Chapter 95

Here is the English translation:

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This is an announcement. The title of "The Villainous Young Lady Wants to Be a Hikikomori" will change to "After Reincarnation, I Became the Villainous Young Lady, So I Will Be a Hikikomori." I will announce this here first. The change is scheduled for this month.

To make it easier to understand, I plan to keep the previous title somewhere.

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In the end, both Princesses and Prince Elmedia were immediately sent back.

Princess Mezarin glared at Prince Elmedia, who seemed unsatisfied until the end, with a fierce expression. And Countess Patricia saw them off with a strained smile.

I was stunned throughout the sudden violent incident.

When I realized, a wet bandage was applied to my slightly twisted wrist.

By the way, I wonder if Bella and the knights who were blown away are okay.

I told Anna to deliver consolation money, medicine for injuries, and flowers to the injured maids, knights, and soldiers.

I feel terribly sorry for involving them in such a nightmare.

Even though it was part of their job, it's too pitiful.

For them, it must be difficult to guard and show respect to a royal family member they cannot respect.

The next day, Jibril, with a crumpled face, bowed to me.

"I'm sorry, Onee-sama!"

"Jibril? What happened?"

"I was too lenient! I shouldn't have tried to make them fall from grace again by combining the two of them! I should have known that the meat princess had no manners or common sense!"

"Jibril...?"

"I learned that Prince Elmedia was trying to force his way into the tea party. He was already on the move...

So, I leaked information to Princess Ophelia to intervene. I thought that as a more authoritative and intelligent person, the maids couldn't ignore her even if she was a secondary princess.

I thought that if she was manipulated by the self-centered meat princess and exposed her true colors... but I was too naive!

I never thought that the meat princess would be so stupid! She hasn't grown at all!

...I'm not good enough, I'm still too lenient."

Yes, Jibril. I didn't think Prince Elmedia would be so passionate either.

I thought he was short-sighted, but I never imagined he would cause a commotion among such distinguished people... He was yelling and causing a fuss without even greeting anyone.

Even if Jibril tried to stop him or push him, he would have continued to cause a commotion.

"It's okay, Jibril. The table was broken, but I'm not injured."

Jibril, I don't want my little sister to do such dangerous jobs.

I didn't expect that anyone would go so far as to cause a commotion. No one would think that. After all, aren't royal family members expected to be thoughtful and make sound judgments?

I don't think I have that either...

Aunt Patricia is fuming and plans to lodge a severe protest as a member of the Fortuna Duke family.

She won't say anything to the princesses or the secondary princess, but she will confront the Elder Council with "What kind of royal education do you have?"

However, thanks to the combined charges against Prince Elmedia and Princess Ophelia, I can avoid dealing with them for a while. It's a good result, isn't it?

He is supposed to leave in the afternoon, so I will comfort Jibril by then. When Aunt Patricia returns, I will do my best to support and comfort her.

But the second meat tackle still haunts my dreams.

Prince Elmedia, dressed in a whipped cream-decorated dress, rolls around while scattering sweets.

Why do unpleasant things stick in my memory?

...I also have dreams about when Father passed away.

Sometimes it's in the audience chamber, or at a funeral where Father's face is blacked out, but occasionally, I have happy dreams about Father and the Latighe Duke family.

When Anna notices that I am having nightmares, she wakes me up. When I wake up, Chappe, Honey, and Anna are looking at me.

I need to be strong, but I can't manage it.

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I put Mother Latighe's letter in a locked jewelry box.

It's more valuable than any gem, and I don't want anyone to see it. I want to keep it safe.

Inside, there are also letters from Jibril, Micaelis, and Kishutaria. Julius never gives me any.

But I think Julius is the one who sends the new products from Rose Brand occasionally.

I asked Anna to tell her the location of the key to my room. Inside are cookie shoe and éclair recipes that I couldn't share before, and design books for dresses and accessories that I wanted to popularize. There are other small items, but that's fine.

Anna had a sour face, saying, "Letting Julius touch the young lady's desk..."

But these are for the Rose Brand. It's best if Julius has them.

I hope it will help Mother Latighe.

This world is a male-dominated society. Generally, the heads of households and the country are mostly men.

It's not that women are despised, but it's a fact that many men think women should be protected. I don't feel much discrimination, maybe because it's a dating sim? Or maybe I'm just naive.

Aunt Patricia is the same, but the lady of the house supports the household as much as the steward or the heir.

In conversations among women, they read and analyze the situations of various households.

A single dress or piece of jewelry can be a matter of competition.

Therefore, Mother Latighe, who has been setting trends for years and wearing them consistently, is highly supported by the ladies.

Through Mother Latighe, being able to get new products and be ahead of trends is an honor for women.

Julius will use them well. Much better than I could.

Still... Anna and Julius have served me and the Latighe Duke family for a long time, so I think they have a deep bond.

Sometimes a cold atmosphere blows, but I think they are comrades in battle in a work sense.

"Hey, Anna. What do you think of Julius?"

"He's a capable piece of human trash."

I wasn't looking for romance, but Anna's smile turned into a mask-like expression, and I felt a quiet rejection.

To call someone human trash... Isn't that harsh?

"Anna, Julius is indeed strict with himself and others. He can be a bit mean, but he's a kind person."

"The young lady is being deceived!!!!"

She denied it with a bite. Why the full denial and such a tragic face?

It's like when I had a slight fever. Why does Anna see Julius so negatively?

"Then, what about Kishutaria?"

