The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 74

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74.

 

It had a similar purpose to opera glasses, and could be stored in an ornately decorated handle.

 

In Perniers, wearing glasses is still considered ‘impolite.’

 

But in reality, if something looks sophisticated, etiquette can be easily overlooked.

 

“Your eyes must be very tired from working with print. And when checking events too.”

 

“….”

 

“And as you can see, it’s been channeled so that Controller abilities can work through it.”

 

Among ability users, when the five senses are overused, the overloaded body parts start showing signs first.

 

‘Since that person is from a branch of Boliver, they must be fire-type.’

 

There could really be cases where flames burst in the eyes causing blindness, that’s the thing….

 

Perniers, this terrifying world!

 

Madame Rochette examined the artifact from various angles, then mentioned casually as if dropping it.

 

“You were a genius.”

 

It was tremendous praise.

 

Having heard those words, the onlookers who had been holding their breath outside let out gasps of admiration.

 

The spectators were amazed, and Iris was stunned.

 

A genius.

 

That proud Madame Rochette with her discerning eye would give such high praise.

 

‘And to Lillian of all people….’

 

Then came the crisp sound of a bag clasp snapping shut.

 

“Thank you for letting me see this, Miss Lillian.”

 

“Not at all.”

 

“I’ll take my leave now. You can look forward to tomorrow’s article.”

 

It was an openly positive preview.

 

Madame Rochette glanced sideways at Iris as she passed by.

 

She was already an incredibly haughty woman to begin with.

 

“Tsk.”

 

She clicked her tongue once and left…!

 

‘That, that vulgar woman.’

 

However, unlike Iris who was grinding her teeth, the onlookers’ hearts burned even more.

 

Hadn’t Madame Rochette, the Empire’s foremost authority, called her a genius!

 

‘She’s a miraculous awakened one.’

 

‘If I could use an artifact made by that person, perhaps-?’

 

As if reading those thoughts, Lillian smiled brightly.

 

“The shop is scheduled to open from tomorrow. But if you speak to the staff, advance orders are possible.”

 

At Lillian’s words, well-dressed employees stepped forward.

 

“Me too! I want one too!”

 

“Wait, for order reservations -.”

 

Due to the crowd rushing in, Iris was pushed back.

 

“Kyaa!”

 

Even though she screamed much louder than she was actually hurt, no one hesitated.

 

‘What should I do about this?’

 

Am I being pushed out of my position like this?

 

Someone who’s smart, kind, good at business, and a future saint candidate….

 

‘This won’t do.’

 

Iris bit her nails.

 

The public attention had shifted to Lillian.

 

To somehow steal that away and raise her pitiful family-.

 

‘I need to become a saint as soon as possible!’

 

She had to move up the ‘saint selection’ that she would have originally waited for more leisurely.

 

For that to happen…!

 

‘I need to make the Imperial Palace my ally!’

 

* * *

 

The upper floor of the newly opened shop.

 

When evening came, Lillian received the sales report.

 

“Not bad.”

 

“…!”

 

“Please tell the staff they did well.”

 

Of course, she didn’t think this would continue indefinitely.

 

‘There’s no need for it to do that well either.’

 

Let’s just maintain everything moderately.

 

Lillian turned to look at the red-haired man who had helped greatly until the shop opening.

 

“You’ve worked hard until now, Gerard.”

 

“What’s this, Miss?”

 

Gerard pursed his lips.

 

When good properties in the shopping district came out cheap.

 

When hiring reliable personnel and conducting background checks.

 

After doing all that together, why was she giving what sounded like a farewell greeting.

 

“Ahhhh! Now that you’ve become famous, you’re going to abandon a shabby guild? Is that it?”

 

“Hm? Gerard, why would you continue dealing with me?”

 

Lillian was the one who was puzzled.

 

Information guilds also choose their customers when making connections.

 

“Iris probably already found out that Gerard worked with me. If you stay like this-.”

 

You’ll end up turning your back on both Tillard and the Pavil family, won’t you?

 

But Gerard shrugged his shoulders.

 

“When investing, it’s good to go all-in on a jackpot stock rather than small amounts.”

 

“Oh my. Usually that’s how families go bankrupt and couples get divorced.”

