The Reincarnated Villainous Noble Still Won't Try His Best! - Chapter 33 : Invitation To Hell
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Chapter 33 : Invitation To Hell
Dear Friend from My Previous Life,
I have been reincarnated into the world of an otome game as the villain.
I’ve been living a fairly enjoyable life, and for someone as lazy as me, I’d say I’m leading a relatively decent lifestyle.
That being said, it’d be a lie to claim that everything has been sailing smoothly.
Lately, things have taken a strange turn — thanks to my inner self running wild, one of the heroines, Flora, has somehow fallen for me.
Even now, looking back, I have absolutely no idea how it happened.
If you, my game-savvy friend, have any advice for me, I’d love to hear it.
…A lot has happened in such a short time.
Now that Flora has finally returned to her family’s estate, the Count of Santa Maria’s household, my daily life has settled back into normalcy.
But knowing how things go, I braced myself for whatever event is bound to come next.
And sure enough, my father has come once again to deliver unfortunate news.
“Listen well, Marius. I have something important to tell you.”
It was early morning in the dining hall when my father spoke with a serious expression.
From experience, I knew that conversations like these never led to anything good.
So, I replied without much enthusiasm.
“Something important, you say?”
“Yes. The message actually arrived yesterday, but I waited to inform you at the right time. It’s easier to explain this way.”
“I see. So the message is the main topic of discussion, then.”
“That’s right. You’re quick to catch on. …Alright, show Marius the letter.”
My father gave an order to the butler standing beside him.
The butler had apparently been prepared, as he swiftly retrieved a single letter from his pocket and placed it in front of me.
“…A letter?”
“You’ll understand once you look. It’s from the royal family. You can see their seal on the back, can’t you?”
As he suggested, I turned the letter over.
Sure enough, there was the exclusive royal seal, along with the signature of His Majesty, the current king.
“There’s no mistaking it… The contents are—”
This was the real deal.
There was undeniable proof that it wasn’t forged.
A strong sense of unease washed over me.
With trepidation, I opened the letter and read its contents.
“A party hosted by the Royal Family?”
“Indeed. It’s not unusual for the royal family to host parties, but this time, it’s not just a simple celebration. Read on.”
“Let’s see… ‘To commemorate the engagement of the Third Princess…’”
“In other words, this party will also serve as the official engagement announcement for you and Princess Lilia. You’re one of the main guests of honor. Congratulations, Marius.”
“I’m… the main guest?”
What the hell? Is this a dream?
But no matter how many times I reread the letter, the words didn’t change.
I even pinched my cheek, but it hurt like hell.
It seemed this was reality. I see…
“I’m sorry, Father. I’m feeling unwell, so I’ll have to skip the party.”
“Absolutely not. You’re the guest of honor.”
“I think I might be on the verge of death.”
“You just finished your entire meal.”
“Gwaaaaaah! M-My stomach! The pain! The agony!”
“Give it up. I know you hate troublesome situations, but this is the royal family we’re talking about. There’s no way you can refuse.”
“I figured that much… What if I go out right now and injure myself in a flashy way?”
“Unfortunately, we can’t allow you to leave the house until the day of the party.”
“Then my only options are falling down the stairs or jumping out a window…”
“Are you seriously considering that!? Do you hate this that much?”
My father looked appalled at my sheer determination to escape.
Don’t underestimate the willpower of a lazy man. Those who have mastered it will even resort to self-destruction.
I wasn’t quite that far gone, but getting injured wasn’t off the table.
“Of course I hate it. Why in the world would I want to attend a party hosted by the royal family? That’s basically a minefield.”
“A… minefield? What are you talking about?”
“A trap that explodes when stepped on. In other words, a royal party is a danger zone. The moment I step foot in there, I won’t make it out unscathed.”
“You’re not heading to a battlefield. It’s just a party, you know?”
“You don’t understand, Father. A party is a gathering of beasts. It’s also a battlefield where nobles compete against each other.”
“Well, I can’t deny that… But you’re still a child. Why do you talk as if you’ve already seen it all?”
“Because I know how reality works… Hah.”
In truth, I didn’t actually know much about parties.
I just didn’t want to meet all the other heroines who would undoubtedly be there.
At the very least, Lilia and Cecilia were guaranteed attendees, and the Count’s daughter, Flora, would also likely be present.
The thought of three heroines gathering in one place was nothing short of a nightmare for me, someone who had reincarnated as the protagonist’s rival.
And if things went really badly, even the last remaining heroine might show up.
Not to mention the protagonist himself.
“…I don’t really get it, but the bottom line is that you cannot refuse an invitation from the royal family. No matter the excuse, your attendance is guaranteed. As the main guest, I expect you to uphold the dignity of House Greylord.”
“That kind of expectation just makes things worse… But fine. I’ll do my best in my own way.”
Placing the letter back on the table, I let out a deep sigh.
A new challenge had already appeared before me.
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