Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 91
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
(Risel’s POV) The Prince’s Detestation
When Risel heard about the ball that had suddenly been decided, he was at a loss for words, taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.
“… I don’t remember deciding on something like that.”
“Yes, it’s being arranged mainly by the Chancellor and Duke Rose. The focus isn’t on diplomacy but rather aims to provide solace. Did you perhaps hear about it a bit late?”
Even after listening to the attendant’s explanation, there was nothing that satisfied Risel.
In the first place, it was unclear why the Chancellor and the Duke, who could be considered adversaries in terms of their positions, were attempting to cooperate.
The only thing they have in common is that they both have the intention to choose Risel’s fiancée.
However, he never expected them to resort to such aggressive measures so soon.
‘It’s the Duke. He must have noticed Marie. I can’t believe he would act so quickly like this…’
His expression suddenly becomes distorted.
According to Risel’s investigation, the Edigma family has no connections to the Chancellor’s faction or Duke Rose. He traced it further and found no connection whatsoever to the Danzes or to the royal family.
The fact that she had no involvement in politics brought immense relief to Risel. At the same time, he feared that she would be treated as a political tool. Even if it’s just Risel’s unrequited love for now, that alone makes her worth using. Like his past self, he felt the need to protect her from becoming a puppet in the hands of the surrounding adults.
The unease is endless. There’s also the possibility of exerting pressure on the Baron’s family, which is in a vulnerable position.
Given the intense pressure, she may reluctantly agree to the confession. What’s more, there’s the possibility of her entire family being expelled from the capital.
‘It’s too late to realize that now….’
Risel shook his head to shake off the thought.
What’s even more worrying is that he still hasn’t told Marie the truth.
And it’s a fact that has to be revealed before the ball.
Risel clenched his fist tightly, wondering if this dream-like time would come to an end so abruptly.
Even with the ball approaching in a few days, Risel found himself unable to confess to Marie. It seemed almost as if their lunchtime couldn’t be adjusted to coincide perfectly. Today, too, he was unable to see Marie because he had been told to attend a meeting in a neighboring country at an inopportune time.
Finally, it was over, and now he was heading towards the Kingdom of Diresias, the carriage rolling along.
The clothes he had worn for diplomatic purposes were both more glamorous and more cramped than usual. He feels the urge to mess up his carefully arranged hair as soon as possible.
‘At last, I have some free time. Today is the day I’ll let Marie know how I feel.’
Perhaps it was because he was thinking about such things.
As the carriage passed by, he noticed a woman who looked a lot like Marie from the carriage window. Curious, he took a closer look and confirmed that it was indeed Marie.
It looks like she’s returning to the palace with a bunch of bags in her hands.
If possible, he’d like to run up to her and help carry her bags.
Unfortunately, he can’t do that either.
His fingers brushed through his drooping red hair, and he settled back into the carriage seat.
‘Ah, but at least I can finally tell her.’
The carriage has stopped, and while going through the castle entry formalities, he can’t resist checking. He peers through the rear window to search for Marie so that she can’t see him. There she was, bowing deeply.
As the carriage moved forward, her figure became obscured from sight.
Riding in the carriage for a while, he contemplates about when he should bring it up. It’s already past evening today. Considering that the times we had met up until now were during the day, wouldn’t it seem impolite?
Besides, there was supposed to be a report on the meeting he had with the neighboring country upon his return. If so, he won’t be able to meet her today.
“…. Stop!”
Risel shouts to the coachman, and he stops his horse with a panicked look on his face. The horse goes a little wild at the sudden stop.
The coachman and his guards hurriedly called out to Risel as he jumped out of the carriage, but before they could catch him, Risel began running.
“I’m sorry, it’s an urgent matter! I’ll return shortly!”
He knows that this is not the way a prince should act.
Even so, realizing that there might not be another chance to interact with her as an ordinary person named Risel, he ran without hesitation.
He returns to the palace gate and checks the area, but there is no sign of Marie.
In that case, she might have headed to the servant’s quarters, so he runs even further.
His neatly arranged hair was now in disarray, and his formal clothes were also getting messy, but Risel didn’t care and kept running.
A bit further away, he could see a man in black running with intense determination.
Risel became suspicious and alarmed, but the man, perhaps noticing his presence, quickly retreated.
What he saw as the man left was the sight of the woman Risel had been pursuing, frantically trying to escape.
No way, he thought. He rushes after Marie. At the same time, he searches for the whereabouts of the man from earlier. However, he had expertly melted into the palace’s forest area, leaving no sign behind.
“Marie, Marie!”
Risel grabs Marie’s arm as she desperately tries to run away, but she fights back out of fear.
He hugged Marie tightly, calling her name softly by her ear once more.
“Are you alright? Take a deep breath and try to calm down…”
Finally realizing that the other person was Risel, Marie leaned against him while breathing heavily.
Risel held Marie even tighter, as if afraid she might collapse at any moment.
Who… Who could have done this to Marie?
He won’t let the man who harmed her go unpunished.
It was only Marie’s presence in his arms, who was shaking slightly but making eye contact with him, that calmed the fury that was threatening to overwhelm him.
“Risel-sa—”
Marie’s eyes froze, changing from a look of relief.
In her eyes, there was a reflection of red hair.
As if by force, he told her who he was.
He confessed his feelings before she could reject him.
He selfishly imposed his own feelings on her, despite the terrifying experience she had just gone through.
“I didn’t want to make her suffer like this…”
In the darkness of his room, Risel muttered without bothering to turn on any lights.
When Marie learned that he was the prince, she tried to put some distance between them. Risel, however, didn’t want to accept that. Despite the potential rejection, he insisted on expressing his feelings.
The way he was acting seemed to be the same as his own father, whom he despised, and he was disgusted by it.
‘I’m sorry… Marie…!’
But he still can’t give up, his feelings have bloomed to such an extent that he can’t even bring himself to let them fade away.
The identity of the man who attacked her is still unknown. He also informed his attendants and the knights, including Alberto, and instructed them to discreetly provide protection for Marie.
Still, he can’t shake off his uneasiness.
“I wish I could protect her….”
Risel isn’t a knight. He’s a prince.
Even if he wants to protect the woman he cherishes, he can only order his knights to do so instead of protecting her with his own hands.
?
Despite being aware of that fact for a long time,
His present self felt accursed.
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