I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble Who Gets Killed Midway Through the Story but It Looks Like I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Try to Do Good Deeds

44: Lana Pescar Indigo’s Plea

I thought I was living a proud life as the daughter of the esteemed Indigo family, with a clear conscience. But one day, I discovered that my family was heading towards decline.

The trigger was the proposal for aid from the Black family. Until then, I didn’t even know that the Indigo family was struggling financially.

I, of course, opposed it. I thought the Black family’s aid was suspicious, and I didn’t know how they would treat our people.

But my wishes weren’t granted. My parents accepted the Black family’s proposal, and they even decided to send me as a hostage to the Black family.

“Have I been sold to the Black family…? No, that can’t be…! Surely, it’s not…!”

I wanted to believe it was a lie. What I’m seeing now is just a dream. I’m loved by my parents and respected by our people. That’s what I wanted to believe. If not, I would go crazy.

Until now, my parents had shown me affection, and I never felt miserable despite being ill. I received many things.

When I visited our people, they welcomed me. They would say, “Lana-sama is amazing!” and “You’re wonderful!” many times.

If that was all a lie, I wouldn’t be able to endure it. That’s why I couldn’t trust my parents or our people. I was raised like a butterfly or a flower, only to be sold at a high price. The possibility crossed my mind, and I couldn’t shake it off.

If what I thought was true, it would be like my life had been denied. That’s why I had no choice but to trust everyone.

“If you’re going to put a young woman by your son’s side, the reason is obvious. You’re going to make her a concubine or something. I won’t tolerate it. For the sake of my parents and our people…”

At least, I wanted to believe that the son’s side was different. Being held by a man of the same age as my father was unbearable. But I couldn’t decide anything with my own will. That was something I understood. A feeling of resignation was dominating me.

For the sake of my parents and our people… If it wasn’t for that reason, I’d rather die. But doubts crept into my mind. I was trapped by my own words, meant to encourage myself.

“But it’s scary… What will happen to me…?”

Maybe I won’t be treated like a concubine or something. That thought crossed my mind as well. But I had no choice but to wait in fear.

In the end, it was up to the Black family’s whims, and they could do whatever they wanted with me. That was something I knew all too well.

“It’s not just that. What will happen to our people? I can only pray. I’m powerless…”

In that state of resignation, I was taken to Rex’s place by James, the head of the Black family. And I was left alone with Rex in his room. The rest was already decided. So I tried to resist with words, at least.

I was afraid that if I spoke out, Rex would use violence against me. But I realized I didn’t have the courage. That was the moment I understood.

But things didn’t go as I had thought. Rex infused me with magical power. That was all. My breathing became lighter, my pain disappeared, and I was only confused.

After that, I had a brief conversation with Rex and was led to my room, where I was left alone to think.

“Rex-sama isn’t violent towards me. Maybe he’s not a bad person after all…”

This might just be a desperate attempt to cling to the hope in front of me. But when there’s no one to rely on, even a little bit of kindness is better than nothing. After all, there’s no one else who can help me.

“And he cured my illness. Everyone else said it was impossible…”

Rex-sama looked at my cough and showed a slightly worried expression. That’s why he cured me. He has overwhelming power. That’s enough for me.

“When I received the dark magic, I was really scared…”

Maybe I couldn’t even imagine the terrible things that could happen. But Rex-sama healed me. I want to believe that his heart is kind. I want to believe that Rex-sama is my ally.

If not, I’ll be all alone. My parents sold me, and the people of the kingdom abandoned me. I know that. I’m ill, so it’s convenient for them. The people of the kingdom were eager to get rid of me.

So, at least I want Rex-sama to take care of me. Even if it’s just a whim, I want him to think of me as his own.

“But Rex-sama is a member of the Black family. There’s a possibility that he’ll be tainted from now on. Maybe he had a purpose in healing me…”

I didn’t want Rex-sama to be tainted by the Black family. If he had a purpose in healing me, I’d even help him achieve it. Maybe he’s already been tainted. I don’t want to think about that.

“Then, my role is to monitor Rex-sama and guide him onto a good path.”

That way, I can stay by Rex-sama’s side. He might be my only ally. So, it’s a win-win situation. If he’s really a good person, I want him to take care of me. If he’s a bad person, at least don’t abandon me.

“If Rex-sama is really a good person, I want to cooperate with him. Is that a mistake?”

Even if it’s a mistake, it doesn’t matter. My parents, who sold me, are worse than Rex-sama, who healed me. That’s the truth, isn’t it? They said the Black family was evil, but they were just convenient words for my parents.

Or did they lie? Did they just want to use the Black family’s reputation to their advantage?

Either way, I’ve lost trust in my parents. So, there’s only one person I can trust.

“Don’t betray me, Rex-sama. You’re the one who gave me hope…”

If you betray me, I’ll be left with nothing. So, please. At least take care of me. That’s all I ask. I’ll become stronger for your sake.

Don’t abandon me. Don’t betray me. Please.