The Crazy Villainess in This Area Is Me

“Is your memory really completely back?”

“Yes. Since you gave me your personal seal to go shopping, and I’ve been watching the children while staying in a large mansion… It seems my heart’s ailment has healed.”

“

, Lia…”

Tears sparkled like stars in his jewel-like purple eyes. Soon, tears fell drop by drop from Endimion’s eyes.

“Really, really, I’m relieved.”

“Oh, dear, how upsetting it must be.”

I suppressed my anger internally and brushed his tear-streaked cheeks with my fingers.

“Don’t cry, Endrew. No… Endimion.”

“Do you know how much… how much I’ve suffered until now?” Endimion raised the end of his sentence sorrowfully, sobbing like a child.

It was unbelievable. My fist clenched tightly. The only things I had done to him were biting his ear and pretending to be crazy while screaming at the top of my lungs. What was so hard about that? I wanted to scoff at his shamelessness, but I smiled instead.

“I understand.”

If it were the old me, I would have said sorry first. But right now, I didn’t even want to apologize emptily. Sorry should be what Endimion owes me, to the extent of bowing his head for forgiveness.

“

… but, Honey, there’s no record of you spending any money.”

Suddenly, he lifted his face as if he remembered something. Using the seal usually meant receiving bills at the mansion. But for the past few days, not a single bill had arrived, which was odd.

“What happened, Honey?”

Lobelia clenched her teeth at the repeated use of ‘Honey.’ However, I did not show it outwardly and smiled brightly.

“

, I used credit. It will probably be billed next week.”

“I see. You can spend more. If only your ailment can be completely cured, I wouldn’t mind giving away all my wealth.”

“As expected, you’re all I have. But it’s okay. I’ve already bought more than enough.” I handed over Endimion’s personal seal that I had brought with me.

“Hey, you really could have used more.”

Endimion smiled dumbly, not at all realizing that I had already spent all his wealth.

As I looked at him, a myriad of wicked thoughts whirled through my head. When I only bought dresses and jewels, there was no sign of his wealth diminishing. So, I contracted a villa near the beach and promised to sponsor all orphanages in the Tiazen Empire.

Only after spending money like that did Endimion’s personal wealth begin to show signs of depleting. It was fortunate that there were about 10 gold left in the personal seal. Enough to buy some clothes to wear.

“Anyway, you’re so frugal.”

“Endimion.”

“

?”

“You should answer what I said earlier.”

“

, about the divorce…?”

“Yes,” I replied firmly.

Endimion swept his hair back, looking troubled. “But, Lobelia. The emperor mediates divorces among the nobility.”

In fact, the divorce with Magorit wasn’t a big issue. At this point, with the nobility aligned with the emperor disintegrated, divorcing Magorit could even be a chance to look good in front of the new emperor and Duke Gracie. However, the problem was Lobelia’s status.

While there were instances of lower nobility marrying commoners, it was unheard of among the high nobility. He loved her very much. But it was really unpleasant to be gossiped about by the nobility and tarnish his honor.

“That emperor is Frinel, you know.”

“

…?” As he pondered what excuse to make, his eyes blinked rapidly.

“Frinel is not only my benefactor but also a very good friend.”

“

…”

“If I ask him to expedite it, he will surely listen.”

“

…”

Endimion swallowed a sigh and tightly shut his mouth. Looking at him, my eyes narrowed.

I knew he was a coward, but I didn’t expect to see such a spectacle after all his smooth talking. Moreover, leaving Magorit, who abused my daughter, as is was utterly unacceptable.

“It’s okay. You don’t have to marry me. I can live as your hidden woman for life. It’s okay if you remarry another woman.”

“…Lia.”

“But not Magorit. That demon not only tried to kill me but also abused me and your daughter.”

“…Right.”

“And I’ve heard here and there that the Hamilton family is currently unstable because it was under the influence of Duke Bonitare.”

“…Yes, that’s also… right.”

It was embarrassing, but the truth was the prestige of the Hamilton family had been largely borrowed from the Bonitare Duke. And it wasn’t Endimion, but Kriella who had established that status. Because she was close friends with the empress. Otherwise, despite being a “marquess,” he would have been ignored by everyone. Even during the days when he rode on that prestige, he had no friends or women who genuinely cared for his heart, except for Lobelia, who saw him for who he was.

“Since I have connections with Frinel, it will help you establish a new standing for the Hamilton family.”

“…

.”

Endimion’s eyes widened. Her words were correct. Frinel loved Lobelia just like him. So, if she was with him, he wouldn’t be able to do anything to the Hamilton family.

“And I’ve also met Princess Gracie. She pitied me.”

“Is that true?”

“Yes. Of course.”

“Lia. I was actually planning to sort things out with Magorit.”

His stance changed instantly. Endimion held my shoulders and spoke affectionately. “Let’s think about how we can marry later. I need to write the divorce petition right away.”

“Okay.”

Then, he immediately got up and started drafting the divorce document.

Despite having lived together for 5 years after marrying Magorit, it took less than 5 minutes to draft the divorce document. Watching him eagerly move the quill, my gaze turned icy.

Had Magorit not tried to kill me, or at least not touched my child, Magorit and I could have been allies against this pathetic man.

I clenched my fists and approached Endimion. “Give me the divorce document.”

“Why?”

“I have to go to the imperial palace. I’m supposed to see Frinel before the coronation. I’ll deliver it.”

“…Why are you going to see His Majesty, Lia?”

He tried not to show it outwardly, but jealousy was evident in his stiffened face.

“

, he took my handkerchief at the swordsmanship competition. He said it’s tradition to return the favor.”

“…What?”

At my words, Endimion’s eyes trembled as if fluttering in the wind. His voice trembled slightly as he raised the end of his sentence. “Lia. Do you know what it means to give out a handkerchief at a swordsmanship competition…?”

“What does it mean?”

“Handkerchiefs at swordsmanship competitions are exchanged between lovers…! When I asked, you definitely said you weren’t prepared…!” He tried to suppress his emotions, but his voice involuntarily rose.

I stared at Endimion and then spoke with a chilled face. “Did you just raise your voice?”

“

, Lia. It’s not that…”

“I just gave it because he asked for a handkerchief. Did you tell me the meaning of the handkerchief? I don’t remember.” I poured out my words like a storm.

Endimion opened his mouth dumbly, recalling the conversation of that day.

Come to think of it, he really hadn’t explained its meaning. He had just asked if she would give him a handkerchief if he won.

“…Sorry, Honey. It was my—”

“Why are you getting angry? Is it wrong for me to be close to Frinel?”

“It’s not that…!”

“Then the one who should be angry is me, Endimion.”

Snatching the divorce document from his desk, I muttered in a low voice. “You’ve married another woman besides me, deceiving me.”

Endimion’s head slowly lifted, shocked. Lobelia’s emerald eyes, always beautiful, now glinted like those of a beast.

“I’ll go now.”

“Ho-Honey…!”

He hastily stood up, but all he could do was watch in bewilderment as Lobelia left the room.