I Ended up Raising the Children of the Protagonists

Should I have written a reply saying that if he came to me, I would make him a kindling? But Marchen never responded, and her family never came to visit her. Oh, speaking of her family, the only one left is Count Thie. A face she had only seen in her memories came to her in person. I sighed at the fact.

 

“Marchen?”

 

“…Liev, Josef, have fun.”

 

When I got up, Liev and Josef both opened their eyes wide and tried to followed me. I smiled at the children and then gestured to the butler to guide them.

 

“Hannah, please take care of the kids.”

 

“Yes, ma’am.”

 

Of course, the children asked Hannah for help. In fact, it didn’t matter if I didn’t go to see Count Tiye. I am the other owner of this mansion, whose name is Rainswain. Marchen Rainswain would not have responded at all in this situation. I wouldn’t have had time with my kids in the first place.

 

“He’s waiting for you in the parlor.”

 

The reason I want to meet Count Tiye is because I am not ‘Marchen’.

 

‘Don’t come and shake my peace like this, I had to meet to shoot you.’

 

“Who is there?”

 

The butler correctly identified the person whose subject was unclear.

 

“They are waiting together.”

 

Together. Did you send a letter to Ainz in advance? Then he didn’t come by chance. I let out a sigh without any help.

 

“The letter arrived before the master could reject it and he came to visit.”

 

The butler must have heard me sigh and added as if he was trying to defend Ainz. I didn’t answer. This is when I heard something I wasn’t curious about. I didn’t open my mouth until I reached the reception room where my guest was. A young Lussian knight I met some time ago was banging his head against the wall.

 

“Sir Azette.”

 

“Ah, butler. And my lady, my lady?”

 

The round eyes were blue as if they were surprised. The pink hair that matched those eyes well was a bit surprising. It was only then that I realized that I had not read this knight’s expresion properly. The old butler cleared his throat a couple of times and scolded the young knight. It meant paying respect to Rainswain’s master.

 

“Excuse me…”

 

I passed him before the butler could finish his sentence. He raised his hand and knocked lightly. And immediately opened the box. There was no need to wait for permission.

 

A frowning face appeared. The red eyes on his face widen slightly.

 

“Marquisse, it’s been a while.”

 

I automatically frowned at the large body covering my face. Even though he openly expressed his displeasure, the owner of that body seemed to have no intention of stepping aside.

 

“Count Tiye.”

 

Funnily enough, the owner of that body was bitten by the soft call of the man who was my husband.

 

A cheerful laugh was heard.

 

“Haha, I’m glad to see my only sister after such a long time. I was worried because I didn’t get a reply every time I sent a letter.”

 

‘My one and only sister.’ I laughed at the words I heard. Of course, it was an obvious ridicule. The other person didn’t seem to understand the meaning of the smile. He was smiling brightly while looking at me. The only thing that resembled it was the eyes that resembled violet flowers, but the way the eyes were folded was truly disgusting.

 

I sat down at the end of the sofa where Ainz was sitting. Rather than facing Ainz while listening to Count Tiye chirping next to him, it was better to turn away from him and listen to Count Tiye’s voice from afar.

 

“Do you know how worried I was because I didn’t know the news?”

 

I knew what Count Thie meant by the news he spoke of. Obviously, he was referring to the ‘child’ of Ainz Raineswain and me. I tilted my head slightly, pretending not to notice what he was doing.

 

“I’m sorry you were so worried about me.”

 

If he was really worried, he would have noticed that I didn’t even say hello to him. I want to click my tongue at the obvious expression of his intentions. Count Tiye raised his teacup, gesturing that it was okay. He probably thought I wouldn’t know the greedy gaze that was secretly scanning me and Ainz. Ainz may not know, but even if I am not, I definitely know about ‘Marchen’.

 

“Why did you come here?”

 

So I asked.

 

“I heard you brought in the children of the Marquess of Hawes??”

 

The foolish count answered that question. It wasn’t answered, but that question was no different from the answer. The reason why Marchen didn’t come to me even if I didn’t send any reply, and came to me only now. Will the children of Hawes, who lost their parents, take on Rainswain’s name? It must have come from such a foolish thought.

 

I opened my mouth, trying hard to swallow the laughter that was about to burst out.

 

“They are cute kids.”

 

The head of Marchen’s ‘Family’ was a person like this, all her ‘family’ was like this. They imagined her story without even the slightest possibility and tormented her. They were obsessed with their greed and wanted to use her as their means. My fists clenched. Even though I have the same Rainswain name as Ainz, they are unable to open their mouths to Ainz and continue to criticize me. However, seeing that Ainz answered his letter and he came forward without any fear of rejection, it seems that he had really let his imagination run wild.

 

“Ainz.”

