How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

I nodded, overwhelmed.

“Hello, Lavigne.”

When I took the lead in grabbing the leash, Fifi took a step back and rubbed his head against my leg.

Grr, grrr.

How did you tame him in the end?

“Thank you for being so kind to me. Well, I didn’t know you were a princess…”

Looking at the atmosphere, I don’t think I need to bow my head. I laughed softly.

“Let’s get along well in the future.”

“What?”

Lavigne looked at me with a pale face.

“Didn’t you know that I was a princess?”

I didn’t know before.

“I only found out today. Anyway, thanks for not inviting me. Like you said, it doesn’t sound like a very interesting meeting.”

Was it okay for me to talk to the princess like that? It didn’t matter now.

“Then excuse me. Dad told me to come home early.”

“…”

“Oh, see you next time, ah. I would be grateful if you would smile at me, if possible. I’d appreciate it if you smiled first.”

I smiled.

I tried to look as Collen as much as possible. A bit shameless, arrogant and reckless. As a person who has who has never been rejected in their life.

Lavigne didn’t scream anymore. She could only quietly look at me with trembling eyes.

‘Since I’m a duke’s daughter, they’re afraid of me.’

At that moment I realized. I’ve stepped into the Duke’s family, and I live in their world.

Even when I turned around, everyone just stared at me without saying anything.

I climbed into the carriage holding Fifi by the leash.

As Fifi climbed into the carriage, the duke’s carriage, which was larger than a normal carriage, I stumbled once. The carriage was full.

“He’s so gentle.”

I opened my eyes wide. Fifi purred like a cat and continued to rub against my skirt.

‘Fifi is a cute animal, but also scary when he opens his mouth.’

What kind of teeth are so pointy? Jade said indifferently.

“I think he wants you to touch his belly right now?”

I pushed Fifi’s soft tummy as if I was doing laundry. Then he made a loud noise.

“How the hell did you tame this tiger?”

“A warlock can hypnotize an animal. My dad went hunting last year and spared this tiger just for fun. After he healed, he was naturally tamed.”

Hmm. I see. Well then, he should be really safe.

I looked at Fifi’s belly. It looks incredibly soft and fluffy. So I went ahead and lightly pressed my nose against it.

Pet pet.

“Oh, this strange softness… I might get addicted.”

Jade spoke in a voice that seemed like he was holding back laughter.

“You’re really fearless.”

“You sad that he’s safe.”

Jade’s eyes narrowed.

“How do you feel?”

“I’m okay. I’m a little afraid to go back to class.”

“What are you afraid of?” Jade asked as if he really couldn’t understand.

“They are all princesses or like so. But I’m not. I’m starting to think I should quit school.”

Even if they are afraid of the Duke and they won’t harm me it would still be really awkward if we were to meet at school.

Jade chuckled at my words.

“At your age, it’s hard to bear. I understand what that means. You worry about everything.”

“…?”

“If you decide to quit, it should be because you want to stay home and play, not because you’re afraid. And if necessary, I can expel everyone in the class except for you, so don’t worry. But if the kids bother you again…”

“….”

“I’ll have to deal with it on my own. As the next head of the family.”

I fiddled with the hem of my skirt.

“Thanks for coming with me, Jade.”

I’ve changed. In the past, I thought that even if these children of aristocrats misbehave, there is nothing I can do about it.

Because our statuses were like the difference between heaven and earth. But not now. It hurts my heart to be ignored. Because…

‘The people of the duke treat me well, but I’m sorry if I go around being mistreated. Me too… I’m not someone who can be treated like that anymore. Maybe…’

Truly. I…

Have changed.

The winter scene outside the window no longer looks so cold.

‘I’ve changed because there are people who cherish and praise me.’

Now I feel confident in any situation. Perhaps that’s a winter miracle.

Tl/note: So we caught up the ending of manhwa’s 1st season. Yay!