Chapter 15 - Volume 2 (1/2)

Volume 2, Chapter 3: I am now Five Years Old: Part I

“Yurushia’s fifth birthday party will be held in the castle.”

…What? What are you saying, Grandfather.

One week before I turn five, His Majesty suddenly said that and Father agreed.

At least, that’s what I heard..

As the grandchild of His Majesty, it seems that everyone in the territory have been invited for the announcement of my official “Debut” as a Duke’s daughter.

Personally, a party outside of the Touru territory makes me nervous.

To me, who had the mind of a peasant, even having 20 people was a big party,, but I heard a [Rumor] that more than 100 aristocrats and big merchants had requested to attend.

I heard another [Rumor] as well, about me being a [Saint] [Princess]. Rumors like that make me blush in embarrassment.

I remembered those children whom I healed… They were all saying things like “Saint-sama, Saint-sama.” with sparkling eyes. I also heard a rumor, said in whispers, about the church making it official.

Being given such a title by the church, is that normal? I hate it. Because of those hypocrites, I’ll be targeted by things like assassins or fanatics…

Oh well, I am a Demon, after all.

Consequently, I’ll have to put up with my debut in the Touru territory. Meanwhile, more and more people have been seeking permission to attend the announcement in the royal castle. Church officials will also be coming.

Father… your daughter believes in your ability to convince Grandfather.

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Yup, it was useless.

You’re entirely hopeless, Father… I can’t say more. Taking Grandmother and Elea-sama on as enemies, you lasted for an hour… Isn’t that too weak?

“But… Isn’t this good…”

“What’s wrong…? Princess Yuru.”

One of Vio’s maids leaked absentmindedly after hearing.

The party is in four days. Since it’s not good to arrive at the last minute, we arrived in the Royal Capital with time to spare, and are supposed to stay in the castle until the party.

As a matter of fact, I’ve never been to our secondary house in the royal capital.

Staying in the royal capital, rather than in Father’s private residence or the castle, in the second residence were my [Sisters], I thought for sure this time I would be able to meet them.

Is this on purpose…? Impossible.

“Having my debut as the duke’s daughter in Grandfather’s castle… I surrender.”

“Thank you very much for your consent.”

Don’t thank me.

“But what makes me so [Special]? What about the girls of other  ducal houses there?”

Surrounding the Royal Capital were five cities, positioned evenly around it, ruled by five dukes.

Recently one was lost and another gained.

“We have thin blood ties with the other ducal families. Outside of the Verusenia house, the deepest blooded house, the previous king’s brother’s son-in-law is in the Capel Family, there was also someone who married into the royal family through our former queen, but he passed away”

“… So in the end it’s because I’m his [Grandchild]?”

“That’s right, and Princess Yuru has been recognized as the [Princess] by His Majesty, filling the necessary existence of [Princess] in our country.”

“…… Eeh?”

In short, in diplomacy, when other countries have royal weddings and celebrations, we send a delegation to their country, if it’s a lesser country, we send embassy nobles, but if the country is larger, at least one person from the [Royal Family] will attend.

But, if the country is in a state of competition with us, we would hesitate to send a royal born [Boy].

Therefore, in the Holy Kingdom, there’s always been a [Young Princess] that is sent as an envoy.

Sending a young person makes people happier than if you send some geezer, it seems.

“You force the [Princess] to go…?”

That sounds absurd, Grandfather.

Isn’t there a danger to me? While I was thinking, Vio made a serious face, smiling a little bit while shaking her head.

“It’s only the public stance. Up to this point, your father… the Verusenia Duke, has been attending to other countries instead.”

Father, you were a diplomat. Seems I imagined right. But, public stance?

“When His Majesty summons you to the castle, it gives him a reason to give his [Favorite] Granddaughter an excessive guard.”

“… Grandfather.”

Grandpa you dummy.

Having me authorized as a [Princess] purely since you want to pamper my openly, didn’t someone oppose you?

“Then what happens to my [Older Sisters]…?”

Aren’t my sisters Grandfathers granddaughters as well…? When I incline my neck to look, Vio’s cheeks shook as she let out a sigh.

“Those people… Athena and Ophelia, they… it’s very, in regards to their behavior…”

“……”

What have you done, Elder Sisters.

I sensed an attitude like Elea-sama’s. When you say it like that, I become more and more interested in my Sisters. As a demon.