The Delicate Female Lead Only Wants to be Loved by the Villainous Young Ladies

Like a child sneaking a candy, there was sweetness, excitement, and the thrill of fear of being discovered.

Adele found that she didn’t resist this sudden kiss.

It was more like a box of chocolates in life. You never knew what flavor you would get until you opened the wrapper.

But for Edith, the flavor was obvious.

“Sweet...”

“I just drank juice, so it’s normal for it to be sweet...”

“But you, you have no awareness of guarding against bad women! Apologize and admit your mistake!” Perhaps Adele wasn’t good at handling shyness.

So, when things went beyond her control, she would subconsciously become more assertive, wanting to “bully” others, to assert her authority and bring everything back on track, under her control.

It sounded a bit annoying... But Edith liked it. She smiled as if immersed in happiness, then, in front of Adele, slowly lifted her skirt, revealing not only her snow-white absolute territory, but also her thin, close-fitting underwear that almost left marks, and above that, her sexy, slender waist and abdomen, rising and falling with her rapid breathing.

“Y-you... what are you doing!?” Even Adele was startled by this scene, blushing and scolding.

And Edith just softly explained, “Because, Adele said so.”

“To apologize... I have to show my belly~”

“Who remembers that kind of thing!”

“Don’t you like it, Adele?”

“...N-not really.”

“Then is it the wrong place... can you tell me where I should show? Or do something else to express my apology.”

“Strip naked and kneel on the ground, beg for forgiveness; blindfold myself and tie myself up, at your mercy, or...”

Why are you saying stranger and stranger things, Edith!? What did you add in private!? Or did she think Adele might prefer the “alphabet” side of things?

“Stop, stop! I forgive you, okay!?” But in any case, Adele wouldn’t dare to play any kinky games at a banquet like this. So, she quickly pulled down and smoothed Edith’s skirt, not forgetting to gently pinch the girl’s perky bottom as punishment.

Don’t always think Adele was “playing big,” okay? She was also very pure in private, repaying sincerity with sincerity.

Someone seemed to notice the two girls, but fortunately, Adele pulled Edith to her side in time, pretending to be chatting normally.

The person tilted their head suspiciously, then looked away.

Adele’s tense fingers finally relaxed. Then she remembered to properly educate the foolish Edith.

“Really, if it weren’t for me, you would have been devoured by that bad woman!”

“Before coming here, why didn’t you properly inquire about what kind of woman Daphne is!?”

She should at least know about the love-hate entanglement between her ancestor, Lady Chen Xi, and Daphne. Otherwise, Edith coming to the banquet alone was like a little lamb walking into a tiger’s den. Not only Daphne, even Adele wanted to take a bite!

“Oh, then what kind of woman is Daphne~?” A faint voice suddenly came.

Adele subconsciously responded, “What else could she be! Of course, she’s a woman who couldn’t get what she wanted, turned love into hate, has a twisted persona—no, wait, a stunningly beautiful, devoted, gentle, kind, and helpful woman who loves to help lonely beauties!” The girl suddenly realized something halfway through and quickly changed her words, sweating profusely.

And the woman behind Adele, as she had guessed, was none other than the hostess of this banquet, True Ancestor Daphne!

“Hehe~”

“Such sweet words, it makes one want to have a taste.”

Adele wanted to cry.

Not sweet, not sweet...

Just as Adele was anxiously preparing to accept any hardships or challenges from Daphne, Daphne just smiled and walked past them, as if the person who had just wanted to do something to Edith wasn’t her at all.

Only a soft touch remained on Adele’s shoulder, from Daphne patting her as she passed by. Nothing happened, as if it was just a normal interaction. Or was it a warning to “behave herself”? Adele couldn’t understand. But being let off was already a blessing.

The two girls watched as Daphne slowly walked to the center of the banquet hall, where the lights were brightest. Only then did the banquet officially begin.

Actually, Daphne herself didn’t have any need to hold a banquet. Rather, even if she did, it would only be limited to a few old friends and Lady Chen Xi, whom she had repeatedly invited but never accepted. It wouldn’t be like today, with open invitations, socialites and prominent figures from all over Twilight City flocking to the event.

The [N O V E L I G H T] reason for all this was that Daphne was just a representative, a representative conveying an important decision.

