Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 265

(EP-265.1) Song #2

265 – Cicada’s Song #2

Mirna Draco.

She was capable enough to manage her entire family’s affairs at a young age.

Sometimes her high pride and meticulous adherence to rules would cause mistakes, but even so, she was deserving of being called wise and perceptive.

“So, what’s the issue with Lady Lioness?”

It seemed that she noticed the peculiar tension between me and Elga.

Honestly, it must have been obvious.

Even though I was maintaining strict discretion, someone as familiar with me as Mirna would inevitably pick up on the rift between us.

Seuk-.

━Kyuuing.

As she waited for my answer, Mirna hugged the cotton candy-like creature in her arms. Crackle, crackle—the campfire’s glow beautifully reflected on her silver hair.

I pondered how best to explain the situation to Mirna.

If I were to tell the truth, I had to carefully consider how much to reveal.

The scope of my story would determine the trajectory of my future, so I couldn’t afford to start carelessly.

As I’d been thinking for a while, Mirna added.

“I owe a lot to Sir Theo. Looking back, there are many instances where I should have officially expressed my gratitude and reciprocated, but I haven’t.”

Indeed, I had helped Mirna with many things, including the matter with Professor Balan.

I also mediated the fight between Mirna and Narmi. Though my role in their sibling dispute wasn’t actually that much of a mediation....

Nevertheless, the sisters were grateful to me.

“Sir Theo, you’re not one to seek credit for your deeds. Despite everything you’ve done, I’ve never seen you boast or seek recognition.”

“Well, that’s because I didn’t do those things expecting gratitude. I merely did what was necessary to survive.”

Mirna might not know, but...

In fact, beyond helping Mirna, you could say I had already saved the world once. Without me, Angmar would have already perished, and the dark army behind the barrier would have trampled the world.

I was certain of this.

However, I didn’t want to brag about such a fact to anyone, nor did I feel the need to.

As I told Mirna, I was merely doing what was necessary to survive. No one would have believed me anyway.

And....

My struggles were not over yet.

My survival was still ongoing.

There was still the kind of malice that constantly sought to end my life.

These threats laid hidden all around me, like traps with concealed claws, continuously aiming at their target.

Fate seemed determined to see my head on the guillotine. Of course, ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) I had no intention of letting that happen.

I...

At that moment, something cold touched my face.

━Kyuiing.

It was the Cloudling that Mirna was holding. It felt cooler than I expected, forcing me to snap out of my thoughts.

“It’s colder than I imagined.”