Chapter 221

Poisoned Chalice (2)

Not much has been revealed about Selaha Einir Cloel.

In Act 4 of , the main character is sacrificed in order to add more tragedy to the tragedy of the Rosstaylor family and increase immersion.

She was someone who followed power, worshiped authority, and was obsessed with the nobility of her lineage, making it difficult to win the player’s favor even with empty words. Well, if you think about how he later disappeared screaming after being consumed by the power of the evil god Mebula, there were many signs that it was intentional.

If you look at the scenes where he treats his subordinates harshly and keep showing him smiling darkly while chasing power... it was a device to create a feeling of relief after being miserably eaten by Mevuller.

However, Princess Selaha survived.

Because the role of emphasizing Mebula’s cruelty was no longer necessary.

By remaining on stage and not leaving, Princess Selaha was also able to remain on this stage.

No matter who sees it in the world, Princess Selaha is designed to be a villain who looks like a drawing. Her role is to get screwed up and make an ugly exit, screaming in grief.

Her presence, which did not leave when she was supposed to, remained a significant variable as the central point of the imperial power. ... I have to leave now. At the very least, you must not remain as a person who interferes with my plans.

“You made me take the steps myself. “Know it as a great honor.”

His bluish hair, as frozen as frost, flows down his sharp jawline. There is always a chill in the emotionless yet authoritative tone of his speech.

“It is a great honor to meet you again. “Princess Selaha.”

“You did something interesting.”

I slowly bowed my head and expressed my respect for having a direct audience.

Tanya, who had been looking at him sheepishly, lowered her head, but Lucy didn’t seem to care at all.

Lucy Mayril is someone who stood with her head held high even in the face of evil spirits. There is no reason to be polite in front of a villain who openly tried to put Ed Ross Taylor to death.

Selaha looked at Lucy like that and smiled seductively.

“Lucy Mayril. I can still see how arrogant he was when I visited the imperial family to investigate, but I can’t be this careful here. Is it because it’s in this man’s presence? “That’s really funny.”

What kind of crazy things has Lucy been doing in the imperial family? I wonder if she will leave as soon as she meets her... From

what I heard, Princess Fenia somehow persuaded her and brought her back to Aken Island, but until then, Lucy and Princess Selaha were having fun. All I heard was that there was a war of nerves.

No matter how Lucy is, she knows that if she openly harms the princess of a country, she will become a high treason criminal. You probably knew that nothing can be solved by force alone.

That doesn’t mean he didn’t stay still, but he seems to have been so excited that he completely kicked out the evil god Mebula all by himself. When you look at Princess Selaha’s completely fed up expression, you can feel how much pain she must have had.

“With Lucy Mayril, Tanya Rosstaylor, and even Fenia in the back? For a man of his age, he has achieved quite a lot. “I didn’t realize it when I saw it at Ross Taylor’s mansion.”

On one side is Lucy Mayril, a rare genius wizard, and on the other hand, Tanya Rosstaylor, who is in charge of both the Rosstaylor family and the Sylvania Student Council at a young age.

With the Princess of Mercy, Fenia, standing behind her, it must have been extremely suspicious for Princess Selaha.

There is no reason for someone who is building such a strong and unwavering independent force to exalt the name of Princess Selaha.

Above all, Princess Selaha is in a position where she is openly at odds with the Rosstaylor family. This is because he is a person who strengthened his political position by taking advantage of the antipathy towards the established power called the Ross Taylor family.

Therefore, it is natural to look at this request for peace from the other party first with suspicion.

“Thanks to you, a lot of me has survived. “I feel like Abama also values my qualifications as a monarch more highly, so I owe him a big debt.”

First of all, Selaha started talking like that.

“But you wouldn’t have thought that I would immediately thank you and reward you, right?”

There is not a single trace of favor in the way Selaha looks down on her in an overbearing manner.

She is an impregnable empress full of pride.

Many people would have tried to win her favor by bowing their heads in front of her knees and kissing the tips of her feet. However, no one could change that cold gaze.

People are just a means to success, and people who are liked by her are only people who help her achieve success.

Natural ability, noble lineage, and how much help it can provide. It’s not that I don’t like sugar-coating and pleasantries, but I’m sure people like that will ultimately spend their whole lives catering to others.

I thought as I slowly closed my eyes.

I have seen many people like this.

Selaha, too, has lived near the top of the imperial power and been revered throughout his life, so he must have met quite a few types of people.

There must have been greedy people who were pressured by Selaha’s overtly arrogant behavior and authority, bowing their heads and wanting soybeans.

There must have been some righteous people who were repulsed by her way of thinking, thinking of humans only as tools, and opened their eyes and had a burning sense of justice.

