The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 50
In response to Roxelyn’s question, he slightly averted his gaze with a somewhat proud yet awkward expression and continued.
“Yes, I forged it by infusing my abyss into the molten metal mixed with a special mineral.”
Zerti said.
‘So, this is an abyss weapon.’
A dangerous weapon developed by her father, which allowed the organization ‘Makruxa’ to emerge into the world.
It was a secret stolen by Lady Carmel from her father, and subsequently, Makruxa began to lure away abyss weapon technicians from the Bellion ducal family.
This was a crucial reason for the decline of the Bellion ducal family.
Roxelyn gripped the dagger, which was surprisingly light, and gently slashed it up and down.
It was light, had a good grip, and felt easy to maneuver.
As if it was custom-made for her hand.
“…It’s easy to hold. Normal daggers are made for men, so they’re a bit thick and large for me.”
She offered her brief review.
A subtle silence fell at the same time.
Wondering if she had said something wrong, she looked at Zerti while replaying her words in her mind.
“…Of course, I made it with the intention of giving it to you, so it would be.”
“…….”
Roxelyn’s eyes widened slightly at his words.
“Just so you know, it’s not something I picked up randomly or thought of while walking down the street, nor is it cheap.”
His hastily added words sounded a bit urgent.
‘He made it for me?’
It was something she genuinely hadn’t considered.
She fiddled with her lips before closing them tightly again.
“It’s not strange or anything… Anyway, I recently discovered this mineral…”
Zerti’s voice trailed off as he murmured softly.
“…But maybe it doesn’t suit a lady.”
Seeing Roxelyn not responding, Zerti cautiously added.
“If you don’t like it, you can return it or throw it away. I’m not good at giving this kind of gifts…”
He stuttered through his explanation and then frowned slowly.
“I thought of giving something different than just flowers every time… It might have been an overreach.”
After all, she would have a knight escorting her.
Roxelyn chuckled lightly, watching Zerti muttering to himself as if making excuses.
“No, I prefer this over flowers.”
Roxelyn lifted the dagger slowly, letting it catch the light from the window.
The blade gleamed clean and blemish-free in the light.
“I don’t like being protected by someone else. Thank you.”
At Roxelyn’s words, Zerti’s eyes widened slightly.
He smiled faintly.
“…Is that so? Still, it’s more important that you never have to use it.”
“When did you start making this?”
Roxelyn asked.
‘Since I refused the flowers that time?’
Zerti glanced at Roxelyn and opened his mouth.
“About three and a half years ago.”
“…What?”
“It was five years ago when I discovered the mineral, but it was not easy to process, so it took some time.”
Zerti explained.
But Roxelyn hardly heard.
‘…Three and a half years ago?’
“Of course, it’s not because I lacked skill or was foolish, but because the mineral itself was very hard and tricky to work with.”
His voice seemed distant as he added.
‘Then, that dagger too…’
The one Lady Carmel used to carry in her original world…
Roxelyn felt a chill at her fingertips.
‘No. In that world, it wasn’t meant for me.’
She thought.
‘It could have been intended for Lady Carmel from the start.’
Roxelyn slowly lowered the dagger she was holding and scrutinized it.
Upon closer inspection, there was a small notch on the blade.
Rose
The flowing cursive script seemed like Zerti’s own handwriting.
Thud.
Her heart dropped suddenly.
T/N: The author really did spell it as ‘Rose’, even when our MC’s name is spelled with an x instead of an s.
