It’s Convenient That Danna-Sama Isn’t Interested in Me. I’ll Make a Name for Myself as an Adventurer! – Chapter 50

Chapter 50: Charge! Mother-in-Law!
ㅤ”W-Wow～～～…… This is, well, how should I say it…… Gorgeous, isn’t it?”
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ㅤThe Blood family’s mansion, located in a prime location in the royal capital, was different in style from the mansion in Blood Territory, its splendor tripled.
ㅤLarge chandeliers were everywhere, paintings by famous artists and exotic vases were also displayed here and there. Without a doubt, money…… a lot of money was spent. I can smell the taxes from Blood Territory……!
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ㅤ’A palace……?’
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ㅤ”It’s Mother’s taste.”
ㅤ”I can tell!”
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ㅤIt’s pointless to psychoanalyze her, thinking she’s covering up her unfulfilled heart with material possessions.
ㅤThe important thing is, my mother-in-law is out at a tea party. The servant who told us this was pale in the face before the young master known as the Cold-Blooded Duke.
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ㅤ”It’s not your fault.”
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ㅤDanna-sama reassured the servants with a few words. On the other hand, he seems to be sighing inwardly, thinking she’s still a handful.
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ㅤ”I sent a letter saying we would arrive today, but……”
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ㅤHe says he didn’t expect her to be there, but Danna-sama has a lonely look in his eyes.
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ㅤ’It’s hard not to have expectations when it comes to parents, huh～’
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ㅤI deliberately look into Danna-sama’s face and encourage him.
ㅤ”Just as we expected! Now, let’s move on to the next plan!”
ㅤ”……That won’t do.”
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ㅤWe had anticipated how my mother-in-law would react. We were even prepared for the possibility that she might not appear before us for a few days just to make us wait. There’s no point in apologizing now.
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ㅤ”Because Mother has been rude to you as well.”
ㅤ”You’re saying that now!?”
ㅤ”Ugh…… I’m truly sorry……”
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ㅤPerhaps he remembered his past blunders, and Danna-sama is becoming dejected. He remembered that his mother didn’t even apologize for not showing up at their wedding.
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ㅤ”It’s fine, that matter is over. Yes! It’s over!”
ㅤ”Tempest～～～！”
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ㅤHe looks like he’s about to cry, saying how kind and touched he is, praising my generosity, but
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ㅤ’Of course, it’s best to keep quiet about the fact that after that wedding, I was furious and thought I would definitely make her pay～’
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ㅤFor the sake of our marriage.
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ㅤFurthermore, I was thinking it was lucky that my mother-in-law didn’t interfere! Honestly, I’m holding back from saying that it would be a pain if my relationship with Danna-sama improved and we started interacting with her.
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ㅤ’But still, it would be better for Danna-sama…… So let’s endure it!’
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ㅤBecause I’m determined to live my life the way I want to, no matter what happens in the future, I can act this way. My parents know, Danna-sama knows. I don’t want my adventurer friends to know too much yet, but this is the royal capital, far from Blood Territory. There’s no one I know. I can handle anything.
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ㅤ’A noblewoman who’s come to terms with her situation is strong～’
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ㅤAfter all, I have money and power. I can do whatever I want.
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ㅤ”The Madam is at her friend Mrs. Value’s residence…… She will be there for a while…… It seems that Mrs. Value has purchased a very rare monster……”
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ㅤThe servants of the mansion in the royal capital look uncomfortable. They all keep bowing their heads to their master, who rarely comes, and their mistress, whom they’ve met for the first time.
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ㅤ’As expected, the royal capital is at the forefront of trends…… They do dangerous things, huh’
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ㅤThis is the most prominent place to show off a rare monster. However, if something were to happen, the damage would be tremendous, and that’s also the royal capital.
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ㅤ”By the way, do you know what kind of monster it is?”
ㅤ”I believe it’s a Luna Pheasant……”
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ㅤStill timid, the servant answered slowly, checking my reaction.
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ㅤ”A Luna Pheasant, huh～ It’s certainly rare. And it has an appearance that nobles would like.”
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ㅤIt’s a monster resembling a pheasant, with some of its feathers shining like gold. But even if it looks beautiful, a monster is a monster. For that class, they would surely hire adventurers for surveillance, but……
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ㅤ’Adventurers, huh……’
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ㅤAlright, I’ve decided.
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ㅤ”Danna-sama! You said your mother-in-law doesn’t like monsters, right? Let’s go pick her up!”
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ㅤThis ‘charge plan’ was originally a strategy for when my mother-in-law wouldn’t come home no matter how long we waited. But we already know she has no intention of coming back for a while.
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ㅤ’It seems like she doesn’t understand how serious we are. Let’s just do it!’
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ㅤ”……You’re right! Maybe she’s going to Mrs. Value’s place reluctantly. My mother is pitiful!”
