Observation Record of a Self-proclaimed Villainess’ Fiance

Bertia 17 Years Old (2)

Part 2/4

Translated by LynneSuzuran & Senhiro

Feeling that Bertia’s face stiffened even further from tension, I once again turned my gaze towards the whole venue.

“There is another declaration that I want to tell everyone here.”

I put more power in my diaphragm so that my voice would resound throughout the whole venue.

Going along with the flow of the graduation party, the students and the guardians who weren’t aware of the circumstances all tilted their heads while wondering what was going to happen.

Baroness Heronia’s figure was reflected from the corner of my eyes, and I completely ignored her sparkling eyes and broad smile.

“Lady Bertia Ibil Noches, will you please come to the front?”

When I turned my gaze to Bertia again, she gulped her saliva down.

The other students who followed my line of sight made way for Bertia.

Bertia put her hand on her bosom and after taking a deep breath once, she straightened her posture and showed a resolute expression, walking straight to where I was.

…It was really Bertia-like to be able to be befuddled at this timing with how [It seems like she’s about to fall from stepping on the hem of her dress].

I covered my mouth with one of my hands to prevent myself from laughing, and I put on a serious face.

“Your Highness, Ce-ce-ce-cecil. Bertia Ibil Noches has come forward.”

…

Bertia, you’re way too nervous.

Even if you tried to put on perfect lady-like manners to behave like a first-class villainess, it would be meaningless if you stuttered and faltered with your words like that.

The atmosphere, which had tensed up from my unforeseen actions, loosened all at once.

Properly speaking, I should be furrowing my brows, but when one looked at Bertia whose face turned red with her teary eyes despite frantically trying so hard to behave herself resolutely, everyone would surely feel like wanting to watch over her with warm eyes, right?

There seemed to be some people who didn’t think so, but the great majority of people in this assembly hall were turning their favorable looks towards her.

“Your Highness, Ce-cecil?”

Because I was too focused on observing Bertia’s condition and the hall’s status, Bertia lightly called out to me as I hadn’t spoken.

Bertia was looking at me with her upturned eyes and docile expression that revealed her feelings such as, “Still not yet? Still not yet?! If you’re going to do it, then do it without dragging on!” or “Now, come at me with a bang!”

She was extremely adorable with how she shivered just like some small animal.

Even though I don’t have a preference of getting delighted for scaring others, I feel like a new inclination is going to awaken unintentionally.

…Zeno, I know that you’re watching me with cold eyes while leaning against the wall, okay?

It’s okay. Nothing like that will happen… eh? “Have you finally noticed your inclination1, Master?” you said?

…You seem like you don’t understand your master that well yet.

It can’t be helped, I will make some time to have a [conversation] with you later on, slowly. I hope you will prepare yourself… I’ll be looking forward to it.

“Your Highness, Cecil~”

After speaking with Zeno with our gazes, Bertia called out to me once again with her small voice that sounded like she was about to cry.

Sorry, sorry. It’s not like I’m particularly ignoring you, okay?

I’ll apologize, so can you not make that kind of expression that seems like you’re about to cry?

Well then, let’s keep the jest to this amount. It’s about time I earnestly face you, who is so fired up.

This is one of the critical moments of my life that can counted on just the fingers of two hands.

For some reason, I feel strangely nervous.

“Lady Bertia Ibil Noches. You have committed a great crime.”

“W-what are you talking about? I haven’t committed even a single crime!!”

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