(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

chapter 18

18. Ulysses' Trap (Medium)

　Whahahaha! ! ! You caught me, Miss Ulysses! ! ! I was waiting for you to stick your tail out like this! ! !
　The moment you pretend to be Elizabeth! ! !
　And I screamed in my heart--no reason.
　Let's be honest.
　
　angelElizabethThere's no way I would do that but AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ! ! ! ! ! !
　
　I want to say that even if I know it's a lie.
　Hold back what you want to say. I'm the same for not being able to distinguish between fiction and reality...
　Harold stepped out from behind me, who was still clenching his fist and remaining silent. Then he squatted down next to the lady who had given her testimony, pushed aside Miss Ulysse's hand and put her hand on her young lady's trembling shoulder.
　
"You mustered up the courage to say that."
　
　It was a gentle voice.
　A voice comforting and comforting her, who overcame fear and confessed her sins and exposed the daughter of a duke.
　I've never been spoken to in such a voice before.
　
"What Elizabeth-sama has done is unbecoming of the crown prince's fiancée. Your actions will save the royal family."
"Ah, yes. Thank you for telling me."
　
　I was stunned when Harold turned around and glared at me, so I hurriedly spun my lines.
　The young lady looked up at me with tears in her eyes. In an aristocratic society, family status determines the absolute hierarchy. To go against it and point out the mismanagement of the superiors... and if it's a lie, it takes a lot of determination.
　It was the power of Miss Ulysse's "Charm" that made her "considerably prepared".
　First of all, I have to free this young lady from her cruel magical power.
　
　Harold's negative opinion about Elizabeth and my affirmation of it seemed to make Miss Ulysse think that her scheme had worked. She smiles and takes a step back.
　I looked down at the lady and said.
　
"I won't do you any harm. I'll take care of this. Miss Ulysse, is that all right?"
"Of course it is. I was going to tell you not to blame this person. It was Elizabeth who gave the order, and she just couldn't resist..."
　
　Miss Ulysse, who speaks the lines in "Otsusei" as they are. In her novel, such a spunky figure melts the hearts of the Crown Prince, who initially looked down on the people of the lower classes and the main character, but...
　Ah, my face looks like it's going to twitch! Don't call me Elizabeth lightly, Harold told me...! !
　The moment you think it's a little advantageous to you, you become impudent, that's what Miss Ulysses is! ! !
　It's easy to finish and it's a relief for me, but it's a lot of things to do.
　
"...You're kind."
　
　This is also a novel-like line. And smile, and royal smile.
　Miss Ulysse smiled back with the same smile without feeling humbled.
　
“Your Highness, actually, I have also heard bad rumors about Elizabeth-sama…”
"what?"
　
　I pretended to be surprised by Harold's words. This is the same line that his attendant tells the Crown Prince at the beginning of Chapter 8 of the novel, who is beginning to be attracted to the protagonist.
　In the novel, the conversation takes place in an empty room in the royal palace, but rather than following the scene faithfully, it would be better to give Miss Ulysse the impression that the scenario is progressing steadily.
　In fact, Miss Ulysse's eyes are sparkling. She didn't even look at her poor young lady that she had brought with her... Possessed by "Charm", the young lady held her breath and hung her head as if accepting her being treated as a supporting role.
　This girl will hear the story again when the effect of "Charm" wears off.
　Once again, I smiled at Miss Ulysse.
　
"Maybe I don't know true love...can I talk to you again?"
"Yes, with pleasure. Your Highness Vincent."
　
　I am not allowed to call you by name. And I know true love
　Harold had stepped behind Miss Ulysse, so she couldn't see him, but his face was like a Noh mask. Scary scary scary.
　
“Thank you very much, Your Highness.
　
　After bowing to leave, which was somewhat awkward as usual, Miss Ulysse turned on her heels to leave the classroom.
　that moment.
　The door opens with a clatter, as if it had been predicted.
　
　It was Rafael who poked his head in.
　
"Ulysse-chan♡"
"Gee!!!"
　
　From Miss Ulysse's mouth, a scream that didn't sound like a "Star Maiden" erupted. Her face, which had been flushed with her joy, suddenly turned pale.
　It seems that he couldn't immediately start working on it because he was completely absorbed in the relief of progressing the scenario. But Rafael doesn't care at all.
　
“You were in a place like this♡ I was looking for you.
"Well, well, I'm happy... you went out of your way to look for me..."
　
　From the trembling voice, I could read the bewilderment, "You should have sowed it, but why?"
　Miss Ulysse followed Raphael's escort as he took her hand and opened the door. She is trembling and her hands are shaking.
　
"Well then, good evening everyone..."
"Wait☆ So, where are you going after this?carriagecarShall we send it in, or..."
　
　The door closes, and Raphael's gleeful voice fades into the corridor. The reason I can't hear Miss Ulysse's voice is because she's thinking about how she can escape.

　
“…………”
“…………”
“…………”
　
　Even after Raphael's voice was completely lost, no one said anything for a while.
　A few seconds of silence.
　Harold and I were standing with the still crouching young lady in between. Somehow, I have a strong feeling of being left behind.
　Haa, he sighed――the first to move was Harold.
　
"I'm glad I prepared for something like this."
　
　Saying this, Harold took out a pillow.
　A large, fluffy, lace-trimmed, white, clean pillow filled with feathers.
　
　--e? why a pillow?
　I mean, where did you come from?
　
"Thank you"
　
　In front of me, who was stunned, the young lady slowly stood up and took the pillow.