Chapter: 349
Well, this is a mess. Totally messed up.
Look at that smiling face gradually twisting in agony.
Sigh This is exactly why I’ve been avoiding that 2nd Queen.
Why is someone who should be chatting with their own faction showing up here?
I seriously don’t get it.
“Grandpa. What should we do now?”
Whatever I say now seems like it’ll just make things worse, like during the speech earlier.
How the hell should I get through this situation?
I really want to hear the thoughts of Ruel, the Holy Knight and noble.
[Just do as you please.]
‘…Are you really saying this isn’t your problem right now?’
[Didn’t I tell you before? They need you, but you don’t need that guy, so you can do whatever you want.]
Grandpa says that those statuses like queen or duke aren’t very important right now, but I can’t quite agree with that.
Politically, Grandpa’s explanation may be right. The 2nd Prince probably needs me to oppose the 1st Prince, so they can’t afford to be emotional whatever I do.
But come on. People don’t always act rationally.
History is full of those who made irrational decisions and ended up in ruin.
Where’s the guarantee that the 2nd Queen won’t join that lineup?
And most importantly, I have that Mesugaki Skill.
I wonder if the 2nd Queen can keep her rationality in front of this ruinous provocation that even makes me lose my mind?
“Seriously. There’s nothing wrong with Duke Partlan’s words. You are way too arrogant.”
Wow. She didn’t become the queen of the kingdom for nothing, huh?
How can she package it like that after hearing such a thing?
Just when I was admiring her ability to control emotions, she smoothed her messy hair and spoke again.
“Well, it’s fine. You’re allowed to be arrogant since you have the talent. I’ll let this rudeness slide just this once.”
Uh, sorry, but I don’t think this rudeness will end with just once.
As long as that title of ‘the filthy queen’ is fixed, she’ll be called that unless something major happens.
“Why are you keeping your mouth shut again? Is it that you don’t think I’m worth a response?”
No! No! This is the best etiquette I can offer right now!
I can’t open my mouth because who knows what kind of disaster will unfold the moment I do!
“The filthy name of the dirty queen is the only thing you can throw at me, huh?”
Gyaaaah!
That’s not it?! It’s a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding!
Please queen, use your insight to read my expression like Karia! Understand my true feelings! [Young lady.]
‘What now?!’
[You’ve been mocking the queen with your sneering since a while ago.]
‘…Really?’
As I gently touched my lips, I felt one corner pulling up.
It’s true.
Yeah, it’s true.
…
Ah. Damn it. This damn Mesugaki Skilliiee!
“Hah.”
The moment I heard the sneer filled with rage, I seriously considered jumping down the clock tower for an emergency exit.
Isn’t it better to choose a hasty retreat instead of facing her for much longer?
Of course, that would also be a huge rudeness, but it seems less rude than having to talk here, right?
Yeah. Let’s do that. I won’t be hurt by falling from this height anyway.
I’ll be fine.
“Your mother and daughter are equally rude. How long will the glory of Benedict Allen last…”
The moment I heard the word ‘mother,’ every thought scrambled in my crowded mind, leaving nothing but coldness in its place.
The coolness emanating not from rationality but from the overflowing fury.
I don’t know why.
Since I’ve acted, the 2nd Queen can complain about such things.
In fact, it’s dubious to even call it an insult. If Lucy’s mother did anything in the past, her annoyance is valid.
And I barely know who Lucy’s mother is.
All I know is that she truly loved her daughter.
Why should I be angry hearing an insult from someone whose name I don’t even know?
So when I think rationally, I don’t have any reason or justification to be angry at the 2nd Queen.
However, my heart, my emotions, and my heated head ignored rationality’s suggestions.
What they all screamed was one thing.
Let’s pay back.
Let’s get revenge.
The moment that bitch in front of me made me so angry that tears rolled down my face.
If it were Phoebe standing here, I would have suppressed my emotions and followed rationality’s path.
But I’m not her.
Ah, hell. I don’t know. It’ll figure itself out.
Grandpa just told me before, right? It’s fine to be reckless.
Someone who has experienced both the treacherous noble society and the church won’t have problems, right?
“Huhuhuh♡”
As I let out a laugh from my tightly shut mouth, I squinted my eyes.
And the 2nd Queen, who had been muttering her complaints, narrowed her brows and awaited my answer.
It was as if she was saying to speak if you have something to say.
Her attitude, Sena Soladin’s, was clearly a manifestation of confidence. An expression that whatever I said would be meaningless.
“Why are you so angry?♡ Has menopause hit you already?♡ Considering the Pitiful Prince’s age, it’s quite an old pregnancy~♡ You must have had it tough~♡”
A single word was enough to shatter that confidence.
“…Excuse me, Lady Allen. What nonsense are you talking about right now?”
Seeing Senar unable to fake a smile any longer, I couldn’t help but lift the corners of my mouth further.
It’s too early for her to make a serious face. I’ve only just begun.
“What nonsense?♡ What’s wrong?♡ I’ve never said anything but the truth?♡”
She tilted her head in a way that seemed genuinely confused, and the grinding of her teeth could be heard.
Senar probably doesn’t realize.
Just how many weaknesses she’s exposing in her anger right now.
How many avenues for attack she’s opening up.
