Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 281

(EP-281.1) Fairy and Summer Trip #5

281 – The Clumsy Fairy and the Summer Trip #5

While Stella quickly left her seat, Mirna pinched my side tightly.

Then, with a voice as stern as an interrogating officer, she asked, “Is Lady Bellhawk also part of that plan?”

I thought that smart as she was, Mirna might have already guessed the answer. But it seemed she wanted to hear ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) it directly from me to end the conversation.

「You have calmly judged the situation!

You have gained experience points through the talent 《Calm Thinking》.

All job experience +5」

As Calm Thinking kicked in, many thoughts raced through my mind in a short span of time.

For example, things like this:

Had Mirna ever forgiven me for the lies I told, or proceeding with things on my own?

However, to say she had fully approved would be somewhat inaccurate.

Forgiveness and permission—there was a subtle difference between the two.

As I realized that our future married life might hinge on the answer I gave here, a sense of resolve spread through me like ink.

“Mirna-nim...”

“... Why are you calling me?”

Mirna glared at me after pinching my side. I said to her.

“You’re right, Mirna-nim.”

“......!”

Mirna seemed taken aback, her mouth slightly agape as if she were dizzy, and then she glared at me with her tightly furrowed brows.

“So, was this entire journey planned for that purpose? Did you recruit Lady Bellhawk as a guide as part of your scheme, Sir Theo...!?”

“That’s not it.”

“Liar! There’s no way someone as meticulous and cunning as you wouldn’t have orchestrated all of this!”

Meticulous and cunning?

... What was I in Mirna’s head?

However, in this case, I hadn’t planned anything specific. It was merely coincidental. Nevertheless, it could be said that this journey had its own fortunes.

“Lady Mirna, since the situation is already like this, would you assist me in seducing Stella Bellhawk?”

“Y-you must be out of your mind! How could you ask me to help with something like that!?”

As expected, Mirna was furious. The way she bristled made her look like a hedgehog with its quills raised.

I was even prepared for a slap, but she didn’t, which just showed Mirna’s angelic heart.

The fact that I had to make such a proposal to this kind woman filled me with shame and embarrassment, but I had to endure it.

This was the path of vengeance and sura chosen by myself, after all.

Enduring the pain that came with it was simply my responsibility.

Hu-.

I let out a short breath, gathering my thoughts. Then, to persuade Mirna, I used Calm Thinking to the fullest and began to speak.

“Mirna-nim, it won’t be all bad for you.”

“Not bad? It’s clearly nothing but harmful...!”

Her expression was a mix of anger and bewilderment.

Mirna’s face flushed deeply, and she looked on the verge of tears. I held up a finger towards her.

Whoosh.

Mirna grabbed her dish and quickly headed in the direction Stella had left.

In the end, I was left alone at the table, drenched in beer.

━Gyuiiiing.

No, I wasn’t entirely alone.

“This trip is going to be tougher than I thought.”

━Yingyingyaing.

* * *

The next morning.

When I opened my eyes to a tickling sensation, I found Mirna staring at me. She had woken me up with her feather fan.

“Ah, Lady Mirna.”

As I rubbed my sleepy eyes, Mirna spoke to me in a subtle tone.

“Since I’ve woken you up this morning, do I get points?”

“... Yes? Um, ah, points. Umm... Well, I’m not sure.”

“Why are you being vague?”

“Well, it’s just that waking me up in the morning alone might not be enough to earn points...”

“Then what do I need to do to get points?”

“.......”

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