I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 76
Chapter 76
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“This new book is a huge hit because the romance is so well made.”
“I agree. When you’re done, may I borrow it?”
“Of course.”
Chatting amiably, we headed towards the main hall. It was a little late, but what did it matter?
Sharing hobbies is the most fun.
As we entered the main hall through a familiar path, we encountered an unexpected figure.
“Lady?”
Blazing red hair, a cold but beautiful smile like a rose.
The emerald green eyes widened for a moment and then gracefully curled.
“Lord Ailt?”
I hadn’t expected to meet Ailt at the main hall. I knew how busy the position of chancellor was.
“I see you again here. Your hair color is…”
Ailt trailed off, looking at me. Oh. Come to think of it, my hair was silver when I met Ailt at the banquet.
“Ah, I dyed it again. I felt like silver hair was too noticeable.”
An absurd excuse came out of my mouth without my realizing it. Ailt looked at me with interest and smiled.
“I see. I didn’t recognize you at first. Brown hair suits you well too.”
To think he would believe that! As expected of my favorite character. I fumbled with my words and changed the subject.
“Haha… lord, what brings you here?”
“I make regular donations to the temple, but I haven’t had much time lately, so I stopped by briefly.”
“Donations?”
“Yes. I never dreamed I’d meet you here, lady.”
Donations! As expected of my favorite character, he had a kind heart too. The original story said he was kind in every way.
As I looked at Ailt with an impressed face, his gaze slid to Helena, who was standing frozen behind me.
“But… who is that?”
“Oh, this is Helena. We’re just…”
“Yes?”
Ailt asked back with a look of utter surprise.
“Hel…ena?”
“Helena. Lord Ailt…”
I started to introduce Helena, but I sensed a strange atmosphere. Ailt’s face, which was always calm and composed, was teetering precariously.
And Helena was no exception.
Helena’s purple eyes, hardened into a rigid expression, were flickering erratically.
“Helena. It’s Helena, right?”
“…Brother.”
As soon as Helena answered, Ailt pulled her into a tight embrace.
“How have you been all this time? Do you know how much I’ve missed you?”
What is this situation?
I looked back and forth between the two of them, shocked. The sense of foreboding I felt when I first saw Ailt.
The original story didn’t properly mention Ailt’s family relationships. It only described the sub-male lead’s feelings for the female lead.
Suddenly, something Ailt said echoed in my ears.
‘It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her face, but I understand my sister well now. The Magic Tower is such a secretive place. There must be a reason.’
So, that sister is Helena?
I was speechless as I looked at Ailt’s tearful face. The Iron-Blooded chancellor, known for his rationality, was shedding tears.
It was a sight to behold, but the curious glances from those around us were making me uncomfortable.
“I… shall we talk somewhere else for a while?”
At my suggestion, Helena and Ailt nodded.
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We reached a quiet place where there were no people.
It was a garden that was separately located from the main hall, and it was a good place to talk because it was not a place where people often came and went.
“Helena. Is that you? I’m Ailt, your older brother. You’re our younger sister, right?”
Ailt kept asking if she was Helena, and Helena sighed and nodded.
“Yes, I am.”
“Have you been well? Are you hurt anywhere?”
“I’m doing well. How about you, brother?”
“Of course, I…”
I was still in shock from watching their reunion.
Helena was actually the daughter of the Marquis of Kanilaen, and Ailt’s long-lost younger sister.
How could that be? There’s no such coincidence. It’s not a twist of fate either.
“Even though the family was strongly opposed, I believed in you. As expected, you became a great mage. But couldn’t you have sent me any news? I was so worried.”
At Ailt’s words, Helena stroked her hair and replied.
“I was going to send a letter to the family anyway.”
“Really?”
“Yes. I didn’t have the face to see you after I ran away… So please don’t be so angry, as if you’re cutting ties with me.”
“That’s a relief. Helena, Father regrets what happened then. He’s sorry for you, so I think it would be good to visit him even once.”
“Father?”
“Yes. So next time, let’s go together hand in hand. Mother wants to see you too.”
Ailt smiled and gently stroked Helena’s head.
“I used to stroke you like this when you were little, when did you grow up like this? I’m sad that I couldn’t see you grow up… But it’s okay now that I know you’re at the Magic Tower.”
Helena smiled faintly, reluctantly. I was so moved by their encounter that I didn’t know what to do.
‘Wow! Wow!’
Should I be throwing flower petals right now? There are a lot of flower petals in the garden!
“Lady.”
As I was seriously pondering, Ailt turned his head towards me.
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