A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 4] Chapter 46

[Vol. 4] Chapter 46: Suddenly Feeling Uncomfortable

 

Sitting in the carriage on the way to the palace, Ifia leaned excitedly against the window.

 

The wind outside ruffled her black hair, but Ifia paid no attention. Instead, she widened her black eyes, eagerly wanting to arrive at the Sith Palace immediately.

 

Although she had previously visited the Taric Palace, she shouldn’t be as excited as someone inexperienced. However, the significance between the two visits was different. This time, she entered the palace as an intern!

 

There was still some distance to the palace. Only the scenery on both sides of the street quickly passed by at the moment.

 

Ifia got a bit bored after watching for a while, and as her excitement gradually returned to normal, she shifted her gaze after retracting her line of sight.

 

Suddenly, an idea came to her mind. She looked at Amelia, who was sitting opposite her, still maintaining her elegant and dignified demeanor. Sitting upright in her seat, a few strands of silver hair floated in the light breeze.

 

Amelia seemed to be resting with closed eyes, but her senses were highly alert. When Ifia looked over just now, Amelia immediately opened her eyes, and her purple eyes sparkled like brilliant gemstones.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

Ifia didn’t find it surprising that Amelia could easily perceive her intentions. After all, Amelia was so intelligent that her acting skills were futile.

 

So, at this moment, Ifia nodded firmly and, taking advantage of Amelia’s question, immediately gave her an answer, “Amelia, there’s something I want to clarify with you in advance.”

 

In order to prove her seriousness, Ifia deliberately paused before continuing her words.

 

“This time, I am entering the palace as an intern assistant. I hope, Amelia, you won’t give me any special treatment.”

 

“Even if there are dirty or tiring tasks, I can handle them. Please, Amelia, trust me!”

 

Although Ifia didn’t know much about working in the palace, she learned from the maids that the palace office area had not only her and Amelia but also other colleagues.

 

In this regard, it was not much different from entering a company for an internship. The only difference was that her immediate supervisor was her close friend, who would surely go easy on her.

 

Suddenly becoming a privileged person, Ifia felt that she couldn’t just take advantage of the situation. She had to work hard to prove herself!

 

Therefore, as Ifia spoke, her black eyes sparkled with enthusiasm and determination for the job.

 

A mixture of the clear and innocent demeanor of someone new to the workforce could be seen.

 

Amelia, watching her, couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and then slowly curve her lips upward.

 

It wasn’t because Ifia’s enthusiasm for work made her laugh.

 

Instead, based on Amelia’s understanding of Ifia, this little one usually slacked off during classes at the Pulis Academy, only making an effort when absolutely necessary.

 

She wished she could lie down forever.

 

However, now she displayed a positive and proactive attitude, which was quite unlike Ifia. Of course, it was easy to guess the reason – another side effect of the Holy Lotus.

 

This made Amelia couldn’t help but feel a mischievous interest, wondering what expression Ifia would have once the effects of the Holy Lotus wore off and she returned to normal.

 

She was truly looking forward to it!

 

With these thoughts, Amelia maintained her calm demeanor and nodded towards Ifia.

 

“Well, since you want to work seriously, I will rearrange your identity and name for you.”

 

“Oh, that’s not necessary…”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“It’s okay, I will do my best!”

 

Facing Amelia’s encouraging gaze, Ifia had to swallow the words she hadn’t spoken yet. While nodding in agreement, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

 

Although she indeed didn’t want to become a privileged person, fabricating a new identity seemed a bit too serious!

 

And for some reason, she suddenly felt uncomfortable. Even though she had cut off the opportunity to become a privileged person and could only handle the work based on her own efforts and abilities.

 

When Ifia absentmindedly covered her chest, feeling a strange discomfort, the system, peeking in secret, was shocked.

 

The Holy Lotus’s accompanying “Saintly” attribute was too powerful!

 

It had turned the host, who used to enjoy slacking off and lying down, into what she was now. It was truly miraculous!

 

Unfortunately, the side effects of the Holy Lotus could only be maintained for seven days, and the host would soon return to normal. However, could the host really handle the job?

