Chapter 67
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nI Became the Villain’s Lost Daughter Chapter 67
nTranslated by Niks
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nSeeing my father standing next to the large carriage, I hurriedly walked a little further.
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nMy shoes, which were slightly higher than usual, were annoying, but Aaron, who was firmly supporting my side, made me feel reassured.
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n“Father!”
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nMy father turned his head to my call.
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n“Erita.”
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nAnd I felt the superiority of my father’s genes again.
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n‘…Will it be like this when he gets older?’
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nHis cool and beautiful face resembled Aaron, but my father had a more mature and seductive atmosphere.
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nObjectively, if my brother was a handsome man with a cold impression, father was a handsome man with a drowsy feeling.
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n“No one is as handsome as my family’s good-looking guys.”
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nI filled the overflowing sense of pride and smiled brightly as I approached the side of the carriage.
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n“You’re here, Miss, Young Master.”
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nTerban, who was standing next to our father, greeted us.
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n“Good evening, Terban!”
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n“Whoa, when did the lady who made the entire mansion into a sea of water grow so big.”
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n“You said you’d forget about it now.”
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nAt Terban’s words with a benevolent smile, I glanced at my father and Aaron for nothing, and blushed.
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nI need to properly destroy the masonry I’ve prepared as a doorway, so I’ll have to work hard on Terban, but…
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nIt’s a long time ago, but when I muttered in a disconsolate voice, my father laughed low at my appearance.
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nAfter talking a little more with Terban, we got into the carriage.
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nThe carriage, which was proportional to its splendor and size, was spacious even though I, my father, and Aaron were all riding it.
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n“Let’s go.”
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nThe slow sound of the horseshoes grew faster and faster.
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nBy that time the mansion became invisible.
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n“Hmm, will it take about 15 minutes to get to the Imperial Palace?”
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nI turned my head while watching the outside passing by through the window and blinked at the gaze that was facing me.
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nMy father was staring at me. The expression that seemed preoccupied seemed to remind me of something.
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nI glanced at my face reflected in the window.
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n“…Is it too much?”
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nI’m sure it was a lot more colorful than usual.
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nThis was also more for the maids! It was the result of refraining from shouting.
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n“Or is it because it’s a dress that shows off my shoulders?”
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nMy father doesn’t really care much about my outfit, but when I wear an off-shoulder dress, he would put on my jacket in silence.
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nEven in midsummer, he deliberately used magic and said it was cool enough that he even gave away his outerwear.
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nMy father opened his mouth when I was wondering ‘why’ alone.
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n“You’ve certainly grown a lot, as Terban said…”
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nThe words that came out were not what I expected.
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n“For a moment, I remember when you were young…”
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nAs if recalling, my father raised the corners of his lips as if he never had frowned on his eyebrows when he smiled.
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n“It reminded me of my childhood for a moment… I was small at first.”
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nIt was then that I realized why my father was looking at me so terribly, and a smile leaked out of my teeth.
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n“What’s with the frown on your forehead, you thought I looked weird because they put too much? Isn’t that right brother?”
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n“Yeah. Father’s expression was strange.”
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nI grinned and mocked my father in a playful tone.
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nWhen I asked Aaron, who was sitting next to me, as if asking for consent, he smiled slowly and agreed with me.
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nAt times like this, I really liked Aaron who fits well with my jokes.
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n“No way.”
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nAt such a joint effort, my father immediately showed his expression and denied it.
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nIt was such a quick reply that anyone would think that he had said something bad.
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n“Haha! I’m kidding.”
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nAt that resolute denial, I smiled brightly and closed my eyes.
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nThe eyes of my father looking at me were kind and full of affection.
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n“You are the sweetest of all.”
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n“…My father is the coolest in the world!”
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nMy father’s warm words warmed my heart.
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nRustle~
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nThe carriage, which had been slowing down since entering the Imperial Palace, soon stopped completely.
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n“We’re here!”
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nWe arrived at the imperial palace, which I didn’t want so much, but surprisingly, I didn’t think much of it now.
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nMy calm demeanor when it comes to situations like this was really good. Because I could look at the situation more calmly.
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nBesides, I had two strong men by my side.
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nTwo people in my family who would always be by my side.
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nBefore the carriage door opened, my father asked in a low voice.
