Escape from the evil Chapter 53 - 3. Breakfast with the villainess

Chapter 53: Chapter 3. Breakfast with the villainess

The idea of escape, which had previously seed completely insane to , began to play in my head with new colors.

The imperial capital, as well as the entire territory of the empire, was in full view of the Crown Princess. It was simply impossible to confuse their tracks in these places. However, things took a different turn when it ca to the north.

The northern region is the only area of the empire that was not subject to the control of the imperial family. Thus, if you run, then only there. I ran through my mories to know for sure if there was a place suitable for hiding in the novel. And all that really ca to mind was the north.

Well, it looks like I don't have a choice.

If I can hide out in the northern lands for a year or so, the main villain may well have already forgotten about . I was more than sure that I was just a toy in her hands. And when I disappear, a new one will just appear in my place. At least, that's what I desperately hoped would happen.

Attending Jeremy's wedding ceremony seed like a good reason to head north. The problem was as follows. Will I be able to get there? Obviously, I could only do this with the consent of the Crown Princess. Otherwise, I'll just put myself in danger and die in vain.

When I first arrived here, I noticed that this place is well guarded not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The servants guarded the floor where I live, including the entrance to my room. Therefore, I almost imdiately rejected the insignificant idea of direct flight.

I had to resort to a more cunning thod of action.

And it turned out to be a difficult task... Because I'm not very smart.

As a result, I spent half the night thinking about an escape plan.

The ntal shock and confusion that had accumulated lately, combined with taking a warm bath, eventually turned into fatigue that overwheld .

Unable to fight the drowsiness anymore, I didn't realize I'd fallen asleep.

Then ca my first morning at the residence of the main villain.

I woke up, moved to sit up, then looked around. Everything was still quiet. I breathed a sigh of relief.

"My Lady, are you awake yet?"

I heard the maid's voice when the door opened.

The servants helped

with my morning routines. By the ti one maid finished brushing my hair, another ca over to help

change. She was holding several gorgeous dresses in her hands.

My dressing room was filled with expensive dresses and jewelry that I could never have dread of before. However, when I put on one of these outfits, I did not feel a sense of delight, but rather suffocation. Besides, my ntal balance was shaken even more as soon as it beca clear that the Crown Princess invited

to have breakfast with her.

— You don't like it?

Noticing that I was staring at my plate for too long, the villain asked

this question.

The table was filled with all kinds of dishes that I had never heard of before, and as soon as the plates were at least a little empty, the servants brought new dishes. And, of course, that wasn't the reason for my poor appetite. I just felt like I was going to throw up from excitent.

— N-no, the food is very good.

I tried my best not to let my secret thoughts show on my face.

— good. Then eat more.

The villainess smiled at

and continued the process of slicing the at that was on her plate. Swallowing, I finally picked up the dishes and helped myself to the first seafood salad I could find. Still feeling the gaze on , I slowly began to eat.

anwhile, my head was full of thoughts about what excuse I could use to leave for the north.

Is my friend's wedding really a good reason? Or will it not be enough? Anyway, I was afraid she wouldn't even listen to .

And then I really won't know what to do.

This thought made

more and more nervous.

Without realizing it, I fixed my gaze on the table.

— Do you want to try this dish?

A deep voice startled

out of my thoughts.

Did she really think I was staring at the plate in the center?

The next mont, a huge piece landed on my plate. It was lamb stewed in wine. Since it was already difficult for

to digest food because of my worries, I shook my head.

— Eat it.

— I really am... I'm full.

— One more piece. I like watching you eat.

I was confused, but I still reluctantly opened my mouth. Okay, the main villain just told

to eat. If I refuse, she can use this as an excuse to trap . Since I had no choice, I started eating at.

At this ti, while I was quietly concentrating on eating, the princess suddenly called out to .

— Camille.

— Y-yes?

— I'm sorry... I haven't been able to find your brother yet.

After her sentence, which sounded guilty, I almost died because of a piece of at that threatened to get stuck in my throat.

— I've sent soldiers all over the Empire. Among other things, she ordered the borders to be combed. But for now... We haven't been able to track him down.

After the Crown Princess's short report, I barely recovered enough to chew the at and swallow it. To be honest, I didn't know what emotions I felt from this news. Relief, or indifference... I didn't really care what happened to him.

But still, the villainess' next words made

tense up.

— Don't worry, — her tone was bloodthirsty, — Sooner or later I'll find him, and then this bastard won't go unpunished. When he dies, I'll send his body to the incinerator. He will turn into the unsightly ashes that he is.

The fork fell out of my hands. The servant quickly ca over and handed

a new one, although it probably wouldn't last long in my hands either, because they were shaking violently.

Well, okay... It was too much.

The first thing I needed to do was calm down. It was necessary to change this terrible topic sohow.

Pulling myself together, I pretended that everything was fine with

and answered in a flat voice:

— Oh, really... — My voice trembled slightly.

— Camille, you can put all your worries behind you, — she said softly, — I'm here, so don't worry about anything.

"That's why I'm worried..."

The Crown Princess looked at

intently. I felt embarrassed by her gaze, which always seed to haunt . I beca so uncomfortable that I completely lost my appetite.

But instead of cowering in fright, I nevertheless decided to make an attempt to start this conversation:

— Th-this...

— Yes? — The villainess imdiately replied, — Do you need anything?

I involuntarily swallowed in excitent. Nevertheless, there was nowhere to retreat to.

— I... if you don't mind. I would like to attend my friend's celebration. He's getting married soon. He invited , and I did... I would like to be present.

When I finally made this request, I sucked in a nervous breath.

— hm...

After listening to , she closed her mouth and stared at

intently. Her gaze was so intense that for a mont it seed to

that I had just made a fatal mistake. For soone who was abducted, it was too audacious to ask for sothing like that.

"I think I made a mistake..."

While I was lanting my carelessness and patiently waiting for my death, contrary to all my expectations, the Crown Princess asked:

— Where will the ceremony take place?

Her tone was surprisingly gentle.

I hurriedly said:

— Gee... The Duchy of the Northern Duchess, Edelweiss.

— When will it take place?

— In fifteen days...

I was sowhat puzzled, but I hastened to answer all the questions that followed from her side.

— I see, — the Crown Princess replied calmly after a short pause.

When I heard the clink of cutlery, which ant that the villain was cutting her steak again, I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, I think I got carried away..."

Dealing with the main villain was terribly devastating for my nervous system. I just couldn't wait for this breakfast to be over.

But before I could rejoice that death had passed

by today, a new shock befell .

— Since you say so, I suppose I can go with you to this event, — the woman said, staring straight at .

I dropped the fork I was holding in my hand again.

"But this... But that wasn't part of my plan at all!"

While I was on the verge of having my first heart attack, which happened to happen to

at such a young age, the villainess watching

couldn't hide her smile.

"I'll have to postpone so of my business, but it can't be helped."

Kaena de Ronan thought about it with a smile on her face.

"Who would have thought that this woman would be so happy?"