The Crazy Villainess in This Area Is Me

From the morning, Marquis Hamilton was in a state of shock. This was because carriages of noble families were rushing in. At the same time, young, beautiful ladies bursting into laughter got off the carriage one by one.

“Hello, I sent you a letter in advance.”

Of course, it was Bella, who had the highest status among them, who stood the best. She handed Magorit’s reply to the confused Chelsea.

“Ah, yes… Please wait in the parlor for a moment.”

She acted calmly as the head maid who had worked for a noble family for a long time. She drove all the innocent young ladies who were laughing behind her back into the parlor and immediately headed toward Endimion.

After hearing the whole story, he ran into Lobelia’s room.

“Marquis?”

She already knew through Bella that she was going to visit here today. But Lobelia sighed heavily with embarrassment written all over her face.

“What on earth is going on?”

“…

I’m sorry, Lobelia.”

“Why didn’t you tell me in advance that there was teatime?”

“…Because there’s no budget for it. Even if she wanted to hold it, it seemed like no one would prepare it even if she mentioned it in advance. That’s why she kept her mouth shut.”

“You really married the wrong person, Marquis. Oh gosh, how can she be so vicious? What a mess it is now. She made the servants and even Marquis run around in the morning.”

“…I’m sorry.”

Endimion dropped his head. But being sorry is being sorry, and he had to say what he had to say. He slightly raised his head and muttered softly. “I think it would be best not to leave your room until teatime is over… I’m afraid you might hear something strange.”

Even though she was his official concubine, it was natural for the wife to go out for teatime only. And bringing concubines was dishonorable and deserved criticism in society. Endimion didn’t want to be treated as such, although he had already proudly declared her as his concubine.

“…Me?”

“Yes. Therefore…”

“Isn’t Marquis afraid that your honor will be tarnished, not me?”

“

?”

And as if she had read his mind, Lobelia spoke softly. “Marquis is not doing this because you’re afraid the story behind you taking a concubine will come out from the young ladies’ mouths… Right?”

He stuttered in bewilderment as her exact words penetrated his heart. “O-of course, Honey. I’m only thinking about you.”

“As expected, right? Then, I understand.” Only then did she nod her head with a big smile.

“Then…”

“Yes. I will never leave this room and wait patiently.”

“…Thank you for understanding, Lia.” Endimion’s purple eyes became moist.

Even though five years had passed, Lobelia was so beautiful that he wanted to kiss her right away. No, something about her atmosphere had changed. If she had a sweet and innocent image before, now she exuded elegance and nobility. It seemed like she combined the strength of Lobelia and Magorit, which made Magorit no longer even catch his eye.

“I’ll scold Magorit a lot.”

“Yes. Thank you, Marquis. Then go out. Even though it is teatime between women, you have to at least welcome the guests.”

“Okay. I will give you some refreshments.”

“Yes.” She answered meekly and pushed him to get out.

Endimion left the room as if he were being chased. Then he headed to the parlor where the young ladies would be.

“…Endi.”

He ran right in front of Magorit, who was about to enter the parlor.

“What on earth is this…!”

As soon as he saw her face, he was furious. He continued, trying hard to keep his voice down. “What are you doing…!”

“Princess Gracie sent me a letter. Saying she’d like to have a cup of tea.” She answered softly as if nothing had happened. “So, are you saying I can’t treat her to a cup of tea because your concubine kicked me out?”

“…That’s.”

“Then don’t say anything. Who are you blaming now for doing something you can’t take responsibility for?” With a sharp tone, Magorit continued to give him a shot.

Endimion couldn’t refute even a single word.

Looking at him pitifully, it wasn’t long before she knocked on the door of the parlor. “Don’t show it. Unless you want to be embarrassed.”

“…Yes.”

Although she gave Lobelia reassuring words, it was true that he didn’t want to be humiliated. He hated Magorit for abusing Merilly and bullying Lobelia, but this was a moment when acting was necessary.

“You’re here, everyone.”

“Ah, Marchioness Hamilton.”

When Bella stood up first, other young ladies also stood up one after another.

Magorit’s eyes slowly scanned the ladies. They were all ladies from families with a close relationship with the Gracie family. The fact that these ladies flocked to the Hamilton family, who belonged to the imperial faction, meant they had a plan.  

“I apologize. We’re currently preparing refreshments and tea in the glass greenhouse.”

“It’s okay. Ah, Marquis is here too.”

“Yes, I hope you have a good time.”

“Yes, thank you for showing your face like this.”

Something was off about her tone. Endimion sensed a strange atmosphere but thought he was mistaken and nodded before leaving the parlor.

When he left, Magorit sat down on the sofa. She then slowly turned her gaze to look at Bella. “Thank goodness you recovered well.”

It was truly amazing. She was a princess who was said to be sick enough that she couldn’t even walk. Thinking that she would die soon, there was even a talk about Duke Gracie having to adopt a child. But she couldn’t believe she was so fine.

“Thanks to everyone’s concern, I completely recovered.”

“I’m sure you’ve met a miracle, Princess.”

“A miracle? Yes, that’s right. I met a miracle.”

“Yes…?”

“Ah, I apologize. It’s a secret.”

When Bella burst into laughter, other young ladies also laughed along. One of Magorit’s eyebrows twitched at her deliberately dismissive behavior. Her green eyes looked clearly at Bella.

“If it’s a secret that can’t be told, it’s better not to tell it easily.”

It seemed like she was planning to toy Magorit with the young ladies who just made their debut, but it wouldn’t be easy.

“Because Princess may be seen as someone with a light mouth.”

The corners of her mouth were clearly arc, but her eyes weren’t. Bella stared at Magorit and then burst into laughter.

“It’s not that I have a light mouth… It’s just I decided who I can tell secrets and who can’t.”

“…I beg your pardon?”

“We’re not that close yet. I came here to become ‘best friends’.” Bella continued gracefully with a smile in her eyes.

Magorit’s eyes stretched sideways. She was so young that she didn’t even bother to lose anything. Gritting her teeth inwardly, she turned her words. “Yes. I’m also very happy that Princess and the young ladies come to visit me, a marchioness. Let’s go to the greenhouse together now.”

“Then…”

Bella asked implicitly, laughing at Magorit, who had stepped back.

“In the meantime, may I have a tour of your mansion, Marchioness?”

“…Yes? Tour around the mansion?” Her eyes opened wide at the unexpected remark.

“Yes. As you know, I have been sick for a long time, and it has been long since I came out with my peers like that.”

“Yes, I know.”

“Rather than sitting, I want to move around a bit.”

“

”

While Magorit was momentarily lost in thought, Bella’s head turned toward the window.

“Ah, the luggage carriage is coming in.”

“Luggage carriage?”

“How can I come empty-handed? I bought some presents for the lovely Marquis Hamilton daughters.”

In fact, they were presents for her niece, whom she hadn’t seen her face yet, but Bella smiled brightly, hiding her true feelings.

“Ah…”

“I guess I’ll have to go out to unpack some presents anyway. There is also a gift for Marchioness.”

The young ladies, led by Bella, went outside while smiling brightly.

Magorit followed, being nervous on her own. Her very tense glance scanned the hallway. Fortunately, Lobelia didn’t even show her nose.

She also didn’t want to be pointed at by the young ladies. However,

“Oh my?”

Magorit’s prediction was completely wrong.

“Who are you?”

When she heard Bella’s voice full of curiosity, she was startled and made her way through the crowds of the young ladies. And as soon as she saw the situation before her, Magorit’s mouth opened in horror.

Where their eyes landed, Lobelia was leisurely looking at the presents, wearing a very fancy dress.