A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 5] Chapter 41
[Vol. 5] Chapter 41: Evidence
Upon hearing Austin’s words, both Ifia and Jessica fell silent, unable to believe it.
Even if it was just a hypothesis, it was still unbelievable!
Afterward, it was Jessica who first regained her composure and spoke up with annoyance, “Austin, how could Miss Barlen possibly be a demon? Don’t spread rumors here! Watch out, I’ll hit you!”
Jessica still couldn’t bring herself to believe that the admired Miss Barlen could be a demon!
After all, the powerful and brilliant Amelia Barlen was a genius figure of the Sith Empire!
If her true identity was a demon, wouldn’t it deceive everyone?
Meanwhile, Ifia knew more information than Jessica did, and she was aware that Amelia was indeed a demon. Hearing Austin’s explanation at this moment made her heart skip a beat, and she suddenly felt extremely uneasy.
Especially the mention of destroying the world, which immediately reminded her of the first task given by the system: to save the world.
Later, the system changed the task content, instructing her to approach the Duke’s daughter…
After Ifia learned that Amelia was a demon, she had her doubts, but because the system did not provide an answer and she believed in Amelia, she was unwilling to continue doubting.
Now, with Austin’s words, the suspicion that had not completely disappeared before showed signs of resurgence.
Ifia clenched her teeth, the pain bringing her back to her senses.
She was Amelia’s lover!
Regardless of the truth of the matter, she would ask Amelia when she got back, rather than believe what others said.
“Jessica, I’m willing to swear on my life that everything I’ve said is true! I confirm that Amelia Barlen is a demon, not a human.” Austin explained earnestly.
Then, seeing the distrust in Jessica’s eyes, she couldn’t help but tug at the corners of her mouth in frustration.
It was her fault for not telling Jessica from the beginning, so now it was too late no matter what she said. But even with a very small probability, she had to try to convince Jessica and Ifia.
Especially Ifia.
As the lover of a demon, Ifia was in a dangerous situation!
It’s necessary to get away as soon as possible.
Therefore, Austin also had no intention of continuing to conceal the past.
“Jessica, you asked me before why I rarely appeared in the noble social circle in the past few years, and there wasn’t much news about me. I didn’t directly answer at the time, but now I can tell you everything.”
“Because at that time, I was forced by a demon to sign a contract to find human sacrifices for it to feed on. I wanted to survive, so I could only use my identity as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper to gather internal information and find extremely evil people nationwide to offer to the demon.”
“It was also because of this experience that after getting close to Amelia Barlen, I quickly discovered clues… Even if my intuition was wrong, what about the identification by Saint Tiffany!”
After Austin mentioned the word “saint,” Jessica, who was originally angry, suddenly quieted down. She blinked nervously, glanced at Austin, then turned her head to look at Ifia beside her, asking anxiously, “Ifia, tell me, is what Austin said true?”
Being stared at by Jessica, Ifia didn’t want to lie.
She could only nod.
After all, even Saint Tiffany was mentioned. It would be difficult to deny. However, Ifia didn’t understand why there were saints everywhere…
“!!!”
Upon seeing Ifia nod, Jessica, like a bird with its neck pinched, found the absurd truth too unbelievable. In a state of mixed shock and anger, she directly rolled her eyes and fainted.
Austin immediately stepped forward and held the fainting Jessica in her arms. It was as if she was holding a precious treasure that had been lost and found again. She hugged Jessica tightly but glanced towards Ifia.
“Ifia, since you know that Amelia Barlen is a demon, why are you still with her? Demons have unpredictable temperaments. Even if she’s favoring you now, when she gets tired of you, you’ll be in danger!”
Worrying about Jessica’s fainting, Ifia felt a mess in her heart at this moment. She heard Austin’s advice again, which instantly ignited her anger.
“Austin, although I don’t deny that Amelia is a demon, I don’t believe your words… Moreover, Amelia is different from other demons. She will never harm me!”
At this point, Ifia paused briefly before continuing, “Not long ago, Saint Tiffany also tried to persuade me, but I refused… Since you have a connection with the saint, you should also know about this.”
“There’s no concrete evidence that can convince me.”
With that said, Ifia took a few steps back, raised her hand, and waved it dismissively, making a gesture of farewell typically seen among nobles.
Now that Jessica had fainted, there was no need for her to stay any longer. She trusted that Austin would safely send Jessica back home.
Meanwhile, she needed to hurry back home to investigate!
“Ifia, I know you’re reluctant to believe, but please accept this document.”
Without waiting for Ifia to turn and leave, Austin took out a folder from her bag and approached Ifia with the unconscious Jessica.
She forcefully stuffed the folder into Ifia’s arms, revealing a sorrowful smile as she bid farewell to her.
Without further words, Austin left with Jessica.
Left alone, Ifia stood quietly for a moment, then lowered her head to look at the folder. She clutched it tightly, not immediately discarding it.
Instead, she stopped a passing carriage and provided the address of the villa located in Pulis Academy.
When Ifia sat in the carriage heading back home, her heart remained restless. The image of Austin’s sorrowful smile seemed to replay in her mind. Ifia was clear about the reason behind this. Whether Austin’s speculations were true or false, she had surely angered Amelia. The consequences of provoking a demon were bound to be dire.
However, Austin stubbornly refused to give up, persisting that Amelia would destroy the world and kill all humans. And the evidence… was now in her hands.
Whether it was the roughness of the carriage ride or the tumultuous emotions in her heart, Ifia didn’t want to look through the folder in her hands, fearing she might vomit accidentally. So, when the carriage stopped in front of the villa and Ifia paid the fare, she sprinted straight to her bedroom.
This time, she found Amelia in her room. Instinctively, Ifia locked the door behind her, then sat in front of the dressing table and opened the folder in her hands. Despite being crumpled along the way, the folder’s contents were still legible.
Actually, there’s nothing particularly special about it. It just records the actions of the nobles in Darwa City who summoned demons, and what they did after the exorcism to return to normalcy.
Apart from maintaining their usual way of life, the rest is all about various provocations and internal strife, sparking ‘wars’ among the different families. And on the last page, there’s a summary, analyzing in detail their words and actions, and what consequences they might bring…
Every word feels like a heavy shackle, making Ifia more and more alarmed as she reads on. Flashes in her mind recall the day she found out Amelia was a demon, the conversation between Amelia and the demon disguised as a human, and Amelia’s somewhat evasive explanations…
“My dear, what are you reading?”
Just as Ifia was looking at the last page, Amelia’s voice suddenly rang out.
Amelia pressed closely against Ifia from behind, she intimately hugged her in her arms, like a dragon holding its beloved treasure.