She probably thinks she’s acting like a queen, but…
Well.
I don’t think she sees it that way.
“Honestly♡ There’s probably no one as bad at lying as me. Isn’t that right, filthy queen?♡”
“…Accepting rudeness has its limits.”
“Why do you hate this sloppy academy so much?♡”
I can see it now.
When I look at the academy building, I can see the unease reflected in Senar’s eyes.
For whatever reason, she doesn’t seem to like Soul Academy.
“What on earth did you do back in your student days?♡ I guess being the mother of the pitiful prince would only add to the wish~♡”
“Cut it out.”
Has she finally dropped the pretense?
Still, it’s not over yet.
The warmth in my heart hasn’t faded away.
“Is treating the Pitiful Prince coldly because of that?♡ Are you suffering from your own prejudice, having had a child who looks just like you?♡”
“Hah. And you? Aren’t you being excessively honest, considering you were born under a hypocritical mother? You didn’t want to resemble her, did you?”
Seeing the tension building in my fist, Senar pouted her lips.
Alright. I see. Let’s see how far this goes.
“Taking sincerity and calling it hypocrisy speaks volumes about the character of the filthy queen♡ That’s why you’ve probably never received a marriage proposal~♡”
“Hahaha. Right. Exactly. Just like your appearance, you’re too good at being useless, aren’t you? That’s why not a single proposal has come your way!”
“Oh my♡ Do you think I can’t get married?♡ Huhuhuh♡ I think I know a bit about your school days♡”
“What a pity to be filled with useless hopes. I hope you can maintain such positive thoughts while living alone at your age!”
While trying hard to belittle my opponent, my mind was racing faster than usual.
I don’t know if it’s the influence of this Mesugaki Skill or if I’m just naturally like this, but it’s not the time to worry about that now.
What’s more important is to shut the hell up that damn bitch.
I recall when the 2nd Queen first arrived at the clock tower.
The urgent sound of high heels coming up.
Covered in dust.
The disappointed expression she revealed upon facing me.
And the words of a female adventurer I met in the game before I became a resident of this world who told me about this clock tower.
“I used to sneak out of the dorms to explore the night with friends. The differences in status made it hard to stay together for long.”
As I paint the picture in my head, I feel a strange certainty.
The certainty that this combo will completely shut her up.
“Don’t worry♡ I’m not like those who throw friends away for success♡ I won’t end up alone!♡”
And that certainty is confirmed by the look of shock on Senar’s face.
“…How do you know that?”
“Filthy Queen♡ You should exercise some autonomy once in a while♡ How can you not think about it up there?♡”
“Answer me! How do you know that?!”
“Curious?♡ Do you want to know?♡ For someone so stiff, your neck seems too stiff~♡”
“2nd Queen Senar Soladin demands an answer! Come on!”
“Isn’t it pathetic to cling to power just because it’s unfavorable to you?♡ Well, what can you do?♡ I’m just an ill-fated and pitiful noble lady♡ I guess I need to give you an answer♡”
As I looked at the veins popping out on Senar’s head, several thoughts sprang to mind, and I chose the one I thought would infuriate her the most.
“How do you think I knew how to open the door?♡ How do you think I know about your past that I have no interest in?♡”
“…Did you meet her? That girl?”
“You got it!♡ I happened to bump into that sloppy adventurer and later got a message to pass on when I met her friend~♡ How about that?♡ Curious?♡ Want to know?♡”
“…”
“Do you remember what I said earlier?♡ If you want to hear the story, what should you ~do~?♡”
Turning around and openly provoking her made her bite her lips so hard that blood began to flow.
“…Give it to me.”
“Huh?♡ Your voice is as small as your petty heart, so I can’t hear you?♡”
“…Tell me! I’ll forgive every rudeness for that! I’ll grant any wish! Please!”
“Hmm♡ You sure look desperate♡ But what should I do?♡ It’s been so long that I can hardly remember~♡ Sorry about that♡ Huhuhuh♡”
As Senar stared vacantly at me, magic began to gather in her hands.
The grayish power that resembled ash slowly formed into a weapon.
It was an axe.
Holding a weapon of barbarism that didn’t suit a noblewoman, Senar seemed to have found a calm amidst her fury.
“Don’t worry. I won’t kill you. I need to hear something.”
“So, feeling like you can’t win with words, you’re pulling out weapons?♡ How barbaric♡ It suits the filthy queen too well♡”
As I pulled out my shield and mace from my inventory, I spoke provocatively, though I was sweating bullets.
She’s strong. Ridiculously strong.
She might not be on the same level as Benedict or Count Kent, but she’s enough to wipe the floor with me.
I wonder how much I can withstand.
I hope they notice something is off at the clock tower before I get crushed.
<...Young lady. Can’t you just say what you want? Isn’t that too much to ask?>
‘Nope.’
[The situation is different now! If you make a mistake, your life could be at risk!]
‘But I still don’t want to. It feels like losing if I back down here.’
Unless they slam their heads into it first, I’m not bowing to the person who insulted my mother.
[Lucy! Please listen to me!]
“Are you just standing there posing?♡”
Ignoring grandpa’s shout as I laughed, Senar smiled back at me.
“Let’s see how long that smile lasts.”
The axe gleamed under the moonlight as it flew toward my neck.
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