The Villainess Whom I Had Served for 13 Years Has Fallen-Chapter 264: The girl who likes Mikhail (2)
The woman standing before Hanna was named Shuen.
She was the precious eldest daughter of the Marquis of Tetra, a family known for producing scholars. Shuen was renowned for her arrogant personality and for speaking without thinking. What made her especially notable was her exceptional talent in magic, which had led her to be adopted by not one but two tower masters.
Hanna didn’t like Shuen.
"Ohoho!" -A twinge of irritation shot through Hanna. “Hoho...”
Hanna had no interest in befriending a pampered princess who had been spoiled from a young age. She had no desire to get tangled up with someone whose head was filled with nonsense.
Letting out a sigh, Hanna prepared to leave. Every time she talked to Shuen, she felt like her own intelligence was dropping.
“If you’ve got nothing else to say, I’m leaving.” “Wait a minute!” “What?”
Shuen, surprised by Hanna’s cold demeanor, hesitated for a moment, chewing on her lip. Then, as if remembering something important, she raised her hand shyly before quickly returning to her usual confident expression, complete with a smug smile.
“Histania Hanna, do you remember?” “Remember what?” “That I am your rival in love.”
At the mention of a “rival in love,” Hanna’s hand instinctively gripped her sword. Even though her world was tolerant of taking concubines, she wasn’t about to let a woman like Shuen lay claim to her butler.
“W-Wait a second!”
Shuen waved her hands frantically in protest. Hanna had no idea why Shuen, with her less-than-impressive assets compared to certain noblewomen, thought she could compete for anyone’s affections. Hanna's sharp gaze zeroed in on Shuen’s chest, making her stance clear.
“What do you think you’re doing?!” “Just asserting my place as a concubine.” “W-What? Mikhail is married?!” “Mikhail?”
Hanna’s confusion turned to laughter, and she released her grip on her sword. She had misunderstood the situation. If it was about Mikhail, then she had no reason to care. He could be anyone’s problem.
“Oh, so you were talking about Mikhail?” “Of course! Who else in this world could possibly be worthy of someone as perfect as me? Even you said it once—no one is as upright as Mikhail.” “When was that? I thought you were after my butler.” “Butler? You really think I’d be interested in someone like that? Oh-hoho~! That's a compliment, right?” “Yes, absolutely.”
As Shuen’s smile grew wider, Hanna rolled her eyes and chuckled to herself. Despite Shuen’s annoying behavior, she had her endearing moments.
Shuen, feeling triumphant after receiving what she thought was praise, suddenly grew curious. There was something odd about Hanna’s earlier words.
“But, Hanna, does that mean... you don’t like Mikhail anymore?” “Huh? Oh, yeah, why?” “As the vice-president of the ‘Misa-Mo’ fan club, that’s not something I can just ignore!” “There’s a fan club for that?” “Yes! We’ve been running it for three years now. You’re already a member, by the way.” “...?” “I added you!” “Why?” “For fun!”
Hanna couldn’t help but laugh at Shuen’s proud admission, shaking her head at the absurdity. She had no idea about this fan club, and truthfully, she had no interest in Mikhail anymore.
Mikhail...
She had admired him once, back when she respected his sense of justice and his unwavering convictions. She had even felt some attraction to him, not in a romantic sense, but as someone she wanted to emulate.
But now... there was no place for Mikhail in her life.
With a bitter smile, Hanna gently pushed Shuen’s face away.
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“I don’t like him anymore.” “What?” “You can have him.” “What are you talking about?” “I’m saying, I don’t like him anymore. He’s all yours.”
Shuen’s hand dropped, her face slack with disbelief. She opened and closed her mouth like a goldfish, trying to process Hanna’s shocking words.
“That’s impossible.”
To Shuen, the idea that someone could stop liking the most handsome man in the world was inconceivable. After all, what woman wouldn’t adore a beautiful boy?
Shuen placed a hand on Hanna’s shoulder, her expression turning sorrowful. She spoke as though she understood the heartache Hanna must be feeling.
“Hanna, even if you can’t have the gem, it’s okay to admire it from afar.”
Hanna recoiled, slapping Shuen’s hand away.
“Don’t say creepy things like that!” “Hanna.” “Ugh...” “I get it. Mikhail’s just too popular with the beautiful women, right? Yuria admires him, Princess Shartia has her eyes on him, and of course, there's me, the perfect woman.” “You just had to slip your name in there, huh?” “Hanna!”
Shuen clasped Hanna’s hands, her eyes sparkling with determination.
“The ‘Misa-Mo’ fan club will always be open to you. Some members have been rejected by Mikhail, and others secretly hold onto their love.” “I told you, I don’t need it. And stop putting my name in places without my permission.” “Hanna!” “Ugh... quit it!”
