This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 275
Chapter 275
Translator: Yonnee
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That day, dark clouds had been looming since morning, eventually unleashing a heavy downpour. After the rain subsided, the sky unexpectedly turned clear and bright.
In the northern square, various items were on display against the backdrop of the cool, clear sky.
“I was worried the first presentation of the Ministry of Efficient Technology today might be disrupted,” someone said.
It seemed even the weather was favoring Reina.
“Indeed. It’s quite a relief.”
“We owe all this to the Saintess.”
Due to the mana reduction phenomenon, activating magic gates had become difficult, and the palace in the middle of the large lake could no longer fulfill its function. Consequently, a new palace was planned to be built in the northern area centered around this square.
“Oh my, this is amazing. You can supply hot water so easily without using magic stones?”
“Yes, indeed. This is the ‘boiler’ created through the collaboration of our Resa and the Ministry of Efficient Technology!”
People were constantly exclaiming in admiration at the explanations given by Resa’s promotion team.
“We need to reserve one of those immediately, dear.”
“The smoke from the coal makes it hard to live, so this is perfect.”
Such conversations were happening all over the square, with everyone marveling at the items created by the Ministry of Efficient Technology and Resa.
And the person always mentioned in their praise was:
“Our Saintess is truly extraordinary.”
“Anything from the Saintess is something we can trust and buy!”
Endless praise for Reina continued.
“Oh, come on! We should be calling her Minister now, not Saintess!”
“Ah, right, I keep forgetting.”
After bringing House Bohr to her side, Reina had become a minister and could fully implement her vision.
“To wisely overcome such urgent situations, we are separating the Bureau of Efficient Technology from the Ministry of Technology and making it an independent Ministry of Efficient Technology, ensuring it can proceed with agendas without the approval of the State Council.”
Naturally, there was no significant opposition to the decision of the imperial family.
The current mana reduction phenomenon was like suddenly losing the ability to walk for those who had never experienced a lack of mana. And it wasn’t just a few individuals but everyone worldwide.
During such a crisis, the ‘lifeline’ named Reina had come down. Shouldn’t people cling to it, whatever it was?
“By the way, the Saintess and the Marquis are getting married soon!”
“Indeed! The Saintess is turning moments of crisis into a series of celebrations!”
“Hahaha! Of course! Our Saintess is greatly favored by the gods more than anyone!”
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“Congratulations, Reina.”
The first person to visit Reina in the bride’s waiting room was, surprisingly, Letis.
Letis, who had served as a director under the Ministry of Technology, immediately transferred to work under Reina when the Bureau of Efficient Technology became an independent ministry.
“Since this is an informal occasion, I don’t need to call you Minister, right?”
His characteristic cheeky smile was evident.
“You wouldn’t call me that even if I asked.”
Reina playfully retorted, and Letis took out a small box he had been holding.
“What’s this?”
“Open it.”
When she opened the ivory box, she found a unique brooch.
At first glance, it looked like a rose, but upon closer inspection, it resembled birds flying in a circle.
“Wow, it’s beautiful.”
“Do you like it?”
“Yes! Did you make this?”
Letis flashed a bright smile.
“Of course. I made it to celebrate your new beginning.”
A new beginning?
“Are you referring to Resa?”
She looked at him curiously, and he leaned back comfortably in his chair.
“You won’t be affiliated with either the Liam or Chantra families anyway.”
Even after marrying Ethan, she decided to keep her surname, Chantra. Ethan, who had risen as the head of his household, would also keep the Liam name.
In the end, although they were a couple, their surnames would remain different, which was quite unprecedented in the empire.
“In other words, I’m saying you can just protect yourself without belonging to any group.”
Well… that wasn’t exactly the grand meaning she first thought, but she appreciated the thought.
“So, shouldn’t you have your own emblem?”
“That’s true. Thank you, I really like it.”
It wasn’t just a polite response. The design genuinely matched Reina’s taste.
“By the way, this isn’t a bribe for my superior—it’s a gift from a friend.”
“That’s a commendable thought. You pass as a friend of Reina Chantra.”
“What? Wasn’t I already qualified?”
“You’re on probation until you pass the ten-year mark.”
At Reina’s remark, Letis shook his head, defeated.
As the tension in Reina’s shoulders eased while waiting for the ceremony, the second visitor arrived.
“Noona, can I come in?”
“Eli? Come in!”
Was it because she was now officially paired with Ethan, marking the end of any ambiguity?
Eli, who once showed lingering affection for Reina, seemed to be learning to keep his boundaries. Although, Ethan still harbored a lot of animosity toward Eli.
“You look beautiful, Noona.”
“Hehe, thank you. This dress was made by my benefactor.”
“Benefactor?”
“Yes. Arene, my mentor.”
Despite a complicated history, it was thanks to her strategy that she found her soulmate, so calling Arene her benefactor wasn’t an exaggeration.
“Noona, this is for you.”
Why were people discreetly bringing out small boxes? Was there a wedding tradition in the empire she wasn’t aware of?
“I couldn’t make it myself, but I put a lot of thought into choosing it.”
Eli’s unusual modesty made Reina curious as she opened the box.
Unlike Letis’s gift, what greeted her was rather surprising.
“This is…”
A small dagger resembling a necklace, the empire’s version of a silver blade.
“If Ethan Liam ever hurts you, stab him with this.”
“Isn’t that a bit extreme, stabbing someone just because they hurt me…?”
She cautiously asked, and Letis, sitting on the sofa, interjected.
“That’s how lions are. No sense of sentiment.”
But who was Eli? He was known for his cold, harsh words to everyone except Reina.
“I wasn’t talking to you, so shut up.”
“I wasn’t answering you either.”
Letis, with a smiling face, began to provoke Eli.
However, the tension was thankfully broken by the third visitor knocking on the bride’s waiting room door.
“Reina, can I come in?”
“Lehman?”
Since Resa’s existence became public, Reina and Lehman’s collaboration was well known.
Everyone praised Reina’s generosity while still resenting Lehman, just like Letis and Eli.
“Why did you invite this bastard, Noona?”
“Reina, you don’t have to tolerate Lehman even in private settings.”
Surrounded by complaints, Reina finally covered her ears and raised her voice.
“I’ll handle it, so everyone, please leave. I need to talk to Lehman.”
She didn’t actually need to talk to him. She just wanted to avoid more nagging.
“…Fine. But if anything happens, use the dagger I gave you—”
“Stop saying such scary things, Eli. Why do you keep telling me to stab people?”
This guy is hopeless.
Thankfully, Eli and Letis left, albeit reluctantly.
Lehman entered immediately.
“You look beautiful.”
Reina’s eyes widened in surprise at his greeting.
Lehman averted his gaze slightly and muttered softly.
“I’m just stating the truth. You don’t have to be so surprised.”
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