CHAPTER 07: THE HEINOUS PRINCESS AND THE CONTRACT
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para The next day, it was time for us to sign the contract. I was worried when Stayle didn't appear during breakfast, but he appeared without trouble at the designated time set by Father. It might have been because of what happened last night, but he looked invigorated, and the moment we met, he greeted me and said, "Good morning, Pryde-sama." It seemed there should be a few people to oversee the contract signing, but for a child like me, I could only feel indifferent over it as I signed my name. But for Stayle, seeing him handcuffed and signing his name with eagerness pained my heart. The person next to Father seemed to be his aide, whose name I couldn't remember yesterday. He had an almost transparent-like, long, light-blue hair bundled together, which was hanging loftily on one side of his shoulder. His slanted eyes were the same colour as his hair. From what I heard, he's a few years older than Father, but no matter how you look at it, appearance-wise, Father looks older. I could vaguely remember hearing from someone that he could freely control one's appearance contrary to their age, like people who have control over everlasting youth. I'm not really sure how things were in the game, though right now, his outward appearance was his actual one, and yet he looked much more refined and younger when next to Father. ...Well, even though I said all those things, Father hasn't reached 30 yet…. Hmm? I wonder who’s the weirder one between the two of them. And even though a priest was called to oversee the signing of the contract, we basically just need to have both my and Stayle's signature to complete it. After signing it, a mysterious light suddenly appeared, enveloping the two of us…. Nothing visible happened. But there was this weird feeling that came after the both of us finished signing. My heart started beating louder, and even Style looked perplexed as he clutched his chest. It's probably just a side-effect of completing the contract. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com And then, just like what Father said yesterday, the handcuffs on Stayle's hands were removed by the key, which I secretly put back in Father's office. Stayle was in the middle of closing and opening his handcuffed free hands when Father placed his hand on his shoulder, and with a smile on his face, said, "I'll be in your care from now on, Son." I wonder if Tiara will go for Stayle's route since he'll definitely be a splendid prince consort. Because of Pryde, the Stayle in the game closed his heart to everyone except for Tiara, his adoptive little sister. Even though he's such a black-belly, glasses-wearing mastermind. But if things go on like this, then he definitely won't deviate as he grows up. "Pryde-sama!" After Father and Stayle's conversation ended, unlike the gloomy expression he had yesterday, he seemed like a different person as he called out to me. "From here on, I will be in your care as well. I'll make sure to protect Pryde-sama and your little sister." As if he's a knight making a vow, he placed his hand over his chest with a thump and showed a sincere smile, like that of a young man's. Father, who was behind him, seemed to show a relieved smile. ...Hmm? Knight? I feel like I should remember something, but right now, I should focus on the smiling Stayle. "Thank you, Stayle. But since we are a family now, please don't call me with a 'sama,' just call me Pryde. Besides, even Mother asks Uncle to call her by her name." In the game, Pryde made him call her 'Pryde-sama' or 'Your Majesty, the Queen,' but I don't want to be called something like that, as if we're both strangers to each other. But after saying that, Stayle became flustered and muttered, "Eh? No, that's...I…." "Your highness, Princess Pryde." I heard Father's advisor call out, and as I looked up, I saw him looking at Stayle and me. Uwaa, even from a low angle, he’s beautiful. He's got this beauty that you can never get tired of. But...hmm? This face, I really feel like I've seen it in the game or was it from... a different series? "Indeed, the Regent, Lord Vest, calls Her Majesty, the Queen, by her first name. But in public, he calls her, ‘Your Majesty’ or ‘Older Sister’." The prince regent, Vest**, is my uncle and also my mother's adoptive brother. As my mother's right hand and the regent of this kingdom, he has the same authority as Father and is an influential person. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com I see. Well, in my defence, I have rarely seen Mother in private, so I didn't know. "Then how about this? In front of other people, just call me Older Sister. And when there's only the two of us or in private, just call me Pryde, okay? Because Stayle and I are a family, so I want to have an equal relationship with you." After saying that, I reached out my right hand for a handshake. But at that moment, not only Stayle, but everyone around us, including Father and his secretary, their eyes widened in shock as they stared dazedly at me. Even the people who knew the old me were giving off looks that said, "Pryde-sama has...!!" But despite the looks everyone was giving me, the kind-hearted Stayle clasped my hand and said, "...Yes, Older Sister." "It seems like Pryde-sama has grown a lot since the last time I saw her and has become a fine successor**. As expected of someone who is young and chosen to have a precognition ability. Even though I was quite worried when I first heard about your awakening." "Prime Minister *Gilbert, are you really praising her?" Father's words hit the nail right on the head. Well, those words aren't wrong, though I do find them quite rude. But it couldn’t be helped since the Pryde in the game really was the most heinous and heretic last boss Queen. (**Para: successor was queen vessel before and I just couldn’t find the equivalent. Gilbert really out here calling Pryde a ship; is that supposed to be praise? ╮(╯▽╰)╭ ) Then Father's advisor, who was called Prime Minister Gilbert, shrugged his shoulders, bowed his head, and said, "Please excuse me for my rude remarks despite being the prime minister." And just like that, he continued, "It's really too bad that Her Majesty, the Queen, wasn't able to be here. Even though this is an important event for the first and crown princess of this country. Then again, there is an important assembly with the other neighbouring states, and then there's also Tiara-sama..." After saying that last part, Father struck him on the head. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Hmm, I do feel like Prime Minister Gilbert is kind of familiar from the game... Just like that, while lost in my thoughts, the contract ceremony ended. Father called for my maids, Lotte and Maria, and even Jack and some other knights, as we returned together to the Royal Palace. I walked while holding the hands of the person who just became my younger brother and Tiara's older brother.
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