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 144: Perhaps God Will Forgive Me for Being Stern

Chapter 144: Perhaps God Will Forgive Me for Being Stern

Merely facing this challenge was enough to dispel my feelings of inferiority, as waves of superiority, happiness, and contentment washed over me.

“U-Understood.”

“Oh, you get it!! As expected of a noble of our Holy Kingdom!!”

“Well, it’s only natural…”

“Look at that humility. There’s nothing more prideful than being the ruler of this country!!”

And thus, Queen Blanche showered me with praise.

In the first place, I only managed to involve myself with orphans in the shadows because I couldn’t step onto the main stage. Objectively, I was aware that I possessed superior abilities and intelligence compared to other nobles, but my chances to ascend to the main stage were constantly thwarted by other high-ranking nobles. This incident has finally clarified that.

However, this time, thanks to Queen Blanche secretly visiting my domain, the higher-ranking nobles couldn’t hinder it. As a result, my competence has become known to Queen Blanche.

And now, my era is about to begin.

The first step is highly likely promotion to a title higher than a baron.

“Would you mind stepping away for a moment? I need to have a conversation with Gaius. We can exchange greetings later when I visit your estate. Could you please prepare and wait for me there?”

“Understood… Well then, I shall take my leave. Excuse me.”

When Emperor Gaius and Queen Blanche visited the church earlier today, I was infuriated and my mind went blank. Who could have predicted that it would turn into such a fantastic day? For now, I must prioritize welcoming Queen Blanche rather than thinking about Saint Hildegard.

In welcoming Queen Blanche, I must ensure there are no shortcomings. If anything goes wrong, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Queen Blanche has graced me with might slip away.

And so, without delay, I rushed back home in my carriage, gathered the staff, and began preparations to receive Queen Blanche.

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[Blanche’s POV]

“So, is there something you want to say to me, Gaius?”

Facing Gaius, the cause of my unwanted responsibilities and having to visit the estate of the infamous and useless noble Prevost with an unwanted smile, I didn’t hide my annoyance as I posed the question. 

If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be in this situation, burdened with unnecessary tasks and forced to deal with Prevost. Perhaps even God would forgive me for taking a harsh tone with Gaius, considering he’s the one who caused the circumstances that led to this.