BJ Villainess

Ding!

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[Is this a library? Surely the reward isn’t a book, right?]

 

Seeing the word ‘library,’ I suddenly noticed the smell of books.

 

I had to keep my mind from wandering. So that no one would sense anything strange. Especially not Ozworld, if he was watching.

 

I took a deep breath, hidden from view, and slowly relaxed my hands, which had been clenched tightly. Blood slowly circulated back through my cold body. When I was confident I could speak normally again, I opened my mouth.

 

“That’s right. If you read it completely, it’s a scam item that raises your intelligence by one level.”

 

I didn’t know if it would have any effect on my SSS-level intelligence. Actually, I planned to let my family use it.

 

When the Gate of Paradise in the banquet hall was opened, it connected to the ‘Secret Library.’ The bookshelves, nearly twice my height, were packed with books. The walls on either side were closed off, making it resemble something. Right. A maze. Though I had always easily solved puzzle games, I found this a bit troublesome.

 

“I can’t remember what the maze looked like.”

 

Ding!

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[It’s more surprising if you remembered it until now.]

 

“I’ll just follow one wall.”

 

I started walking half-heartedly. In truth, the magic book that increased intelligence, obtainable only in this place, had long lost my interest. I hoped I wouldn’t find my way quickly and would wander around the same spot for a long time. So I could wait for the mysterious man who had come to find me to reappear.

 

I knew it was a foolish hope. And I knew it might just be my fantasy. Still, I couldn’t stop thinking, what if that man was Clyde?

 

“…

Ah,

found it.”

 

It seemed I had been stalling on purpose, but I found the reward ridiculously quickly. Of course, the maze wasn’t particularly difficult. I remembered it had been kept simple because making a complex maze required more effort from the developers.

 

I should have been more diligent.

 

I should have made it extremely difficult, given it was hard mode.

 

I let go of my meaningless regret and used teleportation magic to return to my bedroom.

 

I should get to work. 

It was because I would be receiving several guests tomorrow.

 

I need to ask Euges if it’s okay to invite guests here.

 

Feeling somewhat down, I turned around and bumped into something large. “?!”

 

Luckily, the other person caught me before I fell.

 

“You roam the palace quite freely without restrictions.”

 

I looked up to see Euges staring down at me with an exasperated expression.

 

“This is my bedroom.”

 

Euges pinched my cheek gently. “So? There’s nowhere in the palace I can’t go. Especially not in the Sun Palace.”

 

Ding!

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[It may not be proper, but it’s good news.]

 

“I have a personal life, you know.”

 

When I grumbled, Euges ignored me and gently pushed back my disheveled hair.

 

“Where have you been wandering? Do you know how long I waited for you?”

 

Ding!

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[What’s this? Waiting for his wife to come home~?><.]

 

I couldn’t mention the Gate of Paradise, so I just gave an awkward smile, and Euges dragged me to the window. He opened the window wide, sat on the large sill, and patted the space between his legs.

 

“Sit.”

 

He seemed to think I was his pet dog.

 

“Can’t I sit somewhere normal?”

 

“It’s an imperial command.”

 

What a tyrant.

 

Grumbling internally, I sat in the spot he patted. Sitting with my feet up on the windowsill, leaning against Euges, was more comfortable than I expected. The view from this spot was also very beautiful. A garden with rare magical plants spread out below.

 

“I arranged your bedroom here because the view is pretty.”

 

“It is. It’s beautiful.”

 

Summer flowers in the garden swayed in the breeze, their fragrance wafting up. As my restless mind calmed, my mood improved. I suddenly realized that Euges often distracted me when I was feeling down.

 

He’s kinder than I thought… Does he really like me enough to change his nasty personality?

 

I straightened up and looked at Euges. Despite the beautiful view outside, Euges had been staring at me, and our eyes met.

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

“What?”

 

“Can I invite my friends to the imperial palace tomorrow?”

 

I had already invited them, assuming he’d say yes. Sure enough, Euges readily agreed.

 

“Go ahead. I’ll invite Duke Squire too so you can greet him.”

 

“Thank you. And while I’m at it, I’d like to summon the dungeon task force executives tomorrow.”

 

“If you want to do something, don’t ask me. Just do it.”

 

“Is that okay?”

 

“Yes. If anyone doesn’t follow your orders, remember their names.”

 

“Yes.”

 

I doubted anyone would defy me now that I was settled in the Sun Palace.

