When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 49

Leoldo is a very intelligent child, even though he is young.

Since you were closely observing Lucienne’s actions just now, you must have understood what is about to happen.

Even though Leoldo had immense magical power and talent, he was still unstable, so it was much more reassuring for Lucienne, who had Aman by her side to provide aid, to use magic, even if it had been a while.

For Lucienne, that’s not a big deal of magic either.

It was a magic I used often when I was a child, but my parents always told me not to use it outside.

It’s a magic that even Claudine doesn’t know, and no one except my parents is aware of it.

Claudine and the knight guards seem to be letting their guard down because it’s just the two of us, Aman and me…

At first, I wished the guards would arrive quickly, but now, ironically, it’s precisely because of the current situation that Claudine and the others have an opening.

The knights standing silently behind Claudine were listening to the exchange with Lucienne, and it was evident they were only half-interested.

However, the reason they don’t immediately leave this place is probably because they don’t want Lucienne to cause a commotion.

Lucienne bowed her head, repeatedly clenching and unclenching her hands.

Claudine is watching the scene with a satisfied expression.

Eventually, Lucienne lifted her face, stared intently at Leoldo, and then shifted her gaze to Claudine.

“Claudine, you were never interested in me. You just wanted to use me as a stepping stone. That’s why you don’t even know the pranks I pulled when I was little.”

“What is that? Such a ridiculous thing—!?”

Ignoring Claudine’s snort of laughter, Lucienne cast a light magic spell without chanting.

It wasn’t that bright, but it was sudden, so both Claudine and the knight guard closed their eyes.

Lucienne quickly stepped forward as soon as the spell was cast, roughly picked up Leoldo, and then started running simultaneously with Aman.

“Wait, wait a minute!”

Since they haven’t dealt much damage, Claudine and the escort knights are following closely behind.

The knights, as expected, quickly caught up with Lucienne.

Aman deflects the knight who reaches out to grab him with an unfamiliar attack spell.

However, it still didn’t deal any significant damage, and Lucienne crouched down on the spot, determined to protect Leoldo at all costs.

“Mother! I—I!”

I can hear Leoldo’s worried voice.

If I use magic, I might end up causing my mother even more suffering, and I’m hesitating about it.

Even though I tried to tell Leoldo that I’m okay, I couldn’t voice it because both my physical and magical strength had declined due to using light magic without chanting.

Even so, Leoldo is in my arms.

Lucienne had no fear at all after that.

No matter what happens—even if I have to use myself as a shield, I will protect Leoldo to the end.

At that moment, when he tried to stand up once more with that strong will――.

“Sorry for being late.”

The moment I felt my entire body enveloped in a gentle warmth, I heard Craig’s reassuring voice.

It seems that a protective spell has been cast around Lucienne and Leoldo.

Feeling how incredibly comfortable it was, Lucienne searched for Aman.

It seems that Aman has also been given a protective spell by Craig.

Relieved, Lucienne finally turned her gaze to Craig and gasped.

Craig is directing a fierce expression of hatred and anger towards Claudine.

“Y-Your Majesty…”

“Answer me, Claudine. Was this your own decision, or were you instructed by your father?”

“N-No, that’s not it! Your Majesty, you are mistaken! I was only protecting His Highness! Lucienne is making a huge fuss and trying to frame me as a kidnapper!”

“Are you asking me to believe that?”

“It’s a fact!”

Craig, who came when Lucienne was holed up in the detached palace, was very angry.

I had never seen Craig so terrifying before, but now I feel an anger that surpasses even that.

Even Lucienne’s body trembled, so the fear that Claudine felt as she faced that anger head-on was beyond measure.

Even Claudine’s bodyguards are frozen in fear, yet she still retorts defiantly.

However, Craig didn’t seem to be moved by Claudine at all.

“Father, that’s not true! Mother helped me!”

In place of Lucienne, who was gasping for breath after using light magic for the first time in a while and the subsequent escape, Leoldo appealed to Craig.

That small body was trembling, and it was clear that Leoldo was also being overwhelmed by Craig’s anger.

Craig seemed to notice the situation and quickly suppressed the anger magic emanating from him.

“I’m sorry. It must have been tough for you, right?”

Craig knelt down and lifted Lucienne, who was holding Leoldo, as she was.

Lucienne couldn’t even make a sound and bit her lip in frustration at her own inadequacy.

As if to reproach her, Craig pressed his lips against Lucienne’s.

“Father got angry! Father got angry at Mother!”

Leoldo raised his voice happily, and Lucienne blushed, forgetting the situation.

There, I hear Claudine’s voice tinged with anger.

“Your Majesty! Don’t you believe me!? You have always loved me, haven’t you!?”

“I have never loved you. The only reason I listened to your stories was because you told me about Lucienne. But even that was filled with lies.”

“That’s… that’s a lie…! I’m much more suited to be the empress than Lucienne!”

Claudine didn’t so much feel shocked by Craig’s words as she began to tremble with anger.

And then, he drew the sword of the nearby knight and raised it against Craig, who had turned his back.

Of course, Claudine staggered under the weight of the sword, but even so, Lucienne held Leo tightly as if to protect him.

However, Craig, without looking back, lightly waved one hand as if swatting away a bug, still holding Lucienne and the others with one arm.

Not only Claudine, but the knights who had drawn their swords were also blown back as if they had been hit by something.

Claudine and the others lie still, not moving an inch.

Still being held by Craig, Lucienne looked at Claudine and the others over his sturdy back and cautiously asked.

“Wh-where is Claudine…?”

“He’s just passed out. He can’t give a statement if he’s dead. We’ll restrain him immediately.”

“I see…”

Craig gently stroked Lucienne’s cheek as she let out a sigh of relief, but her face was marked by a pained frown.

“I’m sorry, Lucienne. I made you feel bad. Thank you for protecting Leoldo.”

“No, I’m fine. Is there anywhere that hurts, Leoldo?”

“I’m feeling a bit suffocated.”

“Oh, sorry, Leoldo.”

Lucienne shook her head and answered Craig, while Leoldo peeked out from her arms and smiled apologetically.

In a desperate attempt, it seemed she had been hugging too tightly, so Lucienne hurriedly loosened her grip.

“Aman, can you walk by yourself?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Aman answered firmly and then suddenly smiled.

Craig, who nodded lightly, began to walk while carrying Lucienne and Leoldo.

Craig’s refusal to look back at all might be to prevent Leoldo from seeing Claudine and the others.

“Cr-Craig, me too――!?”

Craig silences Lucienne’s words, who was about to say that if only she could be held by Leoldo, she would be able to walk, with another kiss.

When I covered my face out of embarrassment, Leoldo’s face lit up with joy.

“I’m happy.”

“Leoldo, it’s good to be happy, but you need to seriously reflect on the fact that you worried everyone.”

“I’m sorry…”

When Craig spoke to him in a slightly stern tone, the sparkle disappeared from Leoldo’s face, and he looked dejected.

Seeing that figure makes me want to protect and comfort them, but Lucienne holds back.

When Lucienne averted her gaze from the dejected Leoldo, the magic knights rushed to the motionless Claudine and the others.

“Those can be left to the knights. The interrogation will come later.”

Noticing Lucienne’s gaze, Craig speaks.

Lucienne and Leoldo, still in Craig’s arms, returned to the room, surprising the passing nobles and servants.

Of course, everyone is relieved to see Leoldo safe and sound.

And when Lucienne entered Leoldo’s room, she was once again taken aback, her eyes wide with surprise.