Tonight, something that would profoundly impact the future of the Bloodkin for the next hundred, even hundreds of years, was about to happen.

That was... the coronation of the queen!

Actually, this wasn’t difficult to deduce.

Daphne herself was one of the three True Ancestors who supported Dorothy, the descendant of the Black Emperor.

The other two were Kaiser’s ancestor and True Ancestor Ron, whose body was crystallized due to his attempt to grasp higher-level power.They all believed that the Black Emperor wasn’t dead, but had ascended to a higher level of power and gone to another world. And he would eventually return. But before that, it was only natural for his most outstanding descendant, Dorothy, to temporarily rule the vast Bloodkin race in his stead.

However, the truth was only held by a few.

At least, the three True Ancestors, including Daphne, thought so.

Other Bloodkin True Ancestors and nobles all believed that the Black Emperor was dead. Or rather, this had been the consensus of the entire Bloodkin race since the end of the imperial era. The emperor was dead, but the ranking system he left behind hadn’t disappeared. Instead, it had been integrated into the bloodline of every Bloodkin, and to this day, it still played a role in stabilizing the Bloodkin hierarchy. But no Bloodkin wanted to return to the era of the Black Emperor. Therefore, due to the power struggles between various factions, and the fact that the Black Emperor was only powerful alone, and the royal family he left behind was incredibly weak, no one had ascended to the throne in the past hundreds of years. The political landscape of Twilight City was divided among the True Ancestors and their subordinate families. But everyone tacitly chose to maintain a balance, never letting any one family become too powerful.

Unfortunately, this balance was gradually broken with Dorothy’s birth, especially after she signed a subordinate contract with the powerful otherworldly being, Azathoth. Dorothy’s power reminded people of the former Black Emperor, her ancestor. The girl seemed born to “restore glory.” And her existence also gave the three True Ancestors, who were disappointed in the degenerate Bloodkin, renewed hope. They united, and together with the power of the royal family represented by Dorothy, instantly unbalanced the Bloodkin political landscape in Twilight City. But even so, they still needed to wait for a suitable opportunity to push Dorothy forward as their representative. And now, Dorothy’s stunning performance in the Blood Secret Realm had shocked everyone. Within the Bloodkin, who worshipped strength, Dorothy’s power alone was enough to qualify her to inherit the Black Emperor’s political legacy.

So, that’s why Daphne held this Hongmen Banquet today... well, it wasn’t exactly a Hongmen Banquet. Basically, the Bloodkin nobles who came were either wavering or simply supported Dorothy restoring the Bloodkin dynasty.

As for those who firmly opposed it, like Lady Chen Xi, naturally, they wouldn’t be present. From this, it could be seen that Lady Chen Xi didn’t refuse to attend the banquet because she wanted to avoid True Ancestor Daphne. Public matters were public matters, and private matters were private matters; she could distinguish between the two.

In this situation, Edith’s arrival seemed a bit intriguing. One could say she was young and ignorant. Or one could say it was the girl’s freedom. It was normal for young people to have different ideas. Only Adele was clueless as she entered, clueless as she listened to True Ancestor Daphne’s speech in the center of the banquet hall.

First, Daphne spoke of the glory of the Black Emperor era, then about the decline of the Bloodkin and the rise of humans in recent times.

Her words were sincere, her tone impassioned, leaving a deep impression. More importantly, she created a stark psychological contrast. What the Bloodkin were like in the past, and what they were like now.

It evoked the Bloodkin’s pride, but also made them feel oppressed, an emotion that desperately needed to be released. But how to release it was a problem.

Fortunately, Daphne gave an answer she considered correct, and one that could resonate with most people at this time. That was to restore the Black Emperor’s dynasty, with Princess Dorothy ascending the throne as queen! Of course, before she could take charge and her strength reached the level of the Black Emperor, Bloodkin affairs would be temporarily handled by a cabinet composed of True Ancestors.

“I’m done. Who agrees, who opposes?” With such words, who would dare to oppose!?

Adele hid behind Edith with an innocent expression. She had also listened to Daphne’s speech. Undeniably, she was moved by Daphne’s words, but she vaguely felt something was wrong.

Later, she realized what was wrong.

