The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 2

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2.

Lillian Tillard saw the future at twenty years old.

To be precise, she realized that the contents of a book she had read in her ‘previous life’ were her own life.

The protagonist of this world was her cousin, Iris.

Iris was an S-class controller who could calm rampaging ability users, warm and beloved by everyone.

In contrast, Lillian was a direct descendant but powerless.

Lillian was mocked for her gloomy appearance, consumed by inferiority complex.

And in the year she turned twenty-four.

‘She dies at the beginning of the ending.’

During the ‘War of Princes,’ the banquet hall collapsed and debris fell toward Iris.

But why was it Lillian who died instead?

Because Lillian died protecting her.

The usefulness of a villainess consumed by inferiority complex who only held others back.

It was all for this dramatic effect.

At that time, her real brother, cousin brother, grandfather, fiancé…

And Iris.

‘Sister is already done for! We need to get out of here quickly!’

In the end, Lillian died alone in the darkness from blood loss.

Lillian, who had been subtly hot-tempered in her ‘previous life,’ gained enlightenment.

If she continued living like this, wouldn’t she end up killing someone?

So she made a decision.

‘Let me plan a perfect way to get away from those people.’

Thus, after regressing, she spent a month carefully planning.

It was time to begin the next phase.

“Lillian! Breaking off the engagement, what on earth is this about!”

Along with her grandfather’s roar.

Snow-white hair, white beard along his square jaw. A warrior-like build.

Her grandfather, Duke Elrik Tillard, despised Lillian immensely.

‘Tsk, if she devoured even her own parents, at least her brain should be good!’

He was skilled at draining people’s spirits with his clicking tongue.

But now there was no spirit left to drain.

“How did you conduct yourself that Count made him throw the divorce papers!”

“It seems his love for Iris was too important, Grandfather.”

“What did you say? This insolent…!”

Beside her grandfather, Iris wept pitifully.

“Grandfather, this is all lies. I, I never had anything like that with Count…!”

“Tsk, stop crying, Iris. You’re destined to become the Crown Princess!”

“Yes…!”

Iris smiled even while sobbing.

“Sister, please forgive Count with a generous heart too… Who else but Count would take sister?”

“Do you have the luxury to worry about me?”

“Why wouldn’t I worry about sister-“

“An embezzlement problem broke out in your business. About a thousand gold in losses, right?”

“…Huh?”

Iris flinched slightly.

Ability users without dedicated controllers had to purchase control stone artifacts.

What S-class controller Iris made commanded any price.

‘But you dumped all the work on me, didn’t you?’

So how would she know if there was embezzlement?

“Sister, what are you talking about? In front of the family-“

“Your nanny deceived you for quite a long time, didn’t she? Even the maids passing by my quarters knew about it.”

“Wh-what!”

While Iris was flustered by Lillian’s attack, the watching branch family members murmured.

“Was there really embezzlement?”

“That nanny has worked in this house for how many years now-“

“Then does that mean Lady Iris didn’t know her nanny was doing that?”

Iris’s lips trembled.

But then a voice scolding Lillian was heard.

“Lillian. How can you embarrass Iris like that?”

“Oh, Brother Kuern.”

It was Count Kuern Tillard.

He was Lillian’s real brother, which meant he was useless.

With platinum hair, glasses, and thin features, you might call him a ‘delicate beauty.’

But his essence was that of a bat.

Kuern patted the sobbing Iris and said.

“Don’t cry, Iris. Now, Lillian. Hurry up and apologize.”

“…Count.”

“Uh…?”

“Even if we handle this embezzlement internally, we’ll have to refile taxes. Then Her Majesty the Empress will find out.”

“That’s-“

“And if Her Majesty finds out, doesn’t that mean her political enemies could find out too?”

“…!”

“I was just afraid our family would be in danger.”

Second Empress Robellia Tarandia Perniers de Pavil.

She was the aunt of her trash fiancé, Karkin Pavil.

She was also the mother of the ‘original male lead,’ Second Prince Kail.

“But Iris’s reputation is more important than everyone’s safety, isn’t it? As you say, Brother?”

Kuern’s face also turned bright red.

