The Dead Villainess Is Pregnant With The Male Lead's Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 4
My already complicated feelings became even more tangled.
Though his comrades said they envied him, Killion found Veronica constantly burrowing into his arms at any time of day unbearably burdensome and awkward.
Even when he showed he wasn’t pleased, she paid no heed and threw herself at him—sometimes making him feel a little fed up.
“Lord Killion! I missed you! Honestly, I miss you every single day!”
“Since we’re engaged, surely it’s alright to hug you just once?”
“Why don’t you ever hug me first, Lord Killion? It makes me a little sad—you don’t seem to want me as much as I want you. I’m absolutely desperate to hold you and kiss you!”
Whenever Veronica suddenly hit him with these words out of the blue, he instantly broke out in goosebumps.
Veronica was the only woman born of the Empire’s most noble bloodline.
Veronica was beautiful.
Even in Killion’s eyes—someone who knew nothing about aesthetics—she was undeniably beautiful.
Veronica was always kind and gentle toward me.
No matter how often I responded with a cold, indifferent expression—having no idea what gentleness even meant—she always answered with a smile.
Though I’d known Veronica for so long, I sometimes resented myself for never having grown fond of her.
But still….
“I’m simply not ready for this at all. Besides, I haven’t even overcome those terrible memories yet.”
In any case, they were engaged. Someday, they would marry.
Now that both were adults, perhaps the wedding might even happen quite soon.
Of course, he didn’t expect some romance unsuited to his station.
Yet he did harbor a modest hope: since this person would be his lifelong companion, at the very least, he wished to marry someone whose presence felt comfortable.
“After ten years without developing any affection, will it suddenly appear just because we get married?”
That was impossible. Killion shook his head firmly.
Hoo… A deep sigh escaped him at length.
[This is the timeline separator]“Wh… What is this?”
When she opened her eyes, she was right before the guillotine.
Veronica’s body trembled like an aspen leaf.
The blade suspended high above looked dangerously unstable, as if it might drop at any moment.
Veronica turned her head toward the square.
Despite the gloomy, overcast sky, the square was packed with people.
Everyone wore furious expressions and chattered loudly among themselves.
Their rage reached Veronica’s ears with crystal clarity.
“How can someone with such a lovely face do something so vile? You demon!”
“So all those smiles and good deeds were just an act? Good grief! Is there really such a despicable creature?”
Their piercing stares and even sharper voices slashed at Veronica from every direction.
“She had everything—was it because she couldn’t obtain divine power that she became jealous? Ugh… It gives me chills!”
“How dare she try to kill the Saintess! Does she not fear the heavens? Is the goddess not terrifying to her? Or could she possibly be insane?”
“May your head roll and you fall straight into hell! You’d make the perfect princess of demons there—much more fitting for you!”
The endless barrage of accusations and mockery choked Veronica.
She wanted to cover her ears, but her hands were bound by ropes.
“It wasn’t me! I’m not like that! That wasn’t me at all!”
She wanted to scream.
She had to set this whole situation right.
But a gag sealed her mouth, so she couldn’t utter a word.
No matter how hard she struggled, all that escaped her lips were sounds like, “Oooh… Hhhk! Ahh… Uuuh! Nghh!”
“No! I can’t die like this! Why must I be punished for something I didn’t do? Why should I die? Untie the gag! I have something to say! I can explain everything!”
Veronica gathered her last ounce of strength and thrashed about.
But all she got in return were punches and kicks from the guards.
Thud! Thwack! Thud!
“Is she insane? What’s wrong with her?”
“Can’t she just stay still?”
“If you want a peaceful death, you’d better behave!”
Struck hard in a vital spot, Veronica collapsed onto the ground. The pain stole her breath, yet she couldn’t even groan.
Tears began streaming down her cheeks without her noticing.
“I’m not Veronica! I don’t deserve to die! Kill the Emperor! Kill the Empress! Kill the Crown Prince!”
Her quiet sobbing soon turned into full-blown wailing.
“Look at those disgusting tears!”
“They’re surely not tears of repentance—they look more like tears of injustice.”
“You mad bitch! What injustice? You still don’t get it! Just behead her already!”
“Kill the wicked woman!”
Through tear-blurred eyes, she saw faces twisted with fury.
Faces that longed for her death.
“I just want it to end. I want to die quickly.”
Veronica gave up.
She even began wishing for a swift death—she was too exhausted and fragile to endure this nightmare any longer.
As if reading her thoughts, a guard hoisted her limp body up and dragged her toward the guillotine.
“Waaah! She’s finally going to die!”
“Behead her! Do it now!”
“Kill the wicked woman!”
Guided by the guards’ rough hands, Veronica knelt before the guillotine and placed her head beneath the blade.
She squeezed her eyes shut, awaiting her imminent death.
[This is the timeline separator]“…It’s not me! I’m not like that! …I’m not! Aaargh!”
At that moment, Veronica’s eyes snapped open.
Her red pupils trembled anxiously. Panting heavily, she sat up and scanned her surroundings.
It was her bedroom.
“Just a dream.”
She instinctively rubbed her throat and took a deep breath.
Then, as if a dam had burst, tears flooded out all at once.
“Hhhk….”
Was it relief from realizing she was still alive?
