The Villain Changed the Ending

Chapter 31

031 That little guy did a troublesome job!

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

2 The meeting with the queen took place two days after the meeting with Goruka, a steppe tribe.

She still wears an exaggerated hat on her head, and a beautiful feather-like fabric is wrapped around her tiny body.

It was like that at a banquet or meeting the first queen, but Benno and his aides are really passionate about decorating my appearance.

‘A child’s body grows quickly.’

Neither the hat nor the clothes, once worn, will be difficult to wear again.

It is much more wasteful than adult clothes.

I sighed and headed for the palace.

‘I wonder if Goruka’s clothes are finished?’

It can’t be helped that the people of this kingdom look down on the steppe tribes.

However, if you change your clothes, people’s gaze will improve somewhat.

It is said that when Goruka first left here, he was wearing pants made of animal skins and rough fabrics.

However, in the middle, I was conscious of the eyes of the people of the kingdom and put on clothes here.

“…”

I let out a small sigh.

It was a costume that could only be seen as malicious.

The kingdom’s diplomat made Goruka wear a colorful shirt without a coat, and pants worn by farmers underneath.

The shoes there are animal leather sandals unique to the steppes.

When people saw him, he would have looked nothing but a really grotesque and shabby savage who didn’t even know basic manners.

Goruka, who does not know such a fact, is even more intimidated by people’s eyes, and it is visible to people’s eyes.

When the savage saw us, he must have felt frightened and humbled.

‘I’d rather have worn the clothes of the steppe tribes and stand tall.’

Of course, the grassland tribes also have their own clothes.

However, except for winter, men often wear only pants.

I was guessing that it was because the fabric was precious and it was to avoid being stained with blood during hunting and fighting.

In any case, it seemed most urgent to arrange Goruka’s clothes properly.

But no kingdom clothes.

The nobleman’s clothes did not suit Goruka’s skin or behavior. There was a high possibility that he would look awkward, as if he was wearing someone else’s clothes.

That said, the commoner’s clothes would be ridiculed.

So, the idea was to make the clothing unique to the grassland tribes luxurious, but the deadline is too tight.

I left the sewing to the maid who had mended my clothes the other day, and to a few skilled people, but I don’t know if they can get it right on time.

‘I hope everyone is doing well.’

I let out a small sigh again.

How many times have you sighed already?

Many civil servants stay in the residence of the royal family to handle affairs with the royal family and other families.

Several of them were selected and entrusted with supporting Goruka.

Some of them will take on the job for a while until Goruka stays in the capital, but some will see them working and plan to entrust them with things related to the steppes.

I chose someone with as few prejudices about the steppe people as possible, but a different look might come out as I work.

That was a little worrying.

‘Even though Benno and the butler of the royal capital said it was fine.’

Still, the human heart is unknown.

Even if he wanted to believe that no one would disregard the master’s wishes and treat the steppe people with disdain, a little anxiety remained in his heart.

‘But really… I hope the duchy doesn’t have someone like that.’

The translation was, of course, Martin.

As a former diplomat, Martin is said to be good at negotiating.

As soon as the team was formed and a meeting was set up to greet them, Martin melted into them within a few hours, like someone he had worked with for years.

trustworthy

However, there were concerns that several civil servants in the royal capital’s mansion were missing because of Goruka, and that there might be disruptions to the original work.

It is said that other civil servants share the work, but if the amount of work increases, you will have to work late.

‘In my previous life, I always complained about working overtime, but I’m making people that way.’

Benno and the butler of the royal capital say it’s not a big deal, but I’m sorry.

While I was thinking, I had arrived at the second queen’s reception room before I knew it.

An attendant stands in front of the door of the guest room, and guards stand on either side of it.

However, the number of royal guards was smaller than that of the first queen.

1 There were four guards standing in front of the queen’s room, but there are only two of them here.

As she is the king’s queen, the number of bodyguards seems to be the same, but even in this area, it seems that she is discriminated against.

Upon entering the guest room, the two queens who were sitting in a chair stood up with a nervous expression on their faces.

Next to her is Princess Louise.

When our eyes met, the princess opened her eyes wide and then made them smaller again.

It’s like asking with your eyes how it went.

His personality is also impatient.

