Chapter 275 – An Uninvited Guest?

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The last time Amelia and Cassius saw each other was on the eve of the Victory Day parade three years ago.

At the time, Amelia hadn’t started her activities as Saint Princess yet, so she couldn’t even dream of going outside.

A 7-year-old girl spends her days unchanging in a confined room, living without even a sense of date.

The only people who come to her room are the servants who see her as someone with traitorous blood, and Aurelia, the mistress of House Tromeia.

After all, would Amelia’s human feelings not have disappeared if Aurelia hadn’t been there?

However, thanks to her human emotions her still remaining, she was under a lot of stress about this life of confinement, which would last forever until the end of her own life.

Her father her, the King, had never visited the room where Amelia was confined.

She can only meet him at the annual parade event.

At least, he was in the front seat of the carriage.

He didn’t even have a chance to face her because he had to sit still in the back seat of the cart with the bars on it.

As usual that day, the attendant spoke.

“Amelia. You have to attend the parade tomorrow, so please go to bed early.”

The attendant offered warm tea to Amelia while saying that.

It’s not that she’s worried about Amelia’s body and hers.

Amelia vaguely noticed that there were sleeping pills in the car.

Fearing that Amelia would resist and run away while moving, she always gave Amelia the night before the parade to put her to sleep.

While she was asleep, it was to carry her her and put her in her cart her to begin her parade.

‘Even if I don’t do that, there’s nowhere to run.’

Maybe, if you go to the Tromeia family’s mansion, Aurelia will cover you.

He thought about it, but he couldn’t do anything to hurt her, his only friend her.

So, it took Amelia a moment to accept the tea and bring it to her mouth her.

There is a knock on the door to the room where the attendant and Amelia are alone.

It was a weight and rhythm I had never heard before.

“It’s Cassius. Is Amelia inside?”

Hearing the voice from outside, the attendant and Amelia looked at each other.

However, as if neither of them had heard that he would come, the attendant hurriedly got up and approached the door.

“Kassius-nim. Why are you here…”

“Um. Was there an attendant. Wait, he just wanted to talk to her about her. Could he open the door for a little bit?”

At his words her, the attendant pondered for a while as if she was embarrassed, but she was only an attendant and she had no means of refusing the superior’s order.

And when he opened the door, there stood a boy who looked very much like Amelia’s father.

Short blonde hair, blue eyes. And a body that is neither slim nor sloppy.

If he grows up like this, he will definitely be a young man who can set an example for the kingdom’s nobility and royalty, and it is clear that he will grow up as a man.

Crown Prince Cassius.

His mother his was the second wife of his father his, the King.

Amelia’s mother, her first wife her, had not had children for a long time, and thanks to her her, her position within her within the royal family was gradually diminishing.

With the birth of Cassius, it can be said that the balance of power within the royal family has completely changed.

Cassius was eight years older than Amelia, and he had no flaws in being the next king.

Personality, intelligence, and even an appearance that attracts others.

Except for one thing, the body is a little weak.

Amelia knew about Cassius from eavesdropping on the conversations of her attendants her, but this was the first time she had actually met her.

The other side must also know Amelia one-sidedly.

And, even the fact that she shouldn’t have contact with Amelia if she was the way she was.

“…”

Amelia was a bit nervous, as if she didn’t know how to react to the sudden appearance of Cassius.

And, even talking to him first from this side would probably not be forgiven.

She had already changed into her nightgown her, so Amelia was in her bed her, but Cassius looked at her and put on a slightly troubled face as if he had made a mistake.

“By any chance, did you try to sleep already? … If so, I’m sorry.”

“No, no. It’s all right, Your Highness.”

When Amelia said that, Cassius replied with a slightly bitter smile.

“Tell me. Amelia, you are royalty, and you are my sister.”

When Cassius said that, Amelia could only shake her head.

“If His Majesty the King finds out that you have come to us like this, His Highness will be scolded.”

When the attendant said that, Cassius nodded her head knowingly and told Amelia that he would only pass on the business.

