I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 199

Chapter 100.1

“Please go ahead.”

“Could you share research information about Avila and the dog shapeshifters with me? The reason why I need that…”

She was cautious, trying to gauge how much of her plan she could reveal to me. However, knowing her plan, I nodded willingly, even before hearing it.

“If Elaine wishes, I’m happy to share it as much as I can. Though instead…”

Originally, Avila’s role was to assist Elaine in freeing the imperial hounds from the curse of the imperial family so her position had returned to its original state. In addition, I thought now was my chance, so instead of sharing Avila’s research with her, I decided to ask her for a favor.

“Could you share information related to curse magic from the imperial library, which is only accessible to the imperial family?”

The key to breaking Dimitri’s curse was there.

“Cursed magic? If that’s the case…”

She hesitated for a moment.

Information related to cursed magic was almost exclusively owned by the imperial family.

The imperial family gained a strong grip by placing a curse on the dog shapeshifters, granting them powerful control. Since they were commanding the Emperor’s hounds like that, they probably had no intention of revealing their secrets to the world.

Therefore, all information about the curse was tightly held by the imperial family and treated as confidential.

The entire world knew that if anyone in organizations like the Wizard’s Association started researching curses, they would practically be considered enemies of the royal family and not left alone, even if they pretended to look the other way.

That was how I confidently made the request to the Princess for the information they were so determined to guard so closely.

“I may not have much authority myself, but when it comes to curses, I can obtain better information than most. However, the truly valuable ones can only be handled by the Emperor. What I can access is mostly useless, but if that’s all right with you.”

She nodded readily, just as I had done earlier.

“I’ll help Rowaine.”

“Thank you.”

What I needed wasn’t information about the curse on the dog shapeshifters. I was interested in the information that Elaine referred to as ‘useless.’ Among the curses, information about magical poisons would be sufficient.

When I brought that up, Elaine whispered to me, trustingly.

“Why don’t you come to the imperial palace sometime? I have a lot of information.”

We sealed the deal with satisfaction and shook hands firmly.

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At the same time.

Dimitri was sitting in his study, recalling the dream where Rowaine’s cats had appeared.

“We sent her to you.”

The cats definitely said such words. Even though he hadn’t told Rowaine, Dimitri remembered that one phrase clearly.

He smiled languidly and stroked his chin.

“They sent her to me… It seems that Rowaine had raised quite clever and knowledgeable cats.”

It was a proud tone.

“If the cats sent her to me, then it’s only right that I take responsibility.”

He hummed in satisfaction.

“I can’t disappoint those smart creatures.”

He would hold her so tight that she wouldn’t be able to escape anywhere. As he thought so, Dimitri brusquely signed the papers for the expansion of the shapeshifter shelter without hesitation.

“If you put a lot of things you think are precious and important on your shoulders, will you be able to hold them without being crushed by it?”

He was ready to pour out the entire budget of Blois. Dimitri chuckled sinisterly as he glanced down at the stacks of documents.

“You’ll have to take responsibility for all of this, Rowaine, by sticking by my side for the rest of your life.”

Keukeuk.

He chuckled, sounding like a villain.

Unaware of his true intentions, Rowaine thought that Dimitri was steadfastly supporting her.

A low rumbling sound echoed through the office.

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In the meanwhile, Sasha, trapped in an illusion by the demon, was being tested. With the intent to exploit Sasha’s weaknesses, the demon relentlessly tempted her.

The first illusion was a room filled with the most delicious food she had ever seen. Spread out as far as the eye could see on a vast table were tantalizing delicacies from all over the world. The table was piled with dishes Sasha would adore, like juicy meats, fragrant bread with a mouthwatering aroma, stews, and meat pies that made her salivate involuntarily.

Sasha, in her human form, was seated in front of it.

With the fragrant dishes placed before her, Sasha felt an intense hunger. It was an agonizing hunger as if she had starved for a week, making her stomach growl and inducing nausea as though her stomach would tear apart.

The demon whispered sweetly to her in such a state.

“Eat and drink to your heart’s content. It’s my favor.”

Sasha gritted her teeth.

She remembered Dimitri warning her not to trust the demon’s favor. The demon never bestowed favors without a cost. There was always a price for the demon’s favor. Despite the fact that the demon may temporarily satisfy the present, ultimately, its goal is the destruction of the souls.

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