Endo and Kobayashi’s Live Commentary on the Villainess

When I asked Artur and Finne for a diagnosis, they told me Liselotte was just asleep, so I decided to send her home.

After carrying her to the Marquis of Riefenstahls carriage, which had arrived to pick her up, I sat down next to her.

The guardsmen employed by the Marquis had offered to carry her for me, but I refused. I had absolutely no intention of letting any other man carry Liselotte, especially when she was sleeping so peacefully with that smile on her face.

To be honest, my arms were getting tired, but I couldnt hand her over.

Sitting with the still sleeping Liselotte, we rode in the carriage.

I would be lying if I didnt say I was a little overwhelmed by the situation, but I had no intention of doing anything inappropriate.

And so, this ancient witch, the same one called the Great Calamity or the Black Death, really is that ancient witch? Theres no doubt about it?

Soon after the carriage pulled out of the school grounds, I quietly asked the Gods that.

Its true that Liselotte and I were the only people there, but I knew that the Gods were watching. So, I couldnt get away with anything inappropriate. No, its not like I would have done something even if they werent watching. Please dont misunderstand.

Thats right.

The great Coebayashay answered.

Im sorry. I should have explained earlier, but going by Liselottes diaries from the fan disc, I didnt think the witch would come out this soon. From now on, any time Liselottes wavelength is similar to that of the witch, shell be targeted.

As I listened to the terrible portents doled out by Coebayashay, I found myself tightening the arms that were holding Liselotte.

After Liselottes heart finally gives way to the witchs influence, she is possessed and turned into a horrible monster that tries to kill Finne. After killing Finne, her aim is to destroy the country. After destroying the country, she wants end the world. The only way to stop it is to take the tragic decision to kill Liselotte. At least, thats how it goes in the game scenario. But the key to preventing that tragedy, Sieg, is you.

I am the key? Coebayashay laughed softly when I looked confused, not understanding what she meant at all.

Thats because Liselotte is deeply in love with you, Sieg. In the game, Sieg rejects her, which causes her to fall into the abyss of despair. Even though she didnt care at all if others pushed her away or shunned her for her villainess actions, she was unable to handle the fact that you had turned your back on her as well, Sieg. So as long as you never come to hate her, Liselotte should be fine.

Is it really true, even to that extent?

Does she really love me so that much her heart would give in if I pushed her away?

My cheeks were tinged with a hint of crimson.

I didnt want to say this so early since it feels like Im being kinda pushy, right? Saying that the fate of the world depends on your love, or something like that is a bit But, ah jeez, yknow, itll be fine, right?

By the time Coebayashay had finished her speech, I realized that I was completely blushing. It was a little shameful.

But if that meant that I was already in love with Liselotte, then that should be fine

Well It should be okay, I believe? Now that I know just why she acts the way she does, shes surprisingly cute.

It was embarrassing, but I had to admit it. There wasnt any denying it. Liselotte is really cute.

Right now, the thought of abandoning or hating her seemed utterly impossible.

That being said, the Ancient Witch, huh?

Ever since the times of yore, stories of a foul witch that spread evil through the land had been told to scare children at night. Even if its body was destroyed, it would cast a black shadow across the earth and possess victims like Liselotte. It was the incarnation of pure evil.

Thinking about the terrible thing that aimed for the life of my fiance and future queen made me hug her all the more tightly.

Y-Your Highness!? Liese!? M-My deepest apologies for whatever has occurred!

At Liselottes home, it didnt take long to encounter her father, Marquis Riefenstahl.

After seeing me walk through the doors, carrying Liselotte in my arms, he looked so astonished it took him a moment longer than usual to remember to bow.

Wondering why he had come to greet us personally, I returned his greeting. It seems that when he heard that something had happened, he had rushed home as fast as he could. I may have overstepped my bounds.

Liselotte fainted back at the academy. Right now, shes just asleep. I asked Artur, the son of Count Richter, to look at her. Please be at ease. She was just exhausted in both mind and body and is now sleeping peacefully. I would like to take her to her room now, if I may.

As I finished talking, the Marquis shook his head in sheer panic.

No, I couldnt possibly! I couldnt bear to burden Your Highness anymore than I already have! Hey, somebody, quickly!

I shook my head as the Marquis turned to call out to his household servants.

No, I have no intention of leaving my fiance in anyone elses arms. Please guide me to her room.

Hearing my words, the Marquis simply stood with his mouth agape as if they had left him dumbfounded.

Is it really alright for the foremost general of the country to be caught off guard like this? I couldnt help but think that.

After staring at my face in stunned silence for a while, his violet eyes, identical in shade to Liselottes, began to well up with tears.

Wha-!? W-Whats the matter, Marquis!?

When I shouted that out in a panic, the Marquis finally opened his mouth as he wiped away his tears.

Ah, no, its just that it made me think

Oh, I see. Of course, you would think ill of me doing this, as a father

Even if I was her fiance, there was no father in the world who wouldnt hate the sight of his daughter being hauled away unconscious to a private room like this. It cant be helped, Imighthave to entrust Liselotte to her father or one of his maids instead.

No, thats not the case at all! It was just I was so happy I got a little emotional Its as if that childs dream really came true

Surprisingly, as he dried his eyes, he denied my words and instead said something completely incomprehensible.

Dream?

Yes. It was when Liese was only 5 years old. I was the only one who heard her dream back then. Back then, I told her that it wouldnt come true, but she never gave up, as if she couldnt give up. It drove her on all the time, and she never stopped thinking about it.

Just what kind of dream was it?

Looking at my puzzled face, the Marquis gently smiled. It seemed he had no intention of letting me in on his secret.

Isnt that great, Liese?

As he said that, he gently stroked Liselottes head with an expression wholly different to that of the general I had always seen in the royal palace. An expression he only kept for one person, his expression as a father.

Ah, I am deeply sorry to hold you up in such a fashion! Liselottes room is this way, please follow me.

Saying so, the Marquis started walking.

The way he suddenly changed the atmosphere like that, it seemed impossible to bring up Liselottes dream as the topic of conversation once more.

That dream of hers she had as a five-year-old, could it have been?

Apparently, even the wise Endow wasnt quite sure.

This is one of the pieces of information in the extra materials. But, its not exactly something we should be saying.

I felt a little impatient hearing Coebayashays coy words.

I see, its something that the person themself should say, right?

Thats right.

That said, even if it seemed like the Gods were having fun with their secret at my expense Ah, the fluttering in my chest as I looked down at Liselotte in my arms was more than enough to wipe any irritation away.