Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 151

(EP-151.1) Aspect #4

151 – New Aspect #4

Honestly, I had to admit it.

I might have overlooked one thing.

That was, the fact that Elga turned out to not be as docile as I thought.

Of course, I didn’t want Elga to be as meek as a kitten.

Considering that she approached Mirna on her own accord and even visited Aira’s room for a talk last night, Elga was clearly assertive, even too assertive for my liking.

Was this what they called a “chadette” or something?

I gazed at the tranquil pond.

Unlike the turmoil in my heart, the pond remained calm, except for the ripples created by the fishes. Still, watching it made me feel a bit more composed.

With determination, I asked.

“What kind of conversation did Aira-nim have with Elga-nim yesterday?”

After saying it, I realized my heart was pounding fiercely.

The ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) sense of vertigo I felt was incomparable to when the Hunter attacked Aira earlier. Because Elga’s words were nothing short of the entrance to doom.

Elga knew far too much about me, and even the slightest mention from her made it difficult to imagine how Aira would treat me.

She must have left after leaving the closet.

“Are you curious? About our chat~.”

With the blue bird on her finger, Aira was quite relaxed. It didn’t seem like she was blaming me, nor was she pressuring me.

Considering Aira’s ordinary behavior towards me today, I assume she probably didn’t hear any fatal secrets or weaknesses from Elga.

Finally, Aira spoke.

“Theo, she asked if she could marry you.”

There was no build up, she just went and said it...

I was momentarily taken aback, which left a brief pause in our conversation. Aira then interjected with a few more words.

“I thought it would eventually happen one day.”

“That... what do you mean?”

“Well, Theo, you’re the man I’ve acknowledged. You’re the second wisest person after me, and the second most intelligent man in the world. Isn’t it only natural for women to be attracted to such a man?”

“.......”

Aira’s words were overly optimistic.

In contrast to Mirna and Elga who looked down on me as a former slave, Aira was overestimating my abilities and qualities.

Apparently, according to Aira, I was such an extraordinary man that it was only a matter of time before Elga fell for me. It was a foregone conclusion in her mind.

「You have calmly judged the situation!

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

All job experience +5」

‘I see.’

“So... what was Aira-nim’s reply?”

I wondered how Aira reacted to Elga’s words. Then Aira leisurely sent the blue bird flying into the sky.

“I said it wasn’t any of my concern. Whether you take Elga as your wife is your own choice, Theo.”

She didn’t seem to care much whether I married Elga or not. This response brought some relief, but at the same time, it left some bad taste in my mouth.