A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 1] Chapter 71
[Vol. 1] Chapter 71: She is Mine
Unlike the trembling demon from before, under the formidable pressure of Amelia, Taroumati’s expression remained unchanged, and she even raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
Unexpectedly, merely mentioning a human’s name made Ahriman angry. After all these years, she had never shown impatience. Now?
Oh well!
Things just got interesting.
“Ahriman, I just took a liking to a lovely girl. Compared to the cruel you, I, Taroumati, am a demon who can understand the human heart. Following me is the best choice for her.”
Taroumati enjoyed the spectacle and deliberately poked at the points that mattered to Amelia.
However, the cost of such actions was that Amelia could no longer maintain her human form. The smile on her lips gradually disappeared, and she looked at Taroumati with a blank expression. A pair of demon horns emerged from the top of her head.
The magical power that had been suppressed leaked out, causing the entire corridor to be instantly subjected to gravitational compression. The ground sank, and the walls collapsed into pieces. The air within the domain was completely deprived.
The souls that were devoured and bound by the demonic realm constantly emitted miserable screams, like a demonic sound piercing the ears, causing internal organs to tremble as if they could explode at any moment.
Seeing Amelia take serious action, Taroumati’s relaxed expression on her face was also disrupted. She slightly opened her mouth, and a bright red serpent’s tongue extended from it. The forked tip of the tongue trembled in mid-air, and a pair of emerald eyes turned into demonic blood-red eyes. The heavy pupils blinked along with the movement of the serpent’s tongue.
At the same time, Taroumati’s body quickly enlarged, and her fair skin was covered with layers of black scales. The fullness of her chest was also covered with white soft scales, causing the low-cut tight dress to burst open, turning it into a pitiful piece of cloth on the ground.
As her lower half transformed into a massive snake tail, coiling rapidly in anticipation of any attack from Amelia, it was evident that being friends with the Archdemon was no small feat for Taroumati.
Although Taroumati’s ability was to enchant and manipulate human hearts, leading them to abandon their beliefs, her own strength was not to be underestimated. The venom alone in her sharp fangs was the most poisonous substance in the world. Even the elite imperial forces would meet a tragic end if they encountered Taroumati.
However, if Taroumati’s opponent was Amelia, the outcome would be different. Amelia’s demonic features surfaced, and a portion of her suppressed strength was released. Although not the entirety, it was sufficient to deal with Taroumati.
Before Taroumati could react, Amelia had already reached her, and her left hand, now transformed into demonic claws, directly grasped Taroumati’s neck, allowing her snake tail to unfold uncontrollably.
The massive tail tip forcefully slammed into the ground, shattering the already broken tiles.
Taroumati single-handedly grabbed the demonic claw that was choking her neck, and in just a brief encounter, she succumbed to Amelia. This left her somewhat frustrated, thinking that even if it were a different world, Ahriman would still be as powerful as ever!
The battle, whether considered long or short, had its own duration. The confrontation between Amelia and Taroumati made quite a commotion, but due to Amelia activating the demonic realm, the intense sounds were confined within the domain and couldn’t be heard from the outside.
After restraining Taroumati, the victorious Amelia showed no joy, only looking at her with an expressionless face.
She calmly stated, “She is mine.”
As she spoke, Amelia exerted force with her hand, leaving marks on Taroumati’s tough scales. The undead souls bound by the demonic realm, as if seeing a chance to escape, eagerly rushed towards Taroumati.
Wanting to burrow into Taroumati’s body to escape the constraints of the demonic realm, now that Amelia showed no signs of stopping, Taroumati naturally refused to obediently await her death. The tip of her snake tail swayed like a rattlesnake, and in the next moment, a jade-green poisonous mist immediately emanated from her body. As soon as the undead souls touched it, they wailed and dissipated into nothingness.
Initially, Taroumati’s interest in Ifia was merely a passing fancy, but being pressed and attacked by Amelia now, she couldn’t help but let her temper flare. Even with her neck still being gripped by Amelia, she provocatively said, “That’s not necessarily the case.”
Seemingly wanting to further provoke Amelia, Taroumati continued to dance around the minefield, “Humans, these greedy creatures, even if they think highly of you now, after meeting me, they’ll be enchanted and forget who you are.”
“So, don’t be so angry~ I’m just helping you get rid of greedy and weak humans in advance.” Taroumati grinned, but suddenly, she noticed that Amelia’s demonic realm was changing shape. A cage formed of dense black magic was about to completely encircle her.
Countless souls sang a funeral dirge, and her magical power was confined and drained. Seeing this, Taroumati couldn’t laugh anymore. Her expression tightened, and realizing the danger, she quickly used a substitution technique to escape.
