The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 38

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38.

 

Gerard was flustered.

 

The reason Iris received praise without participating in subjugations was due to her outstanding crafting abilities.

 

“Later, I can reveal that the source was actually me. At an appropriate time.”

 

But to say that it was Lillian’s skill from the very beginning…?

 

He eventually furrowed his brow and asked.

 

“…Are you certain that Iris Tillard will actually buy the design?”

 

“If even you can recognize this feeling, how could Iris not recognize it?”

 

“Ha…”

 

“She’ll buy this design without hesitation.”

 

Gerard pondered over those words.

 

Even though the Second Prince didn’t know he belonged to the ‘Archive’, his attitude was quite…

 

‘What if I betray Lillian Tillard midway through?’

 

It would be meaningless.

 

‘By then, the Tillard Family would have been humiliated too, so they’d be grinding their teeth for revenge.’

 

Then Gerard and the Archive would have to…

 

Avoid pursuit from not only Tarandia and Baltazar, who sided with the First Prince,

 

But also from Tillard and Pavil.

 

Facing four of the Five Great Families would simply mean suicide.

 

Gerard swallowed dryly.

 

‘So that’s Lillian Tillard.’

 

The stain of the Tillard Family.

 

The granddaughter whom the current head said could die tomorrow without concern.

 

It was already surprising that this granddaughter was here.

 

But to think she had such talent for backstabbing people.

 

‘…This feels absolutely thrilling?’

 

Despite being tortured, he strangely felt increasingly excited.

 

But the moment he unconsciously licked his lower lip, the prison became even colder.

 

A very, very chilling wind swept around Gerard’s neck.

 

A low and gentle voice echoed through the space.

 

“Haha, look at this.”

 

Evren’s voice came from behind Lillian.

 

“Openly flirting even in prison…”

 

He smiled pleasantly with a face that seemed made of silver.

 

Seeing this, Gerard felt his spine chill involuntarily.

 

‘Wait, how did he hide his presence?’

 

He hadn’t even sensed that this man was in the prison.

 

Evren just looked at him indifferently.

 

Temporarily erasing his presence was nothing.

 

He had been quietly watching to see what Lillian wanted to do with this guy.

 

But this was like flowers breaking their necks to look wherever a butterfly flew.

 

He turned his gaze to Lillian.

 

“You’ve finished everything you wanted to say to this guy, haven’t you?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then let’s go up first.”

 

Lillian quickly turned around.

 

Evren really liked that about her.

 

Lillian didn’t try to awkwardly seek mercy for others.

 

She was someone who knew very well about each other’s boundaries.

 

“The deal with Lillian is one thing. But you’ve also learned dangerous information about this place.”

 

“Ugh…”

 

“I can’t let you go without any measures.”

 

When Evren spoke, Elias stepped forward.

 

To implement several ‘measures’ to prevent him from leaking their secrets.

 

Gerard had expected as much, so he suppressed his groans and squeezed his eyes shut.

 

If they let him live enough to continue Archive activities, he’d be truly grateful.

 

…Still, since he had to work with that Miss first, they’d let him out intact, right?

 

Damn it…

 

* * *

 

Now, leaving the conclusion of the frightening business to the Villain,

 

Lillian returned to her main work after a long time.

 

In the newly prepared workshop…!

 

Marguerite followed her in as Lillian’s assistant.

 

As Lillian examined the pre-prepared materials, Marguerite whispered softly beside her.

 

“Miss, you said you’d make an artifact to suppress the Tillard side.”

 

“Yes, that’s right.”

 

“Then will you sell the ‘Moon’s Blessing’?”

 

“Hmm? No.”

 

An inexplicable sense of relief spread across Marguerite’s face.

 

Seeing this, Lillian felt slightly attacked in her confidence.

 

“…Why, does it look like others won’t buy it?”

 

It was quite a profitable product…

 

It seemed helpful when searching for mines this time…

 

“Oh, no, I wasn’t worried it wouldn’t be popular!”

 

Marguerite touched her bracelet and whispered.

 

“It’s just us who have it. I like that…”

 

“Hmph, really?”

 

That must be the charm of a first edition.

 

That’s what later becomes valuable and turns into vintage jewelry passed down to great-grandchildren.

 

“Even if I sell that, I’ll improve it and release it later.”

 

Of course, giving the best to our side is natural.

 

“This is what I’m making this time.”

 

While last time it was bangles that were relatively easy to make and less gender-specific,

 

This time she decided to make something that required a bit more effort.

 

Marguerite looked at the sketch with wide eyes.

 

“Is this an earring design?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“So this is how you make sketches. How fascinating.”

 

“Right. I draw the front, side, and top views like this.”

 

Lillian began searching for the materials she’d need.

 

“I’ll make them as drop-type earrings that dangle from the earlobes. They’ll sparkle beautifully when they catch the light at events.”

 

“Yes, I think they would… Oh.”

 

Marguerite was about to express admiration but stopped short.

 

“Miss, these designs, weren’t they mixed up by mistake?”

 

“No, they’re not wrong, I didn’t make a mistake. That’s all one piece.”

 

“…?”

 

“You’ll understand when you see the finished product.”

 

Now, what should I use this time?

 

Normally for artifacts targeting nobles, she’d freely use gold, but

 

‘Gold is a dangerous expensive material to send carelessly in this situation.’

 

Once again, the answer is silver!

 

Lillian became delighted as she recalled the price difference for silver materials between this world and her ‘previous life’.

 

And if you multiply this by labor costs?

 

“Hehehe.”

 

This is profitable.

 

Lillian happily began preparing the process of applying heat to the metal.

 

Marguerite, who had brought the protective powder, watched with curiosity from beside her.

 

“Miss, you look… very happy.”

 

“Yeah. I’m in a good mood.”

 

Lillian nodded her head.

 

“I’m thinking about how happy the person who receives this will be…”

 

“But Miss, are you sure it’s okay not to set up a shop?”

 

“Yeah, it’s fine. I don’t really have time to look at land right now anyway.”

 

“Still… if you mention it to His Highness—”

 

“Oh my. No, Marguerite.”

 

Lillian shook her head back and forth.

 

“Even though I’m in charge, I’m still a retainer. How could I accept such a large investment.”

 

“Miss…!”

 

“For now, it’s better to do it on a small scale like this.”

 

Marguerite, unaware of Lillian’s true intentions, was somewhat naively impressed.

 

‘How wonderful…’

 

She’s reluctant to be a burden to her lord, and she’s purely happy thinking about the recipient…

 

‘She could afford to be a bit more greedy.’

 

Meanwhile, Lillian shook her head as she applied protective coating to both sides of the silver plate.

 

Ask the Villain for a shop? Please don’t say such scary things.

 

It would be troublesome to dispose of later when leaving.

 

‘But it’s natural that Marguerite would be curious.’

 

In Perniers, people think you absolutely must have a ‘space’ when selling artifacts.

 

And not just artifacts. Most luxury goods are sold in boutiques.

 

‘At the very least, you get introduced through a Noblewoman’s Salon.’

 

Merchants without names or connections were simply doomed.

 

The hardships of small business owners were so terribly consistent across worlds.

 

“…Hmm, I could find a shop location later. But now isn’t the time for me to go outside.”

 

“Then how are you planning to promote this?”

 

“Let’s try this first.”

 

Let’s try some seeding work for the first time in a while.

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