The Villainess is a Millionaire Solver - Chapter 199

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Chapter 199

Although people had shouted for us to kiss, when we actually did it, they didn’t act more mischievously but just cheered and blessed us.

The covenant of true love ended like this.

As the bells hanging from the arch rang with a jingling sound, people immediately approached and surrounded us both in a circle.

“Princess, please give your blessing first.”

When someone made that request, Princess Violet bluntly said:

“Live well.”

At her old-fashioned words, people burst into laughter.

“That’s not how you give a blessing.”

Aldensis stepped forward.

Though he usually enjoyed wearing bright-colored clothes, today he wore black formal attire with a red sash. It seemed like he had made an effort not to clash with the main characters, and perhaps because of that, his face looked especially neat today.

“I’ll give a proper blessing.”

Aldensis said this and closed his eyes.

“Wait. I’ll do it together too.”

Zikren suddenly emerged from behind and joined in.

Perhaps because it was a sacred occasion, he too had abandoned his usual style. Instead of the tops that always seemed to lack fabric, he wore proper formal attire, and had removed all his dangling accessories.

“Good. Let’s do it together.”

When Aldensis agreed, Zikren stood side by side with his brother and closed his eyes.

“Though human life is finite, eternity can still exist in a moment…”

“May eternity follow their moment as well, we bless in the name of dragons.”

The voices of the two transcendent brothers echoed solemnly through the quiet ceremony hall.

In that moment, they both looked like ancient dragons. Or perhaps like sages passing primordial knowledge to humans.

‘They look like different people.’

I was thinking this and blinking when…

“Since you made tears come from my eyes, you’d better live that well.”

Zikren suddenly added this, completely breaking the atmosphere.

The emotion disappeared from Ruellian’s face.

“What? Don’t tell me you still haven’t sorted out your feelings…”

“Of course not!”

Zikren cut off Ruellian’s words.

“I can’t focus on anything else right now. Since Father has completely embraced us brothers, I need to show a good side. From now on, I’m going to devote myself only to training to become an excellent leader.”

“Really?”

When I asked back half-doubtfully, Aldensis smiled.

“Well, I don’t know if I can become a good leader, but thanks to the Princess, I’ve come to understand the world a bit better, so I’m sure I’ve improved from before. Anyway, we brothers will always be on your side. Because we want you both to be happy.”

“I always feel this, but you’ve really changed so much.”

Queen Aunt came forward and patted the Crown Prince brothers on their backs.

“The Great Spirit has agreed to stay here for a while to help Aldensis and Zikren, so they’ll be able to become excellent rulers. Aristina will be busy living lovingly with Ruellian, but I hope you’ll still take good care of the contract from time to time.”

“Of course, Queen Aunt. You know why I was selected as a contractor in the first place.”

At my words, Queen Aunt burst into laughter, then said “Ah!” and grabbed her waist.

“Oh my, be careful.”

Serene quickly jumped out and supported Queen Aunt.

“You’ll be busy for a while, so you need to take good care of your health. If you’re interested, our family has various types of medical auxiliary devices using spirits prepared, so please consider them…”

“You really transition naturally into business talk?”

When I admired this, Serene’s face turned slightly red.

“Of course I can’t even follow in Aristina’s footsteps. But thanks to you passing this treasure to me, I think I can become a truly excellent villainess from now on.”

What Serene was calling a treasure and holding preciously in her arms was my notebook.

The notebook that recorded exactly how I had conducted business, bound suspect candidates in contractual relationships, and struggled for survival in the past.

In other words, I had passed down a genealogy to Serene.

“Yes, Serene. Fighting! You’ll really be able to do well.”

“Thank you, Aristina.”

Behind Serene, whose face was turning even redder with joy, Father poked his head out.

“You only give gifts to Princess Hyperion and nothing to this father?”

“If Duke also has thoughts of becoming a villainess, I’ll gladly share with you.”

Serene said this while sticking out her tongue.

“What? Villainess?”

Father made an incredulous expression.

“Who’s still going on about villainesses? I distributed statements asking people to drop that modifier from my daughter’s name.”

“Ah, I distributed them too…”

At Ruellian’s casual remark, people burst into laughter.

The two men who loved me most in the world seemed uncomfortable with that title.

I said with a smile:

“Father is right. Serene, we should reflect too. We’ve become too accustomed to people’s gazes. We’re not actually ‘evil women,’ are we?”

“Right. Whether it’s survival instinct or the desire to make money, living a life faithful to one’s desires is absolutely not wicked. As long as you don’t harm others, I think everyone has the right to live for themselves.”

Serene nodded.

