I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 38

Episode 38

(Reem’s Perspective)

“…I’m glad things turned out all right.”

“…Yes.”

“If it weren’t for that adventurer named Ryō, it could have been dangerous.”

“…Indeed.”

As I treated Father’s wounds, I answered so.

My family is of the rank of Viscount, with no large mansion or servants.

My mother passed away when I was born, so now it’s just Father and me living together.

“What’s wrong? You seem distracted since earlier.”

“…Yes.”

“No, it’s not like I want you to agree so readily… Are you okay?”

Father looks at me with concern.

So, I just nodded quietly.

What I was thinking about was… that man named Ryō.

He is… Lord Reis.

…Even if others don’t notice, I can’t be fooled.

Because he smelled just like Lord Reis!

The same scent I smell every week, the exact same scent as Lord Reis.

Since it was the same at that time, there’s no way I could be mistaken.

Why is he disguising himself?

Anyway… I couldn’t stop my feelings for Lord Reis anymore.

“Father, I’m going to see Lord Reis tomorrow.”

“Huh? I see. I think you went to see him the day before yesterday… Wouldn’t it be bothersome to go so often?”

“But, it seems like the ‘Lord Reis’ essence is running out soon…”

“…The ‘Lord Reis’ essence?”

I’ve been enduring by smelling the handkerchief I received from Lord Reis every day, but the freshness of the scent is gradually fading.

I want to replenish it as soon as possible.

…Well, I actually wanted to ask why he’s acting as Ryō.

—

(Back to Reis’ Perspective)

It was the day after I helped Reem and the others.

Reem suddenly said she wanted to meet.

…What comes to mind is what happened after I helped Reem the other day.

Could it be that she noticed? …I’m a little nervous.

I-It’s not like I mind Reem finding out my true identity. If it’s her, she’ll probably keep quiet if I promise her to.

…So, I should be fine.

For now, after defeating the monsters in the Forest of Rebellion as part of the morning practice, I spread spatial magic and immediately return to the mansion.

After a while, there’s a knock on the door.

When I open it, the servant is guiding Reem.

“Long time no see, Lord Reis.”

I nod gently to Reem, who bows her head as usual.

I return the same calm smile as usual to Reem, who wears her usual calm smile.

“Yeah, it’s been a while.”

Although I say it’s been a while, it hasn’t even been a week.

Reem, who entered the room, was wearing a slightly different dress than usual, which seemed easier to move in.

…I wonder what happened?

As I’m thinking about that, Reem stares at me intently.

“Um, Lord Reis. May I ask you something?”

“What is it?”

“I came to see you today because there are some things I want to ask.”

…I never expected.

“What is it?”

I have an idea, but I don’t answer. If my expectations are wrong, it will lead to a confession.

I ask nervously, and Reem opens her mouth with a serious look in her eyes.

“I… um, I also want to be of help to Lord Reis.”

“…Huh? What do you mean?”

At Reem’s sudden words, I tilt my head.

“You are training for the future, right? For me… hehe… no, not for me… anyway, I don’t want to just be protected. So, I’m thinking of learning swordsmanship.”

Reem had a somewhat eerie smile.

W-What? I’m puzzled by the eerie smile that I’ve never seen in the game.

This is not in my brain’s strategy data.