483 The princess of the neighboring country grieves and depends on her sister

― ― In Salovara (Lillian perspective)

"Hey, Lillian. You were happy."

Yes?

Suddenly, I leaned my neck. On the other hand, Mizuki's sister said something like that with a satisfying expression.

Happiness. Sure, I think I'm happy.

It was true because it was protected by your father and sister and I have my "now".

In the first place, "people other than me", such as onee-sama, created this situation.

I just cried. From that point of view, I can't clear up your work with words such as "coincidence" or "loyalty".

I was protected by everyone.

Exposed to the malice of the nobles, I was certainly protected.

How... how can I hate you all?

While I was stupid, my sisters were prepared to throw their lives away.

... I understand that.

Mizuki Onee-sama's "happiness" felt somehow different. No, it may sound like that now that we know about Agnus.

"Um... I remember thanking you every day for what's going on right now..."

"Oh, no, no! Lillian's" now "means thanks to her dead mothers."

"Ha, ha?

I don't understand the meaning.

Mothers loved me and onee-sama together... but why does it lead to "now"?

Even without the mother's words, I love my sister and father, and I have no shards to contest the throne with my sister.

It is also partly because onee-sama showed so great talent as to be recognized by the surrounding people, but I can't be a counterhorse to onee-sama without learning.

That's what I knew myself. You would have thought the same with the nobles who swear allegiance to the royal family.

... but...

But then I lost my word to what Mizuki told me.

"What if Lillian was close to a faction that included her mother's home?... Lillian's own thoughts, and you would have been featured at the top of your faction. Of course, as Tirucia's rival horse. If that were the case, no matter how much Tilcia wanted, there would be no acquittal. The nobles will say," Lillian's loyal subordinate. "

"Eh...."

"Unconsciously, you can festive yourself to the top of your faction! In that case, you must be driven away, as must the nobles who will be driven away. I can't just punish my faction and acquit my top."

Mizuki, when I chewed onee-sama's words and understood what they meant... my face was drawing blood from me.

Yes, that's right. Even if I didn't want to, I could have been onee-sama's rival horse!

In that case, during Onee-sama Mizuki's guilty plea play... 'I had to be punished'!

There can be no more power struggle than an intact leader of a defeated faction.

Good confinement, bad execution. I would have been severely punished in a way that would have eliminated my grief.

Even with onee-sama's plan, I was supposed to be locked up for a while... to keep me in a safe place. Punishment is completely different.

The significance of "urging reflection on Argent and the failure to discern the sins of the maid" is strong, and I would still have been forgiven at that time.

There was no one or home to swear allegiance to me, who was said to be stupid. I hate to say this, but in everyone's eyes, I had nothing but royal blood.

That's why onee-sama stepped on the idea of "claustrophobic", but with a little rebellion, she managed to handle it.

If you don't get a fire powder on yourself, you'll be convinced by the nobles, and you can sell it to onee-sama.

Onee-sama made such a plan because no one followed me.

... of course, thanks to the mother who said, 'Don't come near my parents'.

Not only those words, but I also knew that the queen and mother were the culprits, so neither I nor my sister approached her parents' home.

Ning, you may say that you were alert to those who rubbed against you. The words my mother left behind were deeply carved into even my young self.

As a result, I was exposed to loneliness and malice for not being able to make my own allies... but I had nothing to regret.

Fight with onee-sama?... I'm not kidding!

Since I was stupid, onee-sama has been merciful to me.

What was there was just love that cared about her as a sister and as a family. Just like your father.

Why do you doubt the love I... showed you two words? My mother's last words have created a distance from the nobles, but it is also my own will.

That, as a result, confirms my isolation.

I... was recognized as belonging to a faction of royalty enemies.

"You and Tirucia's mothers crushed the possibility of a sister struggle because of your own hard work.... at the end of the power struggle, you avoided a future where one of us would be driven away!... I'm not happy. I can't believe my family is protecting me and getting the future I want."

"Ah...."

I suddenly understood.

My status quo is Sarovara… No, it's very rare in any country.

It is not uncommon to fight between royalties. But if the royal family, which was at the top of the spectrum, really neglected their hostile relatives... it would definitely be "no".

Still punished, he disappeared from the front stage. By the sins of the aristocracy of the faction, which I did not command.

"Tirucia tried to make you the sole heir to the throne by 'reducing options'. That was the only way Lillian could be queen. But the heart is different. That's why I proposed… 'Getting the Future You Want'."

Mizuki Onee-sama suggested three things to onee-sama.

"Another country will help to rebuild Sarovara," "the wizard will take over the punishment and cleansing of the fools," "I promise your future."

Onee-sama's vigilance is not weak enough to rely on strangers. Nine, the other way around.

Then Mizuki's suggestion is... 'The more you want to rely on it, the more attractive it was'.

It was impossible for onee-sama at the time, even though she wanted it. That's why onee-sama became a villain herself and plotted to wipe out the enemies of the country...!

"... yeah, yeah! I was a happy princess."

Mizuki smiles at onee-sama with her wet tears.

"Few princesses are as protected and loved by their families as I am."

"That's right. Mothers, individually and as Princess Lillian, gave me every advice I could to walk the best path."

Without the words of my mothers, I might have been rubbing against my mother's home too much to mourn the situation in which I was placed. For those who are afraid of malice and look gentle only on the surface.

If that happens, I'll belong to them.

... I could never hope for a future where I would laugh and spend time with my sister and father, even if I was free from the malice directed against me. They should have been punished together when they were acquitted.

"I'm a happy princess."

