This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 260
Chapter 260
Translator: Yonnee
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It was an unexpected question.
Reina widened her eyes and looked at him, and Ethan, as if finally understanding everything, stroked his chin.
“When you had self-administered the vaccine, you seemed to be completely sure of it. Although you said it was a preventative method executed in other countries, I always wondered if the content from a book alone could inspire such strong faith in you.”
“……”
Listening to Ethan, Reina fully realized how flimsy her actions had been at that time.
“Uh… I did know about the vaccination method. I read about it in a book.”
From her previous life.
“But the message confirming my treatment was correct only appeared after I administered the vaccine.”
Ethan’s face tightened a bit at Reina’s words.
“It was indeed almost like a gamble.”
His murmuring ended the conversation, and Ethan remained silent for a while. Reina, unsure why he looked upset, cautiously observed him.
Then Ethan soon smiled faintly, dispelling the gloom.
“Thank you for sharing your secret with me, Reina.”
“Is it okay with you, Ethan?”
Instead of answering, he embraced her with a warm smile.
“Of course.”
* * *
“Reina!!”
As soon as they arrived at Jehardt castle via Ethan’s teleportation magic, Eli, who had been waiting from afar, rushed towards them.
‘This kid has grown again…’
How much more did he intend to grow?
The cute, mochi-like appearance he had when she first saw him had completely vanished.
In its place was now a haunting yet sharp presence created by his fair complexion and silver hair.
‘And he seems to have grown taller too.’
At this rate, he might as well be considered a completely different person.
“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”
After examining Reina all over and ensuring there was nothing wrong, Eli finally seemed a bit relieved.
“You were really worried. Thank you for caring, Eli.”
She smiled softly in gratitude, and Eli asked in a low voice.
“Who is it?”
“Huh?”
“The bastard who kidnapped you. Who is it?”
“……”
His choice of words was a bit harsh. Reina glanced up at Ethan standing beside her.
The atmosphere Eli emitted felt obsessively intense, something that might be shown between lovers.
‘Uh… that’s concerning.’
She had learned another fact when she and Ethan had exchanged secrets earlier.
“When I’m by your side, my ability to hear other people’s thoughts temporarily stops.”
So he wouldn’t be able to hear Eli’s inner thoughts now.
But still…
‘On the other hand, if I think about having heard the inner thoughts of other women obsessed with Ethan all this time…’
Oh. She probably would have gone crazy, telling him not to meet that woman, not to associate with her at all.
‘Compared to that, the way Ethan has acted until now…’
It felt almost as if he had reached enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Reina, feeling even more sorry for Ethan, awkwardly smiled and responded to Eli.
“I’ll discuss that issue along with what we talked about over the communication stone earlier.”
She meant to deal with Eli in a professional rather than personal manner.
Eli quickly grasped the implication, and a fleeting expression of sadness crossed his face, but he soon nodded in resignation.
“Understood. Let’s go inside first. Everyone is waiting.”
Due to the letter sent by Grace, the members of the nine households were already fully aware of ‘Resa’ and Reina’s movements.
Most of them were holding elder council meetings to discuss how to deal with this.
During this, Reina had made contact with the Jehardt and Stymist families.
‘Please…’
She hoped they would show a favorable attitude like House Venzen.
House Stymist, a family of master artisans, would surely be tempted by ‘Resa’, and collaboration with the dwarves would also be a very attractive proposal.
But she wasn’t so certain about House Jehardt.
‘Unlike other martial arts families, they have managed to firmly establish their position.’
They consistently rank within the top five houses in the nine households.
‘And with Eli becoming a swordmaster, his family’s standing is expected to rise even further…’
In a situation where Jehardt is increasingly gaining an upper hand, would they really welcome a proposal to overthrow the system?
As various worries threatened to overwhelm her, Ethan, sensing this, squeezed her hand even tighter.
“Reina, it’s okay if not everything goes well.”
His concise statement quickly dispelled the rising anxiety.
“Thank you, Ethan.”
Reina whispered softly and stood before the Jehardt elders with a more settled heart.
“Reina of House Chantra, the Rose of the Nine Households and the Ruler of the Western Sea, greets House Jehardt, the Sword of Nine Households and Guardian of the Northern Mountains.”
Though unintended, the trigger had been pulled by others.
And now, it was time to make proper use of this chance.
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