Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 203

(EP-203.2) Summer #1

203 – Cold Summer #1

Aira’s hair sharply stuck out in all directions, akin to spider legs.

At the same time, my skin stung like pickled cider.

Such menacing aura...

Even something as simple as anger could stir up mana to this extent. Was this what a Rank 7 Archmage was?

Seuk.

Aira extended her exposed leg from under her gown toward me. Its meaning was all too clear.

“Theo Gospel, show your loyalty. And apologize for canceling my schedule without permission. Apologize for not listening to me!”

She was telling me to kneel on all fours and kiss her foot like a dog – a submissive beast.

It didn’t really matter that much since it’d always been like this back in Angmar’s court.

“Aira-nim, prostrating before your presence is something I can do anytime, anywhere. However, when it comes to matters that might threaten Your Highness’s health—”

“Tsk.”

The sound of a slight tongue-click echoed loudly in the spacious room. Swiftly, the leg retreated back into the white gown.

“You are crossing the line.”

“.......”

“How dare an unknown half-fairy dare to stand on top of my head, the Queen of Angmar. You were just like them in the end.”

“.......”

“Scram.”

“Aira-nim-.”

“Scram! I won’t say it three times. And never—.”

Aira looked like she was about to say something, but quickly decided to purse her lips.

“Never....”

There was a momentary hesitation.

Aira seemed to swallow back the rest of her words, but even without fairy ears, anyone could understand what she meant.

“... Then I shall take my leave.”

Leaving Aira alone in the room, I had no choice but to walk out into the hallway.

Among the myriad of emotions swirling within me, the most prominent feeling was emptiness.

It felt as if all the struggles and hard work I’d done were all swept away by a single wave, like a castle made of sand.

Among all the time and effort expended, it all seemed meaningless.

“There you are, Sir Theo. How is it?”

Mirna and Elga were waiting for me outside with their arms crossed. As I stepped out, their faces brightened, asking me various questions.

“How is it? Is Aira awake? Is she hurt anywhere?”

“She’s awake now.”

“Well, that’s a relief. But why do you look so grim?”

Perhaps because the soundproofing was good, but it seemed like the events in the room didn’t reach the hallway.

I was unsure of what to say, so I hesitated on how to explain this. Anyway, they would soon find out the truth, so I might as well just tell them as it was.