Chapter 28: CHP 28

"Look, it's Princess Deborah!'

"Quickly, lower your eyes. Don't stare at her!"

After Louis Gargell appeared at the Academy with a large bouquet of flowers, my bad reputation has unintentionally increased, especially among the young  noblemen.

The rumors that I made the gentleman, who came to confess to me, run away crying, spread very quickly.

"I heard that she made the son of a local Lord from the west, ran away trembling and crying as if he had seen a ghost."

"What on earth did she do to him, that he had to run away while pooping his pants?"

"That is what everyone is wondering."

The rumor was spread by those people who were overflowing with unnecessary curiosity and watched what happened between me and Louis Gargell from afar.

"This is not the first time that Princess Deborah has made a gentleman cry. Do you remember William Lemont, he also said that after the fact-finding meeting, he went home and cried all night.

Recently, it is said that he has convulsions just from looking at the color purple."

"Damn it! She has received Duke Seymour's favor, so you can't even confront her."

"These days even arrogant people like her are called geniuses."

"Yes, she is slowly evolving, from just a viper to a venomous viper."

"Who on earth will have the confidence to escort Princess Deborah to the Spring Flower Ball?

"Who knows. But we need to choose a partner as soon as possible."

"And in Princess Deborah's case, maybe she will try to coerce someone to be her partner."

"Well if she choses me, I'm planning to become very sick. Cough, cough, I wouldn't dare to pass my sickness to her Highness the Princess of Seymour."

"Yes me to, I might have an urgent matter that day and can't attend..."

'Haaa...everything is so bothersome.

Even though I  defeated Louis Gargell and made Belreck slave nomber 2, the situation at the Academy is taking a turn for the worse.

I think that I have become a villain that makes not only the ladies cry, but also the gentlemen.'

I rubbed my forehead when I heard the discussions that where going around the campus.

'Even though I am proud that I live a good life as a villain, without any character changes, I am getting a headache from the problem I am facing right now.

What man will have the courage to be my partner for the ball?'

"Father and Belreck are excluded from the candidates. The Spring Flower ball is an event for the younger generation with an enjoyable and happy atmosphere, so unlike Thanksgiving, immediate family members can't be escorts."

Arin Oslot's eyes twitched when she heard about my problem.

"I was moved by your resolution, determination and charisma.

Those ugly people that don't even have a sense of fashion or character for that matter, are only disgusting men.

It was only right to coldly tear him apart, so that in the future, they don't get confused and try something like that again."

'That is exactly my problem right now, that they are afraid of trying. '

When I looked up at Arin, who was talking gibberish, her big eyes suddenly filled with tears, and she started to sway back and forth on her feet

"Anyway, Princess Deborah, please call me whenever you need me."

With her face and ears as red as a tomato, she ran away, after bowing multiple times.

I stared at her back, which was getting smaller and smaller in the distance.

'I feel like I bullied her as well, but she discreetly flattered me and said everything she wanted to say, even though she was shaking like a squirrel.

The Blancia Master said that she is a sincere and kind young lady, so it must be true.'

After I secretly met with Arin, I came out from the back of the Magic

Building and walked towards the path that lead to the east gate of the Academy.

I found out that the Theology Building, where Mia goes to, is located on the west side, so I didn't even step in that direction anymore because I know how unlucky I can be.

'I should also investigate the Commercial area near the East gate.

I neglected to proceed with the cafe business, because of the patent rights.

But finding a good location is surprisingly very hard. For a franchise business, the first store must be a big success, and the location is one of the most important issue, it is not easy to decide.

After all the location is half of the business.

The Yones district, where I did the market research, is eliminated from the list because of the Blancia Master's Maisond cafe that is already firmly established there.

And I am aiming for a cafe with a young and trendy concept to make it popular among the younger generation.

It would be great if I could find a place in the Horun district.

From what I could see, many major facilities are located there like the Imperial Family, the Academy, the Wizard Association, the Knights, a Temple and so on.

And there seems to be a larger population than in the others districts, so there must be a lot of good businesses in that area.

I can make a lot of money with my cafe, I should focus on that. After all I have never been popular, who needs a partner for...'

As I was walking toward the East gate, deep in thoughts, I heard a cat meowing somewhere and stopped.

'Is this area, a cat area?'

I looked around the wooded landscape, I narrowed my eyes when I saw a person shining in the distance.

'Isidor!'

Isidor was on his knees, petting a golden hair cat.

'I must admit that, Isidor, petting a small animal in a green forest landscape looks like an mythical elf.'

