CHAPTER 18: THE HERETICAL PRINCESS' GREETINGS ENDED.
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para "What splendid conduct, Your Highnesses, First Princess Pryde, First Prince Stayle, and Second Princess Tiara." Just when we are about to get a breather from greeting guests, he appeared. Prime Minister Gilbert, who acts as Father's aide, came and thanked us. Upon seeing him, I sighed in relief since I felt like we could relax now for a bit. It seems like Tiara already met Prime Minister Gilbert since she was calm when he suddenly appeared. As their older sister, I acted on their behalf and gave my thanks to Prime Minister Gilbert for all the hard work he did for today's birthday banquet. "No, no. It's nothing much, but rather than that, I'm thankful that I can finally see the day where all the royals are together in one place." He grinned as he answered while tottering. He looked like he really didn't get much free time. He does tend to go overboard with the flattery, but it seems like he kept the letters from Stayle's mother a secret from mum; that's why I think he's a good person. Even Tiara looked happy as she talked with him. ...Hmm? Strange. For some reason, Father and also Stayle were suddenly acting weird. "Tiara-sama, your conduct today is truly magnificent; no one would ever think that you were doing it for the first time. It's truly regretful. If only you could also awaken the "premonition ability." Then without a doubt, you could stand on equal grounds with Pryde-sama as someone who has the disposition to become the next queen..." "Excuse me for being rude, but just what do you mean by saying it's regretful?" Stayle?! Before Father could reprimand him, Stayle acted faster as he sharply looked at Prime Minister Gilbert. "Ah, pardon me, Stayle-sama. I just mean to say that Tiara-sama is so excellent to the point that I wanted to say it like that. What an impolite thing for me to say." Prime Minister Gilbert answered with a grin, and then he continued, " I haven't seen Stayle-sama for a while, but you've become unrecognizable. In just a few days, you've attained a countenance befitting of someone from the Royal Family. If it would be alright with you, I want to have a long talk with you about your hometown. Or...yes, stories about your former family or people who have special abilities." Read only on eunietl.weebly.com "Thank you, Prime Minister Gilbert. It's all because of Her Highness, the First Princess Pryde's support, that I was able to come this far. And from here on, together with Tiara, we plan to do our very best to assist her. That's why once again, Prime Minister Gilbert, I'll be in your care as the First Prince," Stayle said as if he was negating the Prime Minister's words. ...I wonder why but it's very—no, extremely—scary! As if complimenting Prime Minister Gilbert, Stayle smiled back at him. However, I could somehow feel a dark aura similar to killing intent. As if the latter part of his words meant, "Dare to make light of me? Right now, considering our positions, I am above you!" is what I seem to have heard. It seems like Stayle is already fond of Tiara. He went as far as intimidating Prime Minister Gilbert to prevent him from dragging Tiara into something weird. It seems like Prime Minister Gilbert also felt the dark aura radiating from Stayle as he replied in a tone a few degrees lower than usual. "Of course, Your Highness, First Prince Stayle**." (**Para: This was originally in single quotes, but I'm assuming Gilbert is being sarcastic, so I changed it to italics.) Both of them seemed to be happily conversing with each other, but I could somehow see dark auras seeping out of them. Scary!! So, for now, I decided to separate the clueless Tiara, who was currently looking at them while tilting her head. "Ah, forgive my impertinence, but of course Her Highness, the First Princess, Pryde. Your conduct today has been exceptional to the point that everyone's heart has been captured by you. By the way, as the sole successor to the throne, I would like to hear your opinion on some political matters of this country. For example, your views about people who have a special ability like you...." Read only on eunietl.weebly.com With a loud thud, it seems like Father finally decided to intervene and scold him. Compared to before, Father's fist struck harder, and I saw Prime Minister Gilbert grab the back of his head. Just when I was about to turn around to answer Prime Minister Gilbert's words, I was already led back to my seat. "Older Sister, are you alright? I'm sorry for acting above my position." "N-no. Stayle, thank you. I was really happy upon hearing your words. It's just that..." I was a bit distracted as my eyes caught the sight of the plush toy that Tiara was embracing while I smiled at Stayle, telling him not to mind it. "It's just that??" "Stayle... compared to when you first arrived here at the castle, you somehow look similar to Prime Minister Gilbert." " Eh? … " Stayle's expression stiffened as if he was horrified upon hearing my words. "Ju...just