I Was Reborn as the Female Antagonist's Servant-Chapter 37 – The Story the Princess Kept

My Lady began to tell her story.

My Lady’s gaze fell downwards, deep in thought. "When I first got a Personal servant, she would always insult me behind my back and my father’s. At that time..."

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"Big sister!"

A little girl ran towards a young woman dressed in the classic Personal servant uniform – a combination of white and black.

The little girl ran excitedly, then jumped and immediately hugged the person in front of her tightly. And that little girl was me – Reina.

It had been a few weeks since my personal servant had started serving me. I kept trying to get close to her in any way I could. However, none of the methods I tried worked at all.

She would always release my hug as soon as I hugged her. Her rejection was obvious, as she would usually pry my arms off her with both hands.

Whenever she rejected me, I thought there was still plenty of time. Maybe she just wasn’t used to me yet. So I excused her for the time being.

However, all my views about her changed – when I peeked at her from the crack of the door, seeing her talking with two servants.

"Hey, you know. I think I regret taking the job as a personal servant for that creepy princess," the Personal servant said.

The two servants in front of her laughed.

"I told you you’d regret it! Especially serving a princess like her!" said one of the male servants.

"Hah... I told you not to take it, but you still did. Stubborn if you’re told," said the other servant, a female.

The personal servant sighed deeply. Her back slumped slightly. "I should have listened to you... She’s really creepy. Especially when she hugs me, it gives me goosebumps all over."

The two servants in front of her looked at each other, before finally laughing together.

My eyes widened behind the crack of the door. I clenched my hands tightly. My gaze fell downwards. ’They seem to be having so much fun talking about me behind my back...’

’What am I doing wrong...?’

My molars clenched. My body trembled violently. The corners of my eyes slowly released teardrops. ’But... I just wanted to try to build a good relationship with her...’

I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore. They just fell.

Afterwards, I wiped away the traces of my tears with my arm.

I left that place.

Humiliation had just happened to a little child who was only beginning to understand the world. Especially the world of trust.

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"That’s the story. Ever since then, people with the same profession as her... I can no longer trust. And even if I try to trust them, they will surely do the same thing," she said.

I was silent after hearing her story. My mouth opened slightly, before closing again.

I clutched my chest. It felt so painful.

So, behind the story in the novel that I read. About her being evil. It can be this sad...

I stared at the princess’s face, which was slightly covered by her bangs. From her expression, a downward curve was visible. Her eyes were narrowed. Both hands pressed her chest tightly.

My mouth opened slightly, then I closed it. My eyes, which were initially wide, slowly narrowed.

I cleared my throat, softly. Smiling at her. "...So, how are you, My Lady? Does your heart feel lighter now?"

She glanced at me. Her eyes widened, looking down again afterwards.

Slowly her eyes narrowed. A small smile appeared on her face.

She nodded softly. "...Yes. For some reason, my heart feels lighter after telling you everything..."

I smiled widely. Stroking the back of my neck. "Well, if that’s the case, I’m glad. I hope your smile is like a tree that keeps growing!"

I looked at My Lady for a moment in front of me. My eyes widened afterwards, realizing something.

I lowered my hand from the back of my neck. "...My Lady."

She glanced at me.

"...Sorry if I’m being a little presumptuous... But by the way, what’s the reason you were talked about by evil people like them, My Lady? I’m curious."

She lowered her gaze, slightly to the side. She curled up. Her hands hugged her legs.

She smiled thinly, a little hurt. "Well, almost all the problems I encounter..." She held her straight hair. "From this black hair of mine..."

After hearing that, my eyebrows immediately furrowed. My neck tilted slightly. What does her black hair have to do with her problems?

"..." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Should I just ask her directly?

I kept looking at My Lady’s face. The longer I looked, the gloomier she seemed.

...I think it’s better to cancel my intention to ask.

I stared straight at My Lady. My chest expanded, a long breath coming out of it.

I looked up at the ceiling. I leaned back, supporting myself with both hands.

A gentle breeze pushed the shady tree that covered half of my face with its shadow. The sun was getting higher, its light lightly touching my face.

