The Regressed Empress Tames the Hunting Dog (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 3
‘Prince Kalid, huh….’
Bellia tapped her desk lightly, lost in thought.
Could he really be someone who would help her?
‘If I’d met him in my previous life, I’d have reached a conclusion right away….’
All she knew now was that for some reason, Raoul was extremely wary of him, and only fragmented rumors about him circulated in high society.
Rumors filled with sensational and negative remarks.
But Bellia couldn’t trust those rumors.
Because in her past life, she had clearly witnessed how rumors were manufactured.
Raoul had tried to ruin Empress Bellia’s reputation for the sake of his lover, Erzé.
Since the Emperor wished for it, fabricated misdeeds she never committed were deliberately spread as truth.
One rumor bred another, and as they piled up, she became a venomous, wicked empress who met a pitiful end.
Perhaps the Second Prince’s false reputation had spread for the same reason?
Knowing Raoul’s true nature all too well, Bellia decided to keep every possibility open.
“I should look into him a bit first.”
Once her mind was made up, acting immediately was the right thing to do.
Mulling over those words, Bellia promptly began writing a letter to Prince Kalid.
She subtly included information he’d likely be most curious about—surely he’d take interest.
Of course, the letter wasn’t sent under Bellia’s name.
‘This much should be fine to test him, right?’
There were many tasks ahead if she wanted to bring Raoul down.
Thus, verifying his capabilities was an essential step.
Would he be able to figure out that she was the one who sent this anonymous tip-off?
She’d heard plenty about Prince Kalid’s arrogant personality and attitude.
But nothing was known about what abilities he actually possessed.
In fact, everyone probably spoke of his incompetence.
‘But…’
Bellia carefully recalled what the Second Prince had been like in her previous life.
Strangely enough, they’d had almost no interaction.
Even at that party where he was supposed to attend, he never showed up in the end.
Yet a lingering unease kept pushing her to learn more about him.
‘…It felt like he was scheming something.’
Bellia decided to trust that old, fleeting intuition.
The intuition that he wasn’t just some powerless prince.
She quietly called for her personal guard, Sir Ben.
“My lady.”
“Sir Ben. I have a request.”
Bellia handed him the letter she’d written earlier, then passed over another small slip of paper.
“Please ensure the letter is delivered exactly as written on this paper.”
Sir Ben glanced at the note, then asked with a puzzled look.
“…If done this way, no one will know it came from you, my lady.”
“That’s precisely why I’m doing it this way. I’ve hidden a little trap in the middle—if he’s clever, he’ll realize I sent it.”
Bellia said with a light smile.
“Then I’ll leave it to you.”
Though Sir Ben didn’t understand Bellia’s actions, he trusted that his princess must have her reasons, and nodded.
“Understood.”
Was choosing Prince Kalid the right decision?
Bellia rested her chin in her hand, watching Sir Ben leave her office with a dependable reply.
Just thinking of Raoul, who was probably wandering around this peaceful Ronica Kingdom even now, made murderous intent slowly rise from deep within her.
“Sigh…”
Bellia gently pressed both palms against her cheeks.
Though she’d returned to the past and was enjoying warm, peaceful days, the memories of what she’d endured hadn’t faded.
But right now, instead of giving in to emotional rage, she needed to clearly map out her next steps.
Raoul wasn’t an easy opponent—she couldn’t recklessly charge at him without a thorough plan.
‘First of all…’
To see that shameless, detestable face twisted in despair, everything he was confident about had to end in failure.
And the first step toward that goal was the content she’d written in the letter to Prince Kalid.
‘…I’ll have to strike a deal with him.’
Recently, a massive gold mine had been detected in the eastern mountain range. The Ronica Kingdom could have investigated alone, but the location was too tricky.
Thus, after much deliberation, the King had partnered with the Ingott Empire—which could secure support from the Mage Tower—and deployed a large workforce.
However, the survey was progressing slowly due to the vast area. Magical devices could only pinpoint a rough location; ultimately, people still had to search manually.
That was why Raoul had come here himself.
If the gold mine was discovered while he was present, that would be ideal. Even if not, he could still encourage the workers and take credit as the kind-hearted prince.
Bellia’s expression hardened coldly.
Returning to the past gave her the advantage of accessing information before anyone else.
But it was still too dangerous for Bellia to step forward openly.
‘If I offer Prince Kalid the exact location of the gold mine in exchange for him causing just enough trouble to let me reject Raoul’s proposal…’
Yes. Starting with that would be good enough for now.
It certainly wouldn’t be a bad offer for him either.
‘If he reads my letter, he’ll surely take interest.’
He’ll probably wonder who sent it, too.
And if he figures out I’m the sender and reaches out…
‘I must persuade him.’
First, earn his trust as an ally, then ask him to become the sword that fulfills my ultimate goal.
Offering to help make him Emperor in exchange for his aid in destroying Raoul was a deal well worth attempting.
Tap. Tap.
For a while, the only sound filling the quiet room was the tapping of her fingers on the desk.
