## Chapter 758 – The Bellatude Earldom

Waking up early, Winia and I immediately headed to the bathroom, washed up, and did some light grooming.

We thought about eating, but settled for a few pieces of jerky to stave off the hunger.

We could always talk while eating there.

Winia wore a black H-line skirt and a frilly white blouse. She didn’t wear a hat, nor did she bring any staff. Her shoes were black with pointy, upturned toes, making them look like something a clown would wear.

She said the buckle at the ankle was the key detail, but they looked rather peculiar to me.

But then again, it’s not like mages haven’t been wearing shoes like these for ages. Winia doesn’t wear them often, but apparently, wearing something like this is mage etiquette for certain occasions.

Overall, she looked quite neat.

There wasn’t much exposed skin besides her thighs, and she only wore gold clip-on earrings. Still, the way her chest jutted out so prominently, no matter what she wore, was a bit distracting.

But since her mother was said to be even bigger than Winia… I probably don’t need to worry about being too respectful of such prodigious breasts, right?

Breasts, huh.

Come to think of it, I feel a little better.

If you think about it, that means Winia could grow even bigger than her mom.

Even though Winia says nasty things, the fact that she cares about her appearance suggests she considers this a somewhat important event.

Of course, I think so too.

I had a suit-like outfit tailored for myself.

The Gilded Ironclad Archangel Battle Priest Armor set is my trademark, but a suit would be better for this occasion.

Since I live in the capital anyway, it’s good to have a formal outfit like this, so I went to a clothing shop and commissioned one.

It’s a bit different from modern suits, of course, but I had it custom-made based on the closest possible design. After trying it on, it looked better than I expected.

I’m in good shape thanks to my inhuman training.

My pumped-up upper body makes the clothes look good.

A black suit. A crisp white dress shirt and tie underneath. It feels a bit unfamiliar since it’s a modern style, but a suit is the way to go for formal occasions.

And then…

“Hehehe.”

I put on Garoth’s `hide`.

The Garoth’s hide that I had commissioned had already been made into a magnificent garment. A coat made from the hide of the cruel and ferocious Lycanthrope clan.

No.

It’s more accurate to say I `wear` it.

The savage wolf’s head was perfectly preserved. I put it right on top of my head, and the long hide draped down my shoulders.

Standing in front of the mirror like that, it went well with the suit.

Doesn’t it make me look like a powerful warrior?

This is the intellectual barbarian.

Kim Kat, the Demonic Heavenly Fiend.

“Damn, you look so cool in black.”
“Hehehe, really?”

Even Winia admitted it. I was already quite satisfied, but Winia saying that made me twice as happy.

“That outfit looks better than I thought. You’re big and tall, and it’s tailored to fit your body perfectly, so it looks really sharp. Did you always have such a good sense of fashion?”

It’s not my sense.

I just remembered the saying that a man’s hair and suit make the man.

“Ah, well. I’m an educated barbarian, after all. It’s a given.”
“Yeah. So throw that wolf hide away.”
“Huh?”

What?

“Get rid of that hideous thing you’re wearing.”
“But… this is the most important part of the look…”
“Take it off now.”
“Goddammit…”

I immediately took off Garoth’s hide and put it on the sofa. Ah, damn it, I really liked that. A wolf hide is the way to go with a suit.

But what can I do?

Winia is from another world, so she doesn’t know about `looks`.

“Sit down, Kat. I’ll tie your hair up.”
“Okay.”

I brought a round chair and sat down, and Winia started tying my hair up. She seemed to want to style it however she wanted, leaving some bangs and trying different things.

Her hands were quite skillful.

Soon, my hair was done.

“Yeah. Let’s do it like this.”
“I like it.”

I quite liked it.

After finishing our preparations, we sat on the sofa in the living room on the first floor, had a simple tea, and talked one last time about how to act today. There wasn’t anything new, it was all stuff we had already discussed.

It didn’t take long.

—Creak.

The sound of a carriage could be heard from outside the house.

“Looks like they’re here. Winia, let’s go.”

It’s time to go out. I already told Ari that we were going to Winia’s house today, so we can just go and come back. That’s why Ari is still asleep.

“Okay.”

We put on our shoes and opened the front door together. I didn’t bring any weapons. At my level, it doesn’t really matter whether I have weapons or not.

—Thud.

