That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 238

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Chapter 238

“…!”

Without realizing it, I held my breath.

‘That’s right.’

Only then did everything make sense.

The Sacred Tree that died waiting for the real Tulia.

So when the real Tulia returned, the Sacred Tree sent evil spirits… no, ghosts to help her while getting revenge.

If my true identity was ‘Tulia’ and not ‘Han Ina’, then all of this situation would make sense.

While goosebumps ran down my spine, I also felt absurd.

‘Come on. If you’re a Sacred Tree, shouldn’t you be more broad-minded?

Did I choose to live as Han Ina? I didn’t even live happily, I lived quite pitifully!

Having no lingering attachment to that life, I was thinking such thoughts when suddenly my heart felt like it dropped with a thud.

‘A life I didn’t want.’

And would the Sacred Tree have wanted a life without a Guardian?

Of course not.

Then the answer is…

‘Isn’t it obvious?’

Coriko, that mysterious woman who appeared wearing Han Ina’s face and wants to become me.

Goosebumps began to rise.

It was because a truly horrifying assumption had flashed through my mind.

If that’s the case…

‘Could it be that even the life I lived as Han Ina was…’

Coriko.

What exactly did she do and how?

What is her true identity?

* * *

The coming-of-age ceremony banquet held exceptionally in the Grand Banquet Hall under imperial decree was incredibly splendid.

Since coming-of-age banquets were held four times a year, there usually weren’t many people besides those celebrating their coming-of-age and their Family Members.

However, this coming-of-age ceremony banquet with the Grand Banquet Hall opened was completely different from previous banquets.

Anticipating that numerous Nobles would flock to it, Empress Carmi had no choice but to reluctantly do her best to prepare a beautiful banquet.

In her heart, she wanted to order wilted flowers for decoration and cheap coal that would produce smoke for the fireplaces, but Carmi, who had to maintain her benevolent image as the ‘Sunshine Empress,’ had no other choice.

“It’s truly a beautiful banquet. Her Majesty the Empress’s taste remains impeccable.”

“It’s more perfect than the debutante ball every year. The noble Children who came of age this spring are truly fortunate.”

“Actually, they say it’s all thanks to Grand Duchess Tulia Frazier.”

“Our child was jumping with joy, saying they could have a splendid coming-of-age ceremony thanks to the Grand Duchess.”

Having given up even her rest time to prepare, Empress Carmi smiled on the outside while grinding her teeth inside when she heard such comments.

Why on earth should what she prepared become the credit of that arrogant Tulia Frazier!

“Grand Duchess Tulia Frazier has arrived! My goodness, they say she came riding the shining sun!”

The Nobles of Briyang, who loved beautiful things, had already given Tulia’s artwork-like carriage the name ‘Shining Sun.’

Carmi deeply regretted not being able to destroy that carriage.

‘Moreover, Ferdinand, that thing even threw a bloodied knight at me before leaving.’

Unlike grinding her teeth inwardly, Carmi outwardly spoke with a peaceful expression.

“Tell the Orchestra to play dance music.”

“Yes, Her Majesty the Empress.”

This was one of the common tactics in High Society to prevent someone entering the Hall from receiving attention.

When the dance music started faster than expected, the Nobles were flustered. Not everyone had arrived yet…

Anyway, several Ladies and Young Lords who were in good spirits for their coming-of-age ceremony were pushed by their parents and went to the Dance Floor holding their family members’ hands.

Just when Carmi’s mood was about to improve slightly.

“Oh my, the Grand Ducal House members have arrived! Saint Coriko has come too?”

“She is the Grand Duchess’s cousin after all…”

“But where is the Grand Duchess…? Gasp!”

A small commotion at the door quickly spread like a huge wave, stealing People’s attention. The Orchestra’s music gradually diminished.

Even Empress Carmi suddenly stood up from her seat.

“…His Majesty the Emperor!”

It was because none other than Emperor Alessandro was escorting Tulia Frazier as they entered.

“We greet His Majesty!”

“We greet His Majesty the Emperor!”

The Nobles near the door hurriedly paid their respects, and Emperor Alessandro, unlike usual, wore a very satisfied smile as he guided Tulia inside.

“How is it, Grand Duchess Tulia. I have opened the Grand Banquet Hall for you. The Empress also understood my intentions and decorated it perfectly. Congratulations on having a memorable coming-of-age ceremony.”

“I am deeply honored, Your Majesty.”

After paying proper respects and entering the Grand Banquet Hall, I widened my eyes at a new status window floating in the air.

