Reverse Villainess

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The next morning, Lyra came with a box in her hand. She carefully held it and entered Aurora's room with a smile.

"Miss," Lyra said, "they found what you were looking for!"

She passed the box over to Aurora, who carefully opened it. Inside, the ruby sparkled in the light, its deep red hue radiating a warm glow.

"It's beautiful," Lyra said, peeking behind her.

"Just in time," Aurora smiled. Yesterday she had messed up and made Ruby angry. With this, hopefully it will fix their problem.

"Alright," Aurora closed the box. "Take this to the artisan you met before. Make sure he makes a beautiful necklace with this."

Lyra nodded full of energy. "Leave it to me, miss."

"I believe I haven't given you the money for the payment yet," Aurora opened her wardrobe.

"No, it's fine, miss," Lyra said. "Your father already gave me enough funds for whatever sudden needs you have. And that reminds me, your father told me that the mine and gems business is doing great. So he wondered what you want to do with the money? Are you interested in buying something?"

"Oh, finally," Aurora said. "Then please tell my father to buy Rona herb as much as possible."

"Rona herb?" Lyra said, confused. "Isn't that a cheap herb that's usually used for mosquito bites?"

"Yes," Aurora smiled. "Buy as much as possible."

"But...why?"

"Why not? It's my money, right? So I can use it however I want."

"Well, that's true, but..."

"And not just from this area," Aurora continued. "Buy all Kroma herb from all over the kingdom. I want every last one of them."

Lyra looked at her in disbelief. "Miss..."

"That's it," Aurora said, all smiles. "Please inform my father about it."

"I understand," Lyra said, finally giving up.

***

On the way to class, Aurora bumped into Ruby. They looked at each other in surprise.

"Good morning--" Aurora tried to greet her, but Ruby just took off, leaving her alone.

Aurora sighed. She was still angry.

With heavy steps, she entered the classroom.

Before the lesson began, the teacher had some announcements.

"Yesterday's potion results caught the interest of the Magic Associations," the teacher said. "The top three were invited to their lab to gain more experience. That's why Marina and Oliver are absent today. The same offer was given to Nova, but unfortunately she declined."

"I'm just not interested," Nova said, didn't care.

The teacher cleared his throat. "The point is, your results can catch the attention of high-ranking people. It will help your future. So take them as an example and try your best in your studies."

And with that, the lesson began.

***

"Kroma herb," Viscount Starlight muttered to himself in confusion.

For the last few days, he was happy. A random request from his daughter to buy an abandoned mine turned into a huge win. Aurora seemed to be loved by the goddess of fortune. He now owned one of the biggest gem mines in the kingdom.