The Villain Daughter Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (Hostage) in a Former Enemy Country

After all, Leo's misconception that Rieschetto is the crown princess's replacement was left unanswered.

His eyes were full of conviction, and Richie was unlikely to believe it, no matter how much he excused himself.

Reaching back to the temple, Reese took a small breath in one of the cafeterias.And I remember my interaction with Leo earlier.

"Um... um, I'm not a substitute..."

Leo said very seriously to Riesch, who opened his mouth in a lost manner.

That's what everyone says instead. Maybe.

That may be so! In the first place, the Crown Prince wouldn't go out of his way to replace his fiancée or his princess. "

"Don't worry. You said you wouldn't tell anyone I went into the woods."

Leo looks Riesch straight in the eye and expresses sincerely.

So I promise. I won't tell anyone you're a fake. "

……

I can only say a vague thank you if you promise me something strangely dependable.

(Well, there's no particular reason to correct it...And even though Leo is basically boring, is it strangely good to take care of him?)

With that in mind, I moved the knife and fork.

It's a large dining room to use alone, but Arnold hardly shows up.It appears that Miriam's disturbance in the evening caused a delay in her official duties.

Eventually, Oliver came and said that Riesch was finishing her meal and drinking after-dinner tea.

"I'm sorry I couldn't bring you to dinner.... and Lady Riesch, the Order and Duke of Jonal have made a plea. "

Hello, about Miriam?

"Yes, I'm afraid I may be tempted to ask, 'Can you help me prepare for the festival, Mr. Riesch?'"

Standing at the entrance to the room, Oliver continued with his hands on his chest.

"Above all, there seems to be a strong hope from Miriam herself that 'Riesche-sama is good'."

(Lady...!)

Your chest is pounding, and you want to feel instant pleasure.

However, from Leicher's point of view, we cannot respond arbitrarily.

"Will you tell His Highness Arnold about it?"

"No, I was hoping to hear from you first."

"... in other words, if you don't do something to convey it to His Highness, it will definitely hurt your mood, right?"

"Hahahaha"

……

Oliver has a refreshing smile, but he doesn't deceive me at all.

Riesch held her forehead by hand and put the teacup on the saucer.

(I don't know what the reason is, but His Highness seemed to hate contact between me and the Order.How would you react if you found out about the request to help with the festival...)

At least, it doesn't seem to be a very calm sight.

Riesch thought a lot and told Oliver.

"Mr. Oliver, I'd like to speak to Lord Arnold about this."

"No, I'm not going to let Mr. Riesch do that."

"But...."

"I'll take care of your anger.Either way, I'd like Leicher to help me recover afterwards. "

"Is it healing?"

He retaliates without knowing it well.

Nevertheless, this is not Oliver, it would be reasonable to negotiate from Riesch to Arnold.

(It is convenient for me to be with the young lady.If there is a reason to contact the Jonal family, I can find out about your "curse", the Duke's changes, and Leo's injuries....)

Also, if you can get involved in the preparation of the Festival, you may know Arnold's thoughts about the Order.

It's unreasonable for Oliver to get mad at me for what I want to do.

With that in mind, Oliver smiled bitterly.

"Mr. Riesch is very kind.That's why Miriam forgives Riesch.If you were the one who was hugged by Miriam there, it would have made things worse. "

"There's nothing special about me, but I can't imagine the interaction between His Highness Arnold and Miriam...In the first place, His Highness said he didn't like children. "

……

That said, Oliver had an astonishing look.

"... that's not like telling the future wife even if it's wrong."

"Eh?"

They respond unexpectedly and round their eyes.

Unaware of Riesch's mood, Oliver lowered his head seriously.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Riesch.I'll tell you more about yourself later. [M]Absolutely, that person will eventually be in a position to educate his heirs... "

"Ahh, no, it's totally fine!!Don't worry about it at all, it's okay, you know!than that!! "

While scratching off Oliver's words, Riesch rushed to change the subject.

"Kids, yes, childhood!! What did you look like when you were a child, Lord Arnold!?"

Wow, is that yours?

"Yes! I'd love to hear it!"

It was an aggressive question, but I certainly wanted to ask you something.Oliver, who seemed to be under pressure from Riesch, tended to open his mouth confused.

"It was a wonderful and brilliant crown prince.I first met you ten years ago, but I've heard of your reputation before. "

That's how Oliver taught me.

"His hard work with priests is not limited to domestic rumors.For example, when His Majesty the King of the time came from the desert country of Haril Rasha, he always accompanied his son to an exchange of views and swordsmanship with me. "

("Son" must mean King Zahad.)

Speaking of which, Zahad, the king of the desert, appeared to know Arnold several times.

It was Zahad who quickly told Leicher of the merchant's life that 'Arnold Hein started the war'.

Riesch remembered Zahad's belligerent expression in surprise.

(His Highness Arnold and King Zahad.... you two are closer in age, but royalties in a country where national power is almost even, above all, the opposite of personality and mindset.I don't think I like it very much....)

In the first place, the desert country, Khalil Rasha, is one of the countries where Arnold crosses the border with the Garkhein equally in the future of war.When two people meet in marriage ceremony, I have a feeling that the interaction does not go smoothly and I have a distant vision.

