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Chapter 16

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Today is Tiara's birthday banquet. It's also her first social debut to introduce her to everyone in the country. Everyone was in a festive mood this morning. The inns, pubs, and even everyone at the plaza made a commotion due to the celebration. And of course, the place in the most joyous and festive mood of them all is Tiara's house within the castle grounds, which was fully decorated in great splendour.\n

Royalty from the neighbouring countries, nobles, and part of the working-class gathered here today, listening to an elegant musical performance with an abundant feast spread out in the ballroom. But at the moment, the only royal inside the hall was Her Majesty, the Queen. I've been quite busy since this morning with makeup, accessories, and dress preparations. That's why I haven't directly met Mother.\n

But from here on, as part of the Royal Family, Stayle and I will come in, and lastly, it will be Father who'll make his final appearance. \n

I took a deep breath right before I descended the stairs. Every year, I was already accustomed to similar situations like this. But my nervousness this time was because of a different matter.\n

"Older sister." When I looked back, I saw Stayle smiling at me. Unlike me, this should be his first time attending an event like this, but he's perfectly composed and calm right now. "It will be alright since I'll be with you."\n

"...Thank you, Stayle. It's reassuring to have you here." I found myself smiling back upon seeing his gentle smile. He's such a kind little brother.\n

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But when I smiled at him this time, he suddenly looked away from me, and when I asked him what was wrong, without meeting my eyes, he simply said, "No, it's nothing..." And when I looked closely, his ears were red. I knew it! He must be nervous as well. "Ah...err, that...I just...missed the chance to tell you..." After 10 seconds, Stayle finally looked at me once again, but perhaps he's still nervous since his face was redder than before...or was it just me? "Yo..you look beautiful...extremely beautiful."\n

"...Fufu, thank you, Stayle. You look really handsome as well." I tried to laugh just like a noble lady should by covering my mouth with my hand, but I still couldn't let out a small laugh. Thanks to the memories of my previous life, I was now unable to properly laugh like a lady.\n

After I was done with the retouches, I was surprised when I met Stayle halfway to the hall. Even though Stayle was still a child, I was shocked at how cool and dashing he was. As expected of one of the capture targets. He had a dignified appearance, plus his black hair was styled handsomely, which made him extremely attractive.\n

For a moment, I was speechless, but Stayle was the same. His face was red, and his mouth hung open as if he was trying to say something, but not a word came out. That why I thought he must have been nervous... But right now, I'm the one being cheered up and flattered by him. He truly is amazing. \n

(Eunie: Pryde, Bakarina will welcome you on "dense village" with open arms")\n

The surrounding maids and guards watched over us with smiles on their faces upon hearing our conversation.\n

"Today is Tiara-sama's debut, and at the same time, it will be the announcement of the First Princess, Pryde, as the successor to the throne. So please don't strain yourself too much," Stayle whispered after clearing his throat.\n

That's right, today's protagonist isn't just Tiara, but me as well...\n

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Under a soldier's command, the sound of the horn being blown echoed throughout the place. Upon hearing it reverberate, I immediately fixed my posture and looked forward. The small whispers from all over the hall immediately quieted down when a clear, resonating voice announced my name, "Pryde Royale Ivy."\n

It's time.\n

I walked across the gorgeous carpet in a slow but elegant manner, and as I walked, the sea of people parted in two. I could hear thunderous applause from everyone. After that, Stayle's name was also called, and with light footsteps, he walked over as well.\n

Even though he's the First Prince. Stayle, who is also my advisor, stayed one step behind me as if he was my follower. As he walked by, I could hear some people who were seeing him for the first time go, "Oooh" in a high-pitched voice. I bet it's because no one could believe that he used to be a commoner after seeing the way he carried himself.\n

I'm sure compared to me, Mother, and even Father, who the people are used to seeing, tonight, everyone's eyes will be on Stayle and Tiara. After a few more meters, I walked over in front of Mother. \n

"It's been a while Pryde, my dear daughter." Her beautiful voice echoed from the throne. My mother, Rosa Royale Ivy, is the queen and person with the most power in this country. With her fluffy, wavy golden hair and gentle eyes that were further enhanced by makeup, she looked very noble. Like her name, Rosa, she looked just like a white rose, beautiful and full of grace.\n

"Yes, Mother. It's been a while, and above all, I'm glad to see you as well." After saying that, I smiled, copying the elegant smile that Mother did.\n

"So he is the new member of our family." After saying that, her gaze settled behind me. \n

