This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 271
Chapter 271
Translator: Yonnee
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Bohr Castle, built atop the sacred ground of Chetrasiu, was truly refreshing.
Despite the season quickly approaching winter, the green trees still swayed beyond the large windows.
Reina, waiting for the person she was to meet in the reception room, straightened her posture as the castle’s master finally appeared.
“It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, but it’s not the best time for pleasantries.”
The Bohr and Chantra families had always been inseparable.
Given this, Reina had frequented Bohr Castle since her childhood, often encountering Marquis Bohr, Paul’s grandfather, almost as often as her own grandmother.
“How have you been?”
“It’s hard to say I’ve been well with hooligans stirring up my front yard.”
Marquis Bohr, as usual, did not bother to hide his displeasure. Reina found comfort in his unchanged demeanor.
‘It doesn’t seem like he’s in communication with Grace.’
Most likely, his opposition to Resa was solely to protect his interests as a ‘healer’.
Subtly gauging the mood of those in the reception room, Reina reached her conclusion and tentatively broached the subject.
“Those ‘hooligans’ haven’t actually done anything.”
“Haven’t done anything? Threatening me to lay down my sword isn’t doing nothing.”
The exchange appeared sharp on the surface, but it was actually their usual banter. Marquis Bohr had been the one person with whom Reina could engage in playful dialogue during her otherwise tedious territorial life.
“I merely suggested that you replace your worn-out sword with a new one.”
“And that ‘suggestion’ was made with a blade at my throat.”
Reina felt even more at ease seeing the marquis’s unchanged attitude.
‘He doesn’t intend to treat me coldly.’
In fact, through their conversation, he was subtly signaling his openness.
‘Could it be that he wants to join Resa?’
Reina discreetly glanced at the attendants who had followed him. Though they weren’t smiling, their expressions weren’t hostile either.
‘It seems like he’s ready to stop being stubborn…’
It was likely his pride that prevented him from surrendering outright.
And Reina’s suspicions were correct. Just before her visit, the marquis and the elder council had been in a fierce debate.
“We’d look foolish if we, who led the opposition against the Saintess, suddenly changed our stance!”
“Ha! Does that ‘pride’ matter when most healers have lost their power?”
“That’s true. But it’s the method that’s the problem. We don’t have plausible excuses like House Jehardt or House Liam.”
Frankly, Marquis Bohr was ready to surrender his pride. From his rational perspective, it was the only way to maintain power in the current situation.
However, the Senate was reluctant to capitulate easily, leading to over two weeks of fruitless debate.
Then, Reina’s visit happened.
What perfect timing!
‘Come on, make us an offer.’
Invite us to join your team, promise us a good position, and then we’ll pretend to reluctantly go along.
Fortunately, the clever saintess followed the script he had in mind perfectly.
“It seems there might have been a misunderstanding, Marquis. It was the handle of the sword, not the blade.”
Ah, she’s quite perceptive and knows exactly when to push and when to retreat.
He had secretly hoped she would become Paul’s partner in life, but dismissed the idea because she was a poison wielder. But as it turned out, she had received various divine blessings. If only he had known, the incompatibility with Paul wouldn’t have mattered much.
Marquis Bohr, lost in his thoughts, showed a hint of interest in the proposal Reina finally presented.
“Ke-hum… it was so sharp that I mistook it for a blade, but it wasn’t.”
“Yes. So, why not let go of that misunderstanding and grasp the handle of a new sword, Marquis?”
It’s not a situation where there’s much room for deliberation anyway.
But with her being so considerate of his pride, how could he not find her endearing?
“If it’s a misunderstanding, there’s no reason not to clear it up. Let’s just work together.”
The conversation flowed smoothly.
…Or so it seemed.
The next sentence halted the smile that was starting to form on the marquis’s lips.
“However, there’s a condition.”
“A condition?”
“Yes.”
Reina, who had been smiling brightly, adopted a serious expression, causing the atmosphere to grow tense.
“Alright, let’s hear what the condition is.”
Reina didn’t immediately state her condition.
“Before I state the condition, please dismiss everyone except those you truly trust, Marquis.”
She cast a sweeping glance from the people standing beside the marquis to the servants attending in the reception room.
“……”
What was she planning to say? A slight worry crept in, but the marquis complied without resistance.
Soon, only a very small number of people remained in the reception room.
“I will cast a sound-blocking spell. Please bear with me, Marquis.”
“…Go ahead.”
Her thoroughness was unlike what he had seen of her before.
But soon, the reason for her caution became clear.
“Are you aware of who it is that kidnapped me?”
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