That was, this matter... whether it was True Ancestor Daphne or others, from beginning to end, they didn’t think that the lower-ranking Bloodkin nobles, or the majority of ordinary Bloodkin, had any right to decide.

Instead, the rules they set had to be followed by everyone. This was really...

“Too unfair, meow.”

Hearing this, Edith quietly gave Adele a comforting hug.

Perhaps it was because of Adele’s low rank that she had greater empathy for ordinary Bloodkin. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, a Bloodkin girl in her position would be more fanatical than anyone in upholding the Bloodkin ranking system. Because she herself was a beneficiary of this system. Although her rank was low, the girls who loved her had high statuses.

Seeing no one objecting, True Ancestor Daphne achieved a phased victory.

Next, it was Dorothy’s turn to appear. Until this moment, Adele’s dissatisfaction was finally appeased. After all, Dorothy hadn’t been heard from recently, only replying with a single word. Now she could finally see her. Adele was naturally looking forward to it.

Of course, anticipation aside, Adele still had to maintain her modesty in front of Dorothy, pretending to be indifferent. But Edith, standing closest to Adele, clearly noticed the unconcealed excitement in the girl’s eyes. So, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her lips. But amidst the bitterness, there was also a silent consent. She wasn’t qualified to demand anything from Adele. Being able to achieve her current status, being able to stand by Adele’s side, liking her and receiving a sliver of her affection in return, was already enough for Edith to have no regrets in this life.

Dorothy appeared. Wearing a crown, her expression indifferent and noble, she slowly walked towards everyone in a grand manner, her long, elegant dress trailing behind her.

Her majestic gaze made countless people involuntarily bow, including respected elders, noble heirs, and even family heads.

The most significant were True Ancestor Daphne and True Ancestor Ron, who was wrapped in a hooded robe, bowing. Now, even those wavering Bloodkin nobles had to bow under the pressure of the general trend, shouting, “Welcome, Your Highness!”

Not “Your Majesty” yet, because Dorothy wasn’t old enough to rule the entire Bloodkin race. She was just taking the title for now, taking the first step and establishing procedural justice.

The true rulers of Twilight City were still the True Ancestors with their own agendas.

Dorothy glanced over them with indifference, not caring at all. But she wasn’t cold-blooded. She had a heartbeat, she had warmth. And when she finally found a certain girl, her heart raced. Even her gaze seemed to heat up.

She subconsciously wanted to smile, but froze at the scene before her.

Actually, when Dorothy found Adele, Adele’s gaze had already been on her for a long time. Rather, the girl had already started to complain and feel jealous in her heart.

Why isn’t she looking at me yet?

Why isn’t she looking for me...

Dorothy, don’t think you’re so great just because you’ve become queen...

What’s so great about you... If you don’t look at me, I’ll be angry!

Although she thought this, when Dorothy finally looked at Adele, Adele’s heart still leaped with joy.

But the momentum of the “Your Highness” chant just happened to reach Adele’s side. Even Edith bowed, let alone the others around Adele. So, Adele, the only one standing, became the target of everyone’s attention.

Adele, feeling bewildered, just happened to catch Dorothy’s eyes, which hadn’t yet changed their emotional color.

She sensed the arrogant indifference in them, as if Adele was nothing. An indescribable feeling, like an effervescent tablet dropped into soda, instantly overwhelmed Adele with bubbles, making her incredibly sad.

She bit her lip, not seeing the unique smile Dorothy gave her, and lowered her head, going with the flow, calling out in a tone that was more sarcastic than respectful,

“...Your Highness.”

At that moment, Dorothy froze. Something invisible and intangible had been erected between her and Adele.

To put it bluntly, it was a pitiful, thick barrier.

Dorothy really wanted to find Adele and explain. But the returning rationality told her that tonight’s banquet... was very important.

Only by becoming the Bloodkin Queen could she change the ranking system that Adele abhorred.

Only then could she rightfully have Adele by her side, as her queen.

So, amidst a stabbing pain, Dorothy continued walking along the designated route, towards True Ancestors Daphne and Ron, who were waiting for her.

What happened next was a blur to Dorothy.

Anyway, True Ancestor Daphne took care of everything; she just needed to stand there like a model.

Finally, it was time to leave. But when Dorothy looked towards where Adele should have been, she saw only emptiness.

At some point, Adele had already left the banquet...