This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 191
Chapter 191
Translator: Yonnee
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“So you’re saying that you’re confident in drinking, then.”
“Yes! I’m a poison wielder, so I have a tolerance to toxins! I don’t get drunk. I want to, but I’m sober as a judge!”
The secretary-general and the surrounding officials seemed to grasp the point, clapping their hands in understanding. The grand duke also appeared somewhat convinced.
“There’s some reason to it.”
Ah, but that didn’t mean he gave in easily.
“Still, it’s not enough.”
“It’s not lacking! You know how much dwarves live and die by their alcohol!”
“So, you’re planning to win them over with alcohol?”
“Do you know my nickname?”
“The Poison Witch?”
“Yes, the Poison Wi… Wait, what?”
As Reina looked up at the grand duke with a deflated expression, he chuckled.
“Wow… calling me a witch. And I thought I’ve been kind-hearted this whole time.”
“Alright, so what’s your nickname then.”
“None other than Horse Drinker!”
“Horse Drinker?”
Originally, it meant someone who could drink an enormous amount, like a horse, but here, it’s taken literally.
“Because I drink like a horse!”
Hearing Reina’s explanation, the grand duke turned to his advisors and inquired.
“Do horses drink well?”
“We haven’t fed them alcohol to know. But there are accounts of animals deliberately seeking fermented fruits and appearing tipsy.”
“Hmm… interesting.”
As the conversation surprisingly gained traction, she quickly added more.
“Anyway, I’m confident I can win them over with alcohol! I’m much younger and sturdier than those who’ve gone before! And oh my, I’m a poison wielder too?”
Reina clapped her hands and shook her head.
“It’s settled. I’m the right person for the job.”
After her one-woman show concluded, the grand duke, who had been watching with an expressionless face, chuckled at her audacity.
“Well, there really isn’t anyone as fearless and bold as the Director.”
“Exactly!”
“You realize he’s insulting you, right?”
“Oh, how can I argue with the truth?”
Her cheekiness apparently won’t let her starve anywhere, muttered Benedict, chuckling and waving his hand.
“Let’s think about it. Now, go away. You’re noisy.”
“Please! Please think positively about it!”
“Alright.”
“I’m the perfect candidate for the dwarves!”
“Got it.”
“I’ll be for the dwarves,”
“Hey.”
“…Yes.”
Everyone watching thought the same.
‘To face the grand duke like that… she must really want to go to that daunting place.’
And it seemed the grand duke had the same thought.
“Why does the Director so desperately want to go to a place everyone else avoids?”
Reina blinked as if it was a strange question.
“Why? Because they’re dwarves! The dwarves that more people haven’t seen before they die!”
Her somewhat naïve and absurd answer had everyone uttering ‘ah…’ and nodding.
‘Well… when I was young, I too wanted to see the other races.’
They thought back on the non-human races. To children, they’re full of dreams and hope, but in reality, they’re more like ‘beautiful fantasy breakers’…
Everyone shook their heads and inwardly tsked.
‘She’s going to be so disappointed…’
But that’s the delusion and privilege one can only have at that age.
‘Ah… what a great time to be.’
The observers interpreted Reina’s somewhat frivolous tantrum in this light.
However, what they didn’t know was one thing.
In fact, Reina’s assignment to the Dwarven Principality had already been secretly approved by the emperor.
It was just a show of being a ‘naïve saintess’ in front of everyone because there would have been officials who found it odd if she was suddenly included in the delegation.
In essence, it was nothing more than one big scam concocted by the dragonfolks and Reina.
* * *
A few days after the elaborate and cumbersome show in front of everyone, Reina approached Ethan.
“Ethan…”
Ethan, now frequently visiting the Palace of the Thirteenth Moon as if it were his own home, was cautiously approached by Reina, holding the end of his sleeve.
“Ethan…”
“Reina. You don’t need to comfort me. I understand.”
Understand? If only he’d look in the mirror. His face was as cold as if he was about to kill someone.
But Reina understood why Ethan felt this way. It was because the Dwarven Principality, where she was headed, was located right next to the estate of the Jehardt family, where Eli currently resided.
‘Ah, I didn’t think about that. I was only focused on finding a craftsman to make my tools…’
She had realized this fact too late, already having secretly obtained the emperor’s permission and publicly acted out her part.
But what could she do now? Even if Ethan wasn’t okay with it, she couldn’t cancel her official trip.
So, Reina had no choice but to offer a hollow promise to her lover.
“Ethan. I’ll go to the Dwarven Principality and come straight back. I’ll really do that.”
“Okay. Take care.”
Was that the face of someone telling her to take care?
“Ethaaan…”
Ethan’s response was cold, making Reina pout and tug harder on his sleeve.
Finally, seeing her puppy-like behavior, Ethan’s stern lips softened a bit.
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