The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 187
“No.”
Roxelyn refused.
There were some topics in her conversation with Gerun Wilfred that she didn’t want anyone else to overhear.
Though she had revealed that she crossed over from a parallel world, she hadn’t said it was because of Gerun Wilfred.
‘He doesn’t seem keen on making that known either.’
She had no intention of casually discussing the future here, either.
“Father.”
“…Alright.”
Despite his disgruntled expression, Zerti Bellion answered promptly when Roxelyn called him.
“Let’s have dinner together later. I’ll signal if something comes up.”
Roxelyn showed the dagger her father had given her, tucked at her waist.
Gerun Wilfred’s eyes widened slightly.
“So, the Abyss Weapon is already completed.”
At his quiet muttering, Zerti Bellion paused.
“How do you know about this? It’s still classified. We haven’t even finalized its name yet…”
Gerun Wilfred stopped rubbing his chin, then smiled belatedly at Zerti’s question.
“Well, how do you think I know?”
As Gerun’s bad habit of toying with people resurfaced, Roxelyn frowned.
“Enough.”
“…My apologies.”
Gerun Wilfred quickly apologized.
“Father, I’m just going to have a talk with him, and I’ll send the Marquis on his way afterward. Please, go.”
“…Roxelyn, since when did you become so close with Marquis Wilfred?”
With a hardened expression, Zerti Bellion asked. Roxelyn remained silent for a moment before shrugging.
“It just happened.”
Without a word, he ran his hand through his long hair.
‘These two started getting close after…’
It was after Roxelyn had fallen ill and then recovered. That’s when she had crossed into this parallel world. From then on, she seemed to have more and more interactions with Gerun Wilfred.
“…Did you know Marquis Wilfred in your original world?”
“Father.”
Roxelyn glanced at Gerun Wilfred, who shrugged in response. After a brief moment of contemplation, she stood up and approached her father.
“Father.”
“…Yes?”
“I’m sorry.”
“For what… —?!”
Roxelyn shoved a sedative, which only worked on those connected to the Abyss, into the unsuspecting Zerti Bellion’s throat.
She had done it enough times that she was now skilled at pushing it down his throat with just her fingers.
Of course, it was only possible because Zerti wouldn’t bite her fingers off.
“Roxelyn, you…!”
“I’ll tell you how to make it once you wake up. By the way, it’s still an undeveloped product, so it’ll be quite valuable.”
Zerti Bellion stared at his daughter in shock as his vision blurred, listening to her casual explanation.
“I apologize for being such a troublesome daughter.”
Roxelyn offered an apology on his behalf as he collapsed onto the sofa, falling into a deep sleep like a princess who had eaten a poisoned apple.
“…You’re still as intense as ever in the most unexpected moments.”
Gerun Wilfred blinked in surprise before letting out a laugh.
“It’s better than being hurt by your nasty personality. Anyway, this works out perfectly.”
“Oh?”
“You’ll need to help me die.”
Roxelyn smiled brightly as she spoke.
“…May I ask what kind of nonsense that is?”
“It’s an extension of the conversation we had before.”
Roxelyn held up the Seven Stone Bracelet.
Gerun Wilfred looked at the bracelet, now with only five stones left, before turning his gaze back to her.
“As I said before, I’m going back, Gerun.”
“…I still don’t understand why you would make such a choice. Do you not like it here?”
“I like it.”
Roxelyn shrugged as she looked at Gerun Wilfred.
“I like it a lot. This is the place where everything I once dreamed of became a reality. How could I not like it?”
“Even so, you’re determined to return to a world where you have nothing?”
At Gerun Wilfred’s words, Roxelyn tilted her head with a curious expression.
“No, that’s not it.”
With a proud look, she nodded.
“It’s all mine.”
