Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Chapter 226 : A Bouquet for You 1

"Lady Yvonne, the new goods you ordered earlier have arrived."

The guild's subordinates brought a large box of packaged plants. To prevent wilting, they were delivered in pots along with their soil.

"Oh? They've finally arrived—"

After opening the box and seeing the vibrant blooming flowers inside, Yvonne smiled with satisfaction.

However, this smile appeared somewhat frightening to other uninformed onlookers.

Newman, a new maid, couldn't help but ask the surrounding maids:

"Excuse me for asking... What exactly is that?"

Intelligence gathering was crucial. Given her important mission, she needed to obtain all information about this duchess... to offer to that person!

"They seem to be beautiful flowers?"

A maid who had worked in the Smollett household for over three years smiled and said.

"Lady Yvonne has been looking for these flowers for a long time. Just finding suitable soil for cultivation took half a year!"

"And I heard they're very precious because they only bloom for a few short days in early spring—"

Indeed, it was an extremely vibrant red...

The new maid Newman gazed at the plants, deep in thought.

But... what were they for?

As is well known, the more vivid a plant's color, the more dangerous it is—this was common sense for people of another world.

"The vines of these flowers have sharp thorns with some toxicity. Lady Yvonne, please be very careful when handling them."

The guild subordinate cautiously reminded.

...Poisonous??

Newman, the spy, instantly became alert.

Seeing the duchess's pleased expression... Could she be planning to poison someone with these toxic flowers??

Considering the high possibility, she felt her palms begin to sweat nervously.

"Mm, I understand."

After putting on specially made gloves, Yvonne opened the box and picked up pruning shears, cutting off a good-looking flower stem.

"Hehe..."

Too delighted to contain herself, the duchess holding the thorny flower stem let out an uncontrollable laugh.

"Finally... I've finally obtained it! Such a perfect—"

...!!

No, no mistake!!

The new maid felt her hands trembling.

It must be exactly as she imagined!!

As expected of the legendary vicious woman—

Seeing her today, she was indeed just as rumored—truly terrifying!!

"That's wonderful, Lady Yvonne looks very happy."

...It's really too frightening!

From the mole's perspective, even the maid ladies who had become accomplices seemed terrifying.

She never imagined she'd taken on such a frightening task...

Newman began to doubt whether she could survive in this den of wolves and tigers.

·

Finally found it!

Yvonne was overjoyed, almost wanting to spin around on the spot.

She had searched for so long before finally finding a rose-like Rosaceae flower species in this world!

These blooms were beautiful. Now she could cultivate a large number of roses.

"Thank you all for your hard work."

"No, it was nothing. We're glad to serve Lady Yvonne."

This time, she really troubled the young men from the Leinster Guild's agricultural department.

The seniors from the association's magical botany department also gave many opinions on cultivation. She should send them something in gratitude later—

Using them as decorative flowers for this festival would be nice too. The only drawback was their short shelf life...

These delicate flowers, picked in the morning, would wilt by afternoon. Unless a skilled elemental mage used fusion elemental magic to preserve the flowers with ice magic.

Come to think of it, didn't she have such a person by her side?

But before that, Yvonne wanted to present this as a surprise to Elsa.

They had been together for so long, but aside from the hydrangea Elsa had given her at the beginning, Yvonne hadn't gifted her flowers in return. This had always made Yvonne feel somewhat guilty.

From a modern perspective, giving flowers might seem cliché. But no girl would dislike beautiful fresh flowers.

Especially roses that symbolize love.

Thinking of this, her face flushed a shade similar to the flowers' color.

"Could I have a ribbon and some wrapping paper?"

"Here, Lady Yvonne."

With deft fingers, she quickly wrapped the flowers and tied them with a beautiful ribbon.

However, at this moment, coincidentally, someone she didn't wish to appear right now poked her head in.

"Evie—I've finished my task... Oh, what's that—"

Strange...

Newman grew suspicious.

Isn't this the recently notable commoner magician?

Why would she appear here...

"...It's nothing."

Yvonne hid her hands behind her back.

Oh no, she instinctively hid it.

"Eh~ Could it be a gift for me?"

"...Not everything I prepare is meant for you, you know?"

Yvonne said coldly.

Elsa blinked in surprise.

Although that's what she said, basically nine out of ten things were for her, weren't they?

"Really not?"

She narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

"...It's not."

How suspicious...

Newman, standing nearby, couldn't hear their whispered conversation but also grew suspicious.

There had been rumors that these two had a good relationship, but due to their stark contrast, many dismissed it as gossip.

