I didn’t even think my mom’s feelings towards Robellin Kastone would probably be similar to mine.
Love and hatred.
Even though she was murdered more than ten times and repeatedly experienced nightmare-like death, mom sympathized with and understood her.
Robellin Kastone. Considered the greatest and worst villainess in the history of the Kastone Empire. Born to a princess from a small country who had been taken hostage, Robellin lost her mother at the hands of her father, the Emperor, as a child. Ergo, as the years went by, she showed hysterical and cruel behavior.
Suffering from madness for a long time, her brutality reached the crown prince’s ears. Even the emperor, who loved her dearly, had to order her execution.
Nevertheless, there was one truth that only the readers, and the main character, my mother knew about this case.
“…Excuse me.”
As I was deep in thought, Emil asked for help.
“Isn’t this too much…?”
Within a short time, Mom called the butler and the maid, directing them with the necessary items for Emil one by one.
“First of all, I decided to call the tailor tomorrow. It will be winter soon, so it’s time to wear new warm clothes. Isn’t it?”
“That’s too much…”
“Ah! Perhaps there is anything you want to learn? Feel free to ask anything. Magic? Alchemy? Sword? For swordsmanship, my husband will be more qualified than other teachers.”
“It- it’s alright.”
I intervened at the right moment for the burdened Emil. From tomorrow onwards, my mother would hold onto him all day, so I needed to help him now.
“Mom, that’s important, but we have to show him the room where he will be staying from now on first.”
“Oh my, I was holding on to you too recklessly. You must have been tired from all the travelling… The room has always been maintained so it’s clean, but I don’t know if you’ll like it.”
“No… I’m grateful for any room.”
“I can’t give you just any room.”
Mom patted Emil’s hair with a tender hand.
“We want you to be greedy here, do what you want to do, and enjoy as many things as you can enjoy at this age.”
These were probably the words she wanted to say to Princess Robellin.
“It’s okay to think of this as your home.”
Emil’s lips moved slightly.
“…Yes.”
Just in case this child may feel uncomfortable due to his strong pride, I quickly brought him out. Fortunately, for Emil, this kind of treatment itself just seemed unfamiliar.
“The room is on the left side of the 3rd floor.”
While climbing the central staircase in the very center of the mansion, servants who recognized Emil greeted him with smiles. Among them were Isana and Elena.
“Hello, Young Master. My name is Isana, my Lady’s nanny. This is my daughter, Elena.”
“Nice to meet you, Young Master Callixst. A servant will be assigned to Young Master as well, but if you need anything, feel free to call upon me anytime.”