Shuen’s voice turned solemn.
“Don’t deny your feelings.” “Haa... Your head is a real flower garden, isn’t it?”
Realizing that Shuen wasn’t going to leave her alone, Hanna decided to finally tell her the truth. If she didn’t, Shuen would just keep bothering her.
“Actually, I... have someone else I like.” “You like someone?” “Yeah. Someone way more handsome and kind than Mikhail.” “Are you dating them?” “No...”
Hanna’s face flushed as she admitted shyly.
“I want to.”
She began tidying the books on the table, hiding her embarrassment. It was the first time she’d ever admitted this to anyone—not even her brother knew. Her cheeks grew warmer as she realized she had shared such a personal thought.
Shuen pouted and hugged her chest tightly.
“Histania Hanna... has a crush?” “No, no! It’s not like that!” “The academy’s iron wall is... in love?”
Shuen’s expression slowly stiffened. At first, she had looked at Hanna with pity, but now, the idea that there might be a man more perfect than Mikhail was starting to bother her.
“I can’t accept this.”
Shuen was upset.
“It’s fine. He’s someone I really like.”
Shuen’s eyes widened in disbelief as she swayed on her feet, clutching the edge of the table for support.
“So, you really don’t like Mikhail anymore?” “How many times do I have to tell you? Shuen, get it through your head already.” “No, I don’t believe it. There’s no one more handsome than Mikhail. The only person more perfect than him is a god.” “Well, maybe he’s a god in a different sense.” “Are you insulting my idol?” “No, it’s a compliment.” “That’s your first warning. Three strikes and you’re out of the ‘Misa-Mo’ fan club.” “Please, kick me out already.”
Ignoring Hanna’s sarcastic plea, Shuen pressed on.
“You’re just deceiving yourself. You’re settling for someone ordinary because you think time is running out!” “Shuen, you’d better watch what you say.” “Did I say something wrong?” “If you insult him, I’ll kill you.” “...Hic!”
Shuen quickly averted her gaze, her voice trembling.
“Anyway, as vice-president of the ‘Misa-Mo’ fan club, I can’t let you just abandon Mikhail like this!”
Hanna sighed deeply, shaking her head in frustration. # Nоvеlight # What was she going to do with this idiot?
“Is that all you wanted to say after showing up here after a year?” “Well, yeah! You never hang out with me anymore, so I came to see you! And now you’re saying all this weird stuff! You even promised to follow Mikhail and me around during the entrance ceremony!” “When did I ever say that?” “You shameless woman!” “How long are you going to keep obsessing over Misa-Mo anyway?”
With tears brimming in her eyes, Shuen puffed out her chest with pride.
“Forever! Mikhail and I are meant to be!”
Hanna shook her head, thinking once again that getting involved with Shuen was a mistake.
“Really? Someone who acts like that is insulting the swordsmanship department?” “Mikhail’s face is pure magic!” “Then, is your chest magic too?” “Pardon?”
Shuen blinked in confusion, glancing down at her chest, which was large enough to obscure her view of her shoes. Her face flushed bright red as she began to sputter.
“G-Ga-ga... chest?! What did you just say?!” “I’ve got things to do. I’m leaving.” “Histania Hanna!”
Shuen didn’t have any real friends.
“Hmph! I’ll never forgive you!”
More precisely, she didn’t have any normal friends.
Much like someone who had been expelled...
At the peaceful mansion of the Desmont family, as usual...
“Hmmnya.”
The young lady with her finger in her nose looked up at me with wide eyes.
“Ricardo.” “Yes, milady?” “Why don’t I have any friends?”
I smiled softly at the obvious question and gave her a gentle response.
“Because you’re too amazing, milady.” “Right?” “That’s a lie.” “Ughhh!”
As she angrily spun her fist, I thought to myself, “If the young lady wants more friends, she’ll have to be reborn.”
“Oh, by the way, milady.” “Hmm?” “I’ll need to step out for a bit.”
Her fingers still in her nose, she tilted her head in confusion at my sudden declaration.
“Going out?” “No, someone’s calling me.” “Who?”
-Academy visit. Ricardo, come by for a bit. -I’d rather not go to the academy. -We’re thinking of installing that convenience store you mentioned, and I need your advice. -Oh... at the academy? -You did say to install it in a place with a lot of people that values convenience. -That’s true, but...
I stopped her from putting her fingers in her mouth and smiled awkwardly.
“A friend who buys me lunch.” “Ah...!”
The young lady pulled a chocolate out of her treasure pouch and handed it to me.
“Take this too.” “Why?” “If you get something, you should give something in return.”
Nodding, I pocketed the chocolate.
‘I should buy her some proper chocolates later.’
After all, anything that came out of that treasure pouch wasn’t exactly hygienic. Not that I was tempted to collect any of it, of course.
