The Villainess in the Romance Fantasy Is Strange - Chapter 63



63. Problems with progress being too fast (1)

It may have seemed a bit sloppy on the outside, but it was exactly two days after the day of my proposal, which I had put my heart into. On the rooftop of the Bern Academy.

On a sunny day in May, I met Bern and he told me everything that had happened to him from a third-person perspective.

‘Bern, I was talking about a friend of my friend last time…’ and then he dropped the fact that the fiancée chosen by his family turned out to be a woman he was close with. Finally, he proposed while giving her a necklace, but for some reason, he was told that it was on hold.

Bern, who had listened to my story, which was so long that it took more than ten minutes just to explain it, looked at me with his eyebrows narrowed in disbelief.

“So, Cain, what you’re saying is that a friend of that guy proposed to a woman. The reason he proposed was ‘because the elders of the family told me to.’”

“Um… . Oh, I did say that. It was just an excuse to put it down. I told you, right? My friend’s friend also thought well of the woman.”

“I think I know why it was put on hold… … .”

Bern, who let out a hollow laugh, soon muttered in a bitter tone.

“That woman seems to really like her friend’s friend.”

“Huh? Why?”

“That’s how I proposed, and I didn’t get hit once.”

“… … Bern, I really don’t know, so I’m asking. Is that comment really that bad? How many times does it deserve to be hit?”

He said the same thing Venus said. I was disgusted by that, but I couldn’t stand it anymore, so I asked.

“Cain, do you know the story of Romeo and Juliet?”

“Yeah, I know.”

I know that, but why is that story suddenly coming up?

When asked with his eyes alone, Bern shook his head and added:

“If Romeo had proposed to Juliet with the exact same line you just said… … . The epic Romeo and Juliet story, the heartbreaking love story we know, probably wouldn’t have existed.”

“… … .”

No, is it really that much… … ?

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Although I tried to put it in a sophisticated way, it ultimately means that even a thousand years of love can cool down in an instant if it wasn’t good enough.

I didn’t think it was that bad myself, but it didn’t seem to be the case when others heard it. I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly and changed the subject.

“Um, well then. When you think about it, Bern, what do you think that person should do in the future?”

“No matter what you do, you will die.”

Just then, Bern snapped his fingers.

“I have to confess again in a cool way so that she’ll forget all those ugly comments.”

“Cool? How do I confess in a cool way?”

“Well, it depends on what the woman prefers, right? Just like how a prosecutor uses different strategies when dealing with a different prosecutor and a wizard.”

“……ah.”

“I don’t know much about that woman, but Cain… …. Well, that friend’s friend, you’ve spent a lot of time together, so you should know what that woman likes and what she dislikes.”

I see. The key is to tailor a strategy to each individual.

After hearing Bern’s advice, I felt like the vague plans in my head were becoming a little more organized.

As he said. What Leah likes. So, if you figure out what she likes and base your strategy on targeting that, your second confession will have a higher chance of success.

“If you can resolve the likes and dislikes, you’re already halfway to success. Of course, there are exceptions, but if you have a certain level of interest, you’re bound to get blinded by it. Especially for women who are vulnerable to moods and emotions, even if you turn off the lights and leave candles burning, they’ll still be blinded.”

“Aren’t there some women who don’t like that kind of thing?”

“No, I guarantee it. As long as it’s not too extreme, there’s no woman who would dislike such an event. The proof is my numerous experiences.”

Hearing his confident boasts, I suddenly remembered Bern’s past that I had forgotten about.

Bern, who has a slightly sassy aristocratic style, had a rather serious womanizing before entering the academy. He must have been rich and handsome, and even if you set aside his status as the second prince, he was an attractive man who made many women cry.

After living such a debaucherous life, he meets a pure woman named Stella and regrets his past. His story is about living a new life.

Well, since everything is wrong, this isn’t important, so let’s move on for now.

Anyway, since it’s Bern’s advice that he’s met a lot of women, it’s certain. I’ve got the candle event firmly in my head.

“Oh, and?”

“It would be even better if there was something like a gift. It would be even better if I could give a gift like an accessory that stands out and has a big impact.”

“You already have a lot of rings and necklaces, but how about something unique like a tiara?”

“No, a tiara won’t do. Instead, buy another pair of rings and give them to her. No matter how many rings you have, no woman would dislike a ring given to her by a man she likes.”

“Um, I understand. I just need to buy a ring and give it to you, right… … .”

“And, also… … .”

Bern glanced over my face and body, then rubbed my chin with his index finger.

“Cain, don’t be too strict with your clothes.”

“uh?”

“You have broad shoulders and a strong body. So shouldn’t you play up those features? With such a nice body, it’s stupid to kill your strengths by focusing on clothes. … … Take off your outerwear for a moment.”