"...Even though I don’t know the problem, but... I feel that your hair is a gift, My Lady."

My Lady quickly looked at me in front of her, confused by my statement.

"No matter what, isn’t your hair the result of your father and mother’s lineage? People like them wouldn’t consider your hair a problem, would they? In fact, maybe they would praise your beautiful black hair."

Just like that, the words came out of my mouth.

I immediately glanced at her afterwards. The look she was giving me now made me a little surprised.

"M-My Lady...?"

The corners of her eyes were already shedding tears, flowing heavily onto the green grass below.

She sobbed, making me even more panicked and trying to get closer to her.

"T-that...! I-I didn’t mean to—!"

"No. It’s okay, Touji," My Lady interrupted.

Her sobs stopped. She wiped the tears that were flowing with her hands. Her gaze turned to me, smiling sincerely.

"Thank you..." she continued.

I was stunned. The expression she showed made my words unable to come out.

My Lady stared at me silently after her crying stopped. Her head tilted slightly. "...Touji?"

I was startled.

"Are you alright?" she continued.

Her face was a little closer to mine as she looked up at me.

My head moved back, then nodded. "Yes. I’m fine, My Lady."

My Lady looked at me, before looking at my left arm. Her eyes widened and narrowed quickly.

"...What’s wrong with your arm, Touji?" she asked. Her gaze immediately stared straight into my eyes.

I scratched my face a little using my index finger. My gaze avoided eye contact with her.

"Well... it’s just a little hurt, My Lady. It’s not a big deal. It might heal by tomorrow. Hahaha..."

Her gaze immediately narrowed, not believing me. Her cheeks puffed out on one side. She raised my left arm, showing it to me.

"You must be lying. There’s no such thing as a small wound that’s wrapped in a bandage like this." She released her grip from my arm. "Just tell me honestly, Touji. Why is your left arm injured to the point of being wrapped in a bandage like that."

She crossed her arms, turning her face away. "If you lie again, I will forget everything you said earlier. And we will be strangers again."

My eyes widened, not believing what she said. "B-but, My Lady..."

She sighed shortly. "No buts. Explain or be strangers again. That’s all."

I looked at her for a moment. My gaze lowered slightly, resigning myself to the situation. I sighed shortly. "...Alright, My Lady. I will tell you."

Her gaze turned back to me. A victorious smile appeared on the corner of her lips. "Please..."

I sighed deeply. I didn’t expect I would lose like this.

I started telling her the reason I got my arm wrapped in a bandage. From Big Brother Fukuro, to his sword grazing my arm. She just nodded, as if understanding my story.

After I finished telling her, she was just silent. Her fingers were placed under her chin. Her eyes were closed tightly. "Hm... I see." Her eyes opened wide. "So, Uncle Razoru is the cause," she muttered.

My eyes raised on one side. "Y-yes, that’s how it is..."

What does she mean by Uncle Razoru?

She nodded softly. "Alright, I understand."

I stroked the back of my neck. "Ahaha... Alright..."

I looked at the ceiling above. Time had apparently passed quite a long time. Yellowish light had already dominated the sky.

She followed my gaze upwards. Her gaze returned to me.

"It’s evening," she said.

I nodded. "Yes... time flies so fast, My Lady."

I faced her. "Isn’t it time for us to go back inside, My Lady?"

She nodded, agreeing with my opinion.

I got up from my position, patting my back clothes.

My Lady stood up afterwards. Her gaze lowered slightly.

"Thank you, Touji..." the princess said, a small smile appearing on her face.

I returned her smile, still a little awkward.

My Lady turned around, immediately running. Her steps pressed the grass that was covered in yellowish light. And disappeared when she entered the Mansion.

I smiled slightly, looking at the sky above. I took a long breath. My chest expanded, and deflated just like that.

I stretched my body. "I have to meet the Head Butler now."

My steps moved slowly. The sound of the evening wind could be heard in my ears. I passed the green grass below that was slightly moving, blown by the wind that spoiled it.