The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 64
Baian’s eyes flickered momentarily.
Despite intentionally gripping tightly to assert dominance, Arma’s expression remained unchanged, which surprised Baian.
Even with some control to avoid breaking bones, the grip would have made an ordinary person scream in pain, or at least change complexion due to the pain.
‘Strong.’
Just as Baian was about to release his grip,
Crack—
A fierce grip returned the gesture as if in vengeance, causing Baian’s eyes to widen slightly.
‘…Such strength?’
Baian was taken aback that someone not of the Kaluta tribe possessed such power, and he burst into a hearty laugh before cleanly letting go.
Roxelyn’s eyes widened at Baian’s laughter.
“Indeed, fit to lead a pack. My apologies.”
“…It’s nothing.”
Arma glanced at Roxelyn before falling silent.
“The Third Prince appears to be a man of few words.”
Baian generously overlooked Arma’s potentially rude behavior.
‘…I didn’t expect such a friendly reception.’
Given the history of skirmishes between the Diyanitas Empire and Kaluta, feelings between the two were not exactly warm, especially from Kaluta’s side.
‘There are only two reasons Kaluta tribes welcome outsiders like this…’
One is, as Roxelyn utilized, when they owe a debt of gratitude.
The other is when they recognize the strength of the other party.
Despite his young age, Baian spoke with a maturity befitting his position.
He then approached Roxelyn with a cheerful smile, causing Arma’s eyebrows to twitch.
“May I ask who this lady is?”
“I am Roxelyn Bellion. I’ve come to assist with the negotiations of this envoy.”
“To be chosen over many others to come here, you must be quite wise.”
Baian extended his hand as if for a handshake.
Not wanting to be rude, Roxelyn, without much thought, shook his hand.
“I know it’s impolite to say this upon our first meeting according to the customs of the Empire, but…”
He gazed into Roxelyn’s eyes with his green ones and began,
“You have very beautiful eyes. Do you have a lover?”
After shaking her hand, Baian then kissed the back of her hand like an imperial knight would to a lady, asking the question.
Roxelyn’s eyes immediately darkened.
‘Kaluta’s greetings are unpredictable.’
She had heard all about Batar’s brother, who seemed to start sizing her up right from the beginning.
“I don’t have a lover, but I do have a fiancé.”
Roxelyn responded with a light smile.
“More importantly, I have a gift to give.”
Roxelyn quickly changed the topic.
She remembered hearing that Kaluta repays grudges fivefold, gratitude tenfold, and love a hundredfold.
“A gift?”
Arma, who had approached unnoticed, stood by Roxelyn’s side, silently taking her other hand.
“Yes.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the knights opened the carriage door which had been firmly closed.
“Brother!!”
“Batar…?”
Baian’s eyes widened at the voice.
Letting go of Roxelyn’s hand, he embraced the boy who ran into his arms from the carriage.
“Brother, Brother—!”
“Batar! You little…!”
“Waaah!! Brother!”
Batar had maintained a composed demeanor throughout the journey, even attempting to escort Roxelyn and offering advice on navigating the rough terrain.
Yet, only in his older brother’s embrace did he allow himself to cry openly.
