Chapter 843 – 843. A Tyrant For You
Linda piled the newspapers Elsa brought on the table and unfolded them one by one.
They were newspapers issued by the Belcaros Imperial Family for the entire empire. It was something that didn’t exist in the original novel. Of course, it wasn’t mentioned in the novel, but it wouldn’t be strange if it did exist. This world was very different from medieval Earth.
‘The first newspaper was published a year ago… a few months after Eugene Belcaros became emperor…’
The content was about imposing taxes on nobles. However, it didn’t increase the taxes that commoners had to pay, so it was something that commoners would like.
Linda felt a sense of incongruity as she examined the newspaper. Everything was cleverly manipulated to favor the imperial family. The occasional bad stories were about things happening to nobles, commoners, or in foreign countries. There was nothing bad about the Belcaros Imperial Family.
“Elsa.”
“Yes, Miss Linda. Do you need anything else?”
“…Other newspapers?”
“Other newspapers? I brought all the newspapers from the study.”
“I mean newspapers published by places other than the imperial family.”
“Newspapers are only published by the imperial family, aren’t they?”
“…Really. Are you really saying that the imperial family has a monopoly on newspapers?”
“Yes!”
Elsa nodded innocently. But Linda couldn’t accept it. Cold sweat formed on her forehead.
“No way. Considering the benefits of newspapers, there’s no way the cunning nobles would just sit still…!”
Especially considering the original novel, there was no way the Vermer Merchant Guild, the empire’s top merchant group, would just stand by.
One of the worst possibilities flashed through her mind.
The tyrant had already taken control of the empire. The emperor’s authority had far surpassed that of the nobles. Eugene Belcaros had already established an absolute imperial power.
Linda’s face turned pale just thinking about it.
‘I did enter the original novel, right…? Why is it so different from what I knew…?!’
She read through the other newspapers as well. They were full of cunning content designed to incite and deceive the people of the empire.
“Elsa, do you happen to be an avid reader of this newspaper too?”
“Of course! It doesn’t cost much, and it’s fun, isn’t it? Besides, these days, it’s harder to find people who don’t read the newspaper than those who do. I’m so glad I learned to read.”
There were extremely few forms of entertainment in this world. Commoners were busy just trying to make a living, so reading the newspaper was a big stimulus for them.
“Elsa, you don’t believe everything in this newspaper, do you?”
“What are you talking about, Miss? Of course, I believe everything. It’s a newspaper published by the imperial family, the center of the empire.”
“…You don’t think the content of the newspaper is a lie?”
“Huh? Everyone else says it’s real. And there’s no reason for the imperial family to spread lies.”
“The emperor… he’s trying to tame the commoners through the newspaper. Don’t blindly believe the newspaper.”
“Ah. Yes, Miss Linda.”
Elsa still looked like she didn’t understand. Linda was about to say more but gave up. That expression meant that she wouldn’t understand no matter what she said unless she presented evidence right in front of her.
She focused on reading the newspaper again. Most of it was propaganda for the commoners, so there wasn’t much useful information.
‘…Accepting black mages and even granting them titles and territories… In the original novel, black mages were criminals, enemies of the entire continent. And… the emperor is engaged to Ernel…’
It was too different from what she knew. Her complexion grew darker.
***
Linda had lunch with her family at the dining table.
There were three direct members of the Valentine family.
The head of the family, Nerun Valentine.
He was a middle-aged man with a thin body, sparse hair, and sharp eyebrows and eyes. His sunken cheeks gave him a very dark impression. His red hair was neatly parted.
The eldest daughter, Leila Valentine.
She was a beautiful woman with red hair and amber eyes. Her white skin was firm, and her figure was voluptuous. Her movements with the cutlery were incredibly elegant.
Linda glanced at the unfamiliar cutlery as she used it, watching their expressions.
‘…It’s different. It’s completely different from the novel.’
The food on the table.
It was abundant. It felt like food made by a top-class chef. The appearance, the aroma, and the taste were all luxurious.
‘In the original, it was described as only two or three dishes…!’
Count Valentine had ruined his clothing business and was even scammed, incurring a huge debt. As a result, the Valentine family was a noble family on the verge of collapse.
Linda had checked the family’s debt through Elsa before coming to the dining room. The debt was definitely there.
‘Count Valentine is supposed to be overbearing, and Leila is supposed to be hysterical and fighting with Count Valentine…!’
Count Valentine was far from overbearing; he was quiet. He was actually watching Leila’s expressions. Leila didn’t care and focused on her meal. It was clear to anyone that Leila was dominating this table.
‘…And Leila’s figure is completely different from how it was described as being similar to mine. Her breasts are huge. At least an E cup. I was an A cup in both my past and present lives…’
Leila’s eyes were deeply sunken. Instead of a nervous hysteria, she exuded a decadent beauty that made one swallow hard.
“Linda.”
“Oh, uh? Oh, Sister. Why?”
Linda acted like Linda from the original novel. Leila looked at her for a moment as if she was strange.
“…Is your health still very bad?”
“I’ve been resting well for the past week, so I’m fine.”
“Is that so? Then you should start going out into society soon.”
“…….”
Linda felt awkward. It was because Leila was treating her without any irritation. Leila in the original novel didn’t act like this as a villain.
“Why aren’t you answering?”
“I was just… thinking. Should I really go out into society?”
Linda’s first social party in the original novel was the worst. She was ridiculed by the noble ladies and became enemies with Ernel, the villainous young lady and daughter of the Northern Grand Duke.
“I’ll help you, so don’t worry. There’s a victory celebration banquet at the Imperial Palace in three weeks. It will be your memorable debutante. There will be a lot to prepare. It would be good to get a new dress.”
