Chapter 301
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 301
Chapter Title: Chaos, Destruction, Ruin (2)
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Did she instinctively realize that Ji-hye was her love rival? The moment she was summoned, Cecilia charged straight at me, only to shoot Ji-hye a glare and mutter under her breath. In the coldest voice imaginable.
"G-Giant-breasted auntie?!"
That made Ji-hye's ever-benevolent smile crumple.
Calling a virgin who hadn't even married yet—no, wait, not a virgin anymore—an insult like that to someone as fresh and vibrant as Ji-hye. Cecilia's opening salvo was vicious.
"Ahem, so you're the daughter of the White Wolf? Name's... Cecilia, was it?"
"Yeah, and? Who might you be?"
"Perfect timing. Say hello. I'm Ji-hye, your soon-to-be stepmom."
"......Stepmom?"
But Ji-hye wasn't one to take it lying down. She confidently placed a hand on her chest and fired back at Cecilia, as if the match was already decided.
She seemed to gain confidence from Cecilia's comparatively modest chest, which in turn darkened Cecilia's expression.
"Hilarious. You, my stepmom? Heh, where'd you pick up a joke like that? Father's marrying me first, you know... Unless your head's not on straight? You should be calling me big sis."
"Oh dear... In denial, are we? Well, I suppose that's understandable. With a woman more fabulous than you by your beloved father's side, anyone would panic. But what can you do? The White Wolf and I have already promised to marry. So drop those 'weird thoughts' and call me stepmom like a good girl."
"Oh, aren't those just childish games? Not a promise with the 'real' Father, right? Time to face reality. You're not his principal wife."
"Hmm? Aren't you the one who's not the 'real' daughter of the White Wolf? Quit acting spoiled. He's not your father."
And as I watched their exchange, my own expression grew grave.
I'd summoned Cecilia to clear up Ji-hye's misunderstanding, but things had only gotten more tangled. I just wished the two of them could get along... Was that too selfish of me? Watching them raise their voices made my vision blur.
"Ugh... Fine, you have a point. In this world, Father and I aren't even blood-related. But doesn't that make it all the more perfect? No issues at all. Don't demean the love between Father and me as 'weird thoughts,' auntie."
"A-Auntie?! I didn't mishear that?!"
"Heh, did I say anything wrong? Why the stutter, auntie?"
"Fine, whatever... You're thrilled to be younger than me, huh? Big sis will let it slide."
"Oh? Dropping the formalities all of a sudden?"
"Yep. No need to be polite to a kid, body or mind."
"......What did you say?"
"You haven't even hit puberty yet, like a little girl. Guess big sis was too harsh. Sorry. Oh, right—your name's Cecilia? Such an odd name. Anyway, Cecilia, are you over ten? Hehe... When I was your age, I said I was gonna marry my dad too."
"Ha... Treating me like a child now?"
"Huh? Aren't you? Looking at that body... Anyone would call you a kid."
J-Ji-hye-maeng? Ji-hye-maeng had gone dark mode?! Her icy demeanor sent chills down my spine. Sneering while smiling—turns out even Ji-hye-maeng could get mad! A fact I never wanted to learn. I bowed my head in terror.
"Heh... I've already done everything a 'kid' shouldn't."
But Cecilia refused to back down.
"R-Really? With that body?"
"......What do you mean by that?"
"No, just genuinely curious... Does Father's thing even fit? Even if it does, it'd just hurt both of you... And your chest is so small. Bet you forced him. Father probably didn't want to... Right, Father?"
"Wrong. You clearly don't know, but Father loves my chest."
"But he'd love mine more, right? You don't get it. Men naturally prefer big-chested women."
"I see. Thanks for the advice. Lucky for me, I'm not done growing yet... Heh, it can get as big as I want from here."
Was this what it felt like to have my blood run cold? My heart shrank as they traded blows without pause. I wanted to calm them, but there was no opening.
What the hell do I do?
As I agonized, Ji-hye landed a knockout punch.
"You know, there's something the White Wolf really loves. Hehe, ever heard of the Taiji Yin-Yang Physique? In short, a body optimized for sex... Hehe, that enough for you to get it?"
"......Huh?"
"Sigh... You wouldn't know, but watching the White Wolf make those cute girly moans during sex is pure bliss."
"Urk..."
The instant Ji-hye finished, Cecilia whipped her head toward me, eyes demanding confirmation. Yeah, she'd have to wonder. But I couldn't respond.
I... had no idea!
Realizing I'd been moaning like that during sex mortified me. My face burned red.
"Hmph! How vulgar!"
"...W-What?!"
"Deaf already? I said vulgar! All you've got is those cow udders and some shameful sex skills? Disgusting... Is sex all that's in your head? You only see Father as a bed partner?!"
"N-No, that's not—"
"I'm different. I idolize Father himself, respect him, like him, love him! His happiness is my happiness! My love is worlds apart from your lust-driven drivel!"
"M-Me too! Sex is just a bonus. My life is his, his life is mine. Think I'm any different? I love the White Wolf himself!"
"Heh, sure. But what can an auntie like you do for Father? Offer that voluptuous body? I'm different. I can make all his dreams come true! With everything I have!"
Truly furious now, Cecilia teared up and screamed as she floated into the air. Showing off that she wasn't some ordinary girl, she whipped nearby objects around with qi, pressuring Ji-hye.
"Air-stepping void?! And qi-controlled sword?!"
Yeah, anyone would mistake her for a martial arts master. Cecilia's intimidation was that intense. Even I was scared watching.
"A-And I can do that too! Taiji Yin-Yang Physique? Hmph! I'll just develop magic to match! Then I can hear Father's cute moans too! You think I can't?! Father himself called me a magic genius!"
But her adorable whining flipped the mood instantly. She'd called it vulgar out of jealousy. What the—too cute. Cecilia really was my sweet, pretty daughter.
"Ahem... Lia, that's enough. Calm down and come here? That's my girl."
"F-Father... S-Sorry..."
"And Hye-mae, please calm down too. You're not yourself when excited. Excited Hye-mae is cute, sure, but calm Hye-mae is even prettier."
"Hehe... Sorry. I wasn't very adult-like."
Good, crisis averted? Cecilia's outburst actually helped things along. Gave me the perfect opening. After all the twists, I managed to defuse their catfight.
"But... It's all your fault, Father. You always said I was number one... Was it all lies?"
"Right, White Wolf. You said I was the principal of principals! I believed you... Did you deceive me?!"
Huh? Thought I'd succeeded? The two, seemingly calmed, now turned their ire on me. I wanted to explain, but they were right—no excuses.
This... could turn bad. Realizing the gravity, I diverted by revealing my hidden secret.
"Uhh... Lia, can we talk later? Hye-mae, sorry, but there's one more person to introduce. Wait just a sec."
"You mean Hyun-ah?"
"The one sleeping next door?"
"Well... Lia, Hyun-ah's part of it, but there's Sophia—my first principal wife. Can't bring her yet, though. So Hye-mae, I'll go sort it quick."
"First one you met..."
"......Principal wife?"
Huh? Shouldn't have said that? Like the saying goes, better to get hit first. But the mood turned ominous. ...Time to run? Running's embarrassing, but it helps.
Before they could say more, I squeezed my eyes shut and headed off to see Sophia for the first time in ages.