Chapter 240 – Good Alicia and Bad Alicia
What is it?
Alicia did a rough check of her outfit and nodded.
Then she opened the door without even making the sound of a hinge.
Responding to her will, Mana herself exercised her physical power.
It may seem trivial at first glance, but unless you are a wizard specializing in telekinesis, dealing with magic with only hand gestures without chanting is an area that is considered a privilege only for archmages.
In other words, Alicia’s magic manipulation ability has already reached her highest level.
Considering the fact that she had only been introduced to her magic for a little over a year.
It is a talent of reverse heaven that is not enough to express the blessing of mana.
If the Mage Tower knew this, they would try to pass on their vision to Alicia at any cost.
“Come in.”
Even though he himself was a talent and didn’t seem to care about anything.
Alicia’s main interest is completely different.
“I want to see Her Highness, the princess.”
A black-haired, red-haired beautiful girl bent her waist towards Alicia through the crack in the open door.
She was a young woman this year, almost like she had just come of age, but the vibe she gave off was more of a swanky side than a cute or lovable one.
She is Wolfgang’s younger sister, a girl who started out as a bad girl but has now become Alicia’s faithful servant.
She was Hasene.
“You can raise your head, sister-in-law.”
“Yes, Her Highness the Princess.”
Alicia stared at Hasene and sighed inaudibly.
She calls her sister-in-law very friendly, but Alicia still doesn’t fully trust the girl.
Contrary to her doll-like appearance, the girl’s true identity is a rare villain who has lived deceiving and manipulating others to her will.
Although he is said to be undergoing rehabilitation after being severely beaten by Alicia, old habits will not change overnight.
Although she was Hasene, who smiled and greeted her warmly.
“Your Highness seems to be getting more and more beautiful with each passing day.”
“Ha. Then what do I do? The person who will actually look at me is far away.”
Her girlish body trembled as Alicia revealed her discomfort.
“I’m sorry.”
It was pitiful to look at, but Alicia was never fooled.
As long as we know for sure what Hasene thinks of her brother and Alicia’s master.
For Alicia, her girl has always been a person of interest.
That’s why she kept her even closer.
Alicia asked, crossing her arms proudly as she sat on the chair in front of her mirror.
“No, I’m not sorry. What’s the matter? I heard you have something to say. I hope it’s something worth interfering with my personal time.”
“That, that’s…”
Hasene hesitates at Alicia’s unusually sharp attitude.
Bondi Alicia is a considerate and kind woman to everyone.
She always smiles and walks around, and has a benevolent personality that fits perfectly with the expression pliable and gentle.
‘Oh, I’m scared… Today’s message is dangerous… ‘
Alicia, who even shows her mercy to those who betray her, is so sensitive.
How bad is she feeling?
As Hasene, who was afraid of Alicia, she had no choice but to keep an eye on her.
But because she said that, the option of not telling the truth didn’t exist in the first place.
The princess of her empire, who could even take her girl’s life if she wanted to, had to do her duty as her scavenger and hound, the only reason keeping her alive.
Hassene said cautiously, lowering her head so as not to meet her eyes with Alicia.
“In the social world, there are people who gossip about Her Highness and spread rumors.”
“I see. Where is the party? Or is it a salon?”
Then, Alicia nodded her head expressionlessly.
Her blue eyes shimmered with golden magical light.
“…Yes?”
“I asked where such a story was going around right now, sister-in-law. The sweat on my forehead and the traces of magic power on my legs.
“No, come on.”
“It’s 6:30 in the evening. It’s time for the dinner party to be in full swing. If it’s just happened, the case is probably in progress, and if your sister-in-law can run to and fro, you’ll get there in no time by taking a carriage. Then Let’s go and listen to what’s going on.”
Hassene desperately managed her expression to keep her mouth from opening involuntarily.
Just one casual scan of the whole body will reveal everything.
Although, of course, both Alicia and Hasene can use Mind Reading.
There were no prodromal symptoms such as a faint sense of incongruity or unpleasant magical power flow that appear in the process of reading people’s minds.
In other words, Alicia saw through all the context of her work with only her own insight and intuition, without any residual talent of her own.
‘Sah, do you meet someone?’
Incredible ability that is hard to believe even when you see it yourself.
Alicia got up from her seat and beckoned her black dress from her closet.
It was very unusual for her preference for white clothes.
