BJ Villainess Chapter 316

When I revealed that Clyde and I were married, everyone around us looked at me with shocked eyes.

 

Ding!

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[Didn’t you say you weren’t really married~? But you like Clyde so much that you don’t want to be apart, so you’re lying~?]

 

Ding!

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[Marriage first, love later? I like this kind of thing.]

 

Ozworld murmured as if savoring the words. “Ah, married.” He then slowly raised one corner of his mouth in a smile, but he seemed not to believe me, though I didn’t care.

 

So what if he doesn’t believe me?

 

“I believe it’s natural for a married couple to live together, Your Majesty.”

 

In this world, as seen through the novel, love was free, but marriage had strict standards. The party who neglected the marriage could have their entire property confiscated. In severe cases, they could even be imprisoned. So once I declared us married, not even the emperor could easily separate me from my husband.

 

Ozworld spoke to me with a slightly cynical gaze. “I provided the Ruby Room for your convenience, but I suppose it can’t be helped. In that case, come to the imperial palace daily.”

 

“…”

  Did I unknowingly get a job at the Signio Imperial Palace? Why do I have to come to the palace every day?

 

“Do you think I issued a search order just to see your face? Of course, I have something for you to do.”

 

“…I will follow your command.”

 

Ozworld, satisfied with my answer, waved his hand as if the conversation was over. “You may go now.”

 

I found his behavior of letting me go so lightly, after being so obsessively clingy, rather awkward.

 

After paying my respects with a slightly hesitant gesture, I moved towards Clyde, who was waiting behind me. As soon as I approached, Clyde smirked and asked, “We’re married?”

 

Feeling guilty for acting without consulting him, I explained in a small voice, “I told you before. …Should I say we’re divorced?”

 

Ding!

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Clyde asked, seemingly mocking me, “Did we actually get divorced?”

 

“It was fake from the sta… Oop.” Suddenly, a cookie was shoved into my mouth, and I had to chew it.

 

* * *

When I arrived home after the banquet, I was unexpectedly greeted by the karma of my words.

 

“I heard you two are married.”

 

Motie’s eyes, usually calm, seemed to sparkle unusually. Was I imagining it?

 

“Where did you hear that?”

 

At that time, the servant who had accompanied Clyde to the banquet proudly answered from the side, “I urgently sent a messenger to inform them.”

 

Motie looked at the servant with a fond expression. “If not, I might have neglected to prepare.”

 

Karen, the servant standing beside Motie, spoke with a touched expression. “You were considerate of your master’s memory loss. How thoughtful…”

 

No, that’s not it.

 

Suddenly, they changed our clothes for sleep, and we were pushed into one room. It was originally Clyde’s room, but it had been adorned with flowers and candles, giving it the atmosphere of a bridal chamber.

 

“From now on, please use this room together. I’ll leave now.” With that, the servants left us alone.

 

I asked seriously, “If I sleep in another room, will there be bad rumors?”

 

“Try it if you’re curious.”

 

The fact that he said that so irresponsibly made me instinctively realize I definitely shouldn’t.

 

Clyde casually remarked, “Where’s the courage you had when you lay down in the desert, daring me to kill you, now that you’re afraid to lie in a comfortable bed?”

 

“Who said I was afraid? I’m just hesitating because it’s a matter of principle and conscience. After all, this happened because of me.”

 

“So, do I look like I hate this?”

 

“Huh?”

 

As I stood there dumbfounded, unable to respond, Clyde suddenly reached into a subspace and pulled out a ring case. He first placed a ring on his own ring finger, then approached me.

 

“Hand.”

 

I instinctively offered my left hand.

 

After placing the wedding ring on my finger, he looked up at me. “I’m glad I prepared it in advance.”

 

At his playful smile, all I could do was nod stupidly and say, “Uh…”

 

“Let’s sleep now.”

 

“Yes.”

 

We lay side by side on the bed.

 

When the lamp went out, darkness settled thickly. Amidst the silence, I was strangely aware of the warmth from his body, making me nervous. We had shared a bed before in the first dungeon, so this shouldn’t have felt new. But for some reason, it felt awkward and uncomfortable this time.

