The Villain Is Obsessed With His Fake Wife

John lightly gestured towards where Baron Penula was, as if telling him to keep an eye on him. She was startled and grabbed John’s sleeve.

 

“What are you planning to do?”

 

“Well, I think I’ll show you how I handle things my way.”

 

The red eyes glanced at her hand holding the sleeve and then turned to face her again.

 

“That Libertan document, my wife put it there.”

 

“…”

 

“That method was good, but it’s too far back.”

 

How did he know she left that document there?

 

‘How much do you know?’

 

The banquet hall became increasingly noisy. Was it because of the dizzying rumors surrounding her? As she made eye contact with him, it felt like there were only two people left in the world, Johan and she. John closed his sharp eyes and smiled mischievously.

 

“Those idiots who didn’t understand the warning should be dealt with properly.”

 

John patted her shoulder.

 

“That way, I can understand my topic and learn on my own.”

 

* * *

 

Countess Hettel was so shocked that she could not say anything.

 

‘Why is that guy alive?’

 

At first, Countess Hettel was uneasy about Baron Penula. Even if she was successful in her fraud, it would be a big deal if Baron Penula betrayed her. So, at first under the pretext of recognizing the evidence, she imprisoned him and then sent her knights to kill Baron Penula. 

Apparently Baron Penula was dead. Her husband, Count Hettel, had properly confirmed it. So her husband, Count Hettel, was equally surprised.

 

“Well, Baron Penula? Obviously, I identified the body…”

 

He was so embarrassed that he ended up saying something he shouldn’t have said. The surrounding nobles began to chatter even more.

 

“Honey! Then people will misunderstand.”

 

Countess Hettel hurriedly corrected Count Hettel’s words.

 

“I met someone I was close with in the past, but now we are in a different situation, so I shouldn’t do that.”

 

Baron Penula was a criminal officially wanted by the imperial family. He was a heinous criminal who cooperated with the Libertan duchy who committed treason. Naturally, the fact that Baron Penula was being housed in Count Hettel became a big problem.

 

“Oh, that’s right.”

 

“Count Hettel? And… Countess Hettel?”

 

At that time, Baron Penula, who was clinging to Chancellor Orteca, opened his eyes brightly.

 

“You guys are here! How dare you use me and then try to kill me?”

 

“W-what do you mean-”

 

“I gave you all the evidence to frame Duchess Blanchett!”

 

Everyone at the banquet hall was looking at Countess Hettel with surprised eyes. Countess Hettel was quick to deny it.

 

“Ji, I think you’re looking at the wrong person-”

 

“I saw it wrong just now?”

 

Baron Penula was further stimulated by Countess Hettel’s infidelity.

 

“I even gave you all the evidence to manipulate contract magic! You tried to kill me to destroy the evidence, and then you shamelessly turned away!”

 

The situation had already worsened to the point where nothing could be done.

 

“Oh my god. So, what you said while crying just now was all a lie?”

 

“How can you be so shameless and shallow?”

 

“I feel sorry for Duchess Blanchett who got caught up in something pointless.”

 

No matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t see any way to cover up the crime.

 

‘The line that Prime Minister Orteca can stop is already over.’

 

Unfortunately, the only person who could help them now was Duke Blanchett.

 

“Duke Blanchett. I know that we, Count Hettel, have committed a great sin against Duke Blanchett.”

 

Countess Hettel passed by the Vizier Orteca and fell on her knees before John. John looked at Countess Hettel quietly, only raising the corners of his mouth. The tip of his slender chin twitched arrogantly. Countess Hettel was nervous at her indifferent response, but she calmly continued her apology.

 

“I know very well that nothing has changed since I walked all the way to Obrinte. So, please show mercy so that our legacy can be maintained.”

 

John asked Countess Hettel, putting his hand on Estelle’s shoulder.

 

“Are you asking for my forgiveness now?”

 

“Yes that’s right.”

 

“Why?”

 

But the words that came out of John’s mouth were different from what Countess Hettel had expected.

 

‘Do you want me to apologize again?’

 

Countess Hettel opened her mouth in a whisper.

 

“It means that we committed a great crime against the Blanchett family and ruined the reputation of the Blanchett family-”

 

“No.”

 

John cut off Countess Hettel mid-sentence.

 

“That’s not it.”

 

An elegant voice that flowed without any pitch.

 

“That’s not what you need to ask for now.”

 

“Then what…”

 

“The person you should be praying for is wrong. Do I have to teach you each of these things?”

