It’s Convenient That Danna-Sama Isn’t Interested in Me. I’ll Make a Name for Myself as an Adventurer! – Chapter 48

Chapter 48: A Depressing Dinner
ㅤIt was a dinner shrouded in tension for everyone. While it was clear the cooks had put their hearts into it, with top-class dishes both in appearance and taste filling the table, honestly, I couldn’t taste a thing.
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ㅤ’What if Daniel refuses to become the heir……!’
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ㅤHuh? Am I supposed to give birth!? As expected, it’s not good for a Ducal House to end its lineage. As someone who has lived as a noble all my life in this world, as the daughter of the Witwish House, the common sense ingrained in my soul is screaming, ‘That’s bad!’
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ㅤ’A child, huh…… I haven’t thought about that……’
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ㅤI didn’t want to worry about it, so I didn’t think about it. Thankfully, I’ve come this far without needing to.
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ㅤ’There are probably tons of people in this country who want the title of Duke.’
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ㅤWhy is it so difficult?
ㅤ’If that happens, I’ll have to put my adventuring career on hold for a while, won’t I~’
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ㅤBut, once I give birth, it’s all mine. I’ll make full use of my position as a noble. In other words, I’ll make full use of nannies and babysitters. This is standard practice in this country, so honestly, if you want to work after giving birth, it’s easier for female nobles in this country than in my previous life.
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ㅤ’Maybe I should try being a working mother?’
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ㅤI’ll have to cut back on business trips……
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ㅤ’Wait, that’s not right!’
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ㅤWhy am I thinking about giving birth!? In the first place, I don’t even know if I can have children! If asked if I’m the kind of person who can be a parent, even I, with all my confidence, would need time to answer!? In the first place! If it came to that, wouldn’t I choose divorce like I always have!? I have so much I want to say, but lately, I’ve been getting too attached.
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ㅤ’I don’t want to make Danna-sama feel alone again.’
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ㅤThis feeling is the main reason I’m hesitant to make a decision. I don’t want Danna-sama to be hurt. That’s how I feel now.
ㅤIf Daniel refuses…… I’ll discuss it with Danna-sama when the time comes. There might be a solution I haven’t thought of.
ㅤFinally, when the last dessert was served, Danna-sama was the first to speak.
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ㅤ”S-So, Daniel…… Did you need something from me this time?”
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ㅤHe spoke unusually hesitantly, muttering things like, “Thank you for coming all this way……”
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ㅤ”Yes…… Well……”
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ㅤAs expected, Daniel seemed to be having trouble speaking. Watching him catch his breath and looking at Danna-sama made me feel restless as well.
ㅤAfter exhaling softly, Daniel lifted his head firmly.
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ㅤ”Wendel-sama. The reason I came here today is that I thought we should be clear about the successor to the Blood Dukedom.”
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ㅤBoth Danna-sama and I pretended to be calm, but as expected! Even though it was expected, I was shaken inside.
ㅤDaniel took our silence as a cue to continue, and he went on.
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ㅤ”Thankfully, you have considered me as the heir to the Blood Dukedom and have supported me for many years. However, after hearing that you had taken a beautiful wife, I thought that the kind Wendel-sama might be troubled.”
ㅤ”Daniel…… I’m sorry to have made you worry about such things at your young age.”
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ㅤUncle and nephew gazed directly at each other. Everyone in the room stiffened, as if they were forbidden to make a sound.
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ㅤ”Firstly, Tempest acknowledges that Daniel is the heir. And so do I. That hasn’t changed even now that I’m married. However…… Daniel, I’m ashamed that I haven’t confirmed your feelings until now.”
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ㅤDanna-sama once said that he had dreamed of being an adventurer. He was truly ashamed of himself for not realizing that something similar could happen to Daniel.
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ㅤ”…… To be honest, I don’t know if I want to be the Lord of Blood Territory. I live in the royal capital now, and I have no memories of my time in Blood Territory, only from when I was born……”
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ㅤHe looked a little sad as he added, “And besides, would the people of Blood Territory accept someone in my position?”
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ㅤ’Well, if Danna-sama wasn’t married, it would be one thing, but now there’s me……’
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ㅤIf Daniel were to become the heir despite the presence of a legal wife, the citizens who knew about the past turmoil might start to imagine all sorts of things.