Or fear that, with one wrong move, she might end up on the guillotine just like in the original story?
Once started, her tears showed no sign of stopping.
In fact, they only grew fiercer.
“Hhhk… I want to live! I don’t want to die again! Ugh… Why the hell did I have to reincarnate as Veronica of all people? Hhhk….”
Just then, the door to the adjoining room opened.
Her maid, startled by Veronica’s loud weeping, rushed out in a panic.
“Your Highness! Are you alright? Are you hurt? I… Huh?”
“Hhh… Hhhk!”
Veronica suddenly pulled the maid—who was looking at her with worried eyes—into a tight embrace.
Even more flustered, the maid asked, “Your Highness? Should I call the physician?”
“Hhh… No. I just had a nightmare. Just… stay with me a little longer like this. I think I’ll be okay then.”
“Oh dear. You had a nightmare, didn’t you?”
The maid gently patted Veronica’s back.
Veronica had never felt so grateful for another person’s warmth.
[This is the timeline separator]On the day of the victory parade—a day blessed by the goddesses for the knights—the weather was perfectly clear.
People began filling the Central Avenue in the capital’s heart.
Faces brimming with anticipation shone brightly.
Today celebrated the Allied Knights’ triumphant return after fully quelling unrest along the borderlands.
But in truth, the crowd eagerly awaited a different spectacle.
Namely, Veronica and Killion appearing together!
Ten years ago, their childhood engagement—the union between the beloved Princess and the heir of an ancient ducal house—had set the entire Empire ablaze with excitement.
Yet it was exceptionally rare to see the two together.
“So does that mean they’re meeting again today after two years? How thrilling! How wonderful this must be for them!”
“I was so excited I couldn’t sleep a wink last night! What should I do? My heart’s pounding like mad even now!”
“Oh my, me too! It feels just like sending off our own daughter and son to their weddings!”
“Exactly!”
Laughter rang out continuously from every corner.
At that moment,
The knights, led by Killion, entered Central Avenue.
“Waaah!”
“Long live the Allied Knights!”
“Long live Count Killion!”
“Hooray! Hooray!”
Cheers erupted from the gathered crowd.
People enthusiastically waved two kinds of flags—
one bearing the Imperial crest, the sun, and the other emblazoned with the World Tree, symbol of the Allied Knights.
The fluttering flags sparkled in the sunlight.
To Killion, it looked like waves rippling in the wind.
The overwhelming welcome visibly moved the knights—their eyes glistened, and wide grins spread across their faces.
A similar reaction appeared among the women who saw Killion up close.
“Oh my, oh my! Look at Count Killion Drea! Can a human face really be that perfect? Is he even human—or a god?”
“How can his features be so finely chiseled? He doesn’t seem of this world!”
“He’s truly handsome! Absolutely radiant!”
“Well, he has to match Her Highness the Princess—such beauty is only fitting!”
“Exactly! Of course it is!”
Finally, Killion and his fellow commanders at the front arrived at Golden Plaza before the Imperial Palace’s main gate.
Right on cue, the palace gates swung open, and two open carriages rolled out.
The Emperor and Empress rode in the lead carriage; Veronica followed in the second.
Veronica was nervous.
And understandably so—unlike the original Veronica, the current Veronica had never stood before such a massive crowd.
“Well… I did in my dream.”
Naturally, last night’s nightmare came rushing back.
The image of everyone in the square fervently wishing for her death shimmered before her eyes like a mirage, and goosebumps prickled her skin.
Veronica squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head vigorously,
Wishing that dreadful nightmare would just vanish from her mind.
As she slowly took deep breaths to steady herself,
Among the countless faces watching her, one stood out brilliantly.
“Is that Killion?”
She recognized him instantly, even from afar.
It was as if the bright midday sun shone solely upon him.
“He’s handsome. So he really is the protagonist. His aura… Wow!”
After all, humans naturally admire and yearn for beauty.
Veronica was no different.
Her tension eased, and her tightly pressed lips parted slightly.
Strangely, thanks to Killion’s breathtaking beauty—enough to make anyone lose their wits—her anxiety and fear melted away like snow under the sun.
“Even if this bond won’t last between us, I might as well joyfully appreciate the view, right?”
While Veronica admired Killion’s appearance, the carriage halted before the central fountain.
Killion himself opened the carriage door and offered his hand to Veronica.
It was a gesture of respect toward his fiancée.
“You’re… too… close! Am I really supposed to take this hand?”
Veronica stared at the hand Killion extended toward her.
Once again, tension surged within her.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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You are giving rather air head vibes FL. Not liking it
Cliche much Killan , I mean u are entitled to like who you like but still disappointed
Wendy ! How are you seeing about everything with such keen insight
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Gasp! Was it really that obvious? Veronica’s voice trembled slightly in panic.
Did you just ask if it was obvious? Were u even making effort to appear like og Veronica?
"It’s fortunate you’ve finally realized, even if late. You’re simply too dim-wit
I think the Empress character has a narcissistic mother personality — she uses her daughter as a mirror for her own glory and doesn’t see her as an independent person
All the way back to his room, Killion grumbled to himself.
Awww this makes me feel sad for my younger siblings
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VKotaku28
Killion seems better than other regret full ML’s but let see