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 60

Episode 60

It’s said that with such goods being targeted, the number of targets for bandits has increased. Well, unless they’re incredibly foolish, they rarely target carriages bearing noble crests. However, even merchants unrelated to the Validor family have become targets, affecting the reputation of the Validor territory, so I’ve been dealing with them.

…Nevertheless, the root of the problem lies in the fact that these bandits have increased in the first place. Many of them are people driven to desperate measures by circumstances where they can’t live normally.

For children whose parents and relatives have died due to excessive taxes, it is difficult to find a legitimate means of survival.

Even though I inherited the territory, the problems are piling up. The advantage is that unlike in the game, the scale is much larger from the beginning.

(Note: I think it refers to the scale of the territory being large from the beginning compared to when you first start in the game. Maybe like those farming games or dragon city where you start with only a small piece of land)

The townsfolk are currently favorably disposed toward us, but that’s only for now. If my future governance of the territory goes poorly, people will either flee the territory or target me for my life.

Although I had been discreetly taking action even before inheriting the family, it’s not enough to address the multitude of problems.

As I contemplate various matters, Reem interjects, placing her hand on my cheek.

“It’s no use worrying too much. How about getting some rest soon?”

“…You’re right. In that case, wouldn’t it be better for you to return to your own room soon?”

“Don’t worry about it. Let’s sleep together.”

Reem insisted forcefully and climbed into bed with a smile.

I’ve already prepared a room for Reem, and as long as she doesn’t object in the future, I’m also considering marrying her. …That’s assuming everything goes well in the story’s conclusion.

…The main story will start soon. Since this game has quite a few bad endings… If I don’t do anything, the protagonist might go down that route on their own, leading to a disaster for the entire world…

By then, I hope Reem will be seen by me as a woman as well.

She’s quite calming to be around, but whether it’s because I’m a reincarnator and originally a player of the game, I still don’t see her as being the same age as me.

Will I get used to it eventually, or will it be okay once she’s over 20? Marrying at that age is a bit late by this world’s standards…

Well, once the main game starts, I won’t have time for such leisurely thoughts.

For now, my goals are to guide the game to a happy ending and elevate the territory to an S-rank one as in the game.

Reem is already waiting for me in bed.

Since it’s come to this, she won’t move anymore. With a sigh, I lie down with her on the bed, relegated to being her pillow.

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Morning. When I wake up, I’m usually being used as Reem’s pillow.

She clings tightly to my body, refusing to let go.

…It’s about time for our usual morning training.

But before that, I want to wake up, yet Reem is still asleep.

Unable to help it, I activate spatial magic to escape from her arms and the warmth of the pillow.

Reem opens her eyes as soon as the warmth of the pillow disappears, seemingly waking up.

She yawns and smiles.

Although we haven’t officially tied the knot, Reem has been using a more casual tone lately.

It’s a tone I’m familiar with from the game.

I think she’s trying to bridge the gap between us. It’s easier for me this way.

…Well, I’ve been thinking about how to integrate her into the original protagonist’s story.

“Good morning. Are you going for morning training today?”

“Yes, of course, I’ll accompany you.”

I was about to start changing right away, but there’s a knock on the door.

…Already here?

The one who opens the door is Inaesia.

“Good morning, Lord Reis, Lady Reem.”

She bows elegantly and approaches us promptly.

Currently, she’s dressed in a maid uniform. Growing steadily as both a soldier and a servant, she often accompanies us on our activities.

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