The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 151

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Chapter 151

It had already been three years since His Highness the Crown Prince had left Jedo.

The Empire’s Crown Prince, upon reaching adulthood, receives the most barren land among the Imperial Court’s direct territories to rule for at least one year.

This was partly to gain experience in governing a nation in advance.

At the same time, it also carried the meaning that the Imperial House cares for even the lowest of people without overlooking them…

‘Finally, His Highness the Crown Prince is returning.’

Even facing such an important figure, Lord Claudius’s voice was merely light.

“Yes. It was about having a meal together sometime. By the way, Larit was also invited.”

“…”

Light, he says, but.

Isn’t this the return of the Empire’s next Emperor after three years?

Feeling somewhat nervous for some reason, I swallowed my dry saliva.

Just then.

“Speaking of which, why do you keep glancing around like that?”

Lady Claudius opened her triangular eyes and shot back at Lord Claudius.

“You, when exactly will you tactfully leave us alone?”

Lord Claudius asked back without even twitching an eyebrow.

“Larit and I want to spend some intimate time together, just the two of us.”

“What? Why are you the one interfering between us, brother?”

“Interfering? I’m Larit’s lover, you know?”

“How many times do I have to tell you? If we’re talking like that, then I’m Larit’s best friend!”

Lord Claudius and Lady Claudius bickered without giving an inch.

‘Hmm, the usual Lord Claudius and Lady Claudius.’

I just smiled with an enlightened state of mind.

* * *

Seraphina had been in a very good mood lately.

The reason was thanks to this man with elegant features standing before her.

“Have you arrived, Lady Lopez?”

Isaac, who greeted Seraphina with a smiling face, not only escorted her and guided her to her seat.

He even personally pulled out her chair for her.

“Please come and sit here, Lady Lopez.”

Gone was the subtle disregard from before, Isaac had been treating Seraphina very courteously lately.

Not only did he regularly spend time with her and engage in affectionate conversation.

He also served the finest tea and refreshments every time they met.

…As if treating a dearly beloved lover.

Honestly, it was suspicious why this person had suddenly changed his attitude like flipping his palm, that was true.

Yet she couldn’t help feeling pleased despite herself.

‘Is he being cautious in his own way because of Father Pedro’s accusation?’

Seraphina glanced at Isaac’s expression.

However, seeing that he still maintained his position as High Priest, his standing within the Imperial Curia seemed surprisingly solid.

In that case, continuing to maintain friendly relations with Isaac for the time being wouldn’t particularly harm her.

“I heard you like sweet refreshments. I prepared something myself.”

The refreshment Isaac brought out today was brownies topped with plenty of fresh cream.

Seraphina smiled happily and picked up her fork.

As soon as she cut a large piece of brownie and put it in her mouth, Isaac personally lifted the teapot and filled her teacup.

“Please have some tea as well.”

Trickle―.

The transparent light green tea water rippled as it filled the teacup.

A bitter yet fragrant aroma wafted up.

“These are precious tea leaves my family sent this time.”

“Is it alright for me to be treated to such tea?”

“Of course. If not Lady Lopez, then who would I serve it to?”

Isaac answered affectionately.

Seraphina blushed slightly and took a sip of tea.

Her eyes widened.

“My goodness, it’s really delicious.”

“I’m relieved. I was worried it might not suit your taste…”

Emotion filled Seraphina’s eyes.

Like being cold ten times and then kind once is much more impressive.

When a man who was usually cold suddenly changed his attitude like flipping his palm, her heart kept fluttering.

“Come to think of it, I heard Lady Lopez has been shining very brightly in High Society lately. I was very pleased to hear it.”

“You’re too kind.”

“You’re being too modest. I heard many gentlemen admire Lady Lopez?”

At those words, Seraphina subtly straightened her shoulders.

‘How childish.’

While sneering inwardly, Isaac wore a gentle smile across his face.

“However, I hope you won’t forget that my feelings are no less than those gentlemen’s.”

After praising Seraphina once like that.

Isaac asked a question in a subtle voice.

“Are you still exchanging letters with Her Majesty the Empress these days?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“How frequently do you exchange letters?”

“Um… well, I think we exchange two or three letters a week.”

Why is he asking about this?

While feeling somewhat puzzled inwardly, Seraphina answered faithfully.

At the news that they frequently exchanged letters, Isaac couldn’t hide his satisfied expression.

The strange questions continued after that.

“Then… are you using the ink I gifted you well?”

“The ink?”

Ah.

Seraphina blinked her eyes.

About a month ago, Isaac had called Seraphina and given her an ink bottle as a gift.

It was a dark green ink that appeared as a mysterious green color when it caught the light.

“Since you have the opportunity to exchange letters with Her Majesty the Empress, wouldn’t it be better to use pretty colored ink?”

Isaac had handed her the ink bottle and said this with emphasis.

Even to Seraphina, who didn’t particularly care about ink colors, that color looked quite lovely.

So she tried writing a letter with it as a test,

[My goodness, the ink color is so pretty. Is this newly bought ink?]

Unexpectedly, the Empress praised it too.

She was happy to receive kind words from the Empress, and using that ink to write letters wasn’t difficult either.

So from then on, Seraphina faithfully wrote and sent letters using the ink Isaac had gifted her.

“I’m using it well. Her Majesty the Empress complimented the ink color, saying it was pretty.”

“Ah, is that so?”

“Yes. So I write all my letters to Her Majesty the Empress with that ink.”

Upon hearing that answer, Isaac looked very satisfied.

“That’s wonderful. To think she even replies faithfully, the Empress must care for Lady Lopez very much.”

“That’s…”

Suddenly Seraphina’s face darkened slightly.

The Empress was certainly kind to Seraphina.

But that kindness was completely different in nature from the feelings directed toward Lady Claudius.

“…Still, I’m far inferior compared to Lady Claudius.”

“Oh my, when you make such a sad face, it breaks my heart too.”

Isaac put on a sympathetic expression and comforted Seraphina.

“Don’t be too disheartened. The more you continue to strengthen your friendship with Her Majesty the Empress, won’t Lady Lopez’s reputation rise even higher?”

“But….”

Seraphina lacked confidence.

“Well, nothing is impossible in this world.”

A sweet voice poured into Seraphina’s ears.

“Who knows? If your reputation continues to rise like this, perhaps someday Lady Lopez might be able to surpass Lady Claudius.”

“Do you really think so?”

“Of course.”

Like slowly becoming intoxicated by poison hidden within sweet honey.

Seraphina simply couldn’t refuse that voice.

After giggling for a while, she carefully asked a question.

“Oh right, I heard that the Crown Prince is returning this time.”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

For a moment, a tiny crack appeared in Isaac’s picture-perfect smile.

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