The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 60

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60.

 

Chapter 17. The Beginning of the Original Story

 

Princess Melliora of the Kingdom of Tenebryn had come to visit.

 

There was one reason why it was difficult to receive the Princess at the Imperial Palace.

 

Because the mad Emperor was residing there.

 

If they brought in a distinguished guest only to have her killed, wouldn’t that become endlessly troublesome?

 

Therefore, it wasn’t strange for the Perniers nobles that a party was being held at Tillard’s mansion.

 

People were busy socializing while also busy checking what other famous figures had arrived.

 

“It’s been truly a long time since the Five Great Families have gathered.”

 

“General Zeros and his wife have come in person too!”

 

“Members from the Matatop have also graced us with their presence.”

 

“As expected, it’s still Tillard after all.”

 

One of the Five Great Families.

 

A great house mentioned even in the scriptures.

 

Everyone flocked to the Tillard family and chattered as if Ramio’s recent scandal had never happened.

 

Moreover, when Empress Robellia appeared at this gathering, the excitement intensified.

 

“Truly exquisite taste, Iris.”

 

“Your Majesty, I am honored.”

 

Iris greeted her with the prettiest smile she could manage.

 

Even the head of that fearsome Pavil family and the Empress herself was being so kind to her!

 

Isn’t it when people everyone else finds difficult show you affection that you feel most proud?

 

Iris smiled brightly and cheerfully as she enjoyed the envious gazes of others.

 

“Your Highness, please come in as well! I’m so happy you could join us today!”

 

“…Not at all, Miss Iris.”

 

Second Prince Kail nodded his head slightly with solemnity.

 

Kail didn’t speak to Iris more than necessary.

 

‘Anyway, I’m the only person suitable for His Highness to marry!’

 

Once Iris secured the title of Saint!

 

Just then, the herald shouted from the mansion’s entrance.

 

“Princess Melliora von Albrecht of the Kingdom of Tenebryn arrives!”

 

Before people could greet her, they whispered in hushed tones.

 

“She’s said to be first in line in the kingdom now, right?”

 

“I heard she finally defeated the prince.”

 

“She’s quite popular within the kingdom too-.”

 

As the door opened, the whispers immediately ceased.

 

A young woman with green hair and silver-gray eyes appeared.

 

The malachite necklace around her neck boasted a smooth luster.

 

“Lady Melliora!”

 

Iris ran over cheerfully.

 

Though the other party was a princess of a nation, Iris always treated her without formality.

 

Because the Princess is my regular customer!

 

‘What would she do about that hideous appearance without me?’

 

It’s because of that artifact

 

that those disgusting blue snake-like veins disappeared.

 

But Princess Melliora gazed coldly at Iris.

 

“Has it been so long since I came to the Empire?”

 

“Pardon? Lady Melliora, what do you-.”

 

“How dare a mere branch family daughter of a ducal house speak to me so rudely!”

 

“…!”

 

Iris’s face froze.

 

Everyone knew the Princess as Iris’s regular customer and friend.

 

How could she humiliate her in such a way?

 

Melliora turned her head to look toward the Second Empress.

 

“Empress Mother. I don’t see my dear friend Lady Lillian at this gathering?”

 

Empress Robellia was more composed than Iris.

 

However, the corners of her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

 

This princess was someone competing for succession rights in her kingdom.

 

That meant she didn’t say useless things, and.

 

‘She’s not the type to turn away like this without any intention.’

 

Unless there was something significant enough to make her replace Iris with Lillian!

 

“Princess. You say Lillian is your dear friend? The one close to you is-.”

 

Isn’t it Iris?

 

But Melliora shook her head.

 

“Well? Even among dear friends, there’s a difference between those who are sincere and those who only see you as a source of money, isn’t there?”

 

At those words, the Empress frowned.

 

And not just the Empress.

 

Those who had been waiting for a warm greeting scene between the Princess and Iris felt like they’d been doused with cold water.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“Wasn’t the Princess of Tenebryn close friends with Miss Iris?”

 

“Calling Her Royal Highness a source of money?”

 

Melliora looked around even more conspicuously.

 

“There’s no Lillian here, who completely repaired my artifact and saved me? Wasn’t Lillian the direct line of Tillard?”

 

Instead of the dumbfounded Iris, Kuern stepped forward.

 

“Your Highness the Princess. If I may be so bold, Lillian is not currently at this mansion.”

