The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 34
But then she remembered the situation at that time and doubted it would have been any better.
After realizing that holding back wasn’t always the best approach, she had resorted to grabbing people by the hair or slapping them first when she got angry.
Her father had shown no interest in her, and she consistently ignored her grandfather and other uncles when they tried to speak to her.
She now recognized it.
Her actions were a futile attempt to assert a sense of pride that she didn’t even possess back then.
She might have welcomed a better death if she had asked for help then.
However, the more she was provoked, the more vicious she became.
She thought that outdoing someone’s malice with her own was winning.
By the time she came to her senses, all sorts of filthy rumors had spread throughout the social circles.
The moment she left the ducal house thinking she could handle anything on her own, petty revenges started to come her way.
It was hard to find a job, and even eating a meal became a struggle.
The nobles had blocked her at every turn.
So, she sold information to rival houses and nobles for revenge and to make money.
She didn’t hesitate to use and discard people to get that information.
Of course, sometimes she used those who trusted her as shields.
When she became a fugitive, hiding her identity and relying on the kindness of villagers, there had been times when an entire village was massacred.
She knew they would die, yet she did it anyway.
All for the sake of preserving her life for even one more day.
Roxelyn pushed the letters aside.
She didn’t even open Marquis Gerun’s letter.
The last letter was…
It was sealed with golden wax and stamped with the imperial crest.
‘…The Third Prince.’
She sighed briefly and sliced the letter open with a letter opener.
The warm spring weather continues day by day. I hope you are wholly enjoying these pleasant days.
I write this letter seeking permission to visit the Bellion residences. I have a gift for you and some important words to share.
Of course, I will accommodate your schedule. If you don’t have a preferred time, may I visit this coming Friday at noon?
I hope this letter does not take too much of your valuable time. I look forward to the opportunity to share a moment with you.
–Arma Diyanitas–
It was a letter of unparalleled politeness.
So courteous it felt almost rude to refuse.
Roxelyn leaned back in her chair and tilted her head.
‘It’s peaceful.’
Too peaceful, almost suspiciously so…
It made her wonder if this was right.
She had a good idea of what Marquis Gerun would have written.
She casually tore open the letter to see its content.
Just one line.
It wasn’t hard to guess what he was referring to.
‘He must have failed to win the Nolan mines.’
It was obvious without probing.
Roxelyn snorted and carelessly tore up the note, tossing it onto the table, then pulled over a pile of newspapers.
‘So far, it seems there aren’t any major deviations from what I remember…’
The situation in Kaluta, the current emperor, and history were almost identical.
The slightly different parts could be covered with the information Roxelyn had previously gathered.
Knowing the future, she naturally assumed Marquis Gerun would also target what he needed.
Among those, the Nolan mines were the jackpot, the cheapest and easiest to acquire.
‘Right now, it might be known for nothing but cheap amber gems, but…’
In reality, it was a hidden treasure.
Those impure amber gems were actually a special mineral known as ‘Yellownite,’ which would be announced in a few days.
Originally, in her world, the Robert Barony acquired it for 3.4 billion Olans – a real bargain.
Thanks to that, the Barony almost sat on a mountain of gold, all ruined by Baron Robert who had been throwing advances at her.
‘And speaking of, next week’s banquet…’
Baron Robert would be attending.
‘This is going to be interesting.’
Thinking that she wouldn’t be bored, Roxelyn smiled gracefully.
