## Chapter 1313 – Demon Tribe
No lie, the sous vide Kim Katsu seemed to be perfectly done. Tonight, the whole family would eat their fill. The meat was so tender that even the little ones could enjoy it without worry.
“My name is Kim Katsu! I’m Liztina’s husband! She sent me here today! Please take care of me, Father-in-law!!!”
I bowed at a right angle, then straightened up and shouted loudly. First, I had to make a good impression. Only then, when it was revealed that I was a harem man, could I minimize the shock.
‘This bastard… where did he come crawling from?’
If he thought that, it was over. If I revealed the truth to a father-in-law who thought that way…
‘This bum… has eight women, including my daughter?’
That’s how he’d react.
Soon.
“Ooooooooeeeeeeeeeoooooooook!!!!!!!!! Ooooooooeeeeeeeeeooooooo!! Kiri Kiriit!!! Big nose!!!! Kiri!!! Kiri big nose!!! Big nose hyung!!! Kiri!!! Ramen eating Kiri!!!! Elephant-eeeeeeeeeet!!! Koooooooook!!!!”
He’d start making an elephant trunk with his arm, spinning around like crazy. Then I’d go crazy too, like someone with twisted intestines. I could never handle such a crazy future. A me consumed by madness would surely do the same thing.
“…”
However.
The look in my father-in-law’s eyes was unusual. He looked genuinely bewildered, then shifted his gaze to my side.
“…Honey?”
He said.
“Yes. Our son-in-law.”
“…Really?”
“Here. A letter from Liz.”
“Hmm.”
My father-in-law took the letter, looking back and forth between me and the letter as if he were seeing something very suspicious and strange. Well, there was nothing I could do about that. He was bound to be flustered, given the suddenness of the situation.
Anyway, my father-in-law started reading the letter.
“…”
Feeling awkward, my mother-in-law whispered to me.
“You were lucky. We were about to go to the city, and that’s when we got caught in the explosion. Fortunately, we were on our way, so we only suffered the aftershock and survived… if we’d gone any further, we would have been gone.”
“Oh my. Goodness.”
So that’s why he was covered in bandages. Lucky. It seemed like he’d broken a few bones from the aftershock, but he could have really kicked the bucket.
It was enough to shorten his lifespan by ten years.
He must have been far enough away to only get the aftershock.
“You were… lucky. Liz’s heart would have been torn apart.”
“Yes. I was really lucky. Haa. It was so scary.”
If my father-in-law had died here, I couldn’t imagine how sad Liztina would have been. Surely, she would have been very sad. I could never accept such a future. I couldn’t stand to see that.
“Ahem!”
My father-in-law cleared his throat, having finished reading the letter.
Then he tried to get up.
ㅡFlash!
I immediately shot forward and supported him.
Why was a patient moving?
“I’m fine.”
“No. Father-in-law. Are you sure you should get up? Patients need absolute rest. It’ll be a disaster if the bones heal wrong.”
“I can’t just lie here in this situation.”
“I’m fine.”
“I’m not fine.”
“Then.”
ㅡSwish.
Unexpectedly, my father-in-law got out of bed without much trouble. His movements were a little awkward, but there were no major issues. It didn’t seem like he was seriously injured.
“Sit down.”
Anyway.
I sat down as he suggested. Across the table, right in front of me. The two elders sat there. So… this was how it would be? Was I finally facing my in-laws and talking to them? What was this feeling?
Why was I so nervous?
Calm down… Kim Katsu! They may be elders, but they’re just mortals! The absolute being Kim Katsu doesn’t need to be intimidated! I just need to… be polite and tell the truth!
In the first place, Liztina knew I had many women!
“…”
My father-in-law’s expression wasn’t good. My mother-in-law still had a smile on her face, though. Anyway, my father-in-law’s impression was… a dignified-looking middle-aged man. My mother-in-law seemed stronger in terms of combat power, but they seemed to get along well.
Yeah.
Liz must have grown up in this kind of family, that’s why she has such a good personality. Honestly, Winia and Karin have some rough edges.
“Are you my son-in-law?”
A heavy voice came from my father-in-law’s mouth.
“Ah, yes. That’s right. I’m your son-in-law, Kim Katsu.”
I answered with a slight tension.
“I never thought my daughter would send me… such a son-in-law. Honestly, I couldn’t have imagined it.”
“You couldn’t imagine it? That’s strange.”
“What?”
Let’s just say what needs to be said.
My mouth is all I can rely on.
“Liz inherited her mother’s beauty and is very beautiful. How could you not imagine a son-in-law when she has such beauty? It’s a little strange.”
“Oh my.”
My mother-in-law smiled, and my father-in-law slightly avoided my gaze and stroked his beard.
“It’s not about beauty… it’s about personality. Her personality.”
That sister does have a temper.
If she doesn’t like something, she’ll curse and beat you up.
“Anyway, that’s not important. A Mirkesha nomad… a paladin of the Brass Celestial Angels… and even a royal baronet… you have quite the resume. You look young, how do you have such a resume? It’s so impressive, I’m honestly surprised.”
It felt like I was in an interview.
“I’m just a little strong.”
“Honey. He flies. He was flying all over the place. Is that a trend in the capital these days?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Son-in-law. Show us you flying.”
“Celestial Demon Angel Wing.”
“Cele, what?”
ㅡWhoosh!
Yeah.
There’s nothing like this to lighten the mood. I always think that I’m the Celestial Demon Entertainer Kim Katsu. In this world with so little to enjoy, my entertainer knowledge is truly unique.
