Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 It's been days after we arrived in the western region, but all of us got busy with our own things. 

 Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee were busy talking to the people of the western region. They are also helping feeding the people and hearing their complaints. Prince Fraser is planning to send these complaints to his majesty, so they can see if the monarch can do anything about it.

 Rufus was busy talking to the officials. He is cornering those officials who didn't do anything while the western region is slowly dying because of poverty. Rufus wants to force these officials to confess their mistakes and to make them give up their positions as officials of the western region.

 His majesty has already briefed Rufus about the current state in the western region, and his majesty is already planning to send a set of people who'll replace the officials in the western region. Rufus just wants to scare these officials while Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee do the duties of these officials.

 Mister Vulso is the only one who'll remain in his position because he is the only one who is doing his job properly.

 "Csille, have you been waiting for so long? I apologize. I didn't realize what time it is."

 I shake my head and smile at Brother Pascal. I know he is busy with his duties as a Doctor, so it's understandable. "Don't worry, Brother. I just arrived here. Are you all set now?"

 I heard Brother Pascal sigh. I didn't mention to him that I have been waiting for more than half an hour now because I know he'll feel bad. 

 He hums as a yes. "Is everything ready on your part? Does his majesty really agree with this Csille? I still don't understand how you manage to make his majesty agree to it."

 I smile reassuringly at Brother Pascal. "Do you think his highness, Prince Fraser and Prince Rufus will be here if his majesty didn't agree with this? And I made his majesty agree to this by pledging my life—"

 "Csille! Why did you do that? How can you pledge your life? What if that Earnan Henness decided to betray us? How can you do such an impulsive decision like that? That's your life we are talking about here. What did Aunt and Uncle say? I'm sure they got mad at you—"

 I immediately calm Brother Pascal by holding his arm. "Brother, hear me out first, will you? Yes, I pledged my life, but his majesty didn't let me do it. He said he was just testing me and that I didn't really need to pledge my life because he already agreed with my plan. So, you don't have to panic, okay? Everything is okay."

 Brother Pascal sigh. He then gently caress my head. "Don't do something like that again. Don't you pledge with your life. What if something unexpected happened? What will we do if something happens to you?"

 I smile bitterly at him. "Then continue living the way you are. If something will happen in the future, I want you to protect Mother and Father, Brother Pascal. And please don't forget to continue our bloodline. You're the only hope of the Lauretré Family, Brother. So, I hope when worst come to worst, I want you to stand for the Lauretré Family, and if you need to disown me, don't hesitate to do that."

 "Csille! How can you say something like that? Why do you always mention this? Are you planning to do something, Csille?" Brother Pascal looked intently at me.

 I just shake my head and smile reassuringly at him. "What are you saying, Brother? I was just talking hypothetically because we don't know what will happen in the future. So, you don't need to panic."

 Not for now, Brother. But soon, it will. You'll soon panic because of me.

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 "Are you sure you can produce this number of swords for this month, or should I give you another half a month?"

 Earnan Henness shakes his head. "You don't have to worry, Dame Csille. I can assure you that I can make a hundred swords for this month. Father taught me of a way to forge high quality swords in the fastest way. So, you don't have to worry."

 I nod my head, satisfied with Earnan Henness' response. I already explained things to Earnan, and he also agreed with the terms. Now, we're discussing about the first batch of swords that will be selling to the Vrawyth Kingdom. 

 Since Earnan only wants to work under my Foundation, it means the monarchy will be buying these swords to the Foundation. 

 The swords that can be bought twenty thousand centimes from the Stozeterra Kingdom can be bought only at ten thousand centimes in the Foundation. More than half of the money will be given to Earnan as a payment for working under the Foundation. The rest will end up as funds for the Foundation.

 With this, the monarchy will save a lot of money, and the Foundation can have enough funds. 

 "Mister Earnan, if you need anything, you can just look for me or my cousin, and we will definitely help you."

 Earnan nods his head. "I will. Thank you."

 After checking the quality of the swords he has made already and become satisfied with it, Brother Pascal and I leave the shop.

 "Csille, aren't you going to visit the plaza? I heard Prince Fraser and Sir Farren are helping with the food feeding. Shouldn't you go there and help them too?"

 I immediately made a face. Help Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee? I don't think that's a good idea. As much as possible, I want to avoid Prince Fraser for now.

 "I feel tired, Brother. I'll probably take a rest first before I go there. How about you? Are you going back to the isolated area?"

 Brother Pascal nods his head. "Yes, there are still a couple of patients who have severe symptoms that need medical attention. So, I'll probably won't be able to be with you for this week too. I'm sorry, Csille. I promised Aunt and Uncle to look over you, but because of my job, I couldn't do it. I'm sorry—"

 I shake my head at Brother Pascal. "No, Brother Pascal, I understand that it's your job. Also, I have other things to do too, and I don't want to bother you. Don't worry. I promise to take care of myself this time."

