The Villainess in the Romance Fantasy Is Strange

53. Decision (2)

In place of the coachman, who had become an infamous guest, I started driving the wagon myself and after about four hours arrived at Reinhardt’s estate.

I was a little worried because it was my first time driving a carriage, even though I had driven horses, but fortunately, the handling itself was similar, so there were no major problems.

“…… You look at me a lot.”

As I entered the village to head home, the villagers all looked at me with their eyes wide open.

The reason why I am attracting so much attention is probably because I, who at first glance looks luxurious, is sitting in the coachman’s seat and driving the horse myself.

I didn’t want to do this either, but I had no choice. Some madman suddenly came and made a mess, so I have no other option than to drive it myself.

“Wow.”

─Pureung!

By the way, what the hell was that madman?

When I drove the wagon fast, I couldn’t think of anything because I was concentrating, but when I almost reached my destination, I slowed down and all sorts of questions popped up.

It is clear that he is a member of the church, judging from the fact that he told me to become a member of the church, because it was his will. However, I have never heard of a member of the church who can kill a person without even touching it.

“…… Is it magic?”

If that mysterious phenomenon was magic, then it’s normal that I, who was standing right in front of it, felt something strange.

By the way, he just muttered a few words. He didn’t make much of a move when he murdered the coachman.

There are many magics that can harm people, but magic that doesn’t show anything on the outside, like the way he killed the coachman. At least not as far as I know.

In other words, he’s a warlock of considerable skill. It means an apostle of God who can handle authority that surpasses the concept of magic.

“…… And.”

I was thrilled when I thought about it that far.

He threatened Lia with his safety, so he rolled his eyes and cursed at me. Now that I think about it, I must have done something really crazy.

Isn’t that also true, if I’m wrong, I could have been hit by his magic, power, or unknown power.

At the same time as I felt fortunate that Leah was not by my side, I was also a little sad that she was not there.

If Lia, who was proficient in various types of magic and could sensitively sense the flow of mana, was by her side, she would have been able to know for sure whether the means by which he killed the coachman was magic or authority.

“No.”

While thinking about that, I shook my head.

He used Leah as a hostage to blackmail me.

So, if Leah was sitting next to me…….

“… ….”

I shudder just imagining what happened after that.

I’m glad he firmly refused when I asked if I could go with him.

I lifted her head slightly, feeling grateful for the me of a few days ago.

Across the hill, you can see the Reinhardt Mansion.

As I thought about the unknown madman, I arrived at my destination before I knew it.

Let’s park the carriage in front of the front door of the mansion, and the butler, feeling the presence of people, bursts open the gate and comes out. Our elderly butler welcomed me as soon as he saw me.

“Welcome, Bocchan.”

“Is my brother inside?”

“In the office, you were waiting for the third boy to come.”

A nobleman who doesn’t usually communicate well, is only waiting for times like this.

Inwardly, he grumbled and knocked on the wagon.

“The butler. Inside this wagon.”

“Yes.”

“There is the body of the carriage owner. Can you find this person’s family and pay them back?”

“…… Yes?”

The head of the butler, whose eyelids flickered, looked at me with a slightly embarrassed face.

I shook my head to make sure not to misunderstand.

“There was an accident on the way. I’m not sure of the exact circumstances. Suddenly the carriage stopped, so when I came out, I saw the driver lying down with his heart clutched.”

It sounds like a crude excuse, but the driver’s corpse with no major injuries is the proof to support my words.

“Ah, you said it was an accident due to a chronic disease. I again……. Hey, the third boy is not like that.”

Only then, as if relieved, the butler muttered, ‘Anyway, how upright our third son-in-law is.’ Then the butler identified the coachman’s corpse.

” I see. As you said, I will find the coachman’s family and pay them back.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Since the poor man died because of me, I should make amends for him.

I went inside the house after telling him several times that he should be compensated generously so that his family could live without the coachman.

─Third boy eat inside!

“Bocchan, are you here?”

The servants who were doing housework bowed their heads. I waved my hands roughly to mean to do what I was doing, and went straight to my brother’s office.

Smart-.

“Brother, are you there?”

─Come in.

Kiik opened the door and came in.

There is a wooden desk in a spacious room, and a soft-looking sofa is arranged in a ‘U’ shape.

My brother is sitting in front of his desk, examining a stack of paperwork piled up.

“It’s been a while, brother.”

“Yes, Cain. Hasn’t anything happened in the meantime?”

“Yes, what. Thanks to my brother.”

My brother smiled and pointed to the sofa with a nod of his head.

“Sit there.”

Specifications sat down and sat down.

My older brother got up from his chair and sat on the top seat of the sofa.

“Cain, the reason I called you today. Do you know a little bit about it?”

