Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 113
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Here’s a winter-themed special edition chapter!
(Special Edition) Snow Falls Along with Happiness
The first snowfall in the Diresias Kingdom occurred on a gloomy evening with a cloudy sky.
After finishing his duties, as Alberto was petting his beloved horse in the stable on his way home, he noticed the white snowflakes touching his fingertips.
“Is it snowing already?”
Diresias’ climate, being on flat ground with mild temperatures, doesn’t usually accumulate much snow compared to higher-altitude countries.
It’s unlikely that this snow will accumulate.
Alberto gently stroked his beloved horse’s face and then effortlessly mounted it. The horse is loyal to Alberto and understands what its master wants faster than he can tell it, so by the time Alberto puts effort into getting on, the horse lowers its torso.
He once again looks at the road leading back home.
Before setting off, he securely wraps the scarf around his neck.
It was a gift from Marie.
It’s amazing how the gift she gave him to prevent catching a cold is already coming in handy.
Alberto chuckles.
“Shall we go?”
In response, his beloved horse started running.
The breaths of both the solitary figure and the horse were white, dissipating into the clear vermilion sky.
“Welcome back!”
When Alberto returned to his home, which was a little far from the capital, he was relieved to see Marie’s face and replied, “I’m home.”
Marie probably didn’t know it, but every time Alberto saw Marie’s face after returning home, he felt a sense of relief.
Perhaps it was because of their sudden separation in her previous life or the fact that she used to be by his side every day as a maid; Alberto couldn’t pinpoint the reason.
However, the anxiety of imagining a home without Marie lingered.
‘Being too happy… is also something to contemplate.’
Indeed.
Alberto is content.
But in these days of unprecedented happiness, he’s always somewhat concerned about whether he will be able to continue to be happy.
As he unwraps the scarf that was given to him, he tells her, “It’s started snowing.”
In response, Marie happily leaned over to gaze out the window.
“Just a little, though.”
He hoped he didn’t get her overly excited.
Despite him feeling apologetic, Marie remained as joyous as ever.
“I’ve been expecting it to snow since the sky has been cloudy all the time lately. It’s that time of year already, isn’t it?”
“That’s right. We should start preparing for winter.”
With the onset of winter, traveling to lands outside the royal capital becomes difficult, causing a stagnation in trade and a rise in prices. Shortages of goods also occur frequently, so the people need to make preparations for winter before it arrives.
In the past, Alberto had spent time in the royal capital, so when he thought about it again, he was worried that it might be too late to prepare.
“I’ve already done that.”
Marie easily announced.
Alberto discovered that the preparations involved a variety of items, from stockpiled firewood to smoked and salted meats, dried fruits, and even vegetables preserved in brine.
Even in the Edigma territory, it’s said that preparations are conducted without fail each year, but even so, she’s as meticulous as ever.
“… Marie, you’re amazing.”
“It’s my first time preparing for winter in such a large estate, so I may have gone overboard with the preparations. I’ve received a letter from the McClain territory saying that most of the preparations have also been completed. We should be fine spending winter in either place.”
“I see. Marie, which place do you prefer?”
There is also a mansion in the McClain territory.
Although he was unwilling to do so, he was given a portion of the former Hubert territory at the same time as the viscount rank, so Alberto is technically a lord. However, in reality, it was mostly Marie who was managing the estate. Alberto relies on her while continuing his role as the Knight Commander.
Still, there are times when he attends to the responsibilities of a lord and visits the McClain territory. While Marie handles the estate’s management, decisions related to laws and punishments are entrusted to Alberto.
In winter, all members of the Knights’ Corps are given an extended break, and this includes Alberto, who is the Knight Commander. It’s the first time since he got married that Alberto has taken a long vacation like this.
“Hmm… The McClain’s estate is bigger, so I suppose staying here would be better.”
“Are you deciding based on the size?”
He chuckled. It was very much Marie’s way of thinking.
“It’s not easy to manage a large mansion. I wonder if the maids on that side find it tough. Here, I take care of almost everything.”
“Come to think of it, that’s true.”
This mansion doesn’t have dedicated maids. Although maids came occasionally for assistance, they didn’t live here permanently.
The guard knights were arranged by Alberto. They are strategically placed to ensure an overprotective level of security, preventing any harm to Marie in his absence.
“Then let’s spend our winter break here. When you think about it, that way, we won’t be bothered by anyone.”
“Eh?”
He holds Marie close as she looks out the window.
It was warm.
In this moment, Alberto recognizes that here is where he should be.
“Let’s relax and enjoy our time together.”
“…. Yes.”
He softly presses his lips against Marie’s ear, hidden by her hair, adding to her adorable blush.
Even after becoming his wife, Alberto kisses Marie, who still retains her innocence as ever, with growing affection for her.
?
In any case,
They were both aware that guards stationed outside the window were keeping a watchful eye on them for security purposes.
Even in this cold season when insects hibernate,
It’s not guaranteed that there are no troublesome pests.
“Alberto?”
He smiles at the ever-perceptive Marie and suggests, “Shall we have a meal?”
Marie responds affirmatively with a smile.
Like a faint snowflake falling from the sky,
Alberto’s good fortune also descends in the form of Marie, a blessing from above.
Notes:
Oh my, another ending for another novel. Thank you again to all of you for showing your support for this novel! I didn’t expect to finish my first dropped novel, but it really happened. I hope to see you again in my other novels. Have a great day everyone! ?
My other translated novels:
I Was the Heroine, and in the Sequel, Even Though I’m a Mob, All of My Stats Are Maxed Out
Disguising Myself as a Man to Become a Knight!
My Sister Took My Fiancé and Now I’m Forced to Marry the Ugly Duke