The Villain Changed the Ending chapter 128

128 If you touch my daughter, I will kill you

***[Richard Wang]***

The sky is clear and the trees are green.

The far northern land where barbarians live has been dry for several years, and their influence is gradually coming down to the border, but this country has not changed.

When it’s hot, it’s hot, when it’s cold, it’s cold, and when it’s mild, it’s mild.

That is why everything grew properly and hardened, and it was able to withstand the storm of bad weather.

It is a place that has been rumored to be a land blessed by the gods even before the founding of the country.

‘Well, that’s not all good.’

So this land has been constantly threatened and waged war.

It was for this reason that the duke’s family, who were originally royalty in this land, eventually became one of the nobility of this country.

Even after the present duchy, royal family, and various families joined together to build the kingdom, the number of invaders, more or less, has continued.

Someone keeps invading.

There has never been such a peaceful time as now.

‘So I must have been a king blessed by God.’

But why?

You can’t do anything these days.

I felt like I was being blamed by God for everything I did.

King Richard, who had been staring blankly out the window, turned his head at the sharp voice of the first queen.

“…So it would be better to send Prince Emile. If we leave the barbarians any longer, our country will also be affected. Coincidentally, the barbarians also have Princess Louise, so isn’t it a good opportunity? If the brother and sister meet after a long time, they will have a lot to talk about. In the meantime, important information There is a possibility of discovering…”

It sounds like you’re speaking for the country, but in reality, you want to get Emil out of this country somehow.

‘I made them wander around the border like that, but is that still not enough?’

Robert, despite his notoriety, is a well-known crown prince.

Even the most influential ducal family in this country supported Robert, so unless the world was turned upside down, that child would become king.

Being a king is not about how good a person he is, but about what he was born with.

It was very difficult to overturn the bloodline, unless the supporters of the other princes had great power.

‘So I guess I can just leave Emile alone.’

But do you really want to kill that child? It will continue without stopping until the child dies on the battlefield, and perhaps even if Robert becomes king, the malice will not be reaped.

King Richard looked at the first queen, who was still pouring out words, and opened her mouth.

“Let’s wait and see. Even though the barbarian situation is rough, it doesn’t affect this side yet.”

“but.”

“Queen, let’s call it a day. I’m a little tired.”

“… I’m sorry. I took too long.”

1 The queen smiled softly and bowed her head slightly.

“Your Majesty, a tea that is good for your body has arrived.

1 The queen glanced slightly at him.

It is a subtle invitation to visit her bedroom in the evening.

“I have an appointment tonight, let’s do it next time.”

“… yes.”

1 A sad expression lingered on the queen’s face.

He hadn’t been to her bedroom for several years.

Even if we didn’t sleep together, we used to visit from time to time, but lately that hasn’t happened.

I have a feeling of sorry.

But meeting her was too tiring.

Every time we meet, she talks about Emile, and recently we hear reports that an unknown accident happened near the child.

I don’t want to think about it, but maybe the first queen is trying her hand to kill Emil.

I couldn’t be sure, but when I saw her face, I remembered those doubts and it made my heart ache.

‘I wasn’t a woman like this originally.’

When I first met her, I hated her because I thought she was ugly.

But after a few years, I changed my perception.

Despite her looks, she was a witty and cultured person.

Conversation with her was endless and enjoyable.

He didn’t look like a woman, but I thought he would make a good partner.

Actually it is.

When it comes to state affairs, she doesn’t interfere too much, but she gives advice from a fresh perspective, and she’s on good terms with nobles and officials.

At first, I thought he was a really good partner.

When did that change?

1 The queen thought that she had similar thoughts, but in fact, she may have wanted to be loved as a woman.

It was only later that I thought about it, but it was no longer possible to rectify it.

She had already made several people who would become her limbs in the palace.

Even now.

1 Even before the queen came to talk today, several people had already said similar things.

1 The queen is controlling it from behind.

‘Maybe it’s my fault.’

Even if you don’t agree with him, you may have had to see him as a woman from the beginning.

It’s only now that she realizes that maybe what she wanted wasn’t a partner, but a husband who shared even a little love.

‘Already too late.’

King Richard worked for a while after the first queen left, and at night he headed to the second queen’s residence.

Although she is old now, she still has the appearance of being close to the commoner of the second queen.

People behind the scenes were saying that she was vulgar and lacking in body, but King Richard considered that to be innocence.

