The Villainess Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (hostage) in a Former Enemy Country - Chapter 100.2
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Chapter 100.2

He asked in a hoarse, languid voice.

Their foreheads were against each other, so close that their eyelashes brushed, so Rishe hurriedly replied.

Hmm, Im fine. Thanks to you, Im alright. Im fine

Arnold opened his eyes and raised a brow, making her regret repeatedly stating that she was fine.

She felt embarrassed and hurriedly tried to sit up, but Arnold grabbed her arm.

Hya~

Just go back to sleep.

Rishe once again sank into the sea of slumber with Arnold dragging her beside him.

She had no choice but to lie down and ask a question.

Your Highness, is there anything wrong with your body?

Nothing.

Arnold touched Rishes neck as he answered.

Perhaps he was trying to undo the knot in the bandage.

Rishe leaned back without a trace, but continued to shoot questions.

Thank you very much for yesterdayErrr, Myria-sama?

Ive informed the Duke through Oliver that there may be an attempt on her life.

She was relieved. She expected Arnold to proceed so, but it was a relief to hear it again.

I told the kid herself not to leave her fathers side. Oliver reported to me once in the middle of the night, and she seemed to be quietly staying with the Duke.

Did Myria-sama inform you of my whereabouts?

Thats right. Leo told me about it, and I ran into her on my way to the forest.

She heard a sizzle and the rustling of clothing.

Arnold explained exactly what she wanted to hear as he untied her bandages.

But they were still beside each other.

Ive instructed Leo and Shrine Maiden not to tell anyone that youve entered the forest. It would be pointless if the Order found out and caused a scene.

Thank you for everything uh-ah!

When Arnolds fingers touched the surface of her skin, she shivered.

Come on. Dont struggle.

But it tickleshmm-hahaha! Your Highness, wait!

Thats why I told you not to struggle.

She got scolded and thus did her best to endure. After some time, her bandage was removed.

After it happened, sheI realized that she could untie the bandage by herself. However, since Arnold seemed to be seriously checking her would, she kept mum about it for now.

It looks like your wound is starting to heal. I dont think its going to scar.

She didnt really care about that.

In her knight life, she had scars here and there.

But instead of saying that, Rishe tried to explore the wound herself.

Then Arnold stared into Rishes eyes.

Your eyes arent swollen either.

Your Highness carefully wiped away my tears

She replied in embarrassment, but Arnold seemed satisfied with her answer.

Would you like to bandage it again? Ill have a new bandage prepared.

Oh. Its okay, Your Highness.

He raised his upper body, so Rishe got up with him.

The bleeding seemed to have stopped, so I thought Id leave it as is. As long as its not a serious wound, it would be too exaggerated to wear a bandage.

I think youd better bandage it.

Eh?

It turned red. It would be safer to bandage and hide it.

She tilted her head at the suggestion.

This poison is not supposed to cause inflammation of the wound

After all, this assassination poison was chosen because it leaves no visible traces of poisoning death.

Thanks to her teachers antidote and Arnold who gave it to her, Rishe was almost recovered.

However, Arnold denied it.

Im not talking about the wound.

U-huh?

He traced it with his finger, and she recoiled from the tickle. Arnold didnt touch the wound, but the area around it.

Then he stated in a matter-of-fact tone.

Theres a red mark where Ive kissed and sucked your skin.

Her mind went blank.

She wondered if he just said something rather outrageous to her.

Perhaps it was when she had the poison sucked out of her. However, remembering once again what Arnold had done to her for that reason, Rishe was immensely speechless.

Your white skin makes it stand out even more.

Hu-Eh?!

After a beat, heat rushed to her cheeks.

She hurriedly pulled the covers to hide her face, which was definitely flushed. She absolutely didnt want to know what kind of expression Arnold has on his face right now.

First off, didnt he give me the medicine yesterday through his mouth?!

She felt much hotter than yesterday, when she really had a fever. In the midst of her whirling thoughts, she barely managed to speak.

Um, Ive been wondering about something for a while!

What?

I cant just ask, youre strangely adept at handling women, are you?!

Was he usually like this? She wanted to ask, but at the same time afraid to ask. It was quite puzzling why she felt that way.

Rishe.

Her swirling emotions were confusing her, then Arnold spoke.

Why did you entrust your message to me to Leo?

She stifled her confusion and pulled down the covers that had been covering her face.

I knew that if I didnt get there soon, something would happen to Myria-sama.

No, it isnt.

She met Arnolds eyes, and though he was expressionless, he didnt seem to have any intention of letting her go.

He got pissed at a lot of things last night, and then took the situational peculiarities into consideration.

You dont really think hes trustworthy, do you?