.
When I saw the face of the head of the family, who was already completely dead, I couldn’t even tell a joke.
“Now, don’t just sit back and listen. Miss Cecilia, please try some of this.”
That’s how the unintentional meal began.
I continued the conversation with Mrs. Diss while observing the matriarch’s thoughts.
A brief greeting was exchanged, followed by a discussion about daily life at the academy and the students’ class attitudes these days.
The story about the Eunwolje was also included, and Mrs. Disizu especially showed great interest in the existence of the crown prince and princess dispatched by the empire to investigate a case related to Moonlight Chaser.
“Oh, so your son-in-law will be teaching the princess of the empire?”
“… I refused… “Things got a little complicated.”
“A considerable amount of time has passed since my son-in-law placed the holy sword…. By the way, the Empire is also very bold. “I never thought I would now shamelessly entrust the princess with her lessons.”
“… Well, I don’t mind teaching. The only thing I hate is the emperor, there is no reason to hate other royal family members as well…. However, I have lost the qualifications to be a holy sword or a warrior. “It’s a bit like teaching someone now.”
“It’s okay. My son-in-law is talented. Above all, he is the son of the hero Neferna.”
Going around, I come back to the story about my father, the hero Neferna.
I’ve heard this story since I was young, but it is said that my father and Mrs. Dees were lovers at one time.
We were dating for a while, but one day, my mother, who was pregnant with me, suddenly lost her father to me.
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They say he was a close friend of my mother until then… He’s been gone for a long time now, but I heard that their relationship wasn’t that good when he was alive after that incident.
This is a story that has already become a memory, so just nod your head and pass it on.
But there was someone for whom those memories were hurt……
When I turned my head to the sound of a chair being pulled out with a squeak, I saw the head of the family standing up with an expression on which the world had collapsed.
“Oh my, you. “Are you feeling unwell?”
“I feel like I’m going to wake up first, so I wake up first…” .”
“You’re pretending again. You always eat in a hurry, you…. Undine, would you like me to take your father to the bedroom? “I will also provide you with some digestive medicine that you take every day.”
“Are you planning to do something to my master while I’m away?”
“Do you really think I would do that when you have an older brother?”
“It sounds like you’re doing it without an older brother?!”
I know it’s a joke, but not only I but Ignis couldn’t help but frown at the conversation between the mother and daughter who looked so similar.
“… “I will pretend.”
My words.
As soon as Undine left, Mrs. Diss returned with a calm expression on her face as if she had never seen it before.
She looked at Cecilia, who was quietly chewing the chicken, and spoke lowly.
“Cecilia. That kid is that kid. “She was raised by Ariel.”
“…… “You recognize me.”
“I know about the fox tribe’s fever.”
“Yes, you don’t lose your memories, but they say your mental age matches your appearance. “I hope next time I can greet you as Cecilia.”
“Rather than that… Are you okay? That kid… “
“As I said, the only thing I hate is the emperor. I don’t care if it’s his blood. “More than anything, he is my first student.”
The moment I answered in a quiet whisper, Undine’s screams were suddenly heard outside the restaurant.
“aaah! Mom! “Dad, you’re coughing up blood!”
“This guy, too, is so weak that he vomits blood just because he talks about an old man… “The only person I love right now is you. How many times do I have to tell you for you to understand?”
As if it wasn’t that rare, she never panicked. It wasn’t until Madame Deiss left the restaurant with her pensive look on her face that Ignis shook off her sigh.
While I was wiping Cecilia’s mouth, who was eagerly eating chicken, I spoke to Ignis.
“The head of the family is having a hard time too.”
“It’s because of the name. I am cursed because of my name. Are you sure.”
“Name? Wait… Your father’s name must be… “
“Wash.”
“That’s right. Wash.”
“Wash Diss.”
“Wash Disizra…… “
“Do you know what it means?”
“Is there a meaning? Wash Diss? “It’s a slightly unusual name, but there’s nothing strange about it.”
“…… I thought so too. Our grandparents too… “You’re also mischievous.”
“What is it? “Curiously.”
“They say it was created with the meaning of living as cleanly as a freshly washed plate. “It’s a language from another world.”
“Good, whatever.”
“You probably never thought that your child would wash the dishes himself.”
“……… ?”
Washing dishes?
It may be true for human nobles, but for blood relatives, it was not unusual for the head of a prestigious family to do odd jobs.
Well, if you order a servant, it has to be comfortable, but it is ultimately your choice. There was a crazy blood relative I knew who, despite being well-bred, made cleaning dirty toilets his hobby.
“That’s a good name.”
“It’s a fitting name.”
Ignis added briefly.
“I shouldn’t be like my father.”