I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration

Layla, who continued to spread malicious rumors about Lise, was also shamed in social circles and buried. As if their thoughts had suddenly changed, she recognized Lise as Cliff’s wife and targeted Killian instead. While pondering that thought, she belatedly realized one fact.

 

‘Ah! In the original, Edith wasn’t even in a position to be attacked, really! Cliff and Killian were both looking at Lise, so Lise was the target of attack until the end!’

 

But it’s different now. Rather than messing with Lise, who seemed to be under the protection of the dukedom just by looking at her, she probably thought it would be easier to attack Edith, who seemed to have nothing to fight for, and take the seat next to Killian.

 

‘Then now it’s a question of probability.’

 

And unfortunately, the conditions imposed by the Sinclair family made it very likely that they would kick her out.

 

‘Even if I were the Duke, I would think Layla would be better than me.’

 

There was nothing more to be gained from the Rigelhof. Edith Rigelhof’s value had already hit rock bottom but was unable to break through.

 

‘Besides, if the Rigelhof family does something soon… I think the Sinclair family’s offer will be very attractive.’

 

Her backside tensed.

 

‘She says she can get a divorce even if Killian doesn’t cut off her head.’

 

Nothing came easy. Now it’s not just about saving her life. Of course, even if she got divorced, she could live without worrying about money. As the contract said, she would be provided with a luxurious mansion and ample alimony.

 

‘But…’

 

She took a deep breath and went back into the living room. Killian, who didn’t even look at her until she approached him, leaned towards her and whispered as she sat down.

 

“She can’t even go to the bathroom by herself? Why didn’t she called a maid?”

 

“…Still, she is a guest.”

 

“Anyway, I fell for you because you were secretly nice.”

 

Killian grinned and muttered something that she couldn’t tell whether it was an insult or a compliment. The crooked smile on his lips was sweet. Watching that, she realized that she was being very greedy.

 

‘Now it’s more than a mansion and money… I want Killian.’

 

Where would the survival story of the possessed character, a villainess who deviates from her principles, lead?

 

‘I’m curious too, really.’

 

She took a gulp of tea to stop the sigh that escaped her.

 

* * *

 

The Count Rigelhof, which had been quiet since the founding of the Empire, suddenly declared a territorial war against the Duke of Ludwig. When Killian stopped by her room and told her the news with an embarrassed look on his face, even though it was expected, a chill ran down her spine.

 

‘Ugh, finally…’

 

The moment she had been dreading had come. The Territory War was an incident that was as if the Count Rigelhof family had dug their own grave. How could a count family that had at least a little money think of declaring war on a warrior family that was said to be the hero of the country’s salvation…?

 

‘You probably believe in the Knights of Archduke Langston, but there is an imperial family behind Duke Ludwig, you idiots!’

 

Of course, if a territorial war breaks out between nobles, the imperial family must remain neutral. But look through all history, East and West. Was there any imperial family that maintains perfect neutrality?

 

‘Furthermore, even if they are not the imperial family, Duke Ludwig’s manpower is no joke.’

 

Although she had never seen it with her own eyes, the author fully explained it in <I Refuse to Be Obsessed>. How badly the Count Rigelhof was destroyed in the Territory War. The territory campaign was also a preliminary action to make Archduke Langston the Emperor, so in the end, he was exterminated without being able to avoid the stigma of being a traitor.

 

“What is the reason for declaring territory war?”

 

To her question about their ‘superficial reason’, Killian shrugged his shoulders and answered.

 

“I heard we hit the price of iron ore?”

 

“Did you?”

 

“No way. The price of iron ore was actually reduced by Count Rigelhof. But they said it in a way that they had no choice but to cut it because we put pressure on them.”

 

“Do you have a contract or something?”

 

“Of course there is. They are insisting on something that can never be justified on paper.”

 

“Well, I guess so.”

 

She shook her head. Count Rigelhof was truly lost in his own thoughts and was driving his family into danger. That level of self-pity and pride, how on earth did the previous Count Rigelhof raise his child!

 

“…Are you okay?”

 

“Yes? What?”

 

Killian looked at her with a somewhat bitter look on his face. Only later did she remember that the person who declared the Territory War was the person who was supposed to be her father.

 

“Oh, well… Isn’t it inevitable? With this, I and the Rigelhof family seem to have become complete strangers.”

 

“I would appreciate it if you thought so. But you’ll have to be a little more determined. According to the outcome of the war, Count Rigelhof…”

 

“I know.”

