Taming The Villainesses

Episode 202.1

After Serazades intrusion, the peaceful tea party was turned upside down.

Such insolence! It wasnt enough that she interrupted the tea party, shes even going on with provocation!

If even Mirna, who usually didnt show much emotion, frowned and trembled, it was clear how much of a magnitude Serazades visit was.

Hey, Aira. You should have said something. Why did you stay silent like a fool? Its gonna look like we lost!

Elga was also visibly upset.

She didnt like the fact that Aira didnt say anything back to Serazade. From Elgas perspective, it was a reasonable thought to have.

On the other hand, Aira looked relatively relaxed.

Everyone should calm down~. Serazade, that wenchs purpose is to create chaos like this. Like throwing a stone onto a calm lake. She enjoys the ripples.

Despite saying this, the tea in Airas cup had a slight ripple.

It was such a small wave that one wouldnt be able to notice it, unless they were sitting right next to her.

It meant that Aira was also harboring some anger.

Still, it was fortunate that Aira didnt make a scene in front of Serazade.

If Aira had grabbed Serazade by the throat with her telekinesis, I couldnt bear to imagine what would have happened.

Ripple, ripple.

However, the seemingly insignificant ripple started to be noticeable.

Hey, Theo. What did you do to make Serazade tailing you like this? How messed up were you to cause something like this.

After the tea time lecture, Elga dragged me to a secluded corner and started to vent her frustration.

You, will any woman just do for you? Shes shes a bit extreme, dont you think!

It seemed like there was a misunderstanding Elga might be thinking that I had an affair with Serazade, and that was why Serazade reacted that way to me. 

Attempting to seduce a foreign Empress? Did Elga really think that? Well, if such a thing were to happen, it could potentially lead to political and national complications

Shes got a small chest like a kid! No different from a nymph. Are you saying you like anything if its a woman?

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The chest was the problem.

Its not what Elga-nim thinks. I have never seduced or flirted with Serazade-nim.

Hmm? Really?

Elga didnt seem to trust me.

Our level of trust was limited as it stood, but considering that I once confidently talked about creating a harem and having lots of children in front of Elga. 

However, I swore I never had such plans for Serazade. I wouldnt stop her if she came, but I was not so confident as to reach out first.

Anyway.

It took quite a while to convince Elga. But my sincerity seemed to have reached her, as the misunderstanding has been resolved to some extent.

However, how would I tell Mirna?

And what about Aira?

My vision darkened a little at the thought of explaining everything again. Perhaps this was what Serazade aimed for. The fact that I needed to explain myself made her strategy already half a success. 

Once people started doubting, there would be no end to it.

But what Serazade overlooked was the depth of trust Aira had in me! There might even be no need for further explanation.

Indeed, returning to her room, Aira didnt ask for any explanation as she showered and changed into comfortable pajamas.

Watching Aira close her eyes as she prepared for bed, I couldnt help but feel a moment of relief as this tumultuous day finally came to an end.

Theo.

Then Airas eyes, which I thought were closed, were looking up at me.

Does Aira-nim need anything?

Do you think so too?

What do you mean?

That if you were under the command of another Queen or leader besides me, you might have been able to rise higher.

Aira was asking such a question?

Why would you say such a thing? This is not the confident Aira-nim that I know.

The Aira I knew would have confidently said, Of course, I know how to handle and treat people better than anyone else~.

In that sense, the current Aira seemed uneasy.

It was as if her nature, inertia, or sturdy frame was slightly shaken or formed a crack.

However, upon reflection, this was only natural.

Aira was also human.

She had recently come of age and been burdened with the crown. It was natural for her to feel uneasy and shaken at times.

Wasnt this normal?

Perhaps Aira was in the process of returning to normalcy. From someone who seemed like a mannequin, numbed by various events, to an ordinary person.

Seuk-

Meanwhile, Airas eyes were unblinkingly facing me, which left me uncertain about where to place my gaze.

How was it that people in this world had no aversion to looking into the eyes of others?

I couldnt help but wonder how I appeared in those eyes, making me suddenly conscious of the expression on my face and how I looked to her. 

Theo.

Breaking the momentary awkward silence, Aira called me. It was something Id noticed, but she liked calling my name like this.

Youve always been different from others since the first time I saw you. You dont seek honor. You dont desire a high position or wealth.

Me?

Yes. Thats why there were times when I couldnt understand. What is it that makes you so loyal to me?

Um-. Of course, isnt it because Im already being rewarded for being able to serve Aira-nim? The fact that a former slave like me can closely work with.

I wasnt able to finish my sentence.

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