She is the Daughter of the Villainess in a Ridiculous Novel - Chapter 70

A dismissal with a set deadline.

What Sylvia requested was effectively a “suspension,” which meant halting her duties for a specific period.

‘Well, in this case, it’s like being re-employed.’

Idel looked at the head maid standing upright and took a sip from the drink placed on the table.

The reason Sylvia could make such a decision was due to the events of the day when Idel visited Gianna with Dante.

After a not-so-amicable reconciliation with Idel, Gianna soon felt an intense hunger.

As the tension eased and her sadness faded, her suppressed desires began to resurface.

Before she could even use her hands, the rumbling of her stomach made Gianna’s face turn bright red.

“Um, sorry… I barely ate anything while I was in my room…”

“It’s alright. To be honest, I’m just as hungry as you, Gianna. If I had stayed a little longer, my stomach would have growled first.”

“Really? Dante, you too?”

“Yes. Originally, I intended to check on Idel’s condition, change the water in the vase, and then go eat… but… yes.”

Gianna blinked at Dante, who was stammering while glancing at Idel. It felt like their relationship had grown significantly closer since she last saw them.

‘What happened in Idel’s room?’

As Gianna tilted her head, pondering various possibilities, she quickly dismissed the thoughts.

Dante stammering like that meant it was something she wouldn’t be able to hear anyway. He doesn’t hide things unless they’re truly important.

‘Instead of wondering about what I can’t hear, it’s better to get some food!’

Feeling more relaxed after seeing Idel’s honest feelings, Gianna smoothly changed the subject.

“Should we ask someone to bring us something to eat? I think we could just ask a maid lightly…”

“Well, what if we get caught? Diane is probably pacing back and forth right now, trying hard.”

“Why not just eat a little? Come on, we definitely won’t get caught. There are plenty of hiding spots in my room.”

“I think that’s a good idea. Since Idel moved as soon as she opened her eyes, she needs to eat something. If you’re worried about going back, I’ll carry you.”

“……”

“See! Dante is saying the same thing!”

With the combined efforts of the female and male protagonists from the original story, Idel let out a small sound of frustration and raised both hands.

This was inherently an unfavorable game for Idel. She had a weakness against the two of them.

With Idel’s half-hearted approval, Gianna raised her hands high in a cheer.

“Great! Then I’ll go ask! You two find a good hiding spot!”

Gianna quickly left the room, leaving the two behind.

While Idel pressed her temples in confusion about what was happening, Dante immediately got up and began to search around Gianna’s room.

“…What are you doing?”

“I’m looking for a hiding spot. I don’t think there are many places for the two of us to hide.”

Seeing the handsome boy seriously inspecting the room made Idel chuckle softly.

‘Well, I need to hide since I snuck out, but he doesn’t really need to hide too, does he?’

He wasn’t at an age where he would be scolded for entering a lady’s room without permission; he could just say he came to play with Gianna.

“Hmm? Idel, this wardrobe is empty. However, it might be a bit cramped for both of us, so I should look for another place…”

Just as Dante was about to suggest a good hiding spot, a knock sounded at the door.

Dante and Idel’s gazes met in the air for a brief moment.

Instinctively realizing that the person knocking was someone else, they quickly squeezed themselves into the wardrobe.

“Ugh, go further inside.”

“There’s no more room. There’s nowhere else to go…”

– Knock, knock, knock!

“Gianna, seeing that the light is on, it doesn’t seem like you’re sleeping… I’ll come in for a moment.”

They couldn’t get in, and it was clear they couldn’t stay in this position.

‘At least the door should be somewhat closed.’

The two people, crammed together more like characters in a survival story than in a romantic comic, struggled to close the wardrobe door.

Of course, no matter how tightly they pressed their bodies, the wardrobe door wouldn’t close completely.

Even in a chaotic world, the laws of physics couldn’t be ignored.

“Ugh, Idel. My chest…”

“Shh! My legs feel like minced meat right now, so just bear with it and stay quiet!”

As the door creaked open, Idel held her breath and carefully peered through the gap.

“Gianna, you haven’t left your room all day, have you? Idel has regained consciousness… Gianna?”

With a tall stature, black hair, and a calm voice.

‘It’s Sylvia!’

It seemed that Gianna’s condition wasn’t good, prompting a visit from Sylvia.

‘…I do have some issues to resolve with Sylvia, though.’

Even so, it was a bit much to just pop out now. Idel pushed aside the thoughts that briefly crossed her mind and continued to hold her breath as she observed outside.

Meanwhile, Sylvia, having lifted the round blanket on the bed, frowned. Gianna, who should have been in the room, was nowhere to be found.

‘Since it’s Gianna, the chances of her leaving the room alone are high, but I still need to check.’

After all, there was an outsider who had once handed poison to exact revenge on Idel.

‘Gianna’s safety must be thoroughly ensured.’

Even if she had thought about stepping down from her position, she still needed to fulfill her duties until the end.

As Sylvia scanned the room with piercing eyes, she noticed the slightly ajar wardrobe.

‘That’s… where Gianna’s dresses are kept.’

It was supposed to be empty since it held dresses for major events, and an empty wardrobe shouldn’t be left open like that.

‘This is suspicious.’

Even the slightest trembling of the door gave off a suspicious vibe.

Without hesitation, Sylvia grasped the handle of the wardrobe and pulled the door open with a swift motion.

“Ah!”

As something toppled inside the wardrobe without warning…

“I brought food, guys! I thought it would be safer for me to bring it rather than calling a maid… huh?”

Gianna entered the room, looking excited. Sylvia, with widened eyes, quickly inhaled as she alternated her gaze between the two.

On the floor, having just regained consciousness, was Idel, who had fallen out of the wardrobe.

“Idel! Are you okay?”

“Umm…”

“Why is Miss Idel here… and Young Master Dante too?”

After confirming the faces of the three children, Sylvia frowned slightly and spoke.

“What on earth is going on here?”

“Uh, well, I can explain everything.”

Gianna, who had hurriedly set down the food she brought, rolled her eyes in confusion, unsure of where to start.

Watching Gianna struggle to find words, Idel let out a small sigh and spoke up.

“I just woke up, and Dante told me about Gianna. I was worried and came to check on her, but I thought if I just opened the door, I’d get too much interference.”

“Even so, what were you thinking coming here if you had any issues with your health? You could have at least seen Dr. Aiman…”

“Yeah, if I just listened to that, morning would have come by now.”

Sylvia fell silent, unable to refute that point.

In truth, even at that moment when she was speaking to Idel, Sylvia was contemplating her own qualifications.

She wondered if she could truly hold her head high in front of Idel like this.

The contemplation didn’t last long. Sylvia, looking at Idel with a serious expression, calmly began to speak.

“Miss Idel, if you’re okay, there’s something I’d like to say.”

“Yeah, I have something too.”

“…Is it about me, Idel?”

“Yep.”

Idel nodded lightly, as if it were nothing serious, and gazed steadily at Sylvia.

Wondering what she was about to say, Sylvia lightly clenched her hands. Just then, Idel let out a small sigh and nodded.

“I do have something to say, but let’s do it later. First, let’s feed those kids.”

“Ah… okay?”

“We can’t make the kids who feel like they’re starving wait any longer.”