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Chapter 29

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Inside the audience room:\n

Last year, I —the First Princess and heir to the throne— was finally given permission by Mother to use this place whenever she and Father are not around. \n

There was no better place than here when needing to discuss confidential matters with a large group of people.\n

We arrived there soon after and cleared out the room. By the time we entered the room, the new recruits and most of the Knight’s Order involved in the incident were all lined up with the Captain of the Knights. I also saw his son, who’s at the very end of the line. I caught a glimpse of bandages through the uniforms of the Captain and some of the injured knights. There was also a faint smell of disinfectant and medicine in the air.\n

Upon my arrival, everyone immediately corrected their posture, parting to the side to clear a path for me. As I slowly headed towards the throne, Stayle and Tiara trailed behind.\n

I arrived at the throne, followed by Stayle and Tiara, and as soon as we sat down in our respective seats, all the knights knelt down. \n

“Raise your heads.”\n

Hearing my signal, everyone lifted their heads and looked in my direction.\n

“I’ve already cleared the room. Right now, there’s only us….and my beloved siblings.”\n

To be honest, I wanted to leave out Tiara this time, but it was impossible since it seemed like she’ll burst into tears the moment I do.\n

“If you want to say something to me, then please say it right now. No matter what you say or how you say it, no one is going to be reprimanded.”\n

After hearing my words, a different kind of heavy tension amongst the knights suddenly enveloped them. \n

“I already heard from Stayle that you kept quiet about me heading to the battlefield. Regarding that matter, thank you for doing so.”\n

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The matter regarding Stayle helping out with delivering the supplies and how I foresaw the cliff collapsing was already reported to Mother and Father. They were currently in a neighbouring country. The incident about me being on the actual site during the cliff collapsing or how the enraged Captain, the ambusher and I, were stuck together for around thirty minutes in an enclosed dome of rubble was kept classified. \n

Well, there was no doubt that Mother and Father will be angry for a while.\n

As a member of the Royal Family, for me to do such things will no doubt enrage Mother and Father. Such a thing could cause dishonour for the Knight’s Order who got a royal involved. In the worst-case scenario, a heavy punishment might be given to them. It seemed that after talking about it, Stayle and the Vice-Captain decided to keep it a secret.\n

Of course, Stayle already issued a gag order to the guards, maids, and Karl-sensei, who were present yesterday when I got back from the palace. ...And from what I heard, Karl-sensei immediately complied since he was with us when we went there for an inspection, and it seemed like it would cause him various problems for not being able to stop me. \n

“No, it’s nothing much, or rather we’re thankful since things happened like this. ...Now then…”\n

The Captain spoke first…\n

“Pardon me for my impoliteness, but Your Highness. ...Where did you acquire experience in swords, guns, and hand-to-hand combat?”\n

Heavy... His words were heavy...\n

His words were spoken slowly, one by one, but you could really feel the intent and emotions behind them.\n

We were only getting started, but what was this? I felt tired already.\n

"I learned a little about the sword and hand-to-hand combat while watching Stayle being instructed by his teacher. As for shooting and sniping… I just watched how it was done when we were doing our inspection at the training grounds."\n

The moment I said it, everyone from the Knight’s Order stirred.\n

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I’m not lying. Truthfully, I learned how to use the sword and hand-to-hand combat mostly by watching, and the only time where I actually tried it was when I sparred with Stayle’s instructor! \n

But it wasn’t like I could just say it was because I’m the Last Boss, so this was the best truth that I can tell. \n

I could hear the knights in an uproar saying: “She’s kidding, right?” “With the way she handled it.” “Wait, then it means yesterday was actually her first time using a gun?” “No way...” \n

...Well, I guess I should have expected this kind of reaction from them.\n

Amidst the whole uproar, where even the Vice-Captain failed to hide his surprise, only the Captain was able to remain calm as he only said two words, “I see,” before continuing his interrogation.\n