In the next moment, Taroumati’s body rapidly turned pale, and with a “crack,” her head snapped off from her neck. As it fell to the ground, the headless body slipped out of Amelia’s control. However, the headless body did not lose its vitality. It quickly retreated, and within a few seconds, a new head swiftly emerged, almost instantly restoring to its original state.
The head that fell to the ground also changed its appearance at this moment, transforming directly into a long, severed snake tail. Although the cost of using the substitution technique was enormous, resulting in Taroumati’s beautiful tail being severed, at least it could grow back in the future. However, if she were caught in Ahriman’s Dark Judgment, she would truly die!
However, just when Taroumati thought she had escaped unscathed, she suddenly felt a pain in her heart. When she lowered her head to look, she immediately discovered that her heart had been entwined by concentric circles of black magic, like prey falling into a spider’s nest and being wrapped into a ball. Even her venom could not corrode or eliminate it.
“She is mine.”
Amelia looked at Taroumati’s shock, and with an expressionless tilt of her head, she simply beckoned with her index finger. In the next moment, Taroumati’s body lost control and was immediately pulled in front of Amelia. The cage, formed of dense black magic, appeared once again.
As countless souls continued their mournful song, Taroumati finally conceded this time.
“Fine, Ahriman, you win.”
When you can’t win, the only option is to surrender. Although Taroumati yielded, it was clear that Amelia was not inclined to let her off easily. The Dark Judgment continued, and the cage had completely enveloped Taroumati. With just a command, Amelia could drag her into the endless abyss.
Seeing that Amelia was serious this time, Taroumati quickly spoke earnestly, “The human girl is yours. I will absolutely not approach her in the future, I swear! If I break this promise, let me forever sink into the sea of sin, unable to come ashore.”
“Taroumati, remember your words.”
Upon hearing Taroumati’s solemn oath, Amelia withdrew her demonic realm. The demon horns and tail disappeared, transforming back into an elegant noble.
In the world of demons, where the strong prey on the weak, devoid of morality and shame, encountering something they desire can lead to a life-and-death struggle if there are competing parties involved.
However, even demons can abandon their obsessions in the face of death. Therefore, when Amelia took action, it was a finishing move that made Taroumati no longer harbor any thoughts. In fact, if Amelia imprinted a demonic seal on Ifia, other demons would not interfere. It would be like a private possession exclusively belonging to Amelia. Once touched, it would lead to an endless and uncompromising fate.
However, the demonic seal would have a permanent weakening effect on humans. Since Amelia didn’t want to do that to Ifia, she had to take extra care.
After Amelia withdrew the demonic realm, Taroumati could finally catch her breath. She snapped her fingers, and the damaged ground and walls were restored to their original state. Her snake tail transformed back into a pair of long legs, and she wore a black formal gown. With a face full of annoyance, she tucked away the broken tail, thinking she had really regretted coming this time and that she wouldn’t come next time.
“Why did you come over?” However, before Taroumati could say she wouldn’t come again, Amelia asked in return. This question left Taroumati speechless, and she couldn’t help but roll her eyes. With a teasing expression on her charming face, she said, “It seems like you’re really captivated by pretty flowers. What can I do when I come over? Isn’t it because your little darling, Azhdaha, misses you?”
Upon hearing Taroumati mention Azhdaha, Amelia’s hesitant expression eased. It had indeed been a while since she had visited Azhdaha. However, going to see it now would mean leaving the Sith Empire for some time.
Seeing Amelia’s hesitancy, Taroumati immediately put on an exaggerated expression.
Wearing a face of disbelief, Taroumati couldn’t help but exclaim, “Hey hey hey, don’t tell me you’re giving up your pet Azhdaha just for that human girl! Azhdaha spews venom at me every day, it has three heads and three mouths, that’s triple the attack power!”
“And its body keeps getting larger, even my true form can’t compare.”
As she spoke, seemingly reminded of something regrettable, Taroumati sighed with a sense of regret. However, her forked tongue unconsciously licked her lips, and a lecherous and wicked expression appeared in her eyes.
Seeing Taroumati in this state, Amelia’s expression instantly darkened. She then spoke with a determined tone, “You’ve been harassing Azhdaha again.”
Anticipating that Amelia might act again, Taroumati quickly retreated. Once at a safe distance, she responded, “Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. I was just a bit greedy. But Azhdaha doesn’t like my snake form, it only likes dragons, sigh!”
“You know, snake nature is inherently lustful. Faced with such a robust dragon as Azhdaha, it’s hard for a demon not to be tempted.”
Taroumati had a look of regret, leaving Amelia momentarily silent. She then finally spoke, “Azhdaha is a female dragon. It can’t even transform into a human form…”
“I know, whether it’s male or female, or in its beast form, I’m fine with it!”
