The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 89
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89.
Iris covered her mouth.
Could Lillian possibly be using that girl, Marguerite Rubelli, as her control power assistant?
Once she started suspecting, it became more and more credible.
Wherever they went, Marguerite was always in the same room.
‘But that’s cheating!’
To side with the Crown Prince and try to destroy her family while deceiving the Empire’s people?
‘You’re really too wicked, Lillian.’
On the other hand, she herself was so brilliant.
Do you think everything will go well just because this High Priest selection went as you demanded?
‘But the measuring sacred relic will appear.’
Between those with the same ability and same generation, S-rank doesn’t appear.
Whatever Lillian did, it meant she was below Iris.
‘Just wait and see…!’
On that day coming soon, Lillian would properly get her comeuppance.
* * *
After the Imperial Court delivered their final decision to the Central Temple.
Ambrosio of Silverin finally became the High Priest.
The High Priest supported by the Crown Prince was selected.
The Imperial Court held a reception to celebrate this selection.
Duke Baltazar looked at how the hall was decorated and sneered.
“A very modest event perfectly suited for those who live in poverty.”
Judging by the taste, it seemed Robelia had prepared it.
Since they failed in the selection, they were trying to show off like this.
Duke Baltazar, disliking that sight, grumbled to Elias who accompanied him.
“Look at them doing things they never used to do. I don’t know when the Pavil Family started buying faith with money like this.”
“…Money is all they have.”
“That’s exactly right. But… Ahem. Will that child be alright?”
“…Do you mean Miss Lillian.”
“Ha, really. Then is there anyone else here I would call a child!”
“There isn’t.”
“Is that child older than you?”
“No. She’s eight years younger than me.”
“…As if I really didn’t know that… Huuuuu.”
One grandson has no emotions at all, and the other is dense as a brick wall.
When the Duke sighed, Elias swallowed his own sigh.
‘If you’re going to be like this, you should just openly say you’re worried.’
For several days after this reception was decided.
Duke Baltazar kept trying to persuade Lillian for no reason.
‘Why do you eat so little? Could it be that you’re sick?’
‘Huh? No, Duke. I may look like this but I’m sturdy.’
‘No, you must be sick. You probably have stomach problems.’
‘…?’
‘How about recuperating for a while?’
‘No, I’m fine, Duke.’
His struggle with being unable to speak directly to the young lady was like a comedy.
The Duke grumbled with dissatisfaction.
“Why doesn’t that child even think to feign illness.”
Of course, even the Five Great Families couldn’t avoid gatherings that called priests.
Since they were bound by the common element of the Creator God, non-attendance was impossible on such important days.
“Where did that child go now? Is she with Our Highness?”
“Our Highness is with His Majesty, and Miss has been summoned by the Empress and went to the noblewomen’s gathering.”
“…Hah.”
The Duke said bleakly.
“If there are any who speak worthless nonsense to that child, remember who they all are.”
“Yes.”
The war had already begun.
* * *
On the way to the Drawing Room of the Noblewoman.
Iris swallowed dry saliva while looking at the Empress walking ahead.
‘She must still be angry…’
Last time, for the sin of ‘mistakenly’ reporting on Lillian and the Crown Prince going to the Underground Library.
‘…How truly disappointing, Iris.’
The Second Empress looked at Iris as if she were worthless dust.
No, as if she didn’t even want to feel troublesome emotions like disappointment.
At such cold eyes, tears welled up in Iris’s eyes.
‘Those eyes were always meant for Lillian, so why.’
At the Empress’s call, Iris quickly raised her head.
“Iris.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
“You know that I generously forgave the last incident, don’t you?”
“Yes, I’m grate-“
“I held this gathering because of your and your grandfather’s request, but.”
Snap!
Robelia folded her fan while looking at Iris with narrowed eyes.
“If the expected effect doesn’t come out, you’d better be prepared.”
“Yes, Your Majesty! Please don’t worry!”
Iris answered as cheerfully as possible.
‘I just need to prove that I’m right…!’
That Lillian definitely used some cunning trick.
‘It’s possible since priests are gathered here.’
This would be proof that the Crown Prince also participated in such a grand deception.
There’s no way he knew nothing about Lillian lying.
‘Empress will end up thanking me, won’t she?’
Iris’s minor mistakes would be forgotten like that.
Robelia pointed to the drawing room they needed to enter with her fan.
“Even aside from that matter, make sure to leave a good impression at this gathering.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Distinguished guests from other countries have come this time too.”
These were people that whoever would become the Empire’s princess consort, and furthermore the crown princess consort, would need to handle and manage.
Anyone could see that neglecting even one person here would cause headaches later.
Iris nodded earnestly.
“I will show you a perfect appearance, Your Majesty.”
How much effort had she put in, even receiving new etiquette education this time?
The Empress took the highest seat, and naturally the spot next to her belonged to Iris.
“Miss Lillian, the fiancée and Controller of Crown Prince, has arrived!”
When the Homing Officer called out, Lillian appeared, beautifully dressed.
All the other women stood up.
They even placed one hand on their chest in turn and lightly knelt to greet her.
Iris’s insides boiled with anger.
‘Why should I show such supreme courtesy?’
Lillian was expelled from the family.
It’s only fortunate that she manifested as a Controller, but in reality she’s a commoner!
However, Iris forcibly suppressed her indignation and slowly rose.
To bow and greet not only before the Empire’s noble ladies, but also before foreign royalty.
Moreover, somehow, it seemed like she was being made to stay on her knees for a few extra seconds.
Only then did Lillian open her mouth.
“It’s been a while, Iris.”
“…It has been some time, Lillian… nim.”
“Indeed, I see you don’t make the same mistakes anymore.”
Iris’s face flushed red with embarrassment.
She remembered what had happened at Princess Meliora’s welcome banquet.
‘Don’t you know that the imperial family’s Controller can attend banquets regardless of rank?’
The Empress’s piercing gaze from beside her was unbearably intense.
This wicked…!
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