This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 267
Chapter 267
Translator: Yonnee
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“We just need to do our best. After all, that’s all we can do.”
Had Eli been influenced by Reina?
Watching Eli’s actions, Ethan let out a soft chuckle.
‘He has a similar way of thinking to Reina.’
Taking action regardless of the outcome—that had always been Reina’s way.
But perhaps due to the deep trust now placed in her? What Eli said, which would have been criticized as a carefree statement in the past, didn’t sound so bad now.
And this sentiment was not limited to Ethan alone.
One of the staff members in the meeting room, who had been keeping his lips tightly sealed, slightly opened his mouth and nodded.
“I agree. We’ve already drawn our swords. There’s no turning back now.”
Immediately, strong support echoed from all sides.
“That’s right. We have the grace of the Gods on our side!”
“And they are trying to defy the will of the Gods, which is such a heinous act.”
“Indeed! Therefore, it’s only natural that the Gods will support us.”
Those seated clenched their fists, as if they had never felt disheartened by the foreseen disparity in power.
“Even if this division leaves a deep scar, isn’t everyone prepared for that? So, as Eli said, let’s do our best!”
“Exactly! We have the Saintess, who is loved by the Gods, and His Excellency Ethan with us!”
With these final words, all eyes turned to Reina and Ethan.
Indeed, everyone here was present because of ‘that’ saintess and ‘that’ mage.
A belief that they would never lose.
Respect and trust for the saintess, who overcame the plague, won over the stubborn dwarves, and escaped from a kidnapping with her own strength.
This belief moved everyone to action.
Reina slowly opened her firmly closed lips.
“Thank you, everyone.”
Those were the only words she spoke, but they were enough.
Everyone felt a sense of fulfillment and wore hopeful smiles. Sensing the brightened atmosphere, Count Worrell laughed heartily and clapped his hands together.
“Alright! Let’s end the meeting here and return to our positions to maintain our vigilance!”
With his loud voice concluding the meeting, the staff members left the room with their shoulders straightened, unlike when they entered.
Watching them, Reina spoke bitterly to those remaining.
“The presence of a saintess and a mage really is remarkable.”
To see them so invigorated even without any clear signal of success—should she be thankful or feel guilty?
Seeing her ambiguous expression, Count Worrell laughed heartily.
“Of course. Knowing that the existence of you two can tear this empire apart, do you still doubt it?”
The Worrell family, distant from magic or divine power, had originally been far from religion.
Thus, he treated Reina as a lady of a noble house rather than a ‘saintess,’ and Reina didn’t mind this ordinary treatment for a change.
“Then I shall also return to our family’s camp, Lady Reina.”
“Yes. I’ll contact you if there’s anything significant, Count.”
After the count bowed slightly to Ethan and left, only Ethan, Eli, and Reina remained in the meeting room.
“Haa… it’s all so overwhelming.”
It felt like being dragged by the scruff of the neck by tension.
As Reina finally let go of her saintess facade and massaged her shoulders, Ethan took her hand.
A warm, healing sensation, gentle and soothing, spread through her.
“Thank you, Ethan.”
“Hang in there a little longer, Reina.”
He no longer said things like, ‘If it’s too hard, just stop.’ Instead, he gave her silent support, knowing exactly what she needed and what kind of encouragement was appropriate.
“Noona, should I prepare something to eat?”
“Yes, you only had bread this morning, Reina.”
In times of crisis, the two would come together to look after Reina.
Seeing their cooperation after such a long time, Reina couldn’t help but let out a small laugh.
“If I eat now, I think I’ll get indigestion. But thank you both for thinking of me.”
“Then I’ll prepare some fruit juice.”
“Yes, Noona. That should be easier to digest.”
“Alright…”
Seeing their faces more serious than when discussing the confrontation with Grace’s faction, Reina eventually surrendered.
“Okay. Let’s do that.”
“I’ll go get it.”
In perfect sync for moments like these, Eli gave a small nod to Ethan and left the room immediately. The gesture was meant to give the workaholic a moment to rest while fetching the drinks.
“Reina, how about taking a short rest in your room?”
She had only slept for two hours today.
“We’re travelling for a long time after this. We need to manage our condition to endure.”
“It makes sense, but…”
As Reina hesitated and pursed her lips, Ethan stood up and scooped her up.
“Hey! Ethan!”
Surprised, Reina looked up at him with wide eyes like a startled rabbit, but he just smiled and kissed her on the eyelids.
“This is all I can do for you, Reina.”
“Don’t say that. Just your presence is a great support to me, Ethan.”
As the two exchanged sweet words, suddenly the conference room door burst open without warning.
“Saintess!”
Caught off guard, Reina quickly got down from Ethan’s arms, feeling a bit embarrassed.
A soldier, panting heavily, urgently shouted,
“You need to come outside immediately…!”
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