This Three Year Old Is a Villainess-Chapter 255

I felt it at first sight.

The gaze of the ancient Mikael, Bakira, and Ceylon as they looked at the child.

Because I had seen that look before.

And seeing the blessing, I was certain.

“That blessing is <Reading>, right? My <Reading>!”

[Child.]

“Yes, come out and talk. Even just give me a hint. I’ll try to guess─”

[I love you.]

“......”

[Deeply, very deeply.]

“......Come out.”

[Life and soul were not precious before you.]

Mikael’s voice deepened.

[That was all we were.]

Soon, light began to gather around.

As always at the end, the floating sensation came.

No matter how much I begged, Mikael didn’t seem to want to show himself before me.

I sighed.

“I know.”

[......]

“You seem to love very much.”

Every ‘father’s’ expression changed when standing before the child.

Even when pretending to be stern, if the child frowned,

[O-oh! She’s crying, crying!]

[See, I told you not to shout.]

[My daughter is not angry. Yes, yes. She’s sad.]

─They would quickly pick her up and rock her gently.

Then the child who cried sadly would pout and bury her face in one of the fathers’ necks.

The fathers liked it best when the child clung like that.

“The child loved her fathers very much too.”

[Is that so.]

“No matter how deep the darkness, how loud the thunder, or how high the place was, I wasn’t afraid of any of it.”

[......I see.]

“Because the fathers were there.”

[......That’s right.]

Before losing consciousness,

golden petals gathering and shining filled my eyes.

Mikael appeared among the petals.

“Mikael! ...Father.”

He smiled faintly.

[You don’t know how much you wanted to hear those words. It’s okay if you can’t understand how deep our feelings were.]

Mikael grabbed my shoulder.

[This is a message from your other father who has the power of foresight.]

“Yes?”

[Your friend won’t live long.]

“Friend... you don’t mean Mari? Then what should I do?!”

“Don’t try to save her.”

“No... I can’t let Mari die. She is my friend. And if she dies, Dalia will─!”

[You must not try to save her. That way, you can avoid the misfortune ahead─]

Chijijijijik.

Mikael’s voice distorted with noise.

At that moment, clang! A sharp sound as shackles wrapped around Mikael’s body.

“Father!”

He was dragged into the darkness by the shackles.

[I still love you.]

─Leaving those last words.

A dazzling light wrapped around my body.

And I lost consciousness.

“Huk!”

I suddenly jerked upright.

‘Is this reality?’

The feeling of wind touching my body was different from before.

I groaned in pain.

“Every time I faint and wake up, I feel like I’m dying...”

“Really? That’s a relief. I’d be upset if I were the only one about to have a heart attack.”

It was Han Ji-hyuk’s voice.

I quickly looked to the side.

Han Ji-hyuk and Mari were staring at me.

“Huh?”

“What’s ‘huh’! Is fainting your hobby? Why do you keep falling over like that!”

“Ah...”

“If you’re going to fall, don’t do useless things! You don’t know how shocked I was to find you holding crying Mari─”

“Mari!”

I hurriedly got up and checked Mari’s body all over.

I grabbed her cheeks, turned her face quickly, and checked her arms and legs.

“Are you okay?”

“Not okay at all...”

“Right, suddenly the restraint was lifted and you used blessings, so you can’t be fine─!”

“You actually stopped breathing!”

Mari shouted fiercely.

Then she glared sharply at me.

“Do you know how scared I was?”

“Sorry, sorry.”

Mari looked at Han Ji-hyuk.

“Can I hit you a little today?”

“I agree.”

Seeing they really looked like raising fists, I changed the subject.

“But where is this place? Not inside Ombre.”

“Nearby hospital. We had to move quickly somewhere.”

“Oh.”

That was a relief.

If I’d collapsed and returned to the mansion, there’d be another fuss.

‘Fainting isn’t a hobby, but it’s becoming a specialty.’

Others rarely faint once in a lifetime, but I keep doing it regularly.

“Where is Masa?”

“Well...”

Han Ji-hyuk and Mari looked at each other.

Something was strange.

I frowned at Han Ji-hyuk.

“Where is it?”

