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Duke, I’m Going To Live as a Shepherdess! - Chapter 1

Princess Freesia Liz Raelica.

She was called the Evil Lady.

If she didn't like something, she would get angry and break whatever it was because she couldn't have it.

Her biggest flaw was her overwhelming pride, and had even bullied the female lead who wore a more expensive dress than her.

So much so that it drove the female lead to the point of considering suicide.

However, the female lead met the male lead, the crown prince. The miserable silhouette of the female protagonist under the moonlight made the crown prince, the most powerful person in the world, sympathetic towards her.

Not long after the bullying incident, Freesia was found dead. A corpse, torn into pieces beyond recognition!

I hate this!!

It was someone else's problem, so why did it now become mine?! I hate it; I hate it so much.

Tonight, I can't seem to stop kicking the blankets off. I can't fall asleep. It's already been a month since I've transmigrated into this damn book.

"I'm going to find a way out today."

I bit my lip and clenched my fists.

After finishing the novel, I woke up the next morning and suddenly found myself in it. If I had known I'd wake up in this disgusting world and possess Freesia, the character that dies so violently, I would have never accepted this.

That's why I decided to not do anything that would worry Freesia's family.

In the first place, the "i" in Freesia stands for "I don't have the guts to hurt anyone".

Maybe I died from my terrible diet of eating ramen 6 days out of a week.

"Freesia, are you alright?"

"Are you sure there's no problem?"

"Has someone been bothering you?"

I didn't realize this when I read the book from the female lead's point of view, but Freesia Liz Raelica's family cherished her a lot. Every day, my (now) mom, dad, and brother went back and forth, inquiring about my health. They seemed worried because I wouldn't come out of my room.

Reality is, I just couldn't bear to look at their faces. I haven't figured out what I should do next as Freesia, but there's no way I can pretend that everything is fine.

Because by the time I possessed Freesia, she had already bullied the female lead!

There's still half a year left until the ball where the female lead and crown prince meet.

"Whew."

It feels stuffy in the room, so I pull the window wide open and lay on the bed that's even softer than that of a five-star hotel, staring at the ceiling.

And then I started counting sheep.

"One sheep... two sheep....... seven sheep...."

I stayed up all night with my eyes wide open for so long that I started feeling dizzy. If I counted sheep, I thought I would be able to fall asleep. If I got good sleep, then I could come up with ideas to survive.

But when I had reached a hundred sheep, my eyes widened. I finally thought of an idea.

My eyes sparkled at finally coming up with an idea.

"Sheep! Yes, I can raise sheep!"

After yelling out loud, I jumped out of bed.

Before, I lived in a rural area on my grandma's farm. I had been splashing in streams and playing with the dogs. And of course, it was only natural for me to have fed the sheep and cows on my grandma's farm.

The country was far from all of the city, full of glamorous and nice things.

It would have been more appropriate for me to dance in pants, rather than fancy dresses. Getting muddy, instead of staying clean and proper. Carrying a rake, rather than a nice purse.

"Let's see... Where should I go, then?"

Invigorated by the thought of sheep, I rubbed my palms together and looked at the map of the empire on my room's walls.

"Ah hah."

After a while, I suddenly let out a strange laugh, and raised my head.

Now that I had made my decision, it was time to visit my family.

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"What........?"

"What did you just say?"

A little while before, I found myself standing in front of my parents, whose faces were pale from worry.

Their pupils shook, in disbelief. But I can't give up on my plan.

I don't like living the life of a villainess, and I for sure don't like living the life of wearing skimpy dresses like this.

"Ahem."

I cleared my throat and opened my mouth to say something again.

Word by word, in a cautious tone, I said:

"I'm going to move out."

It was a sentence that would turn the whole dukedom upside down.

My parents immediately tried to stop me, but it still couldn't break my will. I had always dreamed of raising my own farm full of sheep!

I spread my hands wide to show my determination to my reluctant family.

"It has to be a sturdy sheep, not a pet sheep. If it can be milked, even better."

"Alright."

"Ah, but if I'm going to herd sheep, I really need a shepherd dog. Aren't there some smart ones out there?"

As I frowned, deep in thought, the duke laughed at the serious question.

The butler standing next to him quickly held out a handkerchief, and the duke wiped away his cold sweat.

"Well, I'll think about it."

"I love you, Dad!"

It wasn't until he said that I could do anything I wanted that I smiled broadly.

The duke's expression, however, immediately darkened.

"I like houses with red roofs, Dad."

"Okay."

"There must be a stream flowing nearby, and the pasture must be large. Are you sure you'll be able to buy me a place like that?"

But there was no need to worry about money or unwanted attention, so I gently smiled and blurted out what I wanted.

"You don't want jewelry or anything like that??"

"No, that's fine. I'll let you know if I need anything else!"

"If you really want it that much, I'll give you it. People say I could even grant the wishes of the dead, so why wouldn't I be able to grant your requests?"

Squirming with joy, I nodded my head up and down enthusiastically.

The country life of my dreams is just around the corner.