 

The system, considering the host’s clumsy nature in everything except cooking skills, suddenly felt that the trip to the palace was becoming dangerous.

 

Would the office be blown up by the host?

 

The carriage moved at a decent speed and soon arrived at the palace. Due to the office’s location in the front hall of the palace, the carriage could directly enter, saving them from having to walk a considerable distance.

 

Due to Ifia’s desire to conceal her identity, after getting off the carriage, the two intentionally separated by a distance, entering the office one after the other.

 

“Good afternoon, Miss Barlen.”

 

“Miss Barlen, this folder has been processed. Please review it.”

 

“Miss Barlen, there have been developments regarding the bidding for shops near the harbor.”

 

Ifia nervously tidied herself outside the office. When she walked in, she saw seven or eight people bustling around Amelia, chattering away, busy as can be. Contrary to her expectations, there was no warm welcome for Ifia. She felt like an invisible person, no one noticed her arrival. All eyes were on Amelia, the powerful and reliable figure they admired and envied.

 

“Let’s pause for a moment. Today, we have an intern joining us, her name is Fia.”

 

However, in the center of the crowd, Amelia didn’t forget Ifia. She first stopped everyone from speaking, then raised her hand and beckoned to Ifia.

 

Allowing Ifia to subconsciously walk over, within seconds, she immediately received various scrutinizing gazes from the crowd. Ifia, who had attended various banquets and fashion shows since she was young, naturally wasn’t afraid of people’s eyes. She quickly composed herself and smiled, nodding to the crowd.

 

“Hello, I’m intern Fia. Nice to meet you all. Please guide me in the future.”

 

“Fia, today, you can learn about the job from others. We’ll arrange your tasks tomorrow.”

 

After Amelia gave instructions, she had the people around her line up to submit documents while she walked to the innermost desk and sat down. For a moment, the queue became orderly, and the office regained its quiet atmosphere.

 

At the same time, others who didn’t need to line up to submit documents looked at Ifia curiously, starting to speculate about the intern’s identity. Qulina was the most proactive among them. After all, being able to work in the palace as an intern was definitely not an ordinary person.

 

However, when Miss Barlen introduced the intern earlier, she didn’t mention the family name. It seemed that this intern was just a commoner. Since there was no family backing her up, without any background, she must have outstanding personal abilities.

 

Thinking about this, Qulina looked at the unfinished folder on the desk, her eyes involuntarily turning, then she put on a friendly smile.

 

“Hello, I’m Qulina Senna. Fia, are you also a student at Pulis Academy?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Hearing that Ifia was from Pulis Academy, Qulina’s smile became even brighter. It seemed her guess was correct! However, she needed to ask more details.

 

“How coincidental! I also graduated from Pulis Academy. Although it’s been several years since I graduated, I still remember the happy days in the academy.”

 

“Oh, so you’re a senior. What a small world.”

 

“Yes, at that time, I consistently ranked in the top ten in the monthly exams at the academy. That’s how I got recommended to work in the palace. Fia, I’m sure your grades are excellent too!”

 

While the two were chatting, Qulina helped arrange seats and took Ifia to a corner. The office was spacious, with plenty of empty desks in the corner. Ifia discreetly glanced up, her seat was so far from Amelia!

 

(T^T)

 

However, it was working hours, and she needed to stay focused. She could sneakily find Amelia during the evening break.

 

Thinking about this, Ifia didn’t forget to answer Qulina’s inquiry, honestly saying, “It’s okay. I’ve been ranked first in the class in every monthly exam.”

 

“First in the class…”

 

Hearing Ifia’s words, Qulina, who was prepared for anything, was still surprised. She didn’t expect the other person to be so outstanding. Qulina didn’t think Ifia, just an intern, was lying because it would be easily exposed, affecting the internship result.

 

After all, the palace didn’t need an employee who was full of lies. However, it perfectly met her requirements. Now, she could relax for a while.

 

Duke’s daughter, Amelia Barlen, was both beautiful and talented. However, once she started working, she became extremely strict, and the staff under her were always on edge.

 

Qulina originally worked in another department. Her family went to great lengths to transfer her to this department, placing high hopes on Qulina.

