𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟑: 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐞
Speaking of King Henry, he is the young king of the country Fumble.
He is the first child of the former king and queen, and he is 25 years old. He is Cid’s half-brother.
“Oh? Don’t you like our country’s sweets?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
“You seem nervous in the presence of a king like me. How adorable.”
The evil Viara in my mind muttered, “This person is creepy.”
It seems that we won’t get along well.
“”. . .””
Why am I having tea with the neighboring king?
The attendants maintain a solemn atmosphere, and the maids line up along the wall. It wasn’t a relaxing environment at all. . .
“You must be tired from your unfamiliar journey. This is just a small fortress, but we will welcome you wholeheartedly.”
“Well, thank you.”
His smile was suspicious, to say the least. But maybe I’m the same.
King Henry, who elegantly smiles before me, looks nothing like Cid.
It’s not just about hair color or eye color. Compared to Cid, who has a dog-like and friendly appearance, King Henry gives off a mysterious vibe.
His light brown hair is asymmetrical, flowing from right to left, and his nape is slightly longer.
Although he has well-defined features, there is an indescribable aura about him.
He’s undoubtedly attractive, but he gives off a villainous vibe (although I shouldn’t say that to him), and subconsciously, I feel an instinctual urge to keep my distance.
Because of King Henry’s appearance, we were forcibly taken away.
Although we weren’t treated roughly, we were brought to a fortress near Welhinesta, and upon passing through the gate, I was guided to a guest room.
When I sent a glance to Cid, his eyes seemed to say, “It’s okay.” So I obediently followed and ended up here.
The luxurious crimson dress had elegant gold embroidery, and the necklace and earrings emitted a royal sparkle.
Even as the daughter of the wealthy Duke Marcus family in Roselia, I was surprised by his dress and accessories.
I don’t know why I was pampered and dressed up in the bath, but somehow, I find myself having tea with King Henry.
What about Cid?
What about Cid’s mother and family?
They should be inside this fortress, but I’ve been waiting for thirty minutes and they still haven’t appeared, so I was starting to get worried.
Even though King Henry knows what I’m concerned about, he deliberately doesn’t mention it.
Growing impatient, I put down the teacup and looked directly into his eyes as I asked.
“Where is Cid and his family?”
“Oh, are you curious? It’s not something you should be concerned about.”
Normally, one would be concerned.
Although I feel like showing my dissatisfaction on my face, I kept a smile plastered on.
“Since Cid is my escort, he is with me. Though he is your brother, Your Majesty.”
I don’t think he sees himself as a younger brother. This is my sarcastic remark.
Literally translated, it would be something like, “Even though we share half of our blood, you’re not treating him too badly, are you?”
King Henry chuckles.
“Cid has received a capture request from Roselia.”
A capture request?
That should be for me, not Cid. Frowning, King Henry continues with a smile.
“They accuse him of kidnapping.”
“What?”
What does he mean?
I escaped of my own free will. Why?
I don’t understand at all.
“Ah, you must have been frightened and unable to resist until now. Rest assured, it’s over.”
“Are you serious about that?”
“No?”
What a pointless conversation.
I let out a small sigh.
“According to the information from Roselia, Cid took you hostage and forced Prince Roque to break off the engagement. And as soon as the spell was lifted, he assaulted the prince and took you away.”
The fabrication and accusation in this story are incredible!
If I were to be put on a lie detector, the machine might explode.
Unable to hold back, I burst into laughter.
I must look like a proper villainess now.
“That’s a play that no one would find interesting. It’s a boring piece.”
“Oh? Is that so? I am genuinely interested and would even like to participate if possible.”
“You’re joking.”
He told such a big lie. If he’s going to lie, he should come up with a more convincing one!
Oh, but come to think of it, it’s just like Prince Roque.
After being beaten by a woman and having his internal organs damaged, then easily fled the country. His pride must be in tatters.
However, if the entire series of events were orchestrated by the infamous purple Spinel, known as the strongest person in the country, then there might be some justification.
Well, being assaulted and having your fiancé taken away is quite a scandal, but he must have been desperate.
