“it’s over.”
“… … ”
At those words, the 1st Princess Elizabeth opened her eyes.
“It seems to be the same, but… … ”
“It’s daytime, so I can’t help it. Borrowing the powers of a mimic while the sun is shining, the appearance that has been changed is visible when reflected in a mirror or glass.”
“… … ”
At the words of Yufir, a warlock belonging to the imperial family, Elizabeth gave her eyes that she could hardly believe it, but she did.
Because he had no reason to lie to himself.
“There are no restrictions if you directly descend a mimic and use its ability, but it’s night while you’re on duty anyway… … ”
“You don’t have to talk to each other.”
“It was never to save money.”
“You don’t know that the more you add four legs, the uglier you get… … ”
With a sigh, Elizabeth released Yupir from the Chancellor’s office.
The first floor of the underworld, the monster that inhabits there——with the help of a mimic, the appearance that Elizabeth changed was Professor Illaina, who was scheduled to be on the watch side with Ferzen tonight.
Her family has always supported the second prince, and the pro-Imperial faction is judged to be a place where the current imperial family has no desire to rebel in the process of moving to central power.
Therefore, it was not difficult to convince her after contacting her and conveying the opinion that the princess herself would stand on the watch instead of tonight.
Although he consented, he had an expression on his face that he did not know why he was doing this, but it was polite and reasonable not to ask such a thing.
‘Today the sun is setting very early… … ‘
5pm.
Looking out the window, where even the reddish sunset slowly began to be swallowed up by darkness, Elizabeth, wearing Ireina’s appearance, left the office.
After all, 10-20 minutes later, the sun will completely set, so it doesn’t matter.
‘More than that… … ‘
Central power–the nobles who do not want the power of the imperial family to become too powerful will inevitably exist.
If they do not suppress it in the initial stage, their position in the future may become nothing more than an honorary position.
All tax rights are confiscated, and the management of the territory is implemented by officials drawn from the central… …
Of course, such a future will have to pass for a very long time.
The current imperial family did not even look forward to it.
However, since the Elmark Empire, which had been in conflict for a long time, could be said to have been a longing— since it had eliminated the chronic rains in the southeast, Ernes also had to make changes and prepare for it.
The simplest way to keep the current imperial family in check is to bring in a lion from another place to suppress the lion that was originally stalking it.
In that respect, Elizabeth’s innate ability to overhear the insider is a very effective means of containment from the imperial point of view.
The reason why he took on the appearance of a professor standing on the watch was because he was confident that he would be able to eavesdrop on the inside without much noise rather than asking questions in the form of a princess.
‘I don’t doubt Brutein’s loyalty, but… … ‘
Even history will be lost if no one remembers it.
In a world full of mortality, could eternity exist?
After the lecture was over and watching the students roaming around, Elizabeth entered the watch room of Dormitory A.
Shift work starts at 7pm.
For the rest of the time, Elizabeth sat comfortably in a rocking chair and pulled a nearby blanket to cover her, hoping to close her eyes for a moment.
creak.
A sense of rhythm moving back and forth slowly brings drowsiness.
* * * * *
‘King Dora… … ‘
At around 4 pm, I fell into deep thought as I read Jeremiah’s letter, which the house maid had personally handed over to me.
This is because reports have come in that Ciel Midford has witnessed crossing the Empire’s borders and entering the Royal Road.
The eyewitness is an upper-level shareholder operated in Brutein.
When I showed him the portrait of Ciel Midford, he confidently said he wasn’t sure, so there is a high possibility of misinformation.
But I thought the chances were high.
From an objective point of view, it wouldn’t be too difficult for Ciel Midford to establish a position in the Ernes Empire and build up his powers before making contact with Alfred.
But when it comes to the royal road, things are different.
Three kingdoms between the Ernes Empire and the Elmark Empire.
These three kingdoms were no different than the chessboards of the two empires.
Which empire supports the most princes ascending the throne, because it is a place where there is an indirect power struggle.
I heard that the kings of the two kingdoms, which were supported by the Ernes Empire in the past and placed on the throne, are about to step down from the throne.
In addition, the Elmark Empire has eliminated the southeast wing, so it will be more fierce than ever.
Also, this will become a battle for the throne to determine who will become the Crown Prince among the 1st and 2nd princes.
turbulent age.
An optimal environment for those who have nothing to achieve.
In terms of games, maybe this is a kind of main quest that accelerates the growth of the protagonist.
There is an old tradition that Brutein is loyal only to the emperor, so if it was the original Ferzen, he would not have interfered in any way.
The probability is also understandable.
But I didn’t mean to.
Ruerg, not Saint Brutein.
The cause is… … It was enough.
‘This time… … ‘
It’s already close to 5 o’clock.
Contemplating what to do for dinner, I bought some bread and walked to the on-call office of dormitory A.
Because I thought it would be convenient to organize these thoughts even there.
“… … ”
But there were guests who came first.
I don’t know the name.
Probably the professor who will be on the watch with me.
He seemed to be sleeping deeply, but he thought there was no need to wake him up, so he put a basket of bread nearby and carefully closed the door.
Then, looking at the mirror in front of the door, I tidy up my messy look and move out of the way… …
“This… … ”
The reflection of the sleeping professor in the mirror is different.
