NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 42
42 The Childhood Friend’s Proposal
I was relaxing in my room when the maids came in after knocking. This timing means there’s something important. I’ve finally started to understand. Usually, they come at the same time to take care of meals and waking me up. If it’s not that, it means there’s unusual business.
“Lord Rex, Lady Felicia has arrived.”
“Master, I’ll help you change clothes.”
I leave the changing to Wes and let Aria guide me outside. There’s a carriage waiting. I see silver hair in a vertical roll, and I understand the situation. When she looks at me, she smiles softly. I sense a slightly hungry beast-like aura, but her gentle expression makes me think it’s just my imagination.
“What do you want, Felicia?”
“Lord Rex, you must be lonely since your beloved sister is gone, right?”
Well, I am a bit lonely. Camila was a pain, calling me “Baka-dono” and challenging me to fights. But she treasured the sword I gave her and somehow showed me kindness, so I can’t hate her.
However, I mustn’t agree. I need to maintain my pride and act like I’m not bothered. That’s the kind of person I am.
“What’s it to you? My sister can handle herself.”
“That’s right, isn’t it? Camila-san is a strong person.”
I agree. If it’s Camila, she can overcome any problem. She’s a hard worker and has a strong core, which is something I sense. If not, she wouldn’t be able to attract my attention with her unique strength.
In the end, each character in “Destiny Blood” has their own circumstances. So, if there’s someone who can be saved before they’re consumed by evil, I’d like to help. However, it’s difficult to distance myself from the Black family at this stage. There are limits to what I can do. It’s a frustrating problem.
“What’s going on? You didn’t come just to see my face, did you?”
“It’s impolite, Rex-san. Can’t we enjoy our conversation a bit more?”
Felicia is staring at me with a piercing gaze. When she looks at me like that, I feel a lot of pressure. I almost take a step back, but I can’t show it on my face.
“I don’t dislike talking to you, but if there’s a condition, it’s something to be concerned about.”
“Really, you’re not being honest. It can’t be helped. Can’t Violet House also participate in your plan?”
“My plan? You mean the school festival?”
If I’m right, where did she learn about it? No, it must be through her connections with her parents. If I’m going to do something big, it’s impossible to keep it hidden.
“That’s right. If we can create a flow with our hands, it’ll be strong.”
“That’s true, but can it really go that smoothly?”
There’s only a year left until the original story begins. With that limited time, there’s only so much we can do. If our classmates increase, it’ll be a different story. Even so, the range of what I can do is small.
“It would be good if we could achieve great results when we become the heads of our families.”
I see. From my perspective, I want to increase my allies before the original story begins. But from an outside perspective, it might seem like a long-term plan. I hadn’t considered that until now. It’s good that I was able to confirm it now, and I can still make adjustments.
“Ah, that’s right. If our families become bigger, it’ll be more convenient.”
“Is there another purpose? What kind of purpose is it?”
She’s completely seen through me. It’s really terrifying. If I become an enemy, it’ll be troublesome. But even so, I want to maintain a good relationship with her. I can’t be honest about it, though. If I do, my character will collapse. Mary, who’s been kind to me, is still my sister. In the Black family, I’m being pampered. I’m just aware of that attitude.
“You don’t need to know.”
“Hehe, I won’t deny it. It’s obvious.”
“It’s okay if you participate. It’s more convenient for us, anyway.”
“Are you trying to change the subject? Well, I’ll stop here for now.”
What should I say? I have the feeling that I’m completely in her hands. I believe she’s on my side, but I’m a bit troubled by her response.
“Felicia…”
“And I need to keep an eye on you to make sure you don’t create another woman.”
Another woman, like her. Felicia is just my childhood friend. In the original story, there was no information about her being my fiancée. She’s an important person, but I don’t think of her as a romantic partner. Or do people think I’m the type to easily create romantic relationships?
“Stop saying I’m a womanizer.”
“Oh, you’re saying that even though you’ve been flirting with the royal sisters and others?”
I don’t remember flirting with anyone. No, I do want to get along with them, though.
“Stop teasing. Is that the end of the conversation?”
“No, I have a proposal I’d like to make to you.”
“Since it’s you, it’s probably useful information. I’m listening.”
I trust her on that point. She’s been helping me with information about the thief group that appeared in my territory and the incident with Oliver, who tried to frame me.
“You really trust me, don’t you? It feels good.”
“Then let’s continue the conversation.”
“Ugh, you’re really bad at hiding your embarrassment. Anyway, the main topic is that the Indigo House is facing financial difficulties. Do you know about it?”
The Indigo House. It’s the noble family that the protagonist, Julio, belongs to in the original story. In reality, they were struggling financially in the original story, which led to various events.
“Ah, I see. So you want to gather people for my plan in exchange for supporting them.”
However, if I support them, the original story might collapse again. The line where my information becomes useful is already quite narrow. But Felicia made the proposal, so I’m willing to accept it.
“That’s quick and helpful. How about it? Don’t you think I have the qualities of a good wife?”
Is she appealing to me? If it’s out of goodwill, I’d be delighted. However, I can’t deny the possibility that she’s just teasing me. It’s difficult to know how to respond.
But, accepting Felicia’s goodwill with an open heart wouldn’t be very “Rex-like.” I apologize, but I’ll have to respond casually.
“Well, how about it? You’re indeed a noble lady, aren’t you?”
“I’ll take that as a compliment. Then, Rex-san, let’s have some fun together today?”
Felicia proposes with a very cheerful smile. After that, we chatted while having tea.
The school’s situation seems to be bigger than I imagined. If I’m going to use the Indigo family, I’ll need to be more cautious. I might get involved with the original protagonist, Julio.
To grasp a better future, I need to work hard.