The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 48

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48.

 

Lillian’s mind was full of question marks.

 

‘Most of all, why did he jump from talking about rabbits to such a topic?’

 

No.

 

The other party was sending signals that he wanted to say something.

 

‘Yes, I could tell that much from his hints.’

 

But Lillian had become like a dead zone for receiving signals.

 

Or perhaps one side was speaking in dolphin frequency while the other was responding in bat frequency.

 

What on earth could it be…

 

Lillian stared intently before opening her mouth.

 

“Your Highness.”

 

“Mm.”

 

“Now that I look at it, you only like easy things, no, you prefer them…?”

 

“…Mm?”

 

The Villain’s body, which had been crossed with arms, became strangely relaxed.

 

It seemed like he was hearing such words for the first time.

 

Rather, Lillian was more surprised.

 

Right now she was more tired than usual, so she was being more direct with her words.

 

‘Did Elias… have no intention of saying anything?’

 

No wait, even family might have been scared.

 

‘When I think about it that way, there was no one suitable to tell him?’

 

At least Lillian was in a situation where she could tell him since they had made a contract now.

 

Believing that even if things went wrong, he wouldn’t kill her immediately.

 

Most importantly, he listened attentively when she told interesting stories.

 

Trusting in that point, she gathered courage.

 

“What do you gain by killing everyone?”

 

“Efficiency compared to time invested.”

 

“What are you trying to do with that precious time you save?”

 

“…Don’t ordinary humans stop once they quickly reach results?”

 

“Well, I do agree with that… but even if Your Highness quickly becomes emperor, it doesn’t seem like you’d particularly enjoy it…?”

 

She was genuinely curious about this.

 

“It doesn’t seem like you’d indulge in luxuries either.”

 

Because this man was more frugal than expected.

 

Only the ‘Chamber of Pearls’ where Lillian stayed was splendid; the other rooms were somehow ordinary.

 

The Villain stared intently at Lillian’s face.

 

As if he had heard a very strange answer.

 

“Then would you choose the path of going around and obtaining things one by one? Even if it’s inefficient?”

 

“How about choosing the side that’s both fun and gains reputation…?”

 

Rather than a tyrant who kills everyone and rules through fear.

 

Wouldn’t a wise ruler who’s good at everything but slightly scary be more interesting?

 

When respect and fear are properly mixed, people’s reactions would be most varied.

 

“…I think not being able to feel joy even in trying is a lack of effort…”

 

“You’re saying something that would make all the academy students in this world want to kill you, Lillian.”

 

“No, no, life really is like that.”

 

Until Lillian could make accessories to sell, no, artifacts as they’re called now.

 

There were countless attempts.

 

Even when it was painful at that stage.

 

There were times when she wanted to give up, wondering what wealth and glory she was trying to see.

 

But then when she overcame that stage, it was very occasionally enjoyable.

 

“From the moment I become good at something, I gradually start enjoying it… Sometimes, it’s also fun when I learn something new.”

 

“…”

 

“Efficiency of finishing everything at once is good too, but such things also have meaning.”

 

Lillian closed her eyes.

 

The Empire’s leadership who saved their lives today should really be grateful.

 

Racking her brain to try to change the Villain’s mind with her silver tongue was no ordinary task.

 

‘Of course… I also wish I could get a bit more compared to my efforts…’

 

She wished that selling just one new work would bring in a lifetime pension.

 

But not with human lives.

 

“Then Lillian.”

 

He whispered sweetly.

 

“But if I still think my method I just mentioned is more efficient.”

 

“…”

 

“And so I do it that way, would you leave me?”

 

“No.”

 

She answered without hesitation.

 

Lillian had developed social skills, so she knew how to tell appropriate lies.

 

‘Anyway, since you’ve imprinted on me, you won’t let me go unless you release it.’

 

But Lillian also mixed in sincerity at the end.

 

“But I don’t think I could like it.”

 

“…”

 

That would indeed be difficult.

 

Lillian knew this answer would have no meaning.

 

But then.

 

‘Huh.’

 

When did I get a water cup in my hand?

 

While she was busy answering, a water cup and candy had appeared in her hands…

 

“Here, take your medicine.”

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

“Suck on the candy after taking it.”

 

Somehow knowing it was time for medicine, he poured the pills into her palm first.

 

‘What kind of perfume does that man use?’

 

Being tired made her think strange thoughts. That forest scent was so nice that she kept feeling reassured when she should be on guard.

 

“…That rabbit back then.”

 

There it was.

 

The topic had returned to the dangerous rabbit story again. But her reaction was slow because of the scent.

 

“Everything Count Karkin Pavil said is true.”

 

“Ahh…”

 

“I wanted to try it once on that rabbit. Because it was pink and soft.”

 

…Lillian desperately pretended not to know that her hair was pink.

 

The medicine she had just taken contained sleep-inducing components.

 

She couldn’t escape at this point.

 

Moreover, he had pulled up the blanket so she couldn’t run away.

 

“I wanted to see the rabbit in the snow.”

 

“…”

 

“Well then, rest now, Lillian.”

 

He got up from his seat.

 

Lillian whispered barely audibly to his retreating back.

 

“Your Highness. You really would have looked good in the snow.”

 

“…”

 

He didn’t answer.

 

Lillian stared at the door he had left through for a long time.

 

‘Come to think of it, that person.’

 

He was now calling her ‘Lillian’ instead of Lady Tillard.

 

* * *

 

Late at night. Evren muttered.

 

“…She’s really a peculiar person.”

 

Lillian was.

 

When he went to see her about the rabbit story, he had wanted to test Lillian.

 

He wanted to see if she would fear him or not.

 

Even though he hadn’t reached a conclusion about what to do if she did fear him.

 

‘…It’s fortunate.’

 

Lillian didn’t fear him.

 

She even asked him questions….

 

‘What do you plan to do with that precious time you’re saving?’

 

That’s right.

 

Since he was born a prince, he had vaguely thought that someday he would have to become emperor.

 

But when he accelerated that process, what had he wanted to do….

 

‘This current situation isn’t bad.’

 

Just the fact that Lillian was in this castle, and that he was here too, was quite satisfying.

 

‘Fun other than efficiency.’

 

No one had ever shown him such a perspective….

 

‘But I don’t think you’ll like it.’

 

‘What does that matter.’

 

As he recalled Lillian’s words while tracing the table with his finger.

 

“Ah, damn.”

 

The surface vanished smoothly along the path his finger had traced.

 

“…?”

 

He wasn’t using his unintended ability though.

 

Evren leaned his head back against the chair and closed his eyes.

 

He dreamed of a pink rabbit running and playing alive in the snow.

 

The pink-haired woman was there with it too.

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