"Yes, his name is Stayle Royale Ivy, my younger step-brother. We've signed a subordination contract, and he'll be my future advisor for life." After saying that, I looked behind me and saw that Stayle was already down on one knee as he waited for Mother's instructions. Everything was just like what he was taught. \n

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After that, Mother asked him to raise his head and introduce himself. Stayle answered flawlessly, to the point that no one could complain about anything, leaving everyone amazed. After having an official meeting with Mother, Stayle and I went to our seats and then the horn resounded once again.\n

Father's name was called at the same time as Tiara's. Another round of thunderous applause was heard as Father made his entrance while holding her hand.\n

She's a lovely girl. \n

Like Mother, she has the same fluffy, wavy golden hair and snow-white skin. With her delicate features and kind eyes, she's such a lovely-looking girl.\n

As the hall was filled with everyone's applause, I could hear some people say, "Beautiful," "she's just like Her Majesty, the Queen," and other things like that. \n

...Wuuuu, this is bad. Somehow there are these gloomy feelings I have right now...\n

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In my previous life, it's a fact that if a child is adored and fussed over, other children will become jealous, and right now, living as Pryde, I couldn't help but feel a little bit jealous.\n

Because she looks so lovely and fluffy, and after being told that she looks just like Mother…..Even though I was never told by anyone something like that. Everyone around me, even Mother and Father, who's a guy, informed me that my evil-looking eyes and deep crimson-coloured hair were just like my Father's.\n

...I wonder if Pryde from the game was also frustrated by this. In my case, seeing my beloved Father holding hands with Tiara made me quite jealous. But Pryde from the game... Nah, at that time, Father was already gone, and Mother began to look extremely weak and tired when Pryde learned about the existence of the angel-like Tiara. What's more, she's much more loved and adored by everyone than Pryde, who's the next-in-line for the throne. That's most likely why she got a lot more jealous and unnecessarily hated Tiara.\n

But despite all this, I will never bully or tyrannize her! Never!! As I suppressed the inner Pryde, I continued to smile and concentrated on maintaining my current expression. Together with Father, the six-year-old Tiara, born with a frail body, slowly walked forward while wearing a dress she wasn't used to.\n

As soon as she appeared in front of Mother, Tiara, together with Father, did their formal greetings, and then she looked towards Stayle and me. \n

"Pryde, Stayle. This child is your little sister, Tiara. Tiara, she's your older sister, Pryde, and he's your older brother, Stayle."\n

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She looked at us with her fluttering and round, golden eyes. Stayle and I stood up from our seats and walked over. As the older sister, I had to introduce myself first.\n

"Tiara, my precious little sister, my name is Pryde Royale Ivy. I'll be in your care from here on." After saying that, I smiled at her and then the shy little girl who had been holed up all alone inside this castle smiled. \n

With a soft voice, she said, "My name is Tiara Royale...Ivy. I'm glad to meet you...Older Sister." \n

Ah, ah, ah! She's so cute!! As expected of the female lead of the game! "Maji Tenshi!" \n

(Eunie: Re Zero: Anyone?>u< Maji Tenshi=Seriously (she's such) an Angel). \n

The super-popular girl from the extraordinarily famous first game of KiMiHiKa!!\n

She's so cute that the gloomy feelings from the inner Pryde have entirely disappeared. Perhaps Stayle was the luckiest guy out of all the male leads since he's the only one who saw such an adorable Tiara during her childhood days. And the more I looked at her, the more I saw her as a really charming girl. She's like a mini version of Mother.\n

Now it should be Stayle's turn to introduce himself. In the game, Stayle killed his mother the previous night and barely had any emotions or expression when he introduced himself, using the bare minimum of formality required. \n

"I'm Stayle Royale Ivy. It's nice to meet you, Tiara-sama." He bent down on one knee. \n

Seeing that, Tiara grabbed Stayle's hand with both of her hands and said, "Older Brother." \n

Stayle, who just lost his beloved mother and became alone in this world, found familial warmth for the first time. After that, Stayle, who had been addressed by Tiara as Older Brother, looked after her well-being. Even when Pryde locked her up in the tower, he always tried to find ways to look out for her.\n

How great it would be if, just like in the game, Tiara could help ease Stayle's heart. While thinking of such things, I decided to watch over them. \n

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Stayle fell to one knee and said, "My name is Stayle Royale Ivy. It's a great honour to be your older brother."\n

Hmmm?\n

Even though he always called Tiara with "sama" as honorifics, just like the others in the castle. Even though it's their first time meeting each other, he's calling her without any honorifics? What's more, he's informally talking to her.\n