 

“If there’s solid love, even if things go a bit wrong, to some extent….”

 

Say something that makes sense.

 

Lillian shook her head.

 

But even if he was talking nonsense, it was now certain he was a reliable business partner.

 

“But Miss. It seems the Pavil family will start moving for the high priest selection soon.”

 

“…!”

 

“Well, just so you know. Iris Tillard will be chosen as the saint.”

 

Lillian shook her head.

 

“Hmm, that won’t happen.”

 

“…? How can you be so sure? Is there another candidate-.”

 

“No, I’m going to eliminate the saint selection system itself.”

 

“…!”

 

Iris would definitely be designated as the saint.

 

Perniers’ ‘saint’ was the highest honor given to Controllers.

 

This was because their contribution to preventing mental contamination of ability users on battlefields was highly valued.

 

But Iris as a saint?

 

No way, if that’s the case, just abolish it.

 

“Uh… um….”

 

Gerard ran his hands through his hair several times before asking.

 

“Are you thinking of entering the saint selection yourself, Miss-?”

 

“Fold up that horrible suggestion nicely and put it in your wallet.”

 

How could you say something worth less than cash!

 

Lillian got goosebumps and almost scratched her forearm.

 

‘Saint’.

 

Someone might truly desire such a qualification.

 

And there would truly be those who deserve such a position.

 

“Mr. Gerard. I believe in God, but I was powerless for a long time. What I manifested wasn’t a miracle, but coincidence.”

 

“….”

 

“Do I look magnanimous enough to show mercy to others? You know I’m calculating everything on an abacus, right?”

 

Lillian was a mixture of a common citizen and a capitalist slave self-employed business owner’s mentality.

 

She was naturally incompatible with such sacred honorary positions.

 

Gerard seemed about to say something as he opened his mouth.

 

But because there was a presence outside the door, Lillian turned her head.

 

“Who is it?”

 

“Lillian.”

 

“…!”

 

Huh, the Villain came here?

 

She had pushed that man into the Imperial Palace and peaceful banquet, so she couldn’t invite him to this store’s completion.

 

Perhaps because he had been to the Imperial Palace, the man was dressed much more properly than usual and was smiling.

 

“I knew you’d be here late. I came to pick you up.”

 

“Ah, more people came than I expected.”

 

He completely ignored Gerard’s existence.

 

Lillian greeted him with her eyes instead.

 

‘Please take care of our deal.’

 

‘Yes, yes.’

 

The Villain who had been quietly watching this narrowed his eyes and smiled.

 

“Lillian.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Are you cheating on me?”

 

“…?”

 

What kind of novel nonsense is this now.

 

‘No, this isn’t just this time.’

 

Ever since the engagement ceremony, he had been clinging even more.

 

‘I think I overdid it a bit at today’s banquet.’

 

‘Well. You did talk for over ten minutes today, didn’t you? If you give me your hand-.’

 

‘Not the hand, I think I need to touch your cheek to avoid going berserk….’

 

If it weren’t for this man, it would have been such nonsense….

 

Actually, Lillian sometimes thought this man was more like a cat who knew he was pretty and used it, rather than a villain.

 

“Who am I cheating with?”

 

“Isn’t it cheating when a Controller gets too friendly with other ability users?”

 

Shake shake.

 

Let’s not forget. It’s exhausting to respond to every piece of nonsense.

 

But she didn’t expect him to soon hold out a small wrapped box.

 

“What is this?”

 

“…You opened a store, did you think I’d come empty-handed?”

 

“Um, no. It’s just.”

 

She hadn’t thought about it at all.

 

Baltazar’s people naturally congratulated and helped her.

 

But the Villain hadn’t said anything particular.

 

So she thought he wasn’t paying attention to this either….

 

Lillian carefully untied the ribbon.

 

Leaves made from thinly spread platinum, with deep purple gemstone petals.

 

And it was a hair ornament with a pearl embedded in the very center.

 

“I was going to make it pink, but they said it would get lost in your hair.”

 

“….”

 

“And you’re always busy making things for others.”

 

Lillian glanced at the Villain’s face.

 

Why is that pattern still floating there.

 

Lillian lowered her eyes.

 

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

 

After that, she silently fidgeted with the accessory.

 

…She almost got confused and caused big trouble.

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