Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 107

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Chapter 107

 

The Emperor wanted me to enter with him, and I designated Heinley as my partner. Then the Emperor changed his words, telling me to enter first.

 

One way or another, this was an indirect expression that Maxel was the successor. What could I do when gentle words wouldn’t get through?

 

I readily agreed, and the result was now unfolding before my eyes.

 

“Everyone is looking at Lord Heinley.”

 

“They’re looking at you, not me.”

 

“It’s natural for them to look at me.”

 

I am the protagonist of this banquet, after all.

 

As I casually surveyed the nobles, I spotted Lilia with a pale, wan face. She was dressed so extravagantly that she stood out even compared to other young ladies.

 

In my memory, Lilia had a pure and calm style, but it seemed she was quite conscious of me today. In the past, I had a taste for dressing lavishly.

 

True to Lilia’s naturally lovely and beautiful nature, her glamorous appearance was also very pretty. Since the young ladies of high society often imitated Lilia, such attire might become very popular soon.

 

Well, by then I would have already left this place.

 

“Seeing that the line of people greeting His Majesty shows no sign of ending, I can really feel how many people are here.”

 

“I heard invitations were sent across the entire continent. Since he would want to show off God’s blessing, he’d probably be happy to receive greetings throughout the entire banquet.”

 

“It was good that I emphasized the scar on my neck as much as possible.”

 

If I hadn’t been wearing this scar, I too would have been in the exact same position as the Emperor.

 

At least the scar seemed to instill fear in the people around me. I don’t know how long this shield will last though.

 

There are so many people that my stomach is churning even now, and I’m worried I might feel nauseous later.

 

Anyway, regardless of my feelings, I had to do what needed to be done, so I decided to gradually release Heinley into the banquet hall.

 

“Now, since you attended as my official partner, hurry and go do some socializing.”

 

“Leaving my partner behind?”

 

“So you’re planning to waste the banquet you’ve attended proudly for the first time in years?”

 

Heinley hadn’t been able to engage in proper official activities for a long period. So when an opportunity like this arose, he needed to confidently build his own influence.

 

After today passes and I leave this palace, who knows when another opportunity will arise.

 

What I can do is create opportunities. Using those opportunities to regain his power is Heinley’s responsibility. That’s something I couldn’t do for him.

 

“I’ll make an effort.”

 

Heinley reluctantly let go of my hand. Just then, Samuel approached me, making it look like they were switching places.

 

I could see the priests, who couldn’t adapt to the banquet atmosphere and were huddled together in one corner, following behind Samuel.

 

I could see nobles gradually approaching Heinley as he moved away from me. After confirming this, I turned my gaze to Samuel.

 

“Sir, it seems you’re not enjoying the banquet at all.”

 

“I’m not accustomed to it.”

 

“Did you greet His Majesty?”

 

“The other priests did.”

 

Seeing how the priests are cowering like that, they probably didn’t even get close to the Emperor.

 

“Don’t lie and hurry up and greet him. He’s a big-spending customer. I’m going to hole up alone on the balcony from now on.”

 

“I’ll accompany you.”

 

“No. I’m currently a lonely reviver of God who, while failing to adapt to the Imperial Palace, has only opened my heart to Prince Heinley. Today I need to be somewhat lonely and melancholy.”

 

“It would be freedom, not solitude.”

 

Where’s the harm in pretending not to know?

 

“If you insist, then at least stand guard so no one can enter the balcony.”

 

“Can’t I go in together?”

 

“No, you can’t.”

 

At my words, Samuel closed his mouth with a displeased expression. I stared at him intently and whispered in a low voice.

 

“Whatever you want to say to me, I’ll listen when we leave.”

 

Samuel’s expression stiffened strangely. I gave him an eye-smile and quickly turned around.

 

The nobles who had been keeping their distance in a circle around me glanced around nervously before gradually approaching to speak to me.

 

“Um, Reviver…”

 

“I’m sorry, but it’s been such a long time since I’ve attended a banquet that I feel a bit dizzy. If you have something you want to tell me, please convey it through Lord Heinley.”

 

“Yes, what?”

 

“Lord Heinley is helping me with my palace life. Well then, I’ll be going now.”

 

“Wait, I—!”

 

The noble who wanted to stop me couldn’t achieve his goal because Samuel immediately stepped between us. I didn’t miss the opportunity and quickly hastened my steps.

 

While moving quickly, I thought I briefly made eye contact with Father, but naturally I ignored it.

 

* * *

 

Not long after the banquet started, I holed up on the balcony and began my endurance test.

 

This balcony was a place I had carefully selected with great effort. No matter how much I looked, there was no better prime spot than this.

 

So in order not to lose this prime spot, I had no choice but to camp out on the balcony. If I left my spot briefly and another noble came in and drew the curtains, I would miss the good show.

 

How long had I endured the chilly night air? Finally, I could sense a commotion outside. I could see a group of knights running urgently outside.

 

“Their response is quick.”

