I Will No Longer Live As Your Villainess (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 11
“You only say whatever makes you comfortable. Are you really handing the empire over to Princess Charlotte?”
Luans’ calm eyes were brimming entirely with hostility. Adrian casually deflected that hostility, as if accustomed to it.
He welcomed Charlotte’s arrival in the Isther Empire, but remained on edge because he didn’t know what Adrian was plotting. He’d felt somewhat reassured knowing that Marquis Teishar Spencer would accompany Charlotte as her escort, having entrusted all his marquisate duties to his father—but still, his mind remained uneasy.
Adrian slowly rose to his feet.
“Yes. She has more talent for politics than I do.”
“If Your Highness lacks talent in politics, then give me the position of Crown Prince. And why not simply marry Princess Charlotte of the Polloid Empire yourself?”
“No, Luans.”
“Your Highness.”
“Do you know what word my advisors and yours write most often? For reference, my advisors rarely have to write anything at all.”
Adrian spent more days patrolling the outer regions than attending to duties as Crown Prince, simply because he had to hunt down monsters appearing beyond the borders.
“Are you boasting about that, Your Highness?”
“It’s still more of a boast than you have.”
Luans’ lips twitched.
“Because of your flirtations, your aides spend most of their time writing apology letters to young noble ladies. As a superior, you shouldn’t make your subordinates apologize on your behalf. That’s why you shouldn’t become Crown Prince—or Emperor. Wake up from that dream.”
“Your Highness Adrian, your words are too harsh!”
“Luans! When Princess Charlotte arrives, you must rein in your flirtatious ways. That’s precisely why I summoned you—to warn you.”
Adrian glared down at Luans with piercing eyes. Seeing Luans’ face flush red and then pale confirmed that his words had struck a nerve.
According to recent reports from the Shadows, Luans had been visiting Count Paul Heredian’s residence nearly every day. He’d also received intelligence that Luans was paying close attention to the rumored illegitimate child of House Paul Heredian.
“Since I don’t mingle much in society, I’m not familiar with the names of noble ladies. Was it Lady Hillina?”
“Who’s that?”
“The daughter of Count Paul Heredian whom my younger brother meets every day.”
At Adrian’s words, Luans’ eyes flickered like a candle in the dark. He couldn’t tell how much Adrian already knew about Lorencia.
“You have the name wrong. It’s Lady Ilina Paul Heredian.”
“You must be visiting the count’s estate daily because you hold Lady Ilina Paul Heredian in special regard and wish to see her.”
Luans twisted the corner of his lips upward. He wondered what Adrian’s true motive was for asking. If Adrian somehow knew about Lorencia, he’d have to hide it at all costs. If Adrian learned that Lorencia was a monster who could see the future, he might try to kill her.
“That’s correct.”
“Oh? So it’s true—you’ve been going to the count’s estate every day just to see Lady Ilina. I hope you nurture your love beautifully.”
Watching Luans lie so nonchalantly, Adrian’s expression gradually faded. He sat back down in his chair.
Recently, Luans had begun cutting ties with all the women he’d previously been involved with—except his courtesans.
He’d also started visiting Count Paul Heredian’s estate daily. Although he’d received reports of Luans’ dates with Ilina, it seemed suspicious that he still visited even when she was away attending social events.
House Paul Heredian had officially registered an illegitimate daughter into their lineage. While it wasn’t unusual for noble families to legitimize female bastards for political marriages, this case had drawn attention.
Rumors had spread that Luans had been involved in the girl’s legitimization—and those rumors were confirmed true.
Luans had supposedly intervened because he’d fallen for the girl at first sight—but she happened to be the count’s illegitimate daughter. He might have understood that, if not for Luans’ well-known reputation: he pursued everyone from innocent debutantes and divorced noblewomen to courtesans. He was a truly incorrigible womanizer.
Thus, Luans’ involvement in legitimizing the bastard child felt deeply suspicious.
No matter how he thought about it, if Luans didn’t truly love the girl, then why had he gone to such lengths to have her recognized as Lady Ilina?
“If you want to see her every day, it seems you’ve already fallen in love with Lady Ilina.”
“That’s right.”
Luans replied firmly. Adrian let out a hollow laugh at his lie.
“Why do you say that?”
Luans pressed the question, staring intently at Adrian as if refusing to give him any opening.
“Luans, how about this—after Princess Charlotte and I become engaged, you and Lady Ilina should become engaged as well?”
“I’ll discuss that slowly with Count Paul Heredian.”
Luans hardened his expression and bit his lower lip briefly before releasing it. Adrian’s intention was obvious—he assumed Luans was interested in Charlotte and wanted to eliminate Ilina by marrying her off.
In any case, the engagement talks with Charlotte had already fallen through. She was no longer of interest. What mattered now was instilling feelings of love in Lorencia. At the very least, he needed her to love him, rely on no one but him, and become a perfectly obedient doll.
