CH 56

56  Monologue of a Certain Duke Daughter 6

Thus, days passed by as I spent almost every day observing Elliot’s mood. But soon, the day for our own Magic Unsealing Ceremony had come. Naturally, it was a day that I had been waiting for. After all, it was the time we could finally use magic, something that didn’t exist in my previous life at all. Therefore, it was only natural that I looked forward to this day.

Anyway, once Bishop Cobalt was done delivering his speech and warning, the ceremony finally began. The magic circle carved on the stone stage below us then released faint lights. These lights rose and passed through us.

At that moment, I felt as if some sort of switch in my body was flipped on. It was similar to the sound created when you open a door with a key.

Though, honestly, I had no idea what had changed in my body after the light vanished since I felt the same as before.

Meanwhile, without saying anything else, Bishop Cobalt immediately declared the start of our Attribute Appraisal Ceremony; all the while observing us with obvious amusement lining his face.

Anyhow, the first in line to do the Appraisal Ceremony was Prince Elliot. Then, after a while, Elliot came out with a triumphant look on his face. It seemed he was satisfied with the result.

And though he followed Bishop Cobalt’s advice, it matters little to me since I already knew his result. He had five attributes with light as his main attribute. After light, he also had the fire, water, earth, and lastly wind attributes.

By the way, I also knew Katrina’s (Aka Me) attributes. I had six attributes with the dark attribute as my main one. Of course, this was only natural since I was Heroine-chan’s main rival, so such high specs were only a matter of course.

Anyway, after Elliot, my name was called. So, I stood up from my seat and entered the room. There, I saw that aside from Bishop Cobalt, my parents were also waiting for me. Looking at them right now, it almost felt like the parent-teacher meeting back in my past life.

Well, then again, it WAS something akin to the meeting to decide the students’ program during high school… so perhaps there was that.

Aside from them, I also noticed that on top of the table there was a black disk that all people who play the game should have already been familiar with.

In the game, it would appear after you have inputted your blood type, birth date, and the name of the Heroine-chan in the beginning of the game. This data not only affected the affinity parameter with the capture targets, but also decide your best and worst affinity. Furthermore, the blood type and birth date inputted would also affect your character’s main attribute.

It was after all that was done would this black disk be shown in the game opening, displaying gorgeous CG of your character’s assigned attributes.

And since it was the Heroine we’re talking about, it was obvious that the attribute that suited her most was the light attribute. Of course, it was also possible for her to gain dark attribute since it depended on the data we inputted, but the probability was low.

Anyway, as the main rival, Katrina (Me) in the game had dark attribute as her (my) main attribute. However, I had never seen the appraisal result for the dark attribute appeared on my screen before. Well, then again, I used my own blood type and birth date… so that was only natural. Hence why I had been looking forward to this day since I reincarnated; the debut of Katrina’s dark attribute.

So, when Bishop Cobalt asked me to place my hands on the black disk, I didn’t hesitate. Placing my hands on top of the disk, I silently prayed while feeling my magical power flowing out from the tip of my fingers.

In an instant, or perhaps after forever, I felt like my sight turned pure white with no colours at all. But then, moments later, I saw a beautiful rainbow bridge under the azure sky.

Well, to be exact, it wasn’t an actual rainbow coloured but the description seemed apt to use as there were multiple colours forming the bridge. There were red, yellow, green, blue, and black colours, all of which were shining brightly and beautifully nonetheless. Well, though it did surprise me that the black colour was also exuding a brilliant glow, in the end, it didn’t exactly matter because it was a beautiful sight.

“That’s enough. Now, please open your eyes.”

Following Bishop Cobalt’s instruction, I opened my eyes and saw prismatic light appearing on top of the disk.

… Eh? For some reason, I got this feeling that the sight before me was something familiar to me. Very familiar. However, the representative of the dark attribute was supposed to be… swirling mist, right? So, why did mine shine?

“―― As expected. The light of the six attributes.” Bishop Cobalt said, admiration suffusing his voice.

“Humph. That’s only natural.”

