I, Who Was Dismissed as Worthless Failure by my Family and Fiancée, Discovered I had Reincarnated as a Game Character I Raised with Great Care and Vowed to Take Control of my Life and Defy Anyone who Opposes Me. - Chapter 132: Entering My Heart

Chapter 132: Entering My Heart

Even if rumours about male relationships were to spread in the Holy Kingdom, it would remain just that, a rumour in a neighbouring country, and there are plenty of ways to avoid it, like dismissing it as mere false propaganda spread by the nobles of the Holy Kingdom to discredit the Empire. 

Moreover, if it were known that someone like Prevost was Gaius-sama’s preference, the citizens would be even less likely to believe such rumours coming from the Holy Kingdom.

“So, you are the rumoured Holy Maiden, right?”

“Eh? Y-Yes! … Although, it’s just what others call me. In reality, I’m just an orphan taken in by the sisters here, no different from the other orphans. It’s rather awkward to be called Holy Maiden, and it feels like a grand title that I don’t deserve…”

While saying that, Gaius-sama inquired if I was truly the Holy Maiden. I reluctantly confirmed it.

But the idea of being labelled a Holy Maiden was embarrassing, and I couldn’t help but nervously blurt out, “I don’t think of myself that way, and I’m not going around claiming to be a Holy Maiden. I’m just an ordinary girl, like anyone else around here.”

In truth, I didn’t want to be seen as one of those annoying girls who claimed to be the Holy Maiden. And since it was true that others started calling me that, a little excuse like this wouldn’t hurt.

Besides, lying to the Emperor about being a Holy Maiden didn’t sit right with me. I could only accept it as an inevitable consequence. 

The truth is, I’m just an ordinary girl who somehow ended up being carried on a palanquin for some reason, being called a Holy Maiden.

“Hmm, it seems you have quite a low self-esteem.”

“Huh?”

“Even I, the Emperor, have only encountered a few women with such perfect beauty, long legs, and a flawlessly proportioned body like yours, aside from my wife and daughter. Have more confidence; it’s a waste not to. If you start believing and acting as a confident Holy Maiden, you could be hailed as a divine goddess or a saintly mother. Why don’t you realize your potential?”

“I-I’m nothing special…”

“That’s it. Why do you undervalue yourself like that? Don’t you think it’s disrespectful to those who hold you in high regard?” 

And Gaius-sama spoke to me while looking into my eyes.

There have been a few who said similar things before. Even Prevost had complimented my beauty, but until now, I found those words uncomfortable and couldn’t accept them. 

However, Gaius-sama’s words seemed to resonate with me.

Perhaps it’s because his evaluation comes from an objective perspective, knowing he’s not interested in me sexually and genuinely appreciates me for who I am.