I Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble, Nothing More Than the Hero’s Foil: Since the Hero Can Only Bring Misery to My Favorite Heroine, I’ll Use My Game Knowledge and Over-the-Top Effort to Rewrite the Scenario and Make Her Happy. - Chapter 35

“W-What on earth are you saying, Selvia!?”

I pleaded, my face burning with embarrassment.

Couldn’t she have picked a better time to say that—especially with her father standing right here?

“And that’s not all. Cain-nisama loves me so much that he once tied me up, shouted, ‘You will be mine forever, Selvia!’, and even pretended to whip me—just for fun!”

“GYAAAAAH! Stop publicly executing me!”

I panicked and immediately clamped my hand over her mouth.

“Mmmph… Mmphhh…!”

“…I see. So you two have a rather… unique way of expressing your love. That’s quite the surprise.”

Angela blinked, clearly taken aback.

“But, Lady Selvia, I have already been personally invited to a private dinner with Cain-sama. Would you kindly step aside?”

Angela clung to my right arm, leaning in with an elegant smile.

A delicate floral fragrance tickled my nose, making my heart race involuntarily.

“A d-date!? Just the two of you!?”

“Wait, no! I never said just the two of us! Angela seemed hungry, so I simply invited her to eat!”

“In that case, I’ll be joining you as well. And tonight, let’s bathe together again, Cain-nisama.”

Determined not to lose, Selvia grabbed onto my left arm and leaned in as well.

To make matters worse, she pressed her chest against me—a bold move she had never done before.

Wait… wasn’t this way too aggressive?

Was it just me, or were her advances getting progressively bolder?

“N-No more bathing together!”

“That’s the job of a servant. I can hardly believe a saint and the fiancée of Cain-sama would behave in such a way.”

“Hmph… It’s part of our marital duties. Isn’t that right, Cain-nisama?”

Despite being caught between two beautiful girls, I couldn’t enjoy the moment at all.

Selvia and Angela were glaring daggers at each other, their silent battle intense and unforgiving.

“…Well, I must say, I feel quite reassured now, seeing how close you and Cain-dono truly are, Lady Selvia.”

Edward chuckled heartily.

“However, Princess Angela, this is still a military camp. We cannot provide you with a meal befitting your noble status, nor can we offer you suitable accommodations. If you wish, I can personally escort you to a proper establishment in the royal capital.”

“Father, good job!”

Selvia gave her father a thumbs up.

Once again, Lord Edward had come to my rescue.

“Hehe. I appreciate the offer, Viscount Fernando. But there is no need to trouble yourself.”

Angela gracefully stepped back and snapped her fingers.

“Come forth, Death Knights!”

“””Yes, Your Highness!”””

Several shadowy figures emerged and knelt before Angela.

They were regal yet eerie—undead knights, exuding a sinister aura.

“WHAT!? Dullahans!?”

A wave of panic swept through the soldiers.

But instead of preparing for battle, the Death Knights swiftly and effortlessly set up an extravagant round table with finely crafted chairs.

“Princess, today’s tea is Earl Grey, made with Bergand region tea leaves.”

“Thank you, Sebas. Ahhh, the bergamot aroma is simply divine.”

Angela elegantly took a seat, while an undead butler poured her tea from a silver pot.

In an instant, our rugged military camp had been transformed into a scene from a royal tea party.

“From this day forward, Cain-sama is our master. You shall address him as ‘My Lord’ and show him the respect he deserves.”

“””Yes, Princess!”””

“””We swear our loyalty, My Lord!”””

The Death Knights raised their swords in a solemn salute, pledging their undying loyalty to me.

I was completely at a loss for words.

What was I supposed to say in response to this!?

“W-Wait, Angela… Are you seriously living this luxuriously even in enemy territory?”

“But of course. My Death Knights also include my personal dressers and makeup artists. No matter the situation, I must uphold my dignity and grace as a princess of the Atlas Empire.

A proper lady must always be prepared to host guests with fine tea, keep her attire spotless, and maintain an air of elegance, even on the battlefield.

That is my belief.”

We were speechless.

As a boss character in the game, Angela’s personal life had never been explored.

Now, I was witnessing it firsthand, and it was absolutely insane.

“So, Viscount Fernando, there is no need to worry. As you can see, I am perfectly equipped to maintain the dignity of an imperial princess even here.”

“…I-I see…”

Angela waved him off dismissively, as if he were her subordinate.

Seriously—what kind of arrogant slave was this!?

“Come, Cain-sama, please sit across from me.

I’m terribly sorry, Lady Selvia, but there are only two seats.”

“…What?”

Wait a minute—she expected us to eat our military rations at this ridiculously elegant noble table!?

And sitting across from Angela while being watched by her army of sinister undead knights!?

Talk about uncomfortable.

“HYAAHAHAH! HELL YEAH! I’m a war hero, baby!”

Just then, the most tactless man in our army swaggered in—Gordon.

Thank you, Gordon. You just saved me.

“And guess what!? I’m swimming in noble ladies!

They kept telling me, ‘Facing an undead horde was so brave! You’re amazing!’ Damn right, I am! It’s finally MY time to shine!”

Completely ignoring Angela, I turned to Gordon.

“Gordon, tomorrow, there’s a victory banquet at the royal palace. Prince Leon will be there, correct?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Then I want you to spread the word—Selvia is no longer a ‘false saint.’ She is the daughter of the Hero Who Slayed the Undead. Make sure everyone knows.”

“Cain-nisama…!”

Selvia’s voice trembled with emotion.

“Ha! Got it! I’m the star of this war, after all! HYAAHAHAHA! I’ll boast about it all night long!”

“Lord Cain, you have my eternal gratitude for protecting my daughter’s honor!”

Lord Edward suddenly knelt before me in formal submission.

“Once again, I, Viscount Edward Fernando, pledge my loyalty to you.

Whether your enemies be the Kingdom or the Empire, I will march into battle by your side!”

“I’m with you too, Cain-sama! I, Gordon of the Ochival family, will follow you for life! You can do whatever you want with my house!”

“Oh my! Cain-nisama has effectively become the leader of the Fernando-Ochival alliance!”

Selvia clapped her hands in admiration.

With these three noble houses united, neither the Kingdom nor the Empire could ignore us any longer.

“…It feels strange to surpass my father in status, but… fine.

I accept the title of leader of the Three-House Alliance.”

I glanced around at my new allies and made my declaration.

At that moment, I had no idea…

That this alliance would one day change the course of history.

“Huh? Cain-sama…?

What about our dinner date…?”

Angela sat frozen, clutching her teacup, completely ignored.