I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History
chapter-423

The original scenery… I’m back.

I looked up at Uncle Will as I collapsed in the flower garden. He had a somewhat disappointed look on his face.

If I were Uncle Will, I would hate this world.

Was it because of me that Uncle Will had to work for the Duelkis once again? Because I gave him eyes….

“It’s not Alicia’s fault, Alicia is the reason that I returned.”

Uncle Will said, perhaps reading my mind.

“Why, …why are you being so kind?”

I did not have that particular capability. Looking back on my life, I was probably just projecting my ego.

With no strength in my body, I asked Uncle Will the question as I collapsed in place. At the same time, I realized that tears were flowing unceasingly from my own eyes.

“I am not full of kindness. I was just fulfilling my mission. The person I know who is full of kindness is you, Alicia.

“I am…?”

I was about to say, “I’m a villainess”, but Uncle Will continued first.

“You definitely kept me alive. It is thanks to Alicia that I am able to live my life again. I was never eager to work for this country, but working in Duelkis Kingdom with you and Gilles is not so bad. I am afraid of building precious connections, because one day I might lose them. …But I can be strong because of the people I care about.”

The desire to protect our loved ones makes us grow.

I just wouldn’t know how to deal with the loss of a loved one, even though I knew how to protect the ones I care about.

“…If you care about us, please stay in this world a little longer.”

I couldn’t help but utter these words, even though I knew they were the most troubling to Uncle Will.

Uncle Will gently wiped away my tears that wouldn’t stop. Then, he took my body in his arms and helped me up.

I remained flopped and sitting on the flower field, but kept my eye contact with Uncle Will.

“Alicia, take care of Gilles.”

Uncle Will’s straightforward gaze made me envy Gilles a little.

Hey, Gilles, You were loved so much by Uncle Will, did you know?

“I’ll take care of him,” I said, with conviction in my voice.

“You are free to continue to be your ideal villainess. Just be careful of betrayal. You are too unaccustomed to being betrayed.”

Betrayal might be better because it would make you look more like a villainess. …I should not think of such foolish things right now.

“The more power you have, the more you have to constantly question people. Sometimes that will cause Alicia to suffer. Even if you enter the dirty adult world, don’t lose yourself and always be Alicia Williams.”

I was confident that no matter what environment I entered, I would never lose who I was. Because I already had a firm goal in mind.

“Don’t worry.”

I giggled despite my sadness and smiled.

Still, somewhere, Uncle Will was looking at me with concern.

“…Nothing is absolute in this world. Maybe Gilles will betray us.”

I understand what Uncle Will was trying to say.

Even if you placed all your trust in someone, they could turn on you. To stay in power, support from others was essential.

To gain the trust of the best and brightest, one must increase one’s value.

“…Still, I believe in them. I believe in them, even if they betray me.”

I looked at Uncle Will.” Besides,” I added.

“Alicia Williams is not worth enough for Gilles to betray.”

Uncle Will froze for a moment and then laughed out loud, which was rare for him to laugh like that.

I didn’t mean to sound so funny.

“Oh, but she’s really a lovely girl.”

The look on Uncle Will’s face and the sound of his voice made me realize that this was the last time I would see him.

I could only stare at Uncle Will, still unable to accept that reality.

“Alicia, I will always wish you happiness.”