Here is some of Lord Claude's hair. Treasure it well.
O-Our lord! This is definitely the hair of our lord!
Demon Lord! Demon Lord!
Our lord! Our lord is here!
I can feel a little bit of him in our presence!
I'm relieved. That version of Lord Claude...
As long as I accomplish a fait accompli...
You should be a little kinder to the demon lord.
Maintaining our engagement comes first.
Love can be nurtured after he can't escape.
Anyway, he'll be mine once he falls!
If I were in his shoes, I think it'd feel more like falling off a cliff than falling in love.
That's right!
I'm going to push, push, push him to the edge!
I'll push him off that cliff!
Then I'll build a tall fence at the edge so he can't crawl back up!
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss
Lord Claude is doing an inspection?
Yeah.
The Love of the Villainess Doesn't Reach
Hasn't the news that the demon lord lost his memories and powers been released?
That's exactly why he's doing an inspection.
He's going out to appeal to the public.
I heard Prince Cédric and Lady Lilia are accompanying him.
Those two?
Yeah.
Lady Lilia was the one who suggested going out on the inspection.
This was Lady Lilia's plan?
This is a world in a game.
There's a good chance this sets up a turning point in the game.
Elephas, what would you do if you wanted Lord Claude to regain his memory?
Well, I would try to expose him to memorable things from the past.
He wasn't affected at all when he met me.
That hurts my feelings a bit.
However, I believe that makes obvious sense.
You are the wielder of the holy sword.
You have poor compatibility with Lord Claude's lost memories.
Is that because of the holy power from the holy sword?
Yes. I'm sure his magic powers have something to do with his lost memories.
Interacting with demons would better resonate with his powers and stimulate his memory's return.
You're right. The demons are quite close to Lord Claude.
Speaking of demons, there have been reports of demon sightings around the city.
They must have left the forest to search for Lord Claude.
Does that mean the inspection event has something to do with the demons?
Oh, that's right.
Denis wanted me to give you this. He told me it was a blueprint.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Isaac, what are you planning to do?
I'm setting up a few things just in case.
And what do you plan to do now?
I plan to infiltrate Lord Claude's inspection, of course!
So please make sure to cover for me when you see me during the inspection next week!
I-I refuse!
I can't believe you just barged in through the terrace...
I haven't seen you in three days!
Wh-Who do you think you are?!
I'm your fiancée.
Not for long.
I'll just make it so your body can't live without me first.
Lord Claude, I brought you some apple pie today.
I don't want it.
What are you reading?
It has nothing to do with you.
This is so much fun.
It's not fun for me at all.
This is the first time I've ever experienced one-sided love.
It's not too bad.
Lord Claude, are you awake?
D-Don't come out!
Lord Claude, how do you feel?
What business do the two of you have with me?
We wanted to notify you of some changes to the inspection route.
I've baked some cookies. Please have some.
Oh?
Is that a basket of sweets?
Th-That's...
It's something I had some servants prepare.
You should have told me. What should I do with these cookies?
You went to the trouble of making them. I'll eat them.
Will you prepare some tea?
Of course!
But he said he didn't want to eat my apple pie...
On the subject of the inspection...
A lot of demons have started to appear in the city.
Demons?
It'll be fine. I have the knights-in-training patrolling the city just in case.
Only small demons have appeared, after all.
Oh, I need to get fitted for the dress I'm wearing for the inspection.
I have to go.
Do you still have time, Cédric?
Yes, I'll stay here a bit longer.
That's right. You haven't tasted the cookies yet, right?
Please just try one bite, at least.
Here. Say "ah."
What?!
Lilia, Cédric is right here.
I don't want to cause any misunderstandings.
Oh? But you'll be my brother-in-law eventually!
Cédric wouldn't get upset over something like this. Right?
Lilia, my brother is a very sensitive man.
Don't cause him trouble.
I understand.
Goodbye, Lord Claude. I'll come visit again.
As usual...
How dare she do that to another person's fiancé?!
Brother, I apologize for Lilia's spoiled behavior.
Wh-What are you...
Prince Cédric doesn't care. He's already realized I'm here.
Is that true?
I just remembered seeing that basket before.
As expected of Lady Lilia. They're delicious, Lord Claude.
I-I see...
I'm leaving.
What? Why are you giving these to me?
Shouldn't I throw trash away in the trash can?
Trash?! Hold on, are you calling me a trash can?!
Lord Claude, I'll bring something more delicious than those cookies next time.
Don't bring anything!
See you at the inspection.
Wait! Are you really planning to come?!
Did you manage to find anything out?
I found out that one-sided love is very painful.
Pardon my saying this, but why not show Lord Claude the expression you have now?
Men are weak to the tears of women.
No way! I have no intention of winning him over with tears!
Aileen! Bad!
A fight! A fight!
Huh?!
I told you to give it back!
I won't! This is demon incense!
Shut up! Just give it back!
Why are you in the imperial capital in the first place?!
Didn't Lord Claude let you go under the condition that you'd never leave Mirchetta?!
Leave me alone! This is none of your business!
It absolutely is my business!
Has it been like this the whole time?
You can't have this!
Yeah. Auguste found her near the imperial castle during his patrol and brought her here.
No way! Give it back!
No! I'm telling you I won't!
Stop this right now!
Just quiet down already!
It's been a while, Selena.
Aileen Lauren d'Autriche...
I never wanted to see that face of yours again!
Did you come to the imperial capital for Prince Cédric?
You must have come to the imperial capital to get someone to back you.
The first person you'd try to contact would be Lady Lilia...
followed by her fiancé, Prince Cédric.
Prince Cédric has enough power and potential to protect a single woman.
I wouldn't be surprised if you toyed with the idea of becoming his mistress.
You're very astute.