 

Killian seemed surprised by her calm answer. Well, no matter how much she hated her father, it would be surprising that she would be so callous while expecting her father to die. 

But should she treat him like a father? A person who not only abused his young daughter, but also bewitched her to a man and made her get information from him? Besides, she clearly stopped him. It was he who brought destruction upon himself.

 

“Your father entered into rebellion. Yes?”

 

“…maybe.”

 

“My father is too greedy. He can’t look at himself and his family objectively. I tried to stop him too…”

 

She tried her best to pretend to be the victim and put on a pitiful face. Fortunately, Killian sighed with her and patted her shoulder as if comforting her. She paused for a moment, feeling his warm hands, and then asked with a sigh.

 

“What is the imperial family’s reaction?”

 

“The Archduke Langston is still pretending not to know, saying that it has nothing to do with him, but he believes that this territory war will be the starting point of a rebellion.”

 

“The Archduke Langston is also bold. What on earth did he believe will happen after doing something like this…?”

 

There were degrees of turning a blind eye to something. The Count Rigelhof, who had been serving as a stooge for the Archduke Langston and had been constantly messing with the imperialist nobles, declared a territorial war against the Duke of Ludwig, the Emperor’s right-hand man. How could this be a simple family dispute?

 

“It is clear what Archduke Langston believes. It is the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager believes that the current Emperor is not the child of His Majesty the Emperor.”

 

“Nonsense. The temple already recognized purebloods 27 years ago. So he was able to ascend to the throne.”

 

“The Empress Dowager believes that the recognition of the temple at the time was also pressured by Her Majesty’s Saga.”

 

“Then why are you acting like this, more than 30 years after your Majesty came to the throne?”

 

“It’s blasphemous, but… The Empress Dowager Her Majesty appears to be mentally unstable. She’s 98 years old.”

 

The Empress Dowager lived too long. Her husband and her eldest son had already passed away a long time ago, and she had been living in her own little world, occupying the back room alone. She seemed to be showing signs of dementia a few years ago.

 

“I guess that means Archduke Langston took advantage of that.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Archduke Langston was also a remarkable person, trying to achieve his ambition for the throne by seducing an old woman who remembered events from 30 years ago more vividly than yesterday, using subtle words.

 

“A treason that took 30 years? Should I say this is amazing…?”

 

“He probably wanted to give up the throne at first. But it was not Dane, the son of the Archduke. It was probably Dane who tempted the Empress Dowager.”

 

It was said that it was a treason to give his son the position of Emperor.

 

‘At least Count Rigelhof is better than that man.’

 

It’s much better than someone who uses their children as hostages and easily throws them away when they’re no longer needed.

 

“It’s you I’m worried about.”

 

Huh. She was worried about herself too.

 

“There may be people who want to attack you just because you are Count Rigelhof’s daughter.”

 

“It’s not your fault. And I am now Edith Ludwig, not Edith Riegelhof.”

 

“I know very well. Arm yourself with that thought. If anyone says anything, just refute it like that.”

 

“Is there anything difficult? I’m just worried you’ll get hurt.”

 

“Did you have such affection for me?”

 

“I don’t want to be a widow already at this age.”

 

Then Killian laughed.

 

“Well, I heard that a swarm of flies is attracted to a young widow. I can’t see that again.”

 

“So, take care of your life.”

 

SheI said mischievously, wrinkling the tip of her nose, and Killian came over to her and he kissed her deeply. Little by little, her anxiety melted away due to the stimulation provided by the sweet breath and hot tip of her tongue. Killian gently opened his mouth with a clicking sound, looked down at her with his mysterious gray eyes, and whispered.

 

“Let me take this opportunity to show you how great your husband is.”

 

“I hope you’re not bluffing.”

 

They laughed a little and kissed lightly a few times. It was a warm moment that made her think he was in love with her.

 

‘Please, nothing should happen.’

 

Killian and she were trying to play off this situation, but they weren’t in a very happy mood. She could tell by looking at Duke Ludwig, who hasn’t even looked at her since Count Rigelhof declared a territorial war. Maybe Killian was in a very difficult situation in the middle. Suddenly, she remembered Layla Sinclair, who had been scolding her to make the most of her seat, which was about to expire.

 

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Translator Note:

From this chapter owars things will start to get difficult for Edith (not too much for now, don’t worry). I will write a note in the worst chapters so you can now before reading ^^