Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 156

(EP-156.1) Love #1

156 – Fairy Love #1

We went to a quiet cafe near the Platinum Dormitory to have our conversation.

Stella seemed to have something to say to me, and I also had things to discuss with her, so it was a good time.

“Theo-kun, you and I are close... You’ll appoint me as the champion, won’t you!?”

Professor Stella seemed to naturally assume that she would be chosen as the champion for the upcoming Queen’s trial.

At the same time, she was secretly reaffirming our ‘close’ relationship. But when I thought about it, were we even that close to begin with?

Her thinking was too self-centered.

Stella Bellhawk was such a character.

Someone who thought that the world would stop when they closed their eyes.

They held a strong belief that the world should provide for them rather than them contributing to the world.

As the lady of a prestigious family and a long-lived elven aristocrat, she had effortlessly received favors from others for over a hundred years. It was only natural that such self-centered thinking would develop.

「You have calmly judged the situation!

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

All job experience +5」

I turned my gaze away from the system window and looked at Stella. She was explaining why she should become the Queen’s champion.

“The Queen being attacked is an unprecedented situation. This trial by combat is bound to attract immense attention. People will flock. Even if we just put up one at the arena, it will have a significant impact.”

“That’s right.”

“Winning in such a grand event would bring a tremendous amount of honor and glory. This is a great chance to restore the prestige of the Bellhawk’s, solidify my position within the family, and free myself from excommunication.”

As expected, this elf was cunning enough to turn the terrible situation caused by the Hunter Party she brought into an opportunity.

I actually quite like this idea. However, what I didn’t like was her attitude of forcing me to say, “That’s why, choose me!”

“But, is there a specific reason why I must choose you as my champion, Professor?”

I curtly asked like a bee sting, which made Stella raise her thin purple eyebrows.

“You, you confided my secrets to Lady Draco at your own discretion the other day! I’m giving you an opportunity to mend this broken trust. It’s a chance for you to extend kindness to me!”

Stella spoke as if I should be grateful for having been given this chance to help myself. Her self-centered thinking seemed to have reached a whole new level.

But there was no Mirna right now.

I didn’t need to lower myself on purpose to guilt-trip Mirna.

“If you truly look at it, isn’t the Professor wrong for breaking into my ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) room in the first place? So I don’t think you can really use the word ‘trust’ here, no?”

“.......”

Stella remained silent. Then, after a moment, she said, wanting to make a counterargument.

“Theo-kun, aren’t you quite different right now? Is it because Lady Mirna isn’t here?”