I Tamed the Male Lead Who Would Kill Me

Episode 14

Unbelievable.

Unknowingly, I was frustrated inside.

As I looked down at the potion, my mother said mockingly.

"okay. So, do you know where this drug was?”

At that moment, I opened my eyes wide and raised my head.

… … no way.

Mother was looking down with a fan covering her mouth. Her mother's white face looked very vicious today.

"yes? Don't you know, Latia?”

The corners of her eyes curled gently, but to me, it was just the face of a terrifying villain.

I was going to say that this kneeling posture was unfair. No matter how much I am in the position to interrogate my mistakes, I am the daughter of a marquis. Although she is not her mother's biological daughter, she is the eldest daughter officially recognized by her father.

Kneeling like this in front of all the maids!?

“Latia, you have to answer.”

"ah… … .”

But when I saw that terrifying face, I couldn't get my mouth shut.

Even if the contents were different, 'Latia''s body was still longing for mother's love. He also remembered her fear of being stabbed by her own mother.

I don't want to be scolded by my mother, I want to be loved.

That mindset kept me speechless. I barely moved my lips.

“Would you like to talk to me, Latia?”

At that, my mother took a step closer to me as if she would not wait any longer. She shuddered, fearing that she might be beaten.

Ha, where is the Marquis Lady who is accustomed to hand-to-hand swords? The fact that my body was so frightened is proof that I lived without even taking care of my own food bowl. You won't do that anymore, Latia. You will endure and survive, and live as much as you were ignored.

With just that thought, I overcame the fear my body remembered. I opened my eyes and spoke to my mother.

“Of course I know.”

The magic potion you received from Carcian's father, Count Raum Disel, is in my father's study.

“But mother, this medicine is not from my father's study. It was definitely not stolen.”

So I'm innocent

I looked up at my mother with an undisturbed expression. Her mother winced for a moment, but then she folded her fan with a clang.

"okay?"

The voice that spoke with a fishy smile seemed to have a twisted heart.

“Then where did you get this medicine?”

"that… … .”

I was speechless again.

Because the Gruan Merchant Merchant opened a deal with the Yeriel Merchant Merchant... … gifted to me If you say that, your mother will surely ask you this.

'Why does Grouan Sangjuju give you a present?'

Then, he had to say that he helped because he knew that Gruan Sangju was actually a descendant of the Druids.

Then the mother will ask again.

'How did you know that?'

Even if you say you read it in a book, it won't work for your mother. Because the Druid's Yasa was secretly borrowed from the library outside her mansion by Susan. However, this book was actually in the book of the Marquis. Right in her father's study.

At worst, it could be like admitting that you went into your father's study.

But I can't say that I know because I read the original... … .

I swallowed dry saliva as I watched my mother stare at me. When she could hardly open her mouth, a smile of repentance crossed her mother's lips. Soon, her mother staggered as if she was about to pass out, and she cried out like a scream.

"Oh my gosh. Latia, Latia, Latia!”

Sensitive Betty hurriedly brought a chair, and Mother slumped down like a tired person.

“I knew right away that you were a violent and harsh child, but I never thought you would steal!”

The mother put on a sad expression as if she were the victim, even as she spoke abusive words to her daughter that she could not.

“What the hell did this mother do wrong? What did you do wrong that brought you to this ordeal? Alas, Betty. I don't know.”

“Madam, you haven't done anything wrong.”

“Really?”

“Yes, of course. All the faults are Lady Ratia's fault. How dare you sneak into the Marquis's study and steal stuff?"

Betty looked down at me and grinned. From that creepy laugh, I could see what was going on. Betty had sneaked into my room and he must have found the potion.

Susan, who was kneeling behind me, must have noticed this too, and heard a gasping sound. But she said there was nothing she could do.

Mother listened to Betty's flattery and looked down at me.

“Latia, there is nothing more this mother can do for you to come out so mean.”

“… … .”

"And hiding in the Marquis' study is not something even a mother who loves you can cover."

love?

This time, I was so stunned that I was speechless. When I didn't answer, Mother clung to Betty.

“Betty? Only you will understand my sad state of mind, right?”

"sure. lady. I will always be on your side.”

