A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 2] by Hagure Metabo

Author:Hagure Metabo
Language: eng
Format: epub

I made my way to the Merchants’ Guild, letter in hand. Someone showed me to a waiting room, and a man walked in shortly after.

“It’s been a while since I last had the pleasure to see you, Miss Ellie,” greeted Cedric Luins.

He smiled and extended his hand to me. The slave merchant, known as the Educator, was a member of the council. I assumed he’d come to lead me to the meeting.

“Far too long, Mr. Cedric,” I answered. “I never dreamed someone as important as you would welcome me yourself.”

Cedric laughed heartily. “I was lucky enough to win the right to escort you, Miss Ellie. Thankfully, us being acquaintances gave me a head start.”

“Why, I’m most pleased,” I said with a little laugh.

On the surface, we appeared to be old friends overjoyed at the prospect of meeting once more. But I knew his true intention was something else—he most likely wanted to observe me. What had won me my ticket to this meeting wasn’t a notorious achievement as a merchant but rather a military feat. I could see why he and the others would be wary of me.

“I’ve heard so much about your recent campaign,” said Cedric. “They say you did not only lead the volunteer army into battle but also distinguished yourself with fine swordplay.”

“I did what I had to do for peace to return to the empire and for my firm to thrive,” I responded.

Cedric smiled and said, “Your production base was close to the conflict area, was it not?”

“Indeed. Thankfully, the damage was minimal.”

“That’s good to hear.”

“But I must say this event opened my eyes. Hiring villagers isn’t enough; I should have placed well-trained guards in the area. It wouldn’t have suffered any damage at all, then.”

“So you took this as a learning opportunity instead of simply being satisfied by your good fortune. You’re quite diligent, Miss Ellie.”

“You’re overestimating me. That was just my inexperience showing. I hope to fix my shortcomings one day by learning from the best, Mr. Cedric. Naturally, that includes you.”

Cedric and I kept chatting as we walked through the corridors of the Merchants’ Guild. I dodged his prying as much as possible while ensuring I showed no hostility toward the council’s members. I was here to start a mutually beneficial relationship.

Our back and forth only lasted briefly as we eventually reached a large door deep within the building. Delicate ornaments decorated it.

“Oh, my. Time sure flies when one is having a pleasant moment. Isn’t that right, Miss Ellie?” said Cedric, opening the door. “After you.”

Six men and women sat at a round table in the middle of the room. Including Cedric, the seven of them were the most influential merchants of the empire. They were the monsters who ruled over the nation’s economic world.

The pressure I felt under their gazes reminded me of my time dealing with cunning aristocrats.

“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I’m Ellie Leis of the Traitre Commercial Firm,” I introduced myself, bowing politely.

“You may sit,” said a man at the table.

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