Reborn as the Villain in a Romance Fantasy
'A self-centric Female Lead, lost-in-love Male Leads, and useless extras who will die. On top of it, this world will not be here for long because of that ancient threat. So, what should I do now?' What kind of world was a world of Female-Oriented Fantasy romance? One filled with tinted glass and roses? Life should have been easy here, right? Wrong! Layla had read this book before, and she knew what happened. "Those useless leads left this world in a shamble! I need to do something about it before it gets destroyed. If I am going to live here, I need to ensure this world stays alive long enough. Who has time for romance when the world will end soon?" Her goal was set, and her life was laid out. Layla was going to use whatever she could to secure her second life. Everyone was a useful piece from here on, and Layla used them well to achieve her end goal. This might be a world based on a fantasy romance, but she would ensure it would not repeat it's ending. ______ Note: It has a strong Female Protagonist as the MC. No romance, no harem, no yuri.
Ch 78: Exchange - part 1
"I would like to hire an escort for my upcoming journey. But I would like someone in my age group to be my partner. Money is not an issue, but I would like to choose my companion, please."
Layla's smile was warm as she greeted the priestess, who had come to be her escort for the day.
As a noble's ward, Layla needed to give legal notice to the temple whenever she wanted to come. That was a hassle, but it made things easier for her…or should have.
But because Layla was from Duke Lockhart's house, the atmosphere was tense instead.
"I am sorry, but we cannot provide a young lady with an escort now. We have important guests staying at our temple for now, so we cannot afford to have our people go out.
I hope the young lady understands and allows us to disappoint her this time."
The priestess spoke politely.
Layla would have understood these conditions under normal circumstances and might have also accepted them.