I’m Going to Destroy this Country

Of course, growing up well was the top priority.

After all, those who tried to kill were still at large.

The ones who assigned fake servants to kill him.

‘It’s not time to be relieved yet.’

Isaac suspected with high probability that the culprit was not an outsider but someone from within the family.

Even if they weren’t the perpetrator, there must be accomplices.

Changing the nanny wouldn’t be easy without help from within.

Then there’s also the possibility of an assassination threat, so he needed to be cautious.

So, Isaac was in a hurry to get stronger. And the essential element for that strength, the magical power, was…

‘Good, I can feel the energy of the magic core.’

As expected, a leading exorcism family.

There must be a warehouse in this vast area that has collected magic cores. Moreover, fitting the thousands of years of the Holy Empire’s history, they weren’t just a few.

At least hundreds, if not thousands.

‘With this much, I can easily unlock not only low-level magic but also high-level ones.’

It was worth choosing this place over the imperial palace.

It was even better to have magic cores in the place where he would stay.

‘Well, before that, I need to find a good nanny…’

Assassination is poison to a child. Who can focus without worrying about assassination?

Then, it happened.

“Master Lilai!”

“!”

A beautiful woman ran hastily from the mansion. Her attire suggested she was a knight of Eshua, given her youthful appearance in her late teens.

“It’s a relief you returned safely. But who is this child?”

“He’s Isaac, the son of my sister-in-law, no, the Saintess*.” (tl/n: Isaac not the Saintess’s actual son, it’s rather emphasizes the correction, suggesting that Isaac’s identity is associated with the Saintess rather than just the sister-in-law.)

The knight looked as if she couldn’t believe it.

“My goodness, this is the son…!”

She looked with longing for the Sainesst and a sincere expression of happiness that Isaac was alive.

Lilai said to the knight, who was also the daughter of his nanny and someone he grew up with:

“It’s sudden, Asili, but I’d like you to look after him. Right now, you’re the only one I can trust.”

The knight, understanding the situation, firmed her gaze. She untied her hair, used for training, and deeply bowed.

“I will devote my life to serve and protect young master Isaac.”

The Skeleton King was convinced.

So, roughly speaking, this woman is his nanny now.

From the brief feeling of her aura, she’s indeed from the Saintess’ lineage. She’s not just an ordinary knight.

If an assassin were to come in, they’d probably be in trouble against her.

Excellent. Now, all he has to do is focus on growth and training.

Soon after, people from Eshua rushed in upon hearing the news.

“We heard! Demons targeted young master Isaac?”

“But young master Isaac repelled them all…!”

“The news spreads fast.”

“If the demons targeted him deliberately, it means he’s not an ordinary person.”

“He’s going to be the sword of Eshua!”

Lilai moved forward with a smile as everyone greeted him.

“I appreciate the warm welcome, but let’s catch our breath first.”

“Where shall we take young master Isaac?”

“Right, I brought him in a hurry, so find an empty room…”

“It’s already prepared.”

“!”

The voice came from behind.

The butler and male and female attendants bowed their heads to Lilai.

“Actually, when we heard that young master Isaac was coming, your older brother ordered to prepare the annex.”

Hmm… the annex?

The Skeleton King frowned slightly, sensing something amiss. Despite the seemingly positive word, he had a bad feeling.

And as if to confirm that, his uncle looked displeased.

“Brother, you’ve truly done something pointless. I’m going to the main residence, so follow me.”

Hmm, how absurd.

It’s really absurd.

Isaac’s eyebrows gradually rose.

And the absurdity became more certain.

“The main residence…! Are you trying to take young master Isaac to where the immediate family members are?”

As expected.

As Isaac sensed, the servants tightly closed their eyes, and the butler cautiously observed Lilai’s reaction.

“Sir, in fact… Lady had given orders to only look after young master Isaac in the annex.”

“It seems you lack common sense. Letting a child stay in a deserted house where people are dying, cursed, and not even living?”

His father furrowed his brow in response.

“This child is a direct descendant of Eshua, and not just that, he’s the eldest son’s son. It’s ridiculous to have him stay in the annex that was originally used for exile. That’s settled then; prepare the room that our eldest brother used to occupy. I’ll personally inform the head of the household.”

“Yes!”

The maids quickly disappeared. Still, Isaac noticed the housekeeper’s concerned expression.

Why?

I didn’t do anything yet, so why am I being sent to the guesthouse?

Is this one of those internal conflicts typical of noble families?

A matter of hierarchy?

Isn’t this usually reserved for illegitimate children?

Aren’t I from the main line?

Not an illegitimate child?

And from what I just learned, I’m the eldest son’s child?

Doesn’t that make me the most legitimate?

But well, it didn’t matter to him.

[Master! There’s much more magical power in the annex! It’s a jackpot!]

Upon Whisper’s report after scanning the area, Isaac smiled.

Isaac had felt something similar.

Then please hurry up and send me to the annex!

“I will take Isaac to my room for now. I can’t leave my nephew alone in such a place.”

No, uncle.

Not there. I’m fine, just let me go!

“Okay, I’ll read the scriptures of the past Saintsess who fought against the Skeleton King as a lullaby.”

I don’t need it!

Besides, to me, those are exorcism scriptures!

If I listen, I might get exorcised!

“After reading the scriptures, you’ll also learn the exorcism magic specifically for the Skeleton King.”

Uncle’s trying to kill his nephew!

Darn, should I wait until he sleeps? Or knock him out right here?

Oh, what to do?

As his uncle was about to move, taking Isaac with him, a harsh voice reached the struggling Isaac.

“I’m sure I said to send the child to the annex.”

Relieved by the voice of salvation, Isaac’s eyes widened.