As expected of his ex-fiancée.
M-Mistress? Are you joking?!
My family was planning on forcing me to marry into an upstart noble family, anyway.
What's wrong with trying to find someone who has more power?!
You're right. It may be a risk worth taking.
Thanks for understanding.
Can I go home now?
Auguste, you can give everything except the demon incense back to her.
But...
Selena, contact me if you want to sell me information.
I can give you what you want.
I'll escort her out.
Do whatever you want.
Auguste, you sure?
I didn't know that Selena had to marry after she graduated.
Everyone has their reasons.
You can't fret over every single one of them.
In my heart, I thought Selena was so stupid.
She always tried to look sweet in front of everyone.
But she was really trying her best...
Now that you understand that, isn't it all the more reason to face her honestly?
You're right.
Yeah, you're right!
I have to go!
You admired Lady Lilia so much, but now you're aiming for her fiancé...
Of course I am. My life depends on it.
I tried to get help from the Holy Sword Maiden in the beginning, but...
Is that woman in your way?
No, I'm just a bit troubled.
There's no telling how low that woman will go.
You're taking a really big risk going after her fiancé.
I just have nothing left to lose.
Selena!
I'll escort you out!
I need to apologize to you, Selena.
I can't condone what you did to James, but...
You can't condone it, but what?
But you want to be able to think of yourself as a kind and accepting gentleman? Is that it?
Th-That's not...
Don't ever talk to me again! You make me sick!
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A descendant of the Levi family, the Grand Duchy of Magic. The magic of the Levi family is considered dangerous by the empire, so their young children and elderly have been taken as hostages to ensure that the Levi sorcerers protect the imperial family from the shadows.
These knights-in-training will be protecting the carriage.
Everyone, raise your heads.
This is Ailey Calois. He'll be leading the team.
Leading?! As in, the leader of this unit?!
This wo— Him?!
Yes.
He was chosen because he was able to defeat even a knight with his skill.
H-He defeated a knight?!
I hear he has a lot of potential.
He has a lot of potential?
Ailey Calois, escort His Highness to the carriage.
Everyone else, prepare to depart.
Yes, sir!
Your Highness, right this way.
What are you doing?
Won't you be beheaded if you meet with me?!
Oh, my. So long as you stay engaged to me, I won't be beheaded.
Are you threatening me?! Leave here at once!
I don't want to be involved with you!
Brother, there's no point in trying to convince her.
That's the kind of woman she is.
Go back to your position.
Do you want me to expose you right here and now?
Oh? Go ahead and try.
This time, I'll really send you to hell if you do.
What did you say?!
Aren't you secretly having a fun time with Selena already?
Selena? What are you talking about?
Go ahead and act dumb if you want.
I'm just talking to myself.
There's no use speaking to a talking trash can.
How dare you keep calling me that?!
The two of you get along quite well.
What?
I must be in your way. Let me go on ahead.
But, Lord Claude...
Stay away from me.
You never change.
No wonder my brother is so worried.
Lord Claude is worried?
Lady Aileen, the carriage is about to depart.
Right.
How are the preparations?
Yes, things are going as planned.
Also, I discovered the one responsible for this inspection.
The one responsible? It's not Prince Cédric?
It's an official named Leicester Crane.
He's also the one who drafted the inspection route.
Leicester...
He's a romance path from the first game.
He's a calm and composed militant character...
Since Lady Lilia knows the contents of the game,
I'm sure she's already captured his heart.
As I thought, I need to distance myself from Aileen Lauren d'Autriche.
She's a link to my past.
Sorry for the wait, Lord Claude.
Where is Cédric?
He suddenly felt unwell and told me he wanted to rest at the castle.
Shouldn't you be by his side?
A man and a woman who aren't engaged shouldn't travel alone like this...
It'll be fine.
After all, you're going to become my brother-in-law.
Is it boring
to be alone with me?
No, I'm just lamenting my inability to handle all this alone.
What are you saying?!
You're wonderful just as you are.
You're a very important person.
What?!
No one said anything about the carriage getting lif—
Lilia!
Demon! Return Lord Claude this instant!
Go back! You! Bad!
Save my lord! Protect!
It's... talking about me?
Almond! Lead him to the square! We'll capture him there!
Roger!
First Unit, follow me!
Fenrir Unit, help humans escape!
Holy sword!
Lord Claude...
Lady Aileen!
Protect His Highness.
Yes, sir!
Don't shoot!
Fire!
Th-Thank goodness!
Not yet.
Everyone! Recover the demon!
It doesn't look like we need a sedative.
He's bigger than I expected.
Now I just need to escort the demon lord and the others back to the imperial capital?
Yes. Tell them that the holy knights took him into custody to keep up appearances.
You're quite well-prepared.
This is nothing.
Please put Lord Claude down now.
I'm dizzy.
Demon lord! Demon lord!
Save... my lord!
N-No!
Don't hurt humans! Stand down!
B-But... my lord's wish...
What are you talking about?
As I thought, I have to distance myself from Aileen Lauren d'Autriche.
You!
You, in the way of our demon lord! Disappear!
The demons are connected to the demon lord's heart.
So these words...
Don't need you! Disappear!
I'm an unneeded woman?
Disappear!
Ailey! What are you doing?!
Walt! Kyle! Kill him!
You can't!
Lord Claude will be sad!
Stupid.
He misses the demon lord so much, he misunderstood my lord's orders.
My lord, we only follow your wishes.
If our lord does not want us...
We need only disappear.
Lord Claude, you were so worried about me
that you wanted to have the demons get rid of me.
I-I didn't...
Now, smile. Just like usual.
This is one-sided love.
I know I shouldn't expect anything, but...
If I'm so in your way, I'll just disappear from your sight!
I won't attend the ball, either!