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Episode 106

“So what are you ultimately planning with Luna Laurencia, mother?”

Clatter, clatter, the sound of a teacup being stirred with a teaspoon. Carmel elegantly drank black tea with enough sugar cubes dissolved in it.

“Luna Laurencia… We didn’t talk about anything special. About the clothes that are popular these days?”

“You say the same thing as her. But if we were to meet in public like this, didn’t that mean there was no need to hide it anymore?”

“So to speak, it’s a quiz for you. Hehehe, Sarah Lustier. Can you really see through it?”

Carmel smiled seductively yet coldly. Perhaps because the effects of the curse still remain strong, today’s Carmel looks like a particularly evil woman.

“Is it okay if you come out like that? So far, your mother’s plans have never succeeded, right? If you lose again this time, you will be humiliated to the extreme… Can you handle it?”

Evoking memories of humiliation has always been effective. The history of shame that had accumulated so far was a great weakness for Carmel.

But this time it seemed a little different.

“That’s what I’ll say, Princess Sera. The moment everything becomes clear is when you are defeated. I’m already looking forward to it. A moment to sweetly savor the tears you will shed.”

You seem quite confident in this plan. Or is this also a curse buff?

I also didn’t come here with any particular basis. The best thing to do is to provoke Carmel into revealing the secret. If Carmel doesn’t make a mistake, there isn’t much information to be gained.

Then, let’s shake it a little more.

“I’m thinking about adding a little special flavor this time.”

Carmel did not answer, but glanced at me, then elegantly lifted the teacup and brought it to her lips. As I watch those arrogant movements, my dark delusions ignite in earnest.

“The naked mother was tied up in chains and dragged around in front of the public all day. Oh, I’m planning on covering my face, so don’t worry. Put on something that resembles a mask. As for the crime, it would be perfect if it were a female spy from the empire.”

Carmel put down her teacup and looked at me. The expression is still expressionless. It wasn’t easy to read what he was thinking.

“It would be a waste to share my mother’s sexy body, which is mine and mine alone, with everyone… But still, the duty of a royal is to love the people. It’s okay to give at least a little bit. Can you imagine? A vulgar insult and criticism to be poured out on a sinner with an obscene body. Perhaps on that day, in the imaginations of low-class men, my mother’s body will be defiled countless times.”

I see Carmel’s hand on the table being squeezed tightly. It seems to be effective. Although it is not revealed on the facial expression.

Carmel said with a bit of emotion in her voice.

“Are you done with your base delusions? Okay, Princess Sera. If that’s what you like, I’ll give you a chance to experience it for yourself. So that I can fulfill my royal duties. Of course, I won’t cover my face.”

In fact, this is something that Princess Sera has already experienced several times. Of course, not now, but in the novel.

Anyway, today’s Carmel is not easy. I don’t think there’s any point in bringing up other shallow delusions. I have a few cards that can agitate me, but… it’s a waste of cards to use just to agitate them.

So, let’s approach it from a different direction.

“If you get hold of Roberts Company, what will your mother do?”

What Luna Laurencia wants is Roberts Company. However, it seems unlikely that Carmel will completely hand over the delicious part to Laurencia. It was a move I made with that in mind.

Huh, the corner of Carmel’s mouth twitched up.

“Isn’t that obvious? I’m going to buy some rare jewels. Jewels with a deep, brilliant brilliance that suit me. Is there anything more valuable than letting my beauty shine?”

“Hehe, you are just like your mother.”

Listening to Carmel’s answer, I felt uneasy.

I felt a strange sense of discomfort. From Carmel’s smile after hearing my question, and from her prepared answer as a perfect villainess.

What I saw there was like the feeling of satisfaction you get when the expected questions appear on the test.

I kept my smile and calmly put my hand to the teacup. I couldn’t stop thinking as I swallowed the bitter tea that didn’t contain any sugar.

Something is wrong. Something is missing. The most unsettling thing is that I can’t even figure out what that something is.