I took off my outer clothes as Bern said, thinking that he wanted to see the clothes.

“Okay, okay?”

“Hmm… … .”

Bern, who was drooling a little further away, tapped my shoulder.

“A white shirt, or perhaps even nothing at all.”

“What? Take it off?”

“Don’t misunderstand. I’m not saying you should take your clothes off in front of me. I’m saying you should take your clothes off in front of your woman.”

“ah.”

I also wondered what he meant when he suddenly said that it would be better to take off his clothes.

“You can tell just by looking at someone who’s in good shape. So, Cain, if you just take off your shirt and make up a good excuse, you’re done for.”

“Are you sure?”

“Sure. There’s nothing more surefire than a handsome man flashing his well-toned, muscular body.”

“… … Is this by any chance a story from your own experience?”

“well.”

When I ask a question, he doesn’t answer and just laughs. I guess you can imagine what he says next.

“Okay… Okay. Thanks. I’ll take care of the rest.”

“I guess you have no intention of hiding it now.”

“Huh? What?”

“Didn’t you just say ‘I’ll take care of it’?”

“… … Huh.”

* * *

Because of a really ridiculous mistake, I was caught telling my story and not my friend’s story. So I sent Bern away and stayed on the rooftop alone.

There is also the reason that it is difficult to face Bern face to face since everything has been discovered. In fact, that is a secondary issue and the main issue is something else.

“… … It’s time for the communication to arrive.”

The moment I thought, what time is it now?

Booong-. The communication tool in my arms suddenly started to cry. The call I was waiting for had arrived.

I immediately took out my magic tool, breathed mana into it, and pretended to know.

“Hmm, bro?”

─Yes, my brother. Have you eaten dinner?

“No, I’ll go eat later.”

─Well, of course you’re going to be with Leah von Elebes, right?

It’s really mean of you to ask questions when you already know everything. He’s my brother, but sometimes when I see things like this, I want to hit him.

I swallowed the harsh words that were about to come out and swept back my bangs.

“That aside… … So what happened?”

Confession is a matter between individuals, while marriage is a matter between families. Regardless of Leah’s request to confess again, we have already made our intention to marry known to our respective families.

So I asked about the result. That is, whether the heads of the households had reached an agreement.

─Well, it ended well. The wedding is scheduled for July 7th, three years later. It’s a very auspicious day that comes once every hundred years.

Fortunately, my brother gave me good news.

“… … Oh, is that so?”

This relieved my worries.

Now all that’s left is to make a grand confession to Leah before the formal wedding.

… … What a wonderful confession. To be honest, I’m a little lost, but I’ve heard advice from Bern. And if I have to, I might ask Venus for help.

Of course, there’s a price to pay for it, but if a problem that could last a lifetime can be solved with a few tributes, it’s a bargain.

─So, I guess we’ll have to modify your mission objective a little bit, Cain.

“Are you going to change your goals?”

─From this moment on, your mission is not to gather information about the Elebeth family. It is to protect the safety of your bride-to-be. Until the joint work of our two families, ‘Eradicating the Wheel’, is completed.

Wheel eradication.

As the name suggests, it means to completely clean out the ‘religious group’, which is like a hidden wheel in this society.

I only mentioned the existence of the subversive force called the religious sect in passing as a means to persuade my brother, in order to remain by Leah’s side.

My brother said, ‘How dare you threaten my younger brother, who is responsible for the succession of the family…?’ and now he is saying that he will completely eradicate those religious groups.

“… … .”

If our brother, the Knights of the Black Lion, led directly by Ruin Reinhardt, and the Red Magic Unit under the command of Macmillan von Eleves, the head of the Eleves family, join forces, they will probably be able to burn down any force.

That’s understandable, the Black Lion Knights and the Red Mage Unit are two of the most elite units in the Empire, with few rivals in their respective fields.

─Do you understand, Cain?

“Yes, I understand.”

─There’s no trace of malice in your voice. Are you perhaps thinking of something else?

“No, that’s not it.”

─Well, I guess you were thinking about the person who would become your bride.

“… … .”

This guy is real.

─Ah, Cain. Now that I think about it, there’s something I haven’t told you.

“… … What is it?”

─Didn’t you say that your wedding with Leah von Elebeth was three years away?

“Yes, you did.”

What, isn’t this just nonsense?

Since the important subject of the wedding came up, I perked up my ears and focused on what my brother was saying.

─Just because the wedding is in three years, there is no need to postpone what you need to do. No, it would be better if it happened sooner.

“yes?”

What is this?

─Cain.

“yes.”

─The news of the two people’s successors is always welcome.

“… … .”

─Actually, this guy wouldn’t mind having your child come in right now… … .

“… … Ah, really. Hyung, come on!”