A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 3] Chapter 42

[Vol. 3] Chapter 42: In Case Someone Gets Stolen

“Oh my god, the people of Taric Kingdom are really bold, they want everything!”

“Can you believe there’s a man confessing to Prince Carloy? This is truly unexpected.”

“There is a rumor that Prince Carloy likes men. He should be happy, right? Or does he dislike the muscular one and prefer the thin one?”

“Prince Carloy is still quite popular, comparable to Amelia Barlen.”

“Well, even if this popularity is given to me for free, I wouldn’t want it.”

Not only did Jessica discover that a man confessed to Prince Carloy, but due to the noise created by the man, many nobles from the Sith Empire’s envoy also heard about it.

They couldn’t care less about continuing to watch the duel between the reception officer Juble and Shilinse. Instead, they turned their astonished gazes towards Prince Carloy and the man.

It was as if they were watching a monkey perform in a circus.

Their faces were filled with expressions of curiosity and anticipation.

For a moment, it fulfilled Prince Carloy’s desire to continue being the center of attention. However, at this point, the special attention made his face incredibly grim.

His hands involuntarily clenched into fists, wanting to kill everyone present.

Damn bastards!

He felt humiliated, being the legitimate heir to the royal family, yet being insulted in such a way!

“I refuse and challenge you to a duel!”

Prince Carloy took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger. Standing on the land of Taric Kingdom, he intended to silence the other party with the local rules and cleanse his disgrace with blood.

Although it had only been two days since he arrived, there were already quite a few duel invitations. He knew the rules and conditions involved.

Now, he wanted to show all the onlookers that he, Carloy, was powerful! Not someone to be insulted by just anyone.

“A duel? Haha, bring it on!”

The man who confessed to Prince Carloy, upon hearing the word “duel,” laughed heartily without fear. He had an exuberant fighting spirit and a look on his face that seemed to say, “I like this even more.”

Jessica found it rather irritating.

It was a bit unfortunate that Ifia had been taken away by Miss Barlen. Otherwise, she could have stayed to watch the spectacle. She could witness Prince Carloy’s unfortunate appearance as if stepping on dung. However, with Jessica here, she could observe more carefully. When she met Ifia later, she could provide a detailed play-by-play.

“Do you have a conflict with Prince Carloy?”

Standing in the crowd with a partial obstruction, Jessica didn’t hide her expression, which was filled with schadenfreude.

This led to the moment when Austin finally caught up with her, observing everything crystal clear. This made her raise an eyebrow in slight astonishment. She hadn’t expected that there would be a noble daughter who wasn’t deceived by Carloy’s gentle prince disguise.

Indeed, the person Austin had set her sights on was different.

“I just can’t stand his pretentious act,” Jessica said, raising her hand to brush away Austin’s attempt to place her arm on her shoulder. While watching the commotion involving Prince Carloy, she remained alert as if facing a formidable enemy.

She was on the verge of scolding Austin and telling her to back off, but instead, Austin, looking at Jessica’s angrily wide-eyed expression, not only didn’t retreat but deliberately approached her. Taking advantage of her height, she playfully blew into Jessica’s ear, her teasing expression infuriating her to no end.

Ah, she just wanted to quietly enjoy the spectacle. Someone, please take this woman away!

“You…”

“Hush, look, they’re about to fight.”

Austin timely interrupted Jessica before she could finish her sentence, then smiled and nodded towards the front, diverting attention. This caused Jessica to glare at her angrily, but after a moment of consideration, she decided that gossip was more important!

Despite Prince Carloy being less talented in terms of ability compared to Amelia Barlen, he displayed considerable skill in swordsmanship, dominating the current duel in a crushing manner compared to the others. Perhaps the public confession by the man had angered Prince Carloy significantly, as he showed no mercy in his swordplay, causing cuts and bloodshed, creating an exceptionally brutal and bloody scene.

“Wow, this is exciting! Hit even harder!”

“The men of the Sith Empire are impressive!”

“Hahaha, Colinsei, why are you so weak today? Didn’t you eat enough?”

Due to the consecutive duels attracting a significant crowd, when they witnessed the ruthlessness of Prince Carloy’s techniques, the spectators did not condemn or curse but rather applauded and cheered, generating a chorus of approval.

It seemed there wasn’t much camaraderie among the onlookers, nor was there a sense of shared national pride. They were simply indulging in the immediate visual enjoyment of blood and violence.

This barbaric atmosphere was something Jessica found difficult to accept, feeling like she had suddenly regressed from a civilized society to a savage jungle. Fortunately, she was only staying in Taric Kingdom for a short time. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to tolerate a place where duels were so casually commonplace.

While Jessica was contemplating these thoughts, Austin, standing beside her with a cheerful smile, had a deep and contemplative look in her green eyes. Glancing at the scene of Prince Carloy’s duel, she couldn’t help but chuckle.

Is this the next heir to the Sith Empire?

Compared to the indifferent and aloof demeanor of Amelia Barlen, who remains impassive even in joy or anger, it’s really incomparable! No wonder several major families and other nobles secretly want Amelia Barlen to compete for the throne.

Through the covert observations during this period, Austin began to wonder if she had been overthinking. Regardless of how she looked at it, Amelia Barlen didn’t seem like a madman wanting to destroy the empire.