When she looked directly at her, she had short blue hair, but in the mirror, Her Majesty Princess Elizabeth was reflected in her long blonde hair.
As a warlock, especially if it was a monster living on the first floor of the underworld, he knew the information one after another, so he quickly realized that he had borrowed the mimic’s ability to overwrite the appearance of others.
the problem is… …
‘Why are you doing this?’
It was not that there were no assumptions that came to mind.
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My last name now is Ruergni, maybe it’s to inquire about whether or not I want to participate in the current situation.However, such an important fact, even if it is not in front of the imperial bloodline, will not be made unreasonably.
Since she was blessed by the God of Wisdom, of course, she must have this kind of common sense in mind… …
Are you just trying to get a stab at it?
I do not know.
Once she wakes up, like it or not, she will spit out her intentions, so I decided to quietly eat some bread.
So 6:25 p.m.
The dark night falls, and the luminous stone shines brightly, illuminating the room.
Even in the mirror image of Princess Elizabeth, the penalty for borrowing only the mimicry’s ability disappeared, and the overshadowed appearance was fully reflected.
“Uh… … ”
Rushing, the first princess wakes up.
“ah… … ”
“Nice to meet you.”
“… … ”
“Are you not awake yet?”
“Hey, when did you come? Professor Fersen… … ?”
“It was around six o’clock.”
Calmly matching the acting, I calmly spit out lies.
“okay… … ”
Breathing a sigh of relief, Princess Elizabeth, who folded the blanket down neatly, looked at me awkwardly.
“You have eyes that have something to say.”
“… … ”
“Tell me. It’s even more annoying to be hesitant and stare.”
I also had an acting job to some extent, and I comfortably pushed my back.
Then, as if overwhelmed by my gaze, she fiddles with the necklace and shows hesitation by bowing her head… …
“… … ”
This is a really cool design necklace.
Although my obsession with symmetry is particularly severe, everyone has some degree of obsessive-compulsiveness.
A necklace of various jewels that looks like a right-handed painter awkwardly holding a brush in his left hand to paint.
If that’s the case, then why did you cover the outside with someone else’s?
Hey, I know I’m from Princess Elizabeth, so can I make a connection here?
rather it went well
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to rip and fix her aesthetics at this point.
* * * * *
“… … As Ileina, the eldest daughter of the Rivière family, I dare to ask Count Ruerg. Is Brutein going to carry on the past as always in the present situation?”
“Did the current headmaster of Rivière make me think about his intentions?”
At Ferzen’s words, Elizabeth shook her head.
“It is my dogma.”
“You are a woman full of ambition. I don’t seem capable enough to show off that ambition.”
“… … ”
“The history of Bruteins is not as thin as you might suspect. Let me pretend you didn’t hear what I just said. Let them realize that this is a presumptuous and frivolous remark.”
“is that so… … ”
Ferzen’s reaction was as expected.
So Elizabeth listened quietly.
The sound of the world is cut off, and only the sound of his own heart begins to resound quietly, and soon after, Ferzen’s inner feelings are read.
“One second. 」
“By the way, Professor Ilaina.”
──Princess Elizabeth needs to know that her aesthetic is grotesque beyond the level of being original or individual.
“Two seconds. 」
“That necklace… … ”
──In the first place, have you never been able to lead a fashion trend in the social world? There would be no such convincing proof.
“Three seconds. 」
“It’s really disgusting.”
──I should hope that shock therapy works right now.
It takes 3 seconds to see through the insides.
Then, raising her mind, which had sank for a moment, to the surface, Elizabeth blushed and trembled with her hands.
A princess who has never led a fashion trend in the social world.
The name of that misfortune was because it was a traitor that Elizabeth was very concerned about, even if she didn’t show it on the outside.
On the other hand, Ferzen got up with wonder at her unexpectedly not responding at all.
The current time is 7pm.
It’s time to start working on the watch.
percussion!
Ferzen closes the door first and leaves.
And Elizabeth, who was alone in the watch room, opened her mouth quietly, fiddling with her necklace.
“No, that’s rude… … ”
The reason why his voice was particularly weak was because he heard such bitter words from Brutein’s deficit, but the point is that he spoke those words even though he knew that he was a princess.
“Isn’t it just pretty… … ”
How could there be no one who could sympathize with me?
‘More than that, it was a lie that I finally came at 6 o’clock… … ‘
He probably entered the watch room right after he fell asleep.
At that time, it must have been just before the sun had completely set, so the impersonator’s penalty must have remained.
He doesn’t seem like a light-hearted man, so he doesn’t spread rumors that the first princess is trying to inquire about the current situation by wearing other people’s appearances… …
‘I won’t.’
If such a rumor spread in the first place, there would be no way to know that there is a possibility that he might be pointed out as the culprit.
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Moreover, since there is no way to know about the ability to listen to the inner feelings, you would think that it is not a big deal.In fact, despite realizing that she was a princess, Ferzen’s personal decorations were only to denigrate her own aesthetics.
‘… … Truly, a man with no shame.’
With a sigh, Elizabeth walked over to the mirror in front of the door.
“… … ”
Then he quietly took off his necklace and left the room.