 

I called out to Ainz, who didn’t make a sound while sharing the story with Count Tiye.

 

“Tell me, aren’t they cute kids?” she asked with only a smile on her face. There was no eye contact.

 

Even if he saw me, there was no way I would run into him because I wasn’t looking at him.

 

“They’re cute kids.”

 

At first glance, it was a couple’s everyday conversation, but their voices were consistently dry, like the winding of a clock. I turned my head and looked at Count Tiye.

 

“You must be tired because you came this far to ask that question.”

 

“M-Mar, no, Marchioness, just wait a moment.”

 

“I don’t think there will be any room for the Count to stay.”

 

I heard the answer to my question. There was nothing more to ask, and nothing more I wanted to hear from him.

 

“Ainz, is there anything you would like to ask the Count?”

 

“No.”

 

As our conversation continued monotonously, the Count simply silenced him. He seemed taken aback by the unexpected situation. I guess so. The Marchen he knew was the sister who held her breath and lowered her head. On the day that his sister lost her child, I read the emotions in his eyes and he didn’t even know how I had changed… and I didn’t want to be here anymore…

 

“There’s no need to see me off. Ainz, could you please see me off?”

 

“All right.”

 

At times like this, Ainz Rainswain was a very convenient person. I walked past the Count and put my hand on his handlebar. The sound of the turning handle was like a clear sound of laughter. There was no voice heard through the door that closed with a small sound.

 

“I… my lord.”

 

I turned my head when I heard a voice calling me. Was it called Sir Azette? The knight with a young face looked at me and hesitated. The shaking blue eyes seem to be worried about me.

I had that feeling. That’s why I drew a faint smile.

 

“It’s okay.”

 

I walked on, swallowing the knight’s unpleasant worries.

 

* * *

 

“Am I a moron?”

 

“It is a clear fact that everyone in ‘Lussia’ knows and even Ainz knows that Sir Azette is an idiot. Why are you doing this again?”

 

At the soft voice coming from behind, Roa opened his eyes wide and opened his mouth. But no voice came out. Roa grabbed his neck in a voice that didn’t come out. The person wearing the white robe let out a small laugh at the ridiculous appearance.

 

“Lord Azette, there are guests inside. You must be quiet.”

 

Roa pursed his lips as if he felt unfair.

 

“…Asette!! Oh, it came out.”

 

“Yes, why did you call me?”

 

The person called ‘Asel’ had a voice whose gender it was difficult to guess. It was hard to see her face because she was wearing a robe, but her blue eyes and white hair flowing from her neck caught a glimpse of her every time she moved. Roa’s eyes narrowed slightly at the voice full of playfulness.

 

“Please! Please don’t sneak up behind me like that!”

 

“Yes, Sir Azette. I will be careful.”

 

Although he had never protected Roa, he cast a distrustful gaze towards Asher. Asel Terka, unknown age, unknown origin, no one knew the identity of this wizard. Nobody knew when, where, or how I met Ainz Rainswain and came to LRussia. However, my master trusted the wizard in front of me, and the wizard in front of me protected my master with outstanding skills. Still, there were many knights who distrusted the suspicious wizard whose identity was unknown. Above all, he is a suspicious wizard who calls his master ‘Ainz’ or something like that. However, Roa Azette was a knight who had seen Asher’s outstanding skills firsthand and had complete faith in him. He pushed his face in as if Asher wanted to look inside the door.

 

“Is Master still talking?

 

“I think the lady came out.”

 

“The master has come out. I think the story will end soon.”

 

“Roa Azette, Asher Terka.”

 

Roa was startled by the unexpected voice and his body stiffened. As I turned my stiff muscles, I saw my master looking at me with an emotionless face. Ainz’s gaze moved to the robed wizard next to Roa.

 

“Asher, have you finished your work?”

 

“Yes, Ainz. I don’t think Ainz’s work is over. Shall we come later?”

 

“No, please come in.”

 

As Ainz took her steps, Count Tiye, who had been hidden by her body, appeared. Ainz, who was about to enter the living room, stopped him and added,

 

“Roa, please see Count Tiye off.”

 

“Huh? I’m the master’s…”

 

Before Ainz could finish his sentence, he entered the living room. Asher smiled and patted Roa on the shoulder.

 

“Sir Azette, how many times have I told you that Ainz is bothered by escorts?”

 

The door closed and Count Tiye could be heard taking deep breaths. He seemed to be holding back his anger, or he seemed to be trying hard to hide his fright.

 

“Hey, there’s someone I need to meet before I leave the mansion.”

 

At Count Tiye’s irritated voice, Roa Asette frowned slightly.

 

“I can guide you to the best of my knowledge.”

 

“Marchen, I have to meet that woman again.”

 

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