Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 101
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Who Are Those Tears for? 2
The rain continues to fall.
Reynaldo didn’t answer Risel’s question.
Risel continued.
“We caught and interrogated the assailant the other day. He was preparing to escape in a residence my mother had arranged. While my mother claimed that all the shadows had been captured, that person alone managed to evade. You were right to keep a lookout at the base.”
“It’s a wise decision.”
Finally, Reynaldo spoke up.
“It is as you say, Prince Risel. I’m the one who ordered the attack on Miss Marie Edigma.”
His smile was devoid of any emotion.
“The reason, you see, was to solidify your will. If the Queen’s pawn were to threaten someone dear to you, you would take action, wouldn’t you? And indeed, you are here now.”
“….”
Reynaldo was right.
When he learned that Marie had been attacked, he cursed his own powerlessness. He thought that if he were in a stronger position, he could protect her.
All of that was manipulated under Reynaldo’s control.
Above all, the burden of causing her fear due to his own actions weighed heavily on Risel.
“Don’t let it trouble you, Prince. This was also a part of my revenge. Someone dear to the prince being attacked. The mastermind behind the assault was the prince’s loved one… Such is the past all over again.”
There was a story that Rosemary once tried to assassinate Queen Tia.
Reynaldo merely echoed that story. Furthermore, it was nothing more than a means to strengthen Prince Risel’s resolve.
“Even if I hadn’t intervened, the Queen would eventually have targeted Miss Edigma. Your efforts have been successful, and the Queen hasn’t identified Miss Edigma as someone you cherish. But it was only a matter of time before she did.”
“That’s probably true…”
That’s the kind of woman his mother was.
She sinks her sharp fangs just before her own hands are in danger.
Risel had successfully kept Marie’s presence hidden, which delayed her being noticed, but as Reynaldo said, it was only a matter of time.
“… But I still can’t forgive you.”
“Yes, I am well aware that you would say that.”
“Is that also for the sake of revenge?”
“Of course.”
Risel felt pity for Reynaldo.
He’s still in mourning and has been seeking revenge for his sister for 20 years.
No one can move his heart, not Risel, not the King, not the Queen.
?
It is only his beloved sister, Rosemary Hubert, that can do it.
?
Risel understood that his words would never reach him, so he fell silent.
But then he remembered one last thing he had been asked to do.
“…. I have a gift for you from a woman. Will you accept it?”
“…. What is it?”
Reynaldo raised his eyebrows at the sudden mention of a woman in this situation.
Even Risel doesn’t understand the meaning of this gift. However, seeing Marie imploring with such a sorrowful expression, he could only assume that it was something of sentimental value to Reynaldo. No, he was trying to convince himself of that.
The uneasiness that had been growing in Risel’s heart since he saw the embroidery design on the handkerchief was etched even deeper when he saw the expression on Reynaldo’s face when he received the handkerchief.
“This… where did you get this…?”
Reynaldo’s voice is trembling. His fingers traced the embroidery in his hand, but even his fingers were trembling.
“Prince! How did you get this!?”
Suddenly, a strong hand grabs his shoulder. Risel winced for a moment at the intense pain.
“I was strongly told not to give away her name. But I have a message along with it.”
“A message…?”
“Yes.”
Without hesitation, Risel began to speak.
He relayed the words he had received from Marie to Reinaldo without missing a word.
“‘I don’t desire revenge. Your happiness is all I want. Please, be happy.’… That’s the message.”
Risel didn’t understand the meaning of Marie’s words.
Yet, there was a part of him that was overwhelmed by the seriousness and urgency of Marie’s words. She looked so serious. More serious than Risel had ever seen, and Risel silently accepted the request.
He knows that she and Reynaldo have no contact at all. She had stated it herself, and Reynaldo, for his part, was only aware of Marie’s presence as someone Risel cherished.
Therefore, he was skeptical that this message would actually get through to Reynaldo.
However, his assumption was incorrect.
Reynaldo, who until a moment ago had heartlessly discarded Risel and his parents…
He was sobbing silently.
“…. Why….?”
That question wasn’t directed at Risel.
“Why don’t you come and see me? Is it because I took revenge that you didn’t want? Do you not love me anymore?”
He continued as if he was accusing her, as if he was winding her up. The tears continued to flow.
“If…. If you’re giving me such a gift, please just show yourself for a moment. I don’t care if it’s an illusion or a dream… My happiness… it’s meaningless without you, Sister.”
Calling out to his sister, Reynaldo covered his face and burst into tears on the spot.
‘I knew it,’ Risel thought.
The handkerchief he received from Marie had a small rose pattern engraved on it. Along with it was a design that looked like the crest of House Hubert.
Alberto had shown it to him once, the deceased person he said was his first love.
The embroidered design was exactly the same as the one on the handkerchief given to Reynaldo.
Risel was beyond sure of the answer.
But then, he sank into a deep despair.
Until the very end, Risel didn’t reveal the name of the sender. Even though Reynaldo pleaded with him, he replied that he didn’t know either. Perhaps Risel was right in a way, he knew nothing.
But looking into Risel’s eyes, which were filled with sadness, Reynaldo kept his mouth shut.
After that, Reynaldo pondered.
He went back to his room and kept staring at the handkerchief with his eyes still red and swollen.
Brand new thread. The pristine handkerchief is not soiled, indicating its recent origin. That alone shows that the embroidery was recently sewn by someone.
And when considering women who are close to Risel, the candidates are limited.
Among them, Reynaldo reached a single conclusion and began to laugh,
As his tears fell.
“I’m a fool…”
If.
If Reynaldo’s thoughts are correct,
If Miss Marie Edigma is Sister Rosemary.
Then, Reynaldo is the one who had her attacked due to his plans.
“I truly… am foolish…”
His muttered voice, void of energy, was drowned out by the sound of the rain.
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