I Am The Villainess With A Maxed-Out Luck Stat - Chapter 168



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168. If you don’t dance with me, I’ll lie on the floor.

After getting off the carriage, Seraphine and I entered the banquet hall.

“This is Princess Roselia of the House of Serteia!”

As I stepped into the grand banquet hall to the shouts of my subjects, I felt dozens of pairs of eyes turning in my direction.

‘It seems like the news of the broken engagement has spread.’

Well, the news of her broken engagement with Perwin was all over the newspapers.

Even people who are ignorant of gossip cannot help but know.

“Your Majesty, are you okay?”

Seraphine, who had been quietly following me, seemed to have felt the stinging gaze.

Seraphine asked worriedly, but I glared at her.

“What are you meddling in? Didn’t I tell you to keep your mouth shut?”

“… … Okay. I won’t talk to you.”

“joy.”

Seraphine immediately crouched down and slumped her shoulders.

I looked around, feeling sorry for her.

National Foundation Day, one of the biggest national events of the year.

The central hall was filled with expensive decorations, as if to display the imperial grandeur.

People from the political and business world who usually do not show up at social gatherings, as well as foreign VIPs, gathered and chatted.

At the head of the chairman’s table was Perwin, surrounded by distinguished guests.

It seemed that he was entertaining guests on behalf of the absent emperor and empress.

At that moment, he also turned to look at me.

“… … !”

What, why are you looking here?

As soon as my eyes met his, I instinctively turned my head away. But Perwin turned his body towards me.

Just as he was about to take a step.

A woman often ran towards Perwin at a brisk pace.

“You’re the crown prince? I’m sorry for speaking informally to you earlier. Oh no, is this also speaking informally?”

She laughed and linked arms with Perwin.

She had lovely pink hair and golden eyes with a sad smile. She looked quite beautiful even from afar.

‘It’s my first time seeing you.’

Judging from her dress, she didn’t look like a noble living in the capital at all.

She wore a lightweight dress with minimal ornamentation, a far cry from the capital’s fashion of layering fabrics to create voluminous silhouettes.

The clothes, which were accented with unique embroidery patterns without any bulky decorations, doubled the lively charm.

‘Who is that? I’ve never seen such a beauty in the original.’

The mystery didn’t last long, as whispers around her revealed her true identity.

“Is that rude person really Princess Hertia?”

“The princess of the Pyron Kingdom is really selfish. She’s been treating His Highness the Crown Prince like a slut since a while ago.”

“Who said no?”

As one lady frowned, the others clapped their hands in agreement.

“Even if Your Majesty broke off the engagement, how can a young girl act so lightly? She doesn’t seem to know shame in that country, does she?”

“Your face is a bit pale, but you don’t have any dignity to be found.”

‘I see.’

That person is Princess Hertia of the Kingdom of Pyron.

I’ve never met him in person, but I’ve heard of him through rumors.

She is the only daughter of King Pyron, who is famous even outside the kingdom for her outstanding beauty.

It appears her rumors were not exaggerated.

Even though she was next to Perwin, who looked like he had stepped out of a famous painting, her beauty was not diminished one bit.

No, the two beauties were a pair and they matched very well together without anyone having an advantage.

Even those who clicked their tongues at Princess Hertia glanced at the two of them out of the corner of their eyes.

“You are a princess.”

As I was looking at the well-matched couple, Seraphine gently pulled at my collar.

“Aren’t you going to let this go? Where are you putting your dirty hands?”

“But… … .”

I answered with a quizzical expression, but her eyes were full of concern for me.

My ex-fiancé, Perwin, was with another woman, and she seemed worried that I might be hurt.

I appreciate your consideration, but I’m not mentally strong enough to be hurt by something like that.

Just then, as I was feeling embarrassed, a cheerful voice was heard coming from Princess Hertia.

“Your Majesty Ferwin, how about dancing the first song with me?”

“Princess Hertia, I’m sorry, but I don’t feel like dancing today. How about finding another partner?”

Princess Hertia frowned as Perwin politely declined.

“Huh? Are you kidding me? How could you refuse a beautiful lady like me? Anyway, the men of the Emprion Empire have no manners towards ladies!”

“I’m not joking. I’m not in the mood for that today. More than anything… … .”

Perwin, the smile wiping from his lips, pulled his arm away from Hertia.

“I don’t want to spend time with a woman I don’t like.”

