The Villain Family Opposes Independence (13 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 159

I never expected the two of them to get along well in the first place. I already knew it was impossible—even if the heavens split in two.

Not only were the Ferdia and Severes families on poor terms, but these two ducal fathers had an obvious, longstanding source of conflict.

That source was the fact that the two had once been rivals in love.

They had competed over the same woman, after all.

‘Of course, Mother was incredibly beautiful.’

Recalling the glimpse I’d caught of Mother in Father’s past, I could fully understand why two accomplished men would have been so devoted to her.

Though I understood why they harbored ill feelings toward each other, I couldn’t possibly approve of them fighting over me.

Since they clearly wouldn’t reach any conclusion by arguing like this, I—the Solomon-like one—had no choice but to deliver the verdict myself.

“Both of you, listen carefully.”

The communication magic device fell silent, and Father looked at me with a grave expression. Presumably, Duke Ferdia on the other end of the device was also waiting for my next words.

I placed both hands firmly on my hips and declared,

“I will choose who I enter with, so please keep that in mind.”

At that, Father looked as stunned as if he’d just heard thunder from a clear sky.

“Wait, Elodie. Are you saying you’ll choose between Duke Ferdia and me?”

[Choose me.]

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