The Villainess is a Millionaire Solver - Chapter 135

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Chapter 135

Dazzling divine power erupted from Ruellian’s hands.

Up to that point, it was no different from usual.

But the next moment.

The stigmata on his chest glowed brightly, and the orb of light created by his divine power illuminated everything around us so brilliantly it was almost like sunlight.

It was a radiance I had never seen before.

I widened my eyes and asked.

“Has your power grown stronger?”

“Yes.”

Ruellian said with a slight smile.

“Using the black magic information Sion gave me this time, I completely broke the dragon language curse that remained in my body. What Sion learned was ‘die,’ and what was cast on my body was ‘stop,’ but since they’re similar types anyway, I could understand it quickly. After solving the secret, my divine power absorbed that strength and became even stronger.”

“That’s amazing.”

Hearing the explanation made it even more surprising.

“Perhaps you could become the first human to master dragon language magic?”

“Well. I’m not sure about that.”

Ruellian shrugged.

“Anyway, you’re right. If I keep moving forward bit by bit in the right direction, I should be able to solve the mystery soon. I’ve been thinking about that mysterious figure in my own way too.”

“What kind of thoughts?”

“Seeing how he knows imperial insider information and understands the flow of events well, he seems to be someone of considerable status. If that’s the case, there’s a high probability he’s someone I know. It would be absurd for such a person to be completely unknown by name.”

“That’s true. Unless he’s like an illegitimate son of the king wearing an iron mask.”

“Speaking of masks. I think ‘Two-Faced Serpentas’ means he’s hiding his identity beneath a respectable exterior.”

“That could be it.”

While agreeing with Ruellian’s words, I couldn’t shake a puzzled feeling.

‘Why would such a person be interested in a teenage delinquent brat? For what reason exactly?’

As I fell silent and became lost in thought, Ruellian stopped talking and looked at me.

“Anyway, I’ll make sure he never lays a hand on you. I won’t let that happen. You are…”

What compliment is he about to give? I perked up my ears and looked at him, but he rummaged through the documents on his desk and said casually.

“Good at healing.”

“Ah.”

I acted on impulse back then, but it worked so well. Do I have a talent for this?

While feeling pleased, thinking about that situation also made my face feel hot.

To prevent the atmosphere from becoming awkward, I quickly said.

“That’s fortunate. I’ll help you anytime with such matters.”

“Hm? What did you say?”

Ruellian asked back while still rummaging through documents.

Just then.

“The High Priest has arrived.”

The Holy Knights announced from outside.

Ruellian’s head shot up. His eyes were sharp.

“This is the problem with this place. Whenever I try to have an important conversation, someone always interrupts. Next time we should meet somewhere quiet.”

“Where? The secret garden? The sleeping quarters?”

“Those are all places we’ve already used. We should avoid them for security.”

Ruellian shook his head.

“I really don’t want to do this… I’ve never let anyone else into my space before… But everyone keeps interrupting, so I have no choice…”

Among his grumbling and mumbling, I thought I heard the word ‘residence.’

I thought I misheard and asked.

“Residence? You mean the Lacroix Ducal Residence?”

“I’ve never let anyone else into my space before…”

Ruellian repeated once more while running his hand through his hair.

“Security is important.”

Don’t tell me even this Holy Order isn’t safe? Is it that serious?

I nodded seriously while thinking.

“I understand. Then next time we’ll meet at the Lacroix Ducal Residence. Make sure to tell the employees in advance so they don’t chase me away.”

“That won’t happen.”

Ruellian stated that firmly and then began rummaging through documents again.

“I’ll contact you again then.”

“Yes.”

He seems busy.

Since the High Priest would be waiting outside anyway, I left the study immediately.

“Young Lady.”

Indeed, the High Priest hurriedly greeted me as he passed by and entered inside.

Meanwhile.

From the other end of the corridor, several young ladies visiting the Order were staring intently in this direction.

When our eyes met, I snapped to attention.

‘Instead of worrying about the employees at the Lacroix Ducal Residence, I should worry about those young ladies first. I can’t increase the number of potential suspects. I must remember to disguise myself with something like angel’s rags when visiting the ducal residence.’

Perhaps it was because of the conversation I just had with Ruellian. My wariness shot up. I walked quickly while avoiding everyone’s gaze.

As I turned around the corridor, I saw the magnificent holy sword hanging in the center.

Seeing it reminded me of Windfarer, which was currently in my room.

I had also used my status as a princess and my wealth to call in experts to investigate that murder weapon.

But perhaps because it had been dismantled immediately after the crime and hidden in a barrier? No particular anomalies could be found.

Who retrieved this sword again after it killed the palace maid long ago?

Did that person kill Aristina?

Or did someone else steal it again to commit the crime?

What connection does the mysterious figure have to that incident?

Only countless questions came to mind.

I pressed them down as if covering them with an invisible blanket.

‘I still don’t know anything. Until I get decisive evidence, I mustn’t be swayed by any preconceptions. Plot twists are always ready to hit you from behind.’

The real culprit might be watching me from somewhere even at this very moment. The moment I let my guard down due to hasty judgment, he will target me.

