In truth, with information from the original work, I already knew the exact location of a large-scale magical stone mine. However, using butterflies is not a lie. Anyway, it’s a possible solution.
“That’s truly surprising and appreciative. I never expected Lady Solzberry to be so actively involved in Elowen’s railway project. It’s quite unexpected.”
It was a subtly pointed remark… Clearly, he’s not someone to be taken lightly. I replied with the utmost politeness.
“Now that I am a part of the Elowen Kingdom, I will likely live here for the rest of my life. I believe showing interest in the country’s affairs is only fitting.”
King Benoa’s pupils sparkled as he looked at me. Rather than a sharp feeling, it seemed that the current situation—dealing with a person and a country—interested him.
I tried my best not to show any signs of tension as I spoke.
“Moreover, if I take over the railway business, I believe I can solve the financial issues as well.”
“Hmm… how?”
As I signaled, Anna appeared shortly after, holding a luxurious box. In the box was none other than the camera.
“I plan to engage in various businesses with the Ainstain Kingdom citizens.”
While explaining the camera’s functions to King Benoa, I laid out my simple and clear business plans for the future.
“So, in addition to this camera, I will export various inventions to the Ainstain Kingdom—.”
“Amazing!”
King Benoa, who had used the camera, suddenly exclaimed with excitement. In her hands was a quite convincing photo of teacups and cookies.
“How did you come up with something like this? Lady Solzberry, you’re a genius!”
“Huh? Well, I’m not… It’s the magician of the Solzberry family…”
Arwyn played a significant role in inventing the camera. Since I’m not familiar with magical engineering, I only provided the idea.
“You mean the magician of the Solzberry family, Arwyn Reventium? I’ve met him several times.”
King Benoa seemed very pleased with the camera and positively viewed my business plans.
At this point, I had achieved half of my success. With a concealed smile, I brought up the prepared words.
“I’ll give you this camera as a gift, Your Majesty.”
“This is… an unexpectedly delightful gift. Thank you very much, Lady Solzberry.”
With King Benoa happily receiving the camera as a gift, we continued our conversation about the railway business.
“There are many concerns about entrusting the railway business to individuals. Therefore, I cannot completely transfer the entire business to Lady Solzberry.”
“Well… What would be the ideal solution?”
“I hope Lady Solzberry will take over a certain stake in the railway business and be in charge of the magical stone supply. What do you think?”
“When you say a certain stake… how much percent…”
“Fifty percent. Exactly half. The magical stone supply is crucial for the railway business, so you’ll need to take that much.”
Fifty percent isn’t bad at all. On my side, I will only be responsible for the magical stone supply, and other minor tasks—such as equipment, operations, or security—will be handled by the royal family.
“And, as you probably know, this business will not be inherited by me, ‘Benoa Axis,’ and the Axis family. It will only be operated by me as long as it bears the name ‘Elowen.'”
“Oh, yes, I understand.”
Although the memory was a bit blurry before, I could now clearly grasp the fact that the concept of ‘king’ in Elowen is quite different from Ainstain in various ways.
The throne of Ainstain is, of course, hereditary. It is passed down to those who carry the blood of ‘Ainstain.’
However, Elowen’s throne is not based on such a concept. To put it simply, it is a kind of elective system…
The one elected by a majority in the nobility meeting and the elected council becomes the next reigning king, bearing the name ‘Elowen.’
Moreover, this name can only be passed down to the reigning king, spouse, and direct descendants; it cannot be inherited from the third generation onwards.
“Then, Lady Solzberry, do you agree to take over fifty percent?”
“Oh, yes! Of course. I will be in charge of the magical stone supply.”
“Okay, then…”
Afterward, we wrote a contract and discussed various matters related to the railway business. What I felt through the conversation was that King Benoa was a very thoughtful and compassionate person.
“There should be a limit on the ticket prices. This way, even the poor can buy tickets and use the train. We should regulate it by law so that my next reigning king cannot arbitrarily raise prices.”
That’s right. Your words are correct. Since everything she said was true, I had no intention of arguing.
I just nodded my head in agreement.
“…Lady Solzberry… is truly a different person than I imagined.”
Haha… well, that’s because I really am a different person. It’s a secret, though.
Before leaving the Fioran Duchy, I bought a gift for April.
First, a few snacks. It’s natural. If I don’t buy something to eat, April will be disappointed—it’s the truth of the universe.
“All kinds of flavored candies… This looks like something that would appear in Hey× Porter. I used to like Hey× Porter… I want to watch a movie…”
Next time, I might invent movies and theaters… While thinking about vague business plans, I picked out snacks to give to April.
“A sandwich with butter and thin ham… She might like this. And a fish pie, a specialty of the Fioran Duchy… It looks unappetizing, but it might be surprisingly good.”
I also bought various foods that are hard to find in Solzberry Duchy and some cute items or dolls that April might like.
With a bunch of gifts for April in hand, I arrived at Solzberry Castle immediately—
“Kyaa—!”
A rabbit hopped over, welcoming me.
“April, how have you been?”
As the rabbit snuggled into my arms, I laughed and petted it. The rabbit expressed affection by nuzzling its cheek against my clothes.
“Kyaaang—.”
After a while of acting cute, the rabbit pawed at me, as if asking for presents.
I bowed my head nervously and quickly presented the gifts to the rabbit.
“Do you like it, Rabbit—.”
“Kyaaang!”
The rabbit protested, warning me not to speak in such a manner. Oh, how terrifying. I prostrated myself like a servant.
“I have carefully selected precious gifts that suit the rabbit’s taste and discernment~.”
“Kyawoong…!”
Instead of opening the gifts, the rabbit smacked my head with its front paws. Truly a spoiled rabbit…
“Kyaaang!”
However, when it saw the delicious-looking snacks, it changed its expression dramatically and hopped around the gift box. It truly seemed foolish and simple-minded…
The rabbit and I went to the reception room, ate snacks, and opened the remaining gifts. In the meantime, Greyon rushed over in a hurry.
“I apologize for being late to greet you, madam.”
“No need to apologize. You must have been busy all day.”
When I fed Greyon a piece of fish pie with a fork, his cheeks looked pleasantly flushed.
“Kyaaang—!!”
Meanwhile, the rabbit, feeling delighted by the sight of a squirrel doll, let out a sigh. The rabbit hopped around, stood on its hind legs, and assumed a boxing posture.
Then, it began to wildly hit the squirrel doll.
“Pop-pop-pop—.”
“…”
I didn’t intend for it to be used that way…
“Kyahaha.”
Well, whatever… as long as it’s happy.
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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