Ariana hesitated about wanting to save the child, but then changed her mind.
“If I can’t save that one life, it means I ultimately can’t do anything. And when I make such an uncomfortable request, I need to see how far Father is willing to accommodate.”
Ariana was confident that her life in Dongryung wouldn’t be just smooth. Therefore, she needed to know in advance how much Russell, the Dongjehoo, would tolerate for her.
“Is it really impossible, Father?”
“Ariana, sentiments toward Paganus aren’t favorable in Dongryung. In the northeastern border zone, people are still dying from Paganus remnants’ attacks.”
“…”
“If you take that child, people who don’t look kindly upon you, the owner of that child, will emerge. Your life might be shaken.”
“Would that shake be greater than what I felt in the Bronte family?”
Ariana said with a faint smile.
“I’m used to criticism. I’ve received criticism even for things I didn’t do, so criticism for what I choose won’t shake me. Father, I want to keep that child by my side. Whatever happens, I can handle it.”
Ariana’s voice was gentle but unwavering. Her blue eyes were the same.
For some reason, Russell looked down at Ariana with a complicated feeling.
“Is this how it is?”
Causing trouble for her father. Nevertheless, it was so lovely that it couldn’t be endured.
[Dash]”I really don’t understand why he’s so painfully persistent, sir. Anyway, he must resemble someone.”The youngest brother, Felos, seemed to enjoy complaining every time Isabelle caused trouble. It was enviable. He thought it would be a daily life he could never experience.
It was the same even after Ariana returned.
Ariana drew a thick line between herself and Russell and didn’t try to cross that line. She didn’t express excessive desires because she thought it was the right thing to do.
But now Ariana was making Russell uncomfortable with something she wanted to do.
“Fine.”
It was awkward but good.
“If you were that determined, try to find a way to save the child. However, Ariana, when something happens, I’ll handle it, so don’t hide it and suffer alone.”
Ariana’s eyes widened at Russell’s words.
Whenever Russell said father-like words, Ariana always reacted like that, and it pained Russell’s heart. Her life, which hadn’t heard such words even once, vividly appeared before his eyes.
Finally, Ariana smiled a relieved smile.
“Thank you, Father. I’ll take good care of that child.”
Those words made Russell feel triumphant.
Ariana believes that she will find a way to save that child. If so, she should find it splendidly.
+++
When Russell’s order to find the girl came down, Lanster harbored concerns.
If the master decided to take the Paganus girl, there was no need to worry about the resulting problems.
Lanster had already checked the girl’s whereabouts last night.
“Princess seemed particularly concerned about the girl last night, so I went to find out about the girl after escorting the princess.”
Upon Lanster’s words, Ariana smiled as if delighted. Lanster felt proud.
“I made the princess happy.”
Lanster continued speaking.
“A merchant named Hibun bought the girl for 120 gold. From what I heard, he’ll likely remove the girl’s eyes as soon as the deal is settled…”
Russell raised his index finger to stop Lanster’s words. He didn’t want Ariana to hear dreadful things.
“How much is the average price for dealing with golden eyes?”
“Processed ones are traded for around 500 gold.”
500 gold was equivalent to 5 billion Enth. Ariana had never touched such an amount in her lifetime. With about 5 gold for one horse, she could buy a hundred horses.
“It’s not that big of an amount.”
Ariana was even more surprised at Russell’s muttered words.
500 gold isn’t a large amount? Just how much money does Dongryung have?
“Don’t worry about the amount and arrange a deal with Hibun.”
“Is it okay to reveal our identity?”
Russell turned to Ariana. Ariana nodded.
“It will be revealed anyway. In that case, it’s better to publicly announce that the child is now mine. I want to go to the scene of saving that child as well.”
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She was transported to a warehouse without sunlight while being confined in iron bars on a baggage cart. The people who moved her said,
“Sunlight shouldn’t touch the eyes for them to stay clearer.”
“Will the buyer be decided soon? I don’t want to spend a long time with that one. A noble who bought that one lost his house in a fire, and even the servants died. Only that one survived.”
“A frightening girl. But soon, such things will disappear. Since the owner has been looking for a buyer since he got information that she’ll be in this slave market. About five people showed interest.”
“How much will she be sold for?”
“The highest bid seems to be around 450 gold.”
“Eek. Who on earth would spend such a large sum?”
“I heard he might be the owner of the Target Group…”
People didn’t care whether she heard it or not. To them, she was just an unpleasant item they wanted to get rid of quickly.
Even after people left, she crouched down and sat by the iron bars.
“She was pretty.”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
*
At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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