"Do you want more?"

Isidor pulled a small snack from his pocket and the cat immediately devoured it.

"What a good kitty."

Isidor said in a soft tone and smiled.

'Deborah has a healthy 20 per 20 eyesight in both eyes, so even from afar I can see his friendly smile, and I think that I am having trouble breathing because he is so handsome.

Oddly enough, Isidor's path often overlappes with mine, like right now, and I had the pleasure to see his handsome face quite a few time. So I deluded myself into thinking that I had gotten a little used to his handsomness.

What cocky thoughts I had. Here in front me is a fatal view, a handsome man and a cute cat. It is just too much for me.😍'

I stood there, mesmerized by the splendid view when Isidor turned his head towards me.

"Ohhh!"

His pink lips parted slightly.

'I must have stared too intensely that I got caught!'( ；∀；)

"Princess Deborah!"

Isidor got up and greeted me first and started to approach me.

Only looking in his emerald eyes, was enough to make me so nervous that my muscles became stiff. I was so embarrassed that I got caught staring, but I pretended that I didn't see anything and feigned innocence, with a cold face.

"Long time no see Sir. Isidor."

"I know, right. This is probably the first time we meet since the fact-finding meeting.

I was deeply impressed with the formula that you improved."

Isidor talked with me so naturally even giving me compliments.

"That wasn't something impressive, at least for me. Have a good day."

I was about to run away after bluffing my way out, but the cat that was with Isidor blocked my path.

"He is a very wary kitten, but I guess he likes you very much, surprisingly."

It had no other choice but to stop, the reason the kitten liked me so much was because I had catnip in my shawls pocket.

'I have been going to see the Blancia Master too often, lately.'

"Do you like Princess Deborah that much?"

Isidor bent his knees and stroked the kittens chin. And when I looked down I saw his unrealistic handsome face from another angle.

'Ahhh, my heart is going to stop. Indeed I lived a good life...'

"O, Princess Deborah have you perhaps gotten a partner for the Spring Flower ball?"

Isidor asked me at the very moment when I thought I was going to have a heart attack from his beauty attack.

"Why do you want to know?"

Isidor smiled swetly wich made his cute eyebags appear.

"I was wondering, if you don't have one, would you give me the honor of escorting you this time?"

'W-What?! Why would a precious person like him want to go with me?'

"I don't have a partner yet and I heard that you don't either."

'I really don't have anyone, but if I line up all the lady's that want to go with him, I can build the Great Wall of China.'

"Princess Deborah isn't it your turn to show off your nosiness?"

He looked at the ground, while he reminded me that he hepled me when I had that big fight with Philap.

'He is like just like big puppy. But still very suspicious. Why is he asking me, out of all the people?

But it is a good thing, he appeared exactly at the right moment since the ball is just around the corner and I don't haveapartner.'

I hesitated a little but I couldn't lose this chance.

"Alright, I will accept your offer for now."

When he heard my answer, he smiled brightly making his dimples appear.

'What a blinding smile.'

"I understand, that means that I have a chance in becoming your partner, if nobody else appears."

"Don't misunderstand... i-it is just that I am capricious sometimes. I have an appointment right now, so I have to go."

"An appointment?"

"Yes, goodbye then."

Because I was embarrassed by his happy reaction to my answer, I didn't even know how to act, so I quickly ran to the Blancia Master.

'Master! Where the hell did you go in this crucial moment?'

I bit my lip because of the impatience I was feeling.

"Princess Deborah. Please wait a little bit, the Master will arrive soon."

One of his informant cautiously told me.

When I heard the news that the Blancia Master arrived, I quickly went in his office.

But today, for some reason, the Blancia Master, who always stayed calm in his chair, was now breathing hard while his shoulders went up and down.

"I am sorry, I came in the wrong moment, it seems that I have interrupted your work. "

"No, I was just exercising a bit."

'I see, that is the reason he is in such a good shape, because he works out regularly even though he is an informant.'

"Did something happen that you came here all of a sudden without an appointment?"

The Blancia Master gulped down a glass of water.

"Last time I asked you to look into Isidor Visconti, can you show me the data you have on him so far?

That man, there is something really strange about him."

"Something strange?"

His cold face became even colder, after he heard my words.

"Yes, he asked me to be his partner for the ball out of nowhere. That is very suspicious."

"What is so suspicious about that? What is wrong with asking to escort you to the ball?"

