The Crazy Villainess in This Area Is Me

Two years had passed since Frinel and Lobelia’s marriage. Although they were still in their golden age, we didn’t have children. They believed they needed to spend enough time with Merilly and Roseni, making up for the time they had been apart.

Thanks to Frinel and Lobelia’s efforts, the two children, who had many scars, grew up beautifully. Moreover, Merilly and Roseni even got accepted into the academy’s kindergarten, which was difficult for even royalty to enter.

Despite the two years, the two of us boasted such deep affection without a single quarrel.

“

!”

Roseni, who had fallen asleep holding Merilly’s hand, suddenly opened her eyes. Soon, Merilly also woke up, looking surprised.

“Roseni, I had a strange dream…”

“

, Merilly too?” Roseni blinked her large eyes.

They had just finished a whole cake covered with sweet and soft strawberry cream and were taking a comfortable nap. It was hard to explain, but they had a mysterious dream that prevented them from sleeping deeply.

“There were two huge and beautiful jewels in the water.”

“

is it true? Were they turquoise?”

“Oh gosh! How did you know, Merilly?”

“I had the same dream! The shape was heart-shaped…”

“Me too!”

The two children raised their voices, unable to hide their surprise.

“It’s strange that we both had the same dream.”

“Yes, I think we should tell mother. Right?”

“Yes, especially since father is not here right now…”

Merilly hung her head with a sullen face.

Two weeks ago, bandits from a neighboring kingdom crossed the border, causing significant damage. As a result, the villagers near the border suffered property damage, and some even died.

Frinel, feeling responsible as the emperor, left for the site himself. Lobelia considered stepping in to solve the issue, but Frinel was capable of handling a mere bandit group on his own.

“Let’s go!”

“Yes, let’s go!”

Holding hands affectionately, Roseni and Merilly went up to the second floor where Lobelia was.

“Greetings to the princesses.” Chelsea, the head maid of the empress’s palace, bowed to them. Since discovering that Lobelia was a descendant of the Shinsu clan, she has been more loyal than ever.

“Shall I announce to Her Majesty, Your Highnesses?”

“Yes, please announce it, Chelsea.”

“Thank you.”

Chelsea smiled contentedly at the mature response of the two children and knocked on the door of the office. “Your Majesty, the princesses are here.”

* * *

At that moment, the office door flew open. With a pale face, I hugged my two daughters tightly.

“My vitamins!”

“Mother!”

“Mother, has the work been very hard?”

Roseni patted my back and asked worriedly. Merilly also lowered her eyebrows, looking at my complexion.

“Because father isn’t here, is Mother working harder?”

“Yes…” It was true, though I was embarrassed to admit it.

Holding my beloved daughters’ hands, I led them into the office. I then sat comfortably on the sofa in front of the table.

“Chelsea, could you bring some tea?”

It was my first break in five hours. With the emperor away, I realized just how burdensome the empress’s work was. It was a time when I could fully appreciate Frinel’s capabilities.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“And chocolate cake too.”

“I want cocoa too.”

Seizing the opportunity, Roseni and Merilly naturally added their requests.

When Chelsea opened her mouth in confusion, I propped my chin on my hands on the table and spoke playfully. “I heard my lovely princesses ate a whole cake this morning.”

The children’s eyes darted away from me awkwardly.

“If you promise to brush your teeth thoroughly after eating.” I smiled gently at them.

“Of course!”

“Mother is the best!”

Parents can’t win against their children, and seeing them like this, I couldn’t help but give in. I smiled and nodded to Chelsea.

“I’ll prepare it right away.” Chelsea also smiled and left the office, soon returning with a cake dripping with shiny chocolate cream, cocoa, and jasmine tea for me.

“

!”

“Here, Merilly, you eat first.” Roseni handed the cake plate placed before her to Merilly.

Merilly also offered the cocoa cup, which was first poured, to Roseni. “Drink the cocoa, Roseni.”

Seeing such caring gestures, I couldn’t help but smile. “But why did our princesses come to see Mom?” Warming my body with hot tea, I asked curiously.

It was unusual for my lovely and smart daughters to visit me during my working hours as an empress. They believed they shouldn’t interrupt the time I dedicated to my people as the empress. If such thoughtful princesses came at this time, there must be something important.

“Ah, that’s!”

“We know we shouldn’t bother you… but something amazing happened!”

“It’s okay to interrupt as much as you want. It was perfect timing.” I playfully tapped my shoulder, making a joke.

Merilly and Roseni exchanged glances.

“Roseni, you tell.”

“No, Merilly, you tell.”

“Then…” Finally, Merilly began to explain why they had come. “In the dream, we were in the imperial palace. There was a very beautiful golden pond. And inside the pond were two heart-shaped turquoise jewels!”

“Turquoise jewels?”

“Yes. But the strange thing is, Roseni had the same dream as me.”

“…What?” I blinked slowly in surprise.

How could the two children have the same dream? And the content of the dream seemed unusual.

“

…”

It seemed like a conception dream.

Come to think of it, just before Frinel left, we had a very passionate night filled with love.

My face turned red as I cleared my throat. “Usually, such dreams are called conception dreams.”

“Conception dreams? I know about that! My conception dream was about a cute grape!” Roseni said excitedly.

I nodded, thinking it was fortunate that Roseni didn’t recall Magorit. “That’s right. A dream you have before birth. But it’s strange. Merilly’s conception dream was a very small and cute green apple.”

“Wow, Merilly’s is a fruit too?”

“Yes! Grapes and apples. So cute!”

The two girls giggled with clear laughter.

Watching them happily, I continued. “Jewels can also be conception dreams. Sometimes, you dream someone else’s conception dream. That dream might be someone else’s conception dream.”

“Could it be…”

“Mother’s conception dream? We might be getting a sibling!”

At her explanation, Roseni and Merilly’s faces lit up. Since Frinel and Lobelia’s marriage, they had been wishing for a sibling.

“We should call the imperial doctor right away!”

“Chelsea!” Roseni and Merilly urgently called for Chelsea.

Understanding the situation, I too was excited and called the imperial doctor. And then…

“It’s a pregnancy. Congratulations, Your Majesty!” The imperial doctor, who checked my pulse, confirmed my pregnancy.

While Roseni and Merilly cheered, I was the only one in shock.