I Accidentally Kidnapped The Ultimate Villain – Chapter 62

Ch 62

“It seems that the reason I’ve become like this is all because of Aria.”

“What are you…!”

“Isn’t that right? If Aria hadn’t kidnapped me in the first place, I wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

“Ugh……!”

Aria was flustered because Killian was messing up her clothes while holding her tongue from behind. Aria, who was at a loss for a moment, stopped her actions because it seemed that he reacted more strongly when she reacted.

When she remained still as if accepting his actions, Killian also stopped his actions.

And he also released the lump of flesh he was holding in his mouth.

“Killian.”

“Yes.”

“I don’t think it’s appropriate in the prayer room.”

“Because you think you’ll be cursed for blasphemy?”

“Yes…….”

Killian’s excitement cooled at her innocent words. In fact, he was also relieved because she had kissed him first, as he had wished.

Besides, she seemed to have temporarily forgotten about the giant snake she had just seen.

“Then it can’t be helped.”

As he released her willingly, Aria opened the door and ran away without looking back.

After Aria disappeared, he picked up the two glass beads that the snake had spat out.

As he recalled her running away hastily, he couldn’t help but smile because she felt so cute somehow.

He realized it himself and changed back to a cold expression.

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“It’s all thanks to me.”

“Huh?”

Aria was returning to the mansion alone in a carriage. Lionell seemed like he would be at the temple even if he had to stay up all night.

Rather, she thought it would be better to get help from Duke Dolorein, so she asked for his understanding first and was moving to the mansion.

“I’m telling you, it’s thanks to me.”

“Yes, thank you. But what is?”

“You’re in your right mind now because of me.”

“I see.”

Aria hugged the small spirit beast who was talking nonsense again.

Today was somehow strange. She had felt strange ever since she had encountered Killian and was returning, but she felt better when she hugged the spirit beast.

“Leon.”

“Yes.”

“Where did you go? Why does it smell like thyme from you?”

“I can’t tell you. It’s a breach of contract.”

“……Okay.”

Aria blinked a few times. As she gradually regained stability at the fact that she was returning home with the spirit beast, sleepiness was coming to her.

“Get some sleep. You’ll be short on energy.”

“Why……?”

“Because I used your energy elsewhere.”

“How can there be such a thing?”

“It’s all for the Doloreins.”

Her eyelids were so heavy that she dozed off and fell asleep with her head against the wall of the carriage.

The spirit beast, who was looking up at her, pulled out all the evil energy that was clumped together in Aria and swallowed it.

“Ugh.”

The spirit beast gagged and then, seeing that Aria had fallen asleep peacefully, snuggled into her arms and said.

“It’s all thanks to me, Aria.”

He said that and fell asleep, curling up on her thigh.

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Even after a few days, there was no progress regarding the temple terror incident, like in the original work.

Aria was troubled by that, but there was also a more troubling reason.

“What is the reason for hurrying the engagement ceremony?”

“It’s for His Highness.”

She knew that Duke Dolorein was working hard for the Emperor. The Crown Prince’s position, which should have been firm, was shaking due to the temple terror, so he had no choice but to be busy.

“There was another terror attack last night as well.”

“Ah…….”

Aria understood because she heard that her father hadn’t returned yesterday and that Lionell had left all his luggage at the Dolorein Estate, only taking a wash and leaving right away.

“The culprit is obvious, but there’s no evidence.”

“That’s right.”

Aria pondered and then spoke to her father.

“Father.”

“Yes.”

“I want to break off the engagement when His Highness becomes Emperor.”

“May I ask the reason for that decision?”

Duke Dolorein was a person who cherished his daughter very much. So he wanted to grant her anything. That was why he had pushed for the engagement with Lionell, thinking that Aria was making the wrong choice.

“I don’t think I love His Highness.”

“I see.”

He stared intently at his daughter’s eyes. Her eyes seemed to be somewhat confused rather than certain.

“Then it would be good to think about it carefully until His Highness becomes Emperor.”

“……Thank you.”

“No. This father will support you in any path as long as you can be happy.”

Aria felt sorry because it seemed like the love she was receiving was excessive. So she continued speaking without realizing it.

“I want to become a Petty Duchess.”

