[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 78

I stood at a crossroads of choice.

I had to choose between returning to the mansion as Askan had requested or staying at the party to observe the situation.

Just as I was deeply pondering what the right course of action truly was,

a palace servant passing by held out a tray of fruit wine and spoke to me.

“Would you like a glass?”

I shook my head, signaling my refusal.

I deliberately avoided eating or drinking anything, fearing that Seruna and House Manoco might have tampered with my food.

Yet, as more and more people approached me offering various refreshments, I began to feel not just suspicion—but certainty.

That wasn’t all.

“Waaahhh!”

Hearing a child’s cry, I turned to see a doll-like little girl crouching and weeping, seemingly lost.

Normally, I might have felt concerned enough to speak to her, but knowing Seruna and House Manoco were targeting me, I deliberately stayed put and watched.

Soon, numerous adults offered the girl their attention, yet she pushed past them all and came straight to me, tears streaming down her face.

“I-I lost my way… sniff… please help me.”

She was so adorable I nearly wanted to scoop her into my arms, but instinctively, I suspected this too might be a trap.

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