When the Villainess Died, the Male Lead Went Crazy - Chapter 130.2
Moreover, the guards had a rigid way of thinking and expected others to submit. Given Anais’ skill with a sword, it was obvious she was a similar person.
“Sleep in the bed.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll sleep on the sofa.”
“Huh?”
Lilith stared at her, unable to believe what she had just said.
“Why?”
“I’ll be going out in the morning.”
When Anais casually said this and settled on the sofa, Lilith unintentionally grabbed her arm.
“The, then, let’s sleep together.”
“…Alright.”
Thanks to Anais’s easy consent, Lilith was able to fall asleep in Anais’s room, on the same bed, on her first night at the mansion.
She wanted to express her gratitude, but even though she waited for the right moment, the opportunity never seemed to come.
Anais Percival was often surrounded by attendants or was reading something.
“What are you doing?”
“I, I want to help too.”
Lilith, like the other servants, took Anais’s clothes.
“Don’t.”
“Why? Do you not need me?”
“I do, but this isn’t your job.”
“I’m good at serving. I’ve lived as a slave for so long…”
“Slavery was abolished 8 years ago.”
Anais smiled, looking a bit embarrassed, and patted Lilith’s head.
“Let’s be friends, not slaves.”
Lilith was overwhelmed by the growing need to thank her, but she didn’t want to refuse, so she was unsure.
“I’ll make you nod even if you don’t.”
“Ah…”
Anais grabbed Lilith’s head and made her shake it, and Lilith couldn’t help but smile.
“You have dimples when you smile.”
“Huh?”
“Here.”
Anais pointed to Lilith’s dimples with her hand.
“What?”
“Try smiling again.”
“Like this?”
Lilith forced a big smile, and Anais pinched her cheek in satisfaction while saying,
“Yes, very pretty.”
However, that sense of comfort didn’t last long. After all, it wasn’t meant to last. Not by the will of Goddess Julias.
* * *
Lilith thought Anais was a strange person. She was a genius when it came to military achievements or political matters.
But in other aspects, she seemed inexperienced. It was as if the parts that couldn’t be learned from books remained as flaws. For instance, she didn’t recognize the feelings of her fiance, who clearly loved her.
Lilith was sent back to the Temple of Goddess Julias. She regained her original position and visited Duchy Percival every day. At that time, Anais introduced Lilith to her fiance as his fated person which caused him emotional pain.
The man’s gaze was unwavering. Like a bull charging at the sight of red, he couldn’t take his eyes away from Anais.
But ‘the fated person’ really?
As Lilith regained her position as a saint, her eyes opened, and she began to see things clearly.
These were things only priests could see. Perhaps only those with great divine power, like herself, could perceive them. The essence of a soul.
“I’ve treated all the injured as requested by Lady Anais. I’ve also confirmed that they’ve been safely evacuated outside the capital.”
Lilith reported from Anais’s room.
“Good. Sit down.”
“Yes.”
Lilith knew that Anais held her in special regard. Unlike the others who reported in the Young Duke’s office, Lilith always reported directly in Anais’s room.
“Come by every day from now on.”
“What?”
“Would that be too troublesome?”
“No, no, it’s fine.”
Lilith liked that Anais called her every day. Almost every day, unless she was out on an expedition or busy, Lilith would visit Anais.
Each time, she also enjoyed admiring the fresh white charm that Anais radiated.
“The chef made something new this time.”
“Ah, I see.”
Lilith took the fork and gazed at the beautiful sweets laid out in front of her.
“Try this. The strawberries are really delicious.”
“Yes.”
Anais handed Lilith a plate with a large strawberry-topped cake, and though Lilith didn’t particularly like sweets, she ate it with a smile, pleased by Anais’s kindness.
Anais must have thought that Lilith liked sweets, as she often prepared such snacks.
Sugar was rare, and serving sweet treats was a special gesture, reserved for guests of the highest importance, so Lilith understood the thoughtfulness behind it.
Lilith appreciated that Anais trusted her to handle tasks, and she also enjoyed the warm conversations they shared every time she visited.
“I fought with the chef the other day.”
“Really? Why?”
“Because in Luten, sugar made from sugarcane can be used for crafts. Look at this.”
Anais pointed to the pyramid-shaped sweets and said,
“Can you see the sugar sprinkled on top?”
“Ah, did you melt the sugar and coat it?”
“Yes.”
“Impressive.”
“They were saying it couldn’t be done, and it was just nonsense.”
Though Lilith didn’t think much about it, she smiled, appreciating that Anais had worked so hard for her.
“It was a bit of a struggle to make this, so at least have a bite.”
“Yes.”
Lilith also liked the meaningful smile that Anais gave her every time they spoke.
“Lady Anais.”
“Hmm?”
“I did a good job this time. I handled everything you asked well.”
“Ung, thank you.”
“Well, I…”
Lilith remembered seeing Anais gently brushing the wisteria petals off Kylian’s hair before.
“Please pat my head too.”
“Hmm? Ah, okay.”
Anais seemed a little flustered at first, but then she smiled and moved to gently pat Lilith’s head. Lilith felt a sense of peace from the gesture.
“I’m really happy right now.”
“I feel the same.”
At that moment, Lilith didn’t fully understand the meaning behind Anais’s bittersweet smile.
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