 

As I tossed and turned, unable to sleep, Clyde’s voice, lower than usual, came from beside me. “Can’t sleep?”

 

“…Yes.”

 

There was the sound of fabric rustling. It seemed Clyde had turned towards me.

 

“Give me your hand.”

 

Normally, I would have asked why, but I didn’t feel like it now. The question marks had vanished from my mind. I obediently turned toward him and reached out my hand.

 

In the dim light, I could vaguely make out Clyde’s silhouette. Still, it was like he was wearing a mask, his expression indiscernible. Maybe that’s why? Somehow, I remembered the story of Eros and Psyche that he had mentioned and a smile formed on my lips.

 

He took my hand and gently sent a stream of divine energy through it. It was soft like a spring breeze like he was patting me to sleep.

 

“When I first came to this world, my foster parents always did this before bed.”

 

“They must have been really good people.”

 

“Yeah. Thanks to them, I was able to adapt quickly to this world.”

 

Clyde began to share stories about himself, things he had never mentioned before.

 

“At first, many nobles rebelled against the idea that I, a foreigner, had inherited divine power.”

 

Those with divine power are classified into a special class. Naturally, they received better treatment than ordinary nobles, so it was inevitable that the existing powers would resist.

 

“Divine power can either amplify or diminish depending on the individual’s ability. Fortunately, I had enough talent to become one of the 13 knights.”

 

He gradually changed his reputation through his outstanding skills and the recognition of Hardy.

 

“In that sense, everyone likes you remarkably.”

 

It must be because I have the ability they most desire.

 

I gripped Clyde’s hand a bit tighter and said, “If anyone bothers you in the future, I’ll take care of them.”

 

Clyde let out a sound like air escaping a balloon, laughing softly. “It’s nice to have a reliable wife.”

 

Now that I thought about it, we had gotten close enough that I could see his face.

 

“…Now I’m sleepy,” I said so and hastily closed my eyelids. However, I didn’t let go of his hand.

 

* * *

Clyde quietly watched the sleeping Theresa and thought. It looks like I won’t be able to sleep tonight.

 

For some reason, Theresa was unconsciously sending both divine power and magic toward him as she slept. The energies didn’t clash but instead flowed together naturally. It felt as though they were becoming one.

 

Clyde thought that if he stayed like this, he might not be able to control his impulses, so he decided to let go of her hand. But at that moment, long-buried memories began to resurface. A world somehow detached from reality.

 

In that place, he and Theresa had a loud wedding. They wore matching wedding rings exactly like the ones they wore now and kissed. He remembered protecting her from evil spirits and the long night they spent together, sleeping in the same bed.

 

“Theresa——!”

 

Then, there was the image of Theresa being thrown into the fireplace in his place.

 

The shocking scene didn’t end there. When his eyes turned red, he had a separate personality. His demon personality was far more cunning and selfish. And that flawed personality was exploited by someone even more cunning.

 

Your Majesty?

 

Ozworld, who should have been in the Signio Empire, appeared in an unfamiliar form and showed him something strange.

 

Ding!

[Quest: The Demon’s Lover]

▸Reward: The disappearance of the demon Clyde

▸Failure: The disappearance of human Clyde

※If you do not receive a token of love from demon Clyde by the start of summer vacation, you fail.

 

“The choice is yours, Mr. Clyde.”

 

Theresa chose to save Human Clyde, which filled the demon with anger and despair. So he tried to use trickery to destroy Human Clyde, but he failed. Human Clyde’s personality returned. And… here he was.

 

Without realizing it, Clyde suddenly opened his eyes. Cold sweat was pouring down his entire body. He jerked in surprise, quickly checking to see if Theresa had woken up because of him. Fortunately, Theresa was still sleeping peacefully.

 

“…Phew.” Only then did Clyde exhale the confusion weighing heavily on his chest and rub his eyes.

 

His mental fatigue was significant. However, through the fingers that rubbed his eyes, a faint light shone from his pale blue eyes. Although his memories had not fully returned, the fragmented memories made one thing clear. That Ozworld was the root of all evil.