The Villainess Writes a Resignation letter

TVWRL Chapter 17

“Really? I want to go too.”

“Me too. I’ll try next time on my day off. I gave up because I heard there were too many people…”

“Same here.”

“She’s so much kinder now than when she was here, and she’s become incredibly beautiful. And Sarah has changed completely too. She used to be the most unfashionable, but her appearance is so different now. She bragged about how Lady Adeline bought everything for her.”

“If I had known this would happen, I would have served her myself.”

“I regret it too.”

The maids, unaware that someone was listening, sighed deeply with regret.

Not far away, Leona stood frozen, hearing every word of their chatter.

Petals were crushed in her trembling hand.

Her fist was clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palm, causing pain. But this pain was nothing compared to the anger she felt at that moment.

‘Adeline, why is everyone only talking about Adeline?’

Leona glared coldly toward the source of the noise.

“Put those maids under immediate confinement. How dare people from the temple mingle in such a lowly place? They don’t realize that anything not spoken by the goddess is all false. Such lowly beings.”

With that command, Leona walked away, creating a chilling breeze.

Her attending maids exchanged anxious glances as they followed.

Ever since returning from the prayer house, Leona had been in a bad mood. Unlike before, she was often irritable, and those serving her were tense every moment.

They had hoped that with Adeline gone, peace would return, but instead, it seemed like a greater storm was approaching, darkening their expressions.

Leona, upon entering her room, paced anxiously and bit her nails.

Her mind was consumed with thoughts of Adeline, to the point where she didn’t notice someone entering the room.

Count Gunner Waynes, who had come to see his daughter before the coronation, did not like the anxious look on her face.

He walked over to Leona and pulled her hand away from her mouth.

“Leona.”

Only then did Leona look up and see her father.

“Father.”

Gunner frowned as he noticed her injured nails.

“You’re about to become a Saintess. You need to conduct yourself properly. Your body no longer belongs to you; it now belongs to the Myaria Church.”

Although merely a count, Gunner was a powerful figure among the temple’s noble faction.

Since his daughter Leona became a candidate for saint, he had been actively consolidating his control over the temple nobility.

Of course, there was the current empress’s family, the Duke of Crothos, but no one would dare ignore him as the father of the saint.

He was using his daughter to fulfill his own ambitions one by one.

☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓

Finally, the long-awaited day of the coronation arrived.

In the original story, this event marked a turning point leading to a new development.

The sky was clearer than ever, and the sun, shining brightly, was so beautiful that it captivated me.

The red light shimmering from every angle was more beautiful than flowers.

‘It seems even the heavens are blessing Leona. I’ve seen many people both inside and outside the book, but I’ve never seen someone so blessed by the sun, like a path of flowers being laid out for them. The heroine truly stands apart.’

Although I didn’t fully understand Leona’s intentions in inviting me, I wasn’t scared or anxious.

I simply wanted to avoid feeling intimidated, so I wore the new dress I had prepared for the ceremony, along with earrings and a necklace.

I also entrusted my hair and makeup to Sarah after a long time.

First, Sarah styled my hair with large waves, securing it into a half-updo, and adorned it with baby’s breath. The look suited me perfectly.

Sarah’s skills were truly exceptional.

The reflection in the mirror was the most perfect I had looked since arriving in the Kinsteria Empire.

“Shall we go now?”

With a light step, I climbed into the carriage.

Even though it wasn’t my own coronation, I felt a strange excitement.

Eek!

Thud! Bang!

The horses pulling the carriage suddenly came to a halt due to an obstacle, and the impact naturally affected me inside the carriage.

“Ah!”

“Lady Adeline, are you alright?”

I had fallen forward and was in too much pain to respond.

I could hear the startled coachman hurriedly getting off the carriage.

“Lady Adeline, I will open the door.”

He opened the carriage door before I could even answer.

The coachman’s face turned worried upon seeing me sprawled inside.

As the coachman hesitated to touch me, a voice I had never heard before spoke up.

“Step aside.”

The coachman bowed his head in surprise and stepped back.

In front of me, still lying down, a face I had never seen before came into view.

On his chest, a golden lion brooch symbolizing the Kinsteria Imperial Family shone brightly.

Anyone wearing a golden lion on their chest must be a knight of the imperial guard.

Even in my unsteady position, I didn’t give up and carefully observed his appearance.

The mole under his eye confirmed that he was Zion, the trusted aide of the First Prince, Ilias.