“It’s your birthday soon. Everyone else is busy preparing for the anniversary event, so I thought we wouldn’t be able to talk about it otherwise.”

Amelia had no idea why Cassius had come to visit her, or what story she wanted to talk about.

“The sky tonight is very clear, so I can see the stars very well. There are no windows in this room, so I can’t see them… “

Cassius sat down beside Amelia’s bed and said so.

Are you here to tease?

No matter how Amelia was, hearing Cassius’ words made her feel that way.

“I learned about interesting astrology from the teacher. On a day like today, when the power of the spirit vein and the power of the stars resonate, it seems that people’s destiny is clearly visible. So, Amelia, I’ve been looking at your divination.”

“…?”

His words were the kind of pranks a young boy would do, or acts driven by curiosity.

Now that he is 15 years old, it seems that the time has passed.

“Actually, I looked at the divinations of all members of the royal family… But among them, Amelia’s results were the most interesting. I’m going to worry about whether it has meaning.”

At Cassius’ words her, Amelia shut her mouth for a bit, then tilted her head.

I can’t get out of here, so how can I meet a friend and get involved in a certain incident?

She couldn’t understand what kind of mission she had, considering that just being alive was a sin.

“And, your fate is also strongly intertwined with the fate of the world. Certainly, a grandiose fate awaits you that is incomparable to mine.”

“Your Highness is supposed to be the future king of the kingdom… Why do you think I have a greater destiny than the Crown Prince?”

Upon hearing Amelia’s answer, Cassius shrugs his shoulders and shakes his head.

“Well. I didn’t see it that far. But then I want to help you. If helping you can bring peace to the kingdom and the continent.”

“…Your Highness believes in divination so seriously.”

Cassius just smiled.

“For some reason, my father is treating you more harshly than necessary. …That’s an act that even I, my son, can’t understand.”

“…”

“Surely, the one who can change the royal family that my father decided is the age to become the next king… But, unfortunately, I don’t think I’m the one who can save you.”

Cassius stood up from his seat as he spoke.

“Only the resisters of fate, guided by the stars, can save us all. Amelia.”

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Cassius then left the room, and Amelia immediately drank her tea and went to sleep.

When he woke up, he had forgotten most of the content of his conversation with Cassius.

Everything he said was vague and abstract.

However, when Cassius mentioned that he wanted to join the party, he remembered a conversation he had had with him earlier.

‘I didn’t know it at the time… But could it be that His Highness Cassius really foresaw the future?’

It was the same this time, and he had no idea why he had summoned him.

Amelia had already heard enough to know that Cassius was a good person.

Even so, he was not so haphazard as to invite him to a party while his father his was bedridden.

Cassius, who finished her speech in front of Amelia, who had such troubles, was Amelia and her attendant who stood behind Amelia and assisted her.

He told Exia to look around the party and come.

“…Are you really okay, Your Highness? If you arbitrarily disobeyed the king’s order, nothing serious will happen later.”

“Don’t worry. This is absolutely necessary.”

When Cassius said that, Amelia nodded her head shyly and looked back at Exia who was standing behind her.

The day she first served on her own her, she never thought she would get involved in something like this.

However, she was still looking at herself with an emotionless expression, and she didn’t show any sign of discomfort.

Amelia has no choice but to go down the stairs to get off her podium, but everyone’s gazes on them are all bewildered and contemptuous.

Putting aside the former, the latter is already familiar.

Every year, it was no different from the stars I received at the parade.

As she moved, the crowd naturally opened up and moved away, just like Aruru did.

I know that nothing is different, but that’s why the distance between me and people is even bigger, and it felt scary.

Even the hard-hearted Amelia couldn’t hide the trembling of her hands her.

Until he comes

A shadow fell over her veiled face of her.

When Amelia looked up, a black-haired young man in a suit was standing there.

“Clé-“

Unbeknownst to her, Amelia tried to call him by name, but she soon shut her own mouth.

Because it was supposed to be the first time she and he had met here.