 

Then Euges suddenly kissed me.

 

“…What are you doing?”

 

I looked at him in surprise, and he explained shamelessly.

 

“You were obedient, so it’s a reward.” He smiled broadly, clearly in a good mood.

 

He must have heard from Jeffery that I rejected Damian’s proposal. No wonder he’s happy.

 

But that was a relief. I had another request regarding Damian.

 

“I have another request, Your Majesty.”

 

“Speak.”

 

“Please stop investigating Damian. And stop scheming to make things difficult for him.”

 

“

Hmm

.” Euges tilted his head mischievously. “That’s not a difficult request. But I don’t like it.”

 

“Then how about we make a bet?”

 

“I don’t like that either because I think you’d win.”

 

Ding!

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[Legendary tantrum.]

 

What a pity. I was thinking of suggesting a drinking game to try all the expensive liquor only found in the imperial palace.

 

As I was smacking my lips at the thought of alcohol, Euges came close to me and slyly whispered. “If you want me to listen to you, there’s a price to pay.”

 

“I don’t want to because I think I know what the price is.”

 

“Even if you don’t want to, you have no choice. I suddenly want to listen to you, so you have to pay a fair price.”

 

“Yes? What… Your Majesty!”

 

Euges suddenly picked me up and jumped into the bed.

 

Ding!

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[Having fun again today ^//^.]

 

* * *

It’s hot. I was sure I installed a spell to lower the internal temperature before sleeping, but it was still hot.

This is strange. Why is it so hot?

 

It was clearly early since no courtiers had come to wake me yet. I wanted to ignore the heat and go back to sleep, but eventually, I couldn’t stand the stuffiness and opened my eyes. Since it was summer, the sunlight was already streaming through the thin curtains.

 

I muttered absentmindedly. “Did the spell break…?”

 

But that couldn’t be.

 

As I tried to get up to check the situation, something pulled me tightly from behind. As a result, my face was buried back into the soft bed.

 

I opened my eyes wide and looked behind to find Euges hugging me while sleeping. “…?!”

 

I had barely sent him back to his room yesterday, so when did he come into my bedroom?

 

Ding!

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[I think I’m going crazy because of Euges. I think I’m going crazy because of Euges. I think I’m going crazy because of Euges. I think I’m going crazy because of Euges I think I’m going crazy because of Euges.]

 

Ding!

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[My brain has completely melted.]

 

I tried to push him away, but Euges frowned, opened his eyes, then closed them again and hugged me tighter.

 

“If you keep struggling, I’ll assume you’re full of energy this morning. Keep it up.”

 

“…Your Majesty. This is against proper conduct.”

 

He murmured languidly with a hoarse voice. “Don’t worry, I’ll take responsibility by marrying you.”

 

I couldn’t even use teleportation magic to escape.

 

Yesterday, Euges had tormented me so much that I escaped once with teleportation magic, but I paid a severe price, so I didn’t do it again.

 

“Your Majesty, I think it’s time to get up. We have a lot to do today.”

 

“

Haa

.” Euges sighed heavily and scolded me with a very displeased expression. “If you really want to work, do it after becoming the empress. Why are you insisting on working when I told you not to?”

 

“You’re the one who assigned these tasks to me.”

 

“That was just an excuse to keep you around. You know I didn’t really mean for you to work.”

 

“You’re boldly revealing your ulterior motives.”

 

“Quit whatever chairmanship or whatever and stay by my side. That’s the most important thing you have to do.”

 

Ding!

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[It’s nice to see them sweet from the morning… The stock that I hold onto like a dog is continuously hitting the upper limit.

Ahhhh.

]

 

In the end, I couldn’t hold back my frustration and slapped him, as he had no intention of letting go of my waist.

 

“I forgave you because you were cute, but you keep habitually assaulting the emperor. How will you deal with the consequences?” Euges, who had been lazily sprawled out, suddenly moved smoothly and pinned me down, boldly declaring. “Remember, if I’m late to the office today, it’s all your fault.”

 

“How is that my fault…!”

 

I could no longer argue.

Hello, Alyalia is here to make a little announcement for you. There is a chunk of content in the Ch 246 that had been missing before. I just realized it when comparing the raw I got and the raw in the Kkp (I had my suspicion before because the word count of that chapter was lesser than usual). Anyway, it should be fixed now. I apologize for making that mistake (*_ _)人

NB: Please ignore this announcement if you already read CH 246 after 3 August 2024