But from the side of the queen, it is not visible.

2 The queen opened her mouth with a slightly impatient face.

“Welcome, Duke Weiss. Nice to meet you.”

Her complexion is worse than when she saw her at the banquet before.

Rather than simply worrying about the future of the princess, maybe it was because the princess was so upset.

If I left the palace alone and invaded the banquet hall without permission, my son would be in trouble, and even I would be rotten inside.

While slightly sympathizing with the situation of the queen, she bowed politely and exchanged simple greetings with the princess.

After the greeting, the second queen offered me a seat, as if not wanting to give the princess a chance.

The weather these days is beyond cozy and the days are hot.

Summer is still far away, but the inside of a woman’s dress may be covered with sweat.

‘Then, let’s start the conversation with the clothes first.’

I sat down, sorting out in my head what the queen would say.

Normally, at a place like this, I talk about useless things to some extent before getting to the main point.

But as soon as I sat down, Princess Louise leaned forward and opened her mouth.

“You really were a duke! It’s amazing! But have you really met them? They say barbarians really eat people? Are those things you wear around your neck really human bones?”

“Louise!”

2 The queen’s face turned white.

The woman standing behind jumped forward in embarrassment and covered the princess’s mouth with both hands.

“Eup… Eup…”

Princess Louise struggles, trying to escape from the hand that blocked her mouth.

‘Well, this is different from what I expected.’

I thought I would start with the everyday story and gradually move into the story of the steppe tribes.

I wasn’t good at talking to women in my previous life, so I prepared several conversation topics and practiced a bit.

However, I never thought that the conversation would begin while the princess was shutting her mouth.

‘This child really needs to get married to the steppe people.’

I thought so and smiled.

“It’s okay. Let go of the princess.”

Princess Louise took a deep breath as she freed herself from the woman’s hand.

“I thought you were dying.”

Before the princess could speak further, I answered her question.

If you make the situation any more embarrassing, the queen might faint.

That’s why the complexion of the two queens was not good.

“Princess, the steppes don’t eat people. They also cook and eat livestock like us. What steppe people wear around their necks is not human bones, but the teeth of beasts or beasts they caught.”

“Eh… is it real?”

“Louise! Choose your words carefully! This is the Duke of Weiss! He has a higher status than you, without any title.”

“… yes.”

Louise’s lips came out slightly.

The sight reminded me of the face of my three-year-old fiancée, Catherine.

They look different, but their behavior is similar.

Well, from my 30-year-old point of view, 10-year-old Princess Louise and 3-year-old Catherine are just lovely and cute.

Unlike fakes like me, these two are real children.

yes, it’s cute

“It’s okay, the queen. The princess’s simple words put me at ease. Don’t worry.”

I smiled and turned my face to the princess.

Rather than telling the story of the steppes directly to the queen, it would be better to tell it to the princess.

Even if there is a question in her heart, the queen will not be able to ask it freely, but this immature princess will ask the question as it is, regardless of whether she should or should not.

It would be better to take this opportunity to shake it all off and let her make up her mind than to bury her curiosity in her mind for the sake of saving face.

“The Prairies have chiefs and warriors. Warriors consider protecting their families the most important thing.”

After saying that, he explains how the warriors of the steppe tribes hunt witches, and although he has several wives, the woman he married first has the most say as he is treated as a concubine.

The most important part was to convey the fact that the grassland tribes are not as savage as the people of the kingdom thought.

The fact that they also love their children and exchange affection between men and women.

There may be unhappy people among the steppe tribes, but I tried to convey the fact that there are many happy people as well as in the kingdom.

At first, the two queens’ expressions, which were nervous, gradually calmed down.

Perhaps she understood what I was trying to say.

The fact that the character of a princess who would be a naughty child if she went to another noble would not be a big problem for the steppe people.

And going to an old nobleman and recommending that the princess would be happier marrying a steppe tribe than becoming a widow within a few years.

“And our dukedom plans to establish friendly relations with the steppe tribes in the future.”

The second queen, who had been quietly listening to me, suddenly saw me.

I ask with a surprised face.

“That… that means…”

“Yes, Queen. If you permit me, I would like to become your guardian. Of course, this is still a secret.”