“Aria……?”

“I want to become a Petty Duchess, and later a Duchess. When His Highness becomes Emperor, I want to go down to the Duchy and inherit the Dukedom.”

Duke Dolorein’s heart felt strange because it seemed like his daughter had suddenly grown too much. He felt as if his immature young daughter had suddenly grown up and was about to become independent.

“Okay. This father will take care of that matter. But the lessons will be a little hard.”

“I’ll study hard.”

“Okay.”

Duke Dolorein wondered if it was because Aria liked Lionell that she had changed. He was thinking of placing someone who could be a strong shield for her in the position of Petty Duke if his daughter became Empress. But if her decision was firm.

Then it was rather fortunate.

Duke Dolorein was not really pleased that the Dukedom he had built with blood and sweat would fall into someone else’s hands. However, the reason he was trying to do that was because he thought that was the only way to protect his daughter.

“Aria.”

“Yes.”

“This father thinks there is no one more suitable for the position of Duke than you.”

“Ah…….”

She felt strange because she knew that his words were sincere. It was something she had said as an escape plan, but the Duke’s expectations seemed to be sincere.

“I’ll really try hard.”

“You’ll do well even if you don’t try hard.”

After that conversation, she had to move to the reception room to greet the people sent by Lionell.

There was a designer for the engagement ceremony in the reception room.

Aria had already conveyed her intentions to the Duke. So she was planning to pretend to be a perfect lover until Lionell became Emperor, and then let him go when he became Emperor.

“Do we wear a white dress for the engagement ceremony?”

“Yes. The Imperial Family always uses white when there is a special event.”

After the Imperial Palace designer said that, he was moving as if to measure Aria’s size. She was nervous when she saw the maids and the designer bringing the measuring tape and standing next to her.

“Excuse me.”

And when Aria stood with her arms spread out, several people came at once and measured her body size. It was amazing that they measured her size without having to take off her dress.

“You said the flowers are red roses.”

“I see.”

Aria lowered her head slightly. She felt even worse because she noticed that Lionell had deliberately chosen roses because of her.

Even if he shows interest in her now, that interest will change the moment he properly meets and talks with Melina. The Melina of the original work was a noble and sacrificial person. That was why Lionell fell for her.

A person’s character does not change easily. Then even if she marries Lionell, he will love Melina in the future.

She realized that she had been uncomfortable whenever Lionell was nice to her because she was thinking that way in her heart.

That was why she didn’t want to become Empress. Because she didn’t want to marry a man who would love another woman.

She was thinking that when she made eye contact with the designer.

“You are very beautiful, Princess.”

“Thank you.”

After responding appropriately, Aria glanced at the designer who was diligently writing and drawing something. It seemed like he was designing the dress on the spot.

“What is His Highness’s design?”

“The engagement ceremony is for the Princess. So, once the Princess’s dress design is out, his design will be released around the same time.”

“I see.”

Aria somehow thought that Lionell would wear a white uniform and a dark red cloak. He was an outstandingly handsome man, so it would be no different from usual if he wore that, but he would be cool.

“Is Duke Loenbert also coming to my engagement ceremony?”

“Of course. All the nobles in the capital are required to attend.”

The designer smiled and answered Aria, but she somehow felt that those words made it more difficult. It would be better if only the Imperial Family gathered for the engagement ceremony.

No, if only the Imperial Family gathered, the Empress and the Second Imperial Prince could harass her.

Besides, when would she be able to get Bell Rosia back?

She wanted to ask about it, but it kept getting delayed because Lionell was so busy. Besides, the conversations she had with him were mostly serious, so she often forgot about it.

“Young Lady. His Majesty has sent the jewels in advance.”

“I see.”

Aria thought that she wouldn’t be surprised anymore because of the Late Empress’s jewelry at the last charity party.

When she reacted indifferently, the excited maids came and opened a large jewelry box in front of her to show her.

“This is…….”

“Amazing, right?”

Aria was speechless for a moment because of the contents inside.

“Am I going to wear this?”

“Yes!”

She looked at the contents of the jewelry box and then back at the maids who were smiling with excited faces. They seemed to be sincere.

“No way.”

Aria was shocked.