Revenge of Reborn Villainess

Those who lack such instincts cannot ascend in the martial world.

And before Eshika was Lesvan Deon Lucaine, one of the Empire’s top martial artists.

In response to Eshika’s calm words, Lesvan’s eyes sparkled with a sly energy.

“Everything in the Empire belongs to the Emperor. Duke Klaus is no exception. Your husband, Kallian Klaus…”

Eshika’s eyebrows moved at the name ‘Kallian,’ and Lesvan continued in a low voice.

“He is a loyal Duke of the Empire. So it’s only natural to have an interest.”

No, he’s just an obstacle to the throne. Lesvan will lead the charge to completely eliminate Klaus from the major political scene in the future.

“Are you perhaps planning to request information about Klaus from me?”

In response to Eshika’s calm inquiry, Lesvan let out a faint laughter.

After a moment, Lesvan spoke.

“I don’t have such a loose network that I would need to steal information through a woman. I’m just…”

In Lesvan’s golden eyes, Eshika, who sat confidently in front of the Crown Prince, appeared impressive.

Considering the awkward acting from the last time we clashed, it was almost laughable.

She must have tried her best to pretend to be a maid.

“I was just curious about you.”

At Lesvan’s words, Eshika’s eyes flickered for a moment.

But she shrugged her shoulders without much disturbance.

“It seems you’re not too busy with your official duties these days. Showing curiosity towards the wife of a mere subordinate.”

A defensive attitude warning not to pry too much. It might sound somewhat impolite.

“I am naturally crooked. I tend to want more from those who act as if there’s nothing to gain. Regardless of who they are.”

Eshika suspected that Lesvan might not be able to discover her true identity, but he had likely already seen through her character.

“Especially with this kind of gaze, it’s impossible not to be intrigued.”

So, trying to deceive him further would be difficult, and mixing up words would only result in a loss.

“If you wish, I can introduce you to a lady with whom you can have a more interesting conversation than with a complicated woman.”

Lesvan’s lips curled again.

“Well, yes. I’m in the mood to talk.”

His bored gaze, previously directed outside the window, turned towards Eshika.

Lesvan’s low voice flowed into her ears.

“A grateful response, but I’ll decline. You alone are sufficient.”

A fleeting fierceness glimmered in his golden eyes.

For a moment, Eshika felt a shiver down her spine.

If Lesvan’s interest was more than a passing encounter…?

In any case, it would be best to end this as quickly as possible.

“…I think it’s getting late, so I should be going.”

“Very well. It can’t be helped.”

Meeting a master whose thoughts were utterly unpredictable and engaging in a conversation after a long time made her feel dizzy.

Fortunately, Lesvan readily agreed to her words.

Clang! The paper hanging on the door rang once as the two exited one after the other.

However, just like a monkey occasionally falling from a tree, Eshika also made mistakes.

As she was descending the stairs after leaving the tea house, her foot slipped, but Lesvan reached out, grabbing her arm to support her.

“…”

The profile of Lesvan against the sunset, the faint glimmer of gold, left a vivid impression in Eshika’s mind.

**

Eventually, as it grew dark, Eshika was able to reach the Duke’s residence.

Since the Klaus ducal family had many maids, and there were frequent changes due to the whims of the lady of the house, Eshika could arrive at the newly assigned room without arousing suspicion.

“It’s been a difficult day.”

She sighed in relief and was about to close the door when Eshika’s hand paused.

Slowly, she turned around.

“…”

Next to the door, Kallian was standing, facing away.

As if waiting.

Eshika, with furrowed brows, felt Kallian’s grip on her wrist as he approached.

Even though she narrowed her eyebrows due to the tight grasp, Kallian’s violet eyes were seething.

“Where did you go and come back at this late hour?”

His voice, rough, flowed from his lips.

“…Let go.”

Eshika frowned, but Kallian did not relent and raised his voice.

“Speak first. Where did you go? Disguised as a maid, who did you meet?”

He shouted so loudly that it hurt her ears.

“What do you mean, who have I been seeing?”

“I see now why your demeanor has changed lately, sneaking out like this and sneaking back in so late at night.”

Anger flared in Callian’s cool eyes.

“You’re seeing someone, aren’t you?”

“You suspect me…. of an affair.”

Kallian did not deny it.

To Eshika, his sudden change in behavior was incomprehensible.

The man who didn’t give a damn if he was dead or alive was suddenly so concerned.

“At least once when we’re outside.”

“…….”

“Or to me at least once when you come in late.”

Eshika told him with cold eyes.

“Have you ever told me where you’ve been, or who you’ve met?”

Kallian’s violet eyes widened at Eshika’s words.

He hadn’t really expected her to fight back like this.

And it made her even more fed up.

That was before she regained her memories as a spirit,

When Kallian did not return for three days, she waited for him without eating.

When he finally returned, he scolded her for not getting permission to attend a friend’s wedding and instead apologized to soothe his mood.

But getting angry just because he was a few hours late.

“Besides, what right does the Duke…… have to suspect me of an affair?”

Yurie Anesis, Kallian had given her the Alette ring.

And he’d warned her to mind her own business.

But after a moment’s pause, a locked voice came out of Kalian’s mouth.

“You and I are …… different.”

Eshika spoke with a cold gaze.

“Have you ever told me where you went or who you met?”

In response to Eshika’s words, Kallian’s violet eyes widened.

He truly did not expect her to counterattack like this.

And Eshika felt even more irritated by his reaction.