Am I Really Wanted by Anyone? - Chapter 32

“Now, both Ginette and Olga, let’s return to my home for the moment.”

“Yes.”

Just as we stood up with Father, Duke Saraphis approached us.

“Marquis Bergier, thank you for saving my son. My apologies for the delayed greeting.”

“Duke Saraphis, I merely saved my son-in-law’s life. I’ve heard about your family’s circumstances as well.”

“My apologies. Would you return Olga to our home?”

“Has your wife calmed down?”

“Yes, she’s currently living 《peacefully》.”

“Is that so. Olga, will you return with the Duke?”

“Yes. Marquis Bergier, thank you for your help. I’ll be returning.”

“I see. Ginette plans to return to the territory in three days. I’ll be looking forward to your visit.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

“Lord Olga, please don’t push yourself too hard.”

“Ah, it’s fine. I’ll definitely return to you.”

Lord Olga narrowed his eyes and stroked my cheek.

Though I felt embarrassed with Father and others watching, it was too late to care now.

Father and I bid farewell to Lord Olga and his party before boarding our carriage.

“Ginette, you have no regrets?”

“Yes, Father. I don’t harbor any naive thoughts about being forgiven after making fools of our family.”

“That’s right. When you do something, do it thoroughly.”

“Yes.”

Three days later, on that morning, after being polished by Katie, a beautiful young lady was reflected in the mirror.

“Young mistress, you’re wonderful. The phrase ‘a beauty to overthrow kingdoms’ was made for you.”

“Hehe. Thank you, Katie. Well, I’ll be off now.”

Just as I was about to board the carriage, a voice called from behind.

“Miss Ginette, wait!”

Turning around, I found Lord Olga standing there.

“Lord Olga…”

“You’re going to Celestina’s place, aren’t you?”

“Yes, is that alright?”

“Of course.”

Without exchanging further words, we boarded the carriage together.

Amidst the clattering sounds of movement, heavy emotions weighed down upon us.

I hadn’t wanted Lord Olga to see me like this.

“Miss Ginette, I’ve spotted the prisoner transport carriage. We’ll pursue it.”

Saying this, the driver closely followed behind Celestina’s carriage.

The carriage couldn’t turn back on the single road, occasionally speeding up or slowing down as if testing our intentions.

Eventually, where the road widened, the other carriage moved aside and stopped, apparently trying to let us pass.

Seizing the opportunity, I had our carriage stop beside the prisoner transport, immobilized it, and opened the door.

“Attackers!”

The knights escorting the prisoner jumped down from the back of the carriage and rushed toward us, but upon seeing me and Lord Olga, they quickly ceased resistance.

Perhaps arrangements had been made beforehand.

“Well then, pardon the intrusion.”

“Olga! You came to save me!!”

Inside sat Princess Celestina, bound by handcuffs.

Her hair was messy, and she bore what looked like bruising from being struck.

Seeing her, I could feel the victims’ anger. Their hatred for her probably went far beyond this.

“I don’t understand what you’re saying. Lord Olga, do you wish to save Miss Celestina?”

Though I already knew his answer, I deliberately asked.

“No? I just came to see her off. How could I forgive someone who harmed my beloved Ginette?”

“Lies! Lies! Lies! Olga! Olga!”

Lord Olga ostentatiously embraced my waist and kissed my cheek.

“O-oh, Lord Olga!”

“I’d like to stay like this with Miss Ginette forever.”

Though I felt heat gathering in my face, I couldn’t forget my purpose now.

I gently released Lord Olga’s arm and used magic to immobilize Celestina.

As I slowly approached Celestina with a smile, her eyes filled with terror.

“Hehe, I can feel your fear of not knowing what’s coming. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything rough.”

I took a small bottle from my pocket and poured the liquid into Celestina’s mouth.

After closing her mouth and making her swallow, I released the magic.

“Foolish woman! What did you make me drink!?”

“Ah, this medicine is the same one His Majesty is taking. It’s not poison, so rest assured.”

Gradually, her eyes became red and moist.

…The further concentrated original formula is indeed powerful. I wonder how many years the effects will last.

“Ahh! Olga! Olga! Come here! Hurry up and come. I’m going to die. Comfort me!”

Celestina began screaming in apparent agony.

“Hehe, you should continue on to the convent like that. Lord Olga, shall we return to the royal capital?”

“Is that enough? I thought you were going to eliminate her.”

“Yes, even if I don’t dirty my hands directly, there are plenty of others who hold grudges against her. It won’t be a problem.”

“I see. Then let’s return.”

“Yes.”

Ignoring the screaming princess, I returned to the royal capital with Lord Olga in the carriage.

Watching several carriages pass by through the window along the way, I smiled.

Hehe, I wonder if she’ll end up living as a low-class prostitute in the next town.