I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 249

Chapter 125.1

“You can’t go there and cause trouble. Okay?”

I repeatedly warned Coco and Sasha, who were sitting on either side of me and were busy looking out the window.

“Ung.”

“Okay.”

The two nodded half-heartedly, keeping their eyes fixed outside the window.

‘I wonder if it’s really okay to take them with me.’

Blois was still in the palm of Dimitri’s hand, so it was okay if the two of them got into trouble or got lost while sneaking out. However, in the capital city, where countless people and all sorts of powerful people of the empire gathered, I felt a little uneasy if the two of them were to roam around recklessly.

‘It will be fine. Coco is smart and quick-witted. Sasha has the power to protect herself.’

I tried to reassure myself.

At the same time, I was careful to cover the children and block their gaze from Dimitri, who was glaring at the two of them disapprovingly.

“I’ll take good care of them, Dimitri.”

I smile, watching his reaction.

Dimitri let out a huff in response.

“You must realize that those words lack credibility.”

“B-But it’s true.”

I insisted, lacking confidence. It was because memories of Coco and Sasha constantly slipping out of my control and freely roaming around the mansion flooded my mind.

‘He didn’t pay much attention to them either.’

Wasn’t he just lying down and stretching his legs without a care in the world? He used to let Coco and Sasha get away with anything, saying, ‘That’s just how cats are.’ So, I admitted I became complacent. In fact, I haven’t really been controlling Sasha and Coco much.

Dimitri narrowed his eyes, shooting me a piercing look.

“Be honest. You weren’t thinking at all, were you, Rowaine?”

“…I believe in your benevolence. Rather than trusting me, why not rely on your own understanding, Dimitri?”

“You’re shameless.”

“I learned a lot from Dimitri.”

I chuckled as I said it. Listening to me, Dimitri clearly saw through my thoughts and pointed it out.

“I know you’re trying to cover it up with laughter.”

“Was it that obvious?”

“It’s not just because you’re so pretty.”

“….!”

As I was left speechless and frozen by his witty remark, the man who had called me shameless smirked even more shamelessly. Feeling taken aback, I turned my gaze away from that undoubtedly charming smile that seemed designed to charm me.

‘Don’t interfere, heart.’

I really resented his handsome appearance, which stimulated my hormones. While I tried to calm my pounding heart, Dimitri spoke seriously this time.

“When we arrive in the capital, we’ll put tracking collars on them.”

Those were items used to track down shapeshifter slaves if they escaped.

“Yes, great! I’m totally on board.”

I nodded willingly.

‘It’s not much different from trackable necklaces for a child.’

It seemed that my answer satisfied him as he finally stopped scrutinizing Coco and Sasha.

‘But this… is it because he’s worried about losing the children?’

Despite his pretending to be strict, there was no doubt that his affection was strong.

‘…Tsundere.’

Just as I was chuckling inwardly, Dimitri suddenly seemed to remember something. He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to me.

“Oh, I almost forgot about this.”

“What’s this?”

“A list.”

Dimitri smiled meaningfully.

“It’s a list of the people who have been ridiculing and treating us harshly since Rowaine established the shapeshifter shelter. I’ve listed those who have been pressuring Blois by cutting off trade in order.”

“Why is this…?”

He leaned his upper body toward me and whispered in a low voice.

“Madam, do you know what reciprocity means?”

“Reciprocity?”

“To put it simply, it means repaying you as much as you’ve done for me, and conversely, it also means that I can treat others as harshly as they’ve treated me.”

“I understand the concept. So?”

“By now, there should be many rumors circulating about Rowaine’s mercenary group. When we arrive in the Capital, many people will be interested.”

That was something I had expected as well.

The Cool Cat Mercenaries’ prowess was steadily being proven. As the damages caused by dream demons noticeably decreased in the territory where the request was entrusted, all the lords and ladies were entrusting the request without hesitation. As a result, the requests piled up so much that even though I raised the request fee several times, it still remained popular. Even after generously distributing the requested money to the shapeshifters, I was able to add the remaining amount to the operating expenses of the shelter.

‘It won’t be long before we surpass the breakeven point.’

This had flattened the noses of the elders who had been pressuring me, claiming that I was unnecessarily wasting welfare budgets. Well, many of the elders who strongly opposed the establishment of the shelter had already disappeared from this world due to their involvement in the rebellion.

‘It’s a shame.’