"I am not exactly sure. It feels like there is something that he wants... Maybe he wants get something from my father through me…"

"Princess, I don't know why you are having such negative thoughts, but you should calm down for now and take a look at the data I have investigated."

"Final the final FINAL Finaly finished the final finished part"

I narrowed my eyes as I looked at the words written on the left side of the paper.

"Master, you must have edited the data quite a few times."

'He is a nerd, but he still went through so much trial and error to fix the data correctly.

Just as I expected, Isidor is no ordinary guy.'

"What?! Why is this here? The real final data is this one, Princess."

"Ahem."

"Appearance, wealth, power, ability, reputation and character. I expressed it with my best vocabulary and as genuine as possible. I tried to select only objective facts."

After I read the data he handed me, I felt very dispirited.

"Is this everything?"

"For now, yes."

'So if I go by the data given to me by the BlanciaMaster, Isidor Visconti is a man with a score of 10 out of 10, from all 6 points of view.

Like a perfect hexagon.

He is the most handsome man in the empire. A chaebol who owns many gold mines, a swordsman comparable to Diera and the only son of Visconti, so he is guaranteed to become the head of the family.

His personality is humble yet decisive… This is all flatter! How can a person be so perfect!

Alright, let's say that is the case with the his first characteristics, but how can he define Isidor's personality so easily?'

"Master?"

I called  him with a serios look on my face.

"Yes, Princess."

"I don't dare to question your abilities, but do you happen to have any kind of ulterior motive towards Sir. Isidor? I feel like this data biased."

The Blancia Master looked at me without saying a word.

"You didn't you feel anything suspicious during the investigation? Or something strange, nothing at all?"

"Princess, I think that you are strange, you seem to look at Isidor Visconti with prejudice."

'Is he is pouting?! Don't tell me that he is one of the male fans of Isidor's.

I can't believe that I caught him.'

"Alright, I understand. There is nothing stinky about Isidor Visconti.

"Stinky?…No, he just smells good."

Suddenly, I remembered that arousing scent that lingered in my nose after Isidor helped me in to the carriage.

"Ahem, Ahem. Master, you sound like you smelled him before."

"What? It was a metaphor! A metaphor!"

"Alright, alright, I will fully understand the Master's ulterior motives, for now."

"Princess, you are a very wary person."

I kept my mouth shut when I saw that he looked somehow sad.

'I still think that Isidor is suspicious, but I need to temporarily suspend the investigation or the trust that I have built so far with the Blancia Master might brake if I make it obvious.

It seems that in the end, I have no choice but to face Isidor Visconti by myself.(｡-ω-)

It seems that Isidor Visconti is a very meticulous person, who never does anything that can make him become vulnerable. So much so, that even the Blancia Master, who is the best at finding dirt about people, couldn't find anything about him and became his fan.

It seems that he is flawless at everything. Well, Isidor isn't popular for nothing, after all.'

I sighed inwardly and petted Cookie, who was looking at me with sparkling eyes.

'Now that I keep seeing him, he is kind of cute. But my heart still drops from fear when he shows off his long fangs.'

While I tickled his chin, Cookie narrowed his eyes and purred.

'Come to think of it, his fur color is similar to the cat that Isidor was petting earlier.

This world seems to have many animals with golden fur.'

"Master, my business here is done. I will go back now."

While I got up to pay the commission fee, he suddenly called me.

"Princess?"

"Yes?"

"Who will be your partner for the Spring Flower ball? I am not really curious, but you mentioned it a little while ago."

He asked as he flicked through his papers.

"Ooo the ball... Master?"

"Yes, Princess. "

"Won't you act as my partner for the ball? I will give you a very generous commission if you do."

When he heard my question, that he, the Master of a secret organization to be my partner for the ball, his gray pupils trembled rapidly like an earthquake.

"I am only joking."

"Princess, you have no talent for jokes."

'Truth be told, I was half sincere. Is there really no alternative, other than Isidor?

Thanks to that bastard, Louis Gargell, everyone avoides me. If I try to take someone by force, it is most likely that they would break one of their legs, than come with me to the ball.

And I refuse to walk around the ballroom with a man that has a poopy face!

Even villainesses has a standard for romance fantasies.'

"I will be going now."

I lightly waved my hand towards the Blancia Master, who was sitting absent mindedly, and returned home.

In the end, that night I started writing a letter asking Isidor to be my official escort to the upcoming Spring Flower ball.

'From Deborah Seymour to Isidor Visconti'

The whole time I was writing the letter, Isidor's sweet smile lingered in my head.

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