Chapter 6
“…Does the tea suit your taste? ”
In the end, I had no choice but to step out of my room and entertain Angela in the drawing room.
Thankfully, unlike her terrifying reputation as the Empire’s infamous villainess, she quietly accepted the tea I served and drank it politely.
“It’s drinkable.”
Well, villainess or not, I already knew my job as an extra character:
Charm her. Stay by her side.
And help improve her relationship with the heroine, Charlotte.
That was my role—and the game’s clear condition.
Whether I can actually do it before my identity gets exposed… who knows.
I sneaked a glance at Angela as she sipped her tea. As expected of the villainess, she was stunning—intense and dangerously beautiful.
Her long, wavy black hair flowed like dark silk, adding to her decadent allure.
Her ruby-red eyes were so sharp they looked like they could slice someone in half.
But then—
Those sharp crimson eyes stared directly at me.
Scary!! If you have something to say, please say it quickly!
Honestly, I wanted to check her status window since I didn’t get to last time, but it was impossible while she was staring at me like that.
Even aside from the status window, being looked at like this was nerve-wracking. Sweat gathered on my palms.
“Excuse me, miss. Would you like some more dessert? ”
A maid opened the door with perfect timing. Angela turned toward the dessert, letting me finally check her information.
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✦ Angela Schweiden ✦
Affection | 10%
Status | Nervous
Romance Target? | No
Related Quest | X
Description | The Empire’s only princess. Villainess of Under the Moonlight: Charlotte. Has a hostile relationship with Charlotte.
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…Huh?
It was the first status window I’d seen since completing the tutorial, so I could now look at the “related quest” slot.
But Angela’s window had two strange things:
Why does she already have 10% affection…?
And why is her status ‘nervous’?
According to the manual, “status” meant the person’s current feelings toward me.
A villainess—nervous.
Because of… me?
What am I, some dangerous boss monster?
Angela set down her spoon and finally spoke.
“Sera, there’s something I’d like to ask of you.”
“Something to… ask?”
I blinked. Angela was wealthy, powerful, and scary. What could I possibly help her with?
And then—
Her request went far, far beyond anything I expected.
“I want you to help me repair my relationship with Charlotte.”
“…Sorry, what?”
At first I thought I misheard out of exhaustion.
But no. She meant exactly what she said.
“Just as I said. Everyone thinks I’m dying to tear Charlotte apart, but that’s all a misunderstanding. I actually want to get along with her.”
Her expression was serious—no joke, no scheming.
I found myself nodding instinctively.
“I… had no idea. But why ask me?”
“I heard you’re in Charlotte’s fan club. I’d feel more comfortable with another woman than with some man. And wouldn’t you also prefer me getting along with her instead of people thinking I bully her?”
YES. CORRECT. EXACTLY.
For different reasons, sure, but if they reconciled, it would be great for me.
Hope surged inside me, and I grabbed her hands dramatically.
“Yes! I actually always hoped you two would become friends!”
“…What?”
Angela looked stunned. Understandably so. How many Charlotte fan club members wished for the villainess and heroine to become friends?
But my chosen identity —
was Yeomisae.
Like that one pirate manga character, I would pretend to be someone who couldn’t resist beautiful women.
“Of course! You and Charlotte are both incredibly beautiful! The thought of two lovely ladies being friends… just gives me chills!”
“… What did you just say?”
Yes, this method was risky. I could be suspected as a possessed invader.
But I’d already “tested safe” during the tutorial in ShashaMo.
They didn’t accuse me even when I praised Charlotte like a die-hard fan.
So it should be fine.
“What are you even saying?! Why—why are you like this with women?! ”
Angela shouted in embarrassment, but I stayed calm.
“I’m not like this because I like women. It’s because women are lovable.”
“W-what does that even mean?! ”
Angela sputtered and then gave up with a sigh.
Seeing her blush made it obvious—she was embarrassed.
“…Anyway. You’ll help me, right?”
“Helping you is an honor for my family!”
“Don’t call it an honor.”
She snapped back dryly, then downed her tea.
As I watched her, a new question bubbled up.
“But, even so… couldn’t you approach Charlotte on your own? What can I do besides… um… stand next to you? ”
Angela set her cup down and stared at me, her eyes wavering uncertainly.
“…Actually.”
After a quiet pause, she confessed.
“I’m… bad at talking.”
“Pardon?”
“I know I still sound harsh right now. But that’s not how I feel. I want to speak more gently to Charlotte and to you, but… it’s embarrassing, so… hm.”
I stared at her, shocked.
This woman—
this sharp-tongued villainess—
was actually… shy?
“W-WHAT?! That’s adorable! What a plot twist! ”
Angela choked violently.
“C-cut it out. I’m saying I can’t speak as smoothly as you.”
Embarrassed, she dabbed her lips with a napkin.
“And… Charlotte misunderstood something about me. I want to clear it up.”
“A misunderstanding? ”
Angela looked uncomfortable.
“…At a party, I overheard Charlotte and her friends talking. And I… think they said something bad about me.”
“Bad…?”
Angela avoided my eyes.
Her trembling gaze told me everything.
She didn’t even want to repeat it.
I need to know to fix it… but she looks too troubled to press further.
“It’s fine. You can tell me when you feel ready. For now, let’s plan your meeting with Charlotte.”
I tried to sound gentle so as not to overwhelm her.
It wasn’t something that had to be fixed in a day.
“…Y-you really will? ”
Angela looked unexpectedly touched.
“You’re kind… Sera.”
Huh? That line sounded like a flag for future chaos.
I pretended not to notice.
Whatever the misunderstanding is, as long as it’s Charlotte, I can make it work.
But ShashaMo would never welcome Angela approaching Charlotte.
I’d need a natural opportunity to bring them together.
“Princess, is there a big event coming up soon? ”
“In two weeks, the crown prince’s birthday banquet is happening.”
“Ah!”
I totally didn’t know that—but I acted like it just came to mind.
Reputation management was exhausting.
“Then Charlotte will be there too. I’ll arrange for you two to meet naturally.”
Angela stared at me for a moment before nodding slowly.
“Okay. And… could you stay by my side during the banquet? ”
“Of course! Leave it to me.”
My answer came without hesitation, and Angela finally smiled.
“Thank you, Sera.”
I’d been smiling nonstop to keep her reassured—
My face muscles were starting to twitch.
But Angela was about to leave soon, so freedom was close.
Except—
As I walked her out, a bomb dropped on my head.
“Um… Sera, can I visit you sometimes? ”
Her icy rose expression did not match those words.
I thought I misheard.
“…Sorry?”
“I just… today’s conversation was more enjoyable than I expected. I want to spend more time together.”
As a possessed invader trying not to be caught, regularly meeting characters was dangerous.
But as a true Yeomisae, a lover of beautiful women —
This was a jackpot I could NOT refuse.
So I reluctantly agreed, and Angela finally left.
As I watched her walk away, exhausted, her status window popped up.
[Affection | 50%]
Princess… are you really allowed to be this easy…?