I’m impressed that he realized how dire his situation was. I couldn’t help but admire him.
I narrowed my silver eyes and put on a smile that was only for show.
“I apologize for causing you unnecessary worry. When I left the country, I intended to visit my aunt. It was just a whimsical journey with my escorts.”
Ohohohoho, I laughed, and King Henry also smiles.
Although his eyes don’t smile at all.
“I see. Roselia has made quite a misunderstanding.”
Oh? I thought he would easily go along with it, but it seems he won’t settle the matter so easily.
“But that would be troublesome.”
In a calm tone, the king declared.
“You were oppressed in Roselia. It was to the point where you couldn’t stay in the country. And then, you escaped to Fumble and met me, and we fell in love.”
“Huh?”
What are you talking about?
Who fell in love with whom?
“You and I pledged our future together, and you will become the queen of this country.”
“What are you talking about?”
I furrowed my brows at the unpleasant story, but King Henry continues without minding.
“And for you, I will defeat the evil country that oppressed the queen. It’s a wonderful love story, don’t you think?”
Wait a minute.
Defeat evil. . .
“Are you planning to attack Roselia?!”
What a third-rate story!
It’s ridiculous for a king to start a war for his own love affair.
“Is Your Majesty planning to use me as an excuse for war?!”
I couldn’t help but stand up and protest.
But the king smiled coolly, with the corners of his mouth raised. The fact that he didn’t deny it was the answer to my question.
“Since I ascended to the throne three years ago, I have been looking for opportunities countless times. You see, I desire the fertile lands of Roselia. Fumble’s lands are prone to drought and water scarcity, despite the neighboring country having so much wealth and grain.”
“However, that doesn’t mean it’s right to unjustly take them away.”
Envying or being jealous of others only leads to emptiness.
As someone who was reincarnated as the villainess, I understood that well.
If I were just an ordinary girl.
If I weren’t engaged to the prince.
I would still be wondering why I was fated to burn in a tragic love.
I’ve often wished for someone to take my place. It should be someone else, not me. Each time I envied those around me, I felt a swirling of dark and ugly emotions.
“The reason the lands of this country are barren is not because of Roselia. There should still be room for improvement without resorting to theft. Besides, even if you take the land, it won’t make Fumble as a whole prosperous. It will only leave the people exhausted and hungry from the war.”
Who receives the new land would become a source of conflict. Moreover, fundamentally, I couldn’t imagine Roselia losing.
“Hehehe, you are free to think whatever you want. But I am grateful for our encounter. It gave me the opportunity to attack Roselia. I never expected that my once discarded younger brother would bring that chance back to me. . .”
“Where is Cid?!”
“Don’t worry. As my rightful wife, you cannot oppose me. If it’s for Miss Viara, I will gladly fight against Roselia.”
“You intend to use me as a hostage?”
He is such a despicable man. He doesn’t care about his brother’s will or life.
I glared at him, but Henry’s expression changed to a delighted smile as if he received a compliment.
“The purple spinel will be a valuable asset in battle. It would be a waste to kill you. If it’s for you or his mother, He will unleash his power to the fullest.”
“There’s no way you can win. Even if Cid is here with us, Roselia has five Purple Spinels, including my brother. It will only end in a counterattack.”
Five was a lie. There are actually eight, but it’s disadvantageous to reveal our full strength, so I underreported it.
“Five, you say? I have a secret weapon I have nurtured, so we should be able to manage somehow.”
“A secret weapon?”
As I tried to extract more information, Henry didn’t break his smile and stood up from his seat.
“I can’t reveal any more to a beautiful person like you. Please stay in this fortress for a while and behave.”
“What?!”
I had expected it to some extent, but this is a bad situation.
This is not the time to be quietly confined.
I have to find Cid,And rescue his mother and the others, and escape from Fumble.
“Ojou-sama, I will escort you to your room.”
A knight approached me and spoke.
“Am I allowed to go anywhere other than my room?”
“No.”
I knew it!
I already knew. I just asked to confirm.
Silently complying, I decided to search for an opportunity to escape.
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