People think that the king fell in love with the second queen’s beauty, but in fact, she was attracted to her pure and innocent nature.

2While heading to the queen’s room, the chamberlain stood close to him and spoke in a low voice.

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. There is something I need to tell you in private.”

“What is it?”

“There are strange rumors about Igor the Sorcerer.”

“…”

“Among the nobles, bizarre rumors are secretly circulating that Igor curses the Crown Prince or that he uses unknown magic to play with unmarried women of noble families.”

King Richard’s face naturally frowned.

Hiring a fortune teller isn’t just for Robert.

Because of the increase in the number of demons, it was to somehow divert the eyes of criticism pouring down on the royal family.

Everyone is interested in eccentrics called fortune-tellers.

I thought there would be plenty of potential if I used Igor well and added some direction.

But if such rumors are floating around, you should reconsider using Igor.

“Is it real? Is there any evidence or hint that Igor is actually doing it?”

“No. As far as I know, there is no such thing. It seems that someone is deliberately spreading such rumors.”

King Richard stopped and looked at the chamberlain.

“…”

“At first, I tried to silence the rumors about Igor by spreading other rumors, but today I learned that there is a new rumor floating around. There is a rumor that a monster is rampaging in the river because of Igor.”

“What?”

Unknowingly, he asked aloud, and King Richard immediately lowered his voice.

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s because there was an accident on the river after Igor appeared. Because of that, it’s being wrapped up and word is spreading.”

“…”

“I’m sure of this, but someone is deliberately spreading rumors about Igor. As soon as I had someone try to erase them, they responded with something more intense. The timing is so right. It’s not natural.”

“… Who the hell.”

Originally, even without wings, rumors flew to every corner in an instant and spread, but it wasn’t long after Igor was hired by the royal palace.

It is certainly unusual for rumors to spread so quickly.

I was lost in thought for a moment, then the head chamberlain continued.

“Your Majesty, we must not miss this opportunity. We must take advantage of the rumor that the Beast appeared because of Igor.”

“… I see… I see.”

King Richard nodded.

It was different from the original plan, but the fact that Igor was used did not change.

“Hurry up, Chief Chamberlain. Ignite the rumor.”

“All right.”

The chamberlain lowered his head, and King Richard moved his steps back to the second queen’s residence.

You can blame Igor for the fact that God was angry because of the royal family.

The reason why the goddess was angry was because of Igor, a fortuneteller who deviated from human ways.

If Igor is executed after setting the fire like that, rumors that the royal family has incurred the wrath of the gods will be silenced to some extent.

‘But who the hell are you?’

Who started spreading rumors about Igor?

Is there any opposition, ridicule, or conspiracy towards the royal family?

When I thought so, the first thing that came to my mind was the face of the peacock.

I know that the Duke was displeased with Igor.

maybe so

‘no. He’s not a duke.’

It is true that the Duke’s family has great power, but the world of rumors is different.

Rumors in aristocratic society are very difficult to manipulate, and simply having power does not give one’s way.

Besides, the duke had rarely done anything about rumors until now.

Most of the rumors about the duke were the result of others babbling about it.

It seems that the Duke himself doesn’t like to inflate things with rumors.

King Richard remembered the duke’s pretty face and nodded.

‘Yes, it’s probably not him.’

The duke is a prudent man.

Knowing that the royal family cared about the rumors of the duke, he was not one to openly use them.

It doesn’t do anything that stands out.

‘If you listen to the chieftain’s words, he seems to be very skilled. Is there anyone other than the duke’s family who can spread rumors so quickly? Who the hell are you?’

Suddenly, the faces of Count Becker’s people who had recently returned came to mind.

The family is a hidden talent.

It rarely does anything outstanding, but it is a prestigious family with a long history, and the bloodline of the family has spread countless times in this country and abroad.

The Countess is also from a prestigious family, and I know that she has a great influence on women in aristocratic society.

“…”

King Richard let out a small sigh.

Well, I don’t know who started it, and I will never know.

Rumors are so scary.

It’s hard to catch the tail, and once it’s on fire, everyone becomes the ringleader.

‘Anyway, it’s a good thing.’

Robert has calmed down a bit since meeting Igor.

It is less violent and causes less trouble than before.

I’m a little worried about what will happen to Robert if Igor is thrown out, but it can’t be helped.