“The mansion.”

“Ishiron?”

“No...”

Han Ji-hyuk hesitated to speak. Mari spoke for him.

“Astra Second Mansion.”

“At our house?”

“Yeah.”

I sighed and looked out the window.

‘Masa, you’re really going to get a harsh lesson now.’

─Thinking that.

Astra Second Mansion.

Our maid smiled and brought tea.

“Mari’s younger sister?”

“Ah, yes!”

Masa flinched, holding her skirt.

Astra Second Mansion was really splendid.

As magnificent as the historic Ishiron Mansion.

The interior and furniture were more luxurious, making every sight a feast for the eyes.

‘And the servants are kind too...’

When I said she was Mari’s sister, the servants let her in.

They had no reason to doubt, since they looked so alike.

Above all, Jeanne and Erilot, who knew Mari and Masa’s situation, were absent.

There was no reason not to admit Masa.

“By the way, hasn’t your sister come in yet?”

“No, she went to accompany the young lady.”

“Ah...”

“Uncomfortable? It’s okay. Our masters treat servants very well. They won’t mind a guest.”

“Yes...”

“Also, you’re special because you’re Mari’s sister.”

“Because I’m my sister’s younger sister?”

“Mari is the young lady’s good friend.”

“Friend...”

The maid chuckled and pushed a bowl with snacks.

“And she’s smart and capable, so the mansion’s servants like her.”

Masa’s expression turned sour.

‘My sister is getting attention here too.’

Probably because Erilot was close to Mari.

The reason was obvious.

‘The quiet sister who moves freely was to their taste.’

Now she didn’t like Erilot.

Because she knew why they treated her sister well.

‘They knew who I was but kept silent and toyed with me.’

Poor Alexis, who was engaged to such a girl.

“What are you thinking about?”

The maid asked.

Masa flinched and raised her head.

“Ah, nothing.”

“You don’t have to be so startled. I’m not scolding you. It’s just that sometimes your thoughts are like Mari’s, so it’s interesting.”

“I see...”

Masa embarrassedly smoothed her hair.

Then glanced at the maid.

“By the way, this parlor is very pretty. As expected of a place where nobles stay─”

“Huh? No. We can’t put servants’ guests in the masters’ parlor.”

“What?”

“This is the servants’ lounge.”

Masa was surprised.

This room really was pretty.

Not only were there antique and fancy furniture, but even the decorations looked very expensive.

Masa stammered, and the maid chuckled.

“Maybe you worry your sister would be in trouble if you came. Don’t worry. The place you came through is the servants’ passage.”

“Ah, Astra Second Mansion has a nice place even for servants.”

“Right? I was surprised the first time too. Now I see it’s all thanks to the young lady.”

“Erilot?”

“Yeah. The young lady always says, ‘A good employer comes from good welfare and good wages.’”

Other nobles seemed to look down on the young lady like a fool.

‘But the young lady’s decision was right.’

Because such a good workplace didn’t exist elsewhere, and people work hard because they don’t want to leave.

The inside matters of Astra Mansion never got out beyond the gates.

“How good our young lady is as an employer — a bonus came out again this time. °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° Ah, do you know what a bonus is?”

“No...”

“It’s like extra pay. Given on holidays or for excellent work, it’s quite a bit more than the salary─!”

The maid spoke excitedly.

Servants entering the lounge heard and joined the conversation.

“She definitely gives orders, and if the work is too much, she hires more people!”

“You get discounts at Astra’s businesses. Thanks to that, I went on a trip with my mother.”

“More than anything...”

“Yeah, more than anything...”

Male and female servants both cupped their cheeks and screamed “Kyaa─!” in delight.

“Proud!”

“So proud~!”

The servants suddenly popped their faces near Masa.

“You’re called the strongest Wonhwa, the treasure of Astra.”

“Even the great master (Duke Astra) is so smitten with the young lady, he doesn’t know what to do.”

“She looks perfect on the outside but no one knows how cute she really is.”

“When she’s half-asleep and blinking, I just want to hug her without realizing it...!”

Masa’s expression turned reluctant.

Poor people.

‘They don’t know her bad temper.’

