Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 87
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
A Reunion With the Knight
“Eh, is Marie also taking care of the livestock?”
“Yes, that’s right. Initially, we had hired someone, but since it aligns with my father’s hobby and wasn’t too difficult, I took on the responsibility.”
Amidst the sunlight pouring through the gaps in the trees, I was having lunch with Risel-sama as if it were a regular occurrence.
Since our first encounter, I would often see him at the training grounds, and he began inviting me to have meals together. He, too, was “looking for someone to eat with,” and started visiting with snacks so we could eat together.
Lunchtime with him was interesting. The topics that Risel-sama talks about are mainly stories about the capital, and I listen to him with excitement, especially when he talks about the Knights’ Corps.
It seems that Risel-sama has been living in the royal palace since he was a child. He apologized for not revealing his last name due to his position, but I asked him not to worry and to talk freely to me.
Every time I looked into his sapphire eyes, a thought would come to my mind, but I would think about it and then quickly deny it. It couldn’t be possible.
Risel-sama expressed his desire to hear my story, so I told him that I only had stories about rural life, but he insisted on hearing them, so we’re now still talking about it.
Today’s topic is about my father’s hobby of taking care of livestock. I can’t help but wonder if it’s suitable for a noble to even talk about such things, but Risel-sama seems to be having fun listening to it and wants to hear the rest of the story, saying things like, “And then?”, so I find myself inadvertently continuing the story.
“And I also help with the harvest in the village when it’s time.”
“What is Edigma’s specialty?”
“Well, the primary one is wheat. The bread made from freshly harvested wheat is very delicious.”
There shouldn’t be that many topics to talk about in Edigma, a small town in the middle of nowhere, but since Risel-sama listens with interest, topics keep coming up one after another.
“That sounds nice. I’d love to visit there. Your hometown must be a lovely place.”
“Oh no, there’s really nothing here. I don’t think it would be an interesting place to visit.”
“Really? Listening to your stories, it sounds like a very charming place.”
I don’t sense any flattery in Risel-sama’s words. He genuinely wants to visit, and that makes me really happy.
Once we’ve finished eating lunch and cleaned up, we continue chatting until the break is over.
While it might be deemed inappropriate for a man and a woman to continue their conversation alone like this, there are no visitors to the training grounds other than the knights. According to Risel-sama, the knights’ units have been on an expedition recently, which is why people haven’t been coming to the training grounds.
?
“You’re not a member of the Knights’ Corps, are you?”
“Yes. Alberto… Commander Alberto has treated me well since I was young, so that’s why he’s allowed me to use the training grounds like this.”
“Alberto-sama?”
The name made my heart flutter.
In my previous life, Alberto was Rosemary’s friend, knight, and someone dear.
?
“Yes. He was the one who taught me swordsmanship when I was a child… Marie?”
Seeing my expression, Risel-sama calls out to me.
Oh no. My unease might have shown on my face.
“Yes?”
“Hmm… you looked a bit off… are you alright?”
“Thank you. I’m fine, really. You seem to hold Alberto-sama in high regard, like an older brother.”
“Indeed….”
Huh?
I observed Risel-sama in curiosity as his expression gradually faded like a withering flower.?
I think his expression has changed more than mine.
“Risel-sama?”
Feeling concerned, I considered calling him, but someone else called out his name first.
A low-pitched voice.
Risel-sama and I looked up at the same time.
There stood Alberto-sama.
“Are you in the middle of training? I’m on a break too, so if you’re interested, how about training together?”
His calm countenance hasn’t changed at all from when I saw him in my previous life. The passage of time has erased the youthful features, leaving behind a mature man. Nonetheless, it’s still the Alberto that Rosemary knew.
“It’s truly an honor to receive a personal invitation from the Commander, but I’d like to decline for today as I wish to continue our conversation a bit longer.”
“Eh?”
“What?”
The voices that came out at the same time were mine and Alberto-sama’s.
Risel-sama’s smile was completely different from the one just a moment ago. He was smiling so brightly now. To the point of being eerie.
“… I see. Well then, let’s do it another time.”
“Yes, please.”
Alberto-sama, who had been talking with Risel-sama, suddenly looked in my direction. This was the first time we had come face to face like this since I was reincarnated.
“And who might you be?”
“My apologies for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Marie Edigma.”
I stood up and curtsied politely so as not to be rude. The gesture was met with stares from both of them at the same time.
Come to think of it, I had never greeted Risel-sama properly. Maybe that was rude.
While I was thinking about that, Alberto, who was generally reserved, smiled faintly.
“So you’re Miss Edigma. I’m Alberto, the Knight Commander. I’ve heard a lot about you in the Knights’ Corps.”
“Eh…?”
“What do you mean?”
Not only me, but for some reason, Risel-sama was also confused and asked about it.
“I heard a rumor that sometimes during training, a lovely maid occasionally has lunch here. Thanks to that, the morale of the members increased when you were there, and they put more effort into their training than usual.”
“I see….”
Oh my. I thought they didn’t notice me because I was just peeking at them from afar.
I felt embarrassed and could only bow my head in apology.
“Please, don’t hesitate to watch them from now on. I’ve strictly told the members not to bother you during work, so I don’t think anyone will disturb you.”
Alberto-sama’s gaze looked at Risel-sama with amusement.
“I have no intention of interfering with her.”
“I hope so. We were genuinely enjoying our conversation.”
Watching the two of them interact, I could see that they really were like brothers. It seems like they’ve built a relationship where they can confide in each other.
The sound of a bell echoes from far away. A bell that tells the time.
It’s also a signal that break time is over.
“Alberto-sama, I apologize once again for intruding. Well then, Risel-sama. I will see you again.”
“Will you be here tomorrow?”
“Yes, that’s the plan.”
“Then, I’ll come again tomorrow, and we can have lunch together.”
“Sure. Now, please excuse me.”
After bowing to the two of them, I hurried to the royal palace.
When I was quite far away from the training ground, I looked back and saw the two of them deep in conversation.
I was surprised.
I never thought I’d get to talk to Alberto-sama.
Of course, he doesn’t recognize me. I’m a reincarnated person. I may have inherited my previous memories, but I’m still a different person.
I have no intention of telling him that I was Rosemary, either.
I was grateful to be alive like this, even after Rosemary’s death.
That alone was enough.
“Nevertheless… to be noticed by the members of the Knights’ Corps…”
I’ve been having lunch near the training ground for a while since I started working, and so far, I’ve never been approached before, and I’ve been taking advantage of the fact that I’ve never been seen as suspicious.
“I never thought that there were rumors about me…”
I can’t tell if my face is warm or cold. Either way, I was filled with embarrassment.
To be honest, if I heard such rumors, I wouldn’t be able to eat at the training ground anymore.
“I’ll come again tomorrow, and we can have lunch together.”
Right, I remember Risel-sama’s face when he invited me.
And I couldn’t help but nod at his suggestion.
I found myself enjoying lunch with Risel-sama, whom I now see every day.
Although I felt confused, I decided to follow my feelings honestly.
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