83 83. Father-in-Law

Immortals, Vampires, Deities, and The Protagonist; these entities are almost invincible and cannot easily be killed. They are so hard to kill; they can even survive a nuke in a way one would not expect…except for Immortals, everyone knows how they'll survive — they're Immortals.

However, according to the many legends Colt had gathered, even they can be slain. In this world, the so-called Immortal Slaying weapons can be found. Even The Protagonist can be killed if the Goddess wants him to…or, so he thinks.

Nothing is impossible to kill. Every life will end after some time. Colt knows this all, but there is one opponent he does not know how to beat.

That person is his Father-in-Law. Colt awoke rather late today of all days when he should have been up early to greet the Marquise first. However, when he got up, he heard something somewhere in the manor and decided to check what was happening.

Little did he know that he would be shocked to see what he would see.

Outside the back garden of the manor, there's a big tree that provides shade. That's where Colt and Mina like to spend their time to rest while watching over the three kids frolic about with big smiles on their faces.

Today was supposed the day of the reckoning. Colt couldn't come up with a plan to reason with the Marquise and be ready to face everything he will throw at him.

But something weird was going on that Colt couldn't comprehend. Now is the time when the Marquise should be beating the shit out of him for lying. But at the moment, the Final Boss to the road to acceptance was playing with the three children with the Count.

"Are you also our Grampapy?" Hylda asked with a big smile on her face.

The Marquise saw that unfazed and honest smile of hers and with replied with a big smile himself, "Yes, that I am. Also, um, can you and the little one call me that one more time?"

The Marquise requested at Hylda while pointing at little Filla.

Filla already heard Marquise Liron's words, and together with Hylda and Lyra, who decided to join in, she called out, "Grampapy!"

"Hehehehe." The marquise let out a creepy laugh befitting of a pedophile, and then turned to the Count and gave him a thumbs up.

"You have done well in teaching them, my friend." '

"Of course."

That's the words the two exchanged as they met eyes.

Though Marquise Vera had a scar going down his right temple to his neck and had a scruffy beard with a bulky body making him look like a bear, Hylda asked without flinching. Even adults are scared of Marquise Vera, and it was a mystery how Mina's beauty came out of from the abomination that is him.

Hylda should be terrified, but her bright smile couldn't be fazed. She was already experienced with dealing with the surprisingly soft Count, so she was courageous. The Marquise liked that.

Mina mysteriously walked out from behind her beloved and saw his reaction.

"Are you surprised to see them like this?" Mina asked, shocking Colt out of his daze.

Colt couldn't say much and could barely nod his head.

Chuckling at his childish response, Colt was invited by Mina to take a seat under the shade and watch them play. She said nothing, and he was the same. They enjoyed the peaceful sight of the children playing with the two warriors.

It was an odd but peaceful sight.

The Marquise and the Count continued to play with the children until 8:00 am. The children were called by the Countess to come in as their lessons are about to start.

Filla was only four and should have been excepted from the lessons, but she insisted on learning them, so she was also going inside with them. But it wasn't just the three children made to enter as the Count was also dragged back to take care of the paperwork.

"Liron, I'll be going now. Make it quick and help me with something, I need to talk to you about something first."

"Okay, just go and do your job. I have something to talk to your son."

"Sure, just make sure not to kill him…son, Goodluck."

Finally, everyone left, and Colt was left with Mina and the Marquise outside. It was not the most appropriate place to talk, but before Colt could attempt anything to change location, the Marquise already sat on the grass a meter away from him.

"Colt Edgeworth, when are you planning to hold the wedding?"

"Huh?" Colt blanked out as he tilted his head in confusion, "What was that?"

The Marquise looked at Colt with disgust as if he was looking at a retarded man, "What you don't even know marriage is? Wait, are you telling me you won't get married to my daughter!? HUHHHHHH!?"

The words of the Marquise suddenly unleashed the demon lord that is Mina's silent anger. She stared at Colt, and that alone carried enough to wait for Colt to feel threatened.