The fact that Zion had moved indicated that there was a secret mission from the prince.

“Excuse me.”

Zion stepped into the carriage, slipped his arms under my shoulders and behind my knees, and lifted me up. He then set me down in my original seat and said,

“Are you alright, Lady? An accident happened due to our haste.”

If it weren’t for the coronation, I would have wanted to lie down and take my time to recover.

It was clear that the prince would want to reach an agreement with me to avoid any trouble.

If I could get compensation for the accident from the prince, I might be able to shorten the three-year period I had set.

“It hurts quite a lot. But with such important matters at hand, I don’t think I can afford to take care of myself right now.”

“Can I take that to mean you’re okay?”

Zion’s intention to quietly settle the matter was evident.

I grimaced again and pressed my waist, saying,

“No, I’m not okay. I understand that such accidents can have serious aftereffects.”

“I will send a physician to your house.”

“Well then, let’s discuss the details later. If I can’t work due to aftereffects, it would lead to significant business losses”

Zion looked at me with a stunned expression.

“I expect you to come to my house tonight with the physician.”

As soon as I finished speaking, I gave a nod as if I didn’t want to hear any further responses.

“Oh dear…”

It was only natural that I would groan while holding my neck and waist!

☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓

We departed quite quickly, so despite the accident, we arrived on time.

In front of the temple, dozens of carriages were lined up in a row.

Getting off the carriage and seeing the temple filled me with nostalgia.

The day had come when I found myself coming to a place I had wanted to escape from so desperately. Of course, I was invited, but still.

When I presented my invitation, the junior priest looked at me with a bewildered expression.

“How did you get here?”

I smiled gently and replied leisurely,

“I came because I was invited.”

Then I gestured toward the invitation with my eyes.

The priest looked at the invitation with a dissatisfied expression. Unlike the previous person, he was inspecting it very thoroughly.

‘I’m telling you, it was sent by your saint!’

I wanted to shout that out, but instead, I maintained an elegant smile.

After going through three verification procedures, I was finally allowed inside.

There were so many people eager to come that sometimes there were cases of forged invitations, which made the checks even more rigorous.

Once the invitation check was complete, a security inspection awaited.

This was to ensure that no dangerous items were being carried.

After passing all the checks and entering the temple, I heard a familiar voice.

“Lady Adeline!”

“Chris!”

Chris rushed over and grabbed my hand.

“How did you come here?”

I pulled my hand away as naturally as possible so he wouldn’t feel embarrassed and said,

“Saintess Leona personally sent me an invitation, so I’m honored to be able to attend this prestigious event.”

“Welcome. It’s been too long since we last met.”

I hadn’t seen Chris since the number of guests increased.

I felt a twinge of guilt, wondering if I was being too harsh toward someone who had helped me during tough times.

“Thank you. I appreciate your warm welcome. We can catch up outside later. Thanks to your help, Chris, I was able to do well.”

“It’s nothing. If I had helped properly, you would have been in that seat today. It’s a shame.”

Embarrassed, I glanced around and lowered my voice.

“No, please don’t say that. If the goddess had heard you, she would have been angry. Chris, I am not worthy of being a saint.”

“I believe someone like you should remain in the church.”

“Chris, I don’t think so at all. I’m happier now than I was when I was in the church.”

Chris looked down, showing a disappointed expression.

“Just as you are on the right path as a priest, I am also on the path that suits my life. Isn’t it the best path if it’s the one that makes each of us happiest?”

Chris’s eyes took on a strange light as they focused on me.

“The more I talk with you, the more I find it hard to give up.”

“I’m bravely walking the path of Lady Adeline. So from now on, please see me as Lady Adeline, not Miss Adeline(Adeline-nim).”

Just as Chris was about to speak again, a loud voice interrupted.

“The ceremony will begin shortly. Distinguished guests, please take your seats.”

It was the priests moving around, guiding those outside.

“I should head in now. I’ll see you later.”

I quickened my steps.

‘It’s a relief that the lower-ranking priest couldn’t attend since they had to help prepare for the coronation.’

As I walked away, I could feel Chris’s gaze lingering on me.

Entering the grand sanctuary in the central temple, I saw a statue of the goddess made of gold and a path lined with fresh flowers.

The Myaria Church truly had a knack for extravagance.

‘I wonder how much they’ve drained the people’s resources for this? They probably had no idea they were being exploited.’

As I silently cursed the church, I heard a clear, albeit not very loud, mocking comment.

“Quite well done indeed.”

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