As Perwin tried to leave, Hertia grabbed his arm as if in a tug-of-war.

“Where are you going, don’t go!”

“… … What is this?”

“Why won’t you dance with me? It’s just social dancing!”

Perwin’s handsome face was covered in tears by the one-sided tantrum.

The people around him were also at a loss at the sight.

“Princess, please.”

Princess Hertia’s attendants and envoys were sweating profusely as they tried to stop her, and our subjects also looked visibly embarrassed.

I watched the sight with excitement.

If Princess Hertia were to take the aggro instead, it would be welcome from my perspective as a villainess.

‘By the way, the event isn’t progressing?’

In this episode of the founding of the nation, a confession event takes place where the male protagonist and Seraphine confirm their feelings.

But Seraphine has no interest in love, so she probably won’t even greet the male leads, let alone make a sincere confession.

Besides, there’s no sign of the original event happening because of Princess Hertia.

Is the original just going to be forgotten like this?

There was a moment when such a question passed by.

【SYSTEM: The main character of the ‘Geon-guk-guk’ episode will be temporarily changed to Hertia!】

……what?

【SYSTEM: Mission! ‘The Appearance of a New Rival’】

[A newcomer who appeared out of nowhere, Princess Hertia!

The beautiful Princess Hertia seems to be interested in Perwin… … .

I absolutely cannot stand having my man stolen!

Strike Princess Hertia’s cheek in front of everyone and confirm your love for Perwin. ♥]

[Reward upon success: 1,000 luck points

Penalty on failure: Regress after death]

‘and…….’

As soon as I saw the mission window, I sighed inwardly.

‘Are you crazy?’

What about my man since we’ve already broken off the engagement?

And you want me to slap Princess Hertia on the cheek?

This damn system window, does it think it’s all just a word?

‘Damn, if things had gone according to the original, I would have tried to do something.’

If the opponent had been Seraphine, I would have been able to somehow resolve the situation, but this time, it was none other than the only daughter of the Pyron Kingdom.

Hitting Seraphine’s cheek was a matter of affection, but hitting Princess Hertia was a matter of diplomacy.

It’s probably not something I can personally handle.

‘I’m screwed.’

A cold sweat ran down my spine.

But my footsteps had already begun to move on their own.

“Oh, your majesty? Your majesty, where are you going!”

I heard Seraphine calling me, but I kept walking straight ahead.

One step, two steps.

With every solemn step I took, I felt people’s eyes gathering behind me.

“Princess, please come out!”

“No! I’m going to dance with His Majesty Perwin!”

The sound of Hertia and her maids arguing also grew closer.

Perwin, who had been rubbing his forehead as if he was annoyed, suddenly raised his head. It seemed like he sensed my presence.

“… … Roselia?”

Just three steps ahead.

Princess Hertia was so caught up in the clutches of her maids that she didn’t even notice me approaching.

I raised my right arm high.

His gaze was directed squarely at her left cheek.

It was at that moment that I anticipated the tingling sensation that would soon be felt on my palm.

“… … !”

Just as my right hand was about to strike her cheek, a large, strong hand grabbed my wrist.

I was startled and turned around to see a man standing there who I had seen somewhere before.

“You, what are you?”

Pink hair that looks as sweet as cotton candy and amber eyes.

He was a man with a handsome appearance like a male god in mythology.

The man, who originally had a sad expression, was looking down at me with a face devoid of a smile.

For a moment, I felt as if the air around me was freezing due to those cold eyes.

At that moment, a warning window appeared before my eyes.

【WARNING! The mission has been forcibly stopped!】

【Action restrictions on the villainess Roselia are removed!】

“……huh?”

Almost simultaneously, the nonsensical sounds that came out of my mouth and the strength in my right arm gave out.

As the man let go of my wrist, my right arm slid down.

Words that were not my will no longer blurt out randomly.

“What is going on?”

“When on earth did he show up?”

The people around were murmuring. It seemed like everyone was paying attention to the commotion.

Princess Hertia pointed at me and the man alternately.

“Huh? What? When did you get here? And who is this handsome guy?”

Perhaps because she was so surprised, Hertia’s waving hand flapped in the air.

“Who are you?”

Perwin also looked obviously embarrassed.

But in the midst of all that, the one who was most embarrassed was me, the person involved.

“Are you by any chance… … .”

“fizzle.”

As I tried to talk to the pink-haired handsome man, he put his index finger to my lips.