With everyone’s eyes focused on them.

Also, in a situation where some spectators were overwhelmed, Cleon got down on one knee and bowed to Amelia.

Cleon opened her mouth, thinking that it was fortunate that Layla had taught her how to greet royalty beforehand.

“It’s an honor to meet you, princess.”

Amelia tried to say something of hers out of her mouth for a moment, but then, she answered by holding out the back of her hand to him.

“Please raise your head. Stranger. May I hear your name?”

“My name is Cleon. I am an adventurer.”

Upon hearing Cleon’s answer her, some nobles murmured.

Most of them were from the academy or had their children sent to the academy.

Cleon’s name her seemed to have become somewhat famous among the nobility.

I heard some blasphemous voices like “As expected, the lecturer in the sex department…”

However, compared to other people who had to look out for the king and nobles, Cleon, the only commoner here, was more likely to think things like ‘Because I’m a commoner… I don’t know the courtesy of the royal family…’ Even if you got close to her. .

In a way, it would be the most suitable role.

When Amelia turns her head to look over her podium her, Cassius is looking in their direction her, a smile on her lips.

An awkward silence passed between Cleon and Amelia.

Even until this morning, we were together, and the fact that I had to pretend to be a stranger just felt difficult.

At that time, a person next to Cleon came closer and bowed to Amelia.

It was Aruru Tromeia.

“Aruru…”

Unlike Cleon, a commoner, Aruru was in a position to care about the reputation of the duke’s daughter, and of course, the people around her.

However, Aruru was a person who devoted all her energy to her to what she thought was right.

That’s why, rather than paying attention to the gazes around her, she chose to approach Amelia first.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Amelia.”

When Aruru said that, Amelia unknowingly clenched her fists.

“I… Have traitor blood. I don’t deserve to be greeted by you guys. Never mind me, enjoy the party…”

This, too, was Amelia’s true intention to her.

She must have thought that because of herself, she didn’t have to embarrass the two of them.

However, Cleon answered.

“As a commoner, I can’t understand. Just because you’re a relative of a person who committed a crime, you have to inherit that crime, be punished, and get ridiculed by people. The reason I’m polite is to respect your status as determined by the royal family’s laws. This is Amelia-sama as a human being.”

“Like him, I share the same idea. This is the eve of Victory Day. It is a place to celebrate victory in the battle that protected the peace of the continent. At that time, both commoners and nobles fought to protect their precious things. And it was because of the sacrifices of many people that this kingdom was able to exist today. Even in a place like this, there is no need for you to bear the sins of others. Amelia. In front of what should be commemorated, it is too small.”

When Aruru said that, several of the academy students around her nodded her heads and began to kneel down towards Amelia.

Starting with that, the other nobles around her gradually began to respect Amelia.

The atmosphere might have made it that way to some extent, but at least I didn’t feel the same gossip and contemptuous gaze as before.

Soon, as all the figures gathered in her hall surrounded her and fell on her knees, Cleon glanced up at her Amelia her.

Amelia looked flustered, but she had an expression of disbelief.

“…Everyone, please keep your heads up. It’s a fun party. I don’t need so many people bothering me alone.”

Then, slowly but with clear pronunciation, she began to speak.

“Let’s talk as usual, say good wishes like last year, and think about what we can do for peace, as always.”

Although she herself had never been there, she knew what this place was for.

“I know very well that everyone gathered here does not want to go through a war that will make more sacrifices, and that they are for the well-being of the kingdom and, by extension, the continent. Everyone gathered here, I am proud of. This is it. I don’t think I should disturb you.”

Amelia took a few deep breaths before continuing.

“But… In the meantime, a little bit. When you have free time, or when you feel like taking a break. If you don’t mind. I’d like you to talk with me too.”

With a final word of hope, Amelia walked forward. Cleon and Aruru raise their bodies and create a path to the side.

Amelia headed for a small table in the venue and a chair next to it.

When I went there, I sat down as if I was a little embarrassed, and the other participants started to get up one by one.