What is Carmel planning with Laurencia?

No, is that premise really true?

Let’s calm down.

In a situation where there is still no sufficient basis for judgment, glee at Carmel’s every reaction is nothing more than getting caught up in it.

That would be a sound mindset to have in this situation. Being unwavering would be a rational decision here.

But… I know Carmel better than anyone else.

I read the novel dozens of times, and even after being reincarnated here, my eyes were always focused on Carmel’s face.

When Carmel is happy, when she is angry, when she goes away, when she is embarrassed, when she is in despair, and when she feels affection. I have all of Carmel’s expressions perfectly preserved in a gallery in my mind.

That’s why it’s a sense of discomfort that I was able to capture.

My reason tells me that I must not be shaken. My intuition tells me that it is dangerous as it is.

What should I follow?

“What’s going on, Sarah? Suddenly I started sweating like that.”

Carmel brought her hand holding the handkerchief to my face. I inadvertently put my head back and avoided his touch.

I frowned as if I regretted showing my inner turmoil, but it was already too late.

“Hehe, ahaha, ahahahahaha!”

Carmel’s cold laughter pierces my ears. Carmel said with sarcasm soaked in.

“There’s nothing to be so scared, Sarah. This is the story you brought up, right? If you ask earnestly, I can commit the crime instead of the people. Of course, it would be as humiliating as everything I’ve been through so far combined.”

“…That won’t happen. Never…”

It’s a voice that makes me tremble even when I hear it. Listening to that, Carmel had an eerily happy face that I had never seen before.

“Okay, I’ll be looking forward to it. But please don’t disappoint me. If you give up too soon, the pleasure of conquering will be diminished. Hehe, hehehe.”

I jumped up from my seat with a look of defeat on my face. Carmel’s laughter continued to be heard behind me as I ran out of the room.

* * *

After Carmel’s door closed behind me, I sighed lightly.

It is certainly. Looks like he’s hiding something.

Carmel publicly invited Luna Laurencia. That was information I couldn’t have known.

In other words, it could be said that Carmel deliberately gave me information.

There is a real card that is still hidden. It’s also powerful enough to guarantee victory. Just being able to be sure of that is a great harvest.

Even though it was just an act, it hurt my pride to act like I was shocked by Carmel. Well, the higher your arrogance, the greater the joy you will feel when you break it.

Moreover, what we found out was not only that Carmel was hiding something.

Carmel’s condition is also unusual.

Carmel is no longer shaken by light kisses like before. This time, Carmel was as solid as a castle made of ice, but showed a cold response.

He was a completely different person than last time. I could only think it was Mystilia’s effect.

Does this mean the curse is getting stronger? Could it be that… the stronger the affection you have for me, the stronger the effect of the curse?

When I think about it, even in the situation just now, Carmel never mentioned killing me or harming my body.

A story about humiliating and humiliating me and even committing the crime himself. That’s similar to the feelings I have for Carmel. Twisted affection and attention.

While that meant that Carmel’s love for me was still dormant within her, it also made me think of an ominous thought.

I think Mystilia’s curse may be affecting Carmel’s affections as well.

Of course, it’s funny that I say this because I have similar feelings. But there may come a time when it goes beyond just being shady.

Like what happened to Princess Sera in the novel. In the novel, Sarah struggled in despair, losing her dignity as a princess, a woman, and a human being one by one.

A twisted love that feels ecstatic joy at the sight of that devastated state.

There was no guarantee that we would not reach that worst point.

‘Laurencia, Mystilia… we have to resolve this as soon as possible.’

If I had to pick priority among the two, it would be Laurencia. It is a real threat that is still going on at this very moment.

In other words, unless she is defeated there, Mystilia is not an immediate threat.

One more reason to respond to Tina’s invitation as quickly as possible. I know it’s dangerous, but there’s no time to panic now.

You have to jump in. Even if it’s in a pitch-black swamp where you don’t know what’s lurking there.

Thinking like that, I quickly walked towards my room.