The Villainess Wants to Indulge in 'Moe' to Her Heart's Content! - Episode 1.21

Her chest burned with overwhelming emotion, and Letizia clenched her teeth tightly.

Even if Alexis were to come to terms with his feelings for Lea and move on to a new love with the protagonist, it wouldn’t bring Lea any salvation.

There was no route where Lea and Alexis could be together. No matter what, Lea would have to marry Clemens—for the sake of her country and the duchy.

It was heartbreaking, unbearable, and utterly frustrating. In her past life, she had poured herself into writing fanfiction with a single resolution—I will give Lea and Alexis their happiness!

She had written countless stories where they found their happy ending, but—

(Ah, Lady Lea…! Alexis…!)

Even in this world, she wanted to do something for them. She wanted to make them happy.

But what could she possibly do?

(I have to think…! There must be something I can do for them…!)

As she stood there, trembling with emotion and determination, Lea stepped forward. Her gentle eyes wavered with concern as she looked at Letizia.

“I saw what happened. Lady Letizia, please don’t let it trouble you…”

“Eh…?”

For a moment, Letizia blinked in confusion. Then, realizing that Lea was referring to how Marina had coldly dismissed her, she smiled softly and shook her head.

“Oh, it’s quite alright, Lady Lea. I wasn’t bothered at all.”

Truthfully, she had been surprised, but she wasn’t hurt. Not even upset.

The fact that the game’s scenario had taken such a drastic turn left her at a loss for what to do next, but that was all.

“Being a transfer student is already overwhelming, and on top of that, she’s been labeled as ‘unprecedented’. It’s only natural that she’d want to cling to someone who was kind to her the day before…”

“…Oh my…”

“I’m sure she was simply feeling overwhelmed. A little lapse in etiquette is nothing to be concerned about. But thank you for your concern.”

She smiled warmly, and Lea blushed slightly.

“How kind you are… If it had been me, I might have cried.”

“Oh, if that were the case, I wouldn’t be so forgiving. If Marina had acted that way toward you, I would have been absolutely furious.”

Letizia gently took Lea’s soft, delicate hands into her own and narrowed her eyes affectionately.

“No one is allowed to hurt you, Lady Lea—not even Prince Clemens.”

“…Oh my…”

Lea’s expression brightened with a pleased, slightly flustered smile at Letizia’s unexpectedly bold declaration.