“As you know, commoners are already shouting that taxes are burdensome. If we try to collect more here, there will be an explosion of discontent.”

“What if we collect more from the nobility class instead of commoners?”

At my question, Viscount Poirebach’s expression became serious.

“If possible, that seems to be the best solution.”

I looked at him meaningfully.

“But Viscount, aren’t you also a noble? You would be the one who has to pay more taxes.”

Despite that, he agreed to imposing taxes on the noble class.

He was a finance office manager with a temperament like a blockhead before adhering to the privileges of the nobility.

And he was also the wise and intelligent father of Evangelin.

“Nobles won’t starve to death with that level of taxation, Lady Muel.”

Viscount Poirebach smiled faintly.

There were too many things I wanted to say while standing there like this.
To discuss the inheritance tax with him in earnest, it seemed better to arrange a separate meeting in a quiet place.

Honestly, I wanted to spend the whole day in this place. However, the viscount also had to finish processing the top of those documents today, so I couldn’t afford to be more ambitious.

“Viscount. May I have the honor of seeing you on the day of my carriage class?”

The viscount’s gaze sank deeply.

“Seems like there’s something important.”

“Yes. I have something to tell you, and I need the viscount’s opinion.”

“Alright. Let’s talk after Evangelin’s class is over.”

“Thank you, Viscount.”

If it was Viscount Poirebach, he could be trusted. I would definitely make him an ally.

After leaving the finance office, I went to the library. I found a suitable secluded place, took a seat, and waited.

It was somewhat amusing to be here, reviewing documents instead of reading the book assigned by the library.

Still, what could I do? I had to pay the price for rejecting my superior’s confession.

It was fortunate that I had a lot of work. If there were no tasks, I would probably have done nothing, just curled up in a corner, sulking.

It was lunchtime, but I had no appetite. I decided to skip the meal.

After working for a while with my head buried, my whole body felt sore and achy.

“Ugh…”

While tapping my shoulder, I inexplicably resented Klaus.

Well, who suddenly confesses like that? We could have just enjoyed each other’s company casually.

Diligent Klaus, such a good guy.

I glanced at the clock. By now, he would be meeting with Lumi for sure.

“Lumi indeed has a discerning eye.”

Lumi must have been absolutely confident that the original male lead was perfect. So, as soon as she possessed the villainess, she had attempted to twist the original plot from the beginning.

As a fan of the original work who knew Klaus’s value well, I absolutely didn’t want to give him up to Evangelin. However, Lumi didn’t know that yet. For her, the opponent she had to push away to take Klaus wasn’t Evangelin anymore but me.

Honestly, when Lumi seized Klaus’s position, she even thought about giving it to Evangelin instead. From the moment I made up my mind, I had already betrayed Lumi.

Even so, replacing Evangelin in that position was an entirely different story. Think about it immediately: who would Lumi be angrier to be pushed aside by, Evangelin or me?

Without a doubt, it would be me. From the beginning, Evangelin, who was set as the antagonist, didn’t know if Lumi would somewhat accept that. But I didn’t. From Lumi’s perspective, I was just a sly fox who helped and then abruptly snatched away the male lead.

If I had accepted Klaus’s confession. So, if we became a couple.
So if we had become lovers.

“…….”

If that happened, eventually, I would be exposed to Lumi. There is no eternal secret in the world.

Didn’t the maid Gretchen talk about the steward and the maid who were expelled for their secret relationship?

No matter how outstanding a man is, it was also said that he should never be claimed as one’s own in the royal palace.

To betray Lumi and inflict wounds on Klaus, I could bear the consequences as much as needed.

In return, Klaus must absolutely walk a flower path.

“Ah…!”

Suddenly, a lightning-like realization struck.

“Oh, so…”

I realized why I ended up possessing the supporting male lead character.

I was someone who fell in love with someone very much like Musel.

Musel did not hesitate to use any means necessary to help the beloved Evangelin. Even when his love ended up embracing Klaus in the end, he blessed the two and left quietly.

The only difference between me and the original Musel was that the person I loved confessed to me first.

But that wasn’t really important.

In any case, whether it follows the original where Evangelin is the protagonist or turns into a reincarnation story where Lumi is the protagonist, every novel has its clichés. For the happiness of the main couple, there must be a supporting character to assist them.

I would be that supporting character.

Like the original Musel, I would love the protagonist to the end without harboring any greed.

The most ideal supporting character.