Robert and the royal family, there was no room for thinking about which one was more important.

After a while, King Richard entered the bedroom of the second queen.

Suddenly, my heart became calmer.

I thought I would be able to have a good time with my dear wife.

However, waiting in the bedroom was a woman no different from the first queen, crying for her son and clinging to him.

“Your Majesty… I heard that the first queen is trying to expel Emil to the land of barbarians. Is that true?”

Someone must have reported that nobles and officials had talked about it many times before.

Considering that she knows what happened just a while ago today, the second queen must also gradually build her own hands and feet in the palace.

It is natural.

Otherwise, you can’t protect yourself.

But as things change in that way, the second queen gradually begins to resemble the first.

The innocence of the old days is slowly disappearing.

Where did the second queen he madly loved when he was young go?

2 The queen burst into tears.

Maybe I’m making most of those tears.

In the past, I used to cry from the bottom of my heart in fear, but now.

“Your Majesty… Please save Emil… Save our prince… If this happens, he will really die on the battlefield.”

2At the queen’s sobs, King Richard turned his head.

King Richard took a deep breath.

‘Where can I get my peace?’

Both this side and that side, when everyone sees it, there are only people who ask for something to be done.

Someone said that marriage is the grave of life, but a man with two queens is in a grave twice as large.

King Richard let out a small sigh as he heard the continuing cries.

Ha, I want to run away somewhere.

***[My aunt, Countess Becker]***

The hot topic in aristocratic society these days is definitely about Igor, the fortune teller.

“The wrinkles on his face. They say they’re all proof of a curse.”

“Oh my, what is it?”

Countess Becker, Natalie’s eyes widened slightly in surprise.

The wives lowered their voices as if they were afraid, and each spoke out.

“This is a story I heard from another fortune teller. Curses leave evidence on the fortune teller’s body.”

“I heard that too.”

“Why did the royal family summon such an ominous person?”

Feigning surprise at the wives’ words, Natalie tilted her head.

“But the evidence of a curse is wrinkles. It’s really strange.”

“Yes.”

“But it makes sense. To be honest, his appearance is not normal.”

“It gave me goosebumps from the first time I saw it.”

The wives, who not too long ago were anxious to read Igor’s fortune, now refuse to even look at the palace, saying that they fear him.

‘The human heart is truly cunning.’

Natalie agreed with the wives and gave a small laugh.

After learning that Igor had cursed Katrin, Natalie immediately took action to get rid of him.

In aristocratic families, the first to hear rumors are maids, maids, and attendants.

And it was they who spread it.

When it is still quiet up above, rumors first spread widely in the society of servants below the surface, and only then someone finds out about it and reveals it to the aristocratic society.

If you think about it a little, you can see that it has no choice but to be like that.

Nobles treat servants like buildings and furniture, but they are living people.

If a nobleman accompanied his maids and servants, of course they would see everything about him.

Who secretly met whom, who did what, where, and no noble could escape their gaze.

‘And every human being knows something and wants to speak.’

Natalie covered her mouth with a fan and gave a small laugh.

You don’t necessarily need someone from that family to spread rumors to servants from other families.

Since each family has a large number of temporary servants, it is possible to insert people from this side into other families as much as they like.

In addition, through the personal connections and blood ties of the Becker family, it was easier to put servants in all directions.

A fire that starts in one place is easy to put out, but a small flame that spreads in many places at the same time is not easily extinguished.

In an instant, they gather and become a great fire.

It’s easy.

As Natalie listened to the wives’ words, she opened her mouth as if she had suddenly remembered.

“Come to think of it, there are rumors that the demon of the river went rampant because of him. Does anyone know?”

“That’s…”

A woman answered with a twinkle in her eyes.

Hearing the rumors she spread through the mouths of others, Natalie widened her eyes in real surprise.

“Oh my God… that’s what happened.”

The rumors she spread seem to be wearing new clothes.

A new rumor was circulating that the goddess was angry because of Igor.

‘Did the royal family use a hand?’

I’m not sure, but the direction the rumors are evolving is very beneficial to the royal family.

‘Well, I think it’s going to be whatever you want it to be. If you dare to touch my daughter, you must be punished appropriately.’

Natalie thought so and intervened in the wives’ conversation.

A fortuneteller is a being that stimulates people’s curiosity, so the conversation between the wives continued one after another.