The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 79
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“Alright, you’re all set.”
“…Isn’t this too revealing?”
“Oh my! What are you saying? With such a beautiful body like this! But still, for Miss Roxelyn, we chose the outfit with the least exposure possible.”
“…I see.”
Roxelyn was being adorned by the women of Kaluta as per the Khan’s orders, in preparation for the banquet to be held that evening.
It was the result of nodding without fully understanding the Khan’s sly suggestion to embrace each other’s culture for the sake of friendship.
‘Surely not as exposed as Hali with arms and legs all out…’
Due to Kaluta’s preference for light clothing and minimal fabric, her waist and shoulders were fully exposed.
The outfit barely covered her chest, with fabric wrapped around her waist like a skirt.
The heavy gold ornaments all over her body were cumbersome and uncomfortable.
They jingled with every movement.
“My goodness, how can someone be so beautiful? Is it because of your fair skin? The navy fabric suits you so well.”
Roxelyn trembled awkwardly as those around her freely touched and felt her body without any hesitation.
The innocent compliments left Roxelyn unsure of how to react.
The people of Kaluta were too honest.
“Come, sit here. We’re going to draw a pattern on your stomach.”
“…A pattern?”
“Yes, the people of Kaluta love the moon.”
They brought silver dye and began to paint around Roxelyn’s belly button.
Cat-like patterns appeared on her cheeks, and a silver crescent moon along with geometric patterns emerged on her exposed ivory stomach.
“Wow, how can the stomach be so soft and smooth?”
“…I envy you all more.”
Roxelyn said.
Both men and women of Kaluta had muscular bodies.
Roxelyn’s stomach was soft and smooth because there was hardly any muscle at all.
Ornaments were also placed on her thighs and forearms.
Instead of the usual bright red lipstick she wore, a pink rouge was applied to her lips.
“Ah, so pretty. Really too beautiful.”
At the sincere praise, Roxelyn just nodded silently.
“Thank you. You’ve worked hard.”
“I want to work harder for you~!”
Someone shouted.
Roxelyn’s face turned red. Then, a thunderous noise came from outside.
“The banquet has started. Now, let’s go out.”
Someone adjusted Roxelyn’s attire for the last time and pushed her gently.
Stepping out of the tent, Roxelyn paused at the gazes showering her from all sides.
‘A stage…?’
She hadn’t expected to be led right to the center of the stage.
As Roxelyn stood frozen, not knowing what to do, the Khan, more splendidly dressed than usual, approached and kissed the back of her hand.
“I really wish you were a man. You’re so desirable.”
She wondered if it was even fair for someone at least fifty years old to have such a firm, lean body.
Roxelyn thought about the injustices of the world as she turned her gaze to the crowd below the stage.
Regardless of gender, everyone was dressed in nearly bare outfits.
Men either wore no tops at all or wore something so minimal it was hard to tell if they were wearing anything.
“Lady Sister, you’re beautiful!!”
the children shouted.
Roxelyn awkwardly nodded and turned her gaze, pausing when she saw two people seated in the center below the stage.
It was the Second and Third Princes.
Yuldian was openly gawking at Roxelyn, pointing at her, of course, while nestled in Narayan’s embrace on her lap.
‘They seem to be getting along quite well.’
She was pleased.
Arma, seated opposite, was also staring at Roxelyn with wide eyes.
“Let’s go to our arranged seats. There will be something interesting to see.”
The Khan led Roxelyn.
As Roxelyn passed by, various comments on her beauty and marriage proposals flew her way from everyone, men and women alike.
Knowing it was half in jest, it was still embarrassingly unprecedented for her.
When Roxelyn had made it halfway through the crowd, the sea of people parted as someone strode up to her.