ㅡFlash!
Once again, white wings burst out.
Wings that anyone would fall in love with.
Such transcendent wings.
To be honest, I did wonder if it was a good idea to show this off to the elders so casually. But my mother-in-law seemed to like it, so, well, it should be fine.
ㅡWhoosh.
With my wings spread, I levitated into the air.
“Kyaaaa!”
ㅡClap clap clap!
My mother-in-law smiled and applauded.
“…!”
My father-in-law just had his mouth open.
“That! That looks like divine power! If you’re a paladin, you can do things like that!”
“Th, th, th, th, those wings are divine power?”
“What else could it be!”
You could say it’s similar.
“Yes. This is divine power… something like that.”
“Unbelievable!!!”
My father-in-law was in shock.
ㅡFlash.
Having shown enough, I sat back down.
“It’s really amazing! I can’t get over it! How does that even happen!”
“…”
Unlike my excited mother-in-law, my father-in-law still seemed dazed. Still… it seemed like I had succeeded in easing his wariness. If you don’t feel relieved after seeing something so holy, you’re not a human, you’re a demon.
Good.
I should keep emphasizing my priestly side like this.
“Th, this is… quite the son-in-law.”
“There’s nothing particularly great about it.”
Certainly, anyone who sees wings like that has to acknowledge it. Even in modern Earth, if someone suddenly spread their wings and flew, everyone would go crazy.
“I just have… a heart for this world. That’s what my divine power-like strength is based on. And that is. Not great at all. Living for this world, that’s an emotion everyone has.”
“Ah!”
My mother-in-law’s eyes lit up and she clasped her hands together at my impromptu words. But even as I was talking, I wondered if this was the right thing to do.
Endless 고민…!
It keeps tormenting me!
“Anyway, really. Haa… such a son-in-law. I’m really satisfied. What about you, honey? What do you think? Isn’t this amazing? Liz may have a bit of a… certain personality, but it seems like she did a great job. I was a little worried.”
“Hmm… that’s right. It seems like she’s doing very well…”
I took a sip of tea.
“Oh, the story went off on a tangent. So, son-in-law. How did you meet our Liz?”
“That’s…!”
Memories flashed through my brain!
Liztina in my memories was fighting with Karin for some reason! Naked! Uttering vulgar curses that I couldn’t dare to say! That was our first meeting! There were various troubles after that! Mostly related to my lower body!
“I’m really curious how you met. That child is a bit assertive and outspoken, you could say. I haven’t heard from her since she left, but I believed she was doing well somewhere since she’s capable.”
My mother-in-law started chattering about other topics after asking the question. It was a typical middle-aged woman’s way of talking. The topic of conversation kept going around in circles.
“But to snag such a son-in-law and send him back. She’s the most filial daughter ever. Well. A son-in-law like you would be a big shot even in the capital, right? Liz was also skilled in martial arts… Ah, I’m so happy. Right? Honey?”
“Hmm… that’s right. It seems like she’s doing very well…”
I took another sip of tea.
“Ah, the story went off on a tangent again. So, son-in-law. How did you meet our Liz?”
“Well, that is…”
I didn’t have the confidence to tell that story…!
This is when you pass the buck.
“That’s… a little embarrassing. Please hear it directly from Liz later.”
“Aaaack!! What is it!! What could it be!!!”
My mother-in-law, expressing intense excitement.
No, why is our mother-in-law so excited?
“You’re too excited. Calm down a little.”
“Ah, ah. Sorry. Haa… I’m sure. I got too excited. But well. How can I not be happy when I keep hearing such good news in such a bad situation? Maybe you should be a little happy too, honey?”
It is that kind of situation.
Anyway, my father-in-law agreed with those words, and the atmosphere became a little more friendly. By that point, my father-in-law seemed a little more used to me and started asking questions directly.
“Hey, son-in-law.”
“Yes.”
“Is our daughter… doing well?”
Liz is living a great life right now.
Her face is always bright and her skin is always glowing.
“Of course.”
“How well is she doing?”
“Well… she’s having a great time. She’s doing very well. She’s my woman, so of course I have to make sure she lives well.”
“Oh my, oh my goodness! How kind-hearted!”
My mother-in-law, struck directly in the heart by my words, shouted while putting her hands on her cheeks.
“That’s it! This isn’t the time for this!”
ㅡBang!
Then, suddenly slamming the table and jumping up, my mother-in-law shouted again!
“Hey, our son-in-law came a long way. No. Flew a long way, so you must be very hungry, right? I should prepare a meal. I’ll make it myself, so talk for a while!”
“Eeeot!”
Oh, where are you going, Mother-in-law!!!
Don’t leave me with this man…!
Don’t leave me in this environment!!!
ㅡPapat!
With that, my mother-in-law dashed up the stairs…
I reached out, but couldn’t reach her.
“…”
“…”
And so, what remained on the scene was.
Only me and my father-in-law.
“…”
“…”
Awkward.
An extremely awkward silence descended. As if the upbeat atmosphere from just now was all an illusion… the air became heavy. Oh my goodness, Mother-in-law!!! I don’t need food, please come back!!!
Don’t abandon me in this environment!!!
“U, um… son-in-law. You seem very strong… um…”
“Y, yes… I am very strong.”
“I’d like to hear a little about that…”
How am I supposed to tell this awkward father-in-law that Liztina is my fifth wife?
