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Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para *clang, clang* A metallic sound echoed from the clashing of two blades. Simultaneously, a young, angelic voice could be heard. “Please wait a moment, Pryde! There’s no need for you to tag along with me…” It’s the ten-year-old First Prince, Stayle Royale Ivy. “Big sister, please don’t act rashly,” said the nine-year-old Second Princess, Tiara Royale Ivy. “Don’t worry so much, Stayle and Tiara. There will be a teacher around,” the ten-year-old, Pryde Royale Ivy, answered. In the blink of an eye, three years have passed since I recovered memories of my past life. 'I still have 7 years left to live.' But these past three years have been peaceful. Stayle didn’t undergo a horrible experience like the one in the game, and Tiara wasn’t imprisoned in a tower. One of the other things different from the game was that I’ve been meeting Mother more frequently than before. Tiara also hasn't really left my side for the past three years. Since being officially recognized as the next queen, there was a sudden increase in things that I had to learn and comprehend. But unlike the game, there haven’t been any signs that I’ll have to succeed soon as the next queen. Both Mother and Father are still alive and well. I’m still lacking in many areas, so there’s really no point if things are rushed like this. Instead, it would have been better if I hadn’t been officially crowned as the next queen. Because that way, I wouldn’t have to worry about the impending condemnation event, and maybe it would be dragged out a bit longer. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Recently, I have almost finished reading the history books on this country. I have been reading books on the laws, rules, and regulations during my free time. Learning about the laws and customs was interesting since it corresponded to some of the passages I read in the history books earlier. Afterwards, I try to compile and summarize everything I learned and teach it to Stayle and Tiara. So it really has been fun, and if I think that it could help them in their endeavour, it makes me happier to be helpful to them. The other day I came across a particular law that was administered years ago. In accordance with the history of the Royal Family: Upon the execution of this law, royals and their foster siblings are allowed to marry each other. It’s not like it was rare for foster siblings to marry each other, and when I inadvertently mentioned it to Stayle, he reacted and yelped, “Eh…?!” Although I already knew about it since Stayle and Tiara got married in the game in my previous life. But it seems like it even piqued Tiara's interest when she heard about it. She suddenly interjected and asked, “Does that mean...me and Big Brother, or Older Sister and Big Brother, can get married?” Before I could even answer to confirm anything, Stayle slumped down, and a loud thud was heard when he knocked his head against the table. It was a notable incident. When I saw Stayle’s face blushing madly, I couldn't help but wonder if Stayle had already developed romantic feelings for Tiara earlier than what happened in the game. ...As I pondered about it, I couldn’t help but feel that my condemnation event would arrive sooner than I expected. Right now, I don’t feel like I have a full grasp of my current situation. That is also one of the reasons why I decided to do this right now. Right now, Stayle and I are not reading like we usually do since we are in the middle of our first swordsmanship lesson. “Even though you said that this morning, you also participated in my self-defence lesson!” Stayle cried out, seeming to be a little bit upset with me. The First Prince, who recently turned ten, started to seriously learn swordsmanship and martial arts. But his first and foremost priority is learning the necessary skills and knowledge needed as my future advisor, so it seems he’ll only be taught the basics. Today is the day he’ll actually start learning. And the same goes for me. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com My teacher told me that, as the future queen, there is no need for me to learn the sword or martial arts, but I received Father’s approval as long as I only accompany Stayle. Just for today, and until the bitter end, Stayle is the main focus. Tiara sat down on a chair placed a few meters away from us as she watched Stayle and me. To be honest, as the future queen, I also agree that there is no need for someone who will succeed the throne to learn the sword or martial arts. It's just that I have a strange feeling that a few years from now, things might deviate from the timeline of the one shown in the game. Stayle learned the basics and skills from his swordsmanship teacher and had a break. The teacher requested that he can only teach me during these breaks. While the contents of the things he taught Stayle are still fresh in my mind, I took a quick step and attacked him. Even though he’s only an instructor, he’s someone who is in charge of a royal’s swordsmanship training. That’s why it wasn't surprising that his skills weren’t just for show. I made the first move, then a second one. Currently, we are in a wait-and-see situation as we spar. Simultaneously, as the instructor struck with his sword, I evaded it. And just like that, I continued to twist my body to avoid him. If needed, I used the sword to parry his incoming attacks. At times my strikes were deflected, but the distance between us was shrinking. Just another step closer, and I would be near his chest. Suddenly, at that very moment, with enough distance, I firmly planted my foot and leapt forward, slipping past him to strike from behind. He swiftly turned around and avoided my blade, but I immediately found a gap, stepped in, and in one move, I pointed my sword at the instructor’s throat. ...I knew it. The instructor looked at me, and the shock was evident in his eyes. Stayle was holding his head, and Tiara had her mouth agape as she shrieked excitedly. It happened again. Today was the first time I held a sword. The skills to strike and evade were things that the instructor just taught to Stayle, something I learned as I watched them. And yet, my body moved much better than I thought. Sword skills that I haven’t done or practiced worked well against the instructor. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com It’s just like what happened this morning with martial arts. I only watched and listened, and during Stayle’s break, I had a similar result with the match against the martial arts instructor. I avoided his strikes, dodged the fist that was about to land, jumped over and evaded the incoming kicks. Finally, I was able to grab his hand and twist it behind his back, sealing the movements of an adult man. Stayle looked dumbfounded, and Tiara’s mouth was in an O-shape as she stood there frozen. How fearsome the last boss’ cheat is. Right now, this is definitive proof that my previous life’s memories aren’t something my imagination made-up but an actual memory. Pryde wasn’t your ordinary villainess in an otome game. She was this world’s last boss. Furthermore, she, who is hated by everyone, doesn’t have anyone she can consider an ally. Depending on which route you choose, the one you’ll have to face before her is one of the capture targets. If the protagonist can turn them into her ally, then he’ll be the one to fight Pryde. Stayle is also one of them. Stayle, bounded by the slave contract, faces off against the main leads under Pryde’s orders in every capture target's route. ...But in the end, he either leaves everything to the chosen capture target and has himself killed, or out of his own free will, he’ll let the sword stab him in the stomach. As he is on the brink of death, Stayle, who softly smiled in the face of his destruction, was pitiful. While in Stayle’s route, together with the protagonist, Tiara, they will fight against Queen Pryde. Whatsmore, her special ability isn’t something to destroy or finish off someone, but she also has a precognition ability. Whichever route is chosen, Pryde will stand in their way as the last boss. However, she isn’t like any usual last boss that you have to clear. Because she’s absurdly strong. Sometimes she’ll fight against the capture target in a swordfight and occasionally in long-range gunfights. She can avoid their attacks perfectly. And in some cases of hand-to-hand combat, it is almost impossible to hit her. In fact, there was also a time when Tiara, who wanted to help out and plan a surprise attack, was beaten in her own game by Pryde and was made a hostage. In the game, she was infamous for having the ability to foresee everything. But it’s impossible to do all those feats if she just relies on her ability. For example, a boxer tells you that in three seconds, he will punch; I wonder if there’s any person who can perfectly evade it. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Since becoming Pryde, I've realized that before she officially became queen, she didn’t bother taking unrelated courses. She avoided things such as sword-fighting or martial arts. Though at first, I just thought the game company didn’t really bother with that sort of setting. But in conclusion, it just means that Pryde, who is also me, doesn't need to undergo training since she’s somewhat capable of doing it already. It’s probably a necessary cheat as the last boss who’ll face off against the protagonist and the capturable targets. “Again...a lady like Older Sister has done it again. I feel like my position is already gone at this point….” Before I knew it, it seemed like Stayle was feeling down. And then I heard Tiara, who was beside him, cheer him up and say, “I think Older Brother is already amazing and doing great. Even the teachers have been saying that.” And then suddenly, in a hushed voice, she continued, “It’s just that Older Sister is amazing.” After hearing her words, Stayle grew a lot more discouraged. “Tiara, it's pointless if I am weaker than the person I am supposed to protect,” Stayle muttered gloomily. “But the teachers have been praising and saying that, in this country, Older Brother is the best when it comes to his studies!” Tiara said as she did her best to cheer up the depressed lad. “That’s right. Besides, Stayle is a boy. I’m sure in the future he’ll be much stronger than me. Furthermore….” For a moment there, I hesitated to say it, but then I smiled and said, “In terms of raw strength, I can never compete with you.” Stayle will get much stronger. Right now I'm a year older than him, but he is taller than me, and his build is much more solid and firm. Furthermore, Stayle, driven by his blazing rage for revenge, will become stronger. In terms of sword skills, he can compete with Pryde. In the end, he’ll overwhelm me and get the last laugh. The same goes for the other capturable targets. Though the method varies, in the end, there is one common thing between them all and how they win. It is also Pryde’s weakness. Pure physical strength. No matter how strong she is, as someone in the same category as the Queen, Pryde’s physical strength can never compare to the capture targets'. It is probably an absolute thing that will never change. “Strength…?” It seemed like he recovered a bit from his depression as he looked up. