I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 314

Chapter 157.2

‘Wow, what kind of person does that?’

Could someone really be that vile? It was so disgusting that it almost left me in awe.

At that moment, Dimitri let out a scoff.

“You’re not even ashamed, blabbering about how you’ve been completely used up.”

…Uh?

“Maybe you should’ve taken better care of yourself so you wouldn’t look so awful. Do you even realize how much more wrinkled your face is compared to a few years ago? Tsk, tsk.”

Huh?

“We’re the same age, yet you look at least ten years older than me. It’s because you’ve lived a life of indulgence, and it’s taken its toll. Why are you coming to me now, whining like something that’s been thrown away?”

Dimitri smiled triumphantly.

“My wife likes young, handsome men.”

Uh… um…

‘W-Well, that’s not wrong.’

But didn’t everyone think that way?

Still, was this really the time for him to be smiling like a winner? I gave an awkward smile to Elaine, who was looking back and forth between Dimitri and me, her mouth agape.

“Well, if I had the choice, I’d go for a young, handsome man… wouldn’t I?”

“That’s true…”

Herman, caught off guard by the personal attack, seemed to take it harder than expected.

“Aging is something no one can avoid!”

‘Herman is very proud of his appearance.’

He was worshipped as the empire’s heartthrob. It was probably the first time he’d ever heard someone call him ‘worn out’ or ‘wrinkled.’

As Herman refuted with irritation, Dimitri shook his head confidently.

“No, not me. Rowaine said that cats are cute until they die.”

Elaine quietly stared at me.

Unlike before, I nodded firmly.

“That’s right. That’s absolutely true.”

After that, even I, someone who didn’t know much about combat, could clearly sense that Herman’s confidence had been completely shattered. As Dimitri continued to smirk smugly, Samael took advantage of Herman’s distraction and attacked from behind.

By the time Herman realized what was happening, it was already too late.

Schling!

“Uugh!“

Samael swung his sword, and Herman vanished with a scream.

He had used teleportation magic to hide himself. However, the splattered blood at the spot where he had been proved that Samael’s attack had struck.

“Find him, Samael.”

Dimitri gave the command and rushed toward me.

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. What about you?”

“As you can see.”

After thoroughly checking me over, he sighed in relief and pulled me into a tight embrace.

“I’m sorry, Rowaine. I came too late.”

Knowing the reason for his delay, I couldn’t help but feel deep sympathy, imagining how lost and frustrated he must have been. I wrapped my arms around his waist and patted his back.

“No, I’m sorry, Dimitri. I shouldn’t have left you alone.”

We held each other for a while, but I felt the need to clarify things, so I brought up what Herman had said earlier.

“Dimitri, when you heard Count Heres earlier, did it upset you? Or…?”

He interrupted me.

“What happened in your past doesn’t change how I feel about you now.”

“Even so, I don’t think I would’ve liked hearing that either.”

Then, Dimitri looked straight into my eyes.

“When you heard about my past, you said you understood. But did it make you scared or concerned inside?”

Why was he bringing this up all of a sudden?

I shook my head and firmly denied it.

“No, I didn’t feel that way. I told you, the Dimitri I know isn’t a scary person, so there’s no reason to suddenly see you as intimidating because of your past.”

“I feel the same way, Rowaine.”

“Yes?”

“There’s no reason for me to see you differently or be upset just because of your past. Knowing your past doesn’t change the Rowaine I know.”

“That’s true…”

“You’re just the Rowaine I’ve always known.”

Then, he grinned and nuzzled his face against my cheek and forehead.

“I’m glad you got rid of that idiot. What a fool. It’s a good thing he’s too blind to recognize the treasure right in front of him.”

‘It was the original owner of this body who loved Herman and missed him, not me…’

Even though it felt a little unfair, since Dimitri seemed happy, I supposed it didn’t matter.

“Now you’re mine. I’m not letting go.”

I embraced him as he mumbled, whispering softly to him.

“Dimitri.”

“Yes?”

“I love you.”

As Dimitri pulled back slightly, staring down at me in a daze, I shyly confessed.

“I felt like I really had to say it. Ugh…”

Suddenly, he pulled me into his arms so tightly that a soft gasp escaped from me. He held me without leaving any space between us and whispered in an intense voice.

“I love you, Rowaine. I love you. I love you more.”