Actually, in reality, you can't have everything, no matter how much you want it. But it isn't a bad idea to grab anything when you can.

'And I'll live like this. Far, far away from the original plot!!"

The original male lead, the Crown Prince, the villainous duke, and the female lead!

I won't meet anyone!

I can get apples from the farm next door and give cheese in exchange, and strawberries from another, in exchange for milk!!

Ah, I can't believe I can have as many sheep as I want.

Being a rich, unemployed person is the best!

No, being a gold spoon is the best!

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That night, an emergency response meeting convened at Duke Raelica's residence.

"Well, you all know why I called everyone like this."

The meeting table was a long table that could seat a total of twelve people.

At the head of the table sat Duke Raelica, with a grim expression. There was also the Duchess, Terwin, the heir and the brother of Freesia. The rest were filled by vassals.

The duke set the mood with his solemn and serious expression. As for the rest of the people, they had equally stern faces. The atmosphere was so heavy that anyone would think it was a meeting discussing war.

The duke finally spoke.

"Our Freesia has declared independence."

"Oh my!"

"The princess is independent?!"

Somehow, it was clear that the voices held other feelings than regret, but the duke paid them no mind and spoke again.

"She even said she wanted a farm."

Gasp.

Sighs came from all over the meeting room.

Most of them thought, 'The duke will go on a rampage because he can't see his daughter anymore!' But some also thought, 'Finally, that little devil is gone.' They all sighed excessively to hide their joy and relief.

Fortunately, the duke, who was deep in thought, was unable to read the mood of his vassals. Rather, the duke wiped his eyes as if he was reminded of what had happened earlier.

In fact, after reaching puberty at the age of 15, Freesia was a child who was always irritated by her parents. No matter what the duke did, Freesia was not happy at all, so much so that the Duke's wish was just to see his daughter smile.

But only a few sheep and dogs on a farm was enough to make her happy.

The duke realized that he had been mistaken all along.

'My daughter needed nature, not jewels.'

Even though he came to that conclusion, the feeling of uneasiness still remained. The fact that Freesia, who cannot be replaced by anything in the world, is being sent away to live all alone.

"So I command you, Wing Knights."

"Yes sir!"

"I entrust you with Freesia's safety. Guard her at a distance where she won't notice, and don't let any dangerous things enter her farm. Specifically, males, men, and boys are strictly prohibited."

The duke clenched his fists, angry at just the thought of it.

"Argh."

The knights trembled in fear, seeing the duke's anger.

"We have sworn loyalty to you. Don't worry, Your Excellency."

Their leader, Lord Jackson, saluted quickly.

In fact, they didn't like Freesia, who was always causing trouble as she pleased. However, since she's the beloved daughter of their master, they would protect Freesia for his sake.

Even so, the duke was still not reassured, and shook his head.

"If I think about it, it's still best not to let her go. Or maybe we could all move next to Freesia..."

The vassals flinched at his idea. Of course, his idea also included them having to move, too. It would be as if the whole dukedom itself moved.

'No, it can't be allowed!!'

Now that they were finally free from the tyranny of Freesia, what kind of nonsense is this?

The vassals were hitting and fighting each other with their elbows to figure out who would try to stop their lord.

"Father, that's unreasonable. More than anything, if Liz finds out, she'll hate it even more."

In the end, Terwin was their savior. The same platinum hair as Freesia looked divine in that moment.

The clothes he wore looked as if he was the embodiment of purity, wrinkle-free with buttons fastened all the way to his neck. It looked so austere that it made you want to undo all of it at any moment.

He persuaded the duke in a calm voice:

"Freesia is a child who finally has something she wants to do. Sometimes, the only answer is to let her go and watch from afar."

His judgment had no mistakes.

The duke, who was muttering underneath his breath, eventually raised both of his hands.

"Yes, my son is right."

His daughter wouldn't feel any pain if he could look out for her, but he couldn't tie Freesia down. She wouldn't like it.

As the Duke's face became somber, the Duchess smiled and patted his hand.

Thus, Freesia's departure was confirmed.

Bang!

......And ten minutes later, the duke summoned his aide without anyone knowing.

The aide, who was just about to leave work, felt reluctant and hesitated.

Of course, as soon as the duke raised an eyebrow, the poor aide had no choice but to stay.

"Well, I need something."

"W-what is it...?"

The duke looked outside his office, wondering if anyone could overhear.

"What I need is...."

His voice gradually lowered, quieter than the sound of a mosquito. The aide was forced to come closer to the duke. The duke muttered in a way that was unsuitable to his stature:

"I need a pair of binoculars."

"Yes?"

"Get the most expensive ones you can find, with the farthest range of sight."

The aide could not hide his bewildered reaction to the order, which felt like 345 slaps on the cheek.

"Your Excellency, that is an invasion of privacy..."

"Shhhhh."

"....I know it is, but it won't bring any harm to the princess, so bring it."

The aide couldn't figure out what was so important about that troublemaker, but decided to just nod.

Sometimes it's better to just give up.

That was the truth handed down from ancient times.

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