The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles

"'Answer all the rest of the questions honestly'... why is his father gathering magical powers?

"I don't know."

She knew nothing about meeting me, but she wasn't close to offsetting the magic.

I can't hide my disappointment with Melania's answer.

Well then, it's Melania. Have you ever seen children with magic in their mansion?

"No."

"Where else might the children be trapped? Don't you know anything about hiding people or things?

"... there's a basement in the Mansion."

"... have you ever been to that basement?

"No."

"Well, let's change the story. What happened to that ruby necklace?

Your father gave it to me.

"Well then, Melania. Who do their fathers often meet and write to?

"I'm seeing... the consul and my father's closest associates. Then I wonder if you'll be seeing Counts Adcock and Scott... and the Cameo Chamber of Commerce. The letters... seem to be well communicated with the people I've met. And you seem to have a lot of interaction with the Republic of Serbia."

Oh, I finally got a story I want to hear.

"... why are you in contact with the Republic of Serbia and what does their father say? What kind of interaction do you have?

"In order to bring tranquillity to the Marquis de Slade, it is necessary to keep in touch with our neighbors, even without national transportation. The contents of the letter... I don't know because you didn't tell me about the boulder. However, your father's efforts have been fruitful and have been very friendly to you. I also heard that this ruby was originally given by the Republic of Serbia."

... she still doesn't know the contents of the letter.

Nevertheless, it is significant that it has been established that the ruby belongs to the Republic of Serbia.

"Really... 'That's enough. Take the fan you forgot and go home. Forget what I talked to you about."

Melania left as if nothing had happened as I said.

"... you heard me, Tommy."

I murmur toward nobody.

At that moment, Tommy showed up.

Yes, it's perfect.

"... the Marquis de Slade didn't show any signs of unnaturally increasing numbers of children?

"Yes, I don't think so, but Luxeria...."

"Are you sending magical children to the Republic of Serbia? If you're not in the Mansion, if you're not in the Territory... it's more likely."

"Until they send it in as merchandise, keep it in the basement and nobody will see it.... that's what this is all about?

"Yeah, and in exchange for the magical kids, I think they're getting some gold and some rubies."

"... it's debris."

"Ah... intensify your investigation of the Republic of Serbia and Etoile."

"We already have a few people lurking in the Republic of Serbia. I'll tell them what I found out this time."

Um, I'll take care of it.

I'll go back to my room after Tommy leaves the room.

"Good work today. Dear Luceria,"

Tensions broke out during Alicia's welcome, and she relaxed.

Take a deep breath before sitting on the couch.

"Thank you, Alicia. Good day to you too."

"No, I'm glad you're safe. Somehow, the ladies were kind of grown up today."

"Oh, did Alicia feel the same way? As a matter of fact, so am I."

"I'm glad everyone finally understands the beauty of Luceria."

Alicia's feelings leaked a smile.

"Instead of saying... You shouldn't have sold the fight from the beginning. I don't know who I'm selling fights to, and I'm not ready to be bought into fights."

Alicia was tilting her neck at my little whisper.

"It's nothing. Besides, Alicia. Could you bring me something sweet? It was a tea party at the corner, but I couldn't eat anything."

"I'm scared! I'll bring it to you soon."

"Yes, please."

Even if I don't remember, I fight the dazzling attack while leaving Alicia with an unchanging smile.

... I feel my symptoms are getting worse gradually.

I only used magic a few times today.

Still, there was a fierce dizziness that could not stand.

I know it myself. This dizziness is caused by a broken magic circuit.

As long as the magic continues to be used, the symptoms will continue to worsen and will never heal.

... but still...

Still, I can't stop using my magic. For revenge plays, as long as necessary.

... please.

Please, just keep it a little longer.

I don't care what happens when it's all over.

That being said, I took a breath to help me breathe.