“Get a new one? No, it’s okay, Sister. I can wear something from the family.”
“That’s right, Leila. There’s no need to get a new dress for Linda…”
“Father, shut up.”
“…….”
Count Valentine closed his mouth. When Leila glared at him, he lowered his gaze and fiddled with his cutlery.
“Linda, it’s your once-in-a-lifetime debutante. It’s a gathering where all the nobles in the empire, including His Majesty the Emperor, will be present. We can’t be careless in our preparations. And His Majesty the Emperor is also looking forward to it.”
“…His Majesty the Emperor is looking forward to me? Why?”
“Because she’s my sister.”
Leila said as if it was obvious.
Linda was confused. Nothing matched the novel she knew.
The awkward dinner ended. At Leila’s request, Linda had tea time after dinner. Leila taught Linda the etiquette of the banquet. Then, suddenly, Leila sent the maids out of the room.
Linda looked at Leila with nervous eyes.
“Linda. Take off your clothes.”
Linda was flustered. She hurriedly put the shaking teacup down on the table.
“S-Sister? What are you talking about?”
“It’s part of the preparation process for your debutante. You’re already weak. We need to prepare thoroughly. Don’t forget that the name of Valentine is on you.”
“Even so, suddenly telling me to take off my clothes! There are limits!”
Linda was starting to doubt if Leila was really a noble. This was going too far, even for a woman, even for sisters.
Leila sighed. She looked at her only younger sister with a pitiful gaze.
It made her feel like she had become an abnormal person, and she felt a little resentful. And on the other hand, she wondered if this was normal in this world.
“What’s the problem? Are you embarrassed to take off your clothes? You’re fine with being bathed.”
“…I’ve been bathing alone recently.”
“Haa. Try to get used to taking off your clothes. If you take them off every day, it won’t be a big deal.”
“Not a big deal… Sister, are you in your right mind?”
“…….”
Leila got up from her seat. Linda was worried that she might get slapped, but fortunately, Leila didn’t attack her.
Leila calmly took off her clothes. She took off her dress, stockings, underwear, and even her shoes, becoming completely naked. The tips of her large, well-shaped breasts had slightly drooping pink nipples, and her abdomen had no excess fat. Red pubic hair grew profusely between her thighs.
She looked straight at Linda without blushing. Linda, who was shocked, stood stiffly, staring blankly.
“What’s so difficult about taking off clothes? Come on, you take them off too.”
Linda eventually took off her clothes as Leila instructed. Otherwise, it seemed like she wouldn’t be allowed to leave. First of all, Leila was a woman, and maybe this was common sense in this world.
‘I’m… a woman from South Korea. I’ve been to public bathhouses a few times. This is nothing.’
Her figure was shabby compared to Leila’s. Her breasts were small, barely showing their outline. You could believe they were a man’s chest. Her body was so thin that you could see her ribs. Her golden pubic hair, the same color as her hair, was thick.
Leila scanned Linda’s body impassively.
“You’re too thin. It would be better if you ate more. You have a lot of curls in your hair, so it looks messy… It would be better to trim it a bit. Lift your arms.”
Linda bit her lip and raised her arms.
“There’s a small scar on your arm. We’ll have to get rid of that… Sit down and spread your legs.”
“E-Even my legs?”
“It’s the most important area. Let’s get it over with quickly. It’s not hard to spread your legs, is it?”
Leila demonstrated first. She put her legs on the table and spread her fingers to her private parts. It was a pink, well-shaped vagina.
Still, when Linda hesitated, Leila sighed and used force. She forced Linda to sit on the chair and spread her legs. Linda, who was weak, couldn’t resist. Leila checked Linda’s genitals and anus.
“Shape, color, smell. Everything’s fine. She’s definitely a virgin too…”
“W-Were you doing this to check if I was a virgin?”
“Whether you’re a virgin or not is important. If you’re not a virgin, it’s better not to make your official social debut.”
Linda swallowed hard. She was surprised that they pursued virginity so much.
Leila calmly put her clothes back on. She took out a glass bottle from the drawer. It contained a pink liquid.
“Apply this to your chest every day. I’ll check every day, so don’t even think about hiding it.”
“W-What is this?”
“A breast enhancement potion.”
“…A potion that makes your breasts bigger?”
“That’s right.”
Linda quickly reached out and grabbed the glass bottle. In her past life, her breasts were also small, an AA cup. It wasn’t uncomfortable because her breasts were small, but it was a little sad. In modern times, breast size was also a woman’s charm.
“It’s unlikely, but don’t do anything stupid that would throw away your virginity.”
Leila left after saying those last words. Linda suddenly remembered Leila’s vagina she had seen earlier. She still vividly remembered how shocking it was.
Leila was not a virgin.
***
Linda completed her first plan that night. She had completed a contract with an ancient spirit sealed underground. It wasn’t difficult. The ancient spirit, who wanted to regain its power, was drawn to Linda’s outstanding spirit affinity.
Linda, who had contracted with the ancient spirit, regained her health.
And three days later.
Baron Vermer Skellog, the head of the Vermer Merchant Guild, who held the Valentine family’s bonds, came to visit.
‘The time has come…’
He would urge them to pay their debts. And he would try to use her and Leila by leveraging the debt.
Count Valentine, Leila, and Linda greeted him at the entrance of the mansion.
“Oh my. Are you welcoming a humble merchant? Thank you.”
The handsome man with neat features, green hair, and glasses bowed politely. Linda wasn’t fooled by his appearance. She knew that the man’s heart was so black that it was practically dark matter.
Leila crossed her arms in front of Vermer. It was definitely not the attitude of a debtor towards a creditor.
“What about the items I requested?”
“Yes, yes. I have brought all the dresses, jewelry, and other items you requested.”
