A Villain's Way of Taming Heroines

Chapter 543 The Obedient Village Girl - III

The competition for the position of the Head of Devouring is evidently a crucial juncture... That position is still too far from my reach, and I must not aim too high. However, it is essential to seize as much as I need from this struggle.

Simply staying in the office of Garden will yield nothing—therefore, even if Miss Rhine cancels the original plan, I must become Mr. Ansel's traveling secretary.

This is the only bargaining chip that allows me to negotiate with it.

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As long as I can follow Mr. Ansel to the Western lands, whether it is to increase Miss Rhine's influence or to disclose Shadewell's actions to it, it is not an issue. Moreover, if I apply in my own name, it will not have any negative impact on Ms. Rhine.

The only problem is, how can I successfully apply in my own name...?

Without relying on the connection with Seraphina, Mr. Ansel has no reason to accept my application unless I can demonstrate sufficient value.

Value, hmm... value.

The value of a secretary lies in the arrangement and handling of all the master's daily affairs. As long as I can satisfy Mr. Ansel in this regard, he might agree to my application.

Therefore, understanding why Mr. Ansel is going to the Western lands and what he intends to do there, analyzing the entire situation in the Western lands, and establishing a daily affairs plan based on Mr. Ansel's thoughts is the core of everything.

But I know nothing about this, and time is tight, making it impossible to complete.

—So, I must thank Miss Rhine for the access to the archives and the accelerated field, which allowed me to submit my application and present my plan to Mr. Ansel.

Mr. Ansel did not expect me to do this and even asked twice if Miss Rhine sent me. I told him no, and he smiled happily, making my heart race.

He agreed to my application and told me it was a "reward for the brave."

Then came the waiting, waiting for Seraphina to leave.

...I didn't expect her to randomly teleport to the Western lands.

I had considered interfering with Seraphina's choice, making her choose to go to the Western lands voluntarily, as that would be the best scenario for me.

These two tasks, one related to the Garden and one unrelated, whether related or not, I can provide assistance to Miss Rhine. If they overlap, my bargaining chips will be even greater.

Whether it is my job or my own interests.

Miss Rhine... you really should consider what you can offer me, not as a reward, but as something you can exchange for what I have.

After the last letter was neatly inscribed on the paper, Marlina contentedly closed her notebook.

She was currently sitting in the guest room next to Ansel's, having just completed today's entries.

For Marlina, this was more of a work journal than a diary.

Arranging, exploring, reflecting, summarizing... every day she pondered how to advance further.

Today had been particularly fruitful; she had recorded her views on the Garden, Shadewell, and most of the organizations under Ansel's command, clarified her current goals, and looked ahead to the future. Everything was clear and organized, indicating that she was not lost.

"There's still time... I should use the existing data to confirm tomorrow's plan again. Zero Explorers, Sword of the Boundary Breaker, Fafnir's Nest..."

"...Hey, you."

Just as Marlina was about to get back to work, a weak female voice came from behind her.

Instinctively turning her head, she saw the petite Ravenna, who had somehow appeared behind her and suddenly trembled, staggering and collapsing onto her.

Marlina was somewhat astonished. "Miss Ravenna, what are you..."

"Hurry... ha...come over here."

Ravenna, her face flushed, bit her lip. "I can't handle it—ah!"

Before she could finish her sentence, her body dissolved into iron-gray particles and vanished.

Marlina stared in shock for a long time before a sentimental blush slowly spread across her face.

She sat on the bed, took a pair of light gray semi-transparent stockings from her suitcase, and slipped her long, fair legs into them, exhaling a heated breath.

"One day... I too will find myself in such blissful troubles."

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