where are we similar...?" I wonder if suddenly being told that they're similar was a bigger shock than I initially thought. For the first time after a long while, I saw the flustered state of Stayle. His mouth opened and closed for a while as if he wanted to appeal and deny my words. "Ummm...that...like the way you laugh...I think...?" I vaguely said with a smile on my face. But it seems like it was a bigger shock to him. And with a cumbersome tone, he muttered, "...Ah...I...since way before, I've never really been good at expressing myself...or rather I'm bad at it...so it's a bit difficult." "E-eeh?...Is that so? I'm sorry, I've never realized until now..." I also told him not to push himself, but Stayle, who relaxed his shoulders, said, "...No, it's something that I think I should do." Then he looked behind and mumbled in a small voice. "...That's right...even this outward appearance of mine... ...is for...sake... ...But out of everyone, it just had to be Gilbert..." and other stuff that I couldn't understand anymore. To think that even before Pryde scarred his heart, he's always had trouble expressing himself. But even when Tiara was able to heal his heart and achieve a happy ending, Stayle remained the cool and composed character. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Perhaps his smiling self in front of Prime Minister Gilbert didn't really have any ill intent. Maybe he's just purely smiling at Prime Minister Gilbert. No, but still, does he have to get that depressed upon hearing that his smiling face is similar to the Prime Minister? Somehow I kind of feel sorry for him. That's why I grabbed Tiara's hands and whispered to her, "Can you cheer him up a bit?" And then she came towards Stayle, who was feeling down and gently stroked his head. Ah~ They are so adorable. In the game, nothing like this happened, but seeing these two really made me want to push them together and cheer for their love. "Your Highness, First Princess, Pryde." After hearing someone call out my name, I reflexively turned my head, and there I saw... "Commander." He, who was largely built, and clad in white armour, called out to me; behind him were men who wore similar armour. He's a familiar face, who I had the opportunity to meet during celebrations or ceremonies that I've attended. He is the Commander of this kingdom's knights. He seems to have brought other knights with him. I think I heard someone say that one of them was the Vice Commander. "I was truly moved upon hearing your words from before. Congratulations on the official recognition of Her Highness as the successor to the throne and Tiara-sama's birthday." After saying that, I was surprised when the Knight's Commander suddenly bowed his head to me. Because aside from doing the necessary formalities and greetings, this person has never complimented me in such a manner. "Thank you very much...I'm truly grateful." As I smiled back at him, I felt like I saw those deep blue eyes of the Commander from the game in my previous life. When Father introduced him to me for the first time, he told me about his special ability. Because of it, he acquired the name "The Unscathed Knight," or so I've heard. Just like the name implied, even though he's been through countless battles and actively participated at the frontlines, he has no scars or scratches on any part of his body. What's more, with his silver-coloured hair and clean-cut hairstyle, coupled with his well-trained psyche, he thoroughly embodies a manly, handsome guy! Read only on eunietl.weebly.com "Really...in the short while that I haven't seen you, you have really become splendid." The Commander said as he smiled gently; he's so cool. But still, this person...I feel like I've seen him somewhere in the game I played in my previous life....like with Prime Minister Gilbert (and the Captain *remove or change). Recently, I feel like I've been getting this feeling a lot. Nah, no matter how manly he is or how young he may seem, or the unique presence he gives off, he can't be one of the capture targets... "I also hope that one day my son can see Pryde-sama's brilliance." Yup. Impossible. Even if it's a game for girls, I think it's going too far to have a capture target like him. While lost in my thoughts, I couldn't help but ask, "Your son is also a knight?" But then he answered with a crestfallen expression and said, "If...only that were the case." And then he smiled. I wonder if things are a bit complicated between him and his son. Well, I would be lying if I said it didn't bug me a little, and so I smiled at him and said, "I'm looking forward to the day where you'll introduce him." At the time, I didn't know that day would come in the most unexpected way. EUNIE: DEADLY. THIS CHAPTER IS SHORT BUT THE KANJI AND THE CONVERSATIONS ARE WAY TOO DEADLY!! X_X. it just got a lot more complicated cause of gilbert!! grrr...and i kinda find stayle pitiful here skskssksksk....next chapter will be the first extra! the long awaited extra
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