 

They hoped she could get close to the Duke’s daughter, Amelia Barlen, and win her favor. If successful, it would elevate both Qulina and her family.

 

However, Amelia Barlen was like an impenetrable, icy and hard iron door. It was challenging to open, and despite Qulina’s various attempts, she couldn’t find even a slight opening. Forget about being valued, getting close was also an issue.

 

Additionally, Qulina’s expertise didn’t align with her assigned tasks, causing her work progress to be slow. Moreover, the number of documents that could pass Miss Barlen’s approval was minimal.

 

If things continued that way, Qulina wouldn’t have been able to stay in that department and might have faced the risk of being transferred. Qulina was extremely unwilling to accept that fate, she didn’t want to leave so dejectedly.

 

If she couldn’t gain the favor of the Duke’s daughter, not only would her plan have failed, but her family would have also been disappointed in her. The reduction in family resources in the future was something Qulina was determined not to experience!

 

In addition to that, there have been recent rumors circulating in the aristocratic circles about Miss Barlen. The talk of the town revolves around her extravagant gesture of giving away the entire set of Xero Blood Diamond jewelry to a commoner, showcasing Miss Barlen’s generosity.

 

As for the name of Miss Barlen’s commoner friend, Qulina has only a vague impression. It seems to be something like “If…”.

 

Nah, just a commoner, no need to remember.

 

If it were Qulina, perhaps she could greedily ask more…

 

Last night, Qulina dreamed of becoming friends with Miss Barlen, attending banquets together, and being envied by other noble daughters. The feeling was simply exhilarating.

 

However, dreams eventually come to an end, leaving Qulina somewhat disheartened. If only everything in the dream were real.

 

For this reason, Qulina no longer feels embarrassed about her previous failures but is instead filled with renewed motivation. She is determined to win Miss Barlen’s favor.

 

Therefore, Fia, who came to intern today, has become Qulina’s target. Unlike building connections and transferring jobs, Fia’s professional skills have already been assessed, allowing her to participate in the work. A free labor force.

 

Watching Fia wiping the office desk, Qulina’s smile turns greedy. After a brief chat, she realizes that this intern is very naive and easily deceived. So, soon enough, Qulina approaches Fia with a folder in hand.

 

She first intentionally made some noise to attract Fia’s attention, then put on a look of entanglement and hesitation on her face, as if troubled by something, which indeed prompted Fia to inquire.

 

“Qulina, are you facing any difficulties?”

 

“Fia, I’m really sorry. Actually, my work is not yet finished. Could you please help me take a look?”

 

Ifia had asked casually, but unexpectedly, Qulina did have something that she needed help with. The feeling of being needed was indeed wonderful!

 

Ifia’s eyes lit up, and without much thought, she nodded, completely unaware that she was a novice and couldn’t understand these things.

 

Upon seeing Ifia’s agreement, Qulina felt delighted and took advantage of the situation.

 

“But I still have other tasks to handle. Fia, could you help me with this document?”

 

“Of course, I can.”

 

“Thank you so much, Fia. You are truly amazing!”

 

“Hehe.”

 

Facing Qulina’s admiring gaze, Ifia felt a bit embarrassed, scratching her head. After receiving compliments, she couldn’t help but swell with pride.

 

When Qulina left, Ifia’s eyes sparkled as she lowered her head to focus on the folder.

 

Her first task had arrived.

 

[Host, may I ask if you need the system’s help?]

 

[No, cheating is not acceptable. I want to write it myself.]

 

Ifia decisively refused the system’s assistance. After opening the folder, inflated with praise, she felt like the greatest genius. So, these documents were just a small matter!

 

Even if the contents seemed a bit complex and involved areas she hadn’t touched before, none of it could stump Ifia. She was determined to fill these pages with words.

 

As Ifia enthusiastically wrote, the system silently took a glance.

 

Hmm…

 

Indeed, the host was a fool, and what she’s writing doesn’t make sense.

 

Reading it just gave the system a headache.

 

That cunning Qulina actually sought the host’s help.

 

She must be having the worst luck for generations.