“Tell the maid to prepare the wagon, sister-in-law. Right now.”
“…Yes, Her Highness the Princess!”
When Alicia’s order was given, Hasene headed downstairs to her burinake.
Staring at the girl’s back, Alicia stood in front of her mirror with her arms wide open.
She told me to get ready quickly, so it should be ready to go out in 5 minutes at the latest.
It was enough time to prepare for the hunt.
—Slowly…
A non-exposed black dress that can be worn over the body without having to lift a finger.
Originally, it feels stuffy, so I bring in half-gloves that I don’t like and wear them.
Accessories are also focused on monochromatic pearls and diamonds, not jewelry of bright colors that are usually preferred.
No matter what happened, the fairy queen necklace she always wore changed into a black choker.
It would be more correct to call this series of transformations rather than transformations.
It took less than a minute for Alicia’s mood to change 180 degrees from usual.
Alicia, who looked like her underworld goddess, muttered in her low voice as she gazed up at the sky to the north of her.
“Ha, master… I’m sorry. She’ll be a bad Alicia for today.”
* * *
The most famous salon in the islands, Libera.
Although it is a place that has the meaning of ‘freedom’ in the Gothic Empire language that is not used now.
The air in this glamorous salon is heavier and more oppressive than ever.
Lucia, a brown-haired woman resembling a tiny squirrel, had to vomit things she never wanted to say as her whole body trembled.
“Bo, Lord Wolfgang is a very good knight, but I don’t think his splendid women’s career is anything to be respected… Some say that there might be some other reason for the princess to continue dating despite knowing that fact. …”
“Oops. I see.”
Although she covered her mouth as if surprised, and Theresia patted her on the back next to Lucia.
Her expression hidden by her hands is full of joy that cannot be hidden.
This works much better than she expected.
‘Aha! He is also a journalist. The bomb-like remarks come out endlessly?’
Theresia’s portrait ability is to induce “Confession” To the last.
Therefore, she can never make herself up and say the facts that she does not have her will.
It is a principle that makes a statement based on information that the target knows.
That’s why she intentionally approached Lucia.
She comes from the Viscount Morgans family, which has a famous media company under her family, and she is a lively woman who likes to go around from place to place.
If only to add a spoonful of her superpowers to this.
A trumpeter with the best conditions for spreading malicious slander is born.
Even if this causes problems later, she says she didn’t know, and cuts off her tail.
Numerous inconsistencies that arise from absurd coercion are crushed by the power of the family and the second prince.
Besides, there was an unexpected side income from this job.
‘Ha… This kid, why is he so cute when he’s crying?’
It is clear that Lady Lucia will cry and cling to her in order to rectify her unintentional exposure.
Theresia looked at her in her despair and licked her lips.
Of course, to Theresia, she was just a chess horse to be used and discarded.
Pretending to apologize for manipulating her into opening her mouth, and gaslighting her with the nuance of trying to deal with the aftermath of what happened instead.
It wouldn’t be a problem to turn that tiny young lady into Theresia’s toy.
‘Huh… I can’t stand this… I want to rape you right now… What would it taste like if you licked that child’s tears? If she treats her warmly and then suddenly changes and slaps her on the cheek, what expression will she make at that time?’
To put it in jargon used by aristocrats with her noble hobbies, such as Theresia, her exclusive ‘bolim rug’ is born.
A night spent with the 2nd prince is of course enchanting, but having fun with women has another special taste.
“Hey… No, please stop…”
“Oops? What do you want me to stop doing? It looks like you still have a lot to say.”
Theresia’s breathing became increasingly rough.
By the time her insidious hand, which had been stroking Lucia’s back, gradually moved down her waist.
-Cheap…
The atmosphere in the banquet hall, which had been tumultuous as they discussed the gossip flowing out of Lucia’s mouth, began to cool as if she were in an ice field.
“…What?”
I suddenly feel an ominous feeling behind her, so I turn her head.
What appeared before Theresia’s eyes was her brilliant silver hair, as if it were made by melting the moonlight in contrast to hers.
Her eyes were piercingly blue, emitting a dark light like an abyss.
Princess of the Empire, Alicia.
Her mouth is smiling but her eyes aren’t laughing at all.
Facing her stern face, Theresia felt her breath stop.
Why was there an existence in front of her that should never have appeared here?
The plan went awry.
Even in the worst way.
“Oh my, are you playing a funny prank?”
