Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 276

(EP-276.2) Confession #4

276 – Reconciliation and Confession #4

“I used to think that way too. But it’s not. This is reality.”

“I wish I could go back to when I knew nothing. Even if it were just last night. No, I wish I could go back to this morning....”

“You know that’s not possible, Lady Mirna. Still, I told you the truth because I truly trust and cherish you.”

“Trust...? Cherish...?”

Mirna looked up at me with eyes half-filled with tears. Her expression was so pitiful and innocent, making her seem vulnerable and evoking a strange desire to torment her just a little...

I then calmly spoke to Mirna.

“Think about it from the opposite perspective. If you were in my position, imagine how dangerous it would be to reveal such truths and feelings to someone....”

“Sniff... I don’t know, I don’t know anything anymore....”

To see Mirna break down like this... Even though I anticipated this reaction, actually witnessing it made me feel flustered and inexplicably guilty.

But what was done was done.

“Given the situation, let’s set aside what’s happened so far and start anew together, Lady Mirna. There may be some tough times ahead, but just trust me and follow my lead. I’ll give you the world.”

“The world...?”

“We’ll all become masters of the world!”

Even I thought it sounded cool. However, Elga, who had been watching from the side, snorted and abruptly walked out.

It seemed she didn’t like seeing me and Mirna so close to each other.

* * *

As we talked about various things, evening had fallen. As I stepped outside the shop, Mirna spoke to me.

“Sir Theo, the stories I heard today are hard to believe, and they’re so complex. Honestly, it’s impossible for me to give you an answer today.”

“I completely understand. We don’t have much time, but I’d like to give you some time to consider.”

“How many people know about this?”

“Not many. Aside from Lady Mirna, Lady Elga, Lord Reinhardt, and myself..., just Professor Balan and one of my subordinates.”

“Professor Balan?”

Mirna’s brow furrowed. It was clear she still harbored resentment toward Professor Balan, the one responsible for the downfall of the Draco family.

“... We’ll need to arrange another meeting soon, Sir Theo. I’m sure today’s discussion wasn’t everything.”

“Understood. Let me know when it’s convenient for you.”

“Then, I’ll head back first—I have a headache...”

Mirna hailed a nearby carriage and returned to the palace. As I watched the carriage disappear into the distance, Elga, who had been ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) standing idly with her arms crossed, slowly approached me.

“I really don’t know anymore. We’ve reached the point of no return. Things have grown beyond our control.”

Elga was right.

The die had already been cast, and I had no choice but to move forward according to the number that had been rolled.

I couldn’t foresee what awaited me on the next square, but facing it was solely my responsibility.

Or perhaps now, it was our responsibility.