The Villain Changed the Ending

017 Portrait of fiancee

*****[Oscar, the main character] ****

The schedule to go to the royal road has been newly adjusted.

It is said that the break time is longer than the original and the intermediate stopover is changed.

For several days, the aides wandered around without hesitation and had blood vessels in their eyes, and it seems that it was because of that.

The head butler spoke while tidying up my clothes.

“Did you know that the owner’s fiancée, Yeongyang, is the Marquess of Patry?”

“Yes, of course I know. A neutral aristocrat, right?”

“That’s right. Lady Catherine is two years younger than Master, so I’m listening.”

three years old this year.

young.

Well, since I’m five years old, it’s natural in a way.

‘A five-year-old and a three-year-old engaged… What a strange world.’

When the butler signaled lightly, the attendant in the corner came closer with something.

It’s like a plate covered with a pretty cloth.

When another attendant installed the pedestal, the attendant removed the cloth and placed it on top.

“This.”

It was a portrait.

In a large frame, a girl who looked like a doll was drawn.

When I opened my eyes, the butler smiled softly.

“This is a portrait of Miss Catherine. I think I was only able to have it in front of an artist last year. It’s very difficult to stay still when I’m young. The painting arrived yesterday.”

It seems that there are many blondes among the nobility of this country.

The child in the painting had a jeweled ribbon on her curled golden hair.

The dress she was wearing was a wonderfully adult dress.

The tight, tight-looking waist of the dress was tightening the child’s straight torso.

It looks like she’s wearing makeup too.

Her face was unusually pale, and her lips and cheeks were slightly red.

There is such a thing, and the expressionless face and the dark background harmonize, so the girl in the picture looks more mature than her age.

“She is a lovely young lady.”

The head butler laid his eyes down gently as if satisfied.

But I couldn’t help but laugh.

Painting in this era is a long process.

The model would have had to remain calm in the same pose throughout the painter’s painting.

However, being a child is bound to be in such a state whether it is laughing, crying, or angry.

The child must have been two years old at the time of the drawing, but how much pressure was needed to keep a child of that age still.

I just felt sorry for the child in the picture.

Besides, look at the outfit.

Even if you look through the picture, it’s so tight that you can’t even breathe.

As my expression blurred, the butler lowered his body.

“What’s wrong, master. Do you not like Miss Katrin?”

I shook my head.

“He’s a cute kid.”

“…”

I looked at the portrait blankly and turned my head.

Boys are never easy.

I’ve heard that male nobles other than the heirs have a narrow position from birth, and that sometimes they die in battles over succession rights.

Besides, when you grow up to a certain extent, you have to find a way to live on your own.

Even when he is appointed as the successor, he is under considerable pressure according to the expectations and demands of the head of the family.

It can be said that there is no aristocratic child who plays actively while receiving parental love like on Earth.

‘But girls are more difficult.’

I never thought I would wear something like that since I was a kid.

I thought it would at least put loose clothes on.

The butler looked at my expression and spoke.

“When I go up to the royal road this time, I plan to pass through the Petrie family. Miss Catherine is still too young to go out in front of people, but I have a strong desire to meet with the Marquis family.”

“okay.”

The sudden change of head of the family probably made her anxious.

Marriage is a contract between families that cannot be easily broken.

It is said that the grandfather and Marquis Petri exchanged detailed contracts through long-term discussions.

However, since I became the head of the family, the entire power of the ducal family was entrusted to the child.

It would be natural to want to take this opportunity to find out why my father suddenly withdrew from the head of the family, what kind of child I am, what kind of person I will grow up in the future, what people around me think and what kind of influence they have.

“Do you have any presents ready for Miss Catherine?”

“Of course. I bought a doll that is popular in other countries. My mother also has it. They say it’s popular with aristocratic antelopes.”

“Oh, that dress doll?”

“yes.”

The doll my mother has is a bit strange to look at for a child, and it seems to play the role of a kind of fashion magazine.

It should be said that it feels like collecting fashionable dresses by making them into doll clothes.

In fact, my mother had several dresses that matched the doll’s clothes.

