Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 70

Translated by: ShinigamiTori

To Understand the Meaning of Revenge

Soon after arriving in the capital, Reynaldo was transferred to the hospital for thorough medical treatment and then hospitalized for a while.

The Queen and the members of the northern tribe were also apprehended and underwent trial in the capital. Although the exact punishments hadn’t been determined, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions, especially knowing that the prison where the Queen was detained was the same cell Rosemary had been in before her death.

It seems that Alberto and King Risel’s busy schedules have been further accelerated in order to resolve the recent turmoil.

The planned ceremony for Rosemary was also postponed.

I carry on with my duties as a maid within the Knights’ Corps, just as before.

“No matter how many times I think back on it, it was quite a commotion, wasn’t it?”

As I savored a cookie, Eva-sama offered me some tea, and I accepted it with a grateful nod from my seat across from him.

“I’m very grateful for all the help I’ve received from the knights. They’re indeed reliable individuals.”

“No, no, Miss Marie deserves the most credit. I mean, you not only escaped from the kidnappers but also willingly became bait at the fort, right? It’s quite a heroic tale. I like it. Let’s turn it into a book and sell it. It might bring in some good revenue.”

“Even if it’s a joke, I won’t do it.”

I sipped my tea and evaded Eva-sama’s half-serious complaints, commenting, “But it’s not a joke.”

The reason I’m leisurely drinking tea in the office now is because I had been summoned by Eva-sama during my work to join him for tea.

Due to the uproar caused by the Queen’s arrest, Alberto is so busy that he’s unable to even perform his usual knightly duties, so Eva-sama has been handling the knights’ internal affairs in his stead. As a result, Eva-sama now presides over the office and I often find myself having tea with him in between work.

I can’t help but wonder when Eva-sama gets his work done. I’ve only seen him going home on time.

“Well, with the Queen and King Gray being arrested and all, King Risel must be going through a tough time as well. The king’s dignity has certainly taken a hit.”

Although he was talking about it as if it were someone else’s problem, Eva-sama must have been also affected by it.

I knew that the knights were working hard to calm down the commotion in the castle, because when national prestige tilts, so does public order. I hope everything comes together smoothly, as they seem to be gaining a good reputation for their thorough protection of the people, including in this regard.

Reynaldo is still in the hospital, but I was surprised to hear that he’s carrying out his duties as the Chancellor from his hospital bed. When I went to visit him, I told him that he should rest, but he said, “This is the seed that I sowed,” and wouldn’t stop working.

“Miss Marie was present at the trial, right?”

“Yes, I testified.”

The trial began shortly after things settled down. Because of the gravity of the charges, the proceedings were both serious and swift. Although he was still undergoing medical treatment, Reynaldo was willing to take part in the trial despite the risk of his condition worsening. Given that he was primarily the one who suffered harm, he had to go to testify at each court session.

I found myself testifying frequently as well, considering I was also in the position of being kidnapped. It’s very embarrassing to report every single one of my actions. The more I talked about how I escaped from the kidnapping, or how I acted as a decoy, or how I saved Reynaldo, the more the surrounding nobles would chatter, which made it very uncomfortable for me.

“Miss Marie’s heroic deeds were proudly written in the newspaper, so I bought two copies as a souvenir.”

“Please, stop it…”

Court-appointed newspaper reporters also participated in the trial in order to disclose information about the trial to the public. This was King Risel’s first initiative to be open and honest with the people, and it was well-received by the people. However, the fact that the article covered my activities more extensively than the Queen’s crimes made me wonder if there was some kind of national conspiracy. In reality, the reporters seemed enthusiastic about covering the trial extensively and even requested interviews after hearing about the trial’s details, so it doesn’t appear to be a conspiracy. Of course, I declined their requests.

After things settled down, my brother, upon receiving the reports, mentioned that he was thinking of making a souvenir in my name to contribute to our hometown. I believe he should be more concerned about his sister’s well-being first, but if it leads to the prosperity of the Edigma territory, that would certainly be something to celebrate.

My father was also worried and came to visit me once. It seems that the palace sent a messenger to inform him of the situation, and he hurriedly came to see me. He was relieved to find out that I was safe, and afterward, we went to eat a delicious meal together for the first time in a long while. I was told that the news hadn’t yet arrived in Edigma territory, so there would probably be a commotion later.

“If things continue like this, Marie’s time in the Knights’ Corps will be limited, won’t it? That would be quite sad~”

“I don’t…. think that’s…. true.”

“Your voice is getting weaker, though.”

It can’t be helped that my voice is getting smaller and smaller, and in fact, there was a suggestion from the palace for me to temporarily step away from my role as the knights’ maid.

As the commotion grows, my presence may become more widely known, attracting both positive and negative attention. Additionally, there’s concern that some might try to take advantage of the situation, so I was recently presented with two choices: to temporarily go into hiding or seek official employment within the capital.

Just a few months ago, I once again became the knights’ maid, and before that, I served as a maid in the Rose territory, in the royal palace, and in the Knights’ Corps.

I couldn’t help but wonder just how many different duties I would have to undergo.

But I also wondered if it was about time for a change.

My father was also worried about me and urged me to return home soon.

The commotion surrounding Prince Risel’s engagement feels like a long time ago, but when I think about it, it’s only been about half a year. How many experiences have I had during this period?

I became a palace maid under the guise of a potential fiancée and started working in the Knights’ Corps alongside Niki.

Prince Risel confessed to me, and Reynaldo and Alberto found out that I was Rosemary’s reincarnation.

Revenge against King Gray was carried out.

Then, I returned to my role as the knights’ maid, and Queen Tia was captured.

Moreover, I had the opportunity to get to know Rosemary, my former self.

I was able to convey her wishes to Reynaldo.

And…

“Miss Marie? Is the room too warm?”

“What?”

“Your face looks flushed. You seemed fine earlier, but if you have a cold, would you like to go home early?”

Apparently, my face turned bright red as I was deep in thought.

I was blushing because I recalled the confession I received from Alberto.

“I’m fine. I was just a little hot.”

I tried to brush it off.

Even so, Eva-sama noticed my persistent blushing and kindly suggested that I go home early to rest. I truly felt grateful, although I was also apologetic for the trouble.

Maybe it’s a good chance for me to reflect.

I don’t have just two options, but three.

To serve in the royal palace, to return to my hometown,

Or to accept Alberto’s feelings?

Maybe now is the time to make a decision.

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