Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Chapter 232 : The Festival Begins 1

"Wow~~~ It's so big!"

Bebe's ears perked up excitedly as she received the cotton candy.

Indeed, it was large—the pink cotton candy was fluffy and about a size larger than the child's small head.

"Hehe, is there anything else you want? Just tell Grandpa!"

Campbell's face beamed with joy as he held his granddaughter.

Although they were exiled, the elderly couple's life wasn't bad. After the surveillance ended, their days in North Kalos were much freer than in the royal capital. Moreover, they could eat fresh, healthy food and breathe air unpolluted by ore—thanks to this, Mother Lena's health had improved considerably, and Father's high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia had also improved.

This time, the former Duke and Duchess had also received an invitation from the Princess to attend the festival ceremony.

"Grandpa~~ I want to eat Parmi honey cakes too!"

"Alright, we'll buy them! We'll buy everything!"

"Papa... don't spoil her too much."

Yvonne looked helplessly at her father doting on his granddaughter.

"Don't feed her too many sweets. Bebe is teething recently, it wouldn't be good if her new teeth get damaged."

"Then how about we don't buy food, but fun toys instead?"

His tone had changed to that of coaxing a child.

"And pretty little dresses!"

"Yay~~"

But seeing Campbell happily holding Bebe, Yvonne knew that today Bebe would again have a pile of new gifts.

"You really are... Grandpa doesn't come often, learn to be a bit more polite, okay?"

"Okay."

"Be good today and don't cause trouble for Grandpa—otherwise I'll have to punish you, you know?"

At home, Yvonne was usually the one playing the strict parent. However, this child was quite clever. She knew that Yvonne was actually soft-hearted, so she would often act cute in front of her. When she saw Yvonne in a bad mood, she would deliberately come to cause trouble and get scolded. In front of Elsa, she acted like an obedient good child.

At such a young age, she already knew how to behave differently with different people. She would be quite something when she grows up.

"Mama~~"

Bebe rubbed her little cheeks, which Yvonne had pinched red, and puffed them out pitifully.

"Oh my, Yvonne... If the child likes it, what's wrong with spending a little money?"

"Papa! You'll spoil her like this!!"

"Bebe loves Grandpa the most~~~"

The little one nuzzled her soft cheek against Campbell's bearded face. This continuous cute attack directly turned Campbell into a foolish parent.

"...Sigh."

This is hopeless, Yvonne thought as she held her aching forehead.

This behavior was even worse than when she was a child.

"Pfft......"

"What is it, Madam?"

Seeing Lena beside her laughing uncontrollably, Elsa couldn't help but ask.

"Oh my... Elsa, you still call me that when no one's around?"

Elsa's face reddened, and she quickly corrected herself.

"Mo-Mother..."

"Good girl~"

Covering her mouth with a fan, Lena's eyes crinkled as she smiled.

"I just thought of some interesting things."

"This scene is exactly the same as when Yvonne was little."

"Was Evie like this when she was young, Father?"

"Well, it was a bit different."

That child was very sensible from a young age, so the more common scene was actually Yvonne seriously asking to buy fewer unnecessary things, using her small hand to pull Campbell, who had already bought a pile of gifts, stopping her old father. She was quite the worrier.

But it was precisely because of this that the former Duke had always regretted not being able to properly indulge in the joy of doting on his child as an old father.

Now with Bebe, he could finally fulfill his wish.

"Pfft......"

Imagining little Yvonne seriously stopping her father with her childish voice, Elsa also started laughing.

"Right? It's interesting, isn't it?"

I really wish I could have seen it with my own eyes.

"But thinking about it this way, Father must have had it tough..."

Looking at Campbell now, holding his granddaughter and grinning from ear to ear.

Elsa also felt genuinely happy.

"By the way... Elsa, you're becoming more and more beautiful."

"Eh?"

Lena smiled as she approached, reaching out to stroke Elsa's hanging hair.

"When you wear a wedding dress, you'll surely look stunning."

Elsa's cheeks immediately reddened at these words.

"So, when exactly are you planning to hold the ceremony? It's a big life event, after all. Wouldn't it be better to do it sooner rather than later?"

"That matter... it's still early..."

Elsa was at a loss for words, not knowing where to begin.

The fact that Yvonne was actually a traveler from another world, and that she knew the 'flow' of this world, that is, the development of the 'plot'... none of this had been explained to the elderly couple.

"I see... Although things have been peaceful lately, the affairs of the nobility are still quite troublesome."

Lena's eyes showed concern.

"Even if you two decide to give up your noble titles one day and live an ordinary life with us in the countryside, we wouldn't object, you know?"

Elsa had no parents, and since she had decided to be with Yvonne's daughter, she was essentially Lena's daughter as well.

After experiencing the ups and downs of life, Lena had come to understand,

Wealth, money, status... these things weren't so important. In this world, nothing was more important than the happiness of her daughters.

"Ahaha... You really know how to joke."

"Oh my, I'm being very serious, you know?"

Lena said with a smile. She looked at Elsa earnestly and gently took her hand.

"If you encounter any difficulties, make sure to tell us. Although we know you young people have your own ideas and are very capable, sometimes it's better to listen to the advice of us elders, you know?"

"Don't keep things to yourself because you're afraid of worrying us. If we can help our children, we parents would be proud of it."

"...Mm."

Elsa knew, of course, that Lena was genuinely concerned about her and Yvonne. She nodded gently, looking towards Yvonne who was giving instructions to her father on the side.

"Young Lady."

Linda silently appeared behind her mistress.

"Wah!!"

Yvonne was startled,

"Linda~! If you're going to appear, could you give me a heads up next time... It's really scary!"

Reflexively hugging Elsa, Yvonne complained while touching her chest.

"I apologize. To avoid drawing attention... I used presence concealment."

"Are you some kind of assassin..."

It felt like if she developed in this direction, it wouldn't be impossible for her to change jobs to a ninja.

But come to think of it, maids always seem to have this kind of attribute.

"There are many people around today. Don't you need me to follow you?"

Linda seemed somewhat worried about Yvonne.

"No need, no need,"

Yvonne said with a wry smile, waving her hand.

"I have Elsa with me. Like before, I'll leave Father and Mother's safety to you."

"...To be honest, I'm more worried about the Young Lady's side."

"Could it be that you've also heard some strange rumors?"

"Linda, don't worry, I will definitely protect Evie."

Seeing Elsa's serious face, Linda finally relaxed her furrowed brows and smiled at the two.

"I see... Perhaps I was overthinking."

The atmosphere in the royal capital was one of joy and peace.

"Don't just focus on work, enjoy the festival too."