The Baby Raising A Devil's
Chapter 2

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The woman who took me to the bathroom smiled and carefully removed my uncomfortable clothes.

"Call me Lea, little lady."

"Yes." Yeah."

"From now on, we'll have fun playing in the warm water. Are you looking forward to it?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Ah, great."

Lea patted my back as if I was a cute little kid and loved to play water. As soon as the waiter came, I started to shower. It's very convenient because they clean me up when I sit in warm water.

It's a little hard to refrain from touching that soft foam.

'You must behave well.'

Bad boys will be hated. I know that the help of a servant is essential for a child who is not cared for by their parents to live.

The hand movements of the maids were very fast and skillful. So it is not difficult to shorten the time when taking a shower.

'Duke Dubbede is a bad guy, but he's not a trash like Duke Vallua.'

He didn't hit me, he put a waiter for me. Duke Dubblede, who was at the lowest level of a person I liked, had a slight improvement.

After taking a shower, Lea put on me in comfortable clothes. The clothes that the Queen Mother's servant wore to me were very uncomfortable because the material was rough and bulky.

While Lea buttoned my clothes, the servants chatted.

"Are you really going to adopt?"

"Even if it's the Empress Dowager's order, sir isn't the type to be easily obedient."

"But he's the son of destiny."

"About that.." the waiter glanced at the door and whispered.

"There are many who argue that this is a misinterpretation. The amount of sacred power inherent in the baby's body is very low."

This is the reason why Duke Vallua took care of me so badly. There are many people who do not consider me to be the Son of Destiny.

"That's not something worth talking about in front of that baby."

Leah glared at the servants, and gave me a glass filled with drinks.

"Come, drink,"

That sweet voice made me a little relieved. It's hard to live if you're not cared for by your servants, like life with Vallua.

A sweet taste that spreads in the mouth, soft as cotton, and a bitter aroma is pushed into the throat. Lea looked at me as if I was so cute when drinking chocolate, and gently wiped the chocolate around my mouth.

"Now shall we go to the Lord's place?"

It was a pity that I could not scrape the chocolate at the bottom of the glass with a spoon, but I followed Lea in a polite manner.

'You have to be nice.'

'Compared to my previous life, this is heaven, and I love it. She didn't care about me, she didn't raise her hand to me and she gave me a full glass of chocolate. This is the best condition to stay here before defecting!'

'But I don't think Duke would easily adopt me. He was a man who was rumored to be cold-blooded with no blood or tears. And to me it doesn't seem that the rumors are wrong. I can't just let it go. I don't want to die after being beaten by Duke Vallua. Nor is it good to be a beggar and starve to death.'

This is the Duke's office where Lea took me. I saw Duke talking to two men who seemed to be officers. I let go of Lea's handrails, and ran and hung at the Duke's feet. Lea was shocked, and the officer took me away from her.

'But I don't want to die miserable anymore.'

'I don't want to go back. I'll eat a little. I'm not gonna do this because I want to be loved.'

So, please

Then he grabbed the collar around my neck, stroked it, and muttered.

"Don't bother me,"

I grabbed her neck and rubbed my face on her cheek.

Duke hardened his posture.

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The Wigentra Empire, a country with the most extensive landmass in the world. This is what happens if we divide the perspective of the Wigentra's power so far.

<5 Duke>

The three formed an equilateral triangle, which either kept each other or united them to achieve imperial prosperity. This triangle has undergone significant changes. Duke Dubbede, the only family to push 5 dukes, and take a very important place. The Dubbede family does have outstanding achievements.

Stone floor without scratches and single hexagonal column with smooth pattern. A luxurious chandelier showcased its presence on the ceiling. The treasures that adorn every glass cabinet are lined up on the wall. Countless realms and towers in the East and West, endless forests surrounding the north, etc. But Duke Dubbede, having such a large castle, was not easy.

'He won't adopt me just because of my faith. Fortunately, this was not a complete failure. Even if he doesn't adopt me, he'll give you a room for a while.'

If I get kicked soon, I might go to Vallua. I closed my mouth with a fist and laughed.

I really liked the room Duke Dubbede gave me. There is no time to get bored as there are plenty of toys and playmates as well as a warm and comfortable bed. And it's been ten days since I've lived in this castle.

"What else did the 'woman's hat' say?"

"Orihalkwon is in the Kunwo mountains. (Oriharkon is in the ancient mountains.)"

"Oriharkon!" The followers were invaded by the news.

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*orriharkon (Orichalcum) is a metal mentioned in some ancient writings, especially in the story of Atlantis. Oriharkon is considered the second most valuable after gold, and can be found and mined in many areas of Atlantis in ancient times.

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I sat on the Duke's lap, staring at those excited.

"remarkable. How can you be so smart?"

"That's because he's the child of destiny."

The followers laughed. My conscience is piercing me.

'In fact, this child you are talking about is a child of false destiny.'

Not that I can remember the memory of my previous life as I please. It's hard to do 'adult thinking' with an immature brain.

If I were to dive into the thoughts of an adult with this body, I would sleep for days, or I would feel very hungry. When I'm hungry or sleepy, I'll be a real baby.

One of the retainers touched my head as if I was cute, I was shocked and hung on the duke's neck.

'Ah, surprised me! I'm surprised someone I don't know tried to touch me!'

"Son, you're so shy."

When the old follower laughed and said that, the follower who tried to touch me pulled his hand.

"It's amazing you guys can stay close to each other."

"Other children will be overwhelmed by the energy you emit and cry."

"Can you tell me the story of the church and the imperial family?"

The reason why I only spoke on Duke's lap was because of the abuse committed by Duke Vallua that made me look at adult men as inferior.

It's strange that I speak like that, but Duke doesn't count.3

"Down and sit down" said the Duke.

I agreed and sat on his lap again.

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