Sure enough, there was a carriage waiting in front of our mansion. We walked towards it.

“Winia. That’s it, right?”
“I think so.”

A carriage.

I don’t usually say this, but this carriage was a damn good, high-class carriage. It looked fancy at a glance, and the Bellatude family crest was clearly emblazoned on it, making it quite different from our carriage.

The advantage of our carriage, pulled by Ilryong and Iryong, is that it’s big, but it’s not a fancy item.

Anyway, it was a high-class carriage pulled by two black horses that looked like they were of a great breed. Damn, I want to buy a good carriage too. Is this the desire to have a good car?

“I’ve come to pick you up, Miss.”

The one who brought the carriage was none other than Erika, the maid we met last time. Usually, they would send someone lower down for this kind of thing, right?

It was unexpected that she came to pick us up herself.

Blonde hair and green eyes. She must be at least ten years older than Winia, but she still looks young. Judging from the fact that I don’t feel any mana, she must have maintained her beauty through thorough self-care as a regular person.

Is that the maid’s duty?

She bowed politely and maintained that posture as if waiting for Winia’s reply.

“…Well, it’s been a while.”
“Didn’t I say so?”

Only then did she straighten her back and slightly lower her head as she spoke.

“The Lady of the House ordered me to escort you with the utmost respect. Therefore, I will escort you with the utmost respect.”
“Do you think Mom will really treat me with respect?”
“…I do not know.”
“I guess not. I was just asking. Can I get in now? But did only Erika come?”
“Yes. I came alone. I would be grateful if you would board.”

—Squeak.

Winia naturally opened the door of the carriage and got in. As soon as Winia got in, Erika spoke to me in a small voice.

“And… Mr. Kim Kat.”
“Yes, Erika.”
“Please take good care of Winia.”
“I always love her, so don’t worry. Then I’ll board.”

I’m always doing well.
I also got into the carriage and sat next to Winia.

The inside was spacious, and there were windows with curtains on both sides. Above all, the seats were quite plush sofas. It felt good to sit down.

“Then we will depart.”

Soon, I heard that voice.

—Rattle.

Erika, sitting in the driver’s seat, skillfully started driving the carriage. A high-ranking maid seems to be good at driving carriages as well.

* * *

The scenery of the capital whizzed past the window.

It took quite a while to get there. It’s a big neighborhood, so it’s only natural. Winia was just looking out the window, not trying to say anything.

She must have a lot on her mind.

“Winia, what are you thinking about?”
“Umm… just. Well. A little about home.”
“Is it something so troubling that you need to worry about it?”
“It’s not like that. Just thinking.”
“Is that so? Anyway, don’t worry. Just relax. What’s the problem when I’m here? Just think of it as going to a nearby shopping district. It’s no big deal.”
“…That’s right. Yeah. I’ll think of it that way.”

Soon, we arrived at Winia’s family’s estate.

—The Bellatude Earldom.

Headed by Winia’s mother, Zenia Bellatude, the Lady of the House, it is a prestigious magical family with various manors, businesses, and mines.

They are economically prosperous and all that.

“Oh my god.”

The mansion was as grand as its reputation suggested.

The neat and well-kept garden was full of flowers, and various servants were moving around busily. There were also many family soldiers.

But the most splendid thing was the mansion building.

It was damn big and fancy.

It was at least several times bigger and wider than our house. It was such a good house that the words “wizard aristocrat” naturally came to mind.

Land prices must be insanely expensive in the capital, but those bitches are living so well.

“Kat. Don’t act like a hick. You’ll look bad if you’re too surprised.”
“Okay.”

Winia seemed nonchalant. Well, she’s lived here, so it’s only natural.

“Please follow me.”
Erica led us in. We followed her into the building. There wasn’t much conversation between us. Erica was quiet, and Winia didn’t initiate any conversation either.

So, I stayed quiet too.

ㅡInside the mansion.

As soon as we entered, there were statues and portraits decorating the hallway.

All the women had pink hair and huge breasts. Were these Winia’s ancestors? I wasn’t interested in the men, so I erased them from my sight.

“These are portraits and statues of the past heads of the family.”
“Hmm.”

So many huge boobs.
Is this a dream mansion?

But the statues’ breasts are so big that they just look like lewd sculptures.

“Please wait here. The head of the family will call you soon.”

The place we were led to was the guest room, which is usually found in noble mansions. It was quite spacious, with sofas and desks scattered around.

