chapter 52 . The Heartless Princess realizes
Edited: 3/14/24
Translated by Eunie Edited/Proofread by Para “...Found you~” Someone was laughing, but the way her laugh sounded was creepy and unsettling. “Y-Your Majesty?! Why–why are you here?!...” His face drained of colour as his body froze in shock while his hands began to tremble at his sides. “Aren’t you the one who’s been persistently bombarding me with that ridiculous proposal? You made another fuss at today’s assembly, didn’t you? But if this bill of yours really became law, wouldn’t that make my special ability not so special anymore? Wouldn’t they be the ones getting all the attention?” Pryde said as she brushed back her wavy red hair. She was smirking while looking down at Prime Minister Gilbert, who was currently kneeling at someone's bedside. “Gilbert, my palace doesn’t tolerate secrets. This isn’t some storage room for commoners. …Ah! You are currently working as the Prime Minister now, aren't you? Sorry?” (Eunie: the raws literally has that question mark after sorry. It probably indicates that Pryde doesn’t really feel sorry) ….Ah… ….that horrible person is…Me. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com “Your Majesty…please hear me out,” Prime Minister Gilbert said. “Marianne…is here for a reason. The previous queen and prince consort allowed her to stay here for protection….” “Of course, I know. I already had Stayle look into it,” she said, immediately cutting off Prime Minister Gilbert, who was trying to appeal to her. …This person is still a child…she’s…she’s even smaller and younger than the present Me. “She is currently suffering from a unique illness, and I assure you there’s no risk of it spreading.” “Yeah. No risk of contagion, right? That’s why both Father and Mother let her stay here.” Her childlike voice didn’t match the malice and viciousness hiding beneath every word she spoke. I’ve never seen this kind of Prime Minister Gilbert. His gaze looked hopeful, and he said, “Yes! That is correct. So does that mean–” “But nope~ I don’t want to. I don’t want my precious castle to be sullied by this lump of germs and illness,” Pryde sneered as she looked at the woman in the bed. It’s probably because of the bright light in the room, but I couldn’t make out the facial features of the sick woman. A pure white bed, with pure white sheets… Pure white…. Even the person lying in the bed had pure white skin. It was difficult to tell whether that person was alive or not. “Germs..!?” Prime Minister Gilbert cried out, but the young girl wasn’t fazed. Devoid of any mercy, she continued, “There’s no cure for her illness, and in the first place, no one even knows what made her sick, isn’t that right? That’s why the best way to deal with this is to dispose of her.” “No–how could you…!!” Prime Minister Gilbert cried out shrilly as he desperately tried to cling to the young girl. But she just brushed him aside, treating him like common filth and turned her head to the boy beside her. “Stayle, dispose of these germs..!” “N-no! Please, wait for a moment!!” Prime Minister Gilbert said as he clung to the arm of the young girl, ignoring her chilling gaze as the pitch of his voice increased. “It’s not an incurable illness. There’s still a possibility for her to be cured!” His gaze never wavered once, but the young girl didn't seem even remotely troubled. Seeing her silent, he took it as a chance to appeal his plea. “ The answer lies in the Special Ability Registration Bill I’ve been pushing for! If you could only approve the bill and turn it into an actual law, finding someone who can cure her would be easy, so please…. PLEASE! I only need a little more time.” “...Pffft. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA.” In response to Prime Minister Gilbert’s desperation, Pryde burst into laughter. It was a laugh full of nothing but mockery. “Ahahahahahaha!! How hilarious! A special ability that heals all ailments? Isn’t that just some sort of rumour!?” Her laughter didn’t cease. In a young girl’s voice, her laughter echoed as she continued to ridicule the man in front of her. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com “That’s not true at all!! Just in our country alone, there are all kinds of special abilities! There are some with powers that resemble it, and many of them can heal wounds. I…I just need one person.” His gaze didn’t flinch even for a bit despite the continuous taunting of the young girl. "I just need to find one who has the special ability to cure ailments.” But despite all that…the young girl’s…My laughter didn’t stop. "Ahahahahaha!! Ahahahahahah!" The young girl’s laughter echoed numerous times. Her appearance didn’t even resemble a young girl’s. In fact, that very appearance of hers looked eerily disgusting. “Hahahaha…hahaha! …Ah…How interesting. …Alright then. I won’t dispose of that bacteria, and I’ll even approve your bill.” But none of that really mattered. With eyes brimming with so much hope, Prime Minister Gilbert said, “Really…!?” “However…” the young girl said. “Aside from your job as the Prime Minister, you should also handle my late father’s work. With your workload doubled, I don’t want to hear any complaints about it. Then I’ll officially pass your bill at the next assembly five years later.” That’s too much…! The workload of a prince consort on top of his work as Prime Minister–that’s an abnormally large amount of work. There’s no way one person can do all of that. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com He nodded in agreement, and with his hands clasped together as if praying, he said, “I understand! Please, leave it to me! I, Gilbert Butler, will devote my entire mind and body to the task….!!” … … No! You can’t! If you do that, then you can’t save her. If that bill is passed, it won’t be just you who ends up suffering. A lot of people will also suffer! Prime Minister Gilbert, please stop! Please….please…Prime Minister Gilbert…Prime Minister Gilbert…Gilbe– … … " … … … … … … bert … . " I opened my eyes, and the moment I blinked, I could feel tears forming in the corners of my eyes. … … " … Pryde, are you okay?" Stayle said as he peered at my face. It seems I worried him since my complexion looked pale, so I waved both hands and tried to cover it up by saying, “I’m alright, Stayle. I just had a bad dream.” “What kind of dream did you see, Elder Sister?” (Stayle) “It’s better to talk about bad dreams,” Tiara said as she came over to me. “Thanks, Stayla, Tiara…but sadly, I don’t remember much about it. I wonder if it’s because I wasn’t able to properly get some sleep last night.” When I woke up, I didn’t remember what the dream was all about. Judging from the tears, it was some sort of bad dream. I’m sure it’s because I had trouble sleeping last night, especially after what happened. I kept remembering the conversation between Father and Prime Minister Gilbert. I’m sure it’s because of that. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Without missing a beat, Stayle subtly whispered into my ear, “Is it because of Gilbert?” I nodded my head in confirmation. As expected of Stayle. He’s sharp as always. Yesterday, we were listening to Father and Prime Minister Gilbert’s conversation and then, before anyone could find us there, Stayle and I teleported back to where we were before. I told Stayle that what we heard should remain a secret between us, but ever since then, my head has been filled with Prime Minister Gilbert's anguished cries. …I even remember the existence of Prime Minister Gilbert from my previous life. The same thing happened to me with Arthur back then. Once I remembered one thing, all sorts of information about Prime Minister Gilbert came gushing forth. It was difficult to organize, piece by piece, the sudden increase of information and memories. Because he’s an incredibly complex capture target. (Eunie: PARDON??? DAMN. THE AGE BETWEEN TIARA AND GILBERT THOUGH IS EXTREMELY CONCERNING!! OR IS IT JUST ME–!! TT_TT A good age-gap is good but knowing Tiara is still like a lil kiddo ending up with Gilbert–a full fledge adult is a bit too much *_*) Gilbert Butler. He’s one of the capturable targets in the Otome Game “KiMiHiKa.” He’s a secret character you can only capture once you capture all the other targets. He’s the most intelligent person in the country. While Stayle excels in scheming/being black-belly (haraguro), Gilbert is a master tactician. Not only is he amazing at his job as Prime Minister, but no one can match him in information gathering, deception, and crafting plans. In his route at the end of the game, he utilizes the other capture targets, and they all become allies to take down Pryde, whom he couldn’t manipulate. It’s just weird that I never noticed any of this sooner. The only reason to explain this is because I don’t remember much of the first game in the series, so I guess there’s no helping it. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com One: He’s a secret character. Two: His romance route left a low impression because of the lack of romance scenes. With every capture target, there’s always that crucial–must-have KISS SCENE!! However, it is only on his route that he kisses the back of Tiara’s hand as he pledges his love for her. Unlike the other routes, he’s the only one without a confession or grand love gestures. It didn’t even seem like he was pursuing Tiara at all. Surprisingly enough, it is the sheltered Tiara who pulls him along, begging him to show her the place he deems the most beautiful in the world. That’s it. I even wondered if the lack of romance was because he’s just a hidden character and not a part of the main story like the others, so the content of his route was much shorter? Additionally, his changes are much more drastic