 

They can’t see it with their eyes yet, but they must have sensed something? Is it thanks to the barrier?

 

While I was inwardly admiring and looking outside, this time mages came running frantically. Seeing magic books and mana stones in their hands, it looked like they were hastily preparing large-scale magic.

 

“Hurry up and prepare!”

 

“Protection is the top priority!”

 

The commotion seemed to be gradually reaching the banquet hall, which had only heard peaceful music. Murmuring noise could be heard from beyond the balcony door.

 

And finally, a huge shadow appeared in the sky. Even then, despair appeared on the faces of the knights and mages who had been looking at the sky with half-believing expressions.

 

“A, a monster has appeared!”

 

“Your Majesty! Please take cover!”

 

“What is this!”

 

Screams erupted from the banquet hall that had been filled with laughter just moments before.

 

However, all that noise was soon drowned out by a loud cry that split the sky.

 

[Is~ this~ the~ place~?]

 

[Yes, that’s right! Elder Brother!]

 

I leaned against the balcony railing, rested my chin on my hand, and looked up at the sky with a bright smile.

 

I couldn’t express how glad I was to see the massive wingbeats crossing the dark night sky. If there weren’t people around, I would have shouted a greeting.

 

“Kyaah!”

 

“Where are the mages! Archers, prepare immediately! Have all the palace servants been evacuated?”

 

“Yes!”

 

Bang!

 

“Lady Anelli!”

 

The balcony door flew wide open, and Samuel rushed in urgently. Just then, the wyvern had come close enough to be visible to the naked eye.

 

[Have~ you~ been~ well~!]

 

Samuel, who confirmed the wyvern, stopped his actions abruptly. He usually prided himself on his keen eye, and seemed to have recognized the wyvern at a glance.

 

[Hello, Anelli!]

 

The eagle, who had been flying along without being swept away by the wyvern’s massive wingbeats, spotted me and greeted me warmly.

 

The bird struggling to fly while following those two was the crow that had recently formed a close trusting relationship with me.

 

[Wait, wait! The building the human requested isn’t here, Elder Brother!]

 

[You~ should~ have~ said~ so~ quickly~!]

 

At the crow’s cry, the wyvern, which had been descending as if it would destroy the banquet hall building at any moment, sharply changed direction.

 

Has the crow also become close enough with the wyvern to call him elder brother?

 

My goodness, the wyvern has such a good personality. And he was even older than the grandfather crow.

 

While I was watching with great interest, resting my chin on my hand, the wyvern flew straight to the palace visible directly in front of the balcony I was on and struck the roof with its claws.

 

Crash!

 

With a tremendous roar, the pointed roof flew off entirely.

 

“Heh…”

 

I quickly covered my mouth with my hand. How could he blow away just the roof so cleanly? It’s lamentable that I can’t make laughing sounds.

 

The wyvern, having destroyed the roof as I requested, roared long and circled once above the Crown Prince’s Palace before flying away.

 

The mages and archers, who had been frantically preparing protective barriers first because of the banquet guests, belatedly aimed at the wyvern, but it had already flown up quickly beyond their range.

 

It was fortunate. My guess that all forces would prioritize protecting the guests’ safety because of the banquet had hit the mark.

 

“What on earth is this!”

 

Maxel, who belatedly came out to the balcony and witnessed this scene, wore a dazed expression. He couldn’t help it.

 

That palace is the Crown Prince’s Palace, after all.

 

“That’s what I told you.”

 

Being careful not to let any trace of laughter show, I spoke in a serious and solemn tone.

 

“I’m telling you that evil energy has entered the palace and is attracting monsters.”

 

Maxel, his face pale as a sheet, turned to look at me. Beside him, Lilia, her attire completely disheveled, was similarly cowering in terror.

 

I could see people from the Roam Family too. They glared at me with persistent eyes, as if trying to uncover my intentions. What are you going to do by glaring like that?

 

“That place in particular is severe. It seems impure energy had settled into each and every brick. But wait, could that possibly be the Crown Prince’s Palace? Oh my, how terrible…”

 

I could feel Samuel staring at me like I was some cult leader, but I didn’t lose my composure. Though I had to bite the soft flesh inside my mouth a bit to keep from laughing.

 

“Of course, since you don’t believe me, there’s no point in me wearing out my mouth trying to convince you.”

 

Heinrih, who had been watching the situation in bewilderment, tactfully found something to do by saying he would attend to the Emperor.

 

The nobles took a step back from Maxel with wary eyes.

 

The noble ladies who had attended the Empress’s tea time glanced at Lilia before quietly moving away with their children.

 

The Countess of Penderon in particular looked like she wanted to ask me for a blessing prayer right then and there.

 

And Maxel stood there dazed, staring blankly at his palace with its roof blown off.

 

“I’ll go ahead first. I’m worried that the Dura’han I subdued might have been stimulated and agitated by the recent commotion.”

 

Since I felt like I might actually burst out laughing if I stayed any longer, I hurriedly turned around.

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