Taming The Villainesses

Episode 276.1

(EP-276.1) Confession #4

276 – Reconciliation and Confession #4

Mirna was a wise woman.

So, she likely noticed that revealing this surprising fact to her was not the goal or the result, but rather a part of the process.

“Sir Theo, the reason you’ve disclosed such a startling truth to me is clearly because there’s something you want from me.”

In fact, without me having to explain it in detail, Mirna had already guessed that more important matters would follow.

A wise and intelligent woman who could ease a man’s burdens was wife material. That’s why I gave Mirna 10 points in my mind. 

Then suddenly, a thought occurred to me—how should I score Mirna and Narmi, considering they are two people yet one?

Two people yet one. If I combine their points, it would feel unfair to the others.

But if I split them, it doesn’t seem fair either because of the inconvenience that comes from sharing one body.

It’s a real dilemma.

At that moment, someone poked me in the side.

“Hey, you’re daydreaming right now, aren’t you?” 

It was Elga.

Elga, with her brow furrowed, poked me in the side. It seemed she had noticed that I had activated my defense mechanism and drifted off into my thoughts.

“Ahem.” 

I cleared my throat.

For a moment, I felt embarrassed that my mind had failed to accept reality and had been filled with escapist thoughts.

However, problems were like plastic. Burying and covering them up doesn’t make them disappear; instead, they become a source of pollution that causes even more trouble.

After this incident with Elga, I clearly recognized that, rather than covering things up, directly confronting and boldly resolving issues was the proper mindset of a true man.

I am a man.

Macho Theo, MaTheo, wouldn’t run away at a time like this but would speak clearly.

Imagining a muscular man who has silently battled waves and sea winds while reeling in tuna for a long time, I decided to embody that manliness as if I had become him.

“Lady Mirna, as you’ve guessed, it’s true that I have more things to say. And in this process, you have a significant role to play.”

“A significant role for me?”

Mirna seemed slightly tense. It’s only natural for her to be nervous if the descendant of a long-lost royal family suddenly appeared and expected her to play a major role.

Everything she had protected until now, and the peaceful days she could have had in the future, might all crumble, forcing her into a chaotic future.

In that sense, even if Mirna were to get angry and ask, “Why are you dragging me into this without my consent?” I was prepared to humbly accept it.

However, instead of saying that, Mirna calmly asked. 

“Huu, the Draco family has always been a loyal and faithful companion to the Angmar family. I didn’t expect that I would take on that role, but surely there must be a profound mission behind it.”

“That’s correct. As you already know, the era of the old Angmar royal family has ended. They were utterly destroyed, with not a single person left.”

“Well… those with a high affinity for red mana were all purged or driven mad and died. Most of them were from the Angmar royal family…”

What Mirna said was true.

I’ve heard that the members of the Angmar royal family were purged not just for political reasons but because they all gradually lost their minds one by one.

That’s why I’m the only survivor.

My goal, the 「Angmar Family Revival Plan」, starts from there. So, I slowly parted my lips, deciding to convey my true feelings to Mirna.

“The red mana within me seeks revenge.”

“Re-revenge…?”

I could sense Mirna’s confusion.

“Revenge for…?”

“The Angmar family was destroyed by your family. Thoroughly torn and shattered to pieces. Completely destroyed. Dreaming of revenge for the family is only natural.”

“…….”

“However, at the same time, I bear the destiny of reviving my family. Thus, I’ve come to a conclusion.”

“And what is that conclusion?”

In response to Mirna’s question, I finally decided to reveal the deep secret I had kept inside.

“As I’ve mentioned before, I hope that Lady Mirna will join me in reviving my family—and to bear my child.”

Aah—.

As soon as I finished speaking, there’s a sigh from somewhere. It was Elga Von Lioness, who had been listening passively from the side as a bystander.

Elga slapped her forehead with her palm and grumbled, “Crazy bastard, he actually said it.” Probably because the words were still shocking even when it’s not the first time. 

The person directly involved, Mirna, froze—her face stiffening as if she couldn’t comprehend what I had just said.

“Haah…!?”

Soon, her face flushed with shock, confusion, and embarrassment, as she asked.

“Wh-why does it lead to such a conclusion?”

“It’s about making up for what was taken. To birth children of the Angmar family through the Young Ladies of the four families. That’s the grand ambition I desire—”

“You’re insane!”

Before I could even finish speaking, Mirna shouted. I was worried that people outside might hear us.

Even though I had spent a fortune to rent out the entire place, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. But Mirna didn’t care about and continued to rage.

“What kind of insane revenge is that—!?”

“Um…”

As I paused for a moment, Elga poked me in the side and added. 

“Tell her about the thirty kids you plan to have too. That’s the highlight.”

“Th-thirty…! Kyaaah—!”

Mirna was on the verge of fainting. Her eyes rolled back, and she staggered before collapsing onto the cushioned floor with a thud.

“Lady Mirna, are you alright?”

I rushed over to her and helped her up. As she lay in my arms, she muttered in a small voice, “Sir Theo, is this a dream? I must be having a nightmare.”

But unfortunately, this wasn’t a dream.