“Congratulation, Katrina. Still, do remember that no matter what you become in the future, you’re still our adorable daughter. Please never forget that. And though there may be a lot of unreasonable trials waiting for you in the future, do not forget that we’re always watching over you. Always.”

After my dear father spoke, with a tone that implied he had already known this result somehow, my dear mother hugged me as she exhorted.

Eh? Wait a minute, what does this mean? What happened to the storyline?

“Your main attribute is light. Although it can be said that your other attributes are similarly strong… this is something that I saw for the first time ever in my entire life, so―― Well, this is something that is worth celebrating as the priest of the temple. The temple will definitely arrange bodyguards to protect you all the time.” Bishop Cobalt said before he bowed to me. After him, the other priests also did the same.

B-But, w-wait a minute. What’s happening here?! Can somebody tell me?!

“Uhm, my apologies, but… I have no idea what’s happening here. Are you saying that my main attribute is light?”

“Ah, right, my deepest apologies. It seems I ended up jumping the gun. Anyhow, the answer to your question is YES. Katrina-sama indeed has six attributes with the light attribute as her main attribute.”

The moment I heard Bishop Cobalt’s declaration, I felt like I was plunged into a dark hole.

What’s the meaning of this? Am I not supposed to have the dark attribute? Why did this happen? Wha-what in the world was happening here?!

“Katrina? Katrina! Are you okay, dear? You’re as pale as the paper sheet! Ah, perhaps you overused your magical power during the appraisal? Let’s go back immediately. My apologies, Bishop Cobalt, but we shall excuse ourselves now.”

“No- I’ll be okay, Mother, really. I was just a bit surprised that I have six attributes. Moreover, I also has light attribute as my main attribute as well. That’s all, so please don’t worry.”

“Is that so? Then, please inform us as soon as possible if you feel unwell.”

“Yes… and, uhm, Bishop Cobalt. Is my main attribute really the light attribute?”

I tried to confirm it for the last time since there’s a chance that I might have just misheard it.

“There’s no doubt about it. What else should I call it when it shines this brightly? Truly, as what I expected from Saint-sama.”

…………… Wait a minute. What did he say just now? Saint? … Me? He’s calling me the SAINT?!

“I-I’m not the saint.”

“She’s right. I want you to rescind your remark just now, Bishop Cobalt. My daughter is still just ten years old. She hasn’t even received the oracle.” My father said as he brushed my head with his big hand.

“You’re right. I shall withdraw my careless remark. Sure enough, she’s still a normal girl right now. Will you forgive me for my excessive remark, Miss Katrina?”

What do you mean by ‘still ten years old’ and ‘still a normal girl’?! I’m a villainess for God’s sake!!! Was what I wanted to tell them, but there’s no way I could voice these out after Bishop Cobalt bowed to me.

“Please raise your head, Bishop! It really isn’t a big deal at all. I-I was just… surprised. I should be the one to apologize for causing this misunderstanding. However, I’m serious when I say that I really am not the saint.”

I told them that truthfully, yet Bishop Cobalt and the other priests only smiled when they heard my words.

What the hell is up with those ‘We understand, we know what you mean’-likes smile on their face?! You guys are seriously mistaken about this, alright?! I am telling the truth here!!!

… This is bad. Seriously bad. Does this mean that I’m digging my own grave? Do I have no choice but to proceed in accordance with the game scenario? Where the Villainess Katrina would act as the saint when the real saint AKA Heroine-chan would appear then disclose Katrina’s evil deeds before judging her as the real saint just like the scenario in the game?!

Is this what they refer to as ‘Scenario Compelling Force’?!

No way… even though I had done my very best to survive… This is just too much…

With my mind submerged in dark thoughts, I somehow returned to my seat. However, my worsened complexion was obvious to everyone to the point it made even Elliot worry about me.

Sorry, and thank you, Elliot. I shall accept your kind offer and leave this place earlier.

However… what should I do now to avoid the death penalty? What should I do to fight the Scenario Compelling Force?

Someone, please tell me. Help…