Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 249

(EP-249.2) Caged #4

249 – Caged Bird #4

What she discovered was a skeleton displayed on the wall.

Yes, a skeleton. _{ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom}

A human skeleton, sitting like Rodin’s The Thinker. Mirna’s eyes grew so wide that it made me tense just watching her.

Professor Stella spoke up.

“Miss Mirna, do you recognize this?”

“Where did you get these remains? I can’t believe something like this is displayed in a villa...!”

Mirna never overreacted. So, what was it about this skeleton that made her so uneasy? Elga asked on my behalf.

“What’s the big deal? It’s just bones, right? You can find plenty of those in any graveyard.”

“Just bones!? You’re really too uneducated. Look at it!”

Elga frowned at Mirna’s rebuke. She scrutinized the skeleton with a serious expression, but it looked like just another eerie skeleton without any notable features.

In the end, Mirna sighed reluctantly.

“It’s the remains of Orobis Angmar. The great priest Orobis, who joined the order and became a living mummy... This is a living corpse!”

“If this is alive, it wouldn’t be surprising if the tuna I ate for lunch started swimming in my stomach.”

“Are you mocking me right now!?”

While Elga and Mirna bickered, I carefully examined the skeleton.

Orobis Angmar...?

I wasn’t sure who that was, but given the surname Angmar, it seemed to be an ancient royal family member. In other words, it must be a distant relative of this body or something.

I didn’t feel any particular connection to the bloodline.

But thinking about a dead person being displayed like this, reduced to just bones, made me feel a bit sorry for them...

* * *

Although the Draco family’s villa had many rare items, it was nothing compared to the headquarters of the Bellhawk family.

Time flew by as I perused the various extraordinary items and collections, and before I knew it, it was time for dinner.

True to the lavish wealth of the Bellhawk family, the meal was exceptional.

━This is elf-style boeuf bourguignon.

The endless dishes presented by the elf maids satisfied even the most discerning of palates. The ladies smiled contentedly as they ate the ice cream served for dessert.

“The Bellhawk family’s hospitality is even better than I expected.”

Even Elga, who rarely agreed with Mirna, nodded this time.

“Indeed, it is better than I thought.”

In response, the elders sitting at the long table laughed. Among them, an elf with a white beard—Altair, the head of the Bellhawk board—laughed boisterously and said.

“That is fortunate to hear. It would be a great shame for the Bellhawk family if we provided inadequate hospitality to such esteemed ladies. If you enjoyed the meal, I believe you will also be pleased with the gifts we have prepared.”

“Gifts?”

As Elga raised an eyebrow, elf attendants appeared from somewhere, carrying golden caskets. When Elga opened her box, inside was a black cloak.

“This is...!”

“It is a cloak made from the hide of the Nemean black lion, tanned and crafted by fairy craftsman. I think it would suit Lady Lioness very well.”

“Oh...!”

“And this is a gift for Young Lady Draco.”

Seuk.

The box handed to Mirna was a bit smaller. When it clicked open, inside was a small ring, appearing old and worn.

“This is a rosary that the great monk Orobis used. It is said to have a mysterious power that calms the mind.”

“......!”