“By the way, Master, did you find anything in Miss Catherine’s portrait that bothered you?”

It seemed that he was concerned about the movement of his expression earlier.

the butler asked quietly.

I looked at the portrait again and took a small breath.

“I thought the clothes would be too hard for a child like this.

“Ah… that’s why.”

The butler laughs.

“If that bothers you, why don’t you spill your words when you visit?”

“Is that okay?”

“It is natural that each family has different family customs and etiquette, and it would be rude to interfere with them.

“…”

Does it mean that a child will go over even if he has a little rudeness?

“Besides, Lady Catherine is my fiancée. The Marquis of Petri will try to raise her to the owner’s taste as much as possible. So there is no problem.”

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Judging by the look on the butler’s face, it seems that he also wants a good relationship between me and Katrin.

I was watching the feud between my father and mother right in front of my eyes. Well, is that natural?

“Thanks for the advice.”

“you’re welcome.”

When I put all my clothes on and went to the office, the aides were all out.

Today is the day to officially meet the main aides.

Most of them were people who had come and gone and learned their faces, but there were also several people who were seeing them for the first time.

Maybe that’s why the atmosphere is somehow more tense than usual.

After saying a few simple words, I looked around at the faces of the people in the office.

“Your role will become even more important in the future. Keep in mind that my young age is not an element of anxiety, but an opportunity to show off your abilities. If you show your ability, I will reciprocate.”

“All right.”

“I’ll keep that in mind, my lord.”

Listening to the aides’ answers, I looked at one.

“How’s your father’s problem going? Did you find a suitable place?”

“Yes, my lord.”

As if the aide had waited, he unfolded several sheets of paper in front of me.

“There is a villa owned by the duchy in a city a bit far from here. It is governed by the duchy because it is under the direct control of the duchy, and the security and surroundings are good.”

“It’s difficult for people who openly act recklessly to their father’s words.”

“I don’t think you need to worry about that. The governor is someone you cared about in the past. He’s a person you can trust.”

When it comes to the former generation, it is not the father, but the grandfather.

Because his father was the deputy head of the family, he was simply called Bernt.

“There will be no shortage of attending Bernt-sama.”

The aide grinned.

The horse is serving, in a word, it means that you will be good at monitoring.

I read through the report on the city and nodded.

“When will it be possible to move?”

“I’ve already sent you a message. The wagon and luggage will be ready by the end of the day, so you can leave tomorrow morning.”

“Okay, let me leave early tomorrow morning.”

“yes.”

When my father’s move was decided, I finally felt relieved.

While I’m gone, this city will be approved by my mother.

Of course, the aides took care of everything, but the mother, as the deputy head of the family, was in charge of the final task.

It’s because I don’t have any particular relatives other than my father, and if my father is here, I’m sure he’ll try to interfere.

Maybe he threatens his mother or plots something to get his position back.

Then, there will be some people who will agree and move.

I wouldn’t have to worry if the head butler stayed, but Benno was planning to go with me to the capital this time.

After discussing a few things while I was away, I looked back.

In addition to the aides, this position also included the captain of the guard in charge of guarding the mansion and the military commander in charge of the defense of the city.

Upon receiving my gaze, the captain of the guard stepped forward a little.

“How’s the mother escort?”

“The personnel selection is over. We plan to form a group of 10 people who work in shifts of 3 people, and at night, one female military officer will wait at the residence where the godfather is.”

“Did you have a female military officer?”

“Yes, it’s a little weak in force, but it uses a sword well instead.”

“Good job. Mother’s escorts, I’ll meet them myself, so set up a meeting today or tomorrow afternoon.”

“All right.”

After that, I heard about the defense of the city.

They all worked under my grandfather, so I don’t think there’s anything to worry about.

After hearing the report to some extent, it is the turn of documents that require approval.

The aides took care of most of the work, but the payment was the sole responsibility of the owner.

I sat down at a desk piled with papers.

To match my height, the butler has prepared a slightly higher chair.

However, the sitting height of a 5-year-old is still low.

In order to match the height of the desk, the chair was placed on a slightly hard floor as if it were a trick, and a soft cushion was placed on it.

