I Am The Villainess With A Maxed-Out Luck Stat - Chapter 174



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174. A person who is aiming for the male lead position

… … .”

I was speechless when I saw him.

I was the one who wanted to ask where you were, since I had been looking for you for a long time.

But my mouth automatically shut at the sound of the commotion around me.

“Why is the prince with Princess Roselia?”

“There’s nothing good for Prince Louis to do with the princess.”

“Come to think of it, I think something happened with Princess Hertia earlier… … .”

When I looked around, dozens of pairs of ominous eyes were directed at me.

I realized my situation anew.

In the eyes of others, she was just a princess who was dumped by the crown prince.

To me, looking good was tantamount to trying to get on the good side of the crown prince. No one would casually give me a friendly look.

I found myself cowering before I knew it, under the hostile stares pouring in from all sides.

“Princess Roselia.”

Then Prince Louis called me.

“Ignore what other people say. They are just talking without knowing anything.”

It was a firm but gentle voice.

“If you don’t mind, Your Majesty, would you like to dance a song with me?”

“!”

He got down on one knee and held out his hand to me.

Then the excitement spread like wildfire. Some people even let out small exclamations.

‘That’s why you really look like a prince.’

Even though I knew that he was the manager, he looked like a perfect prince from a fairy tale, so I unknowingly fell into that role play.

“……yes.”

Then he led me to the main stage.

One by one, couples took their places on the main stage, but the star of the show was undoubtedly Prince Louis.

Even among the men who were called Naero, his tall stature and handsome looks stood out.

Enough to make others into a backdrop.

Before I knew it, I felt like people around me were also glancing this way.

When I was with Prince Louis, the contempt and coldness that had followed me had soon turned into admiration and envy.

At that moment, the waltz of the court orchestra began to resonate throughout the banquet hall.

I placed a light hand on his arm and felt a firm texture beneath his robe.

Other people’s voices were muffled like noise beneath the soft melody.

I spoke in a voice so small that only he could hear.

“So, what the heck happened? Who is Prince Louis?”

He answered without changing his expression.

“Yeah, he’s my sub-character. What do you think? He’s a handsome prince with a specialty of being handsome and a hobby of being handsome.”

“… … .”

“I’m joking. Don’t make such a scary face… … .”

As soon as I straightened up, the manager immediately shrank down.

“As you know, Prince Louis’ role doesn’t exist in the original. However, I included him because I thought he might be needed in the future.”

“Do you think it will be needed in the future?”

“The details are a secret.”

“What are you planning to do again without telling me―”

“Hey, focus on dancing.”

He naturally led me to the next move, cutting through my complaints.

My upper body was pressed against his as he expertly wrapped his arms around my waist.

A sweet scent carried by the wind brushed my nose.

Her elegant neckline like a deer and her smooth, white skin gave off a strangely erotic vibe.

“Don’t use a beauty trap. It won’t work if you do that.”

“It’s not that he’s pretty, it’s that he’s handsome?”

“… … That’s true, so there’s nothing to refute.”

He chuckled at my sarcasm.

Yeah, I had to admit it.

The perfectly graceful gestures, the sweet voice like honey, the face that looks at me and smiles affectionately.

Because he was so perfectly beautiful that it was blinding.

At least, there was no man more ecstatic than him here.

“… … .”

Under the chandelier lights, his lips glowed particularly red.

Just like that night when you lightly kissed my forehead.

Just thinking about that day made my forehead feel as if it was on fire.

“Huh? Your face is red. Does it hurt somewhere?”

“It’s not that I’m sick.”

“Or did you have any strange thoughts?”

His voice became quiet.

“Oh, no. That kind of thing.”

“Huh. Really?”

I hastily took my eyes off his lips.

‘I’d rather look into your eyes.’

I looked up and looked into his eyes. Fortunately, I was quickly captivated by those mysterious eyes.

His eyes seemed to hold precious gold and silver treasures.

They were beautiful eyes, as sparkling as jewels and as splendid as gold, and just looking at them made one greedy.

Gulp.

Before I knew it, saliva flowed down my throat.

“I guess I was right in thinking something strange.”

“No, it’s because you’re too close… …!”

The saying that a thief’s own feet are numb is probably exactly what I’m talking about.

I was so flustered that I lost my balance and staggered, my feet tangled.

“be careful.”

He supported my waist with his strong arms.

“That’s surprising. You make all these mistakes.”

