The Baby Raising A Devil's
Chapter 11

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Turva had told him everything even before the followers told her to. There was something sacred that he had to do for the sake of his agreement with the Pope, however, because it required a lot of money.

'What empty egg is this?'

'What kind of creature would allow the Turva to commit this reckless deception?'

I wondered what it was, but Nos brought back the rim of the sacred objects stored above. When I saw it, I opened my eyes in surprise.

'Ethwal!'

It was a very sacred object that made Mina unleash great power. Six points of the star, a colored gem embedded in the tip of the star, and a circle surrounding the star and the gem. It looked like Etwal, the sacred object that Mina used to perform all kinds of miracles.

Mina's is definitely made of platinum with straps and pendants, but this one is gold. Each tip also has a different type of gem.

'This is not the Eternal Mina, which is stored in the temple.'

Are there any holy objects in pairs?

'But why wasn't this published in my previous life?'

Etwal is a symbol of state religion.

'If a second Etwal does exist, there is no reason why the church should not reveal it.'

'It would be beneficial for the public to secure it. The owner will give it to the temple for public reasons.'

Then, the Duke muttered, closing his eyes.

"Second Etwal."

"It makes sense that Turva did something crazy. Etwal was the deciding factor that made the Neliad into an imperial religion."

"So, where's Etwal?"

"Sleeping in the ocean. The only way to get it is to make a rescue. Problem is...."

Nos gave the map with a dull face.

"The area was not the territorial waters of the Empire. Just 10 meters away from the territorial waters of another continent."

Duke grunting.

"So the church can't go forward."

"Yes, if they advance, war will be inevitable."

The reason why the Turva needed such a large amount of funds was probably because her partner was the king of another continent. They will not be able to survive with small numbers and invade territorial waters.

"What should I do?"

"If it's really Etwal, we should get it on our side."

"Are you going to make a deal with the king?"

"What are you talking about."

"So...."

Duke, patting the paper back into Nos' hands, and said,

"We're going to war."

He seems to need to take a headache pill.

Waw.

I was surprised by his amazing answer.

"That's great. I don't need to find another gift for the emperor's birthday."

Nos looked at me with a smile.

"It's all thanks to you. We know of Etwal's second whereabouts in exchange for Newt's broken. And also, you can prevent fraudulent transactions by reading the ancient language."

Indeed, his lieutenant Dubblede, deserves to be called a criminal like his master. You look happy that things will get easier even if there is a war. I was a little surprised to see the hidden side of Nos, who usually looked friendly. But it's not a bad thing for me.

'Good work Etwal, I'm safe thanks to you.'

It's an irony of fate, Newt is broken but it gives me a chance to get Etwal. When I destroyed Newt, I even gave up on adoption, in the end everything went well. Maybe I shouldn't give up easily.

I glanced at the duke. His facial expression did not look bad.

'Should we test it?'

Then, Nos says, "Come, we're going?" And try to hug me.

I shouted, "No!" And ran towards the Duke, hugging his legs.

"I'm akyan belsama dengwan Dyuke." (I'll be with the Duke)

Nos looked at me with a wounded face.

I didn't want to go with him, so Nos was forced to obey me and leave the room. Being alone with the Duke, I raised my hand.

"Give akyu a hug!" (Give me a hug!)

Duke looked at me and immediately reached out his hand.

'Okay, we're close enough to him. Because he said nothing about me asking for a hug.'

So, isn't it okay to say sweet words now?

Come to think of it, it has been a month since I came to the Dubblede residence. It's time for the Empress to ask about my adoption.

'Now it's time to get better.'

I was scared, but I took out my courage and started to open a little bit of my mouth.

"Weblaine will be a good girl." (Leblaine will be a good girl)

I can grow up well without interfering with your life.

So, Duke-

"Please schedule my father." (Please be my dad)"

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A week later.

I gathered all my concentration on my fingertips and clenched my teeth.

Don't be disappointed in ourselves. You shouldn't blame yourself.

I'm sure there's been a lot of will and experience in this soul since I've experienced death three times.

I quickly raised 'it'.

"Successfully, socks attached!"

A thunderous applause came from around and Lea kissed me on the cheek several times as if she was proud.

"I'm proud of you. Good job, little lady!"

"I've only taught you a few times, but you can already wear your own socks."

"As expected, you are a genius!"

I wiped my sweaty forehead with the back of my hand, wiped it and sighed.

Success after six attempts.

'good. I'm starting to grow up.'

Okay I'm ready now.

I grabbed the remaining pair of socks and pulled on Lea's sleeve.

"I want to go to the dyuke"

"Yes, show him."

Lea smiled happily and took me to the Duke's office.

Duke, who was watching the documentary with the officers and followers, took off his glasses and looked at me.

I glanced at the little white lace socks in my hand.

"Weblaine can wear socks now!" (Leblaine can wear socks now!)

He held his chin and said, "Let's see.." and I swallowed my pinky saliva.

On the day I was adopted, Duke had a little talk. But it doesn't look negative. The fact that he didn't answer probably meant he could adopt me if I did well.

'So it's like an interview room for me.'

I dropped myself to the floor and grabbed the socks with both hands. The followers and officers looked at me with a happy look.

'Dilate the hole with your fingers.'

I did it well.

'OK, the next thing you do is collect your toes and place them in that hole.'

I raised and held my toes together as small as possible.

'Now you have to pull it all at once.'

Heung?

The socks got stuck in my heels and didn't want to go up.

Again.

Again.

No, repeat again!

Although I struggled to lift my socks by rolling them, the socks on my heels did not move upwards.

One of the followers who was sitting around the table, his shoulders trembled withholding laughter.

I looked at Duke with a restless look. The tip of his lips slowly came down.

It was very clear it was a scorn.

I feel like I want to get into a rat hole.

'It's sad, me, me....'

When I became pouting, Lea said in a laughing voice. "He just made it. I only taught him twice."

"As expected, he's different."

"Is that so." As the Duke muttered, leaning on his back. Meanwhile I stared bitterly at the long socks dangling at my feet.

'Related.'

His interview also failed...

What I felt during my stay in this castle for over a month was that the wall between me and the Duke was as strong as an iron fortress.

I tried to get along, but the progress was very small. I don't think it's gonna get any better.

"Blaine"

The only development was the call he gave me.

"Yes...."

He looked at me as I picked up the fallen socks and trudged along.

"I can't let you in my palace without progress."

'Yes I know.'

He was also very cold towards his three sons.

Once they were born, they were taken away by their predecessors and could not raise them with their own hands. Even now, the entire educational authority belonged to the elders.

They're in the capital. Even the eldest son, Johan, was in the boarding academy away from the empire.

"Practice before I return from the inspection of the territory."

"Yes...."

"You can do it?"

"Yes, Bwaine is going to be Dyuke's daughter." (Yes, Blaine is going to be the duke's daughter)

For some reason, Duke's lips seemed to be slightly raised.

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