The Baby Villain Dreams of Conquering the World

Chapter 2

Episode 2

The precious Young Lady of a ducal family, inheriting the blood of Hermannus, one of the five heroes who saved the world.

The descendant of the hero who killed Flora in her past life, and the bloodline of her nemesis!

That very young girl was Flora's second piece of luck.

She couldn't just turn her back on her because she was a nemesis, since thanks to her, the orphanage was able to escape its management crisis, so she couldn't just push her away as she pleased.

'No wonder I woke up so early today.'

It was a shameless thing to say for someone who woke up close to lunchtime, but that was just how Flora was.

'Should I run away?'

Rosaria was a troublesome person to deal with in many ways.

She showed Flora favor and approached her, but Flora didn't want to get close.

Well, how could her heart go out to the descendant of her nemesis?

Once she conquered the world, she planned to take the lives of the descendants of the very heroes who killed her first, so she didn't want to give herself a chance to get attached in the first place.

'But I'm a commoner from the orphanage, and Rosaria is a high-ranking noble of this Empire.'

If you can't avoid it, enjoy it, or so they say.

'I should enjoy it. Yes, I should enjoy it.'

Reason commanded her feet to move, but her feet refused reason's command.

'I have my pride as the Great Demon. Flattering and appeasing my nemesis? I can't tolerate that.'

"I'm sorry, Young Lady. It seems Flora has stepped away for a moment."

Mrs. Finny tried to soothe the young girl with an apologetic expression.

"Flora is a very shy child. It's alright. I'm used to this kind of hide-and-seek, so I'll find her. You must be busy, so please go ahead, Madam."

'Since when does a seven-year-old talk like that...'

Flora, who was hiding behind the post watching the situation, scowled deeply.

This was her only chance.

As Flora opened her palm, black smoke began to gather there, creeping and crawling.

"A little help."

As the black energy, the demonic aura, clung smoothly to Flora's feet, she began to run quickly towards the end of the corridor without looking back.

Thanks to the demonic aura enveloping her, her footsteps made no sound, and Flora successfully escaped the orphanage without anyone noticing.

"Ah, the weather is nice."

Was it because she succeeded in escaping?

The sunlight, which she had thought was only blinding when she woke up, now felt truly warm.

Emerging from the orphanage hidden behind the temple's protective barrier and walking a little further, the town's central square came into view, and today, the people seemed particularly bustling.

"Is there a market today or something?"

If so, it would be even harder to return to the orphanage easily.

A sly smile spread across Flora's lips, and she began to excitedly roam the streets.

But something felt strange.

Normally, people would greet Flora upon seeing her, but their gazes were fixed somewhere else.

Over there, a crowd had gathered, forming a circle, and from the center, the sound of a noisy argument could be heard.

Incidentally, the most interesting thing in the world is watching a fight.

Not wanting to miss such a fun opportunity, Flora began to push her way through the crowd without hesitation.

And when she finally reached the front and popped her face out to see, she saw it.

A fearsome, bear-like man emitting an intimidating presence.

A massive physique and broad shoulders that reminded one of a bear.

A chest just as imposing, and thighs to match.

Indeed! It was enough to draw people's gazes.

'He's handsome, but in a scary kind of way.'

He was big, almost too big.

The man, who seemed almost two meters tall, was looking down expressionlessly at a man shouting vehemently in front of him.

"Hey, do you think an apology is enough just because you bumped into me? You need to compensate me! My shoulder feels dislocated because of you!"

At the shouts of Jex, known in town as a troublemaker, people whispered among themselves as they watched the scene.

"If you're this big, you should be careful on your own! I'm scared someone else like me might get hurt!"

Even though Jex was spraying spit and putting on a show of anger, the man maintained his expressionless face.

"Oh my goodness. Can't that Jex fellow see the sword hanging on his hip?"

"What is that guy thinking, picking a fight with such a scary person?"

"Shouldn't we report this to the guards? There might be a big fight, or rather, he might get beaten up badly."

Flora, who had been quietly listening to the townspeople's conversation, chuckled softly.

'What fight?'

The bear-like man was expressionless, but upon closer look, one could see his pupils trembling slightly, showing emotional turmoil.

Anyone could see he was troubled, but people were judging him solely by his appearance, making Flora click her tongue involuntarily.

'This is the problem with humans.'

Where does this prejudice come from, that someone with a rough appearance must have a nasty personality?

Since it wasn't a fight, it became less interesting.

Flora, her interest waning, was about to turn away.

"But still, shouldn't we help Jex?"

"No matter how much of a troublemaker he is, always causing a scene, the other party seems to be a noble."

"Stop it, stop. Do you want to get in trouble with a noble?"

Yes, she was about to turn away, but...

'A noble?'

The orphanage was more than well-off; it was luxurious, and with Rosaria, one of the most powerful figures in the territory, backing them, they weren't short on money.

But it still wasn't enough to conquer the world.

'His clothes are a bit plain, but he does have an air of nobility. Could this man be a new piece of luck?'

Alright, her heart was moved.

Deciding to generously help the man, Flora boldly stepped forward through the crowd.

"Oh my, Flora!"

Someone tried to stop Flora, saying it was dangerous, but her steps were quick.

"Ah, how long are you going to stand there like an idiot...!"

Jex was venting his anger with all his might when he suddenly turned his head this way and that as the surroundings fell quiet.

"Wh-what? When did so many people gather......"

Noticing that Jex hadn't spotted her yet, Flora pouted her lips and suddenly raised her hand.

"Hel-lo, Jex-ajeossi."

"Wah! You scared me! F-Flora?"

At the appearance of Flora, who was famous in town for various reasons, Jex clutched his startled heart.

Of course, he soon flashed a fierce glare and tried to shoo Flora away.

"This is no place for a kid like you to interfere. Get lost."

"But I saw Shant-oppa looking for you just a min-ute ago? He looked really an-gry!"

"You said that last time too. I'm not falling for it this time......"

Jex snorted and was about to wave his hands dismissively, telling her to get lost.

Seems he remembered the last time Flora used Shant as an excuse to chase him away when he was hitting on an innocent Young Lady.

Uselessly smart guy.

Jex showed no sign of backing down.

But who was Flora?

She was someone with luck, big or small, useful or useless.

"Jex, you rascal!"

"Shant? Damn it! You're lucky, pal!"

Sure enough, Shant, a guard, appeared at the perfect timing and began pushing through the crowd to chase after Jex.

Watching Jex disappear in an instant, the townspeople sighed in relief and dispersed, leaving only the bear-like man and Flora at the scene.

"......"

"......"

It was quiet.

Where did the commotion from just moments ago go? It was very still.

Five minutes had already passed with the two facing each other without any reaction.

'Was he not a piece of luck after all?'

It seemed the bear-like man was a person with a rotten character, not knowing how to be grateful even after receiving help from such a cute and adorable little girl.

Flora let out a sigh, "Aish."

'Tsk, wasted, it's wasted. I shouldn't have stepped in.'

If Shant hadn't actually appeared, it would have gotten troublesome.

Flora was about to leave this place without looking back this time.

"Wait a moment."

If only that voice hadn't stopped her.

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In front of the fountain with the angel statue in Brodin Town square.

The sight of the bear-like man and the fairy-like little girl sitting side by side drew people's gazes.

"Is just ice cream enough?"

The bear-like man asked, watching the girl devouring the ice cream skillfully.

"I want juice too, but if I eat too much sweet stuff, I get scoh-olded."

She sneaked out of the orphanage; if they found out she had a lot of snacks, her orphanage treats might get banned.

'That can't happen. The orphanage snacks are tastier.'