For a moment, I was worried that the nobles present right now would question him and throw a fuss. But it seems like there's nothing to worry about since everyone admired Stayle, who carried himself as a royal and as Tiara's older brother. They must have thought he'd introduce himself the way a commoner would.\n

(Eunie: if this is confusing, Pryde is talking about how Stayle introduces himself in the game)\n

During a flashback scene in the game, he definitely used 'sama' as an honorific. And if I remember correctly, he also used polite speech... But of course, when the game started, the two of them were already well-acquainted with each other, and they did not use formal speech/keigo when conversing with each other. Perhaps because this time he didn't kill his mother, his heart hasn't been broken. Hence his familiarity upon meeting his cute little sister for the first time has gone up a lot. \n

While I was thinking, Stayle continued to converse with Tiara. And with a smile on his face, he said, "Your older sister, the first princess, Pryde, is a magnificent person just like Mother and Father. That's why, together, we should do our best to become the strength and support of our Older Sister." \n

After hearing that, Tiara looked ecstatic as she grabbed Stayle's hand with both of hers and said, "Yes, Older Brother!"\n

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To be honest, I'm extremely surprised. Yeah, compared to Stayle from the game, I could tell that he has opened his heart to me. But to say such words at an official event like this implied a completely different meaning. \n

Just now, Stayle declared to everyone inside the castle, no...all over the country, that as siblings and as one family, they unanimously agree to the fact that I will be the next queen. Due to this unexpected event, I couldn't help but feel a little bit teary from this pleasant surprise, but I tried my best to hold it back.\n

This time it was Tiara who looked my way. But it might have been because her interest was piqued because of Stayle's words. \n

And then Stayle looked back at me. Even Mother and Father...\n

Everyone in the castle is looking at me.\n

In the corner of my heart, I really didn't expect something like this to happen, I thought, once again walking towards Tiara. \n

"Stayle, Tiara, thank you. I am glad to have such a reassuring little brother and sister." After saying that, I leaned forward a bit and gently stroked both of their heads. If I don't say it at this moment...those words... Right now, as Pryde herself, as a person who has memories of her previous life and knows how it will end, so that no one will notice the worries I have. I silently took a deep breath and slowly opened my mouth. "The three of us together, as brothers and sisters...let's protect this country and everyone who lives in it."\n

The next second, roaring cheers echo. The mixture of applause and cheers from everyone became deafening, but from time to time, I could hear someone say, "Hurray for Pryde-sama!!" "Her Highness, the First Princess, Pryde-sama!!" These, these cheers... I've never heard such cheers for me since I became aware of my surroundings.\n

I looked at Stayle and saw him smile as if he was satisfied with something while Tiara grabbed my hand that stroked her head with both hands and smiled. Father was applauding together with everyone in a refined manner. Mother was looking at Father while smiling, and at this moment, together with Father, she clapped her hands for me!!\n

Everyone seems to have accepted me...!\n

For me, who knew my previous life, this was such an unbelievable sight. \n

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During my life as Pryde, I've been very selfish. Even though I still have a long way to go as a princess, even though I know that I'm hated and spoken ill of by many others, I've been aware of it since I was a child. I've never received such warm, heartful cheers from everyone, even when I celebrated my birthdays or during other formal ceremonies.\n

For the first time, Mother stood up from her throne and slowly made her way towards me; what a beautiful person. Even though we're relatives, I've always thought of her like that. She's such a gorgeous lady that you wouldn't even be able to tell her actual age. \n

Amidst the cheers and applause, in a voice only the three of us could hear, she said. "This is everyone's expectation of you. Never forget this moment." \n

Yes. I will never forget. \n

After that, Mother looked around at everyone and raised her hands. And just like that, all the cheers and applause ended.\n

"A month ago, the first princess Pryde awakened a special ability to become an eligible successor to the throne, the premonition ability, and she'll become the next heir to the throne. Right now, at this very place, I will once again declare that I recognize Pryde Royale Ivy as the sole successor to the throne," she said in a loud and strong voice. I wonder where could such a powerful voice come from a slim lady like her, I hazily thought, stuck in a dreamy state.\n

At this moment, I've been formally recognized as the heir to the throne.\n

Stayle, Tiara... At first, I just hoped for those two to like me even just a little. But to protect this country and its people from now on, for someone like me to do so... \n

There's just no way for the worst princess, Pryde, to be able to accomplish that. \n

I just know it, but at least for ten more years... Until judgment day comes, with my utmost ability, I will protect this country and its people, I told myself, and I once again pledged to myself.\n

Even if ten years later, my beloved little brother and sister hate me.\n

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