“…Erica.”

Winia called her.

“Yes, Miss.”

Erica bowed her head.

“…No. See you later.”
“…I’ll see you later.”

They seem a bit awkward.
Then Erica left.

Leaving Winia and me alone in the room.

“Winia, looking at the portraits of the past heads of the family.”
“All you see is boobs, you darkie?”
“Am I some kind of boob man? Only seeing boobs?”
“More bullshit. Sigh… Seriously. We’re finally here. I can’t help but be nervous.”
“Hehehe, you’re always so confident, what’s with the nerves?”
“I don’t know.”

Actually, I’ve seen Winia looking anxious like this several times. So, it’s not unfamiliar. I just went and sat next to her and held her hand.

She’s my woman, no matter what anyone says.

“Your hands are so big, darkie.”
“Your boobs are so big, Winia.”
“What the fuck? What are you saying?”
“Hehehe, oh man, that’s hilarious.”

We were talking like that when…

ㅡBANG!

Suddenly, the door was violently opened, and a woman burst in.

“Sister…!”

It was obvious that she was Winia’s sister.

Since she called her “sister,” she must be the younger sister. But her eyes look twice as mean as Winia’s. Her pink hair was short, and she was about the same height as Winia.

But crucially, her breasts were about three cups smaller.

ㅡYou’re a `failure`.

Anyway, she seemed quite angry… Could it be that she and Winia were particularly close? Is that why she’s angry that Winia came back now?

“What kind of face do you have to come back here!!!!”

Well, why.

“You trashy bitch!!! You fucking bitch!! Because of you, I! I…!”
“…Serena? What nonsense are you spouting as soon as you arrive? And were we ever close enough to curse at each other?”

Winia, who had stood up, tilted her head and responded naturally. Unlike Serena, who was trying to vent her emotions, she was calm.

“Eek!”

ㅡWHOOSH!

Then, she suddenly pulled a wand from her waist and tried to cast some kind of magic, and I reflexively jumped out and snatched her wand and broke it.

ㅡSNAP!

“Hey, what are you doing! What are you doing! Magic indoors!”
“Ah!”

What the fuck is going on right now?

Is she trying to attack? Could it be that she and Winia are not on good terms? If she’s attacking out of the blue, there must be some story behind it… But she’s Winia’s sister, so I can’t hit her.

“I’m asking what you’re doing, sister-in-law!!!”
“A, ah… Y, you barbarian!! Get out of here!!”

She was an even worse person than Winia.

I grabbed her wrist a little harder.

“Let go! Let go of me!”
“If you don’t calm down, I’ll destroy my sister-in-law!!!”
“Wh, wh, what?! De, de, destroy?!”

The moment she widened her eyes, I finally let go of her wrist.

“Just kidding. What’s going on that you’re trying to attack Winia? Talk to me, you fucking sister-in-law. You scared the shit out of me.”
“Ah, ah…”

Moment of confusion.

“Eek…!”

And then anger again.

“I got married instead of you, sister!!!!”

While venting her anger, she pointed at Winia and shouted shrilly.

…Married instead?

“Do you know how much I suffered!!”
“What…?”

Winia was just as flustered. Winia, narrowing her eyes, looked back and forth between me and Serena.

“Hic…! Hic…! You trashy bitch…! Why are you coming back now…! Hic! If it weren’t for you, I would have been with Lord Medes…!”

And then she suddenly burst into tears. In the face of that inhumanly flustered appearance, I immediately tore at my hair and jumped to Winia’s side.

“It’s all because of you! My marriage failed too! I couldn’t be with Lord Medes either! It’s all because you left!!! I got married instead of you because of you!!”

Hatred and rage erupt.

“Why did I! Why did I have to get married instead of you!!”

Serena was saying that while looking at Winia.

“My life has been ruined because of you!! But…! But what kind of face do you have to come home with now!!! Just go out and die!!! Just die, why…! Hic! Hicc…! You trashy bitch…!”

This.

Judging from the situation, her married life seems to have gone to shit… And she seems to be blaming Winia for it.

So, she got stuck with the arranged marriage that was originally promised to Winia? So she couldn’t be with this Medes or Medei guy, and her life went to shit?

“It’s all because of you!!!”

She claimed, venting her emotions. It was a good thing I smashed the wand. Otherwise, a magic war would have already broken out.