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ㅤDanna-sama is also enthusiastic. He doesn’t care about appearances anymore. If he did, he wouldn’t have been nicknamed the Cold-Blooded Duke, which implies he has problems with social skills, in the social circles, and above all……,
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ㅤ’He’s still married to me～～～’
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ㅤThe servants looked at us as if we were terrifying creatures. I don’t know if they’re afraid of our un-noble-like thinking, or if they see us as reckless fools who are going to confront the terrifying Madam.
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ㅤ”This is another large mansion, isn’t it?”
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ㅤDuke Value’s residence was just as luxurious as Duke Blood’s. As expected of one of the five great nobles of this country.
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ㅤ’Hm? What’s that sound……?’
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ㅤI hear familiar screeching and squawking sounds. It’s not just the Luna Pheasant. It’s the cries of multiple monsters. Danna-sama’s expression also clouded.
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ㅤ’No matter how you listen to it, that cry is a threat…… Is this okay!?’
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ㅤI can tell that’s what he’s thinking, as am I.
ㅤThe gatekeepers of the Value family were flustered by our sudden visit, but they hurriedly checked with their master and let us inside, as they couldn’t keep the Duke and Duchess of Blood waiting.
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ㅤ”We have a special defensive magic barrier in place right now. Please be aware that you will not be able to exit through any gate other than this one when you leave.”
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ㅤI see. Since they’re bringing dangerous monsters into the royal capital, they’re taking appropriate measures. I reckon this magician is quite skilled.
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ㅤ”Mother…… She hates Blood Territory so much, saying it smells like monsters…… yet she comes here.”
ㅤ”Now, now. Let’s think of it as one more bargaining chip. We’ll offer a monster that’s rarer and more beautiful than the Luna Pheasant, so please quickly acknowledge Daniel-sama as your grandson.”
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ㅤYour daughter-in-law will go and catch a gorgeous monster～ When I said that, Danna-sama unexpectedly let out a boyish laugh.
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ㅤ”Ahaha! That’s certainly like my vain mother. If you say that, she might agree immediately!”
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ㅤDanna-sama is slowly coming to terms with his expectations of his mother. I felt a sense of calm resignation from him. Danna-sama has become more expressive lately. I hope he can continue to enjoy life without being too tense.
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ㅤ’Thinking like this, aren’t I a good wife!?’
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ㅤIt wasn’t the time to be thinking such carefree thoughts.
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ㅤ”Whoa! There are more than I expected!”
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ㅤIn the vast garden of the Value residence, there were so many monsters in large cages that I couldn’t help but exclaim.
ㅤIt’s more like a party than a tea party. Many nobles are curiously observing them.
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ㅤ’Beautiful, rare, and ferocious seem to be the three popular elements!’
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ㅤThis is too much of a rich person’s hobby. Even I, who lives as I please, wouldn’t do something that has such a high possibility of endangering those around me. There are adventurers and soldiers standing by the cages with tense expressions, but how much time can they buy?
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ㅤ’The defensive magic barrier surrounds the mansion, but…… Does it have the strength to withstand the attacks of these monsters?’
ㅤIn addition to the Luna Pheasant, there’s an incredibly rare pure white Wyvern, a Werewolf with golden fur, and even a Unicorn.
ㅤIt’s clear that all the monsters are enraged, but the noble ladies observing them up close are exaggerating their screams, discussing how beautiful and rare they are, and how difficult it is to capture and raise them. They don’t seem to notice us who joined later.
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ㅤ’Huh!? Edra!?’
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ㅤAmong the noble ladies, there was a female adventurer who was probably hired as a bodyguard. Edra, who fought alongside us as Christina-sama’s bodyguard, was there. I can see that she’s also tense and struggling to smile in front of the terrifying monsters, trying to be considerate of her client who looks uncomfortable.
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ㅤ”……There she is.”
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ㅤDanna-sama, who let out a slightly tense voice, was looking at the person I had seen in a painting in the mansion. My mother-in-law, Danna-sama’s mother, was sitting in a chair a little away from the monsters.
ㅤLooking at the painting, I thought it was quite exaggerated, but she’s a stunning beauty even from afar. As expected of someone who shares blood with Danna-sama. That painting depicted her exactly as she is.
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ㅤ’Come to think of it, wasn’t my mother-in-law’s family, the Ratante Ducal House, famous for their beauty?’
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ㅤI see, that explains Danna-sama’s good looks.
ㅤBut somehow, my mother-in-law’s complexion is bad. Is she unwell, or does she really hate monsters?
ㅤDanna-sama doesn’t seem to notice and approaches her directly.
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ㅤ”Oh……”
ㅤ”It’s been a while, Mother.”
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ㅤDespite her son and daughter-in-law suddenly appearing, my mother-in-law wasn’t that surprised. She also seemed to have anticipated that we would go this far.
