I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 155

Chapter 78.1

“…Is that so?”

I was surprised that Dimitri had friends.

‘In the story, he was a lonely tyrannical cat.’

In the original story, there was a backstory that Dimitri had been abandoned by Madam Elbas as a child but miraculously survived after meeting a benefactor. While living and training in the mountains, his teacher and benefactor, who had once helped him through an incident in a nearby estate, became a victim of a power struggle between nobles.

This incident made Dimitri realize the overwhelming authority of power and how it could render someone completely helpless.

From that point on, his lust for power grew. He began to wonder how he could obtain it, so he returned to Blois and participated in the battlefield as a nobleman’s son, where he made significant contributions. Coincidentally, his brothers perished on the same battlefield, and Dimitri, having returned victorious, ascended to the position of duke.

‘Since he’s mentioned the mountains, he might be the person Dimitri was with when he was saved by his benefactor.’

As I watched Esca closely, making my own guesses, I realized he was a shapeshifter.

It was because the shape of his pupils, the tips of the ears, and the shape of his teeth were slightly different from those of ordinary humans.

“I set out as soon as I received the letter, but I didn’t like the humans’ magical traveling party, so I walked, although it took me longer than I thought.”

“I see.”

Finally, he graciously revealed his identity.

“Yes, I’m a shapeshifter. I’m a white wolf who lives in snowy mountains in the winter.”

He then glanced around me and asked curiously.

“In the letter, it said you had two cats, but you must have given birth a lot in the meantime?”

‘Throwing the cats to the wolf? No, other than that, giving birth… to about twenty?’

Realizing what he was saying, I shook my head violently in astonishment.

“N-no, I didn’t give birth! Yesterday! Yesterday, we wiped out a bad slave trader and saved the shapeshifter people who were there! I didn’t give birth.”

“I see.”

He responded calmly, in contrast to my urgent explanation.

I asked him cautiously.

“By any chance, could you take care of all these children? If you tell me what Dimitri promised in return, I will pay you many times as much.”

At my question, he lifted his clear, untainted eyes and stared at me.

What price would it cost to help an old friend? I just gladly oblige.”

I was at a loss for words.

For some reason, a feeling of shame arose as though I were somehow too worldly. As I stood there frozen, unsure of what to say, he smiled a very compassionate smile that contradicted his very cold face.

As if it understood my heart and there was no need to explain anything.

‘I know this feeling. I’ve felt this way before…’

In an instant, a sense of déjà vu ran through me.

‘This is how I felt when I met the monk at the temple I went to with my grandmother…!’

While I was having a strange conversation with Esca, which made me feel uncomfortable yet comforting at the same time, I could see Viscount Villefranc waiting without leaving his place.

“Is there anything else?”

When I asked, he replied right away.

“His Excellency would like to thank Madam Rowaine for this.”

“I just did what I had to do.”

“Please don’t refuse His Excellency’s sincerity and tell him what you want. He told me to grant Madam Rowaine whatever she wishes.”

“What do I want?”

“Yes. Say anything.”

“Anything?”

“Yes.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Repeatedly asking, I stood dumbfounded for a moment. My mind had already wiped away the shame I’d felt during my conversation with Esca, the shame I’d felt for my worldliness.

I stood dumbfounded for a moment.

“That… to what extent is that…?”

“Yes?”

Watching Viscount Villefranc tilting his head, I smiled brightly.

‘Dimitri is rich, and I’ve done a great job! So, wouldn’t it be okay to receive a huge present?’

Even though I wasn’t planning on receiving a gift, it wasn’t something I would turn down.

Viscount Villefranc’s eyes reflected the smile on my face.

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As I rode a horse and went to Avila with excitement, I could see that she was surrounded by dogs in her temporary shelter.

“Avila!”

When I got off the horse, as if they had been waiting, the shapeshifters rushed over and surrounded me, jumping up and down and flapping their tongues.

“Huk, Duchess…! Hey guys! Hold on!”

Avila, who saw the dog shapeshifters rushing at me, was frightened for a moment, and soon charismatically commanded them. Surprisingly quickly, the dogs calmed down and they sat on their butts on the floor, breathing heavily.

“I’m sorry. When they see new people, everyone is so excited that they just can’t help it. It’s difficult to control because the environment has changed, and they’re in a state of excitement.”

The cats were similar, so I gave her a pat on the shoulder as if understanding.

“Still, you’re much better with the shapeshifters than I am, Avila.”

“Haha, is that so? I learned a few things from watching the hounds in the Imperial Castle.”

“I was worried about the number of people here, but I’m glad. How many are they in total?”

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