I, the Female Lead, Ruined the Original Chapter 134

Agnesia had many things to apologize for. She had pretended to receive revelations from Orot despite having no divine power, misleading them. She even received their support but suddenly announced that she was leaving the temple. Seeing Mellisa Rondell and the ladies lined up behind her made Agnesia feel even smaller.

 

“We heard everything.”

 

“How could you not tell us…”

 

Damn it, why can’t I speak…! As Agnesia closed her eyes tightly, trying to muster the courage to say sorry, she was taken aback by what she heard.

 

“Why didn’t you ask us for help!”

 

“We were so worried when you suddenly disappeared!”

 

“W-What…?”

 

The unexpected words froze Agnesia’s pale blue eyes.

 

“We heard about it. Your father is that Baron Merlin, right?”

 

“We could have handled someone like Baron Merlin!”

 

“We’re sorry to say, but his reputation is terrible! No wonder you left at such a young age.”

 

“After all those years, he finds you and tells you to marry because the family is falling apart? To a high priestess, no less? In Gotenfrid’s harsh territory, of all places?”

 

“We apologize for looking into it secretly, but we couldn’t reach you…”

 

“Ah, that…” Agnesia looked at each of the ladies before her.

 

Mellisa Rondell and six other ladies. They were the ones she had met eight years ago at Rondell’s tea party, where she had gone with Selleana to rescue Michi. As Selleana had said, they were easily swayed and prone to making a fuss, which was why they fell for Agnesia’s nonsense…

 

“This new drink from the southern continent may look like it came from the devil, but it will clear everyone’s mind and take you to a new dimension of taste.”

 

“Oh my…!”

 

“I’m so excited!”

 

“Finally, a place to gather and chat outside…!”

 

In reality, it was their warm nature that made them deeply listen and empathize with others. Now, despite Agnesia having left the priesthood and being just a baron’s daughter estranged from her father, they approached her warmly.

 

“That…”

 

Their warmth melted the tightly wound tension in Agnesia’s heart.

 

“I-I’m sorry… I only joined the temple to protect myself, so I was never the great servant of the god you think I was. That’s why I left the temple so easily… I have no excuse for deceiving all of you.”

 

“Lady Agnesia, please don’t think that way.” Mellisa Rondell approached and held Agnesia’s hand tightly. “We always enjoyed the stories you shared with us.”

 

“Lady Agnesia was the only one who told us about the world.”

 

“Our brothers always got to do the fun things while we were left to embroider and drink tea. But there’s a limit to that.”

 

“If we hadn’t heard from you, we wouldn’t have imagined women could do what men do, like the ladies you spoke of.”

 

“Most importantly, you always came whenever we invited you. We considered you a friend…”

 

As the ladies each took turns speaking, Agnesia’s eyes grew moist. Though she had boasted to her transmigrator friends that they were just her patrons, she actually liked their genuine warmth. Thus, when she woke up from her daze, the guilt of leaving without a word weighed heavily on her. She had attended the imperial ball, intending to apologize.

 

“If you need a place to stay, please consider our estate.”

 

“If you need a patron, I can ask my father. Though I’m sure you have better connections…”

 

“Or you could join our family entirely!”

 

“Isn’t our family name prettier? Rondell, what’s that?”

 

“If you need a marriage, my brother might be a bit lacking, but…”

 

“No, thank you. I entered the temple because I wanted to be single.” Though Agnesia was moved by their consideration, she didn’t forget to firmly decline what she had to.

 

Watching from the side, Rosalli’s face was also filled with a smile. In the end, it all worked out well. Who wouldn’t understand her soft heart masked by harsh words?

 

“Rosi…?”

 

Someone approached Rosalli at that moment. Recognizing the voice, Rosalli’s smile vanished, and she greeted the person formally.

 

“May Orot’s blessing be with you. It’s been a while, Lord Glen.”

 

“Rosi, why so formal…”

 

It was Evan Glen, Rosalli’s brother.

 

“Have you been well?”

 

“Yes, thanks to you.” Rosalli maintained her polite tone.

 

“That… the place where you lived. I’m sorry, but I looked into it a bit… It’s the building at the 2 Chantelen Street, right?”

 

Not wanting to respond, Rosalli furrowed her delicate brows and nodded slightly.

 

“So, are you lacking anything?”

 

“Not particularly.”

 

“…May I visit you sometimes?”

 

“No.”

 

“…Huh?” Evan Glen looked visibly shocked by the unexpected answer.