 Brother Pascal made sure that I was okay being alone before he left me. 

 I look up at the sky and sigh. 

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 I told myself that I would avoid Prince Fraser, but I still ended up going to the plaza. However, an unexpected thing happened. 

 The real Csille Lauretré returned, and she is now controlling my body. 

 The people immediately smile widely when they see Csille walking towards the plaza. They immediately greet her warmly. Some children even come to her to ask for a hug which Csille happily does.

 She walks to the front and sees Prince Fraser giving a basket full of fruits and vegetables. Aside from giving a complete meal every day, the Foundation also gives a basket full of fruits and vegetables once a week to every family. So, the people can still have food to offer to their families.

 Throughout the weeks of food feeding, you can already see the changes in their physical body. The children are now fluffy and healthy, unlike before. 

 Csille stands beside Prince Fraser and tries to help him by handing him the bowl. "Need some help, your highness?"

 Prince Fraser looks at Csille before he takes a bowl on the table. He didn't even bother to look at the bowl on Csille's hand. "You can help other people. I'm sure there are people who need help more than I."

 Csille's hand trembles, but she remains smiling at Prince Fraser. She puts the bowl down. "If that's the case, I'll be looking for someone to help them. If you'll excuse me."

 Csille immediately leaves Prince Fraser behind. She was already embarrassed when Prince Fraser didn't accept her help. She doesn't want to force herself anymore. She won't make the same mistake she did when she was young.

 Csille then finds someone she can help. However, from time to time, she will still check on Prince Fraser. 

 Csille's hand trembles when she sees Sir Farren standing beside Prince Fraser and helping him. 

 He won't let me help him, but when it comes to Sir Farren, you won't even hesitate? I know I already told myself not to be immature, but Fraser, why do you always push me? What did I do to deserve this because? I honestly don't know what to do with you anymore. I only want you to see me. Is everything that I have been doing is still not enough for you to see me? To love me?

 "Dame Csille, the soup!" Mairenn's voice startled Csille.

 She immediately looked down and found the bowl she was pouring is now full of soup. She immediately takes the bowl from Mairenn's hands. 

 "I'm sorry, Mairenn. Does it hurt? Did you burn yourself?"

 The soup is still hot, and Mairenn definitely got burned because of it. So, Csille immediately calls for a nurse to attend on Mairenn's burns.

 Csille took a deep breath to calm herself. She needs to calm herself down, or she might do something she probably regrets. 

 Csille smiles at the elderly woman who is standing in front of her. The elderly woman smile at Csille. She then takes Csille's hand. "Dame Csille, thank you for helping us. If not for you, we will still probably have trouble looking for our food today. The whole western region is indebted to you, Dame Csille. We couldn't wait for you to be the Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom. I'm sure if that happens, the Kingdom will prosper even more."

 Csille smiled humbly at the elderly woman. She then pours soup into a bowl and asks one of her employees to assist the elderly woman with her soup. We have set up tables and chairs where the people can eat their meal. 

 Csille looks at the line of people and sigh. Before she looks in the direction of Prince Fraser. The two of them look so harmonious together. Prince Fraser doesn't look irritated when Sir Farren is around.

 But if it's me, you always snob me. I really don't understand why you are doing this, Fraser? I thought you already forgive me for what I have done in the past? But why does it seems like you still hate me? When will you give me a chance, Fraser? When will you let me be close to you again?

 Csille continues to serve the people with pain in her heart, but this time, she won't do anything against Sir Farren because she knows that won't help her. 

 After two hours, one of her employees insists on taking her spot. Saying Csille needs to rest now since she's been helping for more than an hour already. So, Csille doesn't have any other choice but to take a break and just watch them do their job.

 Prince Fraser and Sir Farren are still helping them despite having several people convincing them to take some rest. 

 Csille watches Prince Fraser as he pours the soup into the bowls. She intently watches his every move because this is the only thing he can do. To watch Prince Fraser from afar.

 "Dame Csille?"

 Csille looks up and finds Mairenn with a bandage on his hand. "Mairenn, are you okay? Your hands... I'm sorry, it was never my intention to do that. Does it hurts?"

 Mairenn sits beside Csille. She then shakes her head. "I'm okay, Dame. You don't need to worry, and I know it was an accident. You don't need to say sorry."

 Csille sigh. She still feels sorry for accidentally pouring the soup into Mairenn's hand, but because Mairenn already told her not to worry, she just dropped it. She then looks at Prince Fraser again. 

 "Dame, why don't you go to him? It seems to me that you like to be with him."

 Csille look at Mairenn. How she wished it was that simple to do so. But Csille knows if she does that, Prince Fraser will get irritated with her again.

 She just smiles at Mairenn. A bittersweet smile. "No, I'm okay. His highness is busy, and I don't want to bother him."

 Even if I want to stand beside him, I cannot do that. I can only watch him from afar....