Chapter 114 (1/2)

I am Christina Noir. I am a genius.

With my mother’s blessing, I stood up on my own two feet at the mere age of one. When I was sixteen, I shattered Destiny to pieces through the bond with my beloved sister. And I’ve graduated from the Academy at the age of eighteen.

Thus, I’ve formally entered the political realm of high society.

I’m in the waiting room at a party. I’m dressed in luxurious clothes, and I’m just a little nervous.

I may say that I’m fully prepared to do what I have to, but I know it’ll take more than being prepared.

The first step to saving my sister is overthrowing my father. And in order to win her freedom in the true sense, I have to overthrow this society that runs on social status.

Even for a genius like me, my enemy is strong and formidable. Even though I have many allies, my opponent seems limitless in strength and number.

I hear a voice beside me, without a hint of nervousness.

“To think that I would be debuting in high society.”

Surfania mumbles thoughtfully. Hearing her say so, I begin to relax my shoulders.

“……Yeah. Since childhood, you’re probably the one who has changed the most.”

“That may be.”

She agrees with me, as if realizing how much she has changed.

Since we’re both the same age and are members of royalty, we’re in the same waiting room. Or rather, we asked to be in the same room.

Surfania is always cutting corners on her appearance, but today she’s dressed wonderfully, and she looks just like a proper lady.

“Aren’t your sisters happy that you’ve decided to debut in high society?”

“Be silent. I don’t want to remember the sight of them dancing in joy.”

“Ahaha. I can’t even begin to imagine that.”

Her sisters still have a pretty serious sister complex. Seeing such a gloomy sister walk a decent path in life must have made them so happy.

“By the way, why are you helping me, Surfania?”

I’m referring to my plan to save Michelie.

Charles is helping me for my sake. Rona is helping me out of pure admiration, and Catalina is probably taking my side mostly to change the social system. As for Leon, well, he’s probably helping for Surfania’s sake.

I can tell that Surfania has no interest whatsoever in my ideals and goals. I have to find out what’s driving her.

“Is it out of friendship? Are you playing along because we’re best friends? I’m glad.”

“Stop saying such stupid and annoying things.”

Surfania is ruining my joke.

“After everything is over, I think I shall make a story out of your chaotic life. I shall then live a peaceful and quiet life on novel royalties. That will be my reward.”

“Hmm?”

Well, if that’s all she wants, then I don’t mind at all.

The biography of my greatness will surely make a bestseller, and will most likely be written in history as well.

“I’m going to cause a great commotion that will take years to quell, you know?”

“That’s fine. That in itself is worth writing. And I’ve already decided on the title. ‘Labyrinth Destiny’. How does that sound?”

“You have no sense of delicacy at all. Can I burn it?”

“Of course not!”

Surfania screams in my face. I’ve finally found someone who’s harder to deal with than Prince Endo.

“……It’s almost time to enter the party. I’ll be going ahead of you, Missus Noir.”

“S-shut up, Miss Calibrachoa!”

My face is turning red in response to her teasing.

She’s calling me Missus instead of Miss. I don’t have to explain what that means. ……I’m too embarrassed to say it.

“Alright, alright. I’ll see you at the party then. I’m looking forward to your daring deeds.”

Perhaps having had her satisfaction in teasing me, Surfania looks at me with an abusive smile, then allows her father to escort her out of the waiting room.

The room becomes completely silent as I see her off. A thought comes to my mind, and I blurt it out.

“……Now that I think about it, Mariwa is always going to be Miss Toinette, huh.”

“Do you want me to make you silent?”

I was caught by surprise. I look outside to see who it is.