I Possessed The Villain’s Childhood Friend - I Possessed The Villain’s Childhood Friend chapter 63

63 – Reina Rogelia – 3

“As I said, we have guests after lunch today.”

“Yes. I heard that Count Vex is visiting.”

Needless to say, it was an important schedule.

Because Count Vex was one of the descendants of Duke Axus.

“Yes. But now we have a problem.”

“Ah.”

Reina’s existence.

Of course, it was a secret that Reina was staying at the Duke of Axus.

In the first place, the fact that she ran away from home was unknown to the social world.

The Duke of Roselia probably wants to keep it a secret too.

The moment this fact spreads, it is inevitable that their reputation will be damaged.

“Then can I tell you that I’d better stay in the guest room until tomorrow morning?”

“No. You go out of the mansion together.”

“Yes?”

“Exactly as I just said, Ike. After lunch, take Miss Reina and leave the mansion.”

Why does it lead like that?

When I looked at him with such a question, my father sighed and replied.

“The Count Vex family is staying until tomorrow morning, so we can’t just leave Miss Rayna alone in the room.”

“That’s right.”

“That said, letting Miss Reina go alone would be dishonoring our reputation.”

“Yes, that is correct.”

“So Ike, I mean you go out with Miss Rayna.”

It was definitely a good reason.

“But for that reason, wouldn’t it be better to send the servant along? Count Vex came, and I fell for it….”

“Your schedule will be treated as an outing for other official duties, so it’s okay.”

“But….”

“Ike.”

“Yes.”

“Get out of the mansion and escort Miss Reina. Say no more.”

“Okay.”

So I ended up being kicked out of the house for a day.

★

“Then I will have to disguise myself a little.”

Those were the words of her mother who called Raina and me over after lunch.

My mother didn’t move, and had a serious expression on her face.

“Disguise?”

“Yes.”

Why?

Raina was looking at her mother with cold eyes, probably thinking the same thing as me.

“Isn’t it a secret that Miss Reina is staying at our mansion?”

“Yes.”

“But Miss Reina’s looks are too conspicuous.”

At those words, I involuntarily turned her gaze to Reina.

… I couldn’t help but agree.

Long, straight, platinum-colored hair.

Dreamy purple eyes that still sometimes mesmerize me.

Full of vitality, bright and smooth skin and bright red lips.

If you combine this with Reina’s unique cold atmosphere and outfit, she was a daughter of a noble family who grew up in a noble family.

“Of course, most people don’t know who Ray or Yang is even when they walk around the streets, but shouldn’t we be prepared for situations like this in case they happen?”

It was a plausible story.

Even if the rumors didn’t spread in social circles, the Roselia duchy would be working hard to find Reina.

The distance was close, and the probability of keeping an eye on Akkad, who was my childhood friend, was definitely high.

“I will follow the Duchess’s words.”

Reina nodded slowly as if she understood.

Then her mother grabbed Reina’s hand and dragged her.

“Okay. Then Miss Reina, follow me this way. Ike can go see Alex.”

“… Yes?”

“If the second son of the Duke of Axus drags around a woman he’s never seen before, will his eyes be drawn to him?”

After saying that, her mother took Reina’s hand and started walking.

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The reason was clearly understandable.

But why?

It seems that she is in a hurry simply because she wants to decorate Reina quickly.

It’s even more so when I see him smiling as if he’s happy after letting go of his serious expression.

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Ah, that’s not it.

No way.

The clock pointed to 2:30.

It was three o’clock when Count Vex announced that they would arrive.

That is. It was time to leave the mansion soon.

“It’s late.”

I was waiting for Reina near her back door where servants usually come and go.

First of all, I followed my mother’s words and went to see Alex, but what was waiting for me was a really simple procedure.

I brushed my hair back with pomade, and before I knew it, I changed into clothes Noel had bought at the market, and it was over.

This is really the end.

For me, it was better to be simple, but the story changed after waiting for more than an hour like this.

If I had known it would be like this, I would have trained and waited.

“Ha ha.”

“Ike.”

“… Reina?”

It was definitely Reina who called me out with a sigh.

But it was the first time I had seen Reina.

Her healthy-looking, light brown hair was pulled back in a ponytail behind her.

The blue eyes made me feel like I was looking at the deep sea.

The clothes were a green dress over a white blouse.

If Reina was originally a noble lady with a cold and fragile aura.

Now she felt like a lively market girl.

“How did you do the hair and eyes?”

“I heard that it is a popular magic tool these days. It will be back to normal around noon tomorrow.”

Just because her appearance has changed, of course, her personality has not changed either.

Raina’s tone was as cold as always.

However, the difference between her changed appearance and her usual way of speaking somehow forced her to hold her breath.

“Reina.”

“Yes.”

“That suits you well.”

Still, I have to say something.

At the last Arcana Ball, I definitely learned that in situations like this, you should praise your opponent.

I have 100% true intentions when I say that they look good together.

“… You look good too, Ike.”

Raina looked me up and down for a moment, then let out a light breath and went ahead.

I’m glad it doesn’t sound strange.

I was relieved and ran after Reina.

★

“Did you set your schedule?”

“I’m thinking of the inn as a place recommended by Alex.”

I heard that it is a top-notch inn that nobles often use when traveling to Akkad.

There was no problem with the pockets at all.

She has been getting 5 silver coins for 10 gold coins.

It was a lot of money, more than enough for two people to stay out overnight.

“Is there anything else Lena wants to do?”

Outside, we decided to call each other Lena and Ian, just in case.

