Taming The Villainesses

Episode 185.1

There are only a few days left until the trial.

With people from all over the world flocking to witness the rare fight, Arks atmosphere was bustling.

The vacant dorms were now filled to capacity, and strangers chattered in unknown languages on every street.

The execution of the Queens assassin is on the day after tomorrow, right? 

Im looking forward to it! So, do you know whos going to be the Queens champion?

Dont be surprised, but they say that Angmars Demon Monk is stepping forward!

Voices of anticipation reached my sensitive Half-Fairy ears. In my eyes, various placards and flags were being displayed all around.

Trial By Combat Venue Temporary Arena on the 1st floor of the main building.

The place, date and the participants of the trial were written there.

There was really not much time left.

Seeing my name being written made me slightly dizzy and my steps felt light, like walking through clouds.

To think that I, who always prioritized my own safety, would voluntarily enter such a dangerous duel.

However, this was my opponents condition, the Villain Hunter.

If I could personally show a satisfactory fight, he would agree to give up the match and accept going to the barrier.

Also, dueling him was a surefire way of quickly improving my magic. In hindsight, despite the risks, it didnt go against my principle of survival-first. 

Then someone suddenly grabbed my ear.

Hieeek!

Well, arent you looking relaxed?

It was Elga, who was walking with me. She seemed more tense than I was, considering the quickly approaching decisive moment.

Are you that confident?

Seuk.

Hearing such, I solemnly answered, while tending to my swollen ear.

I have a way. Dont worry, I dont intend on making Elga-nim a young widow.

What, what widow-

Elga snorted, turning her head away. Still, I could tell that she was worried about me in her own way.

My child was inside Elgas belly right now. I didnt want them to grow up without a father. Because I knew better than anyone the reality of not having one. 

No, Elga was an only daughter from a wealthy family. Wouldnt she remarry?

The image of me dying, and Elga remarrying someone else to raise the child, came to my mind. She was happily enjoying life with the insurance money she received after my death.

Suddenly, I felt intense anger, as if horns were growing on my forehead

Elga-nim, if I happen to die, would you remarry?

What? Are you seriously saying such trash!? Hwak, chi!

Elga clenched her fist.

Aigo~, I thought I was about to receive another smack, but surprisingly, her fist didnt fly towards my head. On the contrary, she relaxed it, eventually turning loose.

Youre not going to die in a place like this. Didnt you talk about reviving your family or something? Ambitions and all that If youre going to die, die splendidly and gloriously. Dont die like a dog in someone elses battle!

Thats true.

Even the not-so-honest Elga was, in her own way, cheering me on. We were on the same boat now, so if I were to die, Elga would have a hard time as well. She might even mourn and weep. 

Thinking about such, it felt infuriating and sad. I didnt want to see Elga crying as she embraced my tombstone.

I should have done better while I had the chance! 

Of course, I wouldnt let that happen.

Seuk.

Hey-.

At that moment, Elga handed me something. It was a small ribbon tied with beautiful golden threads.

Whats this?

I checked it out, as Elga brushed her slippers against the ground. 

Its a charm.

A charm?

Look, its just. The girlfriends or fiances of soldiers who go to the battlefield often make these for them. I dont believe in this stuff. But you might need it, so Ill borrow whatever power a charm has.

Now that I looked closely, a part of Elgas lush hair, which got tied back, was roughly cut. It seemed like she had cut her own hair to make the charm.

Although she always acted bristly, she was still thinking of me How moving

I dont have anything immediate to offer in return. Shall we go into that cozy place over there?

What did you say!

Elga deeply blushed and got embarrassed. She probably picked up on my innuendo. 

Im kidding~.

Of course, I was just joking. Elga was in her early pregnancy after all.

It was a time to calm down in many ways.

Elga frowned and grumbled.

You always find a way to poke fun at me, dont you?

* * *

I met Mirna Draco with a large bump on my head, which had yet to subside.

Is it Miss Mirna?

Seeing Young Lady Draco after a long while felt nice.

It was a peculiar feeling.

When I first met Lady Draco, I thought she was just a strict and picky person.

However, as we spent time together and faced various challenges, I found myself growing fond of them both. It was just like how a dry handkerchief soaked in moisture in the air, I, too, got soaked in warmth.

Initially, I had no intention of attaching anything like affection to the people of this world. But leaving the palace life had brought about many changes.

Pushing aside the bubbling emotions, I greeted Mirna.

Its been a very long time. Have you been well?

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