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ㅤ’Age-wise, the story of Daniel being Danna-sama’s illegitimate child wouldn’t hold up, but they might think, “Is there a need to drag out the trouble caused by Danna-sama’s father?”‘
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ㅤDanna-sama’s father…… the former Lord of Blood, fell in love with a maid in the mansion and had a child. And because of that, I heard that Danna-sama’s mother, who later became his legal wife, was furious. Even though it was before their marriage, she disliked it. Well, that’s understandable.
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ㅤ”However, acquiring a lot of knowledge to become a Lord is very enjoyable…… Thanks to Wendel-sama telling me to learn everything I can, every day is fun. Using that knowledge to think about how to improve Blood Territory, which Wendel-sama…… which my father cherished…… Also, I want to be a scholar, a historian…… a musician…… So, um…… well……”
ㅤ”You haven’t decided, have you?”
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ㅤI couldn’t help but speak up, finding him adorable.
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ㅤ’Well, that’s only natural~~~’
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ㅤSince this was my second life, I was better at planning for the future than the average child, but if you asked me what I wanted to be when I was ten years old in my previous life…… What was it? I was full of dreams and hopes, in a sense. At that age, I still believed I could be anything. Just like Daniel now.
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ㅤ”…… I see……”
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ㅤDanna-sama nodded slightly, looking relieved. It was probably because he realized he wasn’t forcing an unpleasant future on Daniel.
ㅤBut if that’s the case, what will happen to the future discussions?
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ㅤOur eyes met with a click.
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ㅤ”Thank you for telling me, Daniel. Would it be alright if we continued this conversation tomorrow?”
ㅤ”O-Of course!”
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ㅤDaniel seemed a little relieved to know that Danna-sama still considered the possibility of him becoming the next Lord.
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ㅤ’He’s motivated, but maybe he’s being considerate of me? Maybe he’s been told about his lineage……’
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ㅤThe idea that it’s not right to burden a child with adult complications is a value from my memories. It’s highly likely that someone told him that he wasn’t of legitimate blood.
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ㅤAfter confirming that Daniel had left his seat and returned to his room, Danna-sama turned to me with a nervous expression.
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ㅤ”Tempest…… This is sudden, and I apologize, but…… I want to adopt Daniel. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I’ve missed the opportunity to bring it up…… Of course, I’m not asking you to be his mother, but…… well……”
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ㅤHe was mumbling and stammering. He was being considerate of me, but I could also sense his strong desire for me to agree.
ㅤDanna-sama was also concerned that the next Lord would always be in the royal capital instead of in Blood Territory. Especially since the current citizens have seen their Lord inspect the territory with his own feet and respond flexibly to emergencies. They might think, “The Lord of our Blood Territory is a person of such character!,” unlike other territories.
ㅤHe wanted to take things a step forward. For the future.
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ㅤ”It’s fine.”
ㅤ”Eh? I-Is it really okay to be so quick about it!?”
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ㅤ’It’s much better than being told to give birth to an heir now!’
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ㅤI kept quiet because saying that would probably cause Danna-sama to panic again. If we can get Daniel’s consent, it’s the best for everyone.
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ㅤ”But Danna-sama, why did you even bother asking me?”
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ㅤThe head of a noble family has that much power. If the head decides to do something, even his wife can’t do anything about it.
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ㅤ”That’s true. It’s a family matter.”
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ㅤSeeing Danna-sama answer so readily, I couldn’t help but acknowledge it, even if it was frustrating.
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ㅤ’I couldn’t have had a happy marriage in this world with anyone but this man.’
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ㅤ”I’m glad I married you, Danna-sama.”
ㅤ”Eh!!!!?”
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ㅤThere’s no lovey-dovey, romantic love, but I still feel that way.
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ㅤ”Eh!? Eh!?? Eh!!!!? W-What do you mean, Tempest!!!!?”
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ㅤDanna-sama is panicking as if a natural disaster had just struck, due to my sudden, somewhat love confession, but let’s put that aside for now.
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ㅤ”More importantly, let’s quickly inform Daniel-sama about this matter. I’m sure he’s worried internally.”
ㅤ”Eh!? Eh……!? Ah, yes…… Th-That’s right……”
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ㅤStill looking like he was in a dream, Danna-sama walked unsteadily towards the room where Daniel was staying.