After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

"What are you doing? As the 'hostess' of this house, it's only natural for me to greet and chat with the 'guest', the princess. Isn't that normal?"

hostess.

The guests.

These two words were emphasized, and coupled with the smile at the moment, they were full of provocation.

Unfortunately, the provocation was surprisingly effective.

Heidi's already irritable mood instantly doubled because of these two words.

Without thinking too much, she opened the door and let Vivian and her maid into the room.

This bedroom, used as a guest room, is not small considering the size of the house.

In addition to the basic bed, there is also a small table and several chairs. In addition to being a place for guests to sit, it is also great for afternoon tea.

The maid placed the tea, biscuits, cakes and other things she had brought there, then closed the door and left.

The two of them also sat down and looked at each other across the small table.

This scene seems familiar.

A month ago, at a banquet hosted by the local lord Sheen, the two had confronted each other in the same way.

That time, despite having all the advantages of time and place, Heidi lost miserably.

just now……

Her Royal Highness the Princess shook her head and didn't think too much about it, but was troubled by other things.

In theory, he should first apologize for the kidnapping.

But if I apologize in this situation, I always feel like... I've completely lost.

Compared to her cramped situation, Villian seemed much more relaxed.

She picked up the cup of black tea, took a sip, and then said with a smile:

"Why does your Highness seem so happy?"

"...What's wrong? Is it all right?"

Heidi subconsciously looked away, completely losing the confidence she had when she lied before.

Villian raised her face with interest, leaned forward slightly, and said slowly:

"I heard that although Aize agreed to help you, he wants you to agree to a request in exchange. Could it be that this condition is what makes Her Highness unhappy?"

"Woo——"

Heidi's face suddenly spasmed uncontrollably, her stomach churned, and she was speechless for a moment.

In the phrase.

It's not even over yet.

"Your Highness, you've come all the way from the capital and have certainly endured a lot of hardships. It's not the conditions themselves that you're concerned about, is it?"

The witch rubbed her cheek with her fingers, and continued teasingly with a smile that seemed to see through everything:

"If I'm not mistaken, you're concerned about the word 'conditions', right?"

"You, how did you-"

Her Royal Highness, whose sore spot was touched again, subconsciously slammed the table and stood up.

But the words that she was about to say were petrified there along with her expression and body movements.

After all, Villian had already said it, so what else could she say?

In the past, Heidi was able to drive Aize to do this and that without any psychological burden, all because of her self-hypnotized and almost inexplicable pride.

But now, this pride has been shattered into ashes.

She was very clear that she was in the position of asking for help, and she was also very clear that she would have to pay something.

This is perfectly normal.

What she cared about was the word "condition".

A cold statement.

In the past, when Aize was engaged to her, there was actually a similar situation.

But at that time, he never used the word "condition".

"No problem, I'll help you with this, but in return, you have to do me a favor."

The difference lies in the change in psychological distance and the change in identity.

Heidi was downgraded from a "partner" who could help each other at will to a cooperative partner with only a cold interest relationship.

Moreover, Aize used to be extremely positive in dealing with these matters.

It won’t be like today, where I can’t leave within a week, I’m too tired and want to take a nap first.

Of course, rationally speaking, after what happened a month ago, Aize is still willing to help me at the level of interests, which is already a favor.

Heidi certainly knew this.

However, even if you know it clearly, when it actually happens, you can't get rid of the psychological irritation.

It's quite funny to say, what exactly do I want to get from Aize?

If you just wanted to get some practical benefits, wouldn't you have succeeded by now?

So what's there to be dissatisfied about?

What a greedy thing.

Villian sat there quietly observing Heidi's changing expressions, and surprisingly, she didn't show any mockery.

He even put on a serious expression and asked:

"Your Highness, do you know Aize?"

The unexpected question made Heidi look up.

Without even thinking, she answered subconsciously:

"certainly!"

After all, I have been with Aize for two whole years, and we are still an engaged couple.

She knows better than anyone how Aize grew from an inexperienced young student to the feared "strongest hero" he is today.

However, Villian shook her head.

She took out an object from somewhere behind her back that was exactly the same as the whiteboard that Aize had operated before, fiddled with it for a while, and then put it back in its place.

Then he raised his head and said:

"But in my opinion, Your Highness the Princess doesn't understand Aize at all, and has never trusted him. Otherwise, you wouldn't be acting like this now. Am I wrong?"

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Villian's words made Heidi's heart tremble violently.

Don't know Aize?

Don't trust Aize?

joke.

If that's the case, why am I here now?

Why would he, in the most dangerous situation, risk his entire life and property to refuse the ultimatum issued by the nobles?

If this is not trust and understanding, then what is trust and understanding?

As for why I am like this now?

Isn't it because Aize ignored him?

Even though I know that I deserve this neglect, I still feel unhappy. Isn't that surprising?

With this thought in mind, Heidi stood up almost subconsciously and wanted to refute.

But no valuable words could come out of his open mouth, and he could only get stuck there in a somewhat funny way.

After all, what can be said?

Now, my position is that I need help from others and I am dependent on others.

Just like this guy named Vivian said, she is now the "mistress" and she is just an outsider.

So, even if you say you win, what can you do?

Forget it, you deserve it anyway.

"...whatever you say."

The princess hesitated to speak, then returned to her seat.

And Villian knew exactly what she was thinking at the moment.

But the witch lady was not angry. She even smiled meaningfully again and asked:

"If Your Highness doesn't want to talk about this, we can change the subject. For example, why am I here now?"

This question made Heidi even more unhappy.

Why are you here?

You still ask me?

And is there any need to say the answer to this question?

Didn't she just come here to laugh at herself?

After experiencing what had happened in the past few days, or even the past month, Heidi had to admit that she had indeed made a joke of herself and deserved to be laughed at.

But let's just laugh at it, but you have to do this, isn't that a bit too much?

You know, even Aize didn't say much, so why should she...

Boom!!!!

Before he could finish organizing his words, the bedroom door was suddenly slammed open.

A figure wearing a black hat and a scary dog-shaped mask appeared there.

The Black Hounds, an elite assassin group trained by a certain duke, are extremely proficient in stealth and assassination, and are highly loyal and will never give up until their death.

Heidi had seen it at noon.

Seeing that the target was right in front of him in the room, the Black Hound Captain, who thought he had succeeded, was ecstatic.

"I found you, go to hell! Heidi Yalter!!!"

While roaring, he took out a red crystal-like object from his pocket and threw it hard at Heidi, who looked confused.

boom!!!!

The bright sunlight occupied his sight in an instant.

A violent explosion erupted in the not-so-large bedroom, accompanied by flames and astonishing heat. In less than 0.1 seconds, Heidi's slender figure was completely engulfed and disappeared without a trace.

And that's not the end.

The uncontrolled terrifying energy spread out, easily tearing the walls of the room into pieces, and even continued to spread, turning the entire mansion into the ground, with flames shooting straight into the sky.

The Black Hound Captain, who did all this, turned around the moment he threw the thing and rushed towards the corridor window regardless of anything.

Therefore, he was lucky enough to be blown outside by the air wave and was not blown to pieces along with the house.

The subordinates waiting outside saw this and rushed forward to help him up:

"Captain! Captain, how are you?!"

"It's okay, it's okay—"

He took off his coat that had been set on fire, turned around and looked at the house that was now in ruins. A nearly ecstatic smile appeared on his face beneath the mask.

"We killed her! We really did kill that princess hero! Hahahahahahaha—it's worthy of being the Flame Dragon Jade bestowed by the Duke. Its power is astonishing!"