Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 86.3
Risel shared his name.
Risel.
“Your name is the same as Prince Risel’s, isn’t it?”
“Yes, that’s right… That’s why I had reservations about mentioning it.”
“Well….”
His own name spun from her lips.
Why does that alone make his heart pound and fill him with so much happiness?
Risel doesn’t understand these feelings or sensations. He can’t believe his own actions, as he typically behaves rationally.
But the moment he saw her smile, it felt as if a flower had opened in full bloom in his vision.
And at that moment, he finally understood.
That he had developed feelings for Marie, whom he had only just encountered.
That he had fallen in love.
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Risel was slumped on the sofa in his personal chambers.
After understanding his own emotions, the next emotion that came over him was sadness.
‘Miss Marie wasn’t interested in being a potential fiancée.’
She stated that she had no intention of working hard as a prospective fiancée.
It’s not surprising. Edigma, her hometown, is a small territory ruled by a baron. It was obvious from the start that she had been selected as a mere formality in this engagement selection.
And ironically, if Marie had been actively involved in the fiancée commotion, Risel might not have been drawn to her to this extent.
‘Oh, but who knows? If it’s her….’
What if she had appeared before Risel like the other young ladies, blushing as they did?
He might have still liked her.
‘It’s a serious illness….’
Where has he been all this time that he never knew or even been interested in love until just now?
The fluttering sensation, the overwhelming desire to see her immediately after we split up. The joy when she calls his name. The delight in being reflected in her eyes. The possessive desires. All of these things were new to him, as if he had suddenly been struck by an unexpected illness.
He lets go of his desire to indulge in such feelings and think calmly.
Suppose that Risel says that he wants to make her his fiancée.
People around him will denounce her as being disproportionate to his status. Still, the purpose of the proposal is still valid, so there is a high possibility that it will be approved, despite some opposing opinions.
?
But what about Marie’s own will?
She is not keen on being chosen.
Maybe she has a lover back home, just like the friend she mentioned. Or perhaps she’s looking for a suitable marriage partner in line with her social status.
His instinct cries out, ‘I don’t like it.‘
However, it’s evident that pursuing his own selfishness will hurt Marie. Just like the foolish actions his father committed when he was intoxicated with love.
Just remembering his father calmed down his emotions.
He vowed not to make the same mistake.
In a sense, Risel’s parents, who had both indulged and cooled in the throes of love, served as good teachers. It’s not a good idea to act based on his emotions.
‘What I can do now is to get to know Marie better.’
It would be easy to ask his subordinates to find out her background. But he didn’t want to.
He wanted to personally learn about her, step by step, with his own hands, ears, and eyes.
It’s vexing to think that this was also the result of falling in love.
?
Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. He looks up and prompts the person to enter the room.
The visitor was Duke Rose. As soon as he enters the room, he bows to Risel.
“It’s been a while, Duke Rose.”
“Yes, indeed. I’m glad to see that Prince Risel has not changed at all.”
“I’ll have to doubt your eyes if you truly think that.”
“Well, well.”
Risel considered his relationship with Duke Rose to be relatively friendly, even though Duke Rose was known for his smiling voice but rarely smiling eyes. It was undoubtedly Duke Rose who saved Risel when he was neglected by his parents and was about to be made a puppet for the Chancellor and others. Because of this, Risel trusts him, but he himself has never opened his heart to Risel.
In fact, Duke Rose hadn’t opened his heart to anyone, let alone Lisel.
“I’ve been informed by Alberto about the prince’s message.”
“Ah…. yes….”
Right, he had told Alberto that he wanted him to do something about the fiancée problem.
“I understand your sentiments, but you should have a wide range of options. Most importantly, I’ve mentioned before that your choice of a marriage partner could bring significant changes to the administration.”
“I know. However, it’s just that there’s a lack of moderation.”
“I see… that might be true.”
He must have received some reports. Duke Rose shrugged his shoulders in apparent acceptance.
“Women can be frightening. Why can’t they see the ugliness in the way they hound you for power?”
Duke Rose’s tone as he dismissed the remark was utterly cold, his expression unyielding. He is often referred to as the “Icy Duke” due to his cold demeanor.
“I understand. I will take care of them and advise them.”
“Can you at least establish some rules? It’s becoming impossible to get any work done like this.”
“Very well… So, has the prince found anyone suitable?”
“…..”
“Oh?”
Duke Rose opens his eyes in surprise at Risel’s silence.
“It appears you’ve had some success, I presume?”
“Not really.”
“If you don’t mind, may I ask the other person’s name?”
“…. I can’t tell you yet.”
He has no intention of proceeding without regard to Marie’s feelings.
Besides, if he were to mention Marie’s name, the Duke in front of him would take actions that Risel couldn’t even imagine.
“I haven’t actually decided if that person is truly the one yet. I intend to think it over a bit more.”
“…. I see.”
It may be a desperate attempt, but Risel pleads with him to wait and see. What he needs to do now is to get to know Marie. He knows that if things go any further than that, everything will fall apart.
“I still want to be free to do what I want.”
“I understand. If you make a decision, please let me know as soon as possible.”
“I know.”
Without the need for Duke Rose to say it, Risel already understood.
It’s not something that can be resolved solely with his emotions.
His own status does not allow him to do so.
And there’s also the possibility that this love won’t come to fruition.
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