The Baby Villain Dreams of Conquering the World

Chapter 59

Episode 59

The identity of the scenario she had desperately racked her brain to create was none other than "I am the hero who saves the princess kidnapped by the villain!"

Flora wanted to get her hands on the Ice Castle, the Shalias, and all the abundant resources in the surrounding area.

Of course, since Janet followed her, they were all Flora's anyway, but if such vast assets appeared so easily from a child who wasn't even an adult, it would arouse everyone's suspicion.

Though it pained her heart a little, Flora decided to gift these excellent assets to the Lucifers, who had not betrayed her.

However, if it were Athanas, it was highly likely that he would leave the Ice Castle without a second glance, not even paying attention to anything else, immediately after rescuing Flora.

The legitimate way to attribute these assets to Athanas and the Lucifers was for him to defeat Janet and rightfully claim everything.

'But I don't want either Janet or Dad to get hurt.'

That's why she decided to put on a little play.

'Thank you, Lian!'

Although she couldn't participate as the villain in the special play script that Teacher Lian from the orphanage had brought, it had come full circle and was now being used for a play for Flora here.

Even though the roles were reversed from the orphanage days, with Janet as the villain, the Lucifers as the heroes, and Flora as the unfortunate princess captured by the villain, it couldn't be helped.

"Yes, that's how it is."

At the icy voice, a heavy tension settled over the surroundings.

Now, if Janet fought Athanas moderately and lost, Flora's plan would proceed as intended.

But things in this world don't always go as one wishes. In other words, a slight problem had arisen...

"Show me your power."

Janet was more immersed in the act than Flora had anticipated.

As she raised her hand high, sharp icicles filled the ceiling.

At the sudden sight, Flora almost opened her eyes wide without realizing.

'Huh? Is this right?'

Just as she thought "surely not," the countless icicles began to fall like rain. The sharp ice, falling at an incredible speed, headed straight for those who had come to rescue her.

'Gasp!'

It was a wide-ranging, threatening attack, but it wasn't enough to defeat the knights who had diligently honed their skills in magical beast subjugations with Athanas.

They ran forward, beginning to deflect the falling ice with their swords.

The sound of swords and ice clashing, clang, clang, was incessant.

Janet sent down sharp ice rain several times, but the knights advanced bit by bit, untiring.

Pretending to be limp, Flora naturally tilted her head back and checked Janet's face through squinted eyes.

Her eyes were blazing with anger.

Her insane acting skills made her momentarily forget this was an Ice Castle, creating an illusion that the surroundings were blazing hot.

"Ja, Janet?"

Flora called Janet in a small voice, but she raised her voice as if refusing to listen.

"I said I would spare your lives if you gave up!"

"I can never leave Flora behind! That child is my precious daughter! I can't hand her over to a demon like you!"

The near-scream echoed through the Ice Castle.

The ice fragments on the floor rose upwards. The shattered ice turned into new attacks, making it seem like an endless decisive battle would ensue.

"If that's how you want it, then I have no choice."

At the sound of the enraged Janet's voice, the heads of the ice dolls standing around the hall creaked and turned.

'What's this now?'

At that moment, music began to flow from somewhere.

The orchestra ice dolls in the corner had begun to play.

As the music played, the remaining ice dolls began to move, dancing as if they were human.

They moved slowly, dancing to the music, approaching where the knights were gathered.

"Everyone, stay alert!"

At Athanas's warning, tension once again swept through the banquet hall. And the moment the song reached its climax, the dolls' movements changed.

"They're coming."

With Benio's short remark, the dolls began attacking them while dancing at high speed.

"You didn't think this was the end, did you?"

The ice fragments they had shattered began to coalesce, giving birth to new dolls molded in the exact likenesses of the knights who had broken the ice.

It was an endless fight.

Janet, who had been sitting quietly on the throne watching them, chuckled, then slipped her hand under Flora's arm and lifted her up.

Only after turning her back on the rescue team that had come to save her did Flora open her eyes wide and whisper in a small voice.

"Janet, this is too much."

