12 Chapter 12. Overbearing Love

'And here I thought my day was going to too well.'

Mama Ritzburg. It's not like I am afraid of her. It's just…

'Her love is too overbearing for me!'

Her love and concern for me truly goes beyond the bounds. I remember that even when original Kurt got house arrest, she called Kurt's teacher to make him understand and rectify himself.

Though it was a failure since that teacher himself is the main antagonist.

"I heard that you are about to become a demon hunter."

And right away, I knew that it was him, my father who told her about me becoming a demon hunter. 

'That old man!'

If it was possible, I wanted to depart without her knowing about it.

"That's right."

Against such mommies, I have to take stern stance. And with that I didn't bulge and said the truth. Playing with words would only make the matter complex.

Moreover…

'She is my mother. I didn't want to tell her, but since she is here, it is better to inform her.'

It took me a bit of time, but after my reincarnation, I have come to believe and adopt both Count and Countess as my father and mother.

"I forbid it! How could you can become a demon hunter?!"

"It is final."

"No! I don't allow it! Do you know what would happen to me if something happened to you?"

"What would happen?"

I looked at her with my deadpan eyes. It's not because I don't understand her love for me. It's because that line of hers is from a recent romantic novel popular in the market.

"Umm… I would be…"

"That's it, mother. You should stop reading those romantic novels."

"W-Why do you say that?"

I could see that embarrassed look on her face. Let alone her, if I use a line and someone exposed it… Just thinking about it makes me want to die.

"Do you really think I don't know the line you just said to me?"

"Even if you know it, I still don't want to become a demon hunter."

She came to me and hugged me within her arms, and started to stroke my blonde hair. I didn't want to admit it, but I really like this warmth. But I am sure that it just my childish hormones.

"I don't want you to get hurt, Kurt."

"I know."

"Then…"

"I need it, Mom."

I looked at her eyes seriously and showed her my determination. Even I am a bit scared about all this. And because of I am scared, I am trying to overcame it.

And if I delay it, I will be late. I want to have a strength on par to the protagonist, and want to defeat him. And that's when I will be able to sleep in the relief that I don't have any death flags.

"Alright."

"Huh?"

She agreed to it? I looked at her with a suspicious gaze. How could she agree without more whining. I was ready to cry, pout and take a no talk movement for a whole day against her.

"What? Are you surprised that I agreed?"

"Y-Yes."

To think she caught me thinking that. When my emotions became that so readable? 

"Now you must be thinking that how could I know what are you thinking?"

"Ah!"

Is she a psychic! I abruptly came out of her hug and looked at her with caution gaze. What if she is some kind of unknown magician not mentioned in the anime?

But what I found was…

"Ha-ha-ha! As expected, my son is the best!"

… a laugh.

And that's when I knew that I have been teased by her once again. Her pranking nature is something I really don't like. It gives me pretty deep scares.

"Don't be angry, Kurt."

"Hmph! I don't want to be hugged by you again, mother."

"Really? What if I give you ten gold coins?"

"Don't think you can coax me like that. No matter how much money you give me, it's useless."

I will become a rich businessman and make a conglomerate in this fantasy world. And here she thinks that just a measly amount of gold coins can sway me.

I am bound to change the world!

"Really? I was ready to give you hundred gold coins."

"What?!"

'A hundred coins? Where did she get that much money?'

Let alone it to sway me, I ran to her and hugged her without any hesitation. It's a hundred gold coins! With that much money… What I can't do!

And as for my integrity? It's nothing in front of that much money! But how does she know me that accurately?

"Of course, I know you, Kurt."

"Are you reading my mind again?"

"Ha-ha-ha! No. It's just… I know you. Who do you think I am? I am you mother."

And she stroked my hair just like before. This warmth… It really makes me forget about all my fear and tension.

'My mother, is it? It's not bad.'

And that is Mama Ritzburg. Her love is a bit too overbearing, but… I don't hate it.

After several hours…

'I hate her overbearing love!'

"Be careful."

"I know!"

"And you better sleep and eat well."

"I know, mother!"

'Damn! I would never agree again for a sleepover!'

And it's all because I got too emotional and agreed to her request! I was right. A villain needs to control his emotions. But for now…

"And change your clothes and…'

But for now, I have to control and shut off my ears. As expected, a villain can't have good luck!

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On the Count's room…

"It's so silent. It's good that she slept with Kurt tonight. Or else… I don't even want to think about it."

He could see her babbling all night to him about Kurt. It's good he tricked her and Kurt. Or else he wouldn't be able to afford this quiet and beautiful night to himself.

"Tonight, is my best night!"

And Count Russell slept all night with a heartful smile.

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