Natalie said that Kate was the opposite of herself.

I'm sure that word has several meanings.

"I hear that Kate is a keen person and wants the seat of the next queen the most among the queen candidates. Are you sure about that perception?

"... yes. Our four queen candidates fought underwater, but Kate was the greediest of them."

"Kate's enthusiasm for the next Queen's throne hasn't changed since I came to this country, has it?

"Probably not."

"... and Natalie thinks it's the opposite of Kate?

"... eh... That's what I think you should think."

Natalie talks about herself as if she were someone else.

The answer is vague, but I don't want to deny my query, Natalie's true feelings are understandable.

I'm sure Natalie is not aiming for the next Queen's seat.

Originally, Natalie was the substitute for her sister who fell ill and was scarce for power and honor.

She herself must have had no enthusiasm for the next Queen.

Still, Natalie was desperately aiming for her next queen so as not to betray her parents and the expectations of her surroundings.

The effort was splendid, but the theft riot led by Mr. Dears must have pulled his leg a lot.

I will not regret accusing Mr. Dears of theft.

But as a result, Natalie is unlikely to be the next queen because of my actions.

Even Natalie should understand how painfully her flag color got worse.

I'm still in trouble, but I'm not scratching my feet and aiming for the next Queen's seat.

In the future, Natalie seems to have given up aiming for the next queen and is going to take the next best measures.

It is a judgment that is reasonable given the current situation, but Natalie herself, who carries the expectations of the family,

I shouldn't be allowed to say publicly, 'I'll give up being my next queen.'

Because I made it clear in public, but in the end I could be chased by the royal castle as it is.

That's why Natalie,

You must have spoken in vain expressions such as "I am the opposite of Kate's greedy seat in the next queen's seat."

Though it was a long exchange, it might be best given Natalie's bearings and position.

Natalie, who tends to degrade herself, seemed to have an excellent head rotation around her mouth using an expression that suited her identity that was difficult to convey.

"... Natalie-san's thoughts have been understood.... by the way, does your father and Duke lord share the same thoughts as Natalie?

"My father may be a little greedier than I am... There's been one case with Dears, and I don't think I'll ever ask for the next queen's seat as strongly as I used to."

Natalie's eyebrows were lowered slightly.

It seemed difficult to live up to the expectations my father had.

"...... I can't be confident that being queen next is the best thing for this country. Although I have a shy personality, my parents who raise and support me are a strong family looking down at the Beast. I'm sure the Wesen will not welcome such a clan reaching out to the top of this country."

"... no matter how good a queen you are, it must be difficult for all the people to welcome you, and..."

I stared at Natalie.

As a substitute for my sister, Natalie is here.

However, no matter what the circumstances, Natalie's candidacy for queen is unchanged.

"Obviously, the relationship between beasts and humans is difficult, but we can change it. Natalie is now here as the Queen of the Family. Even if you get it undesirably, there will be obligations and influence, accompanied by power."

"The power is on me....."

"For example, Natalie could herself express a friendly route to the Beast. There may be opposition and obstruction from the clan, but if Natalie, the queen candidate, works seriously, I think it will lead to a change in the current situation of the clan, whether good or bad."

What I'm saying may be terrible for Natalie.

If you're worried about the status quo of a family that despises Wesen, you shouldn't just stand by.

As soon as he was raised as a queen candidate, he insisted on using the power he had acquired.

"Even if Natalie moves, I don't know if it will work, and it may get in the back. Worst of all, it's not worth it if you're not a puppet at home, and you could be locked up or assassinated."

Communicate the danger.

Natalie, as the doll princess's nickname suggests, has lived up to her parents' instructions.

I couldn't predict what would happen when the doll was about to walk out on its own.

"I....."

Natalie was trembling.

"I don't have the confidence to do it well, or to convince my father, relatives, or people in the Territory."

However, Natalie continued her words.

"Still, I don't think it's a good idea to leave the family's policy of making the relationship between beasts and humans worse. If I could improve little by little, I think it would make sense for me to become a queen candidate."

"Dear Natalie....."

"Thank you, Leticia. And may I continue to take care of you?

I still have a lot to go on. There's a lot I don't know about beasts and companions. I want to talk to you about the tea ceremony. "

"Yeah, I'd love to. I'll be waiting for you to relax in this secluded courtyard, together with the tea and sweets."

Natalie and I are other people from different origins and factions.

I couldn't support it directly, but I should still be able to listen to complain and talk, and love Fufu together.

"Thank you!

Natalie's expression shines.

I'm sure you're still worried, but it looks like you've decided the way forward.

"... I wish I could..."

"? Natalie, did you say something?

"... no, nothing. It's the next day that I'm going to visit here..."

Natalie talks about her plans with joy and haste.

I wish Leticia were queen forever.

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Natalie was dropped off and instructed to clean up the tea party, and one of the maids came with a seal.

An invitation to me from the queen candidate.

Natalie's information was correct, but there was something different.

"The invitee is Kate from the Distant House in the east, and Lee Riena from the Distant House in the north?

Kate of the Yamanata clan.

And I Riena, from the Snow Fox clan.

The queen candidate with cat and fox beast ears and I were to meet face to face.