Taming The Villainesses

Episode 274.1

I heard that the main stronghold of the Draco family, the Ten Thousand Peaks, was an oriental world, with people dressed in silk.

So, I intentionally booked a high-end fairy restaurant with a strong oriental feel and waited for Mirna to arrive.

Thump thump.

I’m nervous.

“I’ll say it again, I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do.”

Elga voiced some rather pessimistic concerns. But she didn’t try to stop me or leave the place.

It’s a relief that Elga was here with me, even while grumbling. If I were alone, I’d probably be even more nervous.

After waiting for a while, the sliding door opened and Mirna Draco appeared, dressed in a beautiful oriental outfit—with graceful lines and patterns.

It was reminiscent of a fairy’s wing robe and something a princess of the Dragon Palace would wear. The black silk was embroidered with a long golden dragon.

In the past, the head of the Draco family was called the Dragon King, so referring to Mirna as a princess of the Dragon Palace wasn’t entirely inaccurate.

“Lady Mirna, you’ve dressed up so beautifully. I almost didn’t recognize you for a moment.”

“Hmph, let’s skip the formalities. You said you had something to discuss. What’s this all about?”

━Yingyingyaing.

Yingying was here as well.

Mirna glanced around the restaurant, and frowned—noticing Elga’s presence.

“I thought this was going to be a private meeting between the two of us. It seems that’s not the case. Sir Theo, could you explain what’s going on?”

“As for this meeting, why don’t we start with a meal? I’ve selected a restaurant and menu that I think Lady Mirna will like. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.”

Since it was already lunchtime, I figured it was best to start by filling Mirna’s stomach. After all, people tend to be more relaxed and generous when they’re full.

After finishing the meal, Mirna wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. Then, with a rather firm voice, she spoke up.

“So, will you explain now? If you keep saying nothing, I’m going to feel like you’re just playing with me.”

“Um…”

I glanced at Elga. But Elga, as if she didn’t know either, averted her gaze. It was her way of telling me to handle it on my own.

In fact, I came here prepared for that.

To confess various things to Mirna and confront her with sincerity—.

It’s a very simple thing.

However, people were surprisingly not that honest.

Whether by choice or by circumstance, many of us live by keeping our true feelings deeply hidden in our hearts.

Sometimes, in certain situations, hiding one’s true feelings for everyone’s sake was even considered a virtue.

That’s why a confession, whether it’s confessing love or admitting a mistake, usually requires a lot of courage. It consumes a lot of energy and commitment.

So, I first tried to figure out where and how to start explaining to Mirna. Then, after some thought, I slowly began to speak.

“Mirna-nim, the reason I called you here is because I need to confess something very important today.”

“… Confess? At this point, is there still something you need to confess to me, Sir Theo?”

“Well, please listen first. But before that, I’d like you to make a promise. No matter what you hear, please try not to get too upset or angry.”

It’s like a speed bump.

Call it a warning.

If I’m playing a horror game and there’s a run button for the player, it usually means there’s a reason you’ll have to run.

Just like that, I laid down a bit of insurance with Mirna. She looked back and forth between me and Elga, seemingly even more suspicious of what I was about to say.

“You’re not both just trying to mess with me, are you?”

“No, we’re not. Anyway, can you promise me that?”

“Sir Theo, you know I don’t make promises lightly.”

“But I can’t tell you if you don’t promise. So many things could change depending on what I say next.”

“You’re the one who called me here, and now you’re saying you can’t tell me? I don’t understand this at all.”

Mirna seemed a bit annoyed. But she must be curious about why I’m making such a fuss. After all, it’s only natural for humans to be curious.

No one would be uninterested in important matters concerning their future.

Curiosity and creed.

Torn between the two, Mirna finally seemed to reach a conclusion and said.

“Fine, I promise I won’t get upset. So, tell me why you invited me to such an expensive place on your day off, Sir Theo.”

Alright.

Although it’s just a verbal agreement, I’ve secured some level of cooperation from Mirna. So, I decided to slowly unfold the words I had planned in my mind, step by step.

“Actually, there’s something I haven’t told you yet, Ladt Mirna. It’s a story that, in a way, relates to my birth…”

“Is it about your nymph mother?”

Mirna cut in as if she had been waiting for this moment. A story about my nymph mother? That certainly piques interest, but unfortunately, that’s not what I’m here to talk about.

“…… Well, no. Hear me out for now. I don’t know how Lady Mirna perceives me, but the truth is, I am the heir to a rather noble family.”

“The heir to a noble family? Were there noble families among the nymphs?”

“No, let’s set aside the nymph part for a moment. Think about it. Anyway, I’m telling you this because I truly trust and believe in Lady Mirna, so please listen seriously.”

Mirna gently stroked Yingying, who was nestled in her arms.

━Kyuiing.

“I’ve always been serious.”

… She does seem that way. Mirna has always been serious.

That’s why I was afraid to reveal the truth to her. Because you never know what someone as serious as Mirna might do.

Then Mirna asked.

“When you say you’re the heir—eldest, of a noble family, do you mean you’re the son of a knight or noble who’s been granted a title? On your father’s side?”

“You could say that.”