He rewards those who admire him and makes those who dislike him regret... That is probably how Selaha ruled.

It’s not as difficult as you think to catch and shake these people.

What humans who have lived their lives oppressing others are afraid of is... the ‘unknown.’

People who are clearly defined in one direction are easier to deal with.

However, whether it is a friend or an enemy, will it be helpful or poisonous to me?

Is it right to exclude or attract... Those who are ambiguous are the ones who confuse the minds of those who rule.

“It can’t be. “I simply expressed my respect for Princess Selaha.”

I said that casually with my head down.

Although I thought I was putting on an arrogant expression as much as possible, I could clearly feel a subtle wariness remaining on Princess Selaha’s face.

There is always that strange sense of discomfort when a superior looks down on a subordinate.

I am always in a position where I have to judge whether having this person under me will be helpful or detrimental.

If you bring in the wrong members under your command, they end up becoming mudfish that disturb the group.

“Why should you support me? “I was antagonizing you all to show off?”

“I don’t consider such emotional reasons when making my own decisions. I don’t even think about political standing. “There is only one basis for my judgment.”

Humans are cunning creatures.

It is a creature that has an inherent desire to have more of what it cannot obtain.

“Who is worthy of becoming emperor? “I just judged that Princess Selaha was the right person for the position.”

“You’re good at speaking the truth. “He is definitely a good person to have around when you want to hear sweet words.”

Princess Selaha spoke with a dark smile. The underlying meaning of the words is, ‘Anyone can say such wise words.’

“But if you really thought that way, you wouldn’t have stood by Fenia in the first place.”

“If you judged my words that way, I have nothing more to say. “Whether Princess Selaha believes it or not, I just move as I think is right.”

“Well, I didn’t think you would say it straight away. However, it is true that my status has been raised a bit thanks to my name being mentioned this time. Thank you for that. “That’s it.”

She is a girl whose pride is soaring through the sky. Just expressing gratitude can be seen as a truly great concession.

But that’s it.

However, while Jenica looked away for a moment, Orte and Selaha disappeared on the spot.

There is no reason for the two to act independently. Did he not notice that he was separated from Yenika for a moment?

The two people who first entered Aken Island had no way of knowing the internal structure of Sylvania. Although she thought she wouldn’t be able to walk around without knowing anything, an uneasy feeling suddenly seeped into Yenika’s heart.

There is no way the energetic father and mother from the countryside can stand still after seeing Ed Rosstaylor face to face right now!

They had come all the way to Aken Island, packed with gifts, from so far away, but there was a gracious master just around the corner, so they weren’t two people who wouldn’t do anything!

I’ve been able to explain the momentum until now, but if I don’t get him out of here quickly, there could be a catastrophe!

As those thoughts began to fill her mind, Yenika began stamping her feet. However, no matter how hard I searched near the seats, I couldn’t see the two people.

Eventually, when she noticed that the envelope containing the gift box she had brought from her hometown had disappeared, she realized that her anxious prediction had become a reality.

“Oh my, Master Ed! It is such a great honor to meet you in person! This is Jenica’s father. I heard that our Yenika has benefited a lot from your hard work. I was so caught up in Pulan that I couldn’t sit still, so I brought a gift myself and came to visit! “We are not this light-hearted, so how could we stay stuck at home after receiving such great grace!”

“honey! He’s a cruel person! Butt! What should I do if you say such vulgar words in front of the duke master? Forgive me, Master Ed. He spends his days milking cows, so he doesn’t know much about the etiquette of nobles. Of course, I don’t know much about that either... Even if we lowly people are rude, please be magnanimous and overlook it, thinking it’s because we don’t know...!”

The couple who introduced themselves as Orte Palover and Sayla Palover gave the impression that they were village workers and women.

I don’t know how the two got through the security guards and got here. To get to the participant waiting room, you have to cross an internal hallway where no one except those involved is allowed to enter.

“How did you get in here?”

“Oh my, Master Ed. Did you come in? That’s too long! The words are too long! Just keep it short! That man, Orte, is a man who knows when and on what subject to step forward!”

“That’s right. Master Ed! Just what are you guys? Or... what are you here for? “It’s okay!”

“Now wait... Sayla... Anyway, that’s...”

“Honey, in times like this, you have to take a more low-key stance. Master Ed. Just think of it as a waste of time and accept these gifts here. “We were wondering how to repay the favor we had received, and we slaughtered the best cow from our ranch.”

Seila took out beautifully wrapped gifts from the basket and arranged them neatly on the table in the waiting room.