Taroumati said, giggling, and didn’t forget to blow a flying kiss towards Amelia. Amelia had no comment on Taroumati’s lewd behavior and just wanted her to leave quickly.
After a moment of contemplation, Amelia asked, “Is Azhdaha going through a period of irritability?”
“Yes, it urgently needs your magical soothing, otherwise, that hill will be in turmoil… I have to say, you’re quite stubborn. We’ve already entered a new world; releasing those toxins a bit wouldn’t hurt. There’s no need to keep them locked inside Azhdaha’s body all the time.”
Regarding Taroumati’s suggestion, Amelia chose not to respond. In the current situation, Amelia didn’t hesitate and directly set a date, “Tomorrow, I’ll go visit Azhdaha. You come with me.”
Demons have no integrity, even if Taroumati has made a solemn oath. After deciding to visit this time, Amelia feels the need to find something for Taroumati to do so that she doesn’t cause trouble out of boredom.
“Are you in such a hurry? I wanted to have some fun this time!”
Taroumati objected, but seeing Amelia’s cold expression, she knew her protest was in vain. This left her feeling frustrated and dejected, and she grumbled, “You made a deal with that lousy Supreme God to be a penitent here, but don’t include me in it.”
“If I’m unhappy, I’ll poison the water source and kill all the creatures in this world!”
“Even if I have to switch to another world, oh well, sorry, I forgot Ahriman, you can’t leave here~”
Taroumati kept going on and on, but Amelia remained unfazed, showing no interest whatsoever. Seeing this, Taroumati, with her green eyes, changed her tune, seemingly enjoying the spectacle and began to stir the pot.
“Ahriman, are you really content with this? After all, you…”
“Taroumati, there’s no need to bring up the past. Instead of dwelling on old grudges and making oneself miserable, I prefer to enjoy the present.”
Unfortunately, Amelia didn’t fall for it at all. With a single sentence, she silenced Taroumati. This left Taroumati raising her eyebrows in surprise, finding it hard to believe that the person standing before her was her old friend, the cruel and evil god Ahriman.
“Well, if you’re happy, that’s what matters. But… when the time comes, talk to Azhdaha and see if you can play matchmaker for us? If it works, I’ll even give you a matchmaking reward!”
“……”
“I’m serious! Look, dragonkind is naturally lecherous, with intense desires, and I’m a perfect match! Besides, I don’t think Azhdaha is some chaste dragon. What’s wrong with one more snake around~”
“Forget it, it’s impossible, give it up!”
Amelia glanced at Taroumati and directly shut down her thoughts. Although Azhdaha wasn’t necessarily faithful in matters of the heart, being a proud dragon, it wouldn’t tolerate its partner’s infidelity. Given Taroumati’s inability to resist desires, there was a significant possibility of her being swallowed by Azhdaha.
Thinking of this, Amelia reminded her, “You better not get too close to it. Just because Azhdaha hasn’t taken action doesn’t mean it’s incapable of dealing with you.”
That was the only advice Amelia offered. Whether Taroumati heeded it or not was her own affair.
Rather than worrying about Taroumati being devoured by Azhdaha, Amelia shifted her focus to her toys.
What is Ifia doing now?
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In front of Amelia, Lucy and Jessica were very reserved. They spoke with closed smiles, and every move seemed affected, making it discomforting for those familiar with them.
Ifia was the one feeling discomforted.
After Amelia left with her guests, Jessica didn’t continue with the desserts. Instead, she slumped onto the sofa without a trace of elegant nobility.
Lucy, on the side, breathed a sigh of relief, as if narrowly escaping a perilous situation.
The exaggerated reactions made Ifia want to laugh. So, she decided to inquire about her little friends’ feelings, “Are you two so nervous?”
Listening to Ifia’s words, Jessica was speechless, immediately sitting up from the sofa. Her face showed an excited and admiring expression, almost dancing to express her excitement. After all, she never dared to dream of such a scenario.
“Ifia, you come here every day, so it might not feel special to you. But this is the first time I’ve met Miss Barlen face to face. After today, I’m going to write a 10,000-word diary!” Jessica exclaimed with enthusiasm.
Right after Jessica spoke, Lucy couldn’t contain herself either. She joined in, saying, “I’m also excited. Miss Barlen is truly an elegant and beautiful noble, and the desserts here are delicious!”
It was clear that both little friends were thrilled, and Ifia suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment. Unknowingly, she joined the praise team, saying, “Amelia is very kind. Whenever I encounter difficulties or setbacks, she patiently and gently comforts me and helps me solve problems.”
Speaking of difficulties and setbacks, Jessica chuckled, winking mischievously as she brought up their previous revenge plan.
“Ifia, do you think Miss Barlen will take action against those extreme commoners?” Jessica asked. The topic immediately piqued Lucy’s interest, and she wanted to know what would happen next.
