The Youngest Daughter of the Great Magician of a Famous Swordsmanship Family [Novel] Chapter 50 is available as a full text chapter. Published September 24, 2025 and updated March 17, 2026.
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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 50
Chapter Title: Budding Suspicion
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Duke Adrian rose from his seat and patted Daniel's head.
“You’re a good older brother.”
“I’m not. Though I am trying to be.”
“No, you’re already a wonderful brother.”
“…”
“I’ll have another talk with Rose. So don’t you worry.”
“Yes.”
Daniel's eyes grew moist, but he didn't cry.
Feeling relieved after finally voicing all the thoughts he'd kept to himself, he turned to leave the office. But then, he turned back and approached Duke Adrian.
“Father, do you remember what I told you about the carriage accident? That His Highness the Prince and Rose both warned me to be careful.”
“I do.”
“Warning someone to be careful of an accident is one thing, but after this latest incident, it feels even stranger. Why did they both give that specific advice only to me? Was it just a coincidence?”
“I wonder.”
“It’s even more peculiar when you consider how they worked together to resolve the Empress’s situation. Surely they didn't know each other before all this, did they?”
Daniel let out a small laugh, as if amused by his own words.
“It’s a ridiculous assumption, I suppose. How could Rose have possibly met the Prince? Even we have a hard time seeing him.”
“That’s true.”
Seeing the Duke's grave expression, Daniel bowed his head.
“I’ll take my leave now.”
“Alright.”
Left alone, Duke Adrian revisited the hypothesis he had vaguely considered earlier.
*‘Knowing the future...’*
Was such a thing truly possible?
After pondering for a moment, he went to his study without telling anyone. He searched through various magic books, but being ignorant of magic, he couldn't make sense of any of it.
Asking Celine for advice might provide a clue, but…
*‘Not yet.’*
He couldn't share something so uncertain with others. It wouldn't be good for the two young children to attract public attention and suspicion based on a mere assumption.
Above all, he was Rosette's father and Joshua's master. He had a duty to protect them both.
*‘I'll look into it slowly, on my own.’*
For the sake of the two children, he decided to take a step back for now.
Duke Adrian didn't suspect Rosette and Joshua.
They were his beloved daughter and disciple. The thought that they would bring harm to him, or to the Duchy of Adrian, never crossed his mind.
*‘If they really do know the future, and that's why they keep jumping into dangerous situations…’*
Then he couldn’t let the children protect the Duchy; the Duchy had to protect them.
***
Gretta and Sir Largo confessed to the attempted poisoning of Ophelia.
Sir Largo denied it to the end, but Gretta, unable to withstand the torture, admitted that he had given her the tea leaves in question.
Indeed, it was revealed that Sir Largo had imported Kish wood from the Owen Kingdom.
“So who was behind it all? Was it really the work of Count Colton's family?”
Colton was Gretta's family name.
“And the reason for trying to assassinate the Empress?”
“That’s quite…”
Rosette looked at the necklace Silver was wearing and nodded, then belatedly answered aloud.
“It is. Aren't they going to investigate further?”
“You don't sound very convinced, do you?”
Joshua fell silent. It seemed he was reluctant to explain the imperial court's power dynamics to Rosette, whom he couldn't fully trust.
However, Rosette had a general idea of the situation.
Duke Lilis was most likely behind the poisoning. But he would have taken measures to ensure he left no trail.
Besides, the Emperor wouldn't let Duke Lilis get caught.
Rosette bit her lip, recalling what had happened in the past after Ophelia's death.
*‘A new Empress and a second prince appeared.’*
Leonie of the Lilis family, the current Emperor's secret lover, was appointed as the new Empress as if she'd been waiting for it. Even her illegitimate son with the Emperor, Louis, entered the palace with her.
*‘Since the Empress is alive, Leonie Lilis won't become the new Empress. I'll make sure of it. But what about Louis?’*
Duke Lilis couldn't keep Louis hidden forever. But he wouldn't register the child as his own son or the son of a Lilis young lord, either.
He was power-hungry and wouldn't miss the chance to make his grandson the emperor.
*‘He'll do whatever it takes to make the Young Lady Lilis the Empress.’*
Even if he couldn't replace the Empress, he would try to have Louis recognized as a prince.
*‘To establish a power base, he'll likely bring Louis out as soon as possible.’*
Rosette hesitated before asking.
“Then what will happen to the second prince?”
