[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 139

Roel recalled past events unconsciously in his mind.

It was what Reigald had said when he visited him not long ago.

“Your Highness, no one is watching—please eat something. At this rate, you’ll collapse.”

Roel stubbornly shook his head. Even if no one saw it, he knew. His sincerity toward Noxia could not contain even a trace of falsehood.

“No matter what, how can we possibly leave Your Highness like this? This is truly unthinkable. Do you even know what people are saying behind your back? Your Highness’s authority is hitting rock bottom.”

Though Reigald refrained from elaborating, as if reluctant to utter the words himself, Roel could easily guess what rumors were circulating—even without hearing them.

They probably claimed he was madly infatuated with a woman.

The imperial authority of the Arwen Empire was not particularly strong, which was why the high nobles harbored resentment toward the privileges they enjoyed.

It had always been this way since he was young. Even after doing things right a hundred times, a single mistake would bring torrents of criticism and condemnation.

Ever since coming of age, he had strived to act in accordance with his position as Crown Prince. Since even the slightest error was unacceptable, he always felt as though he were walking a perilously thin tightrope.

His father, Emperor Lucellion, possessed a timid personality. Whenever trouble arose, rather than shielding Roel, he was the first to point out his son’s faults.

Thus, Roel had especially wanted to choose a consort who truly resonated with his heart.

Since she would be his lifelong partner, he hoped she would be someone he could trust and rely upon.

“That woman was Lady Noxia…”

Though they had once been sworn enemies, Noxia increasingly appeared to Roel as the very woman he had always dreamed of.

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