 

Countess Hettel’s face turned red. Strangely, the head that was normally bowed to John was not bowed to Estelle. While Countess Hettel was trembling with pride, Count Hettel, who was anxious about her, stepped forward.

 

“Honey, what are you doing? You need to apologize quickly.”

 

Countess Hettel held her breath as she looked at Estelle sitting gracefully. It was clearly a bow that was easily bowed in front of Duke Blachett.

 

‘Am I going to bow your head to that woman again?’

 

That woman was a lowly commoner. Her arms trembled as they held her against the ground. She just couldn’t bow down.

 

* * *

 

She continued to watch the situation shown by John.

 

‘Is this a situation that John planned?’

 

Count and Countess Hettel admitted their mistake, and Baron Penula was angry at them. 

The nobles at the banquet hall were taken aback by the sight, and Chancellor Orteca frowned upon understanding the situation. Everything seemed to be going as John had intended.

 

‘I feel like I’m watching a puppet show.’

 

Perhaps this was the way John viewed the world.

 

‘Then will I look like a doll like those people?’

 

Countess Hettel, who had shamelessly apologized to Johan just a moment ago, hesitated when she saw her. As she reluctantly lowered her head, John asked in an overtly cold voice.

 

“It seems that Count Hettel does not value his life.”

 

Count Hettel turned pale and asked.

 

“Yes?”

 

“Or did you think that the count’s sins would be apologized to this extent?”

 

The murderousness flowed from John’s voice and put pressure on Count Hettel and his wife.  Countess Hettel bowed her head with her white face. There was no hesitation like before.

 

“I’m sorry, Duchess Blanchett. I was blinded by greed and ended up slandering the Duchess. How should I pay for this sin…”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“Everyone in Count Hettel knows that bowing her head to the Duchess is an unpayable sin, but…”

 

Countess Hettel stuck her head in her head and kept looking at Johan even as she was apologizing. John lifted one side of his mouth and tilted his head.

 

“Is that all?”

 

“Well, then how should I apologize…”

 

“Beg like a dog.”

 

A squeak escaped from his twisted mouth.

 

“I beg you to spare my life.”

 

“…”

 

“Wouldn’t that give you the will to give mercy or anything else?”

 

The moment Count and Countess Hettel heard those words, she froze and could not do anything. John stood up with a graceful gesture. In that brief moment, John whispered lowly into her ear.

 

“Watch carefully, this is the climax prepared for my wife.”

 

Her heart was pounding anxiously.

 

‘The more John said that, the more scary things happened.’

 

John stood in front of Count Hettel and his wife, who were face down. Chancellor Orteca, who was watching the situation, asked John.

 

“Duke Blanchett, what are you trying to do?”

 

“I’m trying to teach you.”

 

John ignored Chancellor Orteca and trampled on the back of Count Hettel’s hand with his shoe.

 

“Ahhhh! D, Duke Blanchett!”

 

“Is this the hand that tried to frame my wife?”

 

The shoe’s shoe stepped on the back of his hand roughly. A scream rang out.

 

“Please, please save me…”

 

“When you do something like this, you should have been prepared to be dealt with.”

 

Count Hettel could not overcome the pain and fainted. The countess became even paler when she saw her husband.

 

“Just tidy this up.”

 

John looked at Countess Hettel, lightly shaking off his feet as if he had stepped on something dirty.

 

“Now that I think about it, you insulted my wife with that vulgar tongue of yours.”

 

“Save me…”

 

“From then on, I plan to take out your tongue because you don’t even know how to use it.”

 

Countess Hettel shouted at Vizier Orteca as if he were her salvation.

 

“Oh, Chancellor Orteca. Please stop Duke Blanchett! It’s not a formal trial, and he can’t treat a noble like this…”

 

“Didn’t you bet Oblinte?”

 

Chancellor Orteca answered in a cold tone.

 

“It seems that all of Duke Blanchett’s actions are a price to be paid to Count Hettel. So there is nothing I can do to help.”

 

“Such nonsense…”

 

“It is Oblinte that the Countess herself swore, so you can take responsibility for it.”

 

Countess Hettel was in despair. John looked back at his wife and smiled beautifully.

 

“Ma’am, which should I take out: her eyes or her tongue?”

 

She, who was pretending not to know, was startled. She felt like she was back in reality.

 

“Do I have to choose that?”

 

“If possible, I want to do whatever my wife wants.”

 

She didn’t want to choose either one.

