Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 144

(EP-144.2) #4

144 – Pincer #4

“.......”

Aira had been silent for a while after listening to my words.

I couldn’t help but wonder what she was thinking.

Aira just looked at the butterfly perched on her slender fingertip with languid eyes.

It was a beautifully patterned orange butterfly...

Seureuk.

As Aira waved her hand, the butterfly flew out the window. But it got caught up in the spiderweb on the window.

Seureuk, seureukseureuk.

As I watched a colorful spider approach the butterfly with its thin legs, a slight uneasiness arose.

To dispel that feeling, I spoke up.

“For that reason, it might be better to spend time on Sunday rather than this Saturday. They say it might rain again on Saturday.”

“... Rain.”

Aira’s eyes were fixed on the butterfly that was entangled in the web. The butterfly’s life, reflected in her black eyes, was now as delicate as a candle in the wind.

“Rain... The last time we got caught in the rain my shoes got wet and covered in mud. It wasn’t a pleasant experience.”

Aira was referring to when we explored the dungeon together. The unexpected rain at that time really disrupted us.

It was messy in many ways. And it seemed that Aira also did not have a very fond memory of that time.

Taking this opportunity, I pressed on.

“So, it might be better to reschedule the activity for a day with good weather. It is my job to choose the appropriate time and day, so perhaps we should reconsider....”

“Hmm....”

Aira thought about it for a moment. The image of a spider slowly stretching its front legs towards the butterfly was reflected in her eyes.

But then.

Flap, flap.

The struggling butterfly managed to break free from the spiderweb and flew away into the open sky.

━Hioong....

Thanks to this, the small spider made a wistful sound, probably feeling regretful that it might have to starve for today. The recent escape was a fortune for the butterfly, but a tragedy for the spider.

At this moment, Aira opened her mouth.

“Okay. Then let’s reschedule my plans for a day with good weather.”

“A wise decision, my lady.”

I nodded and let out a sigh of relief. I wondered if the butterfly that escaped from the spiderweb felt the same way?

“So, Theo...”

“Yes, does the Queen have more to say?”

“Is there any progress in finding the survivor of the Angmar Family?”

“That..., it may take a little more time.”

“How odd~. Back in the kingdom, something like this would have been resolved in a matter of days... Are you unable to see the future?”

Aira’s question brought back memories of the times I lied about seeing the future in order to survive.

Indeed, back then, I could confidently predict the future and handle things smoothly. But now, with events deviating greatly from the novel’s story, all I could see was a vast darkness.

“I apologize.”

“I see... Well, go on, then.”

She didn’t seem pleased.

I kept my head down and retreated back, leaving Aira’s room. But just before the door closed, Aira opened her mouth as if she remembered something.

“Ah, if you are going downtown, get me some books.”

“Books?”

I looked at the books and scrolls lying around Aira’s room. Aira was consuming everything she could get her hands on, as if it was a type of addiction.