Chapter 45 - Because Youre The One I Love The Most, My Daughter

45. Because Youre The One I Love The Most, My Daughter

Fortunately, no one noticed I used my power.

Oscar, who was holding a sword with stable posture, blocked my front.

Mabel, dont ever leave from my side. Ill protect you.

Ung.

I didnt let my guard down even though I answered calmly.

I have to protect Oscar.

Its not that I didnt know how Oscar felt about protecting me, but Oscar was still a child. I was the only one who could protect Oscar.

I had to protect Lalima and the nanny, who had no abilities.

Sigh.

Perhaps because I used so much of my sacred power for the rain, I was out of breath even though I only evaporated the fire arrow.

Because I used so much, I couldnt use my ability recklessly.

I didnt know who the attackers were, but I could see that they were prepared quite thoroughly.

The knights were unable to grasp the flame spells that rushed unexpectedly, even though they would block the attacking waters.

First, wed better get to where His Majesty is. Ill cover for you.

The knights, who saw us coming out of the carriage, surrounded us and formed a line.

Are you okay, Your Majesty?

Cissero, who hit the flying arrow, joined the ranks and asked me. I tried to answer casually, but I nodded instead.

Oscar told me not to play with him.

Cissero smiled awkwardly and got in a ready stance.

The attackers were constantly rushing in from wherever they came from.

As soon as we took a step, a dart flew.

Kyaa!

Oscar blocked the dart that flew towards Lalima.

Are you okay?

Yes, yes

The surroundings were in complete chaos. Maybe because of the size of the procession, I couldnt see the stand-in-Emperor even if I navigated through the crowd.

Just where are they coming from?

In this situation, I was worried because I wouldnt be able to see it if someone ran towards Oscar and I.

So, this. Its a concern for all human beings. Im not particularly worried about the stand-in-Emperor.

It was time to hold Oscars hand and move forward slowly. Cisseros eyes widened as he looked back.

Your Majesty! Its dangerous!

Looking back from his voice, a man wearing a black robe was casting a spell.

That person was looking at me.

!

I pushed Oscar as hard as I could. Suddenly, Oscar stumbled and was pushed back a few steps.

And right after that-.

Mabel!!

Kwaang!

A tremendous explosion caused the soil and dust to swell. But the pain didnt come. Because someone covered me when the explosion happened.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Cisseros face.

Your Majesty! Are you okay?

Blood flowed from his back. On top of that, his clothes were all stained.

Ahm okway. (Im okay.)

Thats a relief.

I looked in the direction of the wizard, but there was no one there. We didnt know when theyll attack again. When I thought that I had to move in quickly, I saw it.

The sword Cissero carried.

Isaw that somewhere.

(T/N: Anyone else wondering how Mabel is so calm and where Aiden is?)

I suddenly remembered.

The sword that penetrated the carriage. The sword had a pattern. And the same pattern was on the sword that Cissero carried.

No way.

I got up with a calm look and shook off the dust on my clothes.

Thwank you. (Thank you.)

And I tried to get away in a hurry so that Cissero wouldnt feel suspicious.

Your Majesty is not very good at lying.

Euk!

Before I could resist, Cissero grabbed me by the neck. Oscar shouted in astonishment at the sight.

Mabel! You, you bastard!

Youd better not come close, Your Highness.

You

Before I knew it, a sharp dagger came under my neck. Cisseros voice, which warned Oscar, was different from his usual voice.

Hes like a different person.

This must be his true nature.

It was said that he joined the knights a year ago.

It was worth praising him for being undercover for a year without being suspected by others. His acting was so good that I forgot to be fooled. He even blocked an attack and acted as if he was injured.

Was it Oscars instinct to be wary of Cissero?

Well, I dont plan to be held in peace.

Scawy (Scary)

I glanced down, pretending to be scared. It was after most of the grass was burned from the fire magic.

This isnt enough.

But it was better to do something than not try. I concentrated on my mind and collected my breath.

Grow. Grow.

Meanwhile, Oscar and Cissero confronted each other. Even though the other knights surrounded him, Cissero was relaxed.

Oscar gritted his teeth and spoke, Let go of Mabel.

I dont want to. This baby Emperor has something to do.

You bastard. Is it Devlin?

Whats Devlin? Ive never heard of it before.

Whether he was trying to tease him on purpose, Cissero replied with a smile. Oscar gritted his teeth but when he saw my caught self, he calmed his anger.

The nanny and Lalima rolled around at a loss.

Oscars interrogation continued.

What do you need with Mabel?

I dont think Im obliged to answer that.

youre surrounded anyway. If His Majesty comes soon, the escape will fail.

Pft.

Cissero burst into laughter briefly. His laughter echoed throughout the forest.

Ah, sorry, sorry. Its too much for a threat. Your Highness, listen carefully. The stand-in-Emperor cant come. The newly developed paralysis magic wont let him take a step.

The stand-in-Emperor is under a spell?

I couldnt imagine it. The stand-in-Emperor, in my imagination, was a very strong person.

Since hes a sword master like Lissandro, he wont be beaten easily. Was what I thought.

Lies.

On the other hand, I felt anxious that Cissero could be right.

If he really was fine, he would have come all the way to where I am.

Since when was it.

I wasnt aware of it, but I trusted the stand-in-Emperor as much as I trusted myself.

I clenched my teeth. The bigger of the crisis I experienced, the more I came to my senses.

I never thought there would be a traitor so deep in.

In fact, it was a lie to say I wasnt shocked.

There was an attack in the