The Marquis' Daughter Acts As A Pawn

The next day.

I fell asleep for a different reason than before, but as if nothing had happened, I greeted Lady Edward in the morning and headed to the royal palace of Samorta, where the crowning ceremony and the signing ceremony would take place.

In the royal palace, the traces of the raid disappear, and during the sight of the ceremony, they are ornamented with luxury. If you look closely, the flowers and other decorations were united in red and purple to match Princess Listasha's eyes.

The nobles have already taken their seats, and King Samorta is nestled in the middle of the hall while accompanied by the Marquis of Blobel.

"It'll be a good crowning ceremony."

"Right. Because I can be given the throne by such a beautiful goddess of destiny."

With that said, Master Edward looks satisfied at me dressed in Samorta's national costume.

The white costume hem is so long that the shoes are invisible that it depicts a sleek drape. The cut under his chest was cuddly tightened with a shiny purple band instead of a corset, giving out the lines of an aristocratic feminine body. A thin lace veil is worn with large pearls at all costs, transferring chandelier light every time I walk.

If seeing the presence of a goddess were to come true, wouldn't it be wearing such a beautiful costume? I feel the thoughts of those Samorta people.

(If you could wear such a nice costume, you would have been right to have a goddess substitute)

The founding king of the Kingdom of Samorta is said to be a child born between Violet, goddess of destiny, and man. At the crowning ceremony, a woman with divine eyes is said to prosper when she is substituted for the goddess and awarded the crown.

For this reason, on the side of the Kingdom of Rolands, I, with my divine eyes, was asked to take the place of the Goddess.

"Thank you. I feel confident that Edward will praise me."

"As far as I'm concerned, I wanted you to look ashamed."

"Oh? I'm really embarrassed, and I'm so happy for you."

Words are sincere, but expressions are covered in masks of acting.

(... because suddenly it's embarrassing to be lit or sweet...!

I know best that I am not cute. It is very difficult to expose one's true intentions with action. Besides, me and Lady Edward are engaged. Do not rush, but gradually convey my thoughts.

"Hmm. I thought we got closer to Julianna on this stay, but you left again. Well, it's fun to take down a difficult castle."

"... stop comparing my relationship to a castle attack"

With a jittery eye I see Master Edward, but he just laughs funny and doesn't even realize what I mean. Even if it doesn't strike down, my heart is falling.

"Oh, don't start"

After a magnificent fanfare sounds, the door slowly opens between the glances.

"Ri, Princess Listasha......!?

Of course we in the Roland's mission saw Princess Listasha with a flashing face, as did the Samorta nobles.

She wore a man's uniform, not a dress. But the hair is gorgeously tied, the way it walks and the lady herself. The flashy Princess Listasha looked strong and beautiful and slightly sad.

(... that uniform must be a mourning...)

Not forgetting Prince Lista, not distorting her determination, Princess Listasha wrapped her armor around her heart by wearing it in military uniform.

(It is also important that the crowning ceremony of Princess Listasha be carried out as soon as possible and with great vigour in order to show the Kingdom of Samorta's unyielding will to the raids orchestrated by the Diaghilev Empire. King Samorta, because it won't be long anymore... but I'm sure you haven't caught up with her feelings)

I prayed to be a good crowning ceremony for Princess Listasha at all.

"Be quiet. Now perform the crowning ritual."

When King Samorta says so, the silent and solemn air stretches out during the sight.

I walk gracefully through the hem of my costume to King Samorta as I had been described beforehand. Princess Listasha also proceeded to walk in the same way.

This seems to be a manifestation of the kings of Violet and Samorta, goddess of destiny, being reciprocal.

"Are you to be king?"

Me and Princess Listasha stop at King Samorta's side.

As he plays on stage, King Samorta inquired in a lofty tone.

"I was born king as much as I could."

Princess Listasha knelt before me and King Samorta.

"What do you love?"

"I love the people, the blood and the history, and all of me is dedicated to Samorta......!

Princess Listasha looks up to King Samorta with determined strong eyes.

When King Samorta loosened his mouth slightly, he gently handed me the crown he was wearing.

"O Violet the Goddess, sin and glory upon the next king"

"Fate turns. Your beloved blood will be checked for perpetual robbery."

I gently give the crown to Princess Listasha's head.

Then, during the glance, he was wrapped in a great applause.

"Her Majesty Queen Listasha!

"Bless the new king and the times!

The nobles of Samorta throw their words of celebration.