“My lady.”
Just then, a maid quietly called out to Bellia.
Bellia looked up at her, and the maid opened her mouth with an awkward expression.
“His Highness the First Prince requests an audience.”
Raoul came to see Bellia every day, asking to meet with her.
He seemed completely oblivious to how rude such daily visits were.
After all, he was absolutely certain Bellia would never reject him.
Looking back, she couldn’t understand what she’d found so delightful about his past behavior—acting as if her feelings meant nothing.
“…Where is he?”
“He’s waiting in the reception room.”
Bellia fell silent again.
Maintaining this situation wasn’t heading in a good direction.
‘Anyway, rejecting Raoul’s proposal is the first thing I must do.’
Revenge would come afterward.
“My lady… Shall I deliver your refusal to His Highness?”
Seeing no response from Bellia, the maid asked cautiously.
Having witnessed their meetings several times, the maid knew Bellia disliked meeting the First Prince. No matter how exalted an imperial prince he was, she couldn’t bear seeing her princess distressed.
“…I wish you wouldn’t force yourself to meet him.”
The maid conveyed her frustration to Bellia in a sullen tone.
“Haha. Is that so?”
Bellia chuckled softly at the maid’s words.
Everyone in the Ronica royal palace stood firmly on Bellia’s side, no matter who the other party was.
Her heart warmed.
Her current life was truly wonderful.
She even felt a fleeting, weak hope—if she could just somehow reject the proposal, this happiness might continue.
‘…But that’ll never happen.’
Raoul was focused solely on what Bellia possessed.
Though the Ronica Kingdom was small, it was rich in resources. Even before the gold mine’s discovery, Ronica had always been abundant in goods.
Fertile farmland spread across the western region, while mountains in the east provided easy access to timber and mineral resources. Moreover, a large lake ensured ample water supply, and there was even a small diamond mine.
‘Now that a massive gold mine has been revealed, it’s no wonder he’s courting me.’
How sweet it would be for him to gain control of the Ronica Kingdom.
In her past life, she’d naively believed he truly loved her—but not anymore.
He wanted her only for his own gain.
‘And yet…!’
Every time he came to her with that falsely innocent expression, she couldn’t stand it. Being forced to meet him was dreadful.
“My lady.”
The maid looked at Bellia with a firm expression, clearly hoping she’d refuse.
But Bellia sighed and opened her mouth.
“…Tell him I’ll be out shortly.”
She couldn’t afford to slight an imperial prince.
Bellia began preparing to meet him—very, very slowly.
[This is the timeline separator]When she entered the reception room, Raoul was seated beneath the window, bathed in shimmering sunlight.
His mysterious platinum hair, crystal-clear blue eyes, and the ever-present, relaxed smile on his lips—
‘…He’s aiming for that too, isn’t he.’
Because she knew so much about him, she could clearly see what scheme he was pulling right now.
Even the spot where he sat—he must have chosen it anticipating that Bellia would fall for him the moment she stepped into the reception room. He knew exactly how to use his one advantage, after all.
“Your Highness Prince Raoul.”
“Princess Bellia.”
Raoul, as if only just noticing Bellia’s presence, beamed and held out a small bouquet.
“The weather is truly lovely today. The flowers I saw on my way to meet you reminded me of you—I simply had to show them to you.”
Bellia gave a faint, knowing smile at his insincere words and gesture.
She accepted the bouquet he offered and placed it directly onto the table.
“Thank you.”
His lips twitched slightly—perhaps her reaction wasn’t what he’d expected.
“By the way… Have you still not made up your mind?”
He was asking for her answer regarding his proposal.
Raoul seemed puzzled that Bellia hadn’t immediately sent an acceptance letter.
“I still need more time to consider.”
“Is there any reason to hesitate?”
The Emperor had always been brimming with confidence.
She’d once loved that about him, long ago.
Now, even his breathing grated on her nerves.
“I’ve only just met Your Highness. How can you expect me to decide so easily?”
“…I am sincere. I will raise you to the highest position in the Empire. I will offer you every noble thing imaginable.”
He surely would.
But those things would be nothing more than worthless scraps tossed at her like charity—means to achieve his own ends.
“Thank you for your words. But I’m still not certain.”
“…What do you mean by that?”
“Can Your Highness swear you’ll love only me for your entire life?”
“Of course!”
Raoul answered Bellia’s question with proud confidence.
Bellia watched him silently for a moment, then slowly shook her head.
“…Unfortunately, I’m not quite that naive.”
Raoul couldn’t quite grasp the meaning behind her words.
Nor could he understand what Bellia was truly thinking.
‘I will destroy you. I’ll make sure to witness your utter, miserable downfall.’
So go ahead—look forward to it.
Look forward to walking your own path to ruin.
Bellia smiled coldly, her eyes fixed on the cooling teacup.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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Why the chapter stop here i want mooooore😭
Poor clozé her sister will go on another country to mary she will be allone
I wante to see the face of the first crown when he knows