Even though they went to Miss Barlen for help in vain, with Ifia single-handedly resolving the trouble, when Miss Barlen heard that Ifia might be in danger, her expression changed immediately. The solemn and oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe.
Her beautiful purple eyes seemed like unsheathed swords, and the intensity of her gaze added to the pressure. Even Jessica, who was accustomed to seeing high-ranking nobles, couldn’t bear it and felt too intimidated to breathe, turning red in the face.
Fortunately, Miss Barlen quickly eased the pressure. After expressing her gratitude and assuring them that she would take care of Ifia and prevent any harm to her, the tension subsided.
Upon hearing Miss Barlen’s assurance, Lucy and Jessica finally felt relieved. Later, they anxiously waited for the school bell to ring, then hurriedly ran to meet up with Ifia. Considering Miss Barlen’s anger earlier, Lucy and Jessica believed that the matter concerning the extreme commoner faction opposing Ifia might not easily come to an end.
When Ifia heard her friends’ inquiries, she paused for a moment, then organized her words and said, “Amelia should have taken action, asking those students to leave Pulis Academy.” Knowing Amelia well, Ifia was aware that, although Amelia respected her choices, she wouldn’t allow dangerous individuals to stay around.
On the way to the villa, Lucy earnestly recounted the horrors related to the extreme commoner faction, leaving Ifia astonished. She hadn’t expected these people to be so fanatical, almost like victims of brainwashing. While Ifia’s previous retaliation was effective against ordinary students, it might not be as successful against the extreme commoner faction.
So, once again, Amelia helped her clean up the mess. Sighing, Ifia could always appreciate Amelia’s kindness, making her like her more and more.
“I hope Miss Barlen can make them leave Dalwa City. Otherwise, what if they ambush you at the school gate in the future?” Lucy expressed her concern due to the precedent set by the extreme commoners. However, Ifia waved it off, saying, “It’s okay, Amelia will definitely handle it properly. Nothing will go wrong.”
In Ifia’s mind, Amelia was very reliable, much more dependable than the system by hundreds of times! Seeing Ifia’s trust in Miss Barlen, Jessica continued with her exaggerated expressions, “Ifia, I heard that you might be in trouble before, and I felt Miss Barlen’s expression changed immediately. She cares a lot about you!”
“Just a bit, after all, Amelia and I are friends!”
It was more than just being simple friends.
But the very, very, very best of friends~ Although Ifia wanted to say so, the modesty inherited from the Chinese culture made her speak casually. However, despite Ifia’s efforts to conceal her satisfaction, her sparkling black eyes would have probably wagged if she had a tail.
Ifia’s remarks evidently had quite an impact. Being friends with Miss Barlen made Lucy and Jessica envious to death. Smiling at her friends’ envy, Ifia changed the subject proactively, “Before Amelia left, she mentioned that we could go anywhere. Do you have any places you’d like to visit?”
“Really? I want to go to the study room. I heard that Miss Barlen owns the most rare books in the Empire, and I’d like to see them,” Lucy, very eager this time, spoke up about the place she wanted to go. Though she also wanted to see the Duke’s garden, she preferred those extinct books over luxurious sceneries.
“The study, huh? Sure, let’s go!”
Regarding Amelia’s residence’s study, Ifia had been there a few times. There were indeed many books, but due to her being a poor student, she had no interest in those serious books. The study was divided into book storage and office areas, and if they were only going to look at the books, there was absolutely no problem.
After Ifia agreed to Lucy’s request, she didn’t waste any time and immediately took the two of them over. When they arrived near the study, the system, playing dead the whole time, risked being discovered to remind them.
[Host, you’d better change the place. Don’t go to the study room.]
[Why can’t we go to the study room?]
Hearing the system’s reminder, Ifia asked in confusion. However, the system, on alert for the disturbance of the villainess’s magic, got scared and quickly cut off the chat with Ifia.
After a long time without a response from the system, Ifia hesitated a bit. But looking at Lucy’s expectant expression, she felt that changing the route now would be too cruel.
The system didn’t explain clearly. But this was Amelia’s home, so what danger could there be?
After some thought, Ifia ultimately decided to stick to the original plan and go to the study room to read. When she reached out to open the door to the study room, Ifia turned around to show it to her friends, only to see Lucy and Jessica staring in a daze in a certain direction, as if they had received a strong shock.
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This made Ifia quickly turn her head to look at the study room, only to see a familiar painting hanging on the wall. Looking at her face in the painting made Ifia want to find a hole to escape!
Ah, why is this painting here? Finally understanding why the system stopped her from entering the study.
Jessica, looking at the painting on the wall, spoke to Ifia in disbelief, “Ifia, are you really just a ‘friend’ with Miss Barlen?”
“……”
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