Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 362  : Strathmore People

 "What are they talking about me? Is it about what happened yesterday?"

 Rufus nods his head. "Most of the commoners were shocked and at the same time happy when they heard you share your blood with a commoner too. But some people think it's quite unnecessary for you to do that since it is also known that there are people who are willing to donate blood for the patient."

 Rufus stands up and sits on my bed. "But that is not yet the exciting part. Do you know you have caused a commotion among the nobles?" Rufus laughs. He seems like he is enjoying what is happening right now. "Every noble are enraged and disgusted with what you did. They throw shade at you because you shared your blood with a commoner."

 I shrug my shoulders. I already expected that from the nobles, so I'm not that shocked anymore. Also, what they say doesn't matter to me anymore as long as my parents don't feel disappointed with it, I am all good.  I am more worried about everyone's reaction to Prince Fraser transfusing his blood to me. After all, that is a matter related to the royal family. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

 I hold Rufus' hand. "Rufus, that is not what I want to hear. What did they say about Prince Fraser's sharing his blood with me?"

 Rufus stares at me for a couple of seconds before he shakes his head. "They didn't say anything about it."

 I frown. How can they not say anything? That is way bigger news than mine. So, how come there is no reaction from everyone?  How about the Royals? I'm sure they will definitely say something against it. How can they remain quiet with this?  "What do you mean they didn't say anything? That is impossible. How can they not care about it?" I repeatedly shake my head.  No matter how much I thought, I couldn't understand why wouldn't they have any reaction.

 Rufus flicks my forehead. "How can they say anything to something they don't have knowledge about?"

  I frown and hold Rufus' arm. "What do you mean they don't have knowledge?"

 Rufus smiled reassuringly at me. "Csille, do you really think my cousin will let the news spread knowing how grave it will affect you?"

 Why won't he? He is supposed to hate Csille. So, why would he care about what will happen to Csille?   "So, are you telling me that the public doesn't know what happened?" Rufus nods his head in response. I heave a sigh of relief. I can now be at ease, but what about the royalties? "Rufus, what about the royal family? What did they say? I'm sure his majesty and her majesty have some comments about it."

 Rufus shakes his head. "Csille, his highness, Prince Fraser doesn't only keep what happened from the public. He also ensures that the King and the Queen are oblivious to what happened. Aside from the people, who have seen Prince Fraser transfuse blood to you, and your Family, no one knows what happened. Prince Fraser also makes sure that no one from us, even Prince Christofre, speaks anything about it."

 I raised my eyebrow when I heard the name of Prince Christofre. "How can his highness make Prince Christofre agree with his plan?"

 I can understand why Prince Joachim agreed to keep what happened. But I didn't expect Prince Christofre to agree with it. He can use this to cause a rift in the Vrawyth Kingdom. So, I don't understand why wouldn't he use this chance?

 "Because he knows the disadvantage if he decided to go against Prince Fraser. Do you really think Prince Christofre will do something so obvious? Prince Christofre is a wise man, Csille. If he will do something against us, he will not do something that will point to him in the end. He knows that once the news spreads, he will be the first person to be blamed."

  I nod my head. It does make sense, though. After all, I know how wise Prince Christofre can be.  I guess I can now relax. For now, because I know he won't spread the news.

 I lean my head on the headboard of my bed and look at Rufus. I frowned when I noticed what he was wearing. Doesn't he have work today? Why is he wearing that kind of clothing? He is wearing a royalty clothing. He usually wears this if there is an important event. Did something happen?

  Rufus probably noticed that I was staring at his clothing. "Oh, I almost forgot. I also came here to say goodbye to you. His majesty ordered Prince Fraser and me to bring the guests from the cities nearby who got lost in the forest to our Kingdom. His majesty received a letter from them. They asked for help, so his majesty decided to send the two of us."

 I frown. Out of all the guards we have, why does his majesty decide to send the two Princes out? This is something I don't understand. After all, the guests are from the cities and not even from other Kingdoms. So, why does he needs to bring these two out?  This is not the right time to send anyone out. Especially the two Princes. Aren't his majesty afraid that something might happen to them?

 "But if it's from nearby cities, why would the two of you need to help them? We have soldiers who are more familiar with the terrain in the forest. Out of those soldiers, why the two of you? Also, isn't this a bad time to send the two of you? We all know that there are people who want to harm us." I shake my head. Although I will be turning my back on them in the future, I still hope nothing bad will happen to them. "Rufus, can you just refuse?"

 Rufus shakes his head. "I already agree with it, Csille. It will not be good for my reputation if I take back my words. Also, I don't think his highness would want to send anyone out besides him."

  I frown. I know Prince Fraser cares about the people, but I also know how much he prioritizes his safety. So, I don't understand why he would want to risk his safety just to fetch those guests?

  "What made you think that way? Why would he want to fetch these guests? Who are they? How can his highness set aside his safety just so he can bring these guests into the Vrawyth Kingdom?"

