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Chapter 40

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\n\n\nCHAPTER 40. The Selfish Princess is Summoned*\n

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edited 05/02/21\n

CURRENT WN STATUS: CHAPTER 48/1060\n\n*Summoned/Call Over.\n

Translated by Eunie\n

Edited/Proofread by Para\n

“Oh my. Stayle, are you training with Arthur today as well?” After finishing my daily lessons, I called out to Stayle, who just came out of his room after briefly changing his clothes.\n

“Yes. I heard from Arthur that he has some free time around this hour. If Elder Sister and Tiara have some free time on their hands, then please join us.”\n

After saying that, Tiara, who was hiding behind me, came out with a grin on her face. After a brief exchange, Stayle left and hastily headed to the training grounds. \n

It seemed like after he dragged Arthur to the training grounds yesterday, he managed to open himself up to Arthur. Other than us, Stayle never talked to anyone with that impassive expression of his; furthermore, he never did it with someone he just met. So this was the first time that something like this happened.\n

Plus, when Tiara and I saw how Arthur was walking beside Stayle and how much the both of them seemed to be enjoying themselves, it was such a pleasant surprise for us. Mainly since Arthur, who didn’t seem good at interacting with others, was also enjoying himself. \n

And when I tried asking what happened, Stayle just said, “We clicked. That’s all.” Then he wouldn’t say a word about it anymore, so I couldn’t help but get a lot more curious. \n

Somehow I felt sad cause it felt like he was starting to distance himself from his older sister, or maybe this was a catalyst where things would become just like the game; little by little, our relationship as siblings will go down the drain…. J-just thinking about it…\n

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“Pryde-sama!”\n

…While I was lost in my thoughts, I heard someone call out my name, and so when I turned my head, I saw Jack, one of the palace guards. Unlike his usual calm manner, he seemed to be in a hurry as he ran towards us. \n

I tilted my head as I waited for Jack’s words. He stopped three steps away from us, and after fixing his gaze on me, he said, “Her Majesty, the Queen, is summoning you.” \n

“Mother is…?”\n

Tiara and I looked at each other and tilted both of our heads. Just why is she calling for me?\n

… …\n

“My precious daughter, I apologize for suddenly calling you here.”\n

I was suddenly called to stand in front of the throne. \n

Tiara, who was with me when I was called, tagged along. It would have been alright if I went here alone, but since Tiara was worried about me, and Mother allowed it, she was able to accompany me inside the throne room.\n

After saying that, Mother slowly lowered herself to sit down on the throne entitled only for the person with the most authority in the country. She sat there with so much elegance as she looked at Tiara and me from above. \n

… As expected, unlike the most heinous Queen, Pryde, she’s simply divine. \n

Father was sitting beside Mother, who was elegantly sitting on her throne. On her left side, there was the Prime Minister of this country, Uncle Vest. On top of that, next to Father is Gilbert, the Prime Minister. It’s been a while since I last saw such a magnificent lineup like this.\n

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“No, it’s alright, Mother. I would like to ask what business you have with me right now?”\n

During these past three years, Mother started meeting with me once again. The main reason she wasn’t able to see me was most likely that she couldn’t neglect Tiara, who has a frail body and health. Maybe it's because the tension and nerves caused by her worry and stress has now calmed down, but somehow it feels like compared to before Tiara’s birthday three years ago, she’s become a lot more gentle while interacting with me.**\n

(Eunie: **Fudge!! Why am I tearing up!!! TT_TT)\n

It’s just that...I’m a little concerned since that whenever we see each other now, Father is always around. Even before Tiara’s birthday celebration, it wasn’t unusual for me to have a one-on-one audience with Mother. \n

(Eunie: She really said ‘audience’ in the raw. Wth…!!! Little Pryde should have just been meeting her mom but ‘audience’!!...my kokoro qwq)\n

Even yesterday, when Stayle, Tiara, and I welcomed the two of them from their return from the neighbouring country, Father wanted to leave his seat for a moment but was suddenly stopped by Mother, who was elegantly smiling while firmly tugging on Father’s sleeves.\n

But after that, when Stayle mentioned how he wanted Arthur to be his sparring partner, Mother told him to stay behind so they could further discuss it, so Tiara and I left the room. Father came along with us, and this time she didn’t stop him. \n

… … ...Maybe...I’m hated by Mother.\n

As I pondered and thought about the past, even before Tiara’s birthday debut, rather than being busy taking care of Tiara’s health or with work...it wouldn’t be weird to say that I was being ignored by Mother. \n

Could it be? Since Mother is still alive, has a different kind of route been added where Mother will be the one to condemn me to my death?\n

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“It’s regarding the matter with the Knight’s Order from the other day.”\n

But my thoughts suddenly halted upon hearing Mother’s words. I couldn’t help but flinch as I unconsciously straightened my spine. No way, did she find out that I was there when the cliff collapsed……?\n

I suddenly felt cold sweat dripping down my back.\n

“Are you aware of the man that was captured after that incident?”\n

Phew, I’m glad...I was wrong. I thought to myself as I inwardly tried to calm my heart, and then I responded, “Yes, I am aware.” ….Well, in reality, it was me who captured that man.\n

“A rumour seems to have arisen regarding that man... Well, to be exact, he and his group seem to be deeply involved with the disappearance of some knights from the neighbouring kingdom.”\n

And then Prime Minister Gilbert continued to explain, “In the first place, our knights were supposed to be received by the Anemone Kingdom’s knights. After that, they were scheduled to tour around the neighbouring kingdom. However, their knights never arrived, even though it was way past the agreed time. This is why our Captain ended up leading the new recruits and bringing them to the state’s border, and on their way, they were ambushed by a group of armed men.”\n

Well, it did end up like that. I thought to myself as I remember Karl-sensei’s explanation. \n

Nevertheless, Anemone Kingdom, huh...somehow that sounded familiar. Well, it looks like we’ve signed an alliance with them recently, so maybe I read about them in some history book or records.\n

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“From what that man confessed, it seems like there were a lot of people in the Anemone Kingdom that were against the recently formed alliance, and it was those people who hired them. They wanted to capture the knights of Anemone Kingdom, and on top of that, they wanted to obtain information about our country. So they ordered for our knights to be ambushed below the cliff. It also seems like they wanted to make it look like both sides mutually struck each other down.” (Still PM Gilbert)\n

This means the incident that recently happened was arranged beforehand. But well, if that’s really the case, then this whole incident would make sense. \n

And then Prime Minister Gilbert added, “By the way, regarding the person who hired them...it seems like that man doesn’t have much information about it. So the mastermind behind this still remains anonymous.” \n

….But then I wonder, why was I summoned right now? \n

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“Pryde.” Mother called out to me, so I looked back at where Mother is. “I heard from Albert that recently you started self-studying our laws.” \n

After hearing that from Mother, I couldn’t help but glance at Father. Unable to get a read on Father’s expression, I retracted my gaze from him and looked at Mother once more, waiting for her next words. \n

The corner of Mother’s lips suddenly raised, and a suspicious-looking smile appeared on her face. She raised her snow-white hands and extended them to the side. And she said, “If that’s the case, then judge him as the heir to the throne and the next Queen.”\n

Then on her cue, the doors behind me opened once again.\n

\n\neunie: i've never been so happy seeing a chapter with 4 pages. it's been a while!! i'm crying tears of happiness. \n

i'll be updating in a few hours. i'll sleep first!! hope you guys enjoyed this mini-mass release^o^\n

i'll update the edited ver as soon as it's done by my super awesome proofreader/editor parasycthe!!\n\n\n\n