A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 3] Chapter 17

[Vol. 3] Chapter 17: Amelia is Awesome~

“Thank heaven, we’re saved!”

“Oh my, it was truly frightening. This is indeed an unforgettable experience.”

“The Barlen family’s fleet actually had installed artillery weapons?”

“Are all those pirates dead?”

The destruction of several pirate ships relieved the nobles, and they no longer felt the earlier fear. At this moment, they seemed to come back to life, chattering incessantly.

It appeared as if, by the volume of their voices, they were trying to shake off the recent sense of weakness and fear.

Ifia looked at the nobles who were shouting and screaming, silently rolled her eyes, and then noticed that Jessica’s complexion was no longer pale. So, she thought of suggesting to her to go to the cockpit and check on Amelia.

Even though there was a high chance of being warned not to approach the cockpit, what if she could successfully sneak in? After all, being scolded a bit wouldn’t hurt much, Ifia thought.

However, she could go alone… Jessica, who had just recovered from fear, needed to go back to her room to rest.

“Some pirates have raised the white flag of surrender. Out of humanitarianism, shouldn’t we stop the bombardment?”

“Stop the bombardment? Are you waiting for the pirates to come at you with knives and slit your throat? Even a saint needs to have some boundaries. Being overly sympathetic will only harm yourself.”

“I’m getting old, I won’t come next time. It’s going to be the world of you young people in the future.”

“Really, commoners are just commoners. Speaking so rudely in front of pirates, it’s a disgrace to the people of the Sith Empire.”

Before Ifia could say anything, the nobles’ discussion unexpectedly shifted to her, causing Ifia to roll her eyes directly at their words.

She couldn’t be bothered to deal with them.

However, Jessica, upon hearing this, immediately got upset. She rolled up her sleeves, pointed directly at the person who spoke, and countered, “When the pirates were taunting just now, you were so scared you almost peed your pants. People like you are the ones who disgrace the Empire!”

Although she cowered in the face of pirates, she launched a fierce counterattack in front of her peers.

Pah!

What a joke!

“Even commoners are more composed than you. What use is there for a noble like you? Just crying and shouting?”

“Before criticizing others, take a look at yourself.”

At this moment, Jessica had an imposing manner, making the noble who had just gossiped about them look gloomy. The middle-aged noble glared at Jessica and Ifia, angrily pointing at them, wearing an expression of insult, as if expressing that this matter was far from over, “You little rascals from the Lilace family, even your family head wouldn’t dare talk to me like this!”

However, Jessica wasn’t one to be easily intimidated, she simply rolled her eyes.

Regardless of the person’s status, could they be as formidable as Miss Barlen?

Ifia had the protection of Miss Barlen. Although Miss Barlen only cared about Ifia, by protecting Ifia, she indirectly aligned herself with the same camp. So, all in all, Jessica also had someone to rely on!

She had no reason to be afraid!

“You’re not a member of the royal family. Why wouldn’t I dare talk to you like this?”

Jessica wasn’t about to feel wronged. For every comment thrown her way, she had a retort ready, without any backing down.

As the middle-aged noble angrily contemplated what else to say, cheers suddenly erupted nearby, interrupting his speech and shifting everyone’s attention.

In an instant, no one continued to pay attention to this side, instead looking upward in the distance.

They saw over a dozen crew members with excited expressions forming a circle. At the center of the circle stood Captain Kosev, surrounded by cheering crew members who were so thrilled they seemed eager to lift the captain and toss him into the air to celebrate their overwhelming victory.

Compared to the pampered noble gentlemen, the crew members knew about the ruthlessness of pirates. If they had fallen into the hands of the pirates, survival would be impossible, and death would be inevitable. Therefore, after repelling the pirates, Miss Barlen practically shone like a star in their eyes!

This is the aura unique to the strong!

However, because Miss Barlen could only be admired from afar, they could only settle for second best. They went on teasing the captain with smiles and jokes.

Perhaps the excitement was contagious, as some nobles and servants on the deck approached, unable to resist showering praise and compliments amid the cheers of the crew.

“Captain Kosev, you’re truly a master at your craft! You’ve dealt with those pirates effortlessly!”

“The Barlen family is so fortunate to have hired you. Any interest in taking on a few apprentices? I can offer a handsome reward.”

“Thanks to you, Captain Kosev, we’ve been spared from disaster!”

People were generous with their praise, but Captain Kosev didn’t give them a smile. Instead, he cleared his throat.

With a serious expression, he raised his hand, putting an end to the misunderstanding.

“Although I am glad to have eradicated the pirates, this honor should not fall on me.”

“As soon as we detected the pirates, I immediately asked for Miss Barlen’s help.”

“Later, under Miss Barlen’s leadership, we precisely dismantled the enemy ships!”

Regarding the heavy artillery, a military secret, Captain Kosev couldn’t reveal more. However, he made it clear that Miss Barlen’s heroic performance should be credited for their success, even if he couldn’t disclose all the details.

When they return to the Sith Empire this time, he plans to write letters to his friends serving in the military. If Miss Barlen wants to take over for that position, consider it as an early endorsement for her candidacy. Having such precise command abilities is undoubtedly a rare military talent!

The empire lacks a king with the ability to mobilize troops, someone who can lead the army to expand the empire’s territories. When the others heard that it was Amelia Barlen who resolved the pirate attack, they were shocked, looking at her with wide eyes as they walked alongside her.