And as if there was no need to notice anymore, the party started again as some of them headed straight to Amelia’s place her.

002

“Whew…”

“Nice job Cleon.”

Cleon, who managed to overcome the situation somehow, let out a sigh of exhaustion, and Aruru, who was standing next to him, straightened Cleon’s clothes to her.

Beatrix and Eustes, who were watching from a distance, also approached the two.

“That’s the imprisoned princess… She’s fighting demons in the royal capital with her senpai…”

Beatrix looked at the girl who was two or three heads shorter than herself and said a little curiously.

“Even if you look at it like that, you can wield much stronger divine magic than I do. I thought the legend of the Saint Princess was like a children’s book.”

Eustes couldn’t move first, so he kept his shoulders drooping as if he was a little embarrassed.

“Amelia’s true strength is not her divine magic. She is the goodness she possesses and her strong will her.”

When Cleon said that, Aruru nodded as if agreeing with her.

“Well then, since Amelia-sama is also here, let’s act with a bit of caution. Especially Cleon, don’t accidentally call Amelia-sama by her first name her in front of others.”

“I know.”

Cleon responded briefly to Aruru’s words, and then Riomes, who had disappeared to greet them, returned.

“Whoops, instructor. As expected, you can’t just let the girl get in trouble.”

“It’s not really like that… Are you done greeting?”

When Cleon questions Riomes’ teasing, Riomes nods his head.

“Yes. To some extent. And, the time the instructor has been waiting for has arrived.”

“At that time?”

Hearing that, Aruru tilted her head, but Cleon seemed a little stiff, then she nodded her head shyly.

“My father is waiting for you. Will you come with me?”

“The Beauty Painter came again this time…”

When Aruru said that, Cleon glanced back at Aruru.

“Will you come with me?”

“Um~ no. I’ll go separately. You’re probably seeing me and Cleon together, but the fact that I only called Cleon means there must be a reason.”

Aruru, who answered like that, was Cleon who felt a bit savage, but she thought that she shouldn’t make people wait anyway, so she moved her feet with Rio Mess.

Bea looked behind Cleon and quietly asked Aruru.

“Hey… What kind of person is Riomes’ father?”

“He’s a good person. He’s popular with the people and has great diplomacy skills. Besides, he’s also the martial arts teacher for Riomes and Demis.”

When Aruru said that, Beatrix nodded her head as if feeling a little relieved.

“And he’s about 1m taller than Cleon…”

“…?”

And the information that followed was a little hard to overlook.

“You’re a great daughter-in-law.”

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Cleon couldn’t stop feeling something forevoding as he moved.

To be honest, there was one person who stood out from the time he entered this venue.

He was a man with a huge body, over 3m tall, wearing an exotic green and gold outfit.

And most notably, his long black beard.

It was neatly arranged like a horse’s tail, and it could be seen that considerable attention was paid to management.

Cleon was trying to look away from him.

It was because, for some reason, the eyes of a man with a rugged impression like a statue in a temple were always shining bright.

However, as Riomes gets closer to him, Cleon sighs at the fact that his premonition her was correct.

“Father, I brought instructor Cleon.”

“Okay…”

And, it was in front of the man Cleon was wary of that Riomes immediately stopped.

When Cleon raised his head, thinking that he had hardly looked up at anyone except for Rampart after he had grown to this height.

There, a man like a stone statue in a temple with a stern face to drive away evil spirits were standing and looking down at him.

“…Nice to meet you, Prince Cleon. I am Saios. I am the father of Riomes and Demis.”

“…Nice to meet you, Mr. Saios. I’m Cleon, who served as a temporary lecturer in the sex department.”

When Cleon answered like that, Saios widened his eyes and looked down at Cleon.

When a strange tension and silence flowed between the two of them, the figure hiding behind Saios poked out his head.

“Oh, Mr. Cleon. You’re here!”

What was there was the person who was looking down at them from the platform earlier.

“…Cassius…Sama?”

He was Crown Prince Cassius Chaldearis.