“… … !”

He was so close that my upper body was pressed against mine. So close that I could feel his breath on my ear.

‘This is too close.’

As the distance narrowed in an instant, my spine stiffened without me realizing it.

Once I realized it, my face felt like it was going to burst.

‘Heart, please don’t act like that. It’s just a dance.’

My heart was beating so loudly that I felt like my whole body had become a heart.

At that moment, a subtle voice tickled my ear.

“Are you nervous by any chance?”

“… … !”

Instead of answering, I shook my head desperately. I didn’t want him to see that I was nervous.

No matter what, there’s no way I’d be thrilled by the manager.

But my desperate resistance was helplessly crushed by the breeze-like laughter.

“I guess it’s true.”

“… … .”

“Did I tease you too much? Sorry, I can’t control myself when I’m with you.”

After I remained silent for a while, his voice became calm.

He looked at me quietly.

As always, his gaze was gentle and affectionate, but it was also sharp enough to send shivers down my spine.

Deep and complex eyes that cannot fathom the inner thoughts.

I suddenly realized the depth of time he had spent there.

But the more I tried to understand him, the more the gap between me and him became apparent, and I suddenly became anxious.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Hmm. Strange thoughts?”

“……stop.”

His eyes twinkled mischievously.

He quickly erased his serious expression and spoke in a relaxed tone.

“good night.”

“what?”

“It feels like a dream to be dancing with you like this right now.”

I was speechless for a moment.

“I’ve always wanted to be like this. Not watching from afar, but standing right next to you.”

“… … .”

“Thank you, Roselia.”

“Thank you. I didn’t do anything.”

What on earth is that to be thankful for?

The awkward thank you didn’t feel like mine at all.

“Just being there in front of me is enough.”

“… … .”

But the playful smile that had lingered on his face had turned more serious than ever.

I wonder if I too will be able to confess my embarrassing truth to him someday.

It was a night when such anticipation lingered in a corner of my heart.

* * *

Meanwhile, as soon as Perwin left the Imperial Palace, his legs gave out.

He was already exhausted. His mind was focused on his limbs, but he was holding on desperately.

It was at that moment that I was contemplating whether I should return to my room.

[Please go back. If the Crown Prince is away for too long, the visiting dignitaries from inside and outside the country will be suspicious.]

Ugh.

The Empress’s cold voice rang out like tinnitus.

Just thinking about her voice made me feel nauseous.

Feeling very dizzy, he lowered his head. Then, dark red blood poured down the hallway floor like a waterfall.

[Tae… … Ja.]

Then the face of the empress, who was collapsing with a bloodless face, was seen.

The two eyes that were directed at me until the moment of my last breath.

“Ugh, ugh.”

Perwin let out a sharp breath.

His face was pale and ashen.

“Welcome, just welcome… … .”

Even though I repeated it over and over again like a spell, the moment of my mother’s death kept replaying itself like a broken film.

“Ugh.”

The smell of blood.

A foul, pungent smell stung my nose.

He ran to the crown prince’s palace as if he was running away, and he vomited out his insides several times.

I washed my hands like crazy and washed my whole body until my skin peeled off, but the disgusting smell of blood just wouldn’t go away.

The traces of murder seemed to be etched into the flesh.

“Excuse me, Your Majesty? Are you okay?”

The courtier who came to check on his condition asked in bewilderment.

“Bring me some liquor, some liquor.”

“Yes? Yes. I understand, Your Majesty.”

He ordered his servant to bring him some poisonous liquor and drank it in a hurry.

The burning hot liquid warmed his throat. Feeling relief from the bitter and aching taste that was like pain, he continued to pour the alcohol.

One glass, two glasses, five glasses… … .

It was only when a few empty bottles were rolling around on the floor that he put the glass down.

“ah…….”

He slid down and fell to the ground with a thud.

When I got drunk enough to feel dizzy, I could no longer see the nightmare-like afterimages.

I was just intoxicated by the strange feeling of elation and unreality as if I was floating in the air.

He got up unsteadily from his seat.

“Where are you going, Your Majesty?”

The subject was startled and followed him.

“I have to go back to the banquet hall.”

“Huh? Right now?”

“Yes, right now.”

“Your Majesty, you have drunk too much. It would be better to leave the banquet to your subjects… … .”

“Get out of the way.”

“majesty!”

He took a dangerous step, ignoring his subordinates’ persuasion.