CH 4.08

This greenhouse was constructed in the Crisiona family’s annex. It was a somewhat remote location, but if she goes missing, there will undoubtedly be a large number of people who will look for her. Above all, she had purchased a ticket for a play the following week and boasted about it everywhere before heading out to run her lady’s errand just in case. It was an expression of her determination to never die or go missing, but… 

“Ugh…!”

She had no idea how it happened, she even let the lady drink her tea before she drank her own. However, as soon as she took a few sips, blood spurted from within her.

Peridot continued to leisurely flip through the pages as the maid in front of her collapsed and vomited dark red blood. She was calm, as if what had happened here had nothing to do with her.

“That’s a paralyzing poison. It might be difficult to breathe, but hang in there. How dare you lose the building I want. Unbelievable.”

The maid collapsed to the ground, convulsing and twitching.

Peridot cast a scornful glance down at the maid and raised her head.

“Your punishment is pain, so bear it.”

Her tone had become a little sharp, but it still sounded dignified.

The maid shivered and flinched all over. The fear of death is visible in her greatly enlarged pupils. She tried to scream at her desire to live, but her hardened throat made no sound.

“It smells terrible, Cutie. Clean it up.”

Peridot stood up quietly and ordered after a while, having closed the last page of the book.

Except for the maid, no one else was alive in this greenhouse.

Peridot then closed the greenhouse door and walked away, her heels clacking. The roots slowly emerged behind her. shieek*. The immobile maid shrieked, but no one heard her. 

*(Original:스르륵, A word that imitates the soft sound or describes the movement of something scraping against a floor or another surface thing.”

* * *

Chances of becoming a building owner in your lifetime?

Chances of becoming a rich landowner?

0.

But here, it is possible.

I exclaimed as I carefully lifted the thin piece of paper in my hand, as if it were diamond-dusted.

“It’s a land deed!”

Mine!

I asked for it, but I never expected to get it! It fits perfectly in my hand like this, and my signature is written on it!

“Hoo… Ha… Hoo… Ha…”

I never imagined I’d ever get my hands on something like a land document in my life. I clutched my trembling chest, trying not to collapse from heart failure. Then I firmly pressed my thumbprint on it.

“Hooo… Hoooo…”

It’s all mine. This document proved that Evershal was now mine.

This is what princess Dioles Adela Teran gave to Lady Titania Oberon. It was an excessive reward for only participating in the hunt once, but what could I do?

As long as no one finds out, right?

“You appear to be very happy.”

“Of course! Lashin must have a large estate, but this is the only property I own.”

The building I purchased at the auction house became mine as well, but the land still feels better. Lacius, who was looking at me, raised his eyebrows.

“It’s truly incredible.”

“Me?”

“Yeah. It was unbelievable enough that you got something from Dioles, but to think it was a land…”

“Well, there are people in the world who will do things you would never expect. And it’s actually enjoyable.”

But I was able to do it because I am not originally from here. I smiled and opened the card the Imperial Princess had sent me with the land document.

“I’ll make arrangements for you to have lunch with His Majesty, the Emperor, the following day.”

“That’s fantastic.”

“Yes! You’re going as well.”

I kept the land document carefully in case it became crumpled. When I opened the heavy safe, which required unlocking the five locks to open, there were rows of gold bars.

The building document was in the lower column, and I put the land document on it as well..

“However, I don’t think I’ve heard exactly what you intend to do with Evershal.”

“I already have a plan to tell you, but can you lend me a plane first? Let’s go together there if you have time.”

“At Evershal?”

“Yes. It’ll be quick if we fly, right?”

“I believe it would take about three hours to get to Evershal.”

That’s sufficient. It’s no different from flying in a private jet.

Except for the princess’s messenger’s visit in the morning, the day is relatively peaceful. I inquired quietly, searching for my hat.

“Right, did Theobalt go on another date today?”

“He said he’d be in the tea house for a couple of hours. He’ll also try to discuss your plan today.”

“Really? I’m looking forward to it.”

After all, I already have a feud with Villainess No. 1. As we go through life, we recognize people with whom we don’t get along. A relationship where you suddenly hate each other, like water and oil.

Peridot happened to want what I wanted, and I have no intention of giving it up. I proudly turned around after meticulously tying the ribbon under my chin.

“What do you think?”

“You look beautiful.”

“Good, let’s go.”

Even though receiving compliments on my appearance is natural, I enjoy hearing them.

* * *

A gust of wind approached me quickly and fluttered my skirt as I stood in the front yard looking up. A massive shadow appears, covering the sun, and gradually sinks. I was already used to going up the stairs after riding it once before.

“I’m planning to build an amusement park in Evershal.  I’m going to sell food and create a large-scale flower garden. Aside from that, there will be a variety of other rides that people will undoubtedly enjoy.”

“Is this place for small children?”

“It is, but adults can enjoy it just fine. They could go on a date there.”

“Wouldn’t it be too far away if it was in Evershal?”

“We got planes.”