Volume 2 Chapter 2 (1/2)
Ball of the Villainess and Supporting Characters Part II
Shortly after changing into reeting each other were slowly breaking off, and the ball began
The regularly held balls are both a gathering place and scheround
Thus all the woeously for appraisal, while sharp-eyed men made advances and appraised the women
……Putting aside the sordid circu the royal ball at least once
I a by myself
Even though it’s my first time at a ball
Rather than feeling lonely, I felt miserable
Because I didn't want a repeat of the earlier incident, I had Keika wait in the room and decided to attend the ball alone
Although the role of escort was her main duty, to drop out before the actual event was not really a laughable matter
I gave her a so the incident, but she keptabout retted her actions……
”A pleasure tohead of Rujil, how is your first ball?”
”A pleasure likewise, I a myself”
Occasionally people would coet lady they would instantly rush away
Thus I ended up as a wallfloith a glass of fruit juice
But anyhow…
Attending a ball, is just in na much from it
The typical social debut for a noble daughter is around sixteen
Hence, I will not be invited to dance
If there was actually any adult irl, even in this world he would surely be labeled as a dangerous man
That aside there was one more factor
Fortunately, being the head of a clan of h I also tentatively hold the position of count, nota ”noble”
My bloodline is what strengthens
Therefore I don’t need to step into that world which is voracious when it comes to relationshi+ps
Obviously that didn't mean complete free love is allowed, but rather I don't have to think about annoying political es, which is very helpful
To begin withlike external political h father and mother are different That was a special case
……Well, even upon reaching the period of a” that is
Since the author had written so
Because the presence of her villainess was so strong even with her char appearance, her very existence is way too powerful and villain-like, she ended up being a sheltered girl who never received any letters of e
For one, there are several boys with heights similar to mine in the venue
It would seeht their sons in order to partner up with me
But perhaps the previous exchange had spread about, as everyone was keeping far away fro their eyes in fear
This situation must be what the words ‘you will not be cursed by a God you do not come in contact with’¹
Perhaps they think that if they displease ency situation, the weight of responsibility must be heavy for the boys
―――No, I don't mind Love and such
This wasa childhood friend ro like that
I a able to watch over onii-sama's youth secretly
I’ that this was a dry life, or this is why no one wants to be a villain
”Haah………”
”Oh, are you tired? Miss Origa”
I had unintentionally closedfrom above
Oh my…
This voice was certainly, if I recall, from that man with a bear-like physique
With a friendly sently patted
”It's been a while, it would appear you've grown quite a lot, I was surprised”
The Marquis and head of one of the five great ic clans, the Wood Clan, Harvester-sama
I met him several times in the mansion back when Gil-sama hadn't entered our house yet
I havethose times
But ever since taking charge over Gil-saain
In the bloodthirsty environment of the Rujil house, a person like Harvester-sama was my ideal father and someone I secretly yearned for
The parent-child relationshi+ps in our house was a bit that… So even more so
”It's been a while, Marquis Harvester-sa over as head”
”Oh no, don't worry about it Ah-, you, bring a sweet drink for Miss Origa”
The attendant gave a bow and left to obtain a beverage, after giving a side-long glance Harvester-sae body down
As I ondering why he had ordered his attendant to leave, tilting my head mentally in confusion, he then hid his mouth with his wide hand in display
Just as I bracedsecret that must be said in a public place
”I was quite surprised at theif ed that le year”
It would appear I was overthinking it, but I could only return a wry smile to the playful smile on his face
Ahh……as I thought what happened earlier was spreading
Since it even reached the Marquis, it would see treated as an established fact now
Anyways, I rather he didn't teasetoo tense
Since he already knows h society is probably also obvious to him
When I unintentionally glared at hih
”I have soo introduce yourself”
As he said this, I could see a boy fro body
He looked a bit older than e as Gil-sama
His expression was sharp but still had the features of a young child
Being pushed forth in front of runtled look on his face
……Hmm?
This person, have I seen him somewhere before?
”Nice to a Emelda Rujil”
His attire appeared well-ht hiician
Seeing that he was perhaps related to Harvester-sareeted him, but he merely snorted and looked away
I was slightly taken aback by his obvious show of displeasure and wondered whether so happened to him at the ball
Although this was co from me, children can be quite moody
”Now Atlas, introduce yourself properly”
Harvester-saed hiruntled
I didn't really mind and I smiled at Harvester-sa by
Anyhow, a grayish-black hair along with brown eyes is not really that uncommon but……
It felt like I've seen hi my shut-in lifestyle for the past few years it should be impossible
As I was thinking about that, the boy finally spoke up
”Atlas ……Atlas Ville Harvester”
After being warned again he simply stated his name in a flat and expressionless manner
The eyes which were a similar brown like the Marquis beside him indicated their blood relation
In the lineage of the wood clan, the first son will take on the name of Harvester
Eh? So could it be that this is the next Marquis?
……Atlas?
Wait…”Atlas of the Wood”?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-I remember now!