 Rufus heaves a sigh. "They are from the Strathmore City."

 I frown. Strathmore City? As far as I know, it's one of the Cities nearby, but the Vrawyth Kingdom doesn't have any connection with them. So, why would Prince Fraser want to help them? What is with Strathmore City?

 Rufus probably saw the confusion in my expression, so he immediately explained things to me. "You remember that her majesty, Queen Amalone, came from a distant family of a noble, right? So when her majesty became the Queen, her family decided to leave the Vrawyth Kingdom. Afraid that people might use them to have connections with her majesty. They also leave so people won't criticize her majesty with her origin."

  I nod my head. Now I understand why his highness, Prince Fraser, decided to fetch those people on his own.

  "Are you bringing guards with you? And when will you leave?"

 Rufus shakes his head. "No, we won't be bringing any guards with us. We will leave the capital this dawn."

  My eyes widened when I heard what he said. They won't be bringing any guards with them? Are they serious? I hold Rufus' arm and gently shake it. "Rufus, are you serious? You are not bringing any guards with you? Do you know what you are doing? You are risking both of your life! What will we do if something happens to the two of you? Are you even thinking straight? Ruf—"

 Rufus immediately calms me down. "Csille, we don't have a choice. The Capital needs the soldiers. You know there will be guests arriving these days, right? The Kingdom needs to make sure the safety of both the people and our guests. His majesty has already deployed half of our soldiers to disguise themselves as normal citizens, so even if there is someone who has an evil plan, we can stop it in time. While the other half were assigned to guard the Palace and the outside of the Kingdom. To make sure nothing bad will happen. So, even if we want to bring someone with us, we cannot dare to take any men. Also, it will be easier to move if only the three of us will leave."

 I immediately frowned when I heard the number three. "Three? Who is the other person?"

 Rufus heaves a sigh. "It's Sir Farren. He insisted on coming with us, and Prince Fraser couldn't say no to him."

 Princess Paislee is also joining them?  I suddenly feel my heart beating wildly, and I feel anxious for an unknown reason. I look at Rufus and hold his arm. "Rufus, can the three of you not leave?"  I don't know why but I have a bad feeling about this. That's why I am trying to stop Rufus from leaving.  I cannot let anything bad happen to the three of them. We were about to reach the climax of the story. Sooner or later, I can definitely end this. So, in order for me to return to the real world, I need to make sure nothing will happen to these three leads.

 Rufus frowns. "Csille, we cannot do that. The Strathmore people need our help. Also, why do you look so worried? We're not going to be gone for a week. So, stop worrying, okay? We will return tomorrow afternoon. I'll immediately see you once we return, okay?" Rufus said in a calm voice.  I shake my head. I may not write that something bad will happen to them. But I still couldn't stop myself from worrying. I have a strong feeling that something will happen.

 "Rufus, you know there are people who want to take the life of Prince Fraser, right? Do you really think they wouldn't grab this chance to do something to him? Also, his highness just donated his blood to me. I don't think he has enough energy to fight if someone tries to harm all of you." I repeatedly shake my head. "Rufus, I don't really think this is a good idea."

 Rufus holds my hand. "Csille, have you forgotten who we are? We are the royalties of the Vrawyth Kingdom. We grew up honing our skills in fighting. Do you really think someone can harm us?"

 He is right, though. The three of them are skillful than most of the soldiers of the Vrawyth Kingdom. However, it doesn't make me feel relieved at all. I know what those people can do, and I don't think their skills are enough to fight against all of them.

  I shake my head. I couldn't let anything happen to them, and for that to happen, I needed to come with them. "I will come with you."

  Rufus stares at me for a couple of seconds. His eyes widen when he realizes what I want to do. "You can't! Csille, are you out of your mind? You already know how dangerous it is, and you still want to come with us?" He repeatedly shakes his head. "No! You can't come with us!" He also stands up to show how much he disagrees with my plan.

  I stare at him and sigh. "If you are all planning to risk your life, why can't I? How can you expect me to sit still and wait for your return? I cannot do that, Rufus!"

 Rufus shakes his head. "No! You can't come with us, Csille, and that is final. I am sure if his highness knows about your plan, he will definitely turn it down. And how can you come with us if you are still weak? Don't you really care about your life?"

 I care about it. It's the reason why I want to come with them because I want to make sure nothing bad will happen.

 I shake my head. "I can take care of myself. Just let me come with you, please."  Rufus sits beside me and puts his hands on my shoulders. "Csille, listen to me. I know you are worried about us, but there's really nothing to be worried about. Do you think we would risk our lives without any backup plan? So, can you please do us a favor? Stay here, recuperate and wait for our return. Is that okay?"

 I tried to still insist on coming, but it seemed like Rufus was already decided, and I knew no matter how much I convinced him, he won't agree with me.

 In the end, I just agreed to stay here. Although I am already planning how to follow them afterward. I won't be able to sit still and do nothing.  If they won't allow me. I will do something so they wouldn't have a choice but to bring me.