“Well, what about earlier...how did you know that the ambusher is a citizen of our country with a special ability?”\n

“I foresaw it. In my vision, the ambusher uses an ability to make something like a wall when the cliff collapses to protect himself.”\n

I had carefully thought about how I would answer that since I couldn’t say I saw it in a game.\n

“Then why did you personally have to go to the battlefield?”\n

He continued questioning without even giving me a chance to catch my breath.\n

“At the time, I was the only one who could immediately rush to your aid. As you already know, my brother, Stayle, cannot teleport anyone or anything heavier than him.”\n

“But you could have used the communication device and have one of the new recruits or the first battalion do it.”\n

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“What I foresaw back then was that the new recruits were already evacuated from the battlefield, and I wasn't sure if the first battalion would arrive there on time. Moreover, I was the only one who knew the face of the ambusher, which is why…”\n

“But still!! It’s much better than you going to the battlefield!!”\n

The Captain's angry shout echoed throughout the room and bounced off the walls.\n

I could feel the immediate tingling in my ears and the vibration on my skin.\n

“Even if things were already too late, you of all people should not have gone!! You should have just told the first battalion the description of that man and left everything to us!!” The Captain strongly continued, but then I saw the Vice-Captain, who was beside him, holding him back and telling him to calm down. However, even he could not stop the overly passionate and hot-headed Captain.\n

“Rather than having you go to the battlefield, the first battalion...no. Anyone from the Knight’s Order would have acted without regard for their lives!!”\n

“But in the worst-case scenario, you and the others would have been caught in the wreckage. Which is why I thought it would better if I go to increase our chances…”\n

“It's better than having you go!! As Knights, we don't mind dying if it’s for the sake of our mission to protect even one member of the Royal Family!!"\n

Guuguu. I couldn’t help but be at a loss for words. If it was to protect someone from the Royal Family, the death of a knight or two was simply a necessary sacrifice. It didn’t even matter if a whole battalion were to die for the life of a single member of the Royal Family.\n

However, I...\n

“Your death would be an enormous loss for the country! Please reflect carefully on your own position!! Because of your rash decisions, you were about to cause despair to not only me but to every citizen of this country!! \n

The Captain's words hit me hard. I’m sure he has been wanting to say this to me since yesterday.\n

That was why I shouldn’t say anything. These were my just desserts for my impulsiveness. That was why I should just keep my mouth shut right now.\n

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“We are knights!! We exist as the sword and shield of Her Majesty, the Queen, His Highness, the King, and you! We exist to protect the members of the Royal Family!! And you were so close to throwing mud at* a Knight’s way of life!!”\n

(*Para: He basically means she almost spoke badly of their way of life/their viewpoint)\n

His words were correct. He, as a knight, chose death. One wrong move yesterday, and not only would it have cost me my life, but I would have also stained his honour. But…\n

As the Captain continued to angrily yell, from the corner of the room, I caught a glimpse of his son’s face looking up. I could see that his hair is messy from here, but his expression seemed unreadable. Suddenly, I remembered his appearance yesterday. \n

How he looked when he cried and shouted for someone to save his father.\n

“The value of your life is different than ours!!”\n

No...Right now, I should endure it…\n

“If it's for your sake, for the sake of the people, we will happily offer our lives!!”\n

Endure it…!!\n

“The reason why we exist is for the Royal Family and the citizens!! That’s why you should never act for our sake!!”\n

Right now, at this very moment, I could feel my inner haughty Queen Pryde whisper to me to let my emotions out. But no, as someone who was part of the Royal Family, I had to properly listen with a level head…\n

“Just throw me away; let me die!! Rather than exposing yourself to danger, even if it’s me, the Captain of the Knights, don't you ever hesitate to throw my life away!! You don't understand the value of your life ─”\n

─snap.\n

Something inside of me snapped.\n

“Silence.” ** \n

**(EunieTL: I really wanted to use Shut up to make it more befitting of an arrogant Pryde, but the word used here is a lot more tame? and formal--> 黙りなさい.=damarinasai) \n

