CHAPTER 4: THE SELFISH PRINCESS' TINTED COLOR PALACE LIFE
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para Understandably, my eyes were still swollen after all the crying I did, and when I looked outside, it was already nighttime. What happened after that was truly terrible. I, who was single-mindedly crying back then, was comforted by Father until I calmed down. After that, I was thoroughly scolded and was told not to do such dangerous things. Then he informed me that after he asked someone to check the carriage's wheels, they found that one of them had a crack and the other one was constructed poorly. Just like that, I told him it was because of my precognition. Father thanked me and hugged me, telling me that I saved him, and once again, I could feel my tear ducts leaking. I didn't know kids were beings that could cry this much. Afterwards, Mother seemed to have returned to the castle, and Father explained to her the gist of what happened. Just like that, my succession to the throne was confirmed and conveyed to all the citizens of the kingdom. The maids and the knights seemed to have approached Father by themselves, asking for forgiveness for not stopping me and for their rude actions. But I strongly opposed it and cut midway through their conversation, telling Father that everything was my fault, that they did everything to stop me, and if they're going to be punished, then it should be me who's to be punished. But it all ended when Father said that he had no intention of condemning anyone, and for the first time in a long while, Father stayed beside me until I fell asleep. And as if telling a bedtime story, he gently told me stories about the existence of my little sister, Tiara. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com It seemed like he was planning on telling me about her existence today, and in a few more days, it will be her birthday. He mentioned other things such as her weak constitution, and it's because of that and Mother's official duties that Mother wasn't able to meet me much. He also told me what kind of girl Tiara is as Father gently patted my hair that looks just like Mother's. "But it doesn't change the fact that both you and Tiara are our precious daughters." When Father said those words, his gaze was filled with so much kindness. Yes, it's those words. Father is alive and was able to convey such emotions to Pryde. I could not help but wonder if the Pryde from the game would become as twisted as she was if Father had lived. It seemed like it was. Because after Father's death, my willfulness knew no bounds. Then he informed me that as the official heir to the throne, the things I need to learn have exponentially increased from matters regarding politics, folklore, etiquette, and other ceremonial affairs. Lastly, he told me that I have to hurry and adopt a little brother to become my advisor...from that point on, my sleepiness drifted away. Huh...a little brother ... ?? … … "I'll never forgive you...never...!! I'll kill you...!!" A young boy was crying, and his eyes were filled with hate. The eyes of the young boy were directed at a girl. As if she never learned how to laugh elegantly like a lady, the young girl held her stomach as she looked down on the young boy. "Pfft—ahahaha. Are you an idiot? As if that was actually possible. Because just now, at this very moment you..." This boy, and even this girl... I recognized both of them. But nah, rather than saying I know the little girl, this person is... Me. Pryde Royale Ivy. She... no, it was me who caused irreparable emotional scars to the capture targets as the villainess. It will be my little sister and heroine, Tiara, who will help them heal those scars. The ending will be my death, and in place of her big sister, she'll reign as the Queen, and along with the capture targets, they'll guide the country towards achieving peace. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com I've seen this scene in the game. If I remember it correctly, he's one of the capture targets; and this was one of those flashback scenes. His name should be...Stayle. Stayle Royale Ivy. Pryde's adopted brother. Someone, someone, please save him. He didn't do anything wrong; it's me who is irredeemable. I cannot be the one to save him since I am the villainess, and if there's anyone who can rescue him, then it can only be her... that girl who's been living in the palace and his only salvation, his adopted little sister…. "Tiara…." My eyes suddenly opened. It seems like I've been dreaming. While I was still lying down, a maid came and did some morning preparations. As they brushed my hair, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My face is just like Father's, with his glaring eyes. As expected of the last boss. Even my deep crimson-coloured hair is something I got from him. The only appearance I inherited from Mother is the waviness of my hair, and yet, Father is thrilled about it. The colour of my irises are purple, and they look like they belong to a witch. To be honest, ever since I recovered memories of my past life, looking at my appearance has also been difficult. Because