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The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

Chapter 250: Since I’ve Decided

A few days have passed since my date with Sonia, and the day to return to the academy is just two days away.

“Ahh, I’m so lazy…”

Right now, I’m lying on the grass in a breezy shade, soaking in the last moments of my vacation.

“Hehe. El, you’re so cute.”

But if there’s one problem, it’s that Fiera hasn’t left my side for these past few days, and as I speak, she’s still lying beside me, gently stroking my head.

“Hey, can we not do this anymore? I really want some alone time.”

“No way. El went on a date with Sonia without telling me, and I got jealous. So you have to stay by me until we return to the academy, just as you promised.”

Sigh “What a hassle.”

“This is my reward, so you have to listen to me!”

“Ugh, fine, fine…”

This all started on the night of that date with Sonia when she requested to see the stars up close, so I took her on a journey through the sky. By the time I returned, it was already late, and my father and the others were sound asleep.

I hurried to bathe and went back to my room, only to be greeted by Fiera, sitting on my bed and looking at me as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

“Welcome back!”

“Uh, yeah.”

Seeing Fiera in my room so casually made me want to ask her a million questions—like why she was there, how long she’d been there, and to stop entering my room without permission. But for a brief moment, I was overwhelmed by the indescribable pressure radiating from her, so I had to swallow my thoughts and reply like this.

“You were late. I’d heard you’d be in your room today, where have you been?”

“Hm? I was out with Sonia in town.”

“I see. El, come over here.”

I obeyed and walked over to where Fiera sat. She extended her arm, touched me as if assessing something, and then moved her face closer to mine, sniffing.

“The left side has a stronger scent. Were you close to Sonia just now? But if that’s the case, then… hmm?”

Muttering to herself, Fiera suddenly looked up and stared at my face.

“El. Answer me honestly. Did something happen to your left cheek?”

“My left cheek?”

“Yep. I can smell Sonia’s scent from there.”

Now, when she mentioned my left cheek, that’s where Sonia kissed me, but can a kiss really leave a scent?

“Ah, yeah, Sonia confessed to me and then kissed me.”

“A kiss, like a peck on the lips?”

“Yeah. On the left cheek, like you said.”

“A kiss… tsk. Sonia beat me to it. I was already robbed of your lips by that weirdo moon spirit before, and now by Sonia too. How careless of me.”

Fiera said this with evident frustration and then tightly hugged me while glaring up at me.

“El. I’m really jealous right now.”

“And?”

“So, as a reward, I wish for you to not leave my side until we get back to the academy.”

“No, I really don’t want to.”

“In exchange, you can touch my tail and ears as much as you like. If you’re sleepy, I’ll give you a knee pillow. If you want, I can be your hug pillow too. I’ll also cook for you. It’s not like you have any plans for the next few days anyway, right?”

“Well, that’s true…”

“Then it’s settled. It’s fine. I just want to be by your side, so you can do whatever you like.”

“Hmmm…”

If she says I can act freely, it feels similar to when we were traveling, and even if I set aside the knee pillow and hug pillow part, the idea of napping while hugging her tail is quite tempting.

I think I heard some ominous words about cooking, but putting that aside, it doesn’t sound like a bad deal.

“Got it. But no cooking. If you cook, it’ll defeat the purpose of vacation.”

“Okay, understood.”

“And knowing you, I don’t think it’ll be a problem, but try not to interfere with my actions too much. The moment you do, this conversation ends.”

“Okay.”

Fiera manages to keep just the right distance from me, so I wasn’t too worried about that, but I decided to give her a gentle reminder just in case.

“Alright, I’m going to sleep now, so get out.”

“I’m sleeping with you.”

“No way, that’s not allowed! Don’t you remember your status?”

“I’m not forgetting. But at any rate, I don’t intend to marry anyone other than you, so sleeping with you here won’t affect my future. If it did, you’d just have to take responsibility.”

“That’s exactly what I’m trying to say is a no-go!”

