Taming The Villainesses novel Chapter 61

(EP-61.2) Mansion #1

061 – Haunted Mansion #1

Just as I was wondering if anyone would come out, the skeletons which I thought were simple decorations moved and the gate opened.

“Eu.”

Naturally, I got startled and even almost screamed.

Nevertheless, I had to pretend that everything was okay. Moving through the gate, I made my way towards the garden entrance. All the while, there was this creepy feeling that someone was watching me...

━Jeujeujeujeujeu.

━Seueutsseuseuseut.

Cries of unknown beasts could also be heard from somewhere, motivating me to move faster. Finally, I reached the front of the mansion.

“Is Lady Draco present? This is Theo Gospel.”

Upon the first knock, the door suddenly burst open as if it had been waiting for that moment. From beyond, I could see the Draco Family’s Young Lady wearing a school uniform, despite it being the weekend.

“You’re late, commoner.”

Judging by her cold attitude, it seemed to be the older sister, Mirna Draco.

“Did I not arrive right on time? It’s about lunchtime.”

“The Draco Family has lunch at 10 am. You’re an hour late, commoner.”

Well, I didn’t know that...

I politely bowed before entering the mansion. The inside was like a dark room. Worse still, most of the windows were covered with curtains.

Looking around, I realized that the few candles and chandelier flames were the only things that provided some dim light.

Meanwhile, skeleton fragments and self-portraits of people horrifically screaming were everywhere, enough to make my mind wander...

... Wasn’t this practically just a haunted house?

It immediately became apparent why Elga called her ‘a shady woman hiding in the dark’.

If you spent every weekend in such a gloomy place, it wouldn’t be surprising if your personality got twisted and rough.

However, there was no way I would be overwhelmed with this.

So, I decided to take out the secret weapon I had been carrying.

“Please take this in return for inviting me to the villa of the Great Draco Family. It is small, but my sincerity is true.”

Seuk.

It was a fan made of feathers.

Specifically, this fan was made using Blue Eagle feathers, which I obtained while cleaning Professor Belhawk’s office yesterday. I thought that Mirna, who always carried a fan, would like this.

“... You have a much better sense than I thought, huh?”

Mirna had a slightly interested look as she received the fan. After giving it a test, she said in surprise.

“Such cool wind... It’s made from a Blue Eagle’s feathers, right? I heard that they inhabit the southern grasslands and are quite rare....”

“Truly, you have a great eye for beauty.”

No one would dislike receiving a gift. Well, unless said gift was useless of course.

I felt like Mirna’s evaluation of me had gone up a bit.

“You can sit anywhere, I’ll treat you with a special tea.”

Seuk.

Having said so, Mirna promptly disappeared into the darkness. It was surprising that this girl understood the concept of a ‘give-and-take’ relationship.

“Eum.”