It seemed like my voice came out a lot stronger and echoed deeper than I expected.\n

The Captain, who was on a roll until a while ago, immediately went silent.\n

The Vice-Captain and the other knights quiet down as well.\n

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I have had enough. Even if what I’m about to say is perceived as the words of an arrogant and selfish princess. Even if I’m told that I don’t have a demeanour befitting of a royal. Even if I’m labelled as someone who doesn’t have what it takes to be the queen or the knights abandon me.\n

Compared to that kind of queen I saw in my previous life...a queen who sacrifices anyone or anything while laughing as if it’s the natural thing to do. Rather than being that kind of Queen Pryde, I preferred the current.\n

Seeing that the room had become deathly silent, I slowly rose from my seat.\n

“It’s just like what you said, Captain. Because of my impulsive actions, I caused many problems to a lot of people, and even though you didn’t want me to, I still went and saved you...however.” \n

I mustered some strength into my feet, and even though I still had sore muscles from yesterday, I firmly stomped my foot. Right now, I had to thoroughly display the demeanour of the first princess.\n

“What I saved isn’t just your life alone! But it's you and the knights that you will train from this point onwards!! Have you ever wondered just how many people will be saved by this?!”\n

After saying all that, I didn’t hear a response from the knights in front of me as they stood still, gazing up at the throne. That’s why I took a deep breath and said, “The one who doesn’t know their own worth is you, Captain!! Do you have any idea how much the people around you care for you, how much they love and rely on you?!!”\n

Upon hearing me, I noticed that my words seem to have reached him as the Captain’s eyes widened.\n

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“I am indeed Royalty!! The first princess and this country’s heir to the throne! I am here for the sake of the people!! You and everyone else here are knights!! You directly protect the people; you are our beacon of light, our hope!! The death of a single knight can incur the death of many who could have been saved by that same knight!!”\n

These words and emotions that I was trying so hard to keep to myself suddenly came pouring out just because of that one word I said. \n

But that’s right. Even I have things I want to tell the Captain.\n

“Even if you were not the Captain of the Knights and were instead an ordinary foot soldier, I would have acted the same way as well!! If I know that it's a life that I can save, then I shall do it!! I will never condone any unnecessary deaths!!”\n

It seemed like even Stayle and Tiara were surprised by my sudden outburst that I could feel them peeking over to look at me.\n

“Yes, you are knights, but at the same time, you are citizens of my country!! Citizens I am proud of!! It is my duty as a royal to protect my subjects!! If you call yourself a knight, instead of worrying about dying with honour, think and mourn for the people you could have saved!!”\n

I said all the things I had been wanting to say in one breath, and I desperately tried to calm my breathing to avoid looking undignified. A few seconds passed, and yet no one said anything. As soon as I was finally able to catch my breath, I observed the expressions of each and every knight, and they all had the same look in their eyes.\n

I guess I might have said too much. Even though I told the knights no one was going to reprimand them no matter what they say, it was me who talked back to every word. I guess they were feeling withdrawn and have now completely closed up their hearts to me. But the damage had already been done, so at the very least, I should say it. \n

“Lastly,” I said as I corrected my posture. \n

“Because of my arbitrary and reckless actions, I have trampled on your sacred battlefield and caused problems for the Knight’s Order. For recklessly waving around the authority of the Royal Family to satisfy my selfishness and bothering you all for my own amusement...I, the First Princess, Pryde Royale Ivy, want to sincerely apologize. ...I’m really sorry.”\n

After saying that, I bowed my head to them. The knights, even Stayle and Tiara, were once again in an uproar. Well, I guess it can't be helped since someone of royal standing is bowing their head, plus apologies carried a hefty weight to them.\n

Stayle even stepped in mid-way and said, “Elder-sister. As the first princess, you should not…” \n

