The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 99

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99.

The villain’s voice was extremely gentle.

If you closed your eyes and listened, that is.

“If your new dog proves useful in emergencies, that’s not a bad thing. I don’t mind it at all.”

“Your Highness. The handle of the teacup you’re holding is disintegrating. Is that gold-plated?”

“There’s been someone targeting you since childhood. The more weapons, the better.”

“Ah. Yes.”

“But now that he’s trying to become the saint’s closest aide, there’s more room for him to play games with numbers.”

“Yes…”

Up to this point, his words made sense.

For example.

‘A heretic could pretend to be a new Holy Knight and ask to check the numbers.’

And if high numbers happened to come out and were revealed in front of others? The future would become quite troublesome.

Moreover… The final turning point in the original story was this man’s rampage.

‘I didn’t think about it when we made the contract engagement. There were too many things to resolve.’

But… even 1 point higher would probably be better.

‘A legendary grade appeared too, so it might not be completely impossible.’

Right. Up to that point was fine.

“So we should try raising our numbers to a certain level too, Lillian.”

“…So you got this from the Grand Cleric…”

That card deck on the tea table, that is.

The title written on the cover card naturally caught Lillian’s attention.

Prayers for Ability Users and Controllers

(For Engaged Couples)

-Basic Communication Methods for Smooth Control!-

Published by Perniers Central Temple

‘…There must be quite a few cases where control doesn’t work due to psychological issues.’

So the Temple had prepared counseling countermeasures too.

Perniers… a country where only strange welfare systems developed…

“Lily. It doesn’t perfectly match our situation, but we should try our best.”

“…That’s true.”

It was much healthier than taking strange drugs or excessive ‘contact’ to raise numbers.

Lillian, being a pacifist, was someone who actively welcomed dialogue.

“Ren, then let’s look at the first question-.”

Did you express your love to your partner today?

(※If you haven’t, let’s look into your partner’s eyes and say it now.)

Pass.

This question doesn’t apply.

“Lily, why are you skipping it.”

“Oh my! I really, really want to see the second question!”

Let’s talk about what you want to praise about your partner.

The second question was somewhat better.

Something to praise about the villain.

“Hmm… More gentle than expected… The fact that you don’t forget what we’ve discussed between us.”

All the plans so far too.

The promise to replant the ruined flowers too.

Looking back, the villain had never broken a promise.

‘Even though he’s from a family notorious for being the most inhuman.’

Though he sometimes disappoints by sending destructive impulse signals…

“Then, what about Ren?”

I hope it’s something competent enough that I won’t want to dispose of you even after the imprint is released.

“Everything.”

“…Huh?”

“Being diligent while saying you’re not diligent. Being a little crazy, always accomplishing what you say you’ll do…”

He smiled with narrowed eyes.

“And being pretty too.”

“…”

“You’re the prettiest in the world, my fiancée.”

“…Let’s just look at the next question.”

Lillian turned her face away.

Does the ‘Ability of Annihilation’ not take away nagging but only remove embarrassment?

After that, on the next page, Lillian had a premonition that she was doomed.

Let’s try expressions of affection you haven’t done before.

Step-by-step expressions of affection for engaged couples!

(※1. Active expressions of affection help with rampage control and relationship improvement!

※2. Let’s practice for ten days to get used to new expressions!)

“…”

…Perniers, this terrifying empire. Lillian saw nothing.

Before she could casually skip over it.

The villain’s hand was one step faster, covering the back of Lillian’s hand.

* * *

Someday I’ll have to use my ability on the Holy Knight Commander.

Evren had only that thought the entire time.

‘I was curious about the compatibility numbers between that man and Lily.’

I didn’t want to know but had to know at the same time. I needed to be certain about my target to attack.

And now I knew.

The Holy Knight Commander wasn’t quite Lillian’s destined partner…

Though that didn’t mean I could be at ease with the current situation.

“Focus, Lily.”

“Ah, really… You have so many demands…”

Lillian squirmed in his arms.

Right now they were more closely pressed together than their usual embrace.

They had done the first step mentioned in the cards, hugging.

Evren reached his hand toward Lillian’s cheek.

