Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 80
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
The Reincarnated Lady is Worried About the Future
“What? Did you just say that my sister was here?”
That was the first sentence I heard after embarrassingly explaining to Reynaldo, who was waiting for me in the next room, what had happened.
Despite having declared himself fully healed, Reynaldo was currently working inside the infirmary. Ideally, he should have moved to the office, but he found even the time it took to move to be bothersome, so he continued working as is.
When I thanked him for taking time out of his busy schedule to think about me and Alberto and told him what had just happened, his expression changed drastically.
“Alberto…. are you prepared to be killed?”
At that moment, Reynaldo’s face was chillingly cold, but his rage was so palpable that it sent shivers down one’s spine.
“…. I don’t want to die….”
Hearing the feeble voice coming from Alberto, who was not only the Knight Commander but also the senior member, I struggled with how to pacify Reynaldo’s anger.
Queen Tia’s sentence was carried out.
I watched as she stood on the executioner’s block and witnessed the moment her sentence was carried out. I still remembered the spot where Rosemary had stood before. It brought back a painful sense of déjà vu, making it difficult for me to stay composed or even stand on my own. But thanks to Alberto’s support, I was able to attend somehow.
I thought I must not take my eyes off.
Because I’m also someone who was involved in her crime and punishment. I believed I should face it properly.
Tia, who had been mumbling to herself endlessly even while the charges were being stated before the punishment was carried out, already seemed to have lost her mind. Out of fear, she also turned away from her own crime, muttering that it wasn’t her fault. Both Reynaldo and Alberto seemed unable to suppress their anger at the way she sometimes swore at Rosemary’s name, but what warmed my heart even more was their genuine concern for my well-being.
And thus, her crimes were judged.
King Risel, who didn’t approve of the previous practice of exposing the guilty, had Tia’s body returned to the royal palace after the execution. Her body was to be handed over to the Danzes family.
Once accepted as a member of the royal family, she would never set foot in the royal palace again.
Several days after the execution had taken place, I made up my mind and told Alberto and Reynaldo that I would be returning to my territory.
“Rather than worrying about my territory, I just wanted to report various things to my father and mother.”
“In that case, may I join you too?”
Alberto asks me while tightly holding my hands. By the way, my brother and Reynaldo are here right now.
My brother had already been informed by Alberto about the situation. He neither opposed nor welcomed the relationship between Alberto and me, only stating, “Choosing a knight suits you.” He was as rude as ever.
“I want to personally inform Marie’s father of the news of our engagement. And, of course, to your mother’s grave.”
“An… engagement?”
“Why are you so surprised?”
“Weren’t you proposed to, Marie?”
Thanks to my brother and Reynaldo’s collected inquiries, it dawned on me once more that Alberto had proposed to me. I had initially forgotten about it.
“That’s true, but… it feels a bit awkward hearing it again.”
My cheeks flushed involuntarily, and I covered them with both hands. It was hard to believe that it had only been a few days since our feelings had finally aligned.
“You don’t like it?”
Seeing my reaction, Alberto seemed worried, and I hurriedly shook my head.
“I don’t mind…. Rather than that, shouldn’t I meet your parents first, Alberto-sama?”
“Oh, that can wait for now. I’m not the eldest son of the McClain family, so there’s no hurry. Besides, my parents are workaholics, so they’ll probably be occupied with work even on the day their child gets married.”
The McClain family, as Rosemary’s memories recalled, was indeed a respectable family of knights. As Alberto had mentioned, they were a family that suited the term “workaholic.”
Considering their family’s accomplishments, they could very well have held titles and lands already, but their clan took pride in being knights and refused all such offers, valuing their service to their lord as a virtue. Otherwise, they might not have sent the young Alberto as the even younger Rosemary’s knight.
Having a clear understanding of the circumstances, I discussed the matter with Alberto, and we decided to send a letter to the McClain family and personally report to the Edigma family together.
“The sooner we get the ceremony over with, the better. When you factor in children, the age difference is quite notable.”
My brother gave me the worst advice.
“How about I handle the wedding preparations? Whether it’s at the McClain estate, the capital, or the Rose territory, I can manage it anywhere. And for the wedding dress, I’ll personally oversee it. I’ll commission a top-tier designer to create a custom dress that suits Marie perfectly.”
For some reason, the ‘Icy Duke’ wants to be in charge.
Somehow I manage to suppress the urge to yell at him, and Alberto gently caresses my shoulder.
“Marie, I don’t want to push you too hard. So please, don’t hesitate to say what’s on your mind.”
“Alberto-sama….”
“If it’s your wish, I can go to the Edigma territory. I’ve heard there are no knights in Edigma. If you don’t mind, I can make one by recruiting from the local residents. I have administrators in my territory, so I have no intention of tying you down as a Viscountess or anything.”
“Alberto-sama….?”
I want you to be in charge there. And why are you so readily considering a future where you resign from the Knights’ Corps?
Far from overflowing with joy at what was undoubtedly an unconventional marriage proposal, I sighed in anticipation of the challenges that lay ahead.
In the end, I traveled to Edigma with Alberto, and our primary objective was to deliver the news to my parents.
What happened after that, I decided to leave for later.
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