a heinous, inhumane last boss's childhood appearance isn't what anyone would like to see first thing in the morning. In KiMiHiKa, the heroine's father dies in an accident, and after that, her mother follows suit. His death was a huge shock for her, so she died shortly after her husband. Since Pryde's precognition ability had awakened, her enthronement was a matter of fact, and she became a lot more selfish than ever. The ever so willful Pryde, and due to the neglect she suffered because her little sister monopolised their mother's love and attention, confined Tiara to a detached tower. Her extravagant lifestyle and dictatorship started to threaten the daily lives of the commoners. Even the once stable and peaceful country was deemed dangerous by the surrounding nations because of the rampant tyranny. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com The game will officially begin in ten years, by the time Tiara celebrates her 16th birthday, and by the way, Pryde is already 18 years old by then. After interacting with the capture targets, the heroine will heal their emotional scars and rebel against the Queen, Pryde. In the process, they show all those glittering CGs, and at the climax, a confrontation scene will happen. Then there's also a plot twist that will be revealed where a person will awaken the same precognition ability that Pryde has. "...Ryde-ama. ...Your highness, Pryde-sama?" I finally returned to reality due to a maid. She seemed to have been calling out to me for a while now. "Yes!?" I answered in a surprised voice. She gently smiled and said, "The preparations are done." She is the same maid that I pushed to tears the other day. Even though something like that happened, she is still interacting with me. A really kind-hearted maid. Even though in the past, she never showed me the same gentle expression. Really, I wonder why I never realised that there was such a gentle maid near me, this wonderful maid's name is...... Hmm? I tilted my head to one side, and then I turned around towards her and asked, "You, what is your name?" The maid made a surprised expression, but soon after that, she smiled at me and said, "My name is Lotte." We walked around the palace. I asked her for the names of the other maid and the knight who pulled me to safety. She honestly answered, "The older maid's name is Marie, and the palace knight's name is Jack." Lotte, Marie, and Jack. I only learned about their names, but that was enough to feel like the once depressing life in the palace suddenly became livelier for the first time with people other than Father. It has only been a day, but the way everyone looks at me seems to have changed. Though just like before, it didn't change the fact that I'm still the First Princess, but since my precognition ability awakened, it was confirmed that I'll be the successor to the throne. The matter regarding Father's carriage and how I saved him caused all sorts of rumours to spread. Some of them are saying things like, "That selfish princess has reformed?" Or something like "It seems like a goddess has settled into that willful princess," or things like when someone awakens their ability, they will also have their personality altered to befit the throne, or so the rumours say. I really want to deny them all. But for now, I'll try to ignore most of them. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Goddess? What goddess? I just remembered memories from my past life, and rather than saying her attitude changed when Pryde awakened her precognition ability, her notoriety and selfishness just got a lot worse. And, somehow, I could remember the rest of the dream that I had this morning. Even though it felt like it was something of great importance…. Speaking of capture targets. In all the games, I think there were five capture targets, including the hidden character. I remember the plot since I repeatedly played all the routes, but I'm not really sure about the capture targets this time around. In the first place, it was around the third game when I got really hooked on the series, but the world setting is the same as the first and second installation, and after playing both of them in one go, I couldn't help playing through the third one. Though, I did replay the third game a lot more. And since I died just after I decided to replay the first game of the series. Well, I feel like I'll somehow remember it since life here will be just like the one in the game. Hmm, by the way, in the game, Father should have died already due to the accident, but right now, he is still alive. Of course, even Mother is still alive, but what will happen because of this? Is it even possible for the plot of the game to change?? Even though it took quite a while, right after I realised an important point, the very next day, during dinner, Father told me that one of the capture targets in the game, my adoptive little brother, will arrive at the palace in two weeks. IF YOU LIKE MY WORK PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING ME OR LEAVE A LIKE, COMMENT OR VOTE/RATE ON NU!
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