A calm voice flowed from the necklace. There was no hint of anger or impatience.
“Aren't you worried?”
“I suppose so.”
She knew that. But it felt a little disappointing for Joshua to suddenly draw a line between them when they had just been solving a case together a few hours ago.
“But if we put our heads together…”
“Well, we both know the future.”
“Still…”
“O…kay.”
Rosette drooped her head, looking dejected. Silver licked her cheek as if to comfort her.
*‘Does this mean I won't see the Prince anymore?’*
For some reason, she felt a pang of disappointment.
Of course, thinking rationally, it was better not to get involved with Joshua. If something happened because she met with him, she could get kicked out.
And yet, the thought of not seeing him again left a bitter taste in her mouth. She had relied on him a little, since they shared the common ground of remembering the past.
She grumbled without realizing it.
“So I guess I won't be able to see you again, Your Highness.”
Joshua asked, his tone slightly incredulous.
“If we're not going to discuss plans together anymore, there won't be any reason to meet, right?”
“Ah…?”
“No, that's not it!”
Rosette still couldn't understand what Joshua was saying.
“You told me to stay out of your business, Your Highness.”
“Then!”
Rosette's voice rose unintentionally.
“Does that mean we can see each other again?”
Rosette covered her mouth, stifling a laugh. Finding her silence strange, Joshua called out to her again.
“Nothing! Ahem. It's nothing, I was just playing with Silver.”
“Okay. You should get some rest too, Your Highness.”
After that, the necklace fell silent.
After Rosette gave him one last pat on the head, Silver, his business done, leaped out the window.
Rosette mulled over Joshua's words from a moment ago.
—I told you to stay out of it, not that we would never see each other again.
*So that means I can see the Prince again?*
Excited, she pumped her fist in the air.
[Bbi-i?]
Only when Bbi-bbi, who had been watching, asked what was wrong did she quietly get into bed.
***
Ophelia sent a letter to the Adrian estate. This time, the recipient was Rosette.
“Huh? The Empress sent a letter to me? Not to my sister?”
“Yes, Young Lady. It's definitely a letter for you. Your name is written right here.”
*Gasp, it's true.* Rosette saw her name written in elegant script on the ivory envelope and looked at Isabelle. Her eyes pleaded for help.
“Why are you looking at me like that? Go on, open it.”
“Okay.”
Rosette broke the seal with a careful hand and began to read. Unable to wait, Lucas asked.
“What does it say?”
After reading a little further, Rosette muttered with a bewildered expression.
“She wants to invite me to the Empress's Palace again. She wants to formally express her gratitude. And she wants to read books with me.”
“Wooow! That's great!”
A reason to go to the Imperial Palace already! Maybe she would even get to see Joshua again.
She understood what he meant about seeing him as long as she was an Adrian, but she never expected to be invited again so soon.
But her excitement was short-lived, as Rosette's shoulders slumped. She remembered she was currently being punished.
“But I'm still grounded.”
“Ah, that's right.”
Lucas nervously bounced his leg. Daniel subtly suggested to Duke Adrian.
“Father, what do you think about lifting Rose's punishment? She's been attending her classes well and has been very quiet for the past week.”
*That's right! I've been really good!* Rosette didn't dare say it out loud, but she couldn't hide the anticipation on her face.
After a moment's thought, Duke Adrian nodded.
“Alright, I understand.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Besides, we can't very well refuse an invitation from Her Majesty the Empress.”
Just then, Lucas tapped Rosette's foot under the table. Rosette asked cautiously.
“Can I go with Lucas this time?”
Duke Adrian seemed to hesitate for a moment, but soon gave his cheerful permission.
“Of course. I'll send a letter to Her Majesty the Empress.”
“Yay!”
“Whoa!”
Rosette and Lucas looked at each other and grinned. Duke Adrian watched the two children with a pleased expression.
***
The next day, Rosette headed to the Imperial Castle with Lucas.
Though less than last time, Rosette still felt nervous about going to the castle. Lucas told her not to worry, even at the palace, and thumped his chest, telling her to trust him.
This time, too, Joshua personally came out to greet them.
“Oh, His Highness the Prince has come out.”
Lucas hopped down from the carriage and extended a hand to Rosette, who was still inside.
“Hey, shorty, take my hand and come down.”
As Rosette took Lucas's hand and stepped down, she noticed Joshua standing in an awkward posture.
He was standing with his right hand slightly raised, but when their eyes met, he quickly hid it behind his back.
