The Villainess turns the Hourglass - Chapter 162

Chapter 162

Chapter 162: Chapter 162 . The Scandal Of The Century, Part XII

Chapter 162 . The Scandal Of The Century, Part XII

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

“Perfect!”

Even though Annie answered like that, she straightened Aria’s dress just in case . She had seen Frey once in the court, but she had invited Aria like this . Therefore, it must be because it was important .

‘I don’t know her intention, but I can’t be blamed for anything even if it’s something small . ’

Not so relaxed, Aria stepped out of the carriage with her graceful figure . Frey, who had been waiting, greeted her with a warm welcome .

“You must be tired after that long journey . Come on in . ”

“… Thank you for inviting me . ”

She greeted Aria with a very bright look and friendly manner, contrary to her concerns . The cold-hearted judge she had seen in court was nowhere to be found . There was only a middle-aged woman with a soft smile .

Surprised by this, Aria answered slowly, but without finding fault with her, Frey led her to the lounge by herself . Aria followed her dignified steps with a straightened back .

‘As expected, she was a royal family member…’

Unlike its small size, the interior of the mansion was splendid . Each of the little ornaments on display looked like a work of art in the hands of a craftsman . Even Aria, who had had many opportunities to experience quite colorful gold and silver coins through all the parties she attended before, didn’t know what to say .

After walking around for a while, she was able to reach the lounge . There were fragrant tea and sweet snacks on the table as if they had just been prepared for Aria .

“It’s been a long time since I saw you in court . I’m sure you were surprised that you were invited by me all of a sudden . I suddenly thought of you, so I sent you a letter without realizing it . I’d like to have a little chat with you while we drink some tea . I’m afraid I will cause you some inconvenience . ”

“No, thanks for inviting me . ”

“I’m relieved as you say that . I’m sure you will like the tea and refreshments, which I have bought and waited to get after a long time . ”

Frey said so, savoring the taste and flavor, and Aria also picked up the cup of tea and answered with a savor . As she said, it was a fragrant tea .

“It smells really good . ”

“It tastes even better . ”

“Really? I’m really looking forward to the taste . ”

Aria smiled softly and took the teacup to her mouth . ‘Why does she serve this tasty tea?’ Hiding her astonishment at Frey’s favor, she tried to find out her true intentions, but it was impossible . There was no information she could get from her as she talked about the tea and the weather with a soft smile .

So Aria was waiting for the main point, drinking tea and eating snacks, and suddenly, Frey started asking strange questions, “What is your hobby?”

It was only about her hobby . Aria rolled her eyes hard and tried to find a hobby she didn’t have because Frey was very curious about whether it was just a question to keep the conversation going .

“Hobby? Um… I don’t think I’m into anything else . It’s like reading a book . ”

“I see, it is reading . That’s why you were so knowledgeable . You can get innate intelligence and fulfillment in reading . ”

“Thank you for your kind consideration . ”

“Well, what’s your favorite food?”

Again, Frey was very curious about Aria’s favorite food . Aria, still a little perplexed by her unknown intention, continued to ponder .

“My favorite food is… Well… I think it’s meat . ”

“I see . Meat is important for growth . Then, what is your favorite color?”

“… Blue?”

“It’s a beautiful color . What’s your favorite flower?”

“Tulips… and lilies . ”

‘Why on earth does she ask these questions?’ Aria continuously wondered because Frey looked genuinely curious since she kept on asking these random questions . It seemed like she was asking to not just have a conversation .

They were questions and interests that she had never heard from the Count after she had come into the Count’s family and met her new father . No, not even her mother had asked about her with such great interest . It was strange to receive such great attention from someone who had nothing to gain from her, and she could understand such interest if it was from the opposite sex .

“It’s so mysterious . ”

In addition, she could not change the topic as Frey occasionally admired or was surprised . In the end, her unpredictable actions caused Aria to feel uncomfortable in a different way than when the first time she felt uncomfortable with tension .

When she wiped her forehead with a handkerchief and expressed it, Frey hurriedly apologized after realizing that she had overreacted to the first visitor she had in the mansion . “Oh, I’m sorry . I didn’t mean to inconvenience you, but I was rude without knowing it in order to satisfy my self-interest . ”

“No, it’s okay . ”

“How can you be so broad-minded? Did you say you will be seventeen this year?”

“Yes? Oh, yes . I’ll be on my upcoming birthday . ”

“The timing is so similar…”

Aria cocked her head as Frey said something she could not understand… And Frey, who had shown her a soft look for a moment, asked carefully if she could ask a favor .

“Sure, why not? I don’t mind as long as I can do it . ”

Aria thought Frey couldn’t make a strange request to the first visitor she had, and making a gentle smile, she pretended to be a fine lady and said that she was willing to do that . Frey’s request was possible for Aria, but it was strange .

“It’s a little big in size, but it looks good… like he’s back . ”

“…”

Aria didn’t know how to react to this, and she just kept silent . Frey asked her to wear a man’s clothes! She even blushed when she saw that .

“Miss…”

Annie called Aria, pretending to fix the awkwardly dressed man’s clothes because Aria had a bad look on her . Aria, speechless in various complex emotions and shocks, had to comply with Frey’s demands for a moment as if she had become a doll .

She couldn’t ask what the hell was going on . ‘What does she mean by that lonely look?’ If she were happy to see herself in a man’s clothes, she would ask it .

“… I’m sorry . I didn’t mean to do this, but when I saw you, I was caught up in memories, and I behaved indecently . ”

“… No . ”

She was the one who should have been shocked . However, Frey was gone while Aria was changing her clothes again, and when she returned after a long time, she had her eyes dyed red . Aria made a promise that she could no longer complain and said, “I’ll go back now . ” She wasn’t happy with the situation that was hard to understand .

“I’m so sorry I couldn’t stay longer . I had a previous engagement . ”

“No, thank you very much for your visit . This is the tea you drank today . It’s such a precious tea, so please enjoy it after your return . ”

“… Thank you . ”

Annie took the gift, and Aria, who was escorted by a knight, was about to get on the wagon .

Suddenly Frey called out Aria’s name loudly . “Well, Lady Roscent!”

“… Yeah?” Aria was surprised . She looked back and saw Frey with an urgent face .

Frey seemed to be picking words for a while, and then she brought up her reason for calling Aria . “Well… didn’t the Countess say anything?”

“Yes? What…?”

‘Did she know my mother?’ Aria couldn’t understand Frey’s question, so she asked back . Frey shook her head with a resigned look as if she was about to say something .

‘What the hell is that?’

“… I’m sorry . I’m not old enough to be senile, but I guess I’m already senile even if that’s very unlikely . ”

“Miss . Frey… What are you talking about…? I don’t really…”

“No, you’re late, so you’d better get back . ”

Then Frey told her to head home carefully and disappeared into the mansion before Aria could even get on the wagon .

“What the hell was that?”

Annie asked for what Aria wanted to ask in the returning carriage . However, the one that was supposed to answer Aria’s question was already gone, so only silence remained in the wagon .

Aria was so nervous when she accepted the invitation, but she had only experienced so many unthinkable things that she could not earn a little . Feeling confused, Aria headed straight to the mansion .

* * *

After arriving at the mansion, she was a little tired from her nervousness . She took a rest for a while and went down to the dining room at dinner time . Soon after the meal began, the brother and sister began to oppress the Count as if they had prepared in advance .

“Father, I don’t think it’s good to have a connection with the Crown Prince . ”

“Cain, haven’t I said I have already finished talking to other nobles?”

“You’d better reconsider,” Cain replied with a determined look .