But I immediately interrupted him and answered with, “Aside from us, there’s no one here, Stayle. It’s because we’re not in a formal setting right now that I’m doing this as my way of showing sincerity by personally apologizing to them.” \n

After saying that, I once again bowed my head, and as I slowly raised my head, I saw the surprise and astonishment on their faces.\n

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No one said anything after that. Everyone stayed still for a while, and just when I was thinking about how to resume things from here, Vice-Captain Clark stepped in and broke the silence. \n

“Your Highness, First Princess Pryde.”\n

I braced myself since Vice-Captain Clark, who kept quiet this entire time, seemed like he also had something to say.\n

“Since we are not in a formal setting, and it's permissible for one to say their own thoughts, then please allow me to say a thing or two as well.”\n

He spoke with a calm and gentle expression, and in response to his words, I said, "I will allow it." The Vice-Captain moved up from beside the Captain and stood in front of me.\n

“For the assistance of Stayle-sama and...for helping us, the Knight’s Order, with the recent predicament...Thank you very much.”\n

After saying that, he knelt in front of me once more. \n

“O-Oi, Clark!”\n

Even the Captain was surprised by the sudden action that he tried to call out to him. \n

“And also for!!” \n

But he was suddenly cut off with an outburst I never thought I would see from the Vice-Captain himself.\n

“For saving...my friend… ...The Captain of the Knights, Roderick, I thank you from the bottom of my heart…!” \n

After saying that, he prostrated himself on the floor. \n

I was so surprised by the sudden turn of events that I didn’t even know what to say.\n

But from the looks of it, it was the Captain who was the most surprised by what just occurred.\n

“It would be a foolish thing for us to even feel gratitude because as knights, we let someone from the Royal Family be involved in the recent incident, and it is something that we can never acknowledge. However, at this very moment, I personally want to express my gratitude to you. If it wasn’t for your actions yesterday, then there’s no doubt that we would have lost a precious comrade of ours.” \n

I could feel the overwhelming emotions embedded in each of the words that he spoke through gritted teeth. It was also because of this that I could understand how important the existence of the Captain was for Vice-Captain Clark. \n

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After that, another person stood up and prostrated himself behind the Vice-Captain. It seemed like he was one of the injured new recruits. While thinking about that, he said, “As embarrassing as it was, during yesterday’s incident, I was saved by Your Highness…!! Due to our inexperience, we almost lost the Captain, but it's thanks to you that we didn’t. That’s why...Thank you very much!!” \n

And then after that, a knight who I remembered seeing back in the war room, a knight from the first battalion., and another new recruit… everyone came right in front of me and prostrated. Everyone expressed their gratitude to me for the same thing, for how I saved the Captain of the Knights. \n

One after another, a knight would come in front, stand behind the Vice-Captain and bow their head. By the time I realized it, everyone had done the same except for two people, the Captain, along with his son who was standing far behind.\n

The Captain, who was taken aback by their actions, remained frozen. I once again realized just how loved he is by them.\n

And lastly, his son started to move. He wobbled a little as he stood up and went behind the knights. He also prostrated himself, but unlike the others, he didn’t say anything.\n

"……."\n

This time, the Captain seemed to be at a loss for words as if he just saw something remarkably unbelievable happen in front of him, and this was the first time I had ever seen such a look on his face.\n

“...”\n

Vice-Captain Clark, who saw the Captain’s expression, seemed to find it comical as he let out a laugh. Soon after that, he acted as if he never laughed in the first place. He stood up in a composed manner and said, “...Well, then, please excuse us.”\n

After allowing them to take their leave, Vice-Captain Clark signalled the other knights, and they stood up as they bid their farewells in an orderly manner.\n

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Lastly, the Vice-Captain and the Captain lined up and were about to bid their farewells when I heard a loud voice. \n

“U...Umm!...”\n

When I looked over, it was the son of the Captain with his head raised, and he continued to stare at me. \n

“Is it...okay? If I say something...as...well…?”\n

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