The Villainess Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (hostage) in a Former Enemy Country
Chapter 52.3

Perhaps, there were some important truths behind the ongoing conversation between Kyle and Rishe.

It was a pity that he couldn’t figure it out, but his expression right now was so cold that if a third party saw him, he would have been frightened and started crying.

Kyle was unaware of Arnold’s hostility since his eyes were only on Rishe, but this couldn’t continue.

Rishe casually reached out her hand towards him with a smile pasted on her face.

“Uhm, Your Highness –”

“Yeah…”

When Rishe tugged on the hem of his coat, Arnold’s expression softened and he urged Kyle to take a seat.

“Enough of this. Please be at ease and make yourself at home. Treat this as your own castle.”

“Then I will take you at your word, Lady Rishe. I beg your pardon for my unseemly behavior in the presence of someone who is no less than a goddess.”

“It’s no big deal. Also, as I am not yet a member of the royal family, I hope you won’t mind talking to me.”

In light of such an exchange, they sat down in chairs and made small talk.

Once the conversation kicked off, Arnold resumed his usual brusque self, but wasn’t as cold as he was earlier.

They continued to talk for a few minutes, but Kyle’s purpose remained elusive.

“– Then, the staff in the castle will show you to your rooms later. I only hope that the fatigue of your journey will wear off.”

“Thank you for your concern, I appreciate it.”

The meeting ended and Kyle left the room. Rishe and Arnold remained in the reception room together.

Whew…

She slumped back in her chair and took a deep breath. After a series of raging social engagements, Rishe was completely exhausted.

She somehow felt relaxed being alone with Arnold.

However, it was quite strange that she got used to being with Arnold to this extent.

“Did you replace out anything, Your Highness?”

“I didn’t understand anything. The conversation we had just now was packed with safe remarks, without a shred of Kyle’s true intentions.”

“Huh? Then what was that look on your face just now? You looked as if you could kill someone with your eyes!”

To her surprise, Arnold propped his cheeks nonchalantly.

“Forget about that. I heard that Kyle has brought some Koyor scholars with him on this visit. A place will be set to exchange information with the country’s scholars. If you’re interested in listening as well, I’ll arrange it.”

“Are you sure?”

Rishe’s eyes lit up at the unexpected suggestion.

“It’s not worth the hassle of entertaining them if we don’t get anything out of it.”

“Right. In a manner of speaking, they’re here to congratulate! But I’ll be glad to listen to them. As a matter of fact, there’s a medication I’d like to give Prince Kyle, who I’ve heard is very sickly.”

The timing of the visit was unexpected, but Kyle was originally an invited guest at the wedding ceremony.

At the time of his visit to the country, Rishe would have made preparations to provide him with the medicine that would cure his illness.

All the herbs needed to completely cure him were all in her head.

“If I can explain it to the Koyor scholars and convince them of the benefits, I won’t have to sneak a dose of it.”

“Say what?”

“It would be too suspicious if I offered him medicine out of the blue, wouldn’t it?”

In her life other than that of a pharmacist, she wrote an anonymous letter to the man who became her medical mentor, telling him about the medicine that could cure Kyle.

That master would pull all the stops for the sake of drug research, but Rishe’s too suspicious letter seemed to have been properly administered.

“It would be better for him to start taking the medication as soon as possible. I’ve been thinking that the only way to get his medication to work for a while is to mix it with his meals and have him take it regularly.”

“…”

As Rishe spoke, Arnold squinted.

“Is this a joke?”

“Do I sound like I’m joking?”

When was the last time Rishe retorted with the same line as Arnold’s?

The fact that she was half-serious should be kept under wraps at this point.

“For now, focus on the next hassle tomorrow. We’re supposed to hold a welcome party for Kyle. Unfortunately, we have to be there.”

“Got it. I’ll go ahead and get ready.”

“I suppose the soiree is the most natural way for Rovine and Kyle to get into contact. I’m sure Kyle would have intuited the checks and balances, but diplomacy… Hey, what’s with that appalled look?”

Arnold frowned at the stiff Rishe.

However, since she had promised Theodore, she couldn’t reveal the reason for her upset.

Count Rovine will be attending the soiree to welcome Prince Kyle!!

On second thought, Rishe broke out in cold sweat at this natural course of events.

That meant even she would have to meet Rovine.

Count Rovine will surely know that I’m Lucius!!!