I Only Tried to Seduce the Villainess Sister Who Was Supposed to Kill Me - Chapter 51

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51.

Having read the original work, I knew everything about dark sorcery, but most people in the Empire, including the Emperor, thought that dark sorcery was magic maliciously created by those with dark attributes.

Therefore, there were still those who thought of dark attributes, which contrasted with light attributes, as forces of evil.

Because of this, the Etheran family, which had inherited dark attributes for generations, always had a poor relationship with the Imperial Shrine, and instead Theor was able to form a special bond from childhood with the Crown Prince of the Imperial Court, which was in opposition to the Temple.

“So those who use dark sorcery are easily distinguishable with the naked eye. Dark sorcerers cannot use their abilities immediately without creating victims like this.”

I summoned black smoke resembling dark attributes in my hand and created the imperial family’s emblem above my head as I continued speaking.

“And even doing this, you might suspect that I had already created victims beforehand.”

I used another dark magic to generate several shadows, creating a parasol behind Theor and me.

Then I made one shadow into a sharp dagger and lightly cut my left index finger.

Theor flinched in surprise at seeing this, but perhaps because we were before the Emperor, he didn’t particularly restrain me or anything.

“Ah, do you happen to dislike insects?”

Remembering how Lloyd had been horrified at seeing black shadow caterpillars, I wondered if the Emperor might be the same and asked.

In response, the Emperor briefly shook his head once instead of answering.

Thinking it was fortunate, I immediately summoned a black shadow caterpillar and healed my wound.

“…!”

The Emperor’s eyes widened slightly again upon seeing this.

“As you can see, I also have healing power. Dark sorcerers don’t have healing abilities.”

Since healing power itself is only generated in those with light attributes, using healing power would be surprising even if it wasn’t dark sorcery.

I quickly added words so the Emperor wouldn’t misunderstand.

“Soon Priest Greim will come to deliver the contents of the oracle, but my ability is slightly different from dark attributes. Within my body exists a dark magic power different from dark attributes, and while it shares the same nature as dark attributes, it’s also somewhat different.”

I have no idea why I gained this ability, but I know it follows the same path as dark attributes.

Perhaps the gods granted me, who has a dark attribute ability user as an ancestor, new abilities to check the Imperial Shrine that is gradually expanding its influence?

The gods don’t want any one side’s power to become too great.

This was a plan devised by Theor, who knew everything about my possession.

At my words, the Emperor finally relaxed his wary gaze toward me and nodded once.

“It’s truly fortunate that a new ability user didn’t fall into the hands of the Imperial Shrine.”

The Emperor seemed quite relieved that I had joined hands with Lloyd.

And for good reason, since the current Empress was backed by the Imperial Shrine and trying to harm Lloyd through various methods.

He said he thought the ancient monster that appeared at this Hunting Festival was also the Empress’s doing to kill Lloyd.

So he couldn’t help but suspect that I, who had discovered and dealt with the ancient monster so easily, might be the Empress’s pawn.

The Empress was so thoroughly vicious that Lloyd seemed to still be alive only because he never let his guard down for a moment.

“Use that power to protect the Crown Prince.”

As soon as the Emperor learned that I wasn’t someone who used dark sorcery, he entrusted Lloyd to me.

“Of course, once the oracle is announced, your life will be in more danger than the Crown Prince’s, but I believe you’ll overcome that as well.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I will protect His Highness by any means necessary.”

Thinking a firm and clean pledge would be better than lengthy words, I nodded once as I spoke, and the Emperor showed a satisfied smile at the corners of his mouth.

At the Emperor’s words that the Empress would suspect Lloyd’s power too once my power was announced to the world through the Emperor, Greim immediately nodded.

“With your healing power and the light attributes possessed by the daughter of House Triaje, it won’t be discovered immediately, but we should still keep open the possibility that it could be discovered at any time.”

“Yes, Your Highness. I will do my best to ensure that Crown Prince’s power is never discovered, just as it has been until now. And even if the moment of discovery comes, we can say he was wearing a necklace containing light attribute healing power.”