"Those who cannot even overcome this much are not qualified to care for you, master."

"That may be so, but......"

"I won't kill them, so don't worry too much."

Even though she said not to worry, was it just her imagination that the phrase "I won't kill them" stood out?

When Flora agreed with a somewhat awkward expression, Janet smiled faintly.

"Then, if you'll excuse me for a moment."

"Huh?"

At that moment, her body suddenly shot up into the sky.

Janet, holding her clumsily, had ascended to the very top of the ceiling.

Squinting her tightly closed eyes open a little, she saw that Athanas had already reached the throne platform, his eyes blazing.

He must have swung his sword the moment he arrived, as the platform beneath the throne was shattered into pieces.

"Not bad skills."

He had broken through the numerous ice dolls in that short time.

"Give me back my daughter."

"If that is your wish, I shall return her."

As soon as she finished speaking, Janet released her grip on the arm holding Flora.

'Huh?'

And Flora began to fall rapidly from the high place.

'I am asleep right now, I am asleep.'

While Flora was desperately hypnotizing herself not to flail her limbs or use demonic power, Athanas's face was turning pale.

"Flora!"

Athanas shouted Flora's name and tried to run to where she was falling. But as if anticipating this, Janet flew in front of Athanas, blocking his path.

"I will deal with you myself."

Black energy began to boil fervently. Finally feeling that the real fight was beginning, Athanas gritted his teeth and tightened his grip on the sword.

"Kuh!"

While the demon and the Hero's descendant were exchanging frantic blows, Benio spotted the falling Flora and was horrified.

"Knights, I leave the rear to you!"

Benio shouted to the knights and began sprinting at full speed towards where Flora was falling.

Of course, the ice dolls blocked him again.

"Get out of my way, you're in the way!"

He spat out curses he normally wouldn't use and, just like Athanas had done, cut down the ice dolls as he advanced.

And he threw his body forward and caught Flora.

"Haa, haa."

Without even squinting, Flora sighed with relief inwardly.

'I thought I was going to die for real.'

Of course, she trusted the Lucifers, but it's a secret that she was inwardly anxious, worried that the worst might actually happen.

'I trusted you.'

"Flora, Flora......"

No matter how much he shook her, Flora wouldn't wake up, and moisture gathered in Benio's voice.

She wanted to immediately comfort the pitifully trembling little blockhead, but Flora had to make a desperate effort not to open her eyes even at Benio's call.

'Sorry, Oppa. We have to do this to become rich.'

Instead, she apologized inwardly and waited for Janet to quickly deliver the pre-prepared line.

"I have already consumed that child's soul. She will never wake up again."

At Janet's calm words, everyone, including Benio who was holding Flora, froze.

Even Athanas, who was confronting her, looked bewildered and cast his gaze towards where Flora was.

"Did you think I would let you go so easily, you who killed my king?"

Ha ha ha. At her short laugh, Athanas's gaze returned to Janet.

He stared silently at her, her shoulders shaking as she laughed as if amused.

"Your child's soul was quite delicious."

She licked her lips with a crimson tongue, looking as if she had just finished a delicious meal.

"How dare......"

Benio's arms, holding Flora, tightened even more. His face showed he didn't know what to do with his precious person, but he held Flora tightly.

"Father...... Her body, Flora's body is so cold."

Following Benio's tearful voice, warm droplets fell onto her face.

Flinch. Struck by a sharp pang of conscience, Flora wanted to get up immediately and wipe away his tears.

"You wasted the chance for mercy I granted you. You'd better not even think about returning alive. I will make all of you, not just that child, my prey."

Janet's murderous voice, carried by demonic power, reached even the distant knights.

In response, Athanas stood firm, gripping his sword straight. His fierce-looking face, filled with murderous intent, became even more menacing.

"Benio, retreat with the knights. This fight is entirely mine."

At his calm voice, a chilling silence fell over the surroundings.

Benio, guessing that a more intense fight was about to begin, hugged Flora preciously.

"If I kill you, I can get my daughter back, right?"

"You, a weak human like you, against me?"