With the daughter giving him a death glare and the father polishing his fist to beat him to a pulp, Colt quickly answered, "Of course I'm going to marry her, not once have I thought otherwise."

The daughter smiled cheerfully, and the father snorted. Colt's life was spared.

'Being indecisive and slow will cost me my life someday…wait, isn't that the same as dying in the most foolish manner?'

The Marquise, who was satisfied with his answer, shrugged his shoulders, "Is that so, then decide when the marriage is. It should be held this year. I don't care about honor and stuff, but if my daughter gets defamed because of her getting pregnant before her marriage, then I might wage war against the nobles. I'm going to your father now."

With his mind floating in a sea of thought, Colt heard the Marquise's words and instantly got up from where he sat.

"Father-in-Law wait a minute!"

"Huh? What is it?"

Colt called out without thinking much about his actions. But there is something he must confirm.

"Are you not angry about me lying? And weren't you going to punch me?"

The Marquise had to tilt his head in confusion, "Why the hell would I punch you? Have you done anything wrong!? Wait, don't tell you cheated or something!?"

Mina's silent stare was unleashed…

Colt quickly answered, "Of course I didn't. Also, that is not the reason why I asked. I wanted to know if you, Father-in-Law is angered by my lies."

Liron saw the brewing anxiousness in Colt's eyes and then grinned, "Hehe, are you worried about the words of your father? Don't worry about it. I made him say that. I wanted to see if you're going to run away if I made him say that, and now that I saw your guts to stay and await my arrival and even oversleep, I can say that you pass.

"I was merely testing you, so don't worry about it. Also, don't think much about the matter of your daughters. Shickly and I had been wanting grandchildren since five years ago, and we've wished for you two to bless us with one since you two got engaged all those months ago, so they are a godsend to us.

"As for your lies, that doesn't matter to me…if my angelic daughter complained about it, then sure I would beat the shit out of you. But you and Mina already talked about the whole matter. Mina already knew about this before a week had passed after you got engaged, correct? She could have annulled at that time, but she didn't. That means she accepted everything about you. If you love her and she loves you, then that's all that matters to me. Oh yeah, but make sure not to make her cry or else…your answer!?"

"Yes, Father-in-Law."

Colt bowed, and Liron entered the manor in search of Shickly.

"So, the marriage, when are we going to hold it?" Soon after the Marquise left, Mina quickly asked.

Colt's body jolted and realized something very crucial to his survival. With a wry smile, he gave his answer, "Um, in November? Does that…work? Hmmm, seems not so much, huh."

Mina's silent smile emerged, and from that Colt had to use his sharpened tongue to make sure his wordings won't result in full yandere activation. His battle is just beginning.

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The Regalus Kingdom is located South East of the Eastern Continent. They are positioned in a very dangerous position, for they are near two of the seven Forbidden zones of the Eastern Continent.

Down South where one of the Greatest General watches over is the Magical Beast Forest, where the majority of beings residing within are Tier-5 Savage Magical Beasts. The ocean is just beyond the Forest, but no one dare goes there, for it is also infested with Magical Beasts. That is the reason why the Wing City, the capital city of the Edgeworth Fief and closest to the Forest, don't import fishes despite being so close.

Eastward there stood one of the three Great Families, the Genesis Family, and near them are is another Forbidden area known as the Valley of Death. It is a place where the undead gathers.

At the moment, the Genesis Family is in turmoil after the mysterious deaths of the Elders. The Valley of the Death is watched over the Genesis Family.

Monitoring its activities, so no bizarre is going on. But with the valley staying at peace for a hundred years and the sudden eruption of trouble in the Genesis Family began. The Valley of Death was left unattended as the people posted over there was called back to help their respective supporters and show their loyalty.

However, at this moment, the Valley of Death became lively as lifeless beings started walking the land.

"Nya, mew, meow." (We're going to the Valley of Death.)