“This is the first time I’m touching your face first.”

The second step. Doing what your partner always did for you.

Her small, soft face seemed like it would fit entirely in one hand. It was as hot as if his heart had been removed and placed there.

“What does the third step say, Lily.”

“If you haven’t greeted each other’s cheeks, try it this time.”

“Ah.”

Come to think of it, we had a contract engagement but never did anything like that.

Peck.

Evren’s lips touched Lillian’s white cheek and pulled away.

It wasn’t much, but maybe because the room was so quiet with only breathing sounds?

The sound was louder than expected.

“….”

“….”

The two stared at each other silently.

Evren cupped Lillian’s remaining cheek with his other hand as well.

This woman is maddeningly beautiful.

Even he, who had no interest in beauty, was driven crazy every time he looked at her.

But why did he feel like destroying something, anxious, and going insane every time he became aware of this fact?

He would need experience to give this emotion an accurate name.

Strange words his father had said echoed in his ears.

‘Lillian must also be imprinted on you.’

If he just imprinted, would this maddening emotion also have an answer?

Could he give it a name?

He slowly drew closer to Lillian’s face.

Seeing those white shoulders made his breath hot.

He wanted to bite them.

“Lily.”

“…Yes?”

“We-.”

A knocking sound came from beyond the door.

Lillian moved away from Evren’s side as quick as lightning.

…It was Elias who had knocked.

“…? Excuse me.”

“How tactless.”

“Pardon?”

Elias flinched at the wicked chill emanating from Evren.

He was sure he’d been instructed to report when preparations were complete, even if it was night…?

Lillian smiled brightly.

“Hohoho, ignore him, Sir Elias! How did it go?”

“All the preparations you ordered are complete.”

“…! Good.”

Lillian’s eyes lit up.

“And it seems it’s time for me to do my main job after a long while.”

* * *

Central Temple.

The day of the Saint announcement ceremony had arrived.

Priest Marcel in the underground relic storage was sweating profusely.

Lillian, who received the ‘Infinite Wings’ grade, would become a Saint!

Over 20,000 people had flocked to the Central Temple to witness this moment in person.

It was difficult to check each person individually.

But while busily preparing, the storage door suddenly opened.

Priest Marcel jumped.

“Wh-who are you!? You can’t enter here-.”

“Ah, I’m late with introductions.”

A red-haired man slowly revealed himself.

“I’m Caspian Bolivar. General Bolivar’s nephew.”

“…! My apologies, Lord Boliver. Even if you’re from the Five Great Families, entry here is-.”

“Oh my, is it really not allowed?”

“Ah…. No, it’s not.”

The priest quickly answered.

“Priest. What’s your name?”

“Marcel.”

“I see, Marcel. Nice to meet you.”

Caspian smiled brightly.

“You’re planning to receive the Saint’s blood now, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct. When the Saint takes her oath, we’ll receive it in this chalice.”

“Then make sure to collect the princes’ blood too at that time. In the chalice together.”

“What? But-. There’s no such procedure-.”

“Just do as you’re told, priest.”

“Ah, yes. Don’t worry.”

Priest Marcel nodded obediently.

What could go wrong? When that Caspian Bolivar was saying it like that….

‘If S-grade Ability User blood enters the chalice….’

A rampage might occur, but…?

* * *

The announcement ceremony was scheduled to be held in the Central Temple’s hall.

Silver snow-like confetti continued falling from the ceiling.

The invited guests closest to the platform couldn’t help but admire it.

“It’s truly beautiful….”

“In such a short time, I didn’t expect the Central Temple to put in this much effort.”

“The Grand Cleric is already praising Lady Lillian endlessly!”

“I heard from someone working at the temple that they’re preparing special authority for the Saint….”

“My goodness. Are they handing over real power?”

“Maybe- oh my, look over there!”

In the corridor, a woman with a slender figure was slowly moving with a knight.

Today, in a white dress adorned with crystals.

There could only be one woman wearing such a densely woven pearl lace veil!

‘That must be the new Saint!’

The guests hurriedly paid their respects.

…And Iris, who received these greetings, giggled.

“Hehe.”

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