The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 140
‘…Does that mean my body here was unconscious for a whole month while I was over there?’
Feeling a headache, Roxelyn rubbed her temples.
She only frowned slightly…
“Are you in pain? Let’s call a doctor.”
“No, I’m fine.”
“You don’t look fine.”
“It was just an itch.”
Roxelyn let out a short sigh, seeing her father’s sensitive reaction to even her smallest actions.
“I’m really fine, Father.”
“…I thought you were dead.”
“I’m not dead. I’ll let you know beforehand if I’m going to die.”
Zerti frowned at Roxelyn’s nonchalant remark.
“Don’t talk nonsense. Don’t even think about dying.”
“Yes, granddaughter. If you die, I won’t be able to handle this one. Do you know how many times he almost went on a rampage while you were unconscious?”
“Father.”
Zerti quickly stopped Devon Bellion from speaking further.
Devon Bellion, arms crossed, smirked and glanced at his youngest son before sighing.
Roxelyn looked at Zerti for a moment and shrugged.
She leaned back against the headboard of the bed and spoke leisurely.
“Grandfather, what about that guy? That Makruxa.”
At Roxelyn’s question, Devon Bellion looked at her and shrugged.
“The third prince said he would handle it himself and is using his Abyss to confine him.”
“His Abyss…?”
“Yes, he didn’t tell me what his Abyss is. He just asked me to let you know once you woke up.”
Devon Bellion’s different-colored eyes slowly scanned Roxelyn.
“At least it seems you’re safe, which is a relief.”
He sighed in relief, then spoke with a reluctant expression.
“I know you’re not feeling well, but if it’s okay, can we talk for a bit?”
“Yes, as you can see, I’m fine.”
“Alright, I’m sorry to trouble you when you’re not well.”
“I’m fine, so I can listen.”
“I’ve prepared a tonic that’s good for recovery, so take it morning and night.”
“Maybe you didn’t hear me when I said I’m fine? Anyway, thank you.”
“There’s no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do.”
Roxelyn nodded slowly.
Devon Bellion sat down in a chair brought by the maids.
Roxelyn, comfortably seated on the bed, felt a bit uneasy.
“Kaluta has refused to negotiate without you as the Empire’s envoy. They said there’s no Kaluta who enjoys themselves when their friend is ill. So the atmosphere isn’t great right now.”
“…Hmm.”
Even if they say that, they must have done some behind-the-scenes work.
The bond between nations isn’t that simple.
“Tch, those beasts have a keen eye for the good stuff.”
Devon Bellion clicked his tongue.
“Where is Kaluta staying?”
“They stormed in, saying they would stay at the mansion where you are, and took over the annex.”
Devon’s explanation made Roxelyn nod slowly.
From the imperial perspective, having the Kaluta delegation, who were guests of the empire, stay at the duke’s residence wouldn’t be very pleasant.
However, the reason they turned a blind eye was likely because Roxelyn was the third prince’s fiancée and was there under the pretext of being a ‘diplomat’.
“I’ll meet with them.”
“No, you don’t need to move. I’ll have them come here.”
“Okay. How are the dealings with Kaluta going?”
Devon glanced at his youngest son in response to Roxelyn’s question.
“Thanks to your preliminary arrangements, it’s going better than expected. Their refining skills are indeed excellent,” Zerti replied.
After collaborating with them once or twice, Zerti understood why Roxelyn had recommended them.
Their ability to handle and understand minerals was exceptional.
They had an animalistic instinct for finding the right temperature and powerful arms like giants to strike the hard iron with precision.
“Then, everything is going smoothly?”
“…Yes. Thanks to that, mass production should be possible soon.”
Roxelyn nodded at Zerti’s positive response.
‘Everything seems to be sorted out.’
Except for Makruxa.
Probably, the only person who knew the leader of Makruxa was Roxelyn.
Even she hadn’t suspected that person was the leader of Makruxa in the past.
“Oh, what about the plague?”
Lost in thought, Roxelyn suddenly raised her head and asked, as if remembering something about the outbreak in Rishu.