“I’ll correct what I said earlier. From now on, I’ll become someone who lives for herself. More competently and fairly than anyone.”

Father nodded as if he liked this.

“Much better.”

“Would Duke like to join us? My parents agreed with the way of life I’m talking about. They even seem to have started rebelling already.”

“Really?”

Father wrinkled his nose.

“Well, unlike House Hyperion, our House of Rosen still has many things that must be handled. While my daughter was running away to avoid being wanted, I completely let go of everything…”

“I’ll help with family affairs.”

Sion stepped forward and spoke.

“I can help sufficiently through correspondence from the labor camp. That would put my mind at ease too. I overheard while receiving treatment at the Holy Order that you and His Excellency probably won’t be staying in the capital for a while…”

“Hmm?”

Father raised his eyebrows.

“Are you going on a trip somewhere?”

“Well…”

I answered with a bright smile.

“I was just about to tell you. We’ve been talking about various things too. About what we should do from now on.”

Ruellian picked up my words.

“Anyway, we have to be together. It’s not necessarily decided that way, but…”

“Since we two are bound so tightly through the covenant ceremony that we can never be separated again. If I express it my way, it’s a non-returnable relationship? Now we’re together in whatever we do.”

A non-returnable relationship.

Ruellian smiled broadly, seeming to like my words very much.

“So while I’m reflecting for a while, we decided together after discussing what would be good to do. We decided to do what Aristina likes most.”

“What’s that?”

Everyone asked eagerly.

I answered:

“Problem-solving.”

“Problem-solving?”

“Yes.”

I nodded my head greatly.

“At first, I went around helping this person and that person indiscriminately to survive in this harsh world. I thought that was the only way to reduce even one more traitor who might stab me in the back, so I worked very hard.”

The former maids and current advisors who had gathered in small groups to listen to my story looked at each other with smiles.

Saving Sophie’s sister who had enormous debt, helping Hanna by handling orphanage corruption…

Thinking about all the things I had resolved with my own hands made me feel happy and proud.

After exchanging secretive glances with the advisors, I said:

“But when I think about it carefully, that work seems to fit my aptitude perfectly.”

Father asked:

“Helping people?”

“Yes. I like how villains’ faces turn pale when I appear, and I love seeing people’s eyes light up as they anticipate satisfying revenge. I want to continue doing that work.”

Ruellian also chimed in.

“I’d like to join as well. It fits perfectly with my goal of reflecting on myself and serving people.”

“Of course, that requires money. But you see…”

I pointed my finger beyond the crowd.

A place that was particularly bustling with people swarming around.

In the middle of it all, I could see a small brown head bobbing up and down.

It was Benjamin.

He was currently surrounded by wardrobe owners, frantically taking orders for every item I had worn today.

He was so busy with that he couldn’t even come close to us, but he somehow sensed his revered Master’s gaze like a ghost and gave me a thumbs up.

But that was the last of it.

Benjamin’s brown head disappeared forever into the crowd like it was sinking into the ocean.

The small hamster siblings he had brought along, and even the Argos Trading Company people who had ended up processing orders with them, soon got buried in the crowd the same way.

“As you can see…”

I turned my gaze back to Father and the people around us.

“Today’s publicity was also a huge success. The department store received a business suspension during the wanted period, but once the warrant was lifted, profits soared not just from the department store but in all areas. Ironically, it was precisely because of that wanted status that my recognition increased even more.”

“Aristina says she wants to use that money for other people. By seeking out those who truly need it.”

“That’s right. It sounds really fun and rewarding. I’m so excited.”

Ruellian and I finished explaining in turns and looked at the people.

So, what do you think?

I had expected everyone would find it interesting, and indeed they did. Everyone was smiling slightly.

“I see. So that’s what you were thinking.”

Father nodded his head.

“You two have already made your decision anyway, but of course I’m in favor too. It’s a very good idea.”

“Indeed, Duke.”

Editor-in-Chief Gremory, who had somehow pushed through the crowd, spoke up.

“If you do that, our 【Justice Daily】 will very diligently report on your every move. How wonderful that our president is embodying our company’s founding principles with her whole being!”

Even her tone had become polite. Though who knows when it might change again.

I replied elegantly.

“Thank you, Editor-in-Chief.”

“Will you be leaving right away then?”

Aldensis asked.

“Ah… Actually, there’s one place I need to stop by first.”

I answered like that and looked at Ruellian.

We exchanged a secret glance that only we understood.

I had announced at the press conference that I quit being a thief, but there was actually one thing left.

There was something I had to steal secretly without anyone knowing.

‘Even when I leave, I absolutely must take that with me.’

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