The Villainess Princess’s Heartless Paladin

” I am ready for this marriage, your highness. ”

” R-Really ? ” Valerie questioned because she couldn believe it. He just agreed, isn it too easy bait?

He stood up from his seat and walked towards her , getting close enough he bends to her height and whispers.

” I want you to live with me after getting married. ”

What is this man talking about? Didn he read the contract terms! She cursed within while cold sweat dripped down her forehead in frustration.

” According to what your highness said, isn it convenient to stay with me to teach the holy knights of Perriere the mana force and aura? ”

He asked, raising his left eyebrow and he was definitely right. She was the one who offered that benefit. Dammit idiot girl!

” Fine but isn it okay to just temporarily settle in the Obela Empire, lord Ezekiel Perriere? ”

She smiled face slapping the obvious fact. He can just buy an estate for time being in the Obela empire and she can teach his selected knights mana force and aura.

But it seems Ezekiel is now irritated by the suggestion. He walked away from her and coldly replied.

” Fine, lets do that ! ”

” Huh ? ”

What? Isn it too weird! Valerie was not able to digest the easy going personality of Ezekiel. The Ezekiel she knew would never agree to such meaningless suggestions and above that leaving his own land to settle temporarily in other empire .

” So when are we officially going to get married? Ive signed the contract papers! ”

He said but something was off. He kept looking outside the window and his voice was calm as if his tension was relieved. Valerie is now happy because she has crossed her obstacle of getting sold off .

This contract marriage is of five years, after that both can divorce each other and get married to whom they love.

Because in these five years Ill earn lots of money and get myself a house in far land away from these people… she kept smiling to herself on her genuine thoughts of peace.

Actually living a life entangled between the Obela empires princess and the wife of the paladin of the holy land Perriere is just troublesome which will bring her head under the guillotine.

The guards showed Valerie the way to a tent near Ezekiels one. She saw Aloysius there waiting for her and she smiled indirectly letting him know that she had succeeded in her mission.

Next day a messenger was sent to knights of the Obela Empire with a letter. The letter was exclusively for the emperor so the marquis brought the letter into the royal court.

” Your majesty, its a letter from the holy land Perriere. ”

” D-Did you find my daughter Valerie? ”

The emperor completely ignored the letter and focused on Valeries disappearance. For three days Valerie has been missing and the searching troops sent answered that the princess is not in the empire.

Hopefully Mary was not punished because of the letter Valerie gave her for protection.

” Why would she leave me without even knowing how I would feel! ”

The court hall was dead silent, they hadn seen or witnessed their king so emotional. And it was surprising to those who believed that emperor Nicolas de Floyen had no affection for his illegitimate daughter Valerie.

Seeing the tense emperor, marquis spoke.

” Princess has requested for the audience, your majesty. Shes getting married to lord Ezekiel Perriere! ”

” W-What? ”

The court hall was brought upside down when the emperor shouted angrily. The war was currently going on and its true that knights of the Obela empire were weak compared to the holy knights of Perriere.

But why would Valerie come up with marriage with such an enemys son ? The Emperor massaged his forehead in annoyance. Although he couldn understand the sudden change in his daughters personality, but she he went this far.

So she doesn consider me her family?

Realising the truth, the emperor sulked in depression. This serves him right though because he has neglected her too… But he was thinking of making up for his mistake.

” Your majesty, isn it beneficial for us? This political marriage automatically will stop the ongoing war ? ”

Duke Bechade suggested diverting everyones attention in agreement. For nobles it was a perfect alliance solution because this war was currently harsh on nobles. They were supposed to keep funding the knights who were battling against the enemy.

” Give me the letter! ”

Marquis forwarded the letter and seeing the contents a faint smile formed on the handsome face of the emperor.

” I approve of this marriage alliance. ”

Hearing the approval of the emperor, the exclusive letter was written mentioning the alliance between the Obela empire and holy land Perriere. It was a promise of peace and support for each other.

Princess was sent back to her empire after Ezekiel received the letter of marriage approval.

Although it was a pity because Valerie wasn able to say goodbye to Ezekiel because as soon as the reply came from the Obela empire he left for the cathedral to meet his father, the archbishop.

” I don know how lord Ezekiel will convince his father for marriage, ” Valerie giggled while the carriage almost arrived at the royal palace of Obela.

” Princess, do you want me to escort you secretly to avoid meeting them? ”

Aloysius suggested looking outside the window of the carriage. Emperor, empress and her step siblings were standing outside with frown faces ready to devour Valerie as soon as she got down her carriage.

She took a deep breath and calmly replied, ” No , I will face them. ”

Aloysius assisted her to get down and followed behind her. As personal knight of princess Valerie he has to make sure shes safe. For him nothing is above the safety of Valerie and he can cause massive massacre if needed.

Because hes supreme mana and aura user who has mastered all seven rings which is only known to Valerie. In her past life Aloysius was selected as holy knight who was assigned the job to kill the traitors and later he became escort of Valerie.

That time Aloysius was aware of his powers and strangely he tried to protect her but was executed by Ezekiel.

In this life I won let Aloysius die thats why I took him under me, she smirked and bowed in front of the emperor and empress.

” Greetings to the sun and moon of the Obela empire. ”

” You may raise your… ”

The empress was interrupted by the emperors serious order.

” Valerie, come to my office now! ”

” Yes, your majesty. ”

Valerie calmly replied and glanced at her shocked empress and Helene. Something cold started covering her hearts warmth and that was because of her elder brother Raphael.

He was standing there, his eyes fixed on her while his ponytail elegantly laid on his left shoulder. Anyone who will see him will say hes the definition of perfection and class. Her step brother Raphael who holds the handsome man status in the empire and many affairs of his with noble ladies is always on top headlines .

Yes, hes a sexist and obsessive guy but what makes him perfect to be crown prince is hes a top swordsman and mana user with four circles of aura.

” Welcome my lovely sister, ” he smiled, more like , sarcastically threatening.

Valeries soul shuddered in terror but she maintained the calmness. Its just that Raphael is the most dangerous man in her life… He is abnormally obsessed with her which includes beating her and torturing her when hes in bad mood.

He walked towards her but Aloysius came forward.

” Princess has to meet his majesty, your highness. ”

” Is that so Valerie? ” He asked, smirking.

” Yes, brother… ”

” Then I guess Ill have to meet you sometime later, ” he paused and gave a cold glare at Aloysius and continued.

” But please don let your beloved knight cross my limits of patience. ”

Valerie gritted her teeth in annoyance and forced a smile on her trembling lips. Its like her heart stopped beating for a second… This much fear she has against Raphael.

Raphael left with his mother, empress Aurelie. But Helene came forward and commented.

” To think youll disgrace yourself to this point makes you puke. ”

She laughed and walked inside leaving you boiling in rage. They were definitely looking down on her because lord Ezekiel is not a gentleman. People call him devil, distinguished in holy armour. And thats why no noble lady in her right mind would agree to marry such a devilish man.

” Princess, are you alright? ”

Aloysius asked, seeing her trembling and angry.