Reborn As The Villain

Chapter 46 - 42

Chapter 46: Chapter 42When Arnold left with Victoria, Adrianna cleared her throat.

"....That was something... Anyhow, bring out the desserts." She looked at the two at her side.

"Yes, madam." The two servants at her side bowed and headed for the kitchen. Similarly, a knight accompanied them. Most likely because he couldn't handle the atmosphere.

No one mentioned what happened between Jurius and Arnold. Had he been a noble of lower rank than Adrianna then she would've dealt with him. However, this was the prince who had imperial blood in him. Although he had no power as a prince, his heritage was still preventing her from doing anything.

Meanwhile, Grace was mechanically eating the pudding in her plate. The sweet and bitter taste from the brownie dripped with pudding didn't even register on her tongue.

The family members then heard armor clanking.

"Hm?" Adrianna looked towards the gate when a knight suddenly came running towards them.

All the family members followed her gaze.

"I-I apologize for interrupting!"

"It is fine. We are done with the main course and will soon finish up anyway." Adrianna stood up and faced the knight. "What is the problem? Is there an enemy attack?"

"No, one of the household's vassals requests to enter the castle grounds." The knight presented the insignia of the household of which he spoke.

"The Lewan household?" She looked at Grace as she said that. Indeed, Grace belonged to that household.

'Is it my father?' Grace also stood up and looked at the insignia.

"It is the official insignia. No forgery has been made." Grace said after looking at the insignia.

"Very well then. Let him in."

"U-Understood, madam." The exhausted knight ran back to the gate again.

Moments later the gate opened and a single horse came inside. On top of the horse was a middle aged man with a goatee and a rough face. He was a bit stout but not overly fat.

He climbed down the horse and entrusted it to one of the servants. He fixed his suit and approached the family with an upright gait.

"I apologize for arriving so abruptly, first madam."

"Lord Gustavic Brelt Lewan. It is always a pleasure to welcome you." Adrianna and Grace's father kissed each other on the cheeks.

It was a greeting between a man and woman in nobility who were close as friends.

"Hahaha. I was worried that her highness would've left before I could congratulate the two." Gustavic laughed heartily. "I never expected to find my daughter and my son-in-law here as well. Anyhow, I brought these for you, your highness Olivia."

Gustavic fished something out of the bag that he was carrying.

There were two pieces of paper.

"It is not an official wedding present but I hope you like it. These are free one-week coupons for a villa up in Northinglin Creak up in the mountains of Kurak."

"Ohh! The mountain where the rare flower, the Bluebort Orchid blooms? I hear that bathing with this flower every once in a while works wonders on your skin. It is a pity that its even rarer to find than the rarest gems." Olivia seemed excited hearing the location of the villa. She seemed knowledgeable about the ecosystem as well.

"Haha. That is correct. There is a village down the mountain where your highness can hire people to

He heard Victoria chuckle. He chuckled as well.

"...I might go back to the guild after I'm all healed up."

He changed the subject since it was better not to force Victoria's past out of her. Doing so would only bring back bad memories.

"Really? Are you not concerned that he might be taken by another party?"

'The kid is secondary actually. My meeting with Liumiala is more important.'

"...Well, it would indeed be a waste if I let the kid be taken."

'Plus, I need him to teach me magic.'

Although he wouldn't become Lufulur, the only Level 100 Supreme Sorcerer, having some spells in his arsenal was enough.

"I spoke with the leader of the raid party briefly and heard that the boy is quite the jack of all trades. He can repair armor, sharpen weapons, sew and cook."

"Yeah, he's quite the interesting fellow."

"It will be good for you to go as well since you've been cooped up in this city your whole childhood. I'm certain that you want a grand adventure."

"Grand adventure? Is that really something a city lord can go on?"

"Probably not~. I can handle most of the duties while you're away but please don't go on long expeditions. People will start looking down on you if you do not do your responsibilities as a city lord. A revolt will likely not be an impossibility."

"When have I ever cared for the opinion of others?" Arnold said coolly.

"Merchants will also never trade with us or be willing to start businesses."

Arnold went silent. That meant that he would lose money.

"W-Well...."

"That is the reason why you must always fulfil your duties. Let people see a side of Arnold von Berkley who can be relied on. Make use of the resources that was wasted on your education since childhood. Do not embarrass the family any further."

'This maid sure is straight-forward. Were it anyone else then they'd be fired.'

The two shared a long history together so it wasn't entirely strange for her to speak so bluntly in private. She was also the person he could honestly speak to.

"You're right."

"I'm always right, young master."

Arnold rolled his eyes. Well, he couldn't deny that.

"Are we done now?" He lifted his upper body and noticed how shiny it was from the oil. The oil was causing his body temperature to rise. He could feel it work almost immediately after being applied.

"It seems I've covered all the areas with the medicine so yes. We're done." Victoria stood up and climbed off the bed. She unfolded her maid uniform and put it back on.

The heavenly sight before Arnold's eyes disappeared as quickly as it appeared. He burned that sight of her near naked self into his brain.

"I will be back early tomorrow morning to give you the potion. Your arm should be able to function as normal once you consume it." Victoria wiped her hands.

'This world's medical technology sure is advanced. It's a shame that I won't be able to see that wonderful body again.'

"I can tell what you're thinking about from your eyes. You pervert." Victoria looked at him as if he was a little brat.

"A-Ahem." Arnold cleared his throat. "Alright then. I'll be waiting."

"Go right to sleep. Don't go to the servant chambers to get into one of their beds. You need to rest tonight."

Victoria said as she opened the door. She looked back at him just as she was about to leave.

"Hm? Is something wrong?" Arnold asked when he noticed that Victoria didn't leave yet.

She smiled before turning her head out to the room. "No... Goodnight..."

Then she closed the door behind her.