Don't Trust the Heroine

“In the first place, anyone who confidently thinks that the bet someone put will be fair is stupid. Of course, you expected it to go according to your plans.”

“Former Viscountess Sein Lucas. You were divorced by your husband because you broke the law, but in fact, it was because you were a noble and a mage. The imperial family is annoyed right?”

“………Haha. How did you know that?” 

“Well, the fact that you are a mage is your hidden card. So, of course, you knew that you would win in the bet.”

The first time Sein showed the action of putting a paint bullet into the revolver and shooting it itself was fake.

It was a process of giving confidence to the opponent that she would use that bullet when betting.

But when we actually play russian roulette, you put something else in the cylinder. 

After that, it was a simple trick to use magic to adjust the paint to pop out of the muzzle at the desired timing.

“Did the two of you plan such a thing beforehand?”

“We haven’t talked about anything beforehand. I trusted that Farren would understand the instructions.”

Farren had reached a point where his teacher raised his hand saying that he had nothing else to teach him.

Medenna knew she could trust him.

Of course, it was possible that Farren didn’t understand it, so it was a gamble to some extent.

However, he understood her instructions brilliantly and, thanks to this, the bet was a success.

Medenna listened to her compliment and looked at Farren for a moment.

“Then, the bet will be won by me. You broke the rules first right?”

“……Hahaha!”

Sein laughed loudly. Contrary to the dry laughter before, it was genuinely pleasant laughter.

“Oh, how many years has it been since I lost? You’re too bold and brilliant for your age, lady.”

“I’m not stupid to be fooled by you.” 

“…Anyways, it’s great.” 

She got up and went to the sofa where Medenna was sitting.

Then she leaned over and tried to kiss her foot.

 Medenna was surprised and grabbed Sein’s shoulder as she lifted her up.

“That’s okay! I don’t want that!”

“Hmm, don’t worry about it.”

“Don’t say it like I have that kind of taste!”

“In times like this, you look like a girl your age.”

Sein got up from her seat and bowed politely, putting aside her playfulness. 

“I will sacrifice my old body for Medenna Rodenherg.”

“Then I will help you get your revenge. Until the day you will be called Viscountess Lucas again.”

Both of us firmly shake our hands.

Sein lifted her hand, looked at Farren, and said sarcastically.

“No need to stare at me like that kid, I’m loyal when it comes to a mutual benefit.”

“……You swore to serve her well. So do it.”

“Yes, yes. Don’t be so wary with me. Shouldn’t we be friendly from now on?”

Medenna quickly added Sein’s words.

“Okay, Farren. From now on, my task is that you should get along well with her.

“Get along well…?”

Farren, who becomes emperor in the future, will have many mages as his subjects, starting with Sein.

In particular, when it comes to the administration of the country, Sein would be a valuable person for him.

Medenna decided to implement the task as soon as Sein was hired.

“Former Viscountess Lucas, I’ll buy the company you have now and will make it as a mercenary guild.”

I had planned to use it as it is.

“Oh? Doesn’t your family already run a mercenary guild?”

“It will be a mercenary guild that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with my family because there’s something I want to do.”

In other words, it meant that the dirtier business will be carried out by removing the name tag ‘Rodenherg family’.

Sein who immediately understood me raised the corners of her mouth.

“As expected, you’re not an ordinary little girl.”

“I’ll take it as a compliment. The paperwork at the mercenary guild will be your task. Let’s also name it Lucas Mercenary Guild after you.”

“Well, that makes sense. But will it be fine?”

“Don’t worry about it.” 

Medenna responded by stroking Farren’s head, who was a bit sullen. 

“I’ll just invest the money. But the actual head would be this person by my side, Farren.”

“Huh?”

“Yes.” 

This Lucas mercenary guild will be the forerunner of the organization that will overthrow the empire and creates a new country in the future.

Medenna intended to do so by entrusting Farren to manage it.