The Villainous Noblewoman Is About to Be Forced into Love, Isn't This Wrong?-Chapter 43: You asked me to help steal the fishy cat?

“That’s not something I can say out loud,” Liana thought to herself.

“For now, let’s keep up the pretense of our ‘strained’ relationship. We can’t let Ruth suspect anything.”

The one who could solve the crisis at Venus Estate might be Eline, the protagonist, or even Liana herself—but it definitely couldn’t be Mepeilu.

Countess Ruth was only a minor villain in the early stages of the story, but she wasn’t someone who could be taken down easily.

Mepeilu was a little displeased, but she knew this wasn’t the time to throw a tantrum.

“I understand,” she nodded. “But you don’t have to worry about the antidote, Liana. I’ll take care of it. It’ll take some time, though. Since it’s a forbidden drug, there aren’t many who can refine it. I need to find the right person first.”

“No problem.”

If even Mepeilu needed time to locate someone capable of making the antidote, there was no way Liana could do it on her own—not with how restricted she was.

Mepeilu was truly a great help.

“...But Liana, you’ve been taking this drug for three whole years. Are you sure there won’t be any long-term side effects?”

She looked at Liana with concern.

Liana had no real answer to that.

Her body seemed surprisingly durable—taking a forbidden drug for three years and still being alive was already a miracle.

“...I think I’ll be fine?” she said, but even she wasn’t sure.

She didn’t even know if the antidote would actually work.

But what other choice did she have? This was the only path forward.

At that moment, a radiant light spread from Mepeilu’s hands.

It was her unique magic—Divine Radiance.

An ability imbued with pure, sacred power, making her a key figure in fighting demons.

“...Can you lift your shirt a bit? I need to examine you.”

“Sure.”

Liana didn’t hesitate, pulling up her blouse to reveal her slender waist.

Mepeilu placed a hand on Liana’s lower back, channeling her magic through her body.

A soft, warm energy spread from her fingertips.

Liana’s body was delicate and smooth, her skin flawless. A slight shift of the hand, and Mepeilu could easily reach her stomach—soft and without a trace of excess.

But now wasn’t the time for such thoughts.

She focused on examining Liana properly.

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However, to her surprise, there was nothing unusual about Liana’s body.

“...It’s exactly like a normal person’s,” Mepeilu murmured, shaking her head. “I can’t find anything strange.”

“Maybe I’m just too weak.”

“...You’re already a high-level Grand Mage at this age,” Liana flicked Mepeilu’s forehead. “There aren’t even five people in all of Lisat who can match you.”

“Besides, it’s called a forbidden drug. Of course, it has special properties. You’re just worrying too much about me.”

“...How about coming to the Lisat capital for a full examination? Maybe they’ll have other solutions.”

Mepeilu looked at her seriously.

“I’ve already invited you once before, and you refused. But if it’s under special circumstances, you could go, right?”

“...If the antidote doesn’t work, then I’ll consider it.”

It was an option.

But if Countess Ruth noticed Mepeilu acting suspiciously, she might rally most of Venus Estate’s people to support another successor. That would be a heavy blow to Mepeilu.

“For now, Liana, you don’t need to worry about your safety,” Mepeilu reassured her.

“I’ve stationed Olivia at Venus Estate to protect you.”

“You left Olivia here?”

Liana hadn’t heard anything about this.

“Yes. I can’t openly help you, but I can at least keep you safe,” Mepeilu nodded. “Don’t worry, I didn’t tell Olivia the details. She might not like you much, but she’s not a bad person.”

“I know.”

Olivia was too kind—that was why she disliked Liana so much.

She was also too serious, which made Liana want to tease her.

“Besides, I didn’t technically tell her to protect you.”

Mepeilu hesitated.

“My order was... for her to watch Loraviel.”

“...Or rather, to protect Loraviel.”

Liana laughed.

“That’s a big help. But won’t this be troublesome for you and Olivia?”

After all, Olivia was a high-level Executor. That was no small rank. Having her stationed here full-time might be inconvenient.

“You don’t have to worry about that—I’ve already taken care of it.”

Mepeilu smiled.

“As long as it helps you, that’s all that matters.”

Liana hesitated for a moment.

“...Actually, I do have something I need your help with.”

“Anything! If it’s for you, Liana, I’ll do it without question!”

Mepeilu responded instantly, without hesitation.

“It’s about Loraviel.”

“...The sneaky little cat?”

Mepeilu muttered under her breath.

“...What?”

“Nothing.”

She quickly shook her head.

“You mean your maid?”

“Yes.” Liana nodded.

She had been worried about whether Loraviel’s family would get caught up in this mess.

But if Mepeilu was involved, that wouldn’t be a problem anymore.

“...Could you help protect Loraviel’s family? You wouldn’t need to do much. I’m just worried that Countess Ruth might target them to get to Loraviel. I don’t want them to suffer because of me.”

After reading that letter, Liana had learned Loraviel’s home address.

And now she was thinking about protecting her family instead of... other things.

Damn it, I’m the worst.

Mepeilu smiled.

“I understand. I’ll have someone keep an eye on them.”

“Thank you.”

Liana had already mentioned Loraviel, so...

Now would be a normal time to ask this question, right?

Mepeilu’s cheeks reddened slightly.

“...Liana,” she asked hesitantly, voice growing quieter.

“At the ball, you said... you like... you like... girls.”

“...Is that true?”

She barely got the words out.

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Liana coughed.

That was... unexpectedly awkward.

Not just for her—Mepeilu looked like she wanted to disappear.

How did I even ask that?! Was that too much? Too direct?

“...Yes.”

Liana nodded.

Well, of course I like girls. I used to be a guy.

Why wouldn’t I want to get close to cute girls?

“...Oh.”

Mepeilu reached behind her and pulled out a book.

A small, pink book.

“...Is this yours?”