In the original story, Celeste was executed for the precise crime of patricide.
In other words, she was accused of killing her own family. In the story, Celeste was both the heiress of the Louizette Earl’s family and the last of the Schwaben Duke’s lineage.
Of course, she wasn’t a direct descendant of the Schwaben Duke, and technically, she was a very distant relative, about eighth cousins. Essentially, she was almost a stranger.
But why was Celeste designated as the last descendant of the Duke of Schwaben? There was a reason for that.
The Duke of Schwaben, who died early without an heir, was an only child, as were his father and grandfather. The Duke’s family was thus exceedingly precious, spanning three generations.
Tracing back three generations and then down through cousins and their offspring, the lineage reached Celeste Aisha Louizette.
And what happened then?
By inheriting all the wealth and title of the Earl of Louizette from her father’s side and the title of the Duke of Schwaben from her mother’s side, Celeste was set to become one of the most powerful women in the country.
However, the male protagonist of the original story, Duke Albrecht, uncovered something suspicious about the death of the Duke of Schwaben, leading to a new turn of events.
Celeste, dissatisfied with her position as a lady, was found guilty by Duke Albrecht of poisoning her relative, the Duke of Schwaben. Without a moment’s hesitation, he executed her.
Fortunately, I possessed Celeste before the Duke of Schwaben’s death.
Staying in the capital would have inevitably entangled me with the Duke’s family, so I used my recuperation as an excuse to leave home and hide in the countryside. This was why I chose to live here incognito. But now…
“Countess Louizette.”
In this secluded village of Urentum, where I had secretly escaped to, a man, strongly presumed to be the main character, called out my name. Oh dear.
“Sneaking away like that, I never expected to find you hiding in such a humble shack in the countryside.”
He casually pulled back a chair and sat down. To anyone observing, it would appear as if this were his home. I didn’t like his ease of manner one bit.
My reason for choosing this shack was its excellent lighting, especially in the living room which was bathed in sunlight, perfect for the location of the table.
“……Huh.”
Sighing didn’t change anything, though my displeasure was clear.
The sunlight streaming through the window reflected off the epaulets on the man’s uniform. It was hard to tell if his striking appearance was due to the reflective decorations or if it was simply the ‘main character’s aura.’
He tidied up the teapot I had left on the table that morning, intending to have a cup of tea before the baby’s cries interrupted me. His posture, with crossed long legs and a reclined back, exuded elegance.
I had no intention of obediently sitting down as he indicated. It might not mean much, but I refused to comply and walked to the window instead, drawing the curtain. The man seemed annoyed by my refusal to follow his direction, frowning silently.
So, he really had a nasty temperament, as rumored. What good is good looks if the personality is like that?
Returning to my seat, I dragged the chair as far from the man as possible. I felt his gaze following me.
In the original story, Celeste was executed for patricide.
Silence lingered for a moment. Since the man had come and instructed me to sit, I resolved not to speak until he said something first.
My resolve to stubbornly wait had a plausible reason behind it.
Fortunately, knowing the future, I had confidence in avoiding death. With this in mind, I had set several traps in this small cabin in preparation for an unexpected situation like this.
They were magical stones hidden under the living room floor.
If someone attempted to harm me directly, these magical devices would use their power to retaliate, buying me time to escape.
I glanced subtly at the corner of the living room wall. There were four magical stones under the floor. The correct activation spell would immediately restrain this man.
After all, I hadn’t escaped here just to be easily manipulated.
The only aspect of Celeste’s life I genuinely appreciated was her immense wealth. That’s why I could afford these expensive magical stones.
Money is indeed the best!
How could I not be pleased after suddenly inheriting a life of luxury in my new existence, unlike my previous life of poverty? Except for the part about Celeste’s early demise, it was a satisfying life.
I had to survive at all costs, avoiding the predestined death.
The second and third magical stones were hidden near a pillar in front of the living room’s opposite corner and the floor near the entrance.
And the location of the fourth magical stone was…
Despite the suffocating silence, the man appeared nonchalant, comfortably seated with a relaxed expression.
Oblivious to the time bomb under his feet.
“Once again, it’s been a long time, Countess.”
Breaking the tension, the man finally spoke.
It was perfect timing. Had he continued to glare at me, I might have activated the fourth magical stone under his feet.
“Have we… met before?”
Considering various circumstances, I assumed this man was the protagonist. But I needed confirmation.
I prodded him subtly, trying to gauge his identity. According to the original plot, Celeste and Karl Albrecht, the Duke, should not have met yet.
Their direct encounter in the original story was supposed to happen after the Duke of Schwaben’s death.
However, since I, as Celeste, came here before the Duke’s death, there shouldn’t have been any meeting between Albrecht and Celeste.
Of course, the original story could change, just as Celeste secretly gave birth to a child unlike in the original.
“Ha.”
The man chuckled, seemingly incredulous.
“…So that’s how it is. Very well.”
His expression turned even more displeased than when I had mistakenly called him ‘Franz.’
His reaction suggested that Celeste had indeed met him before my possession.
…Could he be the main character?
“Then I shall proceed with formal proceedings. Celeste Aisha Louizette, I am here under imperial orders to summon you to the capital immediately. The imperial knights will soon escort you.”
“What? Me? Why?”
I couldn’t understand why they would summon me to the capital, especially under ‘escort.’ The order seemed inexplicable.
“Due to allegations of your involvement in the murder of the Duke of Schwaben.”
Thump.
My heart sank.
What is this all about?
I had fled to this place before the Duke of Schwaben’s death. It was hard to believe that the robust man had already passed away, but even more shocking was the fact that the murder accusation had been redirected at me.
This can’t be happening. Something’s gone wrong. I tensed my legs and pushed the chair backward.
Creak. The unpleasant sound of friction grated my ears.
“But that’s impossible. You’re saying I murdered the Duke of Schwaben?”
“It’s not confirmed. You are merely under suspicion.”
I felt the man’s sharp gaze scanning me. Even though I had done nothing wrong, the way he looked at me so sternly made my fingertips tremble.
I couldn’t let this go on. Now’s the time, the fourth magic stone…!
“The specifics need to be investigated in the capital…”
“Waaaah!”
Just then, a baby’s cry echoed from upstairs, freezing the man in his seated position.
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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