"She is a respected person. I think she is excellent. However, she is also difficult... I hope she can control that heretical person and not let them interfere.

Kishutaria-sama can sometimes be a bit too much."

"What about Micaelis?"

"He is a wonderful person. At his age, he is renowned as both a count and a knight.

Not only his character and family background, but his slightly clumsy yet passionate and sincere nature is also well-liked by women.

With Jibril-sama, she can get cooperation."

Why is she so enthusiastic...?

Is something a bit off? But Kishutaria and Micaelis are highly evaluated.

"Princess, are you finally considering a fiancé?"

Her body stiffened at those words.

I thought it wasn't that, but another voice whispered that it couldn't be said otherwise.

Given my current situation, the possibility of having multiple fiancés and husbands is not small. No, it's almost certain. The priority is the royal family, but I can't let the Latighe Duke family, which is the highest-ranking noble family, become extinct.

I am no longer allowed to become a commoner or go to a convent.

Even if I commit a capital crime, I will be confined to a palace rather than a noble prison. If I can't have children or fall seriously ill, I might be able to leave the castle...

"Princess, I respect Albert-sama's decision.

But please, at least stop that sinister glasses-wearing man. I want to accidentally slip and poison him so much, he is so corrupt."

"Why do you hate Julius so much...?"

"I don't like that he, despite being evil, has the audacity to admire the angelic Albert-sama."

He is very capable? But why do you hate him so much?

I'm not that kind of angel... My self-evaluation and others' evaluations differ.

Could it be...

I looked at Anna in surprise. Her face turned pale.

"Princess, if I have made a huge mistake by thinking I like, admire, or have a crush on that man, please discard it. It's a disgusting delusion.

To me, Julius is a colleague, but more importantly, he is a poisonous insect that approaches my beloved princess."

"Pyaa..."

I was denied more than I expected.

Anna's fierce demeanor made me involuntarily scream.

Anna must be desperate. She usually calls me "Princess" or "Highness" in public, but she reverted to "Young Lady."

I vowed never to bring up this topic again.

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There are only about three men I trust enough to recommend as fiancés.

They are unmarried and have no fiancés.

However, I feel hesitant to involve them in my very troublesome situation.

I have thought about it many times, but asking someone to ruin their life for me is very heavy. If they refuse, I will never approach them again.

To begin with, I think they have shown me some affection... but using that feels wrong. Noble marriages are often between families, but I don't quite get used to it, maybe because of my previous life's mindset. Is my awareness thin?

Even if I choose one of the three, they are all excellent.

Kishutaria can stabilize the Latighe Duke family and is very powerful. His influence is significant among the nobles. Kishutaria, as the head of the family, can move effectively, and I won't feel burdened... although I have caused him a lot of trouble. However, the royal family and the Elder Council are likely to be negative about welcoming Kishutaria—since Father passed away, the Latighe family has not declined but has become unstable. This has increased their power.

However, shaking the Latighe family is dangerous. There is no other head of the family besides Kishutaria.

I don't know about the Elder Council, but I don't think the royal family can lead the nobles. Father's approval of King Lauses stabilized the reign.

If Micaelis were to help Kishutaria, his family and character are impeccable. He was once considered a suitable match for a princess, indicating he is among the top-tier noble families.

A social novice is not familiar with the situation, but according to Jibril and Aunt Patricia, he is in the upper-middle or middle-upper class among the upper nobles. The difference in evaluation depends on whether you judge by ability or by youth and title.

Although slightly lower than a duke, his family has a distinguished background. He has connections in both the knight and noble layers.

In terms of stability, Micaelis might be the best.

As a knight, his family has significant influence in the military, and he has many supporters due to his character.

Julius has connections with the emerging nobles and merchants. Although a viscount is slightly less secure compared to a duke or count, he could be adopted into another family without issues.

His skill in handling things means he could easily manipulate a less capable family. Julius himself is a viscount and has built his position and wealth in one generation. The Rose Company owes much to his abilities.

He is best suited as a strategist. He is adept at achieving maximum results with minimal effort.

He is very capable. Intelligent or skilled in cunning, he is strong in all kinds of negotiations and political maneuvering.

King Lauses gave me a total of eight Sandislights. Even if I distribute them among the three, I want to keep a few as spares. The Sandislights are of high quality as both gems and magic stones. When the boundary magic, which is currently unstable, improves, I want to make amulets and give them to Anna and Jibril.

But, who should I choose first... or should I not choose at all?

"I'm so troubled... What should I do?"

If it were Father, he would have solved the problem with a swift and decisive approach.

He would have prevented the problem from even arising.

I can't make such a shameless request to the three of them.

Kishutaria wouldn't welcome me, even if she is my sister-in-law by blood. Micaelis wouldn't be happy, even if I am the daughter of his benefactor. Julius would probably look at me with a harsh expression, saying he has no memory of raising such a promiscuous woman. The harshest reaction would be a blatant look of disgust, or a polite rejection.

I am, in the end, afraid.

When I choose someone and abandon someone else, and impose my wishes—when someone I love and cherish leaves me.

Who to choose and who to abandon.

That choice weighs heavily on my heart.

This is something I must decide. And I must accept the consequences, whatever they may be.

This decision will affect many people. I should probably consult someone, but their subjective opinions will inevitably influence the decision.

Anna would probably recommend Kishutaria, Jibril would recommend Micaelis, and Aunt Patricia would likely push for someone from the Fortuna family.

I don't want anyone to guess who I might choose.

I have no one to consult.

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