I told the Emperor about how I had saved a young child at the cafe where I met Perioze’s Sister, saying that the people there believed necklaces containing dark attributes existed in the world, so that would surely be helpful.

Since I had told them to keep it secret, it probably hadn’t spread too much, but there would have been hushed and carefully cautious talk about the necklace.

After all, there are no perfect secrets.

At my words, the Emperor’s blue eyes, which looked exactly like Lloyd’s, sparkled as he said I had thought of something quite good.

I hadn’t particularly expected this situation when I did it, but seeing how things turned out, I felt that meeting Perioze’s Sister had been helpful in some way.

“Tomorrow, one who hears the voice of the gods will come from the Imperial Shrine. And I will announce that person’s oracle to the world as it is.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I bowed and answered the Emperor’s words.

Thus the audience with the Emperor concluded safely, and two days later the oracle was announced.

Since I was originally a commoner, I explained to my father in a convoluted way that it had been determined that my mother’s aunt’s uncle’s uncle had actually been a noble, something the House of Brensia would have known if there had been nobles in it.

Anyone hearing this would say “Isn’t that distant enough to be a stranger?” but my father was simply happy with the pride that noble blood flowed in him too.

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Finally, I set out on the journey that was my first-place prize.

It was such a distant place that it took three days just to get there.

Fortunately, the travel time wasn’t included in the week-long trip schedule.

However, Lloyd, Theor, and Perioze’s Sister had to be away for almost two weeks including the round trip, so they spent busy time handling all the work they could before leaving.

“It really feels like we’re meeting after such a long time, Sister.”

Because of that, I don’t know how long it’s been since I met Perioze’s Sister.

Perioze’s Sister gave me an affectionate smile as she watched me cling to her arm, saying I had missed her.

But Caroline still seemed displeased, as she immediately wiped the smile from her face as soon as their eyes met, flustering Caroline.

“Princess.”

Then, Lloyd called out to Perioze’s Sister.

Wondering if he was being mean to Caroline again, I unconsciously raised my eyebrows and glared at Lloyd irreverently.

If necessary, I’d have to shout ‘Zuuuun!’ and block his mean mouth again like at the cafe last time.

But the words that came from Lloyd’s mouth were an unexpected question.

“Have you properly controlled the earth attribute you received from Elim?”

After Theor, Greim, Caroline and I received power from Elim, we had told Lloyd and Perioze’s Sister in advance through Theor to receive power as well.

When they returned after the prayer meeting ended, Perioze’s Sister happily talked about going with Lloyd, so I learned they had gone together alone.

“What about you, Your Highness?”

“I have nothing to worry about, I’m good at everything. Rather, I’m worried about you.”

“I’m also good at everything.”

Perioze’s Sister said playfully in response to Lloyd’s words.

Just from the conversation, they were both saying they were excellent, but Perioze’s Sister’s expression had turned reddish as if she had heard a love confession.

Lloyd also seemed to find such Perioze’s Sister quite pretty, as he turned his gaze toward the window and raised the corners of his mouth.

Somehow feeling that the two were getting along well, I looked once at Caroline sitting to my left, then at Greim sitting across from her.

“What is it.”

Perhaps feeling me staring, Greim immediately raised his eyebrows and asked me.

Somehow looking like a child warily guarding against strangers, I couldn’t help but let out a small laugh.

At my laughter, Greim frowned and asked why I was laughing, while Theor turned his head to the side and stared intently at Greim sitting beside him.

“You two seem to have become quite close.”

Lloyd said, watching me laugh carelessly while looking at Greim.

I nodded and answered.

“Thanks to Greim, I had to rot in the Imperial Shrine for a week.”

“Rot, you say. Your choice of words is inappropriate, Elinea.”

“You can just let things like that slide, Greim.”

“Have you two started calling each other by name?”

Lloyd asked with a surprised expression at the exchange between Greim and me.

I nodded and smiled brightly.

“Thanks to Greim, I gained a divine being and received Elim’s power too. I’m very grateful to him.”

At my words, Lloyd, Perioze’s Sister, and Caroline naturally nodded.

But Theor was somehow looking at Greim with a displeased expression.

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