An exchange?
Kushana would not have an overwhelming advantage if my wishes had already been granted.
What if she said she wanted my heart? No, but I was a villainess. I will not give her my heart so easily.
I waited for Kushana’s next words while preparing myself for such a situation.
“Alicia, I want to borrow your magic.”
…Was that all?
I couldn’t help but open my mouth wide when Kushana spoke to with a serious and convincing look on her face.
Should my magic be the price for Maddie’s magic?
It was true that magic was precious in this country, but for , it was a common thing to have magical power. Of course Kushana would know that.
I uttered my words, unable to hide my surprise.
“Wasn’t Maddie, or rather Shati, much more valuable than and Duke-sama’s magic?”
“That’s just a flower. They simply have more special nutrients than other plants.”
Well, that’s true, but!
But how could I say such a thing about a sacred flower that they were so desperately trying to protect?
I think I was more perplexed than the people of this village, even though I was the one who took Maddie, and I almost asked her aloud, “Are you sure about that?”.
I had grasped that Kushana was soone who thought logically and was not driven by emotion, but I had never thought she would be this easy to deal with….
“What we need now is your magic power.”
Kushana’s serious red eyes caught mine. I glanced toward Sheena, wondering how she felt about Kushana’s decision to let go of Maddie.
As it wouldn’t feel good whether she blad or Kushana furiously afterward, I would like to get so level of consent.
“It’s okay, it’s the queen’s decision.”
Sheena said this in a calm tone without showing a single expression on her face.
I realized that Kushana was really an excellent queen who was popular and highly respected by the people. I almost envied her for gaining the trust of all of her people.
Kushana was not a villainess at all, but she was not a saint either. She was the reigning queen of a small country in the forest.
I could see why everyone was so fascinated with her. If I had soone like her around , I might want to follow her as well.
“I would be happy to assist you if it’s alright with you.”
I bowed slowly and gracefully to Kushana.
The only value I hold here was my ability to use magic. I wouldn’t mind being used for that value. But I wouldn’t like to be taken advantage of as a villainess.
I bowed my head and added.
“But I also have a condition.”
“You’ve already got what you wanted.”
I looked up to see Kushana staring straight at with a dubious expression on her face.
“No, that’s not enough. A Villainess must be greedy.”
Paying no mind to Kushana’s pressure, I answered her with a smile.
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