 

“In case you’re thinking about it, I’m planning to travel soon and will be renting out my place, so you can’t come.”

 

“Travel? By… yourself?”

 

“No, with the Benichi Trading Company. You know their mercenaries are skilled.”

 

“A trading company, with mercenaries… But you have the Glen’s guards…”

 

“It’s fine. I’m not even allowed to join Glen’s tea parties or outings. How could I dare ask for guards…” She deliberately spoke loudly enough for others to hear, causing whispers among those watching.

 

“So, the first daughter of Glen…”

 

“Even if she was adopted, a daughter is a daughter…”

 

“No wonder she wasn’t seen after the second daughter debuted…”

 

Though some looked down on her for being adopted, the blatant discrimination wasn’t viewed favorably. Even Glen couldn’t escape this scrutiny.

 

Facing the critical murmurs, Evan Glen quickly backed down. “That… I’m sorry, Rosi. I didn’t know you felt that way… I just couldn’t do much for Eirene… No, that’s just an excuse. Anyway…” After mumbling for a while, he awkwardly bid farewell. “It was nice seeing you. If you need anything, just let me know. And if you want to come, you’re always welcome…”

 

“I don’t think that will happen, but enjoy the ball.”

 

After Evan Glen retreated, Agnesia, who had arranged another meeting with the ladies, joined Rosalli, glaring at him.

 

“Hey. Doli was right.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“As expected, you have to be indifferent to be treated well. Of course those b*stards should’ve treated you better when they had the chance.”

 

Rosalli chuckled at Agnesia’s grumbling.

 

* * *

After dancing with each of the Elard men, Selleana spent some time chatting with Michi and her brothers. Then, as it got late, she began looking for Rakrensius…

 

“Excuse me…”

 

Someone approached her.

 

“Do you remember me? We met at the hunting competition…”

 

“Aah.”

 

Recognizing him, Selleana raised her eyebrows slightly. The tall gentleman with curly brown hair was Urihi Hargen.

 

“It’s been a while, Lord Hargen.”

 

“Ah, it’s an honor to be remembered.”

 

Not at all, Selleana smiled sweetly. Urihi Hargen didn’t know, but Selleana had secretly looked into him before.

 

“So, what brings you here…?”

 

“Well, that… Do you friends have any contact with Doloret?”

 

“With Doli?”

 

“Well… one day, she suddenly canceled our date, and I haven’t been able to reach her since. Even visiting her office, they say she’s not there, and she hasn’t been home for a while… I had no other way to contact her, so I must ask you like this.”

 

Ah, Doli, that sinful woman. Strictly speaking, it was Arshilla’s fault, but Doloret had played with his heart in that scheme.

 

“…I’m sorry. Because Doli had distanced from us for a while, she needed someone to lean on. Thank you for taking care of her during that time, but…”

 

“No, I get it…”

 

Surely, Doloret must have been sincere with him at that time. But the problem was that sincerity wasn’t from the real Doloret.

 

Seeing his heartbroken face, Selleana decided to show a bit of kindness. “There are only two ways for a man to connect with Doloret.”

 

“Two ways…?”

 

“Either become her business partner or her subordinate.”

 

“Ah…”

 

“Otherwise, it’s nearly impossible to have any interaction with her.”

 

“…Thank you for the advice.”

 

Urihi Hargen’s green eyes gleamed meaningfully. After greeting Selleana, he turned and left.

 

“…What happened?” Seeing her reaction, Rakrensius, who had been watching Urihi Hargen, asked. “Did he say something unpleasant about Lady Benichi…?”

 

“No, no. I was just giving him some career advice.”

 

“Career advice…?”

 

“Yes. I recommended a trading company he might consider.”

 

Rakrensius still looked puzzled and cautious at Selleana’s cryptic words.

 

“Did you properly thank your father for giving you that prime land to impress your father-in-law?”

 

“Well, yes… But more than that, there were too many people trying to talk to me. It was exhausting…”

 

“Indeed, this is not a place to come often, right?”

 

“That’s not something Lady, who enjoyed it more actively than anyone, should say…”

 

“I enjoyed it so much that now my feet are starting to hurt…”

 

“Do they hurt a lot? Can you walk? Should I get some treatment…”

 

“No, no.” Selleana giggled inwardly at Rakrensius’s genuine reaction and whispered in his ear, covering her mouth with her fan. “It’s a code to go somewhere private. Shall we?”