This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 216

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Chapter 216

Translator: Yonnee

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Lehman eventually scoffed.

“So, in the end, you’re the good person, and I’m the bad one…”

He seemed lost in thought, fixing his gaze on the table before regaining his composure.

“It won’t be an easy path.”

He was right.

The path she was on implied overturning the current food chain—who would welcome that?

‘But…’

With her lavender eyes growing clearer, she lifted her gaze to him.

“This isn’t about choice, Lehman. It’s about survival.”

Directing her words to his mixed emotions, Reina spoke clearly, word by word.

“If we avoid it because it’s difficult, humans will inevitably face extinction.”

“Extinction…”

Lehman rolled her words around in his mouth several times.

It was a face that seemed aggrieved, yet somewhat pleased—sorrowful, yet somehow delighted.

And as his gaze, flickering between two emotions, refocused, his previously sealed lips opened.

“If you weren’t one of the Nine Households…”

At his unexpected start, Reina cocked her head, prompting Lehman to shake his off and say,

“Fine. I’ll accept your proposal. But I have no intention of being half-hearted.”

“I feel the same way. So, let’s look forward to working together.”

Thus, yesterday’s enemy became today’s ally.

* * *

From the night adorned with stars until just before dawn, the lengthy discussion with Lehman unfolded.

Only after their extended deliberation did Reina finally manage to return to the Dwarven Principality.

“Reina, aren’t you tired?”

Concerned about his lover, who had been on the move non-stop for several days, Ethan stopped her. Turning to face him, she saw a face full of worry.

“It’s good to be so focused on the reform, but rest is important too.”

“Thanks for worrying, Ethan. But I’m really okay. Actually, I feel energized.”

The reform, which had been sluggish due to being carried out beneath the surface, was finally gaining momentum. How could she not feel exhilarated?

As he listened to her voice that was tinged with anticipation, Ethan sighed and pulled her into his embrace.

Reina was greeted by Ethan’s distinct scent as it brushed against the tip of her nose. Wrapping Reina in a gentle pressure, he murmured in a low voice,

“Reina, I know you must work, but please do so while considering your health. Otherwise, I… can’t be certain of what I might do.”

Though he didn’t continue, the meaning was clear enough.

Reina leaned fully against him, as if to calm his anxiety.

“I’ll try to handle things carefully so you won’t want to confine me.”

“…You can’t just try, Reina. You must.”

“Of course.”

Hugging his solid waist muscles tightly under his clothes, she buried her face in his chest.

“Ethan, you’re more precious to me than anyone. How could I possibly disappoint you?”

Rubbing her cheek against his collar, he let out a chuckle.

“Given your track record, I’m not entirely convinced, but I’ll trust you.”

“Thank you, Ethan.”

How long had they been there, simply listening to each other’s breaths?

“Miss Reina! The sun is about to rise!”

Urging her from a distance, Wuran, who had personally come to meet her, yelled. Perhaps he was worried since their goddess hadn’t returned when she was expected to.

“Please, come quickly! We’re running out of time!”

Currently, Reina was supposed to be lying ill in bed.

So, it was nearly time for the healers of the Dwarven Principality, who came every morning to check on her health, to appear.

“Ethan, I think I need to go now.”

Officially, Ethan was still confined to the Palace of the Thirteenth Moon, and thus, he couldn’t stay indefinitely here.

“I understand, Reina. You should go.”

“I’ll contact you once I arrive, alright?”

“I will do the same.”

After a brief kiss on the forehead as a goodbye, the two lovers quickly parted ways. Though the rushed farewell was regrettable, there was a mountain of tasks awaiting them, leaving no room for dwelling on it.

* * *

Immediately after parting with Ethan, Reina returned to the Tusa clan just in time to lie down in bed before the healers arrived.

“Oh no! Goddess, you’re sweating profusely!”

“…….”

Ah… She didn’t have time to take care of the sweat from the full sprint she just did.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Reina pretended to be dazzled by the light, slightly pulling up the down-filled blanket to hide her face.

“Cough, cough… I’m okay.”

“No, you are not okay at all!”

Of course, would the dwarves who treat their ‘goddess’ like a real deity just step aside? Especially when they had already brought all sorts of legendary artifacts and even useless blades to stack in her room.

With a loyalty that would make the followers of Utta religion look aside, the dwarves did not back down and made a fuss.

“Quickly go and bring the elixir boiled with snake venom!”

“No, I’m really—”

“Oh dear, that’s right! Bring a basket of chundo fruit for energy recovery!”

“I’m really okay-”

“No, Goddess, you are not okay! Look, even your face has turned red!”

“…….”

Well, that’s because I had to run because of you….

In the end, Reina had to fully endure the dwarves’ excessive care.