It must include painful and painful things.

But I'm sure there's only one royal family that can count so much happiness. Yes, not no, the surroundings and the situation did not allow it. That's what position and identity are.

... but Mizuki onee-sama was on our side.

To be precise, it's a deal with onee-sama. But I also know that you still care about me afterwards. That's why I don't feel uncomfortable calling you Mizuki Onee-sama.

"Not only as an 'individual', but also as a 'princess'. That's what my moms wanted, so I have my" now. "

Every time I am sure of that, I would like to thank you for the situation that Agnus has put in place. "Blood Stagnation" is the only thing that must be the status quo of Agnus...

"... Mizuki Onee-sama. Because you're telling me your sister's share, I'm telling Mizuki onee-sama my love."

"Yeah, what is it?

Mizuki Onee-sama looks at me with an interesting face. I'm sure you're looking forward to what I'm going to say after this.

"If Agnus wants a different happiness... no, if he wants' Agnus's own happiness', I want you to make it come true."

"As a princess?

"No... no, no. After listening to you... I'm sure Agnus' happiness will not come true with her princess status."

The assault on His Highness Elshun will be unacceptable. Mizuki, not only onee-sama, but everyone who is angry will not forgive it.

However, if only there were those who forced Agnus to "be a princess of the goga"... wouldn't that be too pathetic?

"I had a sister and father who was kind to me. The two of you have never forced me to stay. But I don't think Agnus... had anyone like that."

If it was the nurse who forced the "princess of the goga", why didn't anyone say no?

Agnus is a brilliant man... no matter how special a "blood cloud" is, if there were someone who would face him properly and think of Agnus's happiness, I don't think this would be the case.

"I don't mind my personal hypocrisy. But it really compares to me. At the same time, Harvis doesn't seem to despise other countries."

"Lillian...."

Onee-sama was surprised, but that was my honest feeling.

It is only natural that King Harvis should be held responsible, but Agnus is the only one with a clear guilt.

As it stands, Agnos pushes everything on one person, and the "original culprit who made it happen" even feels like running away.

It was Harvis' response that made me think so. I wonder if young people like me can say such things, but I do not seem to have any trust compared to the kings of other countries.

If the king is incompetent, the people suffer, and even trouble other nations. I was saddened by the fact that I once knew Sarovara.

... Grandpa realized that he didn't have the talent to be king, but he only managed to connect blood to the next generation. Your preparedness is impressive, but as a result, the nobles have begun to despise the royal family.

Father who knew the truth of grandfather mourns and regrets the past, which did not realize the truth of grandfather. But now it's your turn to use it as your strength, and now it's your turn to show your intentions, and you're moving vigorously. That's how you take responsibility as a king.

Then who is responsible for Harvis' case? To be honest, I don't think I can expect King Harvis. It is too irresponsible to Agnus.

With no help from any country, Harvis has the potential to be a 'disaster'. As a country, it cannot do so because deterrence cannot be expected.

"It is true that Sarovara and other countries... were taken care of by the 'Mage', but it is also true that there were others who worked hard. But many people don't know that. Harvis doesn't feel like he thinks the same way about other countries because he only knows halfway through the information."

"That's very likely. Then we can be convinced that we missed the attack on His Highness Elshun. If Mizuki retaliates against the owner, Harvis' grief will be relieved automatically."

Even if this case is settled peacefully, it cannot be said that there is no next time. If anyone wanted Agnus to act, that could have been intentionally created.

The wrinkles and expectations will undoubtedly go to Mizuki Onee-sama, and as a result, Mizuki Onee-sama will have to move.

Nina, isn't Harvis expecting that? and so on. It also means that the result will be achieved with minimal sacrifice, but no one's hands will get dirty.

At that time, it will be Agnus who will be the head of the "minimal sacrifice". And those who chose such a future mourn the loss of Agnus like other personnel, and at the same time relieve -

Having considered this, Harvis does not feel like creating such a 'tragedy'.

In the first place, Mizuki Onee-sama is not a 'convenient token'!

"I don't sympathize with the 'country' called Harvis. But I feel sorry for Agnus."

I know what you're saying is futile. But if it's Mizuki's sister.... Mizuki Onee-sama, who has overturned Sarovara's situation, can't help but hope.

Mizuki Onee-sama, who was listening to my awkward words and childish self, stared at me.

"Okay, if that's Lillian's 'please', I'll make it happen."

--If you can't do that, you don't qualify to be called "onee-sama."

Lightly... my sister Mizuki, who nodded to me really lightly, smiled without saying that she was okay.

The father and onee-sama who were listening turn their eyes to Mizuki onee-sama, but Mizuki onee-sama's will remains unchanged.

"I thought of Agnus, too. Well, if the future Queen Sarovara is going to be okay."

"Mizuki, are you okay? I don't think you're convinced of Ilfena, even if you're good."

"Maybe it's okay. The Demon King and Rudolph would also like a mild solution, because they were originally suspicious of Harvis' internal design. I think the country called Harvis is the more problematic one. I think it would be more troublesome to push Agnos to solve everything..."

"As for Sarovara, I have a question for you... is it that easy for Ilfena and Zebrest to convince you?

"When it gets worse when I move, it's a full reputation It's already soft"

I see.

…… That said, you never said "forgive."

"Yeah, Agnes won't be acquitted either. However," [unfortunate end] in the eyes of others is not necessarily "unfortunate for the person."

--Oh, I knew it. Mizuki Onee-sama is a very reliable and wonderful magician.

I was lucky to be qualified to call such a person "onee-sama."