The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 199
Compared to her father, his one and only granddaughter showed no signs of agitation, even after drugging her father to sleep. She remained calm and indifferent, as if their roles had been reversed. It strangely reminded Devon of his younger days.
‘Of all people, my granddaughter had to take after me.’
His sons, on the other hand, had only inherited his eccentric traits.
Roxelyn spoke up.
“Father is too soft and fragile. Especially his mental strength.”
“…I know that, but wouldn’t using that drug frequently be harmful? It must be a strong drug if it works on him.”
“No, on the contrary, it’s good for Father. It’s originally a sedative designed to control the Abyss’s rampage.”
The sedative for the Abyss, ‘Dreamer’.
It was a sedative that wouldn’t be developed for another six years.
It was created by one of Makruxa’s operatives.
Zerti Bellion—her father—was not only the ducal heir with a dangerous Abyss but also a brilliant scientist.
He had spent a long time researching external control devices that could suppress the Abyss.
The research data he had accumulated was eventually handed over to Makruxa by Carmel, who had taken over House Bellion.
The combination of that research led to the completion of ‘Dreamer’.
The stronger the Abyss, the more effective ‘Dreamer’ became.
“The ingredients in this drug temporarily neutralize the Abyss itself. To put it simply, it turns off the Abyss’s power for a short while.”
At Roxelyn’s explanation, Devon’s eyes widened. If what she said was true, it could be revolutionary.
Currently, controlling the Abyss required wearing numerous ornaments and charms.
“When the Abyss is turned off, the body can rest too… So if Father takes it occasionally, his body will feel more at ease.”
“I don’t recall hearing of such a drug before.”
At Devon’s words, Roxelyn simply shrugged her shoulders.
It made sense that Devon didn’t know about it yet, as it would only cause problems if he found out now.
“It’s a drug Father will develop in the future.”
Roxelyn bowed slightly and offered a polite farewell.
“Well then, I’ll be off.”
“Oh, yes, go ahea… Wait, what? You sneaky little brat!”
Devon, startled by how naturally Roxelyn tried to leave as if slipping away unnoticed, grabbed her by the scruff of her neck and quickly let her go, shocked by his own reaction.
‘I acted out of habit, treating her like a child.’
For once, Devon awkwardly checked her expression.
Roxelyn, a bit taken aback, rubbed the back of her neck with her hand and gave him a sideways glance.
“Is there a problem?”
“Yes! Of course, there’s a problem! Why are you trying to follow the monster subjugation? No matter how much I care for you, I can’t allow that.”
“Ah.”
Roxelyn’s expression fell as she realized she had hit an unexpected obstacle.
“No, even if you make that cute face, it won’t work!”
“I wasn’t making any cute faces.”
Roxelyn replied flatly.
Devon looked at her with a grim expression, then clicked his tongue and shook his head.
“Either way, you’re not going. Pack your things and go back inside.”
“Grandfather.”
“No! Do you want to see your old grandfather’s heart burst? Do you want to see your father finally succeed in poisoning me?”
“Is there no way you’ll change your mind?”
At Roxelyn’s quiet question, Devon’s fierce expression became even more intense as he firmly shook his head.
“As long as I’m alive and breathing, I won’t let you go to such a dangerous place.”
“I see.”
Roxelyn nodded in understanding.
“There’s no helping it then.”
Lowering her gaze, she took soft, measured steps toward Devon and then looked up at him.
“Grandfather.”
“Yes. Even if you look cute, it’s still a no!”
She hadn’t even done anything yet, so what was he talking about?
Roxelyn gave him a slightly exasperated look before quietly speaking.
“I love you.”