“Even if you know that your daughter will get scolded, even if you choose it?”

“There is a saying in the world called the hawk of love.”

Indeed, the handmaid and her master. Her mother and Betty got along very well.

Upon hearing Betty's words, her mother immediately ordered her to do so.

“Bring the Marquis with you.”

To be honest, I was confident that I wouldn't be surprised no matter what my mother did.

But calling my father!

Heck, I involuntarily caught my breath. Susan, who was behind her, also jumped in surprise.

My mother seemed to be trying to tell my father that I had stolen something from my father's study.

My father, the Marquis Albus Gladellis, was a very cool and rational man, but he was also just as relentless. Also, no matter how many ambitions, his father was a person who had to have what he wanted unconditionally. And what is very helpful at this time is the weakness that his father has collected in his study.

“Uh, mother.”

I stuttered and called my mother.

I'd rather be scolded by my mother. My father will never forgive me for visiting his study, which is his greatest strength and weakness.

That's why I was terrified without knowing it and tried to ask for mercy.

“They’re trying to right their wrongs because they love you.”

I was speechless at the sight of my mother laughing at me and patting my cheek with the tip of a fan.

Oh yeah.

My stomach was empty.

I'm not the kind of person who could ever arouse pity for my mother.

Strictly speaking, it was a disgrace to the family and her shame. Because I was born outside because of Racina's 'infertility'.

In the original story, there was a scene where Carcian's father, Claude, and another aristocrat had a conversation about it. According to him, Lacey was infertile, so she gave birth to me and Latia from outside, she said. Afterwards, the Marquis acknowledged Latia as her eldest daughter, but Elene soon followed. She had already admitted to the world that she was her eldest daughter, so she couldn't even throw her away.

Every time my mother saw me, she would have reminded me that she was infertile. And this was a terrible disgrace to the people of this era. Because she meant that she was a woman who had problems passing on the heir of the family.

my mother said

“What are you doing, Betty? Hurry up and don’t bring the Marquis.”

"yes! lady. I'll come and get you."

Betty ran out with an excited face.

The curtains were drawn to make the dark room look even darker.

like my future

* * *

Albus Gladelis Marquis.

It was for a simple reason that he started collecting people's weaknesses.

'Information becomes money, and the more precious and personal the information, the greater the amount.'

This was the same as Albus' ideology.

The Marquis of Gladellis had a very aristocratic and gentlemanly image externally. He could use this to easily approach people and arouse favor.

'And it was easy to dig out weaknesses.'

Among the weaknesses obtained in this way were those of the emperor's closest aides. And the place where all this was hidden was Albus' study.

When Albus touched the window frame, there was a sharp sound and a trace of light left behind.

'It's magic that leaves footprints just by entering... … . As expected, the royal mages are smart.'

The emperor himself dispatched an imperial mage. This study was an impregnable fortress.

'If it's information that can't be destroyed anyway, don't let anyone know. Indeed, the emperor is different.'

Albus smiled sinisterly as he looked around the study.

It was at this time. Knock knock, he heard a knock that broke the peace of Albus.

"Um, what's going on?"

Albus replied in a low voice, displeased that his serenity had been disturbed. Then the butler asked.

“Marquis, your maid has come to visit.”

“What is going on?”

“It’s not different… … Lady Ratia has made a big mistake, so I want you to rebuke her.”

“Latiaga?”

Albus asked in a puzzled voice.

'That child doesn't even know that I'm an illegitimate child, and he'll be busy seeking the love of Laceyna.'

Did Latia make a mistake so big that she displeased Racina?

Curiosity arose in Albus's blue eyes. But that was it.

"busy. Let me figure it out for you.”

Albus wasn't idle enough to be moved by scolding a child. However, the world did not allow Albus to be at peace.

“No, Marquis! Lady Ratia stole things from the Marquis' study!”

cried the maid in a shrill voice. Albus, who was about to sit down on the sofa, stiffened.

“This voice… … Betty?”

“Really, Marquis. And the madam has proof too!”

At Betty's words, Albus felt a terrifying sensation of blood draining from his body. To say that this study was breached was the same as saying that he himself would collapse! Albus burst open the door in a panic.

“Betty, lead me to Laceyna!”