“…”

Winia’s eyes narrowed.

“Why is that my fault?”
“What?”
“Why is that my fault?”
“Wh, what now…!”

ㅡWHOOSH!

Winia shouted, momentarily throwing her hair back.

“Why is that my fault, you idiot!! Then? Are you saying I should have been sold off for you? Huh?! You can’t even do magic, what the hell, really!!”
“Wh, what…!”
“If you didn’t like it, you should have left! If you didn’t want to get married, you should have left like me, you bitch!!! You’re not doing anything, just sitting comfortably at home, who the hell are you yelling at, you fucking bitch!!!”
“Th, this crazy…!”

Serena’s expression froze, as if she was dumbfounded by those words.

“Is that what you’re saying to me now…?!”

Hmm.

“I’m because of you…! I got married instead of you… And this is how it turned out…! Originally, you should have gotten married!!! If that had happened, I would have been with Lord Medes…!”

What the fuck right now.

“My life has been ruined because of you!!! And you can say that to me!!!”

Is that what you say to Winia?

Bullshit.

“…!”

Winia was about to say something.

“What a fucking bitch!! Sister-in-law!! Get out of here, you monster!! Are you saying Winia should have married instead of you!!”
“Wh, what did you say?!”
“Fate and life are something you create yourself! What effort did you make!”

I stepped in front of Winia and shouted.

Listening to her talk, she was so selfish and awful that I couldn’t stand it. She got stuck with an arranged marriage? So what? Winia left home because she didn’t like it. If she didn’t like it, she shouldn’t blame Winia, she should have left too.

Winia left home and went through all kinds of hardships… Anyway. She did. But this woman just lived at home, didn’t she?

She didn’t try to avoid marriage like Winia, and she accepted it.

With that kind of attitude?

Above all, her basic mindset is that Winia should have gotten married for her sake.

I couldn’t stand it.

“If you didn’t want to get married, sister-in-law should have left home like Winia, why are you yelling at Winia!!!”
“Wh, why should I! Why should I leave! If you hadn’t left so irresponsibly…! This was your marriage! Not my marriage!”
“You’re talking bullshit, you fucking bitch! If you weren’t my sister-in-law, you would have been chopped up here, you bastard!!”
“H, heok…!”

When I threatened her like that, Serena stepped back.

“Th, this crazy…!”

A face full of resentment.

ㅡSqueak.

At that time, the door opened again.

“Miss. The head of the family is calling for you… Ah. Miss Serena.”
“Fuck…! Fuck…! Hic! Hicc!!!!”

Serena, who was shedding tears, ran out.

“…”

What the.

“Miss…?”
“…Sigh. It’s nothing. Please guide us quickly.”
“Understood.”

As if nothing had happened, we immediately followed Erica out. She led us to the place where the `head of the family` was waiting… No, seriously, I’m still so pissed off that I can’t stand it.

Was she waiting today, knowing Winia was coming, to say that?

“Darkie, let’s talk about this later… No. Thank you. For saying that.”
“It’s only natural. And that sister-in-law was a fucking bitch.”

She should have left too.

You choose your own destiny. I don’t pity people who blame others for being swept away by fate. And if the person they’re blaming is Winia, I can never forgive them.

Who dares to yell at my woman.

“Darkie…”
“I told you to trust me.”
“…Yeah.”
“Let’s talk about this later.”

So, we went deeper into the mansion.

“This is the place.”

ㅡSqueak.

The door opened.

“Head of the family. I’ve brought the Miss and her spouse.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”

ㅡA beautiful voice is heard.

Erica, who had bowed her head, turned around and left.

“…”
“…”

Beyond the luxurious dining table, the figure of a woman sitting down came into view.

ㅡXenia Bellatude.
Winia’s mother.

At first glance, she looks like Winia.

ㅡBeautiful.

Her pink hair, her face. But you couldn’t say they were exactly the same.

Her impression was… a little more mature.

She’s the same height, but you can tell that she has a `more mature` atmosphere. Yes, to put it bluntly, she had a seductive impression. Her hair was also longer and more flowing, making her feel antique.

ㅡThe feeling unique to older women.

And above all.

“Sit down. Winia.”

Those breasts placed on the table.

ㅡHuge boobs.

Even bigger than Winia’s.
…At least three cups bigger.

“And that barbarian over there too.”