I’m not used to it yet, so when I called Ian, the answer was slow, but Reina answered without hesitation at all.

“Hmm. I want to wander around the market for a bit.”

“Market price?”

“Yes. There are times when I go out to inspect the estate, and I have always been curious about the food eaten at the market.”

“Didn’t you buy it if you asked Anna?”

“Because it gets damp or gets cold. I heard that street food tastes best when eaten right away.”

Certainly that’s right.

When I glanced at Reina, she was looking at me with her eyes full of anticipation.

“… Then spend some time at the market.”

There was no other answer I could give after receiving Reina’s gaze.

When we arrived at the market, the first thing we did was visit a yakitori restaurant.

“Welcome!”

“First of all, the best thing in this area is here.”

I’ve eaten quite a few skewers in this area, but none are better than this place.

“What kind of meat do you want to eat? Cow? Sheep? Chicken?”

“I would like beef, please.”

Raina chose beef without hesitation.

“A cow or a chicken, please.”

“Okay!”

The owner with a familiar face started to put beef and chicken on two skewers as soon as he received the order.

Then I put them in the fire pit next to it.

A hot flame soared, and the heat began to penetrate all around us.

Coming to think of it, it’s already summer, so maybe it was a mistake to choose grilled skewers as the first street food.

Thinking that way, I turned my gaze to the side, but luckily Reina didn’t look upset.

She was staring into the oven with rather cold eyes, as if interested.

“For some reason, it reminds me of the time I went to Vulcanus.”

“Once I heard it, it sure is.”

Even then, I endured the heat in Marinen’s studio and waited.

It was difficult at the time, but thinking about it now, it was a pleasant memory.

“Suck!”

As we were talking about the work in Vulcanus, the owner’s spirited voice rang out.

That was an alarm that the cooking was complete.

When I turned my gaze, the finished grilled skewers were welcoming us.

It was also a new wooden skewer, not the iron skewer used when cooking for the first time.

The intention was not to be hot when holding it.

“Four fairy tales!”

“Yes, thank you.”

After handing over 1 silver coin and receiving 6 copper coins, we each took the grilled skewers we ordered.

“It’s hot, so be careful.”

“Yes.”

After blowing out and cooling off, I took a bite of the juicy skewer without hesitation.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had it, but it was just the taste I knew.

It was clean and light without any peculiar smell of chicken.

Reina watched me eat for a moment, then she followed me slowly.

But he has a small mouth, so he couldn’t eat a whole piece of meat in one bite like I did.

“… Delicious.”

This was Reina’s impression after chewing and swallowing.

It was easy to see that it wasn’t a lie, seeing that he opened his eyes wider than usual and was surprised.

“Isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

As we each ate half of our skewers, Reina tugged at my sleeve.

“I want to try Ian too.”

“Really?”

I cut the skewer in half with the scissors provided at her shop and handed it to Reina.

“Ah….”

But for some reason, Reina kept her eyes closed and her mouth open.

… Huh?

Is this the flow I am feeding you?

After waiting and nothing happened, Reina slightly opened her eyes and tilted her head.

That’s right. No, is this correct?

I couldn’t keep Reina standing like this for a while, so I slowly put her skewer into her mouth.

This time, Reina couldn’t even eat half a piece of meat.

But if that was enough, Reina removed her mouth from her skewer, opened her eyes, and began munching on her meat.

“This is delicious too.”

“It’s all good.”

“Ian is here too.”

Reina also cut her skewer in half and pointed it at me.

It must mean that I should try it too.

Of course, by way of feeding.

Damn it.

I swallowed a gulp and, using only my teeth, as quickly as I could snatch a piece of meat into my mouth.

“This, too, is delicious.”

“Thank God.”

After Reina said that, she suddenly stopped eating her skewer and just watched in silence.

“Ian.”

“Huh?”

“This is a bit embarrassing.”

When she said that, Reina’s face turned slightly red.

I’m so glad I realized what I wanted to say.

We continued walking around the market and looking for street food until we finally arrived at the inn.

Reina says it’s impossible to eat every single one of her skewers, although I ate almost all of them.

“Ian knows a lot about street food.”

“Well, that’s right.”

Before I was possessed by this world, I was in the hospital every day, so I longed for a life where I could freely eat whatever I wanted while walking around the market.

Fortunately, my position in the Duke of Axus is the second son, so I was able to move around freely.

Of course, there were people who questioned the fact that the duke’s son walked around the commoners’ market all by himself.

“Then see you tomorrow morning.”

“Yes. Good night, Ian.”

Since we were already full, we skipped dinner and went to our respective rooms.

“Ha ha.”

I went into the room, washed up, and lay down on the bed without hesitation.

I could definitely see why Alex recommended it as a top-notch inn.

Starting with the bathroom, room size, cleanliness, bed, etc.

Because there was no shortage of facilities.

“I’m sleepy.”

My stomach was full, my back was cool, and I wasn’t tired, but my eyes slowly closed.

I can’t train anyway, and I don’t have anything else to do, so let’s go to sleep today.

I entrusted myself to the water horse slowly like that.

★

Smart.

“Mmm.”

I slowly opened my eyes at the clear knocking sound.

Looking around, the stars and the moon were shining through the window, and the clock was pointing to two o’clock.

It’s obviously early in the morning, but who cares?

Smart.

Another knock rang out.

Did the owner come for some reason?

“I’m leaving.”

I tidied up my clothes, got up, and slowly opened the door.

And what was waiting for me at the door.

“Ike.”

It was Raina standing with her hands together in front of her.

“I want to talk to you for a moment.”