I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 59

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#.59

“Ugh.”

As consciousness returned, a migraine struck simultaneously.

When Regina let out a groan of pain, Leopold, who had been sitting beside her, shot up from his seat.

“Miss Regina? Are you regaining consciousness?”

“Ah. Leo.”

“This is headache medicine.”

As Regina sat up, Leopold offered her the water and medicine he had prepared.

Leopold, who had been suppressing his anger out of concern for Regina and his desire to punish Hans Obitz and the other bastards from the council, showed a much gentler expression when Regina opened her eyes.

Regina, having swallowed the medicine, mumbled quietly as if making excuses.

“I don’t usually faint like this. It’s just today.”

“….”

Leopold wasn’t particularly eloquent, but he had a sincere personality that kept conversations going.

When such a person pressed his lips tightly shut, Regina had no choice but to read the mood.

“Bleeding is also rare. It’s only because I tried to use it on many people at once – I’m not usually like this.”

“You pushed yourself hard enough for such rare things to happen.”

His voice was cold, tinged with anger he couldn’t quite hide.

While those who tormented Regina were despicable, what made him angriest was himself – for failing to protect her.

“Sigh.”

Leopold let out a sigh and examined Regina.

He had wiped the blood from her face while she was unconscious, but her eyes were still burst with red, making it hardly effective.

His heart ached. Very much so.

“It’s all my fault.”

“What? Why would it be your fault, Leo?”

“If I had dealt with those bastards earlier, today’s incident wouldn’t have happened.”

“Don’t blame yourself for other people’s wrongdoings.”

“….”

Instead of answering, he bit his lower lip firmly.

If he had taken better care of Edgar, if he had actively defended Miss Regina…

Countless regrets tore at him.

‘She might find my behavior burdensome.’

They were a separated couple, and they hadn’t even been deeply involved.

While he had harbored passionate feelings from the beginning, Regina had only felt mild affection.

If he acted emotionally, it would only burden her, so he needed to conduct himself properly.

“I’m sorry. You must be the one suffering the most, Miss Regina.”

“It’s okay.”

“How can it be okay? That was… something you wanted to keep hidden, wasn’t it?”

Regina’s eyes widened.

Usually people focused on visible wounds, but Leopold was more concerned about the hurt in her heart.

She felt something hot burst forth from within her chest.

“It’s the first time someone who isn’t family has worried about me like this…”

Her voice became wet with emotion.

Even when she coughed briefly to shake off the feelings, it wasn’t easy.

“The ability was already known anyway. I hated just taking it lying down.”

“I could have gotten revenge for you.”

“Swinging my own fists was more fun. And my late mother used to say that if you hide something, it becomes a weakness, but if you reveal it, it becomes a trait. Now I’m trying to understand those words.”

When their eyes met, Regina smiled gently as if nothing was wrong.

Leopold, his heart aching, swallowed something down his throat.

Feeling ashamed, he hung his head low, and Regina carefully placed her hand on his cheek.

Leopold’s shoulders flinched. She slowly lifted his face.

Leopold avoided her gaze.

“Leo.”

“Yes…”

“Look at me.”

“…Yes.”

Leopold reluctantly met her eyes.

They were blue like the sea, but warm like a day with hot sunlight beating down.

Regina gently curved the corners of her eyes.

“I’m not that weak. And I’m going to get stronger.”

“I know.”

“You don’t seem to know.”

“…Then show me. By my side.”

He impulsively added the words he had carried in his heart for so long.

He didn’t regret it.

If he didn’t speak now, the emotions filling his chest would surely burst out at an unwanted moment.

He was only sad that he might never see Miss Regina’s face again.

“Alright. Then.”

Yes. Now it’s all over.

Since he was the one who made their relationship awkward, he should make sure they wouldn’t have to see each other.

Leopold felt like crying for the first time in a very long while.

“Please be careful from now on… What?”

“I’ll show you by your side.”

“I didn’t mishear, did I?”

“From now on, I’m thinking of overcoming the problems that have been tormenting me.”

Regina decided she would no longer be afraid.

Even if people shunned her because of her ability, Leopold wouldn’t do that.

He was a man who, far from being disgusted by her bleeding eyes, worried about her heart first.

“Surely not…”

“If I lose courage, encourage me from beside me. Understood?”

She was certain. If she let Leopold go, she would regret it for life.

So Regina decided to be brave and move forward.

* * *

Baron Gresli, who had fled from the council in panic, rode his horse frantically home.

“How did it go? Is the Empress returning to Trowance now?”