[System] Your stats have changed upon safely reaching adulthood!

[System] Stat ‘Beauty’ pending points permanently deleted

[System] Beauty: 10

[System] You have acquired a new permanent benefit for achieving maximum Beauty stat!

At the text that followed, Tulia gasped.

‘What is this?’

[System] Permanent benefit ‘Nation-Toppling Beauty’ acquired!

[System] Benefit ‘Nation-Toppling Beauty’: You can now physically destroy ‘nations’ of any scale.

‘What, what can I destroy?’

Nations? All of them?

While Tulia was dumbfounded.

[System] Permanent benefit Nation-Toppling Beauty

[System] Beauty that topples nations? That’s ridiculous! How could a country fall because of one beautiful woman? Rulers and ministers ruining the country and shifting blame to an easy target, a beautiful woman! How petty and biased!

[System] But this permanent benefit is different! You can physically destroy ‘nations’ of any scale that you desire! Use your imagination to the fullest!

When Tulia unconsciously blinked her eyelashes at the text telling her to use her imagination to the fullest.

Above the always rainbow-colored glowing text, tiny fragments of stars were scattered.

Text that only Tulia could read in the transparent air. The gently permeating light was like the Milky Way that would shine forever.

[System] Your status will be newly changed upon acquiring the permanent benefit ‘Nation-Toppling Beauty’!

[System] The changed status is confirmed and will not change!

[System] Previous status: Villain who dies from breathing wrong

[System] Changed status: The only female Protagonist of this survival story

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‘Survival story?’

What I felt in that moment wasn’t surprise but rather a thought of ‘I knew it.’

‘This system bastard is finally confessing the truth!’

That’s right!

For a villainess who could die from breathing wrong, surviving would naturally be a survival story!

‘But now I’m the female protagonist….’

Is that good?

When you think about it, it sounds like being the sole protagonist in a zombie apocalypse story.

‘Then both are equally treacherous.’

I wondered whether what this system gave me was shit or gold as I moved forward.

It was my first time acquiring a benefit with no cooldown and no particular usage restrictions, so I felt quite good.

It felt exactly like an attack skill.

‘It feels like the main Quest A-grade is also approaching soon.’

Just then, the Emperor suddenly glanced at me and said,

“The Grand Duchess truly deserves to be called the Empire’s greatest beauty. I didn’t know you were this eye-catching.”

“I am honored, Your Majesty the Emperor.”

The Emperor’s sudden praise for me was just the beginning.

The voices of nobles starting to whisper here and there reached Tulia’s ears.

“But was the Grand Duchess always this beautiful? Of course, she was originally a beauty, but today she seems somehow more….”

“That dress clearly looks like a new item from Baektul Salon, so maybe that’s why she stands out more?”

“Just changing a dress makes a person shine like that? Does that make sense?”

“No way. My father is also called a handsome middle-aged man outside, right? But when he’s rolling up the mat at home, his face is really….”

“Ah…!”

Having maxed out beauty stats seemed to work the same way in other people’s eyes too.

When I glanced at a mirror while passing by, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was, but….

‘Tulia is glowing.’

She was originally set to be an incredibly pretty villainess, but now she truly boasted beauty that overwhelmed her surroundings.

‘Ha. With a face like this….’

It was already a sinful face before. This is trouble….

“Your Majesty the Emperor. It was an honor to be personally escorted by you.”

“I too had a most enjoyable time, Grand Duchess.”

Emperor Alessandro laughed heartily and headed toward the platform with Empress Carmi who had come to find him.

When Empress Carmi’s eyes met mine, she smiled gently, but I only sneered inwardly.

‘You tried to destroy my carriage, didn’t you?’

Yeah. If I stay still after being attacked, I wouldn’t be Tulia, would I?

Seeing how happy I was just from revenge plans, I guess I’m truly suited to be Tulia Frazier, this villainess.

While I was smiling inwardly, Grandfather came to talk to me.

“Tulia. Would you dance with this old man?”

“I’d love to!”

The coming-of-age banquet that would last for 3 days.

On the first day, it was customary to dance with family members or relatives.

Since Frazier House was full of handsome male family members anyway, I was scheduled to be very busy today.

Taking Grandfather’s hand, I moved toward the dance floor.

Intimidating presence. At Grandfather’s appearance, all the nobles held their breath and quickly made way. Everyone being afraid of Grandfather was universal, it seemed.

I focused on walking to the center of the dance floor with a smile.

And.

3, 2, 1.

“Kyaak!”

A scream was heard at exactly the timing that matched the numbers I counted in my head.

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