“Yes. It’s my marriage.”

“Well, a married woman. It’s an important issue. By the way. Before that…….”

“Brother.”

It’s not polite to cut off an elder, but I’ll say it anyway.

Actually, I didn’t think I would have a chance to do it now.

I cut off my older brother’s words and looked at him straight ahead.

“With all due respect, I don’t think I can get married.”

“Ummm…… ?”

The older brother frowned and tilted his head.

Since the response was not far from what I expected, I added one more word.

“…… Leah needs me.”

* * *

Louis Reinhardt, who was sitting in the seat of honor on the sofa, stared intently at Cain, who made a clear declaration.

‘…… What is this guy?’

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Because with his own head, he couldn’t understand what my brother meant.

“Cain, I think you are misunderstanding something.”

“No, I am not mistaken.”

Cain swallowed the throat of her throat and continued her words.

“I can’t get married because I have to stay with Leah.”

Ruin Reinhardt lost his senses at the words of Cain who cut off the front and back.

It’s not that it’s not, he doesn’t panic at all, ‘Is Cain kidding that he hasn’t seen me in a while…’ ….’

She says she has to stay by Lia’s side, but she can’t get married. What does this mean?

To be honest, what purpose did Cain have when he said this? Unable to understand, Ruin Reinhardt tapped his cheek with his index finger.

“Cain, I’m asking just in case. The person you’re talking about, ‘Leah’…….”

“This is Lia von Eleves, daughter of the Eleves family.”

“… ….”

That bear-like fox, Lia von Eleves, the only daughter of Earl Macmillan, couldn’t possibly be two people?

Ruin Reinhardt, who had even built such an absurd assumption, soon seriously thought about it.

‘Cain… ….’

Why does my little brother, who is a bit naive, make such a ridiculous claim?

I was thinking about it until I fell asleep, and a hypothesis suddenly came to my mind.

“Cain.”

“Yes, brother.”

“Do you know which family I have chosen for you as your married wife?”

“No, I haven’t heard of it yet, so I don’t know. I will not marry.”

“…… Ah.”

It was only then that Ruin Reinhardt realized.

She hadn’t told me yet that Cain’s wife was going to become the Eleves family.

Well, there was something strange about it. From what you’re saying, it seems to be true that the two are secretly dating. Then, when the talk of marriage came up, he would have accepted it with a bow instead of rejecting it.

That would be too. Where is the madman who doesn’t like to formally marry the person he’s dating secretly?

‘Yes, somehow.’

I hid and hid the fact that my married wife was from the Eleves family, and deliberately didn’t tell me at the very end, so it’s only natural that I didn’t know. Things are a bit funny though.

Ruin Reinhardt was contemplating whether to correct Cain’s misunderstanding or not. She decided to watch this situation a little longer. The reason is simple.

‘…… Because it’s fun.’

Cain doesn’t know at all about her circumstances before and after her, and she makes a serious face alone, and she says, ‘I have to stay with Lia, so I can’t marry her.’ It’s funny for her. She’s also cute.

More than anything, she knows how Cain will react when she learns the whole truth.

Ruin Reinhardt said that was her expectation and she couldn’t stand it.

What would happen if my younger sister, who is like her wooden stone, realizes that her marriage partner is the daughter of the Eleves family?

Should I be ashamed and agree to it, or should I pretend I didn’t understand and insist on not getting married?

I think it will be fun even if it goes the way you expected, and it will be fun even if it doesn’t.

‘The Eleves family has offered to bring the two together, citing responsibility for her brother, but… ….’

To her now Ruin Reinhardt, the reaction her own sister would show was more important than her incomprehensible voice.

He only laughed inwardly, and spoke seriously.

“My brother. No, Cain Reinhardt.”

“Yes.”

“You are the acting head of the household and also your eldest brother. Are you going against the will of this Ruin Reinhardt?”

“Sorry.”

Cain lowered his head, and Ruin Reinhardt struggled to suppress the corners of his mouth that were about to rise.

Keuheum-.

Hiding the momentary burst of laughter with a clearing of his throat, he elegantly crossed his legs.

“…… Considering the virtues of the family, can’t we get married now?”

“Even if you think so, there is nothing to say. But brother, I…….”

“What is the reason?”

At Ruin Reinhardt’s question, Cain raised her head.

“You are a tight-fisted man, but you are not so foolish as to abandon your duty for no reason. Therefore, there must be a legitimate reason for rejecting this marriage talk.”

“… ….”

“So I will ask. Cain, why are you rejecting this marriage talk?”

Ruin Reinhardt paused leisurely, then glanced at Cain and asked.

“…… Is it because she fell in love with Lia von Eleves?”