‘Or a completely unexpected third party might suddenly interfere.’

I mustn’t forget the patterns of countless mystery novels.

Windfarer. The weapon that could commit perfect crimes by killing people and then erasing all evidence was now in my room.

Therefore, someone in the house obtaining that sword and murdering me again, while difficult, wasn’t entirely impossible.

‘Answer me. Are you perfectly prepared for such a disaster?’

No.

While it was true that I had worked to win over various people around me, there were still many I hadn’t brought to my side.

‘I need to work harder. Fortunately, I know the method. I just need to do what I’ve been doing.’

I nodded and hurried my steps toward the ducal mansion.

Benjamin was right.

The successor announcement and the Imperial Tournament.

Since we had such major events coming up one after another, it was better to quickly resolve the Argos Guild incident beforehand.

So I set everything aside and first visited the victim’s family to apologize.

Fortunately, they accepted my apology on behalf of the House of Rosen.

My exposing the hydra essence scammer and getting refunds helped, but most importantly, Benjamin had already put his heart into comforting the victim’s family and softening their anger.

‘He really is an excellent employee, the more I use him.’

While giving Benjamin a generous bonus for his hard work in place of the guild master, I said.

“You’ve worked hard, why don’t you rest a bit?”

“Yes, Guild Master. Tonight I’m planning to go to a restaurant with my siblings to eat delicious food.”

Benjamin said with a beaming smile.

Imagining the hamster family gathered cutely at a restaurant enjoying their meal made me feel good.

So I smiled along and said.

“Good thinking. A restaurant sounds nice.”

“Yes. But Guild Leader…”

“What?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

Benjamin somehow flustered and trailed off his words.

“It’s nothing important. You must be busy, so I’ll be going now.”

“Alright. See you tomorrow.”

I watched Benjamin’s retreating figure for a moment.

Should I go to a restaurant too for a change of mood? If it’s a place that frugal Benjamin’s family goes to, it must be delicious. Should I ask where it is?

No. What would I do going alone?

I’ll just relieve my fatigue later tonight by taking a bath while enjoying the night view.

While thinking such thoughts, I was diligently making survival plans while checking my preliminary suspect blacklist for the first time in a while…

Just then, postal aide Perdel brought me a crumpled piece of paper.

“Young Lady, please look at this. You know Ashley’s cupcake shop I mentioned before? It seems there’s some problem there.”

“What?”

I quickly took the paper.

It was a letter addressed to ‘Millionaire Problem Solver.’ It looked like it was written crookedly by a child.

Please protect Mrs. Veils’ Honey Lemon Cupcake Shop! A bad man is trying to take that shop away!

My blood pressure shot up.

I had already seen a tip at the 【Justice Daily】 office that the building owner of that shop was suspicious.

‘That bastard finally made his move!’

I jumped up.

Ashley was still a maid on my blacklist whom I hadn’t managed to win over to my side yet.

I had to quickly save her from this crisis.

I hurried out and grabbed the butler first.

“Could you help me buy a building?”

“…Pardon? Oh, yes! Young Lady!”

“Good. While we’re at it, help me with some other things too.”

“Understood!”

The butler swiftly followed behind me.

“Did you create the dessert called honey lemon cupcake for the first time? It’s just honey, lemon, and cupcake combined! Are you going to claim that you were the first to make honey, lemon, and cupcakes too?”

Before Princess Aristina’s sharp sarcasm, the evil building owner broke out in cold sweat.

The new business he had invested a fortune in was now on the verge of collapse.

“Serves him right! Acting so arrogantly just because he owns one building!”

Among the people watching with satisfaction.

Someone wearing a pressed fedora with their coat collar turned up was watching this scene.

“As expected…”

A monocle glinted from under the hat.

She was none other than Melissa Gremory, Editor-in-Chief of 【Justice Daily】.

For some time now, the youngest reporter had been paying attention to this cupcake shop.

Then they finally caught the building owner’s movement to seriously steal the tenant’s business item.

“Should we start the investigation right away?”

“Wait. We don’t have enough evidence yet.”

Gremory halted the investigation for now.

She was bothered by the recent incident where the new president had discovered materials about this case on the desk and shown interest.

So when she looked into it, it turned out to be a shop run by her maid’s family?

‘She even knows about the maids’ trivial circumstances?’

While investigating this matter, Gremory discovered one surprising fact.

All the haphazard charitable projects that ‘villainess Aristina’ had shown so far were all related to the maids.

‘What is this? It’s not even some conspiracy.’

It seemed like Aristina was secretly helping the maids.

Whenever she learned that they had difficulties, she would drop everything and rush to help.

‘Really?’

Gremory had a child on the street write a letter to report this incident once.

Then Aristina really came rushing over and solved this problem.

‘What on earth is going on…’

She fell into confusion.

Although it was a rather twisted method, the villain was punished and innocent citizens received help.

Isn’t this also a form of justice?

Then wouldn’t it be right to let that rascal princess continue this twisted good deed?

A piece of paper crumpled with a crinkling sound in Gremory’s hand.

She looked down.

It was information that might deal a major blow to the Rosen Duchy.

‘Should I tell the president about this after all?’

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