Chapter 261: The Black Glass Bottle and the Frontier

Even though Violet knew they were but excuses to console herself, she still embraced them, using lies to alleviate her own guilt.

Why wouldn't she? Knowing its immense effects, possessing an ability that could calm a troubled soul.

Maybe it was the right thing to do.

Everyone needed lies, and Violet understood this better than anyone.

They were harmless lies, and so she proceeded without reservation.

These lies were not designed to harm the townspeople but to keep them ignorant of certain harsh realities.

The deeper goal, however, was to keep everything under her firm control.

She didn't want to make mistakes by being unprepared or choosing to disregard the townspeople.

To ignore the existence of people is the most foolish mistake.

People know well that neglecting others can lead to dire consequences, especially after underestimating the destructive power of a crowd.

So, in Violet's perspective, she exhibited some degree of foresight, knowing exactly what she should do.