Chapter 53
Chapter 53
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 53
Chapter Title: Forbidden Love
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I couldn't remember when I'd fallen asleep again today.
I'd definitely been reading the Kingdom News, but when I opened my eyes, I was in bed.
Just last week, I would've brushed it off as being overly tired lately, but that wasn't possible anymore.
I now had a hunch about the reason.
A reason I never could've imagined.
"Please... no, it can't be..." I muttered, my hands trembling as I turned on the hidden smartphone I'd set up.
It was Cecilia.
My stomach churned.
Gripping my shaking legs, I staggered to the door.
-Clunk clunk
"Haa..."
It was locked tight, just like before bed.
I checked the windows too—they were the same.
These locks combined the kingdom's finest technology and magic, making my room an impenetrable sealed chamber unless I opened it myself.
Or at least, it was supposed to be.
Yet Cecilia had slipped in as if those devices were a joke, opening the door effortlessly.
It defied all common sense.
"What in the world..."
And even more shocking: I'd already been deep asleep before she entered.
The kingdom's prized magical security was less than child's play to her.
"Haha..."
Even in this situation, a proud laugh escaped at Cecilia's masterful magic.
But my laughter froze at her next actions on screen.
My daughter gently laid the sleeping me in bed, then casually pulled off my pants and underwear.
This was no first or second time—her movements were far too practiced.
"Urk, ugh..."
Acid rose, burning my insides.
My heart ached at my trusted daughter's deviance.
And disgust welled up at myself for getting aroused by it.
-Thud!
I couldn't watch anymore and hurled the phone away.
The impact was too much; it'd only deepen my self-loathing.
But the video didn't stop.
Just like in the infirmary, she began servicing my cock.
The lewd slurping sounds leaked from the phone.
Ridiculously, even those noises sounded endearing once I realized they came from Cecilia.
"I'm losing my mind here..."
Listening longer felt like it'd drive me insane.
I needed to sort out my feelings for her first.
Thinking that, I headed to bed to turn it off—but Cecilia said something different this time.
My steps halted.
My mind went blank.
I couldn't comprehend Cecilia's words.
"What... what does that mean?"
Yet instinctively, I knew.
I understood, even if it didn't make sense.
"No way... that's a lie, right?"
Her words nailed my suspicions.
Acid boiled up again.
My stomach hurt so bad I felt like vomiting.
But on screen, Cecilia smiled brighter than ever.
How could she say something so terrifying with such an adorable face...?
Dizzy, I stumbled to the bed.
Thankfully, no more bombshells followed.
After finishing her service, Cecilia left my room with a satisfied look.
"Hoo..."
I closed my eyes for a moment, steadying my breath, then sorted my thoughts.
Cecilia likes me—no, loves me.
Sees me not just as a romantic interest, but marriage material.
But as father and daughter, it's impossible.
So she's planning to take Luina Ober's body to be with me.
"My head's spinning."
I could maybe handle the marriage part somehow,
but stealing Luina's body? That was incomprehensible.
Does she love me that much...? The fact itself was joyful, but the method...
My mind grew tangled.
If she takes Luina Ober's body, what happens to Heroine NTR?
Does "taking" mean swapping bodies?
No, more importantly, wouldn't Cecilia Asil cease to exist?
Endless questions threatened to split my head.
My fun, healing Heroine NTR had suddenly turned serious.
Is this what a romance fantasy is...? Shouldn't have taken it lightly.
What exactly did Cecilia mean?
What fallout would follow if she did it?
How should I treat her going forward?
No answers came no matter how I racked my brain.
But one thing was clear.
I didn't want to lose Cecilia Asil.
If she became Luina, she wouldn't be Cecilia anymore.
"No way in hell."
Even if I accepted her feelings, I wouldn't allow her to become Luina.
I didn't care about public opinion; I wouldn't lose Cecilia for that reason.
"But... how do I even bring it up?"
A sigh escaped naturally.
Ultimately, I'd have to meet her, sort my thoughts, and talk deeply—but I lacked the courage to start.
Go to my daughter and ask, "Do you love me?"
"Crazy..."
I'm losing my mind!
Losing my mind!
"Ahh... I miss Sophia."
-Knock knock!
"Father! It's Cecilia. I have something to discuss."
"Eek!"
Thinking of another woman, and Cecilia appeared like a ghost.
Did she hear? Listening spell?
No, no... the video didn't show that.
Thief's guilt making me paranoid.
"W-wait a sec?"
Why was she here? Scary. To put me to sleep again?
Or just a real question? About what? Luina Ober?
Thoughts wouldn't stop.
One doubt spawned chains of others.
I lost the will to open the door.
Could I face Cecilia acting normal, like I knew nothing?
Beyond that, what expression should I even use?
If she realized I'd caught on, what would happen to us?
What about this Heroine NTR?
I didn't want it to end as anticlimactically as the last one.
"Father? Aren't you opening? I'm waiting."
I had to face her honestly.
Poor acting getting exposed would be worse than confessing outright.
Better to lay everything bare and figure out the future together.
But... I couldn't.
My heart wasn't sorted yet!
Cecilia! I do love you!
But whether as a father or a man, even I don't know yet!
"...Sorry, Lia... really sorry..."
"...Pardon?"
So... give me a little time?
My head's too messed up to see your face right now.
Once I'm sorted, I'll give you an answer.
So...
Pause Right Used
[Time frozen. Wait just a bit.]
Just wait a little.
"Hoo..."
I truly disgusted myself.
Inside Heroine NTR, I'd been a real man, yet here I was acting like Siwoo...
When I enter Royal Road Hero Tale, I'll treat him better.
Being in this spot makes me act just like you.
Sorry... no greed for sub-heroines; I'll hook you up right away.
"Pathetic. Damn it."
Need a drink.
-Bzzz
-Bzzz
-Bzzz
-Bzzz
"What?"
Heading to the kitchen, my smartphone suddenly buzzed.
Vibrate mode made it whine like it was mocking that day Siwoo whined and fled—mood ruined.
Irritated, I opened the chats.
Messages from Lee Hyun-ah.
No, she was still sending them.
"......"
What's with her now?