Viscountess Greslly, who had been thoroughly defeated by Edith and Regina at the tea party, bombarded him with questions.

“Everything’s ruined.”

“What? What do you mean?”

“Duke Berg can’t even defeat Her Majesty the Empress, let alone His Majesty. We should go to the countryside.”

“Why the countryside all of a sudden!”

“When Duke Berg gets purged, our heads will obviously roll with him.”

Baron Gresli explained to his wife what had happened today.

“So let’s hide in the countryside for a few years. When the Imperial Palace cleanup is finished, we’ll come back and establish ourselves again.”

“Good heavens.”

Viscountess Greslly really hated the countryside.

She didn’t want to fall behind the latest trends, and she couldn’t give up various parties and gatherings.

If they returned to the capital after a few years, she would be excluded from social circles and become a tacky country lady.

But that wasn’t as precious as life, wealth, or honor.

“I should pack the jewelry first.”

“Good thinking. Let’s leave tonight.”

And so Baron Gresli and his wife fled to the countryside faster than anyone else.

And Count Ruman…

* * *

Count Ruman, who had returned alive from the council after groveling flat on his face, was terrified.

Having declared that he convened the council for the Empress, he was bound to earn Duke Berg’s displeasure.

But he couldn’t prostrate himself before the Emperor either.

Even with the excuse of being deceived by lies, he had held a hearing against Regina Berchio, and he had years of loyalty to Duke Berg.

“Chris! Edgar Runtvolleney can already read newspapers, and you’re still playing with toys!”

Count Ruman vented his anger on his son Chris to control his emotions.

Then the Countess, unable to bear it any longer, stepped forward.

“Stop it. Chris is only eight years old!”

“Eight years old is grown up. You haven’t seen how sharp the young duke is at a similar age!”

When his parents started arguing, Chris wiped away his tears.

Chris wasn’t as brave as Helene, as smart as Edgar, or as good-natured as Lilliana.

Just then, a letter arrived for Chris’s mother, Countess Ruman.

“My lady. A letter from the Imperial Palace!”

“For me? Not for Chris?”

“Oh. There’s one for the young master too. It was sent by the Empress’s youngest sister.”

Chris took his letter and ran to his room.

Count and Countess Ruman immediately checked the letter from the Imperial Palace on the spot.

“It’s from Her Majesty the Empress.”

“The Empress?”

“I met Lady Regina at the tea party that Viscount Eldridge held recently. The atmosphere was quite good then, could it be because of that?”

“How would I know that. Hurry up and see what it says.”

At Count Ruman’s urging, the Countess quickly opened the envelope.

…Lilliana misses Chris terribly. They’re such good friends, aren’t they.

“You’ve never seen Lady Lilliana, have you? She treats our Chris really well.”

“Hmph. She’s just a foreigner from Trobancha anyway.”

The Countess suppressed the urge to slap her husband’s mouth and continued reading the letter.

And you are also a good friend of my sister. Regina has mentioned several times how kindly you treated her.

“Were you close to Regina Berchio?”

“Actually, the three of us including Viscount Eldridge were planning to go see a performance together.”

“I told you to get along well with the Duchess of Berg, why are you being friendly with that woman!”

When Count Ruman got angry, the Countess answered in a crawling voice.

“The Duchess is a bit…”

“The Duchess is a bit what?”

“I’ve told you several times that she looks down on me.”

“Is that important?”

“Just, just finish reading the letter.”

I want to get along well with House Ruman. I trust that Count Ruman knows what I’m saying.

“Gasp!”

Count Ruman covered his mouth.

The Empress was now extending her hand to him through his wife.

Since his relationship with Duke Berg was bound to sour and it would be difficult to show loyalty to the Emperor, she was telling him to become her subordinate.

She seemed willing to overlook the unpleasant matter that had occurred between them.

‘I must prove my usefulness when the opportunity arises!’

That’s how to survive.

“Is Chris very close to Lady Lilliana?”

“You only called her a foreign brat, and now suddenly she’s Lady Lilliana?”

“When, when did I ever say that! After you watch the performance with Lady Regina, buy her some delicious food. You must get along well with her no matter what. Understand?”

“Well, I’m not sure if I can go see the performance that day.”

“What, what? Are you crazy?”

“If I leave you and Chris alone, you’ll just berate our son again. Hmm. I’m worried…”

Looking at her pale husband, the Countess made up her mind.

She would absolutely serve Her Majesty the Empress and Lady Regina to fix her husband’s bad habits.

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