The Villainess is a Millionaire Solver - Chapter 208

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Side Story 8

It’s divine magic.

If I were to describe this moment, it would feel like being embraced by a gentle night. The floating sensation disappears in just one second, and I quickly land in a cozy embrace.

I smiled sheepishly and made an excuse.

“I missed the magic activation timing again. I was really trying to make a cool exit this time.”

Then an answer came from above my head.

“Well. Could it be any cooler than this? Your faithful right-hand man was waiting and caught you right away.”

At those words, this time I laughed out loud.

What Ruellian is pushing these days is the title ‘faithful right-hand man’. He seemed to really like it when I jokingly called him that once.

Looking up at him as he strutted with an expression that went beyond the arrogance naturally equipped on his face to downright haughtiness, I muttered inwardly.

As expected, being carried like this is much better. You’ve developed bad habits in me.

“What? Being carried like this is much better?”

…Like a ghost.

I secretly stuck my tongue out at him and quickly changed the subject.

“I was originally going to leave quietly too, but seeing Edel’s face suddenly made me feel it was a waste. An inventor who handles the power of spirits! She said she’s attending the Guild General Assembly, and if I had been in the Capital City, we could have had an in-depth conversation, right? That’s really regrettable. That Young Lady needs support.”

“You’re right. Magic stones are too expensive. We emptied our pockets too.”

That’s because we just paid a huge travel fee right before. It’s a problem that could be simply solved by withdrawing money from the account again.

Still, the expenses were bigger than expected. Who would have thought that stupid Young Lord couldn’t even properly interpret the manual and completely destroyed all the magic stones.

“Edel doesn’t know that we replaced those magic stones, right? We put in several premium grade ones instead of the existing B-grade ones, but she probably thinks it was like that from the beginning, right?”

“Should I give her a little hint?”

“No. This is ultimately just something we’re doing because we want to.”

Ruellian and I exchanged glances for a moment and smiled.

“I’m hungry after pulling off that job.”

“I happen to know a very good place. Let’s stop by the lodging, change clothes, and go right away.”

“Great!”

The magical black mist soon disappeared without a trace from the ground.

‘The Golden Knight and Silver Rose’ was a restaurant famous for its fantastic night view.

When 6 o’clock came and evening service had to begin, employee Fleur there thoughtlessly opened the door wide while reaching for the waiting list spread outside.

However, that hand stopped in mid-air.

Among the customers writing their names and waiting in line, a certain man and woman caught his eye. More precisely, their appearance unilaterally struck his eyeballs.

Wow… Who are they?

Come to think of it, the customers are unusually quiet today. Those in front, those behind, were all only conscious of that man and woman.

It was understandable. Even though only their lower faces were barely visible due to their hats, he just felt that some unrealistic beings had arrived.

He had never once questioned the restaurant policy that anyone must write their name and wait no matter who comes, but for the first time he had doubts.

Is this right? That people like that also have to stand in line in front of our store?

In any case, the parties involved seemed to have no intention of revealing their status—whatever it might be—and receiving special treatment.

They were just chatting quietly without resting for even a second, very happily waiting for their turn.

Watching that scene gradually brought him back to his senses.

Oh, Fleur. You wouldn’t want to act nervous and foolish and disturb those customers’ enjoyable time, would you? You’re a professional with 7 years of experience.

Fleur finally closed his mouth that had been gaping open without him realizing it.

That’s right. Just because customers worthy of the restaurant’s 100-year history have come, he shouldn’t be too conscious of them. He should treat them the same as other customers. Because that’s what a professional does.

Politely, but not excessively.

After repeating that several times, his head cleared. Therefore, when it was time to guide those wonderful customers, he was able to regain a perfectly controlled attitude.

But…

The moment the Male Customer opened his mouth, Fleur ended up responding with the most foolish sound in the world, contrary to his resolution.

“…Huh?”

“Because we’re newlyweds.”

The Male Customer said that once more while pointing to a small signboard next to the entrance.

“Ah…”

Fleur finally understood.

“So, you want the newlywed benefit…? Ah, I’m sorry. I didn’t understand earlier. But customer, that benefit is actually just a 10 silver discount coupon.”

That probably isn’t worth even a speck of dust on your elegant suit. He added that in his mind…

“Oh! A whole 10 silver!”

The Male Customer shouted loudly.

“That’s exactly it! That’s what I want! I absolutely must get that 10 silver discount coupon! Because we’re ‘new-ly-weds’!”

Behind that resounding voice, he could see the Female Customer shaking her head as if she couldn’t stop him.

“Ah, yes… Then I’ll help you issue the coupon.”

Fleur answered like that while thinking blankly.

I wondered, but they are human after all.

I felt really sorry seeing the employee in charge of guidance stumbling. Well, of course, what kind of etiquette is it to respond “Because we’re newlyweds” to the question “Thank you for waiting. Are you a party of two?”

I should give a generous tip later.

“I should give a generous tip later.”

At the same time, words that didn’t differ by even a syllable from my thoughts came out of Ruellian’s mouth, giving me goosebumps for a moment.

Is this why they say married couples are one in heart and mind?

‘You chose this restaurant because you wanted to receive that newlywed benefit, didn’t you?’

‘That’s my new hobby. I’ve repeated it hundreds of times, but I’m still not tired of it.’

‘At this rate, you’ll be shouting that you’re newlyweds and receiving benefits even at 90 years old.’

‘So what? Is that a problem?’

The daily development of the skill of conversing with eye contact must also be a basic quality of married couples.

Anyway, since my husband showed such quirky and harmless comedy, the night view was fantastic as I’d heard, and the menu items all suited my taste perfectly, I soon became the happiest person in the world.

Just two hours ago I was excitedly punishing the Young Lord. Now I’m wearing my favorite clothes, coming to a nice place, and enjoying an intimate date.

Each day is so spectacular, isn’t it?

Actually, I was thinking of gradually reducing my activities. ‘I am a vulgar capital worshipper. Responding to abuse of power with abuse of power is neither right behavior nor a mature attitude.’ I tried hard to contemplate such things while listening to meditation music…

But what can I do when I see human scum everywhere I go?

Oh God. Please allow me to strike down those villains with bundles of money today too.

I’m just living earnestly with that mindset today as well.

As I said to Ruellian, this is self-satisfaction anyway.

“Thank you. Thank you so much.”

Who knew that seeing people’s overwhelmed faces would feel this good.

When I think about it, it’s natural.

After being killed for thoughtlessly enjoying abusing my power, I rolled around at the bottom and vividly experienced the position of the oppressed, and from then on I was remodeled into a constitution that only empathizes with the oppressed. Therefore, I can’t help but become addicted to the thrilling taste of the satisfaction I create with my own hands.

And…

I put down my wine glass and leaned my body to the side. As if waiting, a large hand embraced my shoulder.

Implementing justice itself is good, but doing that work together with a companion who understands my heart makes every experience dozens of times more wonderful.

Thinking such thoughts, I glanced up at Ruellian, and he looked back at me with eyes dripping with honey.

He had an expression of being very proud, as if being whipped by the ‘villainess’ he once looked down upon so pathetically was the best thing he’d ever done in the world.

There are really no problems at all in my life.

If there’s one problem, just one…

When I muttered quietly, Ruellian lightly pinched my cheek.

“What interesting thought are you having again?”

“I’m wondering what kind of disguise we should use next.”

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