On the contrary, she appeared very rational and calm. She didn’t seem to have made any questionable moves, except for showing extra care towards Ifia. It was as if she had no interest in anything, maintaining a cold detachment, seemingly capable of becoming a saint at any moment. However, when faced with crises, she remained calm and imposing. Such a person, who could instill fear with just a glance, seemed naturally suited to be a ruler!

Maybe, she had misunderstood her?

Let’s observe for a bit longer!

“Tch, he’s not as good as he looks. Can’t even defeat Prince Carloy. Disappointing,” Jessica remarked, watching the one-sided duel. She didn’t see Prince Carloy being beaten to a pulp, which left her frustrated. She had planned to embellish the scene when describing it to her friend Ifia!

Unwilling to continue watching Prince Carloy’s smug face, Jessica planned to explore elsewhere. However, considering that people in Taric Kingdom enjoyed duels and abductions, she, being as cute as she is, would undoubtedly be a conspicuous target if left alone in the dark.

In case someone tries to snatch her away…

Feeling reasonably confident with her height, not much taller than Ifia, Jessica had such concerns. With this in mind, she found Austin’s tall stature less annoying than before. A ready-made bodyguard was right beside her, and it would be foolish not to take advantage of that.

Coincidentally, she had declared to Ifia that morning with determination that she would become a bad girl and play with Austin. Now was the perfect opportunity. For some reason, Jessica felt an eager anticipation, as if she were rubbing her hands together in preparation. Just as she stole a glance at Austin, her gaze suddenly caught the reception officer Juble, who had already ended the duel and was now watching Prince Carloy wield his sword with keen interest.

However, the man who dueled with Juble, Shilinse, was now nowhere to be seen.

Where could he have gone?

……

“Amelia, do you think this bracelet looks good?”

Before leaving the Taric Palace, the maids had given each person a money pouch containing Taric Kingdom’s specific currency. They were of varying sizes and denominations, suitable for trading.

Generally speaking, they could buy freely, as long as they didn’t purchase excessively precious items. The money was sufficient for their needs. Therefore, when Ifia saw accessories she liked while shopping, she didn’t hesitate and bought them directly. After all, this was all gold! Wearing them was like jewelry, taking them off was like money!

Ifia enjoyed shopping, and Amelia naturally didn’t interrupt. At the same time, she calmly complimented, “Of course, you’re cute, and anything you wear looks good.” Hearing this, Ifia felt sweet in her heart. With a wave of her hand, she directly had the desired accessories packaged.

After that, holding onto Amelia’s arm, the two continued to stroll affectionately. Amelia lowered her head, looking at Ifia’s joyful expression, and couldn’t help but raise her hand to gently stroke the smooth black hair. The feeling was much better than touching the scales of a three-poisonous-headed dragon, making her really like it.

However…

As her hand paused while caressing the long hair, Amelia raised her eyes, and a hint of a killing intent flashed in her purple eyes. She had been trying to control her temper around Ifia, striving to maintain a good image. However, trouble always seemed to find its way to her, just like the man, Shilinse, who had just confessed his feelings.

At this moment, he was secretly following behind her and Ifia. Despite rejecting him, he took it as if she had said nothing. It seemed there was a way into heaven, but he chose to force his way into hell.

Amelia wasn’t a good-tempered demon, and she lacked the human sense of good and evil. She only restrained herself because of Ifia. She wasn’t a kind-hearted angel.

If it weren’t for searching for the Lint Fruit in the Dark Forest of Taric Kingdom to restore Ifia’s damaged soul, Amelia would have impatiently slaughtered all the humans in Taric Kingdom and devoured their souls. However, at the moment, it was not an option. Ifia was by her side!

So, Amelia only separated a strand of magic and immediately invaded Shilinse’s body. Black tendrils quickly entwined around his heart, causing it to stop beating instantly. He fell to the ground with a heavy thud. As the sound of the fall echoed, people quickly surrounded him, engaging in lively discussions. Ifia couldn’t help but turn her head to see what had happened.

What happened?

Usually, Ifia would have rushed over to satisfy her curiosity, but considering the frequent duels in Taric Kingdom, she felt like her gossip-loving spirit was weakened here. Right now, she had no interest in watching the commotion.

“Seems like there’s some characteristic local food from Taric Kingdom up ahead. Wanna go try it?”

“Yeah, let’s go.”

Initially uninterested in the commotion, Ifia’s black eyes lit up upon hearing about the unique local food. She quickly pulled Amelia along, and when they sat in the barbecue restaurant, they witnessed the skilled owner using bamboo to grill various ingredients, blending the fragrant aroma of bamboo with the deliciousness of the meat. With the addition of the owner’s special local seasonings, Ifia couldn’t wait to taste it.

The business of this barbecue restaurant was good. After Ifia and Amelia took their seats, the tables and chairs were already fully occupied, resulting in a bustling atmosphere.

“Oh, poor Lancelin. He just went hunting on the outskirts of the Dark Forest, and now he hasn’t returned, missing for almost a week.”

“Oh my, the Dark Forest? Is he asking for trouble?”

“That place is almost classified as a forbidden area. Unexpectedly, there are still daring people who dare to go in. Even the palace commander, a great swordsman, went in and never returned. The chances of Lancelin being alive are slim.”

Ifia sat on a tall chair, her feet unable to touch the ground, making her involuntarily swing in mid-air. At the same time, she thought to herself, the Dark Forest and all, it sounded so edgy!