It was said they had attended the same school, but according to rumors, Yvonne had bullied and mistreated her classmate Miss Elsa in various ways. If true, it was hard to imagine they could have a good relationship.

But seeing how they conversed... Could it be an act? Or...

Newman became confused again.

In any case, she had to figure out the true nature of their relationship. This was crucial intelligence.

While Newman was lost in thought, a shadow loomed over this undercover maid.

"La-Lady Yvonne... Suddenly, what are you...??"

Newman was instantly frightened.

Because at this moment, the villainess was smiling, holding the flowers, and walking towards her in high heels.

Holding the wrapped flowers, with an approaching dangerous aura, she smiled and handed the bouquet to Newman.

"This, please deliver it to your master—"

She whispered in her ear.

"...Understood."

Not good—

She had instinctively responded out of nervousness??

Doesn't this indirectly admit she's a mole??

Newman accepted the flowers, kneeling on one knee, sweating profusely.

...When was it discovered??

Moreover, giving her such dangerous flowers...

This must be a threat, right?? It must be??

"—Please give my regards to Miss Bernars, won't you?"

She looked down at Newman, covering her mouth as she laughed.

The overwhelming pressure made Newman's stomach churn. Under the extreme stress, the new maid, hugging the flowers, blacked out and fainted.

What on earth was going on...

Before others could understand the situation,

Yvonne took off her gloves and clapped her hands.

"My, it seems she was too happy to receive the flowers. Please take her out. It's best to send her directly to the Bernalson mansion."

"As you command."

It seems we'll need to be more careful when recruiting next time.

Elsa, standing to the side, watched in bewilderment.

"I'm sorry, this was indeed meant for you... But considering there was a mole present... so"

Yvonne apologized quietly. It was fine in front of their own people, but she couldn't expose their relationship in front of someone like that.

Before safely passing through this dangerous period, she had to remain cautious and vigilant.

"Alright, I understand..."

Though expressing understanding, Elsa was still somewhat angry.

"Can you give me another chance? I'll give you an even prettier one..."

"I don't want it anymore."

Elsa turned away, half in a sulk.

After all, she had already given the same thing to someone else.

Even if it was a half-demonstrative gift without any real affection, she would still be jealous.

"Can't be helped... Then how about this?"

Yvonne gave some instructions to the other maids.

The maid sisters exchanged knowing smiles and carried away the remaining flower pots.

"Understood, we'll prepare it for you two right away. It won't take long."

"...What are you doing now?"

Seeing the maids immediately busy themselves, Elsa's face was full of confusion.

"You'll know if you come with me."

Yvonne smiled, embracing her and turning her body in a different direction.

"Wait... Isn't that the bathroom??"

·

In the bathtub filled with hot water, a thick layer of rose petals now floated, gently swaying with the ripples.

The heat brought waves of floral fragrance.

"It's a flower petal bath."

What an extravagant use, how many flowers did this take...

"Your body will smell of flowers after bathing, isn't it wonderful?"

Yvonne wanted to give this to you.

She had heard the guild people say that cultivating these flowers was expensive. Yvonne, who was usually meticulous about all kinds of expenses, was only particularly generous when it came to matters concerning Elsa.

"I promise you, although I may give flowers to others in the future, this... I will only give to you."

"Don't think this settles it."

Elsa stood on her tiptoes and bit Yvonne's lip.

"Then Evie has to bathe together."

"...Eh?"

Before she could react, without further ado, Elsa pressed her to the ground and stripped off her clothes.

"It's so hard to undo... Isn't this corset uncomfortable to wear?"

While undressing her, Elsa complained.

"You have to wear this for formal attire... Otherwise it doesn't look good."

"But modern clothing styles are so loose and look nice. Sigh... When will such a wave of free fashion reach Oz?"

"Cultural changes take much longer than you might imagine..."

Moreover, every world has its own unique characteristics. Regarding this point, let's take it slow.

"Wa-wait, that tickles!! Let me undress myself!!"

"No way, no way~"

After all, undressing is also a form of foreplay.

"Should we tie up your hair first?"

"Mm..."

For bathing, let's wash the hair later.

"Phew..."

And so, their shoulders pressed close as they sank into the ocean of flower petals.

"Mm... It really smells nice."

She leaned against Yvonne's back, bringing her face close to her ear, inhaling the scent.

"...This part hasn't even been soaked, how can it smell?"

"Hehe, maybe Evie just naturally smells good."

Resting her chin on Yvonne's shoulder, her restless little hands under the water quietly encircled her.