In truth, they’re just being played with too.

Masa bit her lip hard.

‘Should I tell them?’

Yes, it’s pitiful these good people like Erilot without knowing anything.

“I think I need to be a little careful...”

“Careful? About what?”

“Well, you never know what she’s thinking inside.”

“Inside?”

The servants blinked and looked at each other.

Then nodded with an “Ah!”

“Right, the young lady is so kind she might be enduring complaints.”

“We have to work even harder...!”

“By the way, the dress the young lady bought last month seems uncomfortable.”

“The decoration is uncomfortable? Bring it!”

“Needle and thread too! Hurry!”

The servants began to move in perfect coordination.

Masa frowned in confusion.

‘Why are they like this?’

If you’re overwhelmed too much, you lose your mind; it’s exactly that.

While thinking that, a displeased gaze fell on Masa.

The sharp-eyed maid glared at her.

“Do you think the young lady is different inside and out?”

“Ah, no, that’s not it...”

“Right, I hope it’s just a misunderstanding.”

The maid who read Masa’s mind crossed her arms.

She was very loyal to Erilot, especially noted by Heidi and Betty.

“How long will that girl stay here?”

“Huh? Mari’s not back yet...”

“Then send her to the servants’ dormitory. It’s dangerous here since internal mansion information might leak.”

“Uh-huh. Masa, right? Let me show you the dorm.”

Masa hesitated to get up.

The displeased looks made her uncomfortable.

Masa left the room with a maid.

When the child sulked, the maid looked at her pityingly.

“Don’t mind Jane’s words. She doesn’t think you’ll leak information. She’s just very cautious.”

“Yes...”

“By the way, when will Mari come? It’s a bit awkward to be in a room without the mistress, so you can stay in my room─”

They walked chatting.

At the corridor’s end, a boy about ten years old ran.

“The master and young masters have returned!”

“Oh? I heard today they were going to Astra Manor?”

“Looks like the schedule changed.”

“That’s a big deal. Dinner must not be ready!”

Masa’s eyes widened.

‘Count and princes have returned?’

She spoke to the maid who was flustered.

“Um.”

“Yes?”

“They seem busy; if you show me the way, I’ll go alone.”

“But...”

“I’m also a servant of a noble mansion, so I know the situation. You’re busy, right?”

“Uh-huh, that’s right. Then go alone? Just keep going straight and turn the corner with the sea painting.”

“Yes.”

“You’re smart like your sister.”

The maid chuckled and greeted Masa.

Then hurried on with the boy.

Masa walked down the corridor.

After some distance, a fork appeared on the right.

Since the sea painting hadn’t appeared yet, she should keep going straight...

‘If I take the side path, it must be the main mansion.’

Where Astra’s masters were.

Masa clenched her fists.

And turned right.

“Definitely the passage connected to the main mansion.”

The path was much more luxurious than where she had been.

In every vase were vibrant, freshly picked tulips.

As she walked quietly, she heard voices from afar.

“Why suddenly reorganize the capital?”

“There was a noble incident in the shopping district. They’re looking for the culprit.”

“Shopping district? Erilot’s there!”

“She took monsters with her. It shouldn’t be dangerous.”

I glimpsed three big shadows passing by.

I hurried after Masa.

Though only their backs were visible, I recognized them at once.

‘The Astra princes.’

Suddenly, my chest pounded.

People who might be my older brothers.

The three princes of Astra were famous.

[As beautiful as Alexis, stronger than adults, and heavily inherited Astra blood.]

Masa had heard rumors too.

‘The youngest prince is said to be wise.’

He wouldn’t dismiss her story as nonsense.

Masa ran toward them.

“Um, excuse me...!”

That was when.

Snap!

Someone sharply grabbed her wrist.

The three princes who were about ten steps ahead turned to look at her.

Masa opened her eyes wide and looked sideways. The one holding her wrist was...

“Y-Young Lady?”

It was Erilot.

Masa shrank her shoulders.

Mari was behind Erilot.

‘She snitched.’

Masa swallowed dryly.

She couldn’t get kicked out like this.

She had to tell the princes the truth.

“I have something to tell the princes! Actually, I...!”