1If the queen knew about this, she might openly disturb the king.

At least until the marriage is completely decided, I want to keep it a secret.

“Duke Weiss… Thank you.”

2 The queen bowed her head.

But Princess Louise seems displeased.

The more I listened to the conversation between me and the queen, the more my mouth popped out.

And suddenly, as if he couldn’t stand it any longer.

“But then I’ll be the last of many wives. If I’m going to the same old grandpa anyway, wouldn’t it be better to just marry an old nobleman without a wife?”

Oh, and I laughed.

Princess Louise seems to think she is getting married to the chief.

“It’s not so, Princess.”

“…”

Looking at the princess with a protruding mouth, I thought of Goruka’s face.

“Being the first wife of the Chowon people has a lot of meaning. Didn’t I mention that she has the strongest voice?”

“huh.”

The princess, who was about to nod, swallowed gulping at her mother’s stern stare.

“…Yes, Duke.”

“Louise-sama is the princess of the Weber Kingdom. It’s impossible for such a person to go under another wife of the steppe people. The kingdom’s face depends on it, so I absolutely won’t do that.”

“Eh… then?”

“Louise!”

2At the queen’s sharp voice, Princess Louise muttered in a low voice.

“Duke, then?”

That word is not a good expression for a princess.

2 The queen put her hand to her head as if she was dizzy.

I smiled and opened my mouth.

“There are several possibilities. Asking for a divorce from a wife who is already married, or marrying someone who is not yet married.”

However, it is impossible to divorce someone who is already married.

In the first place, it was not a marriage that the steppe people wanted, so there was no way that such a request would be accepted.

But you don’t have to tell the princess that.

I continued talking while blurting out the explanation on that side.

“The chieftain has a son who is not yet married.

I smiled.

“This is the person who came to the kingdom as an envoy. I heard that he turned 16 this year.”

“!”

Princess Louise is startled.

Taking my eyes off the dazed Princess Louise, I looked at the second queen.

“I heard that in a few days an envoy from the steppes will have an audience with you. I met him, but he’s a decent person, my queen.”

After saying that, I added in a low voice.

“The lives of Chowon people are not much different from those of ordinary people. Couples live together and raise children. I heard that when the children become adults, they celebrate and make them independent, and live like that.”

“…”

2 The queen bowed her head.

She is said to be the daughter of a fallen baron.

I heard that you lived almost like a commoner.

However, the king, who fell in love with her at first sight, reestablished her family and made her his queen.

There is no doubt that she is of aristocratic blood, but the daughter of a baron is too low to become a queen.

In addition, her life in the royal palace, which was not properly educated, would have been like a cushion of thorns.

Even if she received the king’s love, there was no way she would have been happy living in an unsuitable status.

I leaned slightly toward the queen and spoke softly so that the princess could not hear.

“It’s different from the palace. The princess will be happy.”

“Yes. Thank you, Duke.”

2 The queen smiled with a face full of tears.

I think I know why the king loves her.

She may not be the most beautiful woman in the world, but her quiet smile somehow made my heart feel warm.

Maybe that’s why the heroine of this novel also captivates the hearts of princes and noble men.

I felt like I knew a little bit of this world that I couldn’t understand.

*****[King Richard, Weber Kingdom] ****

That little guy did a nuisance!

King Richard grumbled inwardly as he saw the barbarian standing in front of him.

Unlike when he was first reported to by the officials, the black-eyed, black-haired savage had a very attractive appearance.

It seems to be the clothes unique to the savage tribe, but the combination of fabric and color is excellent, and somehow it did not deviate too much from the atmosphere of the kingdom.

In a word, there is no barbaric satisfaction.

He just looked like a foreign envoy with slightly different customs.

The attitude is also dignified.

‘Tsk tsk, this must be the work of that little bastard.’

Reports were received that the little duke had encountered a barbarian.

I also heard that they seem to have gotten along better.

but i would do something like this

King Richard saw those standing beside and behind the savage.

He said that the Duke’s family had been friends with the barbarian tribe for a long time, so he attached an interpreter and an agent.

It is said that it is for smooth diplomacy between the royal family and barbarians, but diplomacy is something that freezes to death.

‘That little guy, what are you thinking?’

I don’t feel good for some reason.