The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles

Three days after I found out your father and mother were dead.

I was secretly returning to the royal palace.

... your father, who ordered me to confine myself, is already dead.

As the sole heir to the throne, he decided that he needed to return to the royal palace.

Originally, the tower had only minimal luggage, making it surprisingly easy to move.

Except for my father and mother, Alicia and the Marquis were the only ones who knew that I was confined to the Tower.

They've been hiding my absence all along while I was locked up in the tower.

Thanks to this, no one suspects the lie that I have always lived in the royal palace.

"Hmm...."

Sit deeply on the couch as you exhale.

... my body is lazy.

Besides, for some reason, I can't hear my heart at all.

When I returned to the royal palace, I was prepared to move out of the tower that my heart would be heard again all the time.

Unlike the tower, the life of the royal palace will be surrounded by many people.

Naturally, there will be more heartfelt voices to hear...

I was supposed to, but now I can't hear you at all.

... why on earth?

No, somehow... I know why.

After using the "Eternal" Sword to stop Alicia's life, I could not feel the magic inside me at all.

Perhaps... something abnormal happened to my magic back then.

"... excuse me."

It was the Marquis who knocked and came in with the maid.

"What do you got? Or is Alicia awake?

Acting, changing the language.

That means being aware of the tone of your father's memory.

The Marquis had his eyes open to surprise for a moment, but he dared not touch my tone of tone.

Alicia is still awake.

The power of the Treasure Sword kept Alicia alive... at the time of the incident, Alicia was on the verge of death.

I don't feel like my condition will change suddenly someday.

"The girl is still in deep sleep.... you will have to believe in the power of the sword."

"... nothing more than that. Let the doctor of the royal palace continue his kind nursing."

"I understand."

"So, what can I do for you?

"... I caught the back of the man who attacked the former king and queen."

"Hmm... three days after we started our investigation, did you understand? I've worked very hard. So, who did it?

"... the Marquis de Slade."

To the Marquis's answer, I burst out.

And just like that, he laughs loudly and grandly.

"Hahahaha....! If you believe his words, did the Lord of the Five Marquises kill the King?... what a masterpiece!

Bili, the wall shakes as if it responds to my anger.

"One of the five most powerful marquises in the kingdom has rebelled against the royal family... and I don't know about the other marquises for this minute."

That was the biggest problem.

This country… The Askarid Federation Kingdom now operates as one nation under a royal family, but when it was founded, as its name suggests, it was a gathering of small nations.

In its remnants, there are only five Marquises who have been granted the status of Marquises, known as the "Five Marquises", and these Marquises have powerful powers.

"Nh....! My Marquises pledge allegiance to Royal Askarid."

"Ah... speaking of which, you were the Marquis, too?... but are you really on my side?

Unexpectedly, there was a faint smile.

The Marquis turned away for a moment.

"..... Indeed, I am proud of the blood that flows through me and my territory. That's why the most important thing I have to protect is my territory and the people who live there. It's an unshakeable fact."

But the Marquis spinning those words looked straight at me again.

Your eyes are filled with fear.

"But... my ancestors once went down to the gates of the Royal Askarid. Believe that it is in the best interests of our territory and people to do so. And the royal family continues to keep the" promises "that I made with my ancestors at that time... indeed, I continue to protect the territory and the people. If you repay the favor, you will not betray me. It is an illogical act that cannot be faced with its ancestors. As long as you take over the promise you made and stay with us... I am your shield and contradiction."

"Is there a lie in that word?

"... I know the magic of the Princess. There is no need to play with words at the mouth. To lie is the ultimate in folly.... isn't that right?

Giggle, stare at the Marquis.

From that expression, I was able to read a little inside his heart.

"... that's right."

I can't hear the voice of my heart anymore.

Until now, I've only thought it annoying to hear the voice of my heart... but I don't think it's inconvenient.

However, it is unlikely that the Marquis will lie in this situation.

The Marquis still doesn't know that I can no longer use magic.

I don't think there's any point in telling a lie to someone who doesn't know the truth.

Besides... I don't think someone with such a serious light is lying.

"Talk to them about one thing to prove your trust."

"... what is it?

"Somebody call a magic researcher here. After using the treasure sword, my magic flow has been strange. Like I thought, I can't use magic."

"We will arrange it as soon as possible."

With his serious expression on his face, the Marquis left the room with a scorch.

Exhale deeply as the Marquis leaves.

Really, my body is heavy.

I go back to my private room with a flutter and an unconscious step.

I lay down on the couch to keep my body intact.

Plush cushion makes you feel comfortable.

... I fell asleep like I was unconscious.