There will be times when Count Dammeyer's faction has disintegrated and the King's faction has gained strength, but I suppose we all expect Queen Listasha, given the crown by her goddess role with the divine eye.

Queen Listasha burst into tears for a moment, but as soon as she tightened her expression she raised her hand softly.

"I, Listasha Samorta, declare my friendship as the dawn of a new era, after the Treaty of Trade with the Kingdom of Rolands!

Just waiting for that word, Lord Edward comes to me and Queen Listasha on a prestigious walk.

And when he dealeth my hand, he shall face Queen Listasha.

(... there's no way the Marquis is supposed to be in the signing place, is there?)

The divine eye faith of the Kingdom of Samorta is strong and exclusive. I've been in a clan country for hundreds of years, so all of a sudden it's rebellious to make a treaty with a foreign country, even if it's necessary. So I needed to be on this occasion as a bridging of the two nations, as a marquis who would inherit the blood and divine eye of the Samorta royal family… in other words, as a symbol.

(... I found out in Leonore's words that my blood would also be poisonous. But this way I can also help with friendship)

I was relieved by the way it was favourably accepted.

"Her Majesty Queen Listasha, Her Royal Highness Edward, please sign"

The letter, which was thick by the Konrat, was spread in careful motion.

And Queen Listasha and Lady Edward will mark the signing of the Treaty of Friendship.

With this Treaty of Friendship, Samorta and Rolands will not wage war and will cooperate when things happen. This will be the material that will hold the Diaghilev Empire in check.

"Here, friendship between the Kingdom of Rolands and the Kingdom of Samorta was formed. Let's hope our relationship lasts forever."

"Continue. Because we are aspiring together."

Lady Edward and Queen Listasha shake hands firmly.

This concludes the crowning ceremony and the signing ceremony. I leave the room from the sight, escorted by Edward.

"... Phew"

"You're finally done."

Master Edward laughs bitterly if he leaks his breath small at the same time as the door closes.

As I tried to get back to the modem, Master Cyrus rushed over here with a blue face.

(... what is it?

Master Cyrus whispered in a chopped voice, taking care not to be heard by the knights of Samorta.

"Dear Edward, Miss Julianna, please calm down and listen. According to the information just entered, the Diagilev Empire has marched to the Kingdom of Rolands... to Orcot territory...! Hurry up and get ready to go home."

"What the...!?

And with joy, we returned to the Kingdom of Rolands with anxiety -

♢

Since my return to the Kingdom of Rolands, I have not been briefed on the situation, nor have I been placed under house arrest in the Lewis family room. Both Marie and Monica, the dedicated samurai, are separated, and the window is fitted with an iron plaid to prevent escape. I feel like a sinner.

(... This has been happening for two weeks now. What the hell, outside...... no, what do you want to keep me away from)

As she was left feeling depressed in the room, the watchwoman told her father of her visit.

"Long time no see, Julianna"

"Father, what the hell is this...!

I didn't have the mental room to worry about my father being a little thinner than before.

And my father also doesn't break his stern look as if he's back in time.

"... You mustn't go out now"

"Where is Vee!?

My father doesn't talk about it. I think so, I give Vincent's name, but my father just shook his head to the side.

"Nor does Vincent want Julianna to go outside. All this time, you'll agree with me."

"... what's going on? I don't think the Kingdom of Rolands will take a pull on the Diaghilev Empire. Why don't you tell me about the war? That man... Master Edward is now..."

I have a bad feeling.

Forgetting the sophistication of the noble lady, I grabbed it on my father's collar.

"... Julianna. Your engagement with His Highness Edward will be put back on the blank."

"... What did you just say...?

"Engagement is put back on blank paper.... that's what His Highness Edward wanted"

(... my engagement with Lady Edward is blank...? Oh, how could... I can't believe Master Edward wanted... you loved me?

If I realise, my hand will drip without strength, and my father will leave the room with his back turned.

I fall into the floor signaling the sound of a locking noise called Gachari.

"I thought you had something you've been burning... How come no one tells me anything..."

The smile of Master Edward in my heart is now sincerely abhorrent.

That's not all. My father, who wanted to make me so engaged, said it would be easy to get my engagement back on the blank. Due to the lack of any kind of tone out, I guess Vincent, even this time, won't be on my side.

"... to me, love is what risks my life. For that matter..."

I don't mind throwing away the Marquis' status.

When I smiled the opposite of the princess of captivity, I looked over the iron lattice into the sky.