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Chapter 15: Public Execution

(Night)

I'm exhausted.

Emotionally exhausted.

For the first time in my life, I feel utterly drained.

Well, both versions of me are equally drained.

That adventurer's guild was like a scene of a car crash.

And I'm the one who got hit.

It's lucky I didn't end up in the hospital.

"Little Night, what do you think? Mom's never seen such a beautiful girl before. If you miss this chance, you won't get another one!"

"Mom, please stop saying that. If you keep going, I'll just prepare for my own funeral."

I'm really amazed by my mom, who can't read the atmosphere at all.

After parting ways with the other me (Yue), my mom and I set off on the journey home with Laphae and her parents.

Because we used to be neighbors.

Even though Laphae's old house was sold after we moved to the capital, our house is still inhabitable.

According to my mom, there are three rooms available. Mom sleeps in the east room, Laphae's parents sleep in the west room, and Laphae and I sleep in the middle room—my room.

You're quite something, Mom.

You praise the other me (Yue) while not wanting to let Laphae off either. What a talented mom you are!

But since you're so talented, why don't you take a look at the atmosphere?

Kids being jealous can be quite terrifying! Can't you feel this murderous intent?

Oh, at my reminder, Mom seems to have finally sensed it.

"Ah, sorry, Laphae. I was just joking. She supports you, and you're the one who'll capture Night's heart."

Speaking of which, Laphae's jealousy over wanting to compete for the future wife position with the other me (Yue) is just as baffling. It's like a scene straight out of a TV drama where childhood friends and unexpected rivals engage in a fierce battle.

Has Laphae watched too many dramas and started to immerse herself in them?

Kids these days!

— Anyway, if you're trying to tell me that Laphae is genuinely in love with me and wants to be my wife, there's no way I'd believe that.

How old is she?

Not many kids are as mature as I am at such an age.

She's just a crybaby and a troublemaker, yet Laphae might still think that children are delivered by storks.

Kids these days!

They don't understand anything, yet they imitate everything, and in the end, it's me who suffers!

— I (Night) on one side am speechless and choked up, while the other me (Yue) on the other side just wants to cover her ears.

After parting ways, our plan is to stay at an inn for one night and maybe even for a few more nights depending on the situation.

Regardless, we'll be staying at the inn tonight.

Naturally, it's late now, so it's not possible to seek an audience with the princess at this hour; that would be far too impolite.

So, we'll deliver a formal request letter in advance, stay prepared for one night, and tomorrow will be the official visit.

— But I'd prefer to meet her today.

What just happened was like a public execution for me.

And it happens just because of a moment of carelessness!

In the eyes of others, I've become a pure devotee who falls in love at first sight and calls the mother of a man I've just met "Mom." It's like a complete and utter humiliation!

"Yue, do you really like that boy from earlier?"

Mom (Mire) is smiling from ear to ear, and she and Mom (Fay) really seem to have a lot in common. They're bound to become good friends.

"That's great. I've always been worried that Yue's standards are too high and that she's too outstanding to find a suitable husband in the future."

"Dear mother,, my sister won't get married, and even if she does, it won't be to that playboy." Xue'er has a dissatisfied look as she picks at her thorns. "Moreover, he's just a commoner. He shouldn't have the chance to interact with my sister anymore!"

"That's right, my daughter can't marry a commoner."

"Pheng—!"

Mom knocks Dad down with her fan again and smiles mischievously. "What's this? Both of you look down on me, a former commoner?"

Dad nods and doesn't dare say anything more, while Xue'er gathers her courage to resist bravely. "How could that guy compare to dearest mother? Mother is the Sword Saint of our kingdom, the strongest in the kingdom. What does he have besides a handsome face? If he had the talent to become a noble like Laphae, he would have already enrolled in the Royal Academy!"

"Talent only determines the starting point and not the destination. As long as you're willing to work hard with the determination to stake your life on it, anyone has the potential to reach the peak. Furthermore, it's not right to belittle others based on their innate status as nobles or commoners. I don't recall teaching you that, Xue'er. One can't decide their innate birth, only their future through effort—remember this principle well."

"In any case, my sister won't get married!! She won't get married!! My sister belongs to me!!!"

Xue'er has completely started acting out in a fit of temper.

Mom smiles helplessly and doesn't say anything more. After all, Mom knows that Xue'er, as a noble child, doesn't actually look down on commoners like that. Our family has never had that kind of bad habit, otherwise Dad wouldn't have managed to win Mom's favor in the first place.

Whether it's Xue'er or Dad, it's just their jealousy talking.

Sibling-lovers and daughter-lovers are just that kind of creatures, after all.

So, Mom just looks back at me, finally adopting a serious expression.

"Yue, whether you're a noble or a commoner doesn't matter at all. Even whether the person you like can become stronger doesn't matter either. What matters is that you like them—this is how Mom sees it. As long as you like them, Mom will definitely support you."

Well said, Mom. I'm touched—so please stop saying it from now on.

This is so embarrassing that I want to dig a hole and hide in it!!