The Reincarnated Villainous Noble Still Won't Try His Best! - Chapter 24 : Jealousy?

Chapter 24 : Jealousy?

“Marius-kun!!”

Flora’s arm reached out and she grabbed the collar of my shirt.

Naturally, the forward momentum I had came to an abrupt stop.

It felt like my neck was being strangled.

“—Guh!? H-Hey… let go… of my collar…”

“Ah, I’m so sorry!”

Flora quickly let go.

“Cough, cough! That was rough…”

“I’m really sorry! I just reacted without thinking…”

“Well, I guess I was partly to blame too, so I’ll let it slide. But I’m still refusing the lap pillow.”

“Why!? Why not!?”

“Rather, why would you think I’d say yes? Do you have flowers blooming in your head?”

“That’s too mean!! Marius-kun, you’re being cruel…”

*Sniff*

Flora had learned how to fake cry.

This was the worst… Because it was super effective.

“If anything, I’m the one being bullied here…”

Not only did she physically choke me, but now she was guilt-tripping me by playing the victim.

Now, who’s really the cruel one here?

“Besides, that was embarrassing for both of us. Why would you even want to do it again?”

“W-Well… actually… I kind of enjoyed it…”

“The lap pillow?”

“Yeah.”

“……”

There’s definitely something wrong with this girl.

Finding that situation enjoyable is borderline insanity.

“So, please? Just one more time! Let me give you a lap pillow again!”

“Goodnight~”

I waved my hand and started heading back.

“Wait, don’t just leave!”

This time, she grabbed my arm.

“No way~ I might consider other requests, but a lap pillow is an absolute no.”

“You suddenly sound so manly… But I still really, really want to do it! Please!”

“You want to do that so badly? Over a mere lap pillow?”

“To me, it’s not just a lap pillow! It’s a chance to reminisce about my precious memories with you, Marius-kun!”

“A lap pillow doesn’t have that kind of effect.”

“Mine does!”

“Amazing. Go make a doll or something instead.”

For the third time, I started walking away.

Of course, she grabbed me again.

“I won’t let go until you agree.”

“Weren’t you just asking nicely a moment ago? This is starting to feel like a threat.”

“I just really want to do it! Just once! Just the tip is fine, I promise!”

[TL/N : *Intense Side-Eye*]

“I did not need to hear that… Sigh. Fine, just let go already.”

This wasn’t going to end unless I gave in first.

I shrugged my shoulders in defeat.

“Eh? Really?”

“You said you wouldn’t let go until I agreed, right? It’s a pain, so I’ll just do it. Just for a bit, though.”

“Thank you, Marius-kun! I knew you were kind after all!”

“That doesn’t sound like something someone who just forced me into this should be saying.”

…Is she turning into another Lilia?

Where did the kind-hearted saintess go?

“No complaining. Alright then, let’s meet in the courtyard before noon tomorrow. Make sure you wake up, okay?”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Say ‘yes’ properly!”

“Yesss.”

“Don’t drag it out.”

“Yes.”

“Good. See you tomorrow. Goodnight, Marius-kun.”

“Goodnight.”

At last, Flora returned to her room.

I turned around and headed to my own room.

“Alright, I’m sleeping in until the afternoon tomorrow.”

I never actually said I’d go.

Sleeping late is not a crime after all.

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The conclusion?

Sleeping late was a crime.

I was peacefully dozing off around noon when Flora came and forcefully woke me up, and I immediately understood my mistake.

Because right in front of me… was a demon disguised as a saint.

Her face looked like the usual Flora, but behind her, I could see a terrifyingly fearsome demon.

The murderous aura coming off her was strong enough to devour me whole.

It was terrifying.

“Hey, Marius-kun.”

“Yes.”

“I’m pretty sure I told you yesterday, right? We were supposed to meet in the courtyard before noon.”

“Yes.”

“So why are you still in bed when it’s already past noon?”

“Yes.”

…Because my blanket was really comfortable.

“That’s not an answer.”

“The temperature was perfect today…”

“Yeah, it’s a nice day, isn’t it?”

“Right?”

“But we made a promise, didn’t we?”

“Yes.”

“And promises have to be kept, right?”

“Yes.”

“Are you reflecting on your actions?”

“Not at all.”

“You’re coming with me.”

“—Guh!? Again…!?”

Just like yesterday, Flora grabbed me by the collar.

But this time, it didn’t stop there.

She dragged me out of my room like a sack of potatoes.

Forget the saint or demon—my cousin was a gorilla.

And so, I was forcibly taken to the courtyard.

“Alright. Let’s do this properly. Lie down, Marius-kun.”

“…Seriously?”

“Seriously.”

“I just need a moment to brace myself—”

“Nope. Hurry up.”

“Yes.”

There was no room for argument.

I gave up and rested my head on her lap.

“How is it, Flora-san?”

“Why are you using formal speech?… But yes, it’s perfect. This is exactly what I wanted.”

“I see.”

I didn’t really get it, but if she was happy, then whatever.

I was too tired to think anymore, so I shut my eyes.

And then—

“You seem to be having fun, Marius-sama.”

A voice rang out.

Reflexively, I responded.

“Does it look that way?”

“Yes. You’ve buried your face in the lap of a beautiful woman… You seem to be enjoying yourself very, very much.”

“……”

The voice and tone were familiar.

I abruptly opened my eyes.

And standing there, without a doubt, was Her Highness, the Third Princess, Lilia.

I shot up immediately.

And then—

“Th-this isn’t what it looks like!”

“Is that so?”

“This is all a misunderstanding! I wasn’t getting a lap pillow!”

“I haven’t even accused you of anything yet… But, Marius-sama, may I ask you just one thing?”

“W-what is it?”

“Cheating… would warrant the death penalty, wouldn’t it?”

“I’m really, truly sorry.”

I instantly prostrated myself on the ground.

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TL : zenon_xt