 

“How can this be.”

 

Melliora shook her head.

 

“I came to Tillard Manor because I was told Lillian would be here. This is so disappointing.”

 

“That, that’s-.”

 

“I traveled this long distance longing to see my dear friend’s face. How heartbreaking this is.”

 

If Kuern had been a bit more skilled, he could have smoothly deflected such conversation.

 

But Kuern was always weak in emergency situations.

 

And he was even more intimidated due to recent events.

 

While he floundered, the uncomfortable murmuring of the invited guests gradually grew louder.

 

‘I can’t be embarrassed in front of those people.’

 

However, they couldn’t embarrass a guest from the kingdom either.

 

Then Iris clenched her fists tightly.

 

“Regrettably, my sister has become a commoner and is no longer in a position to dare meet Your Highness.”

 

“Lady Lillian is a commoner?”

 

“Oh, Your Highness. You didn’t know!”

 

Iris covered her mouth with an expression like ‘Oh my, my mistake.’

 

“My sister decided to abandon our family… and had the audacity to demand money from Grandfather for what she contributed to the house.”

 

“Such…?”

 

The atmosphere of the murmuring changed.

 

They had heard about it through newspapers or social conversations.

 

However, the ‘exact’ reason for Lillian’s disinheritance hadn’t circulated.

 

But threatening her grandfather with money?

 

“How could she be so vulgar.”

 

“Even if she was powerless, she received treatment as one of the Five Great Families.”

 

“If they expelled her to that extent, the Tillard Ducal House was really quite lenient.”

 

Princess Melliora smiled.

 

Lightly flicking her tongue inside her mouth.

 

‘She has no idea what’s about to happen.’

 

Just then, the herald came running hurriedly.

 

And seeing his face turn pale as a sheet, the princess suppressed her laughter inwardly.

 

* * *

 

This was truly the beginning of the ‘original story.’

 

“This is a really important occasion.”

 

“I know.”

 

“You absolutely cannot loosen your cravat in the middle of it.”

 

I don’t know how many times I’ve warned him about this.

 

Lillian glanced sideways at the Villain.

 

I should be able to feel at ease from what I’ve seen while staying at the castle.

 

This man who throws off anything that feels stuffy or constricting.

 

But still…

 

‘He does look good when properly dressed up.’

 

His long silver hair, like something created from white moonlight, was neatly tied near the nape of his neck.

 

A black uniform with gold trim, and even a blue cravat meticulously fastened without a single gap.

 

In other words, I put in tremendous effort to remove any trace of his lazy playboy appearance.

 

‘He needs to look like the next Emperor material.’

 

In that sense, I hope he can just hold out like this.

 

The Tillard family’s herald was practically about to faint.

 

Even if he’s a mad dog, he’s still imperial family, so invitations are sent out as a matter of duty.

 

‘We just thought he wouldn’t respond to them…’

 

Our entrance couldn’t be stopped.

 

And.

 

“E-Evren Tarandia Perniers, Our Highness! And Lady Lillian… are entering!”

 

When those words ended.

 

As expected, everyone’s attention turned to us in an instant.

 

Lillian ignored the surrounding noise.

 

Instead, she looked straight up at the opposite side.

 

It was her former family at the head table.

 

Her grandfather, with anger etched in every wrinkle.

 

Her brother, his glasses shaking from bewilderment.

 

‘Ramio must be under house arrest.’

 

Since it hasn’t been long since he was released from prison.

 

And Iris.

 

Iris concealed her true feelings and came out to greet them lightly.

 

“May the Creator’s blessing be upon Your Highness. Sister, welcome!”

 

“Oh my. Thank you for welcoming me, Lady Iris.”

 

“Of course. But even if you wanted to come, really!”

 

Iris scolded her while smiling as if she knew nothing.

 

“Sister, you’re no longer a Tillard… You’re a commoner! How could you wheedle His Highness into bringing you?”

 

“Hmm? Don’t you know that a royal Controller can attend banquets regardless of rank?”

 

“…Huh? Controller, you said…?”

 

“It’s specified in the etiquette book for the safety of the person they serve.”

 

In reality, it was an etiquette rule that wasn’t often applied.

 

The Controllers of House of Tarandia were generally chosen from the nobility.

 

Still, there’s a difference between speaking boldly while knowing and doing so in ignorance.

 

“So this is how you show that you slept through etiquette lessons, Lady Iris.”

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