Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 86.2
Thus, Risel’s preference was to determine marriage based on political considerations. But as the process became complicated, they decided to let Risel make the choice. Even if it meant marrying a maid, just like his father.
That was the first time he felt aversion toward Duke Rose, who proposed the idea. However, when he realized that this proposal was purely intended to politically dissipate the factions and to highlight the relationships between them, he regretted his initial reaction.
Still, doubts remain. Why did Duke Rose dare to appoint his prospective fiancée as his maid?
It almost seemed like he was looking back on his memories with his sister, as the rumors had it.
Risel regained his composure and picked up the wooden sword leaning against the entrance of the training ground.
He had just stopped by to practice swordsmanship as a distraction. Unfortunately, there was no one to spar with, so he started practicing by himself for a change.
Physical exercise always helps him feel better.
When Risel was little, he longed to be a knight, even though he was a prince. When he told Alberto that all boys aspire to be knights who wield swords and serve their masters, he would smile bitterly and say that might be true.
Though his martial prowess exceeded that of the average soldier, his role as a prince meant he had never been sent to the battlefield. There would be such an opportunity if there was a major war, but fortunately, in the past few decades, there have been no conflicts between neighboring countries or incidents that would have put the lives of the royal family in danger.
Not yet, at least.
‘If only my father would put a little more effort into politics…..’
He was passive in his role as ruler, leaving everything to the prime ministers, and his attempts to advise his father, who indulged in leisure, were in vain.
‘If only Mother had maintained a bit more difference from Father….’
If only she had fulfilled her duties as a queen,
Surely, the monarchy wouldn’t have been as chaotic as it is now.
Who in the world would want to serve a king who doesn’t even realize they are standing on a crumbling bridge?
Some people are clamoring that Risel should ascend to the throne as soon as possible. To that end, they return to the topic of marriage, hoping to have a son who will be the next heir to the throne. The cycle repeats itself.
‘Disgusting….’
Feeling that his swordsmanship is becoming disorganized, he pauses for a moment and wipes the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.
The gentle breeze cools his sweat comfortably.
Suddenly, a white handkerchief appeared in front of him.
Instinctively, he reaches out to grasp it. From the faint embroidery, he knew it was a woman’s handkerchief.
The fact that it was a woman’s handkerchief made Risel’s consciousness alert.
He didn’t expect one of his prospective fiancées to have tracked him down to this point.
He then saw an unfamiliar maidservant. She is a woman about his age, dressed in a maid’s uniform.
“Uhm, thank you very much.”
She thanked him in a flustered manner. Apparently, she doesn’t realize that he’s the prince.
“…. No, it’s fine.”
Feeling apologetic for being too cautious, Risel neatly folded the handkerchief and handed it back to the young woman.
The atmosphere of the woman who accepted it was the gentlest he had ever felt from a woman. She seemed to effortlessly radiate a pure and clear impression.
Risel couldn’t help but stare at her with his sapphire eyes. But the woman seemed flustered and turned to leave, so he decided to speak up.
“…. What were you doing here?”
“I was having lunch. It’s quieter here than in the royal palace, and I like to watch the sword practice.”
He thought this was unusual for a woman.
He had always assumed that women preferred trendy dresses and accessories.
But then again, Risel has never been interested in what women liked in the first place, so perhaps it’s no surprise that she likes to watch the sword training.
“Did I perhaps intrude?”
Such words came from her.
In addition to the fact that Risel had been practicing alone, he soon realized that he had been wary when she appeared.
“No, not at all…. Um, are you also here in the royal palace as a fiancée candidate?”
“Yes, to some extent. It’s quite a daunting prospect, so I don’t plan to work as hard as the other ladies, though.”
He was relieved by her words. At the same time, he also felt a sense of emptiness.
The reason for this is unknown to Risel.
It would have been better for him if more people were uninterested in the fiancée fiasco.
Suddenly, he wanted to know her name.
Politely, Risel inquired about her name.
“My name is Marie. Marie Edigma.”
Marie
He thought that name suited her well.
It was a lovely name.
“If you don’t mind, may I ask your name?”
Since he had asked for her name, it was only natural for the other person to inquire about his name as well.
Risel immediately thought about giving a fake name. Telling the truth may reveal his true identity. There are only a few people who know that he disguises himself as a black-haired man. If it became known, it would greatly restrict Risel’s freedom.
He tried to give a fake name.
But he could not.
‘I don’t want her to call me by another name.’
Acting on an impulse,
Risel shared his name.
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