This Three-Year-Old Is A Villainess - Chapter 238
Why are central nobles called central nobles?
The answer is quite simple.
‘Because they own estates within the radius of the Imperial Palace.’
This is both the reason for the name and the key privilege granted to central nobles:
The right to purchase a single estate within a 20 km radius of the Imperial Palace!
Of course, becoming a central noble doesn’t mean you’re given the estate for free—it simply grants you the right to purchase one.
But that right alone is a tremendous privilege.
Owning an estate in this area isn’t just about money; it’s a symbol of status.
Limited space fosters exclusivity and tight-knit bonds.
This is the true privilege of central nobles.
The area within a 20 km radius of the Imperial Palace is called Zone 1.
Countless events occur exclusively within Zone 1.
These stories rarely make it into the news, and even rumors circulate only among the nobles living in Zone 1.
The nobles residing in Zone 1 subtly look down on those who can’t enter it.
Naturally, the Astra Ducal Family also owns an estate in Zone 1.
‘Of course, it’s not ours.’
The estate had been entrusted by Grandfather to Uncle Grimier.
Since there’s already one estate in the central area, no other Astra relatives are allowed to purchase another property within Zone 1.
One is enough.
‘But we’re an exception!’
Because Dad became a count.
Let’s shout it once again:
Count. Daymond. Astra!
Our family, loaded with luggage from the Astra estate, arrived at our new home with sparkling eyes.
We loved the serene garden surrounding the estate.
We loved the sunlit hallways.
We loved the impeccably cleaned interior of the house, prepared in anticipation of our arrival.
“Ta-da-da-da, ta~ da-da-da-da~!”
A hum escaped my lips.
Michelan had carefully curated a list of estate candidates, and I had personally chosen this one.
Why, you ask?
“Michelan, are you sure this was the former Emperor’s secret villa?”
“Yes. It’s said he revealed its existence only to the former Empress.”
“That’s great! Michelan, you’re the best!”
I had chosen it because I knew, thanks to Michelan, that this was the former Emperor’s secret villa.
A secret villa.
Why is it called secret?
Because there are so many things hidden here, of course!
‘Even the current Emperor didn’t know the extent of the former Emperor’s personal wealth, right?’
The former Emperor didn’t trust his own children.
He trusted only his wealth and ironclad security.
Thus, his riches were hidden across various locations, all shrouded in secrecy.
Even the current Emperor couldn’t locate this secret villa.
Now, it’s mine.
I can explore it as I please.
As I inspected the house, I pinpointed areas that seemed likely to hide a secret vault.
Tap, tap, tap.
I knocked on the walls, comparing the sounds.
Thud, thud, thud.
I stomped on the floor.
‘This might be it.’
No, it wasn’t just a hunch.
Every instinct told me this was the spot!
I called for Dad.
While the house technically belonged to me, it was actually Dad’s.
But then again, what’s his is mine.
“Dad.”
“Yes?”
“What do you think about renovating our house? It’s already wonderful, but don’t you think we should make it reflect the prestige of living in Zone 1?”
I stopped mid-sentence.
Dad and my three brothers were all staring at me.
Oops, I spoke too intelligently.
While I am a very smart ten-year-old, I don’t need to show off my brilliance to my family.
Quickly, I corrected myself.
“…That’s what Michelan said!”
“Michelan?”
Caught off guard, Michelan turned to look at Dad, flustered.
“Oh… Yes, I did mention that.”
“Michelan is very competent and incredibly smart!”
“Indeed.”
Dad nodded and then turned to Michelan.
“Don’t worry about the cost. This is where we’ll live, after all.”