“The meat from our Palover Ranch is of such good quality that even high-ranking people look for it. You won’t be disappointed! “It tastes really good no matter how you cook it, so just tell the employees to cook it the way they like it most!”

“Oh my, Miss Yongin. This is really, really good meat... I hope they provide a dish worthy of it... Because good ingredients are happiest when they meet a good chef...”

There is no such thing as a servant, and the most likely thing is that I will just cook and eat it myself. big.

I didn’t necessarily say that, but I think I mistook Belle Maia, who was just standing blankly next to me with Lucy, for my personal servant.

I’m sure he must have seen Belle’s face at the Ofilis Hall, but is he not particularly interested?

Or is it that they perceive that if they are a user of the Ofilis Hall, they are also a user of mine?

I’m not even a member of the Ofilis building to begin with...

“Oh, I understand.”

I couldn’t believe my ears.

It’s not often that Belle Maia stutters.

Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I looked at Bell and saw that he was looking at me with an embarrassed expression on his face.

It seems like there’s something he really needs to tell me, but he looks like he hasn’t said it yet.

Of course... I was able to guess it without difficulty.

I’m so disappointed, Bell...

I too... I have that much sense...

“We, Yenika, are really indebted to you...! Master Ed! Didn’t you cause any inconvenience...?!”

In short, isn’t this a story about asking Yenika to fly because it’s in front of my parents...!

“Obviously Yenika is an outstanding friend. “He is my best friend who is just like you two, with good character, hard work in everything, and outstanding skills.”

“friend...! Friends... did you hear honey?! A master from a famous central noble family saw Yenika and called her ‘friend’...!”

“Am I... dreaming...?”

There’s a lot of fuss in his reactions, so I feel like I’m getting tired just by being with him. Still, I thought I had to adjust it first.

One way or another, Yenica owes a lot. I can do whatever it takes to help you shrug your shoulders in front of your parents.

“I have a solid grasp of the basics of elemental science as well as elemental arts, which helped me a lot in my training in many ways. Also, he was so good at household chores, such as cleaning and cooking, that it seemed like he had received an excellent education from the time he lived at home. It’s really hard to see such a healthy girl these days... I owe it to the excellent education you two received.”

“I’m so sorry. Master Ed! Our Yenika... hehe... hehehe.... hehehe hahahahahaha!’

Just by watching the corners of the mouth rise to the point of honesty, it is clear what kind of person Orte is.

On the contrary, when I interact with people like these who reveal their sincerity like transparent glass, my heart also feels warm.

It is much more direct and refreshing than a conversation between high-ranking nobles who hide their true feelings and only speculate on each other’s intentions.

“We were a little worried! In fact, I sneakily entered the waiting room hallway pretending to be an official. When I mentioned the name of Failover, they managed to let me through. “I was moved to understand at once how much trust Jenica was in.”

“Still, you’d better not wander around carelessly.”

“If you say so, then so be it! Master Ed! Anyway, I hope you stay healthy. Also... if it’s not a hassle, I hope to go to Master Ed’s residence and cook for him myself.”

I quietly listened to Orte’s story with my arms crossed.

“Of course, we have great users, but we would like to serve the first dish ourselves. We cook the meat from our hometown the best. I am really confident in the taste. So, do you mind if we show you our skills just once?!”

“that’s right. My husband may not be good at delicacy, but with me, he can create a taste that even top chefs would envy. “You will be truly amazed!”

Sayla rolled up her sleeves and spoke vigorously. It is rare to see someone so confident. At this point, you can’t help but be curious.

“Well, that’s about it... But my residence may be very different from what you imagine.”

“no! It’s not possible!”

The person who suddenly jumped in was Belle Maia, who was holding Lucy. It was a completely unexpected situation.

“...bell?”

“Mr. Sa Yongin...?”

“Hmm...”

Belle, who was silently receiving my puzzled gaze, probably came out reflexively, and spoke with a drop of sweat pouring out.

“That’s right. “Cooking is a source of pride for our top-notch maids.”

“Is that so? Surely, if you are Master Ed, you will be accompanied by a top-class maid who boasts the highest level...” “

Yes, that’s right. So, Master Ed... my master only serves the highest quality dishes prepared with pride by top chefs. “It is an insult to me, who is in charge of the meal, to recklessly bring another cook into Master Ed’s residence.”

Belle suddenly started making strange noises. He was even telling strange lies about being the master and all.

Belle has no pride or pride as a chef. I just use it as part of my livelihood.

Although I’m good at cooking, I don’t do anything to take unnecessary pride in it.

But Belle had a desperate look on her face.

Those two people could never be allowed to come to my residence... Their faces showed a strangely determined determination.