[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 149

I was utterly startled by Shusain’s shocking, unexpected statement.

He wanted to step down from the position of Crown Prince?

I knew from the novel that Shusain didn’t want to become emperor, but I also understood his reluctance to simply give up so easily.

Since it was an issue I couldn’t force, I’d been trying my best to clear my mind of expectations.

Yet, for some reason, Shusain seemed to have already made up his mind. His eyes conveyed firm resolve.

“May I ask why you’ve suddenly changed your mind?”

While I was genuinely curious, I also needed to verify whether he harbored any hidden motives.

Shusain, unlike just moments before, stammered hesitantly.

“It’s… nothing grand. I’m just not that extraordinary a person. All I want is to prevent a civil war as the Crown Prince of Lazent Empire.”

“A civil war?”

That was unexpected.

As far as I knew, Shusain had a gentle disposition. In the novel, many mocked him for being unable to kill even an insect.

Yet now, faced with the possibility of civil war, he had found courage.

Perhaps my surprise showed on my face, for Shusain awkwardly waved his hand and gave a sheepish smile.

“Of course, it’s not solely because of that. I just thought it would be the last thing I could do for the people as Crown Prince. I’ve lived my whole life trying to meet others’ expectations. But I’ve realized there are plenty of people who could replace me. So, why should I carry such a heavy burden if I don’t have to?”

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