When I sat on it, the chair was so high that my feet couldn’t touch the floor.

The feet are floating in the air.

‘ha.’

The chair that fits my body is made to order, and it is said that it is still far from being completed.

I bent over as if clinging to the desk and grabbed the feather pen, which did not fit well in my hand.

After reading and signing the document, press the signet ring one after another.

As I eagerly read, signed, and stamped, I suddenly felt people’s eyes on me.

When I raised my face, the aides were silently watching me.

In some people’s eyes, it’s written cute, and in some people’s eyes, you can see the light of bizarre.

In the case of the head butler, a sense of pride or admiration permeated his eyes.

“…”

I lowered my gaze and silently handed over the papers.

I know.

What a strange looking five-year-old doing paperwork in an elevated chair.

But you can’t help it.

because I’m the winner

Suddenly, someone muttered.

“I’ll have to order a new pen that fits your hand. That pen is rather heavy.”

Certainly, I agree with that statement.

The pen was so big and heavy that every time I signed it, it became the letters crawling with earthworms.

It’s absolutely not because I’m used to keyboards and I’m not good at handwriting.

*

That afternoon, there was an interview about my mother’s escort.

The escorts all seemed decent people.

Two of them were a bit older, and the rest were a bit younger.

How many people did the butler know, hinted that their skills were the best.

First of all, all of them had experience of sparring with their grandfather.

My grandfather was once a knight, so it seems that he often mixed swords with soldiers.

It was visibly revealed that everyone respected the grandfather.

‘At least I won’t move my heart to my father.’

I liked it more than my skills.

The female military officer was a woman close to forty, older than expected.

I was a little surprised to hear that she was single, but I soon thought that it would be so.

Her muscles were so rugged that it was hard to see her as a woman.

It was like watching a bodybuilder.

She has several siblings, but most of them work for the Duke’s family as military officers.

Looking at the innocent eyes, it seems that there is no back side at all, and it is trustworthy.

“Please take good care of your mother.”

“I will risk my life to protect the dame!”

When I spoke to the escorts, everyone responded unanimously.

Thankfully, no one will harm my mother in this castle.

The reason I prepared an escort was just in case.

So let’s not raise a flag.

*

My father left early the next morning for a villa in another city.

I didn’t really want to see him off, but it wouldn’t look good if he didn’t even see his father, who was going far away as a son.

Even if they were forced to move because of me, their son, anyway.

There was no choice that I would not go out because my mother said to see me off.

But once I got out there, I wanted to go back right away.

As soon as he saw me and my mother, my father jumped up in blood.

“Inomum! Oscar, yes inomum!”

Because the mother’s escort accompanied them, the father was immediately grabbed by the arms.

“Can’t you let go! How dare you put your hands on someone’s body! You bastard Oscar!”

As if he had completely forgotten that he had been scared the other day, he shouted madly.

His face was so red that blood vessels stood in his eyes.

Bianca said nothing, but her eyes looked like snakes as she glared at my mother and me.

Neither my father nor Bianca seemed to have thought that they would ever leave this castle.

But on the other hand, why did you think you could be here?

Even if I didn’t empty my last name, did I think I would have my mother keep watching the two of them hahahaha hoho here?

I wanted to ask that, but he didn’t say anything.

Even if you say it, you won’t be able to communicate, and your mouth will only hurt.

I motioned to the leader of the procession and ordered them to depart quickly.

My father was soon dragged into a carriage by a soldier escorting the procession.

But even when the carriage door is closed, he leans out the window and shouts.

“I will never forgive you! You will definitely regret it.

So, don’t you think that you might get killed for saying that?

I didn’t care too much and just smiled wryly, but my mother was still looking at the carriage and my father.

He doesn’t cry, but his eyes are watery.

“mother.”

When I held my hand, my mother lowered her head slightly and smiled.

“It’s okay, Oscar. This is the last thing I think of him, and I’ll forget about it.”

The mother who said that looked a bit sad.

I held my mother’s hand tightly.

And after a few days, the day finally came when I set off for the capital.