“Congratulations on your engagement—and soon, marriage—to Princess Charlotte. I’ve resolved to end all my other relationships and see only Lady Ilina from now on. So you needn’t worry about the issue you warned me about, Your Highness Adrian.”
Now that Lorencia had awakened her power, Charlotte was no longer necessary to Luans. All he needed was Lorencia by his side.
“Oh? Is that so?”
Luans realized it was time to retreat from Adrian’s presence. Fortunately, Adrian seemed satisfied and smiled. Luans forced a smile in return.
After Luans left, Adrian burst into loud laughter.
“Luans really is adorable, isn’t he?”
“Adorable, Your Highness?”
“Don’t you think Sir Lancelon looks adorable too?”
Caught off guard by Adrian’s unexpected question, Lancelon narrowed his cold, sharp eyes.
“Before I answer your question, I suggest you first read the report gathered by the Shadows.”
Adrian began reading the report Lancelon handed him. His lips curled slightly as he read—nothing in the opening lines made any sense.
“So the bastard’s name is Lorencia. Born February 21st.”
Adrian continued reading Lorencia’s file. She stood around 155 cm—petite. Her body was thin and undernourished from years of abuse, and she had never once stepped outside the count’s estate since birth.
“How tragic—to suffer such abuse just for being a bastard.”
After finishing the report, Adrian’s expression turned grim. He pressed a hand to his temple as if nursing a headache. No matter how hard he thought, Luans’ motives remained unclear. It couldn’t be romantic love—and it wasn’t out of pity that he’d pushed for her legitimization.
“That’s just how bastards are, Your Highness.”
“I don’t think such abuse is justified merely because she’s a bastard, Sir Lancelon.”
Lancelon spoke with a bitter expression.
“It’s difficult to change a bastard’s standing. Even after official legitimization, no noblewoman truly accepts them. They remain just proof of infidelity—a convenient scapegoat.”
“They should blame the unfaithful spouse, not the child.”
“Even knowing the child is innocent, many still find it hard to control their emotions upon seeing living proof of their partner’s betrayal, Your Highness.”
“Controlling one’s emotions is what makes us human… Honestly, I can’t fathom why Luans keeps visiting Lady Lorencia. Read the report yourself and tell me your thoughts, Sir Lancelon.”
“Understood.”
Lancelon took back the report and skimmed it again.
“It is indeed strange. The reason he’s cut ties with all his recent lovers is suspicious as well…”
“Exactly. That’s precisely what’s odd. Why would he suddenly sever all relationships with women? Though he did keep his courtesans…”
“One thing is certain—there’s a secret about this Lady Lorencia.”
“Then what could that secret possibly be? We must uncover it. First, order the Shadows to investigate everything related to Lady Lorencia.”
“Understood.”
“This is far too complicated. At times like this, I wish Charlotte were here so I could just ask her directly.”
“She’ll be here soon. Please be patient a little longer, Your Highness.”
“Should I go out to meet her? What if monsters appear on the trade route and attack her carriage?”
“Lord Marquis Spencer is accompanying her, so there’s no need to worry.”
“I can’t help it. My worry is making it impossible to focus on work.”
“Your Highness, you must attend to your duties today.”
“I’m too worried about Charlotte and Marquis Spencer. Sorry—please tell my aides how I feel.”
“Your Highness… this… sigh.”
Lancelon sighed as he watched Adrian quickly leave the room.
[This is the timeline separator]Charlotte was elated at the thought of meeting her beloved Adrian.
She’d originally wanted to ride a horse at full gallop, but Susanna had stopped her, insisting she maintain a graceful and proper appearance since she was traveling to the Isther Empire for her engagement. Susanna had been Charlotte’s nanny since childhood and now served as her trusted maid.
People showered beautiful Charlotte with applause for wearing such an elegant dress after so long and congratulated her on her engagement to Adrian. To the citizens of the Polloid Empire, Adrian was a good man—generous, treating commoners without distinction, rescuing them from monsters, helping without arrogance.
Charlotte had fallen for Adrian precisely because of these qualities.
Everyone eagerly anticipated the great benefits their union would bring—the mighty swordsman Adrian and the diplomatically gifted Charlotte joining two empires together.
As the carriage door closed and the curtains drew shut, someone knocked on the window. It was Marquis Teishar Spencer.
“Your Highness Princess Charlotte, is everything comfortable?”
Charlotte smiled sweetly.
“What’s uncomfortable is not reaching the Isther Empire sooner.”
“You only need to wait one more day.”
“Adrian must be waiting so anxiously his neck’s grown long.”
“Don’t worry. His Highness Crown Prince Adrian has a rather thick neck—so even if it does stretch a bit, he won’t die from it.”
Teishar shot back playfully at Charlotte’s remark. Before leaving, he recalled the queen’s earnest request.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
*
At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
***
Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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