Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 182

(EP-182.2) And Take #1

182 – Give and Take #1

‘As expected!’

Serazade had grasped it.

She possessed an extraordinary talent for detecting human desires. In negotiations, it was fundamental to stimulate the other party’s desires.

In that sense, the Half-Fairy’s desires were ambiguous and confusing, as he did not seem to favor either jewels or beauties.

But what was clear was that this was not the best route. Despite hearing about Tureuki’s famous dancers, he didn’t even react that much.

Then she remembered that this Half-Fairy was a mage.

He was able to compete with her younger brother, Kasim, who was the most talented mage she knew.

Kasim even said, “It doesn’t seem like he’s a battle mage who received combat training. But he is quite talented.”

Although Kasim was a troublemaker, his magic skills were acknowledged by the World Magic Society.

The fact that the Half-Fairy could compete with Kasim, who had undergone thorough training as a battle mage, meant that his skills could not be ignored.

There was no reason for an accomplished mage to reject gongcheong petroleum.

And as if she had already seized victory, Serazade continued.

“Gongcheong petroleum is nature’s elixir that can grant an ordinary person a long life without any problem or trouble. The effect is even better for mages, with a few drops yielding years-worth of meditation~.”

“Hmm....”

“Half-Fairy, you’ll be participating in the upcoming trial as the champion, aren’t you?”

“How do you know that?”

“There aren’t many who would go as the Queen’s champion. So, as preparation for the imminent duel, isn’t a drop of gongcheong petroleum perfect?”

“.......”

The man flinched.

Startle-.

It was only very little, but for Serazade, it was like a big vibration. A tiger’s whiskers would detect even the slightest of breeze.

Seureuk.

Finally, Serazade retrieved a tiny vial from the silk pouch at her waist.

A vial no larger than the pinky finger. Sealed with a golden lid, the small bottle held a drop of milky-white liquid.

It then ‘spoke’.

━Kyuiing.

Which surprised the Half-Fairy.

“Did that droplet just make a sound?”

“Yes. Gongcheong petroleum has a will. In Angmar, it is also called wildling, right? It’s a liquid with a will, like a slime. Here, drink, Half-Fairy, Theo Gospel.”

Seuk.

Serazade extended the vial to the man.

Accepting it, the man seemed hesitant at first, but soon uncapped it and let the content flow into his mouth.

━Kyuiing....

As the small droplet disappeared with a pitiful sound, Serazade’s lips seemed to curve into a smile.