I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History

“What’s wrong?”

“…How did you know I was here?”

Duke-sama responded to my question.

“The First Prince told me.”

“You met Vian!”

Duke-sama responded with an “ah” as if nothing had happened.

Was it really that easy to meet the two princes ?

It was difficult to believe that Ravaal would be so eager to welcome a prince from Duelkis, who had been so closed-minded up until then.

I wondered what kind of conversation he had with Vian.

Or, Duke-sama… I wonder if it was safe for him to come here. He would be severely punished if it was discovered that he came here without permission.

“Don’t worry.”

Perhaps reading my thoughts, he gently patted my head.

I could never get inside Duke-sama’s psyche, but he could easily see right through me.

I knew that I was no match for Duke-sama.

“How are Gilles and Grandpa Will and the others?”

I asked Duke-sama, wanting to know what everyone was up to. I didn’t know what he had thought of, but he had a difficult expression on his face for a moment. But then he smiled and began to speak.

“They are fine. A lot of things have happened, Albert and his team are in charge of the school, and Gilles has been studying diligently for a while now. The impoverished village is no more, and my uncle is now at the palace.”

I’m sure he explained everything very briefly, but it was too much information.

How did they end up putting the academy in the hands of the brothers who were so smitten with that Liz-san?

What did he mean when he said that the impoverished village was no more?

Duelkis Kingdom was changing rapidly without my knowledge. I could not get Grandpa Will out of the impoverished village. But it seemed like Duke-sama solved the problem easily.

Oh, I wondered if the day would ever come when I could beat Duke-sama.

…There were so many things about Duelkis that were unclear to me, but I guess I would know everything when I get back home.

“Well, what kind of research is Gilles doing?”

I asked Duke-sama a question about what seemed the easiest to answer, but he responded with difficulty.

“He’s almost done, but he’s working on Maddie.”

“Maddie? …Why Maddie?”

“Actually.”

Just as Duke-sama was about to say something, a loud voice was heard from behind him.

“Kid! Are you okay?”

“Master, are you okay?”

I turned around at the sound of their voices. Victor and Leon were riding their horses, with Rai close behind.

Their clothes were a little dirty, probably from fighting that huge bear, and Leon had a new scratch on his cheek.

…You two were truly superhuman to fight that boar and only get away with some scratches.

“I’m okay.”

I smiled at them as they approached, reassuring them. They jump off their horses and run towards me.

…It was nice of them to be so concerned about me.

Victor reached for my face and just as he was about to check me for any wounds. He was pulled back with a yank.

“No need to touch her.”

I heard Duke-sama’s voice in my ear.

Before I knew it, one of Duke-sama’s arms was gripping my shoulder, holding me from behind, and Victor’s sharp eyes were on Duke-sama, and they were glaring at each other.

What?

While I was still unable to assess the situation, Victor and Duke-sama were conversing.

“Ah? Who are you?

“We met him a while ago.”

“…You like this kid that much?”

Victor snickered at Duke-sama as if he were making fun of him.

“Yeah. She’s more important than anything else.”

Duke-sama answered immediately without embarrassment, and Victor raised his voice.

“What? Who would ever look at her as a woman? You’re a sucker, aren’t you?”

I didn’t feel like helping Victor anymore, even if he was in trouble.

I lightly glared at Victor, while Leon, a little surprised, silently watched us, trying to understand the situation.

I was wondering if Duke-sama had told him anything important earlier. I wondered what it was.