This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 205

BLR has been completely translated on Patreon

Chapter 205

Translator: Yonnee

—

“A transaction…?”

It was unlikely that Wuran, who had arranged this situation, didn’t understand what she meant. He simply never imagined that the renowned ‘Saintess’ would approach this matter so pragmatically.

Reina smiled slightly at the man in front of her and tilted her head slightly.

“Don’t you know what a transaction is? A transaction.”

“I do, but…”

As Wuran trailed off, Reina cut him off again.

“Since you intend to shamelessly use me, I’ll also shamelessly put myself forward. If you had simply asked for help sincerely, I would have ultimately lent a hand.”

She meant this.

Old habits die hard. Though perhaps more passively than before due to her promise with Ethan, she would have definitely gotten involved in the affairs of the Dwarven Principality one way or another.

“……”

Wuran and the other dwarves seemed to be at a loss for words, their mouths firmly shut. Right, that would be the proper thing to do if they had any shame.

Reina gestured towards Leo, making an odd face.

“Go get a pen and paper. For a transaction to proceed, a contract is a must, isn’t it?”

* * *

“There, I’ve stated all my demands.”

Leo, having written down all of Reina’s contract conditions, handed the freshly inked document to Wuran.

The recipient silently lowered his gaze to the document and scrutinized the items listed.

「 The undersigned, ‘Reina Chantra’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Party A’) and House Tusa (hereinafter referred to as ‘Party B’) agree to exchange services under the following terms and commit to uphold them in good faith.

Article 1 [Party A’s Cooperative Services]

1) ‘Party A’ will contribute to the revolution of the Dwarven Principality by performing as the ‘Saintess’ as requested by ‘Party B’. This agreement is valid for one (1) month from the date of signing, and ‘Party A’ bears no responsibility in the event that the revolution cannot be completed within that timeframe. Therefore, the return of ‘Party A’ to her homeland must be guaranteed.

2) For the revolution’s propaganda, ‘Party A’ shall only take on the performative role of the ‘Goddess’ and is not the actual ‘Goddess’. Thus, ‘Party A’ will not interfere in the Dwarven Principality’s internal affairs.

3) Following this revolution in the Dwarven Principality, ‘Party A’ is obligated to visit the Dwarven Principality for up to seven (7) days each year, for a maximum of two (2) visits, matching the dates requested by ‘Party B’ from the date of contract signing for the next ten (10) years.

4) Should ‘Party A’s cooperation be required beyond the instances stipulated in Article 1, Section 3, it will be determined through mutual consultation.

Article 2 [Party B’s Cooperative Services]

1) ‘Party B’ will dispatch four (4) blacksmiths from House Tusa and another ten (10) blacksmiths from the Dwarven Principality annually for the next ten (10) years.

2) The blacksmiths dispatched according to Article 2, Section 1, will be paid wages commensurate with their labor, and each individual will sign a separate employment contract with ‘Party A’.

3) Should the revolution in the Dwarven Principality succeed, for a total of twelve (12) years, the Dwarven Principality will engage in more active exchanges with the Pluntria Empire by swapping selected talents from both countries every four (4) years to educate each other in technology and culture.

4) Regarding the matters aforementioned in Articles 1 and 2, ‘Party B’ must pretend that these events occurred purely by ‘chance’ and not at the request of ‘Party A’. 」

Just reading the first page was enough to make his head spin. Wuran pressed down on his temples.

The woman observing him quietly asked with a slight smile.

“Is there a part you’re not pleased with?”

“…No.”

It wasn’t that there was anything to fault. Rather, the contract was too perfect to be criticized.

Wuran grumbled inwardly as he ran his tongue over his molars.

‘I heard she was a frivolous woman just playing around…’

It seems that it was all a carefully orchestrated performance. Although the contract was of an unheard-of format, the content it contained was thoroughly meticulous.

‘After all, she is the woman who, in a blink of an eye, made the notoriously wary people of Ferrero Rosé join her side.’

Though the Tusa family were people from the land of Rosénia as well, the people of Ferrero Rose never budged an inch when they tried to call them to the Dwarven Principality for reinforcements and protection.

‘I’m not sure how she persuaded them… but this confirms it. It’s definitely her own capabilities.’

Unlike Ferrero Rosé though, House Tusa had yet to have any interactions with the grand duke, and Wuran himself did not know that the proud Ferrero Rosé actually moved at the behest of Grand Duke Benedict’s control.

So, he eagerly let his imagination run wild.

‘Such a woman would surely be a great help to our children too.’

Having finished reviewing the contract, Wuran nodded.

“Very well, Lady Reina. Let’s proceed with the contract as is.”

The old man, who until a moment ago insisted so vehemently repeated, ‘You’re the Goddess, we’re sure of it!’, no longer referred to Reina as the ‘Goddess’.

In the end, it was also an act to provoke the other’s sympathy and sense of morality.

Without hesitation, Wuran stamped the family crest on both pages of the document, brought by the servant. Reina was surprised by the rather brisk progress, raising and then lowering her eyebrows.

“Is there anything else you’d like to add?” she asked.

“I’d like to write the agreement a bit more in our side’s favor, but… you’ll cancel this collaboration if I do, won’t you?”

At his words, she burst into laughter.

“So, the exaggerated praise you’ve shown until now was also just an act.”

“I’d like to say the same to you, ‘naïve’ Saintess.”

“We’ll make very compatible collaborators.”

When Reina flippantly answered back, she promptly stamped the seal Leo handed her on both pages of the contract as well.

“Now, shall we start with what I need to take care of first?”