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ㅤ”It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Tempest.”
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ㅤI just bowed my head after saying that. It’s probably better to leave it to Danna-sama for now and not interfere. Now, how will she react?
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ㅤ”Coming all the way to the royal capital…… I know you understand, but I will not allow that woman’s grandchild to be adopted into the Blood family.”
ㅤ”I don’t need your permission, Mother. I just want you to stay out of it.”
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ㅤYes. They’ve started their parent-child quarrel, ignoring me!
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ㅤ(Wait!? Does this mean she doesn’t acknowledge me as her daughter-in-law either!?)
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ㅤWell, whatever. If I start nitpicking about that, the conversation will never end. But then!
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ㅤ”And besides! Isn’t this rude to Tempest!? You didn’t come to the wedding, and you’re still acting like this!”
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ㅤ(H-Heyyyyyyy! That’s enough! You don’t have to bring that up!)
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ㅤI widen my eyes and try to make eye contact with Danna-sama, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work. He secretly winks at me, as if to say he’s always on his wife’s side!?
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ㅤ”You decided on that marriage on your own. I don’t remember giving you permission.”
ㅤ”I, the head of the family, decided. Your opinion is irrelevant in this matter, Mother.”
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ㅤThe parent and child glared at each other.
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ㅤ――Giiiii!!!
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ㅤThe monsters let out another loud cry. At that moment, my mother-in-law’s body flinches. She really hates monsters. Her face turns even paler. But she maintains a dignified attitude, trying not to let her son and daughter-in-law see her weakness.
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ㅤ”Mother-in-law, would you like to change locations?”
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ㅤI’m sure she doesn’t want others to see their parent-child quarrel. Whether it’s out of obligation or pride, there’s no need for her to stay in a place where she feels so terrified that her blood runs cold.
ㅤI informed the Blood parent and child that the people around us, who finally recognized Danna-sama and me, are starting to glance our way.
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ㅤ”……I don’t want to be called Mother-in-law by you…… but fine. Let’s go.”
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ㅤEven though she throws in a sarcastic remark, I can tell she’s relieved to have an excuse to leave this place.
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ㅤ’Maybe she was expecting us to come and pick her up and attended this tea party for that reason.’
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ㅤIt’s a social gathering between ducal families. It’s possible she couldn’t refuse outright. This kind of thing is a real pain, which is why I’ve been avoiding socializing with nobles, so
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ㅤ’Shouldn’t I be grateful to my mother-in-law for doing this for me!?’
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ㅤI’m starting to think that way.
ㅤDanna-sama seems dissatisfied with her attitude, but he seems to have finally understood that his mother is truly afraid of monsters. He starts walking alongside her, making sure that the monsters are not in her line of sight.
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ㅤ”My son and daughter-in-law arrived earlier than expected. I apologize, but the Madam seems busy, so we’ll be leaving now.”
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ㅤMy mother-in-law, still pale, spoke to the man who seemed to be the steward. Indeed, Mrs. Value is busy bragging in front of the monsters.
ㅤThe man thanked my mother-in-law for her consideration. Perhaps Mrs. Value is also a peculiar person. After all, she brought monsters into the royal capital. That alone tells you how dangerous she is.
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ㅤ”You really hate monsters, don’t you?”
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ㅤDanna-sama whispered as we headed towards the gate.
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ㅤ”Of course I do. I was attacked when I was young and almost died, and my husband died after being attacked by a monster. I can’t understand how you can live so calmly near that dungeon.”
ㅤ”……”
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ㅤDanna-sama seemed shocked by my mother-in-law’s blunt answer.
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ㅤ’She had a valid reason, huh～’
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ㅤShe had a good reason for not coming near Blood Territory. Now that she mentions it, it makes sense. Danna-sama’s father lost his life on the way to the royal capital after being attacked by a monster. It would be terrifying for Mrs. Blood, who would likely travel the same route back and forth between the royal capital, to think about that.
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ㅤ”……By the way, are you feeling better? You’ve been recuperating in the territory for a long time, haven’t you?”
ㅤ”Eh?”
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ㅤSurprise, surprise. She believes my sickly setting and is worried about me. I feel a pang of guilt after a long time……
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ㅤ”Yes…… Um, yes. The air in Blood Territory seemed to agree with me……”
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ㅤIt’s not a lie! Blood Territory is a paradise for me.
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ㅤ”I see……”
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ㅤSaying that, my mother-in-law looks into the distance. Perhaps our concern for her has lowered her emotional walls a little.
ㅤ’Maybe if we talk things through properly, the situation might improve!?’
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ㅤBoth Danna-sama and I need to let go of our tense feelings and first face my mother-in-law. I was starting to think positively.
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ㅤ――Crash!
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ㅤA little further away, I heard the sound of something breaking.