The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 122
The Emperor couldnāt help but burst into laughter at Roxelyn’s calm words, his expression mixed with disbelief.
Beneath his fiercely furrowed brows, a hint of displeasure could be seen in his eyes.
Noticing the rare display of emotion from the Emperor, Roxelyn continued.
After listening quietly to her long explanation, the Emperor finally spoke.
“So, the disappearance case was to kidnap children who had just awakened their Abyss to use them as experimental subjects in ‘Makruxa,’ and the arson case was to obtain excellent weapons. Is that correct?”
“Thatās one reason, and another isā¦ to collect comrades.”
“ā¦Comrades?”
Roxelyn nodded.
The reason Makruxa was established.
The reason Makruxa plotted to overthrow the state, to revolt, and to rebel.
“Do you know the conditions to become part of Makruxaās leadership, Your Majesty?”
There wasnāt much known about Makruxa in this world yet.
They were so good at cutting off their trails and scattering, that even the Emperor, despite deploying Lavis, had little information.
āā¦If the reason the Ducal Lady was able to obtain this information was truly because of the Abyss, sheās an invaluable asset we must not lose.ā
While the Emperor was lost in thought, Roxelyn continued.
“The Abyss usually manifests strongly in those with noble blood.”
“ā¦ā¦.”
“There are various names for those who are considered the leaders of Makruxa.”
Roxelyn smiled slightly.
“The forgotten and abandoned. Those who are nobles but cannot be nobles. The disgrace of the households. Those who exist but should not exist. Those who must live hidden in the shadows all their livesā¦”
The Emperor paused.
Once upon a time, Roxelyn herself had received such an invitation.
“Those who were condemned for the mere crime of being born and had to grow up under constant scorn and contempt.”
When Roxelyn said this, the Emperor straightened his half-leaning body.
Roxelyn met his gaze directly and spoke.
“They are illegitimate children of nobles.”
As soon as Roxelyn finished speaking, the smile disappeared from the Emperor’s face.
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“ā¦There is a reported interference.”
“Yes, it seems it will be difficult to continue as planned.”
Aximus scratched his head in annoyance as he spoke to the person sitting opposite him.
Yawning widely, the man’s open mouth conveyed nothing but irritation.
āThat little lady is more capable than I thought.ā
As Aximus thought this, he looked up.
Thanks to that girl, various things were messed up, and the plan was falling apart.
“Is it that Ducal Lady Roxelyn Bellion again?”
“Wellā¦”
Aximus nodded obediently at the ‘Kingās’ words.
Sitting cross-legged in the chair, he rocked his body back and forth and rubbed his chin.
“It’s really surprising. That gloomy and timid young lady is doing this muchā¦”
He spoke lightly and chuckled.
“Behave yourself, Aximus.”
At the other’s words, Aximus pouted his lips and shrugged as if it was boring.
“As you know, Your Majesty, I was born and raised on the streets. This title of Count is something I can never get used to.”
“Such positions come with weight.”
“Well, it was exciting to get to kill all those unlucky bastards, but this isn’t fun.”
Count Aximus Baldur.
The count, who held his position with bloodstained hands, muttered discontentedly and shrugged.
“The plan is proceeding well. It won’t be long now.”
“Isnāt that pretty little lady constantly interfering with every single thing~?”
Oh, I’m not mocking Your Majesty.
The seemingly idle man added with a light laugh.
Although the King glared fiercely at the man before him, it had no effect on Aximus.
Tsk.
He clicked his tongue.
Aximus was one of the chosen few, born with the rare ability to handle both earth and fire Abysses, but his arrogant nature was a problem.
“That’s simple. I just need to make her my Queen.”
“ā¦Queen? Suddenly? Do you think sheāll come over to our side when it’s obvious sheās trying to hinder us?”
“Convincing her is your job. There will be a banquet soon.”
It was clear that by āconvincing,ā he meant to secure her agreement.
By any means necessary.
“Sounds good. Itāll be fun. I’ve been wanting to have a chat with the little lady anyway.”
Aximus, who had been wanting to meet Roxelyn again, smiled as he touched his arm, which had been torn off once and then clumsily reattached.
And a few days later, the Khan of Kaluta led an envoy into the Empire.
The grand banquet to welcome Kaluta was held the following day.