I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 75
Chapter 75
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After resolving the incident by expelling Leila on the condition that she never returns, I felt a sense of relief. Kiris and Helena expressed their dissatisfaction with my lenient decision, but I believed that accusing her of stealing the sponsored magic tool was too harsh. Perhaps it was the last bit of familial affection.
‘And they said that my family wouldn’t look for me anymore.’
Despite my objections, Kiris sent a letter to the Viscount Cernia’s family demanding a formal apology. The Viscount family then visited Kiris in person and apologized on their knees. As a result, I was freed from the Viscount family. It was strange how easy it was to sever the tiresome ties of blood.
‘I thought I would feel some regret.’
And according to the rumors I heard, the family eventually went bankrupt due to debt and went into hiding. I didn’t care where they went, knowing that I would be fine on my own.
“Kiing!”
My heart was heavy because of the incident with Leila, but strangely enough, stroking Snow’s fur was healing. They said it was a body made of divine power, so was it because of the divine fur?
I don’t know.
“Snow, if I just hold you in my arms every day, will I manifest divine power?”
“Kiing!”
“You never know. Maybe then I’ll be able to talk with divine power.”
Perhaps because I haven’t manifested divine power yet, I haven’t been able to communicate with Snow.
However, I could recognize the look of pity in its eyes and the whimpering that it had the wrong owner.
Just like now.
“Kiing!”
Snow cried out sharply and then left my arms and went somewhere. Looking at my empty arms, I expressed my disatisfaction.
“This is too much…”
How can I talk to Snow if I don’t even know how to manifest divine power?
“Helena, I think I’ll go to the temple. I want to talk to Snow, but my divine power isn’t manifesting…”
Helena, who was reading a romance novel next to me, closed the book and said nonchalantly.
“Miss Rosette, then how about going to the temple now?”
“Oh, should we?”
Since Noctis had regularly recommended that I visit the temple, it was right to do so.
However, the letter that arrived earlier said that Noctis would be away from the temple for the time being. Instead, he added that I could ask the high priest to check my divine power.
‘Let’s pray first.’
I wasn’t sure if the god Moreus would answer, but it was good to try anything that could help me manifest divine power.
“Is Louis not coming today either?”
“Yes. I don’t know when he’ll be back.”
Helena had agreed to be my escort while Louis was away. I had declined, but I couldn’t ignore Kiris’ words, knowing that he was worried about me.
“Then I’ll escort you today.”
I nodded at Helena’s words and called Mary, who was petting Snow.
“Mary, I’m going to the temple, so you can leave work. You haven’t been able to take a vacation for days.”
“Really? But it’s my job to do it.”
“But you have to work while you rest. I feel bad.”
“I’m proud to be the young miss’ exclusive maid. You’re so worried!”
I was grateful to Mary for always taking care of me, but I thought it was better to rest while working.
‘Otherwise, it’s like I’ve become an evil boss!’
I could picture Louis crying and swearing at Kiris. I don’t want that to happen!
“I’ll miss Snow’s lap, but… I’ll do as the young miss says.”
“Yes. I’ll take good care of Snow.”
“Kiing!”
Mary hugged Snow tightly and giggled.
“Then, young miss. I’ll be back in a day.”
“Why? You can stay for three days.”
“Even so, I can’t stand not seeing Snow for even a day…”
That was the reason. I reluctantly nodded. Mary then immediately packed her things and gave Snow a final hug.
“Snow! See you tomorrow!”
“Kiing!”
After Mary left, Snow wagged its tail once and looked at me.
“Snow, do you want to go to the temple with me?”
“Kiing, kiing!”
Snow shook its body from side to side and went up to the second floor. It meant that I should go alone.
It seemed that it was becoming less and less affectionate, which made me a little sad.
‘Does Snow even recognize me as its owner?’
Putting my sadness behind me, I left the house with Helena.
Although we could have gone there in one teleport, I decided to walk and look around the city for the first time in a long time.
The city was still bustling with people.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve been out in the city. I think it was the last time I bought a romance novel.”
“Me too. By any chance, Miss Rosette. Would you like to stop by the bookstore?”
“Hmm. Should we? They say there are new releases. Shall we stop by for a moment?”
As soon as our eyes met, we both nodded. And without a word, we walked into the bookstore.
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