Because grandfather was included in that ‘everyone’s safety.’

The branch family members whispered awkwardly while reading the mood.

“There’s more than one or two businesses we do with the Pavil Family.”

“My goodness, to think that far ahead.”

The way they looked at ‘Lillian’ changed slightly.

They had always treated her like a groveling vermin, so they must have been a little surprised.

Bang!

Grandfather slammed his fist on the table.

“Hah, so noisy! Deal with Iris’s nanny. And Lillian, you!”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

“Go beg Count for forgiveness immediately. Go ask him to cancel the engagement!”

“Yes. However, I’ll do that in a month.”

“What did you say…?”

“Under Imperial law, once you sign divorce papers, cancellation is only possible after a month.”

Grandfather’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

Had that girl always been so clever and confident?

“Since the engagement was broken due to Count’s wrongdoing, I won’t chase after him immediately for the family’s honor.”

“Hmm!”

“So if you permit it, I would like to recuperate at the Northern Villa.”

The Duke closed his mouth.

Originally, when something like this happened, Lillian would sob and beg not to be sent away.

His pathetic, powerless granddaughter.

But this was the first time she had seen such a calm demeanor.

Instead, Iris, who was supposed to be the pride of the family, was startled and making a fuss.

“N-no! Sister, you can’t go there-!”

“Tsk. Iris, be quiet!”

“Ugh…!”

Iris could only roll her eyes frantically, flustered.

Lillian pretended not to notice.

While you smiled gracefully and elegantly, I did everything that was supposed to be your job.

Won’t you feel anxious while I’m gone?

‘I’d like to see that sight a little, but not enough to stake my entire future on it.’

The Lillian of her ‘previous life’ had died alone in a hospital room.

Life was shorter than expected, and death was closer than she thought.

So now there was no time to wait around for these people to have a change of heart.

“Then I’ll take my leave now. Farewell to you all.”

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Lillian’s departure to the annex was quickly arranged.

Lillian was ‘a direct princess of the Tillard Ducal House.’

But surprisingly, there were no close maids to accompany her.

Such things were considered luxuries for someone without abilities.

Instead, her male cousin was assigned to her.

“Ah, how annoying. Do I really have to escort someone like you?”

“…”

“I haven’t even been in the Imperial Guard for that long! And I had to use my vacation days!”

Ramio Tillard, with his bright platinum hair and cat-like green eyes.

He was Iris’s younger brother and the youngest knight in the Imperial Guard.

And.

‘Forget about Lillian! Protect Lady Iris!’

He was one of those who had abandoned her in the ‘original story.’

Ramio deeply despised his cousin who lacked abilities.

Even now, while resting and drinking tea, he couldn’t stop hurling insults.

It’s common courtesy not to bother even a dog while it’s eating.

Lillian felt sad.

“It’s because you’re so pathetic that Pavil is cheating, so why do I have to be dragged here too?”

“…”

“Hey, Lillian. Aren’t you going to ans-?”

“Say, how’s the tea, Ramio?”

“Ugh, what do you mean how’s the tea… urk?”

“Oh my, it must taste good.”

Pretty surprised, aren’t you?

Where else would you pay money to drink tea blended with sleeping pills?

“I put in a lot of other things besides that too.”

“Cough, hack!”

“Your sister’s cooking skills are quite good, aren’t they? It reminds me of when we were little.”

“You, you…!”

“When I used to bake cookies for you, you ate them so deliciously…”

Lillian rested her chin on her hands and watched this scene with satisfaction.

Ramio wasn’t the only one covering his mouth and collapsing.

“Ugh, urk.”

“Guh…”

“My, my eyes…”

All the guards who had gulped down the drinks either slumped to the ground or collapsed.

She wasn’t worried about their mouths being paralyzed. They had done their share of wrongdoing too.

“Still, thanks to you all, I was able to come safely to near the border for free.”

Good work, you trash.

Lillian whispered wistfully as she stood up from her seat.

Why would she go to an annex she despised so terribly?

‘I need to seek asylum in the Kingdom of Tenebryn, where even those without abilities aren’t discriminated against.’

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