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n“Erita, if there’s anyone who annoys you even though you don’t like it, slap him in the face right away. Okay?”
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nMy father’s expression was serious when he said that.
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n“Oh, my! Is there anyone like that?”
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n“There is.”
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n“Yes.”
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nFather and Aaron answered at the same time. The short, bold answer was very decisive.
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nBoth of them had the same expression on their faces.
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nEven if I said no, it didn’t appear that I intended to listen to the cut.
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nWith that ugly face, I swallowed the words of excessive worry that filled my throat, smiled awkwardly and nodded.
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n“Okay, that’s fine.”
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nAt the same time, the carriage door opened.
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nFather got off first, followed by Aaron.
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nThen, a sound of someone swallowing their breath in surprise came to the carriage.
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n“Be careful.”
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nWith one hand, I grabbed the hem of my skirt, and with the other I grabbed Aaron’s hand that reached out to me.
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nTaking an open breath, I slowly stretched out my legs.
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nAs soon as my feet touched the ground, the carriage door clattered shut.
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n“Thank you, brother.”
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n“Don’t mention it.”
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nAs I greeted him a little, Aaron smiled tenderly, curling the corners of his eyes.
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nThe still cool air and some eyes glanced past me for a brief moment.
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nMost of the owners of those gazes were employees working in the castle.
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n‘Most of the nobles must have already arrived.’
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nThe fact that some don’t have to show their face to the party early if they have high status was really nice.
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nOtherwise, I would have received a lot of curious gazes even before I entered the banquet hall.
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nI also knew that my presence would be of interest to them.
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nBut knowing that didn’t mean I was very happy to be a spectacle.
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n“Come on, let’s go now.”
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nAt that moment, Aaron, who was still beside me, extended his arm.
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nIt was not an escort when getting off the carriage, but an escort to enter the banquet hall.
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n“Will you give me the honor of escorting you, Lady?”
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n“I look forward to your kind cooperation. Sir Aaron.”
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nI laughed at the sight and put my arm around his.
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n“Erita.”
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nMy father, who came to our side, called. Then, a soft voice enveloped mine.
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n“Don’t forget. Your brother and I are always by your side.”
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nIt was only my father’s consolation for what I had looked around for a while ago.
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nThose kind words and Aaron’s strong support were my greatest strength right now.
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n“Let’s go now.”
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nMy father, who looked at me warmly for a moment, took the first step. The walk was slow as if it were in my stride.
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n“Thank you, father, and brother.”
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nI, who was escorted by Aaron and stood shoulder to shoulder with my father, whispered in a small voice that only the two of them could hear.
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n“…I’m really happy to have you two.”
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nIt was my sincere gratitude for loving them as much as the two people who loved me.
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n“So I’ll protect you no matter what.”
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nI will never let it end as tragic as in the original.
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nAs I regained my composure and climbed the white stairs to the ballroom.
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nWe soon arrived in front of the large door of the banquet hall.
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n“…”
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nThe eyes of the servant who found us were wide open.
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nFortunately, the servant immediately understood before the time passed that could be considered rude.
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nAs a servant who announces the position of the nobility, it’s natural to recognize who we are at a glance.
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n‘Well, even if it’s not, our family is the only one with black hair among the nobles who came here.’
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nEven if my hair wasn’t black, they would have recognized it at a glance because of the appearance of the two men standing next to me.
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n‘Is it too much?’
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nI thought of it to myself and smiled inwardly.
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nAt the same time, a loud noise broke out from the side.
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n“The Grand Duke Aslan Krovachatz, Grand Prince Aaron Krovachatz, and Grand Duchess Erita Krovachatz, let’s give them a big round of applause!”
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nThe servant shouted our names one after another in a loud voice.
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nWhen the banquet was over, I thought that he might lose his voice.
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nSqueak—
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nAs soon as the words were finished, the heavy door of the ballroom began to slowly open.
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n‘Whew,’ I breathed out loud.
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nFrom the moment I entered beyond this door, it was like stepping on the prologue of the original work.
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nEven if I don’t pretend to know Callian, it’s impossible to get out of the flow of the original story at all now that I’m here.
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nThe huge door opened its mouth slowly. And after a few more moments.
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n“…Let’s go”
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nI stepped into the fully open door.
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