 

‘It’s scary because John is a man who will really do anything.’

 

She didn’t like Countess Hettel who tried to bury her. But she didn’t want her body to be mutilated in front of her.

 

“If it’s hard to choose, I’ll do both.”

 

There was interest in John’s red eyes. She guessed he was very excited about what choice she would make.

 

“Well, then I am.”

 

“So, what about my wife?”

 

“Hitch.”

 

She intentionally made a coughing sound and touched my forehead.

 

‘I would pretend to be sick and run away!’

 

Fortunately, she was able to act realistically thanks to being sick often. As he trembled under his breath as if he was having a hard time, John’s expression immediately darkened.

 

“Where does it hurt right now?”

 

“No. I’m okay.”

 

He shook his head, pretending not to do so.

 

“I can’t go in even if I want to rest.”

 

“Why can’t you do that?”

 

“That’s right, I can’t interfere with what John is trying to do.”

 

‘Did I fool him well?’

 

With that in mind, she carefully looked at John’s face.

 

“Ma’am…”

 

Unexpectedly, John had a more serious expression on his face than she expected.

 

“Let’s go to the doctor right now.”

 

“Ji, now? Prime Minister Orteca is there and the situation is all…”

 

“None of that matters.”

 

John held her with his jaw clenched.

 

“The only thing that matters to me now is my wife.”

 

John ignored the whole situation and left the dinner party with her in his arms.

 

“Duke Blanchett?”

 

Prime Minister Orteca called out to John in an absurd voice.

 

“What are you doing now-”

 

Of course, John didn’t even pretend to listen and left the banquet hall and ran towards the doctor. As he was leaving, he could hear the nobles’ voices sounding embarrassed.

 

‘I assure you, no one will be more surprised than me. Wow, I didn’t know it would be this effective!’

 

But anyway, her purpose was successful. Because she didn’t have to see Countess Hettel die right in front of her eyes.

 

‘Anyway, as long as Baron Penula is here, Count and Countess Hettel will be transported to the capital.’

 

Even the Marquis of Orteca has Libertan documents. There would never be a hole to escape.

 

‘That’s enough.’

 

Honestly, she thought she would have felt a bit uncomfortable if she had been punished more cruelly than what the other person did. In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the room where Mr. Henry, the doctor, was. 

 

Mr. Henry widened his eyes when he saw John, who looked urgent.

 

“W-what’s going on?”

 

“My wife suddenly feels very dizzy.”

 

John said in a serious voice.

 

“The condition is very serious. I think she needs to get treatment urgently.”

 

Mr. Henry looked at her face and tilted his head. Because her complexion was fine.

 

“She is okay now…”

 

“What?”

 

“She looks in very bad condition. I will see her immediately.”

 

Mr. Henry sat her down and began examining her. In the meantime, John glared at Mr. Henry with a murderous gaze.

 

“Tell me about any symptoms that make you even slightly suspicious.”

 

“Yes, yes, yes.”

 

“If later she has any symptoms that you didn’t report, I won’t leave you alone.”

 

John’s growling threats made her nervous for no reason.

 

‘What should I do now?’

 

She couldn’t say that she suddenly got better. It was then.

 

-Baby. Do you know what news we got?

 

-I brought you such good news that your baby will scream with joy when she hears it!

 

She was already confused, but the trees started talking to me. She answered the trees as quickly as she could.

 

-I’m in an urgent situation right now, so I’ll answer later.

 

-There’s no point in saying that later! You must listen now!

 

-I can’t do it now.

 

-I get it. Then let me just get to the point.

 

She didn’t know why there was so much work today.

 

-I found a place with traces of a fairy. By contacting the trees there, I found a way to weaken your curse.

 

-Anyway, since you can’t do it, we’ll talk about other things later and only talk about what’s urgent.

 

-It is said that your fairy power can be recovered more quickly through the prayers of our trees. So everyone came to threaten the other trees and pray.

 

John asked worriedly, rubbing her face.

 

“Isn’t the situation worse now? You leave the patient now-”

 

“It’s not like that.”

 

At that time, she felt something ominous.

 

‘What is this feeling?’

 

She felt a fishy smell in her mouth.

 

‘I can’t believe that the fairy’s power has been restored…’

 

For some reason, John’s eyes as he looked at her looked at her with shock. John spoke to her in a trembling voice.

 

“There’s blood around your mouth right now…”

 

She quickly wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. There was black blood on the sleeve.

 

‘… It’s ruined.’

 

 

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