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com “Yes, that’s right. For example, if I'm in a situation where there is no place to run, and I'm restrained by a guy nearby, there’s nothing I can do to retaliate.” “... ...In a place where there’s no escape...a guy….nearby...restrained…...!” All I wanted was to explain it easily to him, but Stayle, who heard my words, suddenly went quiet. As he muttered to himself, his complexion suddenly turned pale, and in the end, I could hear him say, “Pryde will…” After that, he staggered a bit as he stood up and held his sword once again. “I will do it…! Teacher, please continue imparting your guidance upon me.” His gloomy expression disappeared as he suddenly showed his eagerness to start learning. The teacher was also moved by his enthusiasm as he flusteredly restarted their lesson. Since Stayle has gradually grown used to palace life, he slowly started having expressions similar to the game’s wooden face, especially when he’s around us. Though in front of other people in the castle and during social **interactions, he’ll always smile, and his expressions are a lot more colourful. But most of the time, he’ll have an impassive look on his face. (**Para: it was intercourse before I changed it to interactions, and when I read it the first time, that word made me go ┌(。Д。)┐) He did mention before that he’s not good at expressing himself. I think compared to before, he seems a lot more relaxed. Tiara and I are already used to his expressionless face. But somehow, we still know what he’s feeling despite having a blank face most of the time. Putting that aside...for him to suddenly be enthusiastic like that...could it be there’s suddenly a game correction that occurred, and he’ll go after my life later on? I can’t help but be a little bit suspicious. Though I haven’t felt anything like bloodthirst from Stayle, who is currently immersed in learning the sword. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com “Older Sister…” Before I realized it, Tiara seemed to have grabbed the hem of my skirt. Somehow, Tiara looked a little bit pale… “I-I also don’t have any strength in me...and I’m not amazing like Older Sister, but I will also….I will always be with you…!” I don’t know what she’s been imagining to make her cry like this. “So that Older Sister will not experience anything like that, I will always be by your side…!” Tiara must have imagined me being restrained by a guy and has become worried about me. While feeling guilty for making her worry, I gently caressed her head and said, “Thank you, Tiara. I’m sorry for making you unnecessarily worried. But it will be alright since we have Father, Stayle...the guards, and the knights.” As Tiara grew up, she became more lovely and beautiful. Her frail body seemed to be an initial setting set by the game as a backstory. Since, at the very start of the game, she’s just like any other girl. But now, she’s able to join Stayle and me as we play around the garden. Though it is still impossible for her to join us in learning some self-defence and sword fighting, it has been almost every day since she joined us in our daily routine. She’s always following Stayle and me. Even though I’m already happy to have an adorable little brother and sister, I would be even happier if I could have and grant Tiara the sisterhood she’s been yearning for back in the game. After that, Stayle was fully absorbed with learning the sword and martial arts every day until he finally distinguished himself with it one day. While in my case, the instructors have been asking me, “Please have another bout with me!” Even though I only wanted to try it out to confirm the setting of the game. Since I don’t want to bother Stayle anymore during his lessons, I politely declined their request. In the first place, it would be no joke if a rumour like 'the First Princess is a barbaric, crude tomboy' developed. More than anything else, it is crucial for me to learn more about the necessary knowledge and etiquette needed to become the next queen. Besides, I have to learn everything quickly to teach Tiara, the true successor to the throne. However, it looks like Tiara has started saying, “I should also start training my physical strength.” I kept telling her that a lady doesn’t have to do that. Making her give up the idea of going through with it has been really hard. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Even though I was allowed to join today. If—and only if—the frail heroine, the Second Princess, Tiara, got addicted to martial arts and swords, it would be a huge problem. This is how I once again reaffirmed my previous life’s memories in the third year that I remember them...and a few months later, Stayle and I will join the knights in their training. At the time, I still didn’t know that what awaited us was a new adventure. TIME SKIP!!! WOOOOHOOOOOO~ THIS IS LIKE AN INTERLUDE TO A NEW ARC!! BRACE YOURSELVES~ >U< ~ WHEN I READ THIS ARC, ESPECIALLY THAT SCENE FROM PRYDE....AAAAAAAAH~ I JUST CAN'T STOP MYSELF FROM GUSHING TOO MUCH. MY FANGIRL HEART ALMOST WENT HOARSE FROM CHEERING. LOL. AND STAYLE. BWAHAHAHAH. HE'S KIND OF PITIFUL. PRYDE KEEPS ON MISUNDERSTANDING HIS INTENTIONS AND HIS REACTION WHEN HE HEARD THE LAW THAT ALLOWS THE FOSTER SIBLING TO GET MARRIED WITH ROYALTY. HE'S SOOOO ADORBS!!
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