…There was no change in Blesett’s expression.
Rather, it was the villagers who seemed utterly amazed.
Everyone had their eyes wide open, their mouths agape.
“W-What’s going on…?!”
“What are those butterflies?!”
“Wow! Butterflies! Mom, look at that! They’re sparkling!”
…This was somewhat providing the villagers with a good spectacle.
‘Drone show…’
{Ding-dong―☆ Mission complete! ‘Drone show’ has been successfully executed!}
…Don’t do this kind of thing.
“W-What’s this? What’s going on…!”
“Just now… Did that woman say she’s Gloria Ainstain?”
“What…?”
Meanwhile, the human traffickers who had recognized my identity were in shock. They looked at me with eyes that conveyed disbelief.
I sternly glared at them. As a result, those who were undoubtedly the ones with clear strengths and weaknesses quickly bowed their heads. That’s right; these guys are the ones who are definitely not strong.
“Tsk.”
I clicked my tongue and turned to look at Blesett again. He was still staring at me with an indifferent face. …Is this guy a robot? His reaction is too flat.
Giving Blesett a rough look, he suddenly grinned and approached me.
‘Ugh, what is it.’
Without realizing, I swayed and furrowed my eyebrows. No, why are you coming towards me? I find you uncomfortable!
“Indeed…”
Blesett, who had reached me, raised his head and looked at me. …This guy is small, indeed. Well, considering him as a human, he’d be around 14 years old…
“It’s an undeniable fact that you have a contract with the butterflies of the World Tree.”
…Blesett seemed more like an elderly person than Jade or Rodlibo.
Speaking with such style, the appearance of the boy just looked cute… No, what am I saying? In the original work, this guy is the final boss who tried to destroy half of the world!
“While I think these wicked criminals deserve to die… Well, there’s nothing we can do. Instead, I hope you will punish them severely.”
Saying so, Blesett’s eyes gleamed with excitement as he glanced at the human traffickers. …He’s indeed a dangerous guy.
As an extreme anthropocentrist, he undoubtedly treats human lives as if they’re nothing.
Anyway, I nodded my head and assured him.
“Punishment will definitely be carried out. According to the laws of the Kingdom of Elowen.”
Adhering to the law is important, 114-year-old boy. Don’t kill people just because you’re feeling annoyed!
The human traffickers were put into Arwin’s pocket dimension.
Once they arrive at the Solzberrry Duchy, they will be immediately transferred to prison without a chance to defend themselves in a trial…
And they will spend their entire lives in hard labor, living a life worse than death.
In a way, it’s more dreadful than death. With no joy in life, receiving just enough food to stay alive, and toiling hard in the labor camp all day long.
“Well, then… Now, onto an important issue.”
Graian, Arwin, and I were gathered in a place, and Arwin spoke in a soft voice.
About five steps away from here, April had transformed into a human figure and was talking with Blesett.
“Finding the Azure Dragon humanoid is a good thing, but what do you think? Do you think he will help us?”
“To be honest…”
In response to Arwin’s question, I glanced at Blesett and answered.
“The chances seem very slim. He has a bad personality.”
“Indeed, that’s what I think too.”
“…”
Graian, the person who had to lift the curse, could only force a bitter smile.
Since Graian might say something like, “I’m fine, so it’s okay not to lift the curse,” I quickly intervened.
“Still, we should give it a try. …Whether fortunate or unfortunate, Blesett seems to have a liking for April.”
Actually, I had already anticipated this.
It’s natural for Blesett to be interested in April. The fact that she’s a rare rabbit humanoid with a painful history, and above all, April’s purity.
Purity doesn’t mean being ignorant of the ways of the world or being foolish. Of course, in the original work, April was just like that… Anyway, that’s not it. Purity is about the transparency of the soul.
April is pure because of her transparent soul, which cannot stand injustice with her just and noble personality.
An untainted soul untarnished by the desires and absurdities of the world. Therefore, it can shine brightly with pure light.
Because April is like that, Blesett must have felt interested and will gradually be captivated.
Blesett’s misanthropy stems from the coarseness inherent in humans—such as pursuing wealth to the extent of exploiting others, being power and material-oriented, and not hesitating to sacrifice anything for the realization of desires.
And April has a personality that is exactly the opposite of such attributes. A pure lotus flower that bloomed in a pond. She must be Blesett’s ideal type.
“…Maybe we should get some help from April.”
However, since it has only been a short time since the two met, Blesett would not readily accept it just because April wishes so.
Still, there might be hope. Even if we can’t get help right away, someday.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