But I can't help feeling sad now.

"When Oliver met his nine-year-old Highness, was he still as rumored?"

"... I was summoned to the Imperial Castle and knelt down while I was watching, waiting for him to come.I was very surprised when you were allowed to lower your hips and raise your face in the chair in front of me. "

Oliver smiled close to the bitter smile.

"The first time I saw you, you looked like you left a painful wound on your body."

――……

Riesch opens her eyes unexpectedly.

"I put a big gauze on my small cheeks, wrapped a bandage around my temples, and found a lot of scratches on my arms and fingertips.The neck wound was difficult to close, and the bandage covering the throat seeped brightly coloured blood.... whether you're a big adult or not, it's supposed to be painful because of the pain in the wound itself and the accompanying fever. "

Arnold's neck bears marks of ancient wounds.

It's a big, deep scar, like getting stabbed many times with a blade.Unconsciously grips the hem of the dress.

"But my young self was sitting flat in the chair.The color of the pain didn't come to mind at all, but on the contrary, with frozen eyes, I put my cheek wand on the armrest of the chair. "

Even though it's a sight I've never even seen before, it seems to come to mind.

Nine is younger than Leo and Miriam are today.And yet, Arnold, who was still expressionless and badly injured, was unusual just to imagine.

"Since you had a good face from that time, did you feel the atmosphere due to that look?It was so intimidating that it was unlikely that a young child would let go.Those around me were trembling under pressure from me. "

"... the story I heard at lunch said, 'I killed my subordinates.'"

"Yes, it has been customary since the incident for me to have fewer chamberlains."

With nothing to say, Riesch mouthed.

It's Oliver who talks lightly, but he knows he's not going to talk about it in detail.

"There were so many things that I chose to serve you.As your injuries heal, I'm beginning to show you that talent even more.... but no matter how much I grew up as a crown prince, I wanted to remain distorted as a human being. "

Oliver looks down at Riesch with his brother's face.

"That's why... I'm relieved you chose me as your queen."

Riesch blinked when she shook the conversation in an unexpected direction.

"I have done nothing useful to His Highness Arnold."

"That's not true.Besides, you look very happy. [M]I've never seen you call someone's name so gently. "

"Uhh...."

When you say it like that, you feel embarrassed just to be called by your name.

When Riesch leaned small, Oliver blinked.

Mr Riesch, you look different from before.

Eh!?

"When I first came to Garchain, when I told him, 'I've never seen you so happy,' he didn't seem so happy.You seem to be growing bonds well, and above all, hahaha "

"Ah, that was...! No, I didn't mean anything special!!"

Otherwise, what would you say?

(... now I'm happy that His Highness laughs)

That's a sure fact, so we're in trouble.

Riesch stood up in a hurry and thanked Oliver.

"I will call on His Highness Arnold.No matter how much business you have to finish, I want you to eat!! "

"Thank you. I was hoping you could call Mr Riesch and let him do his job."

Now, if you'll excuse me!

Reese raised her face and hurried out of the cafeteria into the hallway.Start walking east of the temple without looking back at Oliver.

"... I will also do cruel things to the future wife."

The words Oliver murmured remained deaf.



(My cheeks are hot because of strange thoughts....)

Leaving the guestroom building, Riesch passes through the corridor to the tower in Arnold.Did the heat cool down a little thanks to the cool night wind?

Following Arnold's signs, I was surprised to hear him searching for the room he was using for meetings with the priests.

"- Nevertheless, Lord Riesch will make a wonderful queen for you."



The voice of Schneider, who assists the high priest.

(There's another strange topic...!?And this sign.....)

When Riesch stopped in a hurry, Arnold's voice was heard from the other side of the hallway.

"There is no denomination that a man of the church would praise my wife."

The sounding footsteps stopped snapping.

It seems that Arnold and Schneider are the only ones ahead.

Schneider complains when Riesch kills signs.

"Lord Arnold, all marriages are bound by the blessings of the Goddess and the Order.We're related to your marriage. "

"Shut up... first of all, it's pointless arguments about what kind of queen she'll be."

Arnold shouted in a colder, more inorganic voice than usual.

"--I 'm going to make it a decorative wife."

At the corner of a blind spot, Rieschetto takes a breath.

"Nah... what are you saying?Didn't you get along earlier? "

"It's worth using.Until we get married, we just have to respect it.... at dawn, when I'm officially married, I don't touch a finger, I just lock myself away and kill my keeper. "

Though he seemed to be in a bad mood, the words felt weighted.

Schneider, who was listening beside him, said confused.

"Or I'll kill the keeper...! It's against the goddess's will to treat her like that!"

"That's not what I know."

"Lord Arnold!"

…………

After a moment of reflection, Rieschett walks back without making any footsteps.

Counting plenty for about ten seconds, he bent down the hallway towards Arnold and the others whispering his shoes.

"... here, this is Mr Riesch."

The priest Schneider looked at us and looked upset.

Richie smiled and said, "Good evening."

Afterwards, he looked up at Arnold standing next to Schneider, changed his expression and opened his mouth.