They didn’t think Captain Kosev was lying, they just hadn’t expected Amelia Barlen to be so versatile, handling even the operation of artillery with ease. What is it that Amelia Barlen cannot do?

“Miss Barlen has always been so impressive.”

“Yes, the Sith Empire has such outstanding young talents. It’s truly the glory of the empire!”

“Regardless of the aspect, the Barlen family is truly fortunate!”

While people were speaking, some observant individuals noticed Prince Carloy in the corner, wearing a gloomy expression as he stared in their direction. It made them instinctively touch their noses and speak in hushed tones.

Indeed, members of the royal family couldn’t compete with the Duke’s daughter, to the point where they couldn’t even voice their opinions! Despite the various praises showered upon Amelia, she didn’t feel satisfied. For her, the hypocritical and useless praises of humans were not worth mentioning. It was much more satisfying to devour a few tortured souls. That would bring her greater joy.

However, such thoughts underwent a slight change after encountering Ifia. Amelia felt that even among humans, there were special exceptions. For instance, if she wanted to meet Ifia as soon as possible, she might be delighted to receive praise from her!

Amelia’s impatience wasn’t deliberately concealed, and she didn’t put on airs for the nobles. Seeing this, Captain Kosev, who had witnessed this behavior a few times in the cockpit, quickly stepped forward, greeting other nobles to divert their attention away from Miss Barlen.

Without bothering to be fake with these nobles, Amelia immediately found her target. At a distance, she looked at Ifia, who was staring straight at her with a cute expression of surprise. This instantly improved Amelia’s mood.

Her purple eyes sparkled with fractured light in the sunlight, and the hem of her black dress fluttered in the sea breeze. While Ifia seemed somewhat cautious due to the surrounding nobles, Amelia, unbound by societal norms, walked quickly towards Ifia.

In a steady tone, she said, “Ifia, are you scared?”

These caring words left Ifia momentarily stunned. Still riding the excitement of defeating the pirates, hearing Amelia’s concern now was truly irresistible!

Really want to attack Amelia~

As the desire surged within Ifia’s heart, the middle-aged noble who had just mocked her had a change in expression. He had not expected this commoner to have such a significant background and to be acquainted with the Duke’s daughter?

The plain-looking woman with black hair had explicitly told him that Ifia was just an ordinary commoner!

It was precisely because he wanted to gain the favor of Prince Carloy that he had sarcastically approached Ifia. Now, instead of gaining the intended benefits, he learned that she was the daughter of a duke! What a disaster!

The middle-aged man became more and more flustered. On the other hand, Jessica, looking at him, coldly snorted and showed a smug expression.

See that? The big support has arrived!

Regret it now, don’t you? Too late!

When she gets a chance, she’ll go to Miss Barlen and report that someone is bullying Ifia! However, every time she sees Miss Barlen, she feels that she is becoming more and more handsome!

Especially now, being surrounded by everyone but still maintaining a cool expression. In contrast to the odd and quirky individuals around her, her appearance and demeanor are exceptionally outstanding. It’s like she’s from a completely different aesthetic.

And those beautiful purple eyes only quicken people’s warmth when Ifia sees them. While Jessica silently marveled, Ifia didn’t linger in the same spot. She quickly made a decision and swiftly ran towards Amelia, then directly launched herself at her.

Forget about social class. Right now, she just wants to praise Amelia wholeheartedly! So, here she comes~

(>_<)

Amelia promptly raised her hands to catch this little cannonball, holding her in her arms. Her face, which had been expressionless since entering the cockpit, now bore a genuine smile.

Gentle sunlight, roaring waves. The soft sea breeze brushed by, lifting the corners of their clothes and causing their silver and black hair to intertwine.

“It was just a small scene, I wasn’t scared at all!”

“Amelia, you’re just too, too amazing! You managed to annihilate all those pirates in an instant!”

Satisfied, Ifia hugged Amelia’s slender waist and the first words out of her mouth were to vindicate herself.

She’s really brave!

Apart from feeling proud, Ifia immediately entered full-on praise mode, wanting to shower all the praises of the world onto Amelia!

As a witness on the ship, when Ifia saw pirate ships sinking one after another, her excited heart was pounding.

The blood was boiling! Unlike others who were kept in the dark, she knew that everything on the ship was under Amelia’s control. So, it was Amelia who personally repelled the pirates and protected the fleet.

Just thinking about this, Ifia’s heart was instantly filled with overwhelming pride. She wished she could announce to the world that someone as amazing as Amelia was her friend, her lifelong confidante~

This kind of sweet satisfaction with honor is simply indescribable in words. Therefore, she can only express it through excited actions—

Amelia is awesome!

“Is that so? Ifia, you’re amazing!”

Amelia raised her hand, cupping Ifia’s cheeks. As she spoke, her expression was sincere, and her beautiful purple eyes were filled with genuine admiration, without a hint of insincerity.

However, what was supposed to be praise for Amelia turned into a return of praise for Ifia. It was all because Ifia didn’t find the matter of pirates frightening, making her a bit embarrassed but secretly delighted!

Amelia’s words were truly sweet. Ifia felt the urge to give her a kiss, just to see if there was honey on her lips.

While Ifia resisted the impulse to burst into a crazed grin, on the other side, the crew members sent to salvage the sunken ships suddenly exclaimed, “Oh my god, what is this!!!”