“It’s fine. I’m not going to force you to take responsibility. I’m not that troublesome of a woman. Besides, my tail is in peak condition right now. Thanks to the maids, it’s shiny and smooth. If you hug it while napping, you’ll forget your fatigue and worries in no time.”

“…Sigh. Whatever.”

I tried reasoning out various excuses to kick Fiera out, but realizing that anything I said would just be refuted by her unique logic, I gave up and lay down beside her.

Also, when I thought about it, it wasn’t the first time she’d slept in my room, so some of the maids had definitely seen her coming out of my room already, making it feel a bit late for modesty.

“So soft.”

“Hehe. My pride and joy. Enjoy it to the fullest.”

Once I gave in, accepting the situation was quick, and as I hugged her tail, its softness astonished me, and before I knew it, I slipped off into dreamland.

A few days later…

While resting under the shade with my head on Fiera’s knee, I sensed someone approaching us.

“Is. Can I talk to you for a moment?”

“Mmm… Sure.”

I struggled to gather my half-forgotten consciousness and opened my eyes, only to find Sharueina there, carrying a sword at her waist for some reason.

“Sorry to disturb you while you’re resting. Is it alright if we talk?”

“Not a problem. What’s up?”

“Do you remember the reward we talked about before?”

“Oh, yes. You’re still dealing with my selfish demands on that, huh?”

“Yup! But it’s the best reward.”

“Haha. So, regarding that, can I make a request too?”

Suddenly having her approach me, I wondered what she wanted, and it seemed Sharueina had something to ask of me.

“Sure, what do you want?”

“I want to spar with you.”

“A spar?”

I was a bit surprised by this unexpected request and sat up a little. She smiled faintly and continued.

“I’ve always wanted to spar with you, Is. But due to my position, I never had the chance. Besides, it’s not like I desperately wanted to fight you; I just thought it would be nice if the opportunity arose.”

“Then why are you inviting me to spar now?”

“There was a time when Sonia said I was disappointing. The reason was that I was giving up without even trying. She said our views of the world and what we’re chasing are different. It’s true that I’ve been avoiding unnecessary battles and making safe choices, prioritizing not losing.”

“That’s a valid point. In a class-based society, people must make choices and take actions that suit their status. That’s even more true for those of higher rank. They bear responsibilities for the lives and livelihoods of people above their station because they are afforded more freedom.”

“Exactly. But watching you and the others, I started to wonder if that’s the only right way to live. If I’m seeking peace and normality, then perhaps that’s true. But seeing you, who lived life freely doing what you like, and Iris and the others who strive to follow your lead, and above all… my uncle, who told me to live freely while resisting the powerful forces of the demons, made me question whether living a life confined to conventional ideas of right and wrong is really my preferred way of living.”

“I see.”

Just as everyone has their own way of life and sense of right, Sharueina and I also had completely different ways and thoughts.

I won’t hesitate to employ any means necessary to avoid death, with my life focused on solely enjoying what I want to do.

In contrast, Sharueina tied herself down by living in a way befitting her royal status, ultimately restraining her own desires.

However, it seems that encountering us and hearing Rogurando’s words changed her mindset.

“As I’ve said many times before, Your Highness, that way of thinking is perfectly normal. In fact, it’s our way that the common folk would consider to be the crazy one. So, will you choose that path regardless?”

“I will. It won’t be easy walking the same path as you all, and I might even die along the way. But I’ll choose the freedom to live doing what I want over the suffocating life of being restrained and killing my own desires. Just like my uncle’s last words, I’ve decided to live as I please.”

Declaring her resolve to live freely, the determination shining in Sharueina’s eyes was clear, and her strength was rivaled only by Fiera and the others.

“Understood. I’ll oblige.”

“Thank you.”

Having been intrigued by Sharueina’s determination and wanting to test her swordsmanship, I accepted her challenge and stood up, lightly stretching.

“What about Fiera?”

“I’m going to watch. I’m interested in how Sharueina fights.”

“Got it. Let’s head to the training ground.”

It seems Fiera shared my curiosity about how Sharueina fought, so we decided to head to the training ground together.

And so, it was settled that we would spar with Sharueina’s request, and we made our way to the training area.

 

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