than in-game Arthur. The way he looks now is entirely different than in the game. In the game, Gilbert appeared far older than the other love interests, and back when I was playing, we could only see occasional glimpses of Prime Minister Gilbert’s thirteen-year-old self. He always appears before Tiara as a mysterious, pretty boy named 'Gil.' Only when you gradually play his route will he reveal his true identity and the darkness within his heart. The presence of romance in his route is almost nonexistent, but only his backstory is heavy and detailed. He was originally born into a life of poverty, but a special ability can help climb up the ladder in this country. Prime Minister Gilbert’s ability is 'Age Control.' He can freely control his body’s age, which is rare even amongst Special Ability users. Along with his incredibly conscientious work ethic and talents, he overcame the circumstances of his birth and climbed the social ladder to become this country’s Prime Minister. He overcame anything that obstructed his way and did his best to succeed. All this was to make his fiancee happy and to be with her. But a few years after he rose to Prime Minister, his fiancee fell ill. It’s a progressive type of illness that makes it hard for a person to breathe. They’ll suffer from freezing coldness, and then it will eventually rob their ability to move. Moreover, this is a rare illness that is said to have only appeared in our country, hence why Her Majesty, the Queen, decided to hide this fact from the world by sheltering his fiancee here in the castle to find a cure for her illness. The number of people who know this is also low to avoid any chances of word spreading. However, two years after falling ill, the Queen and the Prince Consort, who had been protecting her, passed away. Pryde, who recently ascended to the throne, finds out about the existence of his fiancee. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com And in exchange for the life of his fiancee and the enactment of his bill, he slaves away for five years. While Pryde is living her life as she pleases, the regent, Stayle, and Prime Minister Gilbert work hard handling everything to ensure the country is running smoothly. But his hell didn’t just end there. A few days after the enactment of his bill, Pryde uses Gilbert’s law to abuse her citizens’ special powers and enacts an even more severe law, resulting in mass bloodshed throughout the country. Even before the game starts, the land is already bathed in the blood of its people. Stricken with guilt, aware of his own crime and losing his beloved fiancee, the shock of it all makes Prime Minister Gilbert use his special ability, and he starts to appear as an old man. He can now only manipulate his age back to his thirteen-year-old self. The time when he first met his fiancee. Once the hidden route becomes playable, another option will appear to Tiara. “Escape from the solitary tower.” If you pick that one, Tiara can leave the tower through a window, using a makeshift rope of curtains and bedsheets. She’ll encounter the mysterious “Gil,” and with his help, she can escape from the castle town. Eventually she learns about the pain and grief he carries, heals it, and then the ending CG shows that Gilbert regains his former adult appearance while smiling happily with Tiara. By the way, the name he used, “Gil,” is actually a nickname his fiancee used to call him. Some fan theories say that Gil loved Tiara because she reminded him of his fiancee and that even though Gil was only a pseudonym, Tiara’s the only other person allowed to call him that. Tiara wasn’t concerned about the difference in their status or the social norm, and that’s why he was attracted to Tiara. In the last bit of the game, there is a scene where Tiara holds onto the corner of his sleeve while standing in a wheat field as the sun sets. He speaks in a self-deprecating tone and mutters, “In the end…I couldn’t find anyone with the special ability to heal all illnesses.” Read only on eunietl.weebly.com When I think about it now, rather than having an ending like lovers–it was more like an ending between siblings or a father-daughter familial love. Well, some can also say it’s like a mature, calm type of love. Anyway, what worries me the most is how much time I have left to save his fiancee. Based on the game's timeline–it happened five years after Father and Mother passed away, which means it's this year….no…. To be exact, it’s this year, the day after the assembly…that’s when his fiancee dies. I instinctively gulped upon realizing how dire things actually are now…. EUNIE: I'M SORRY I WASN'T ABLE TO POST THIS YESTERDAY. THIS ONE'S AROUND 10 PAGES SO IT TOOK ME LONGER TO FINISH TT_TT. i actually sneaked out during our family gathering and was hiding for hours inside the ladies room.
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