The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

The day after my conversation with Prince Lista, as soon as possible I was called to the royal palace in Samorta. They say it's a tea party with Princess Listasha.

Passed without explanation was a balcony with a sweet scent of baked confectionery that overlooked the garden. There was a table set there, with a tense faceted Princess Listasha sitting. Behind us is a Konrat, an escort knight, who refrains.

"Ju, Julianna sama. Welcome aboard,"

"Thank you for inviting me. Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha."

With a smile I sat across from Princess Listasha.

"Um... I don't think that's what I'm supposed to tell the envoys of other countries. Wow, I've never had a formal tea party before... it offends you, Julianna, maybe..."

"Then I'm lucky to have Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha's first tea party with me. Let's not worry about fine manners today, shall we?

"Yes! Thank you."

Seeing Princess Listasha, who gladly breaks her face, I poison her in the heart.

(... that's a rough handkerchief)

I turned my gaze only to the Konrat for a moment, and immediately looked at the beautiful garden beneath my eyes.

Perhaps the purpose of this Tea Party is to make me and Princess Listasha aware of my friendship around me.

This balcony stands out. I guess the Samorta nobility who happened to come to the royal palace sees it and aims to spread it as a 'rumor'.

(And I know what this tea party is all about except Princess Listasha. I don't feel well.)

A samurai, whose breath would be on Prince Lista and Konrat, laid a cup of tea before me. I took a sip of tea with no eating face.

"That's an aromatic scent."

"It's a little tannic tea, but it also suits today's treats."

That being said, Princess Listasha ate a bite of pie with pure white powdered sugar cut by the samurai with the meaning of the poisonous taste. Princess Listasha loosened her cheeks. That alone conveys the delicious taste of pie here.

"Heh heh, that looks very tasty. I'll have it, too."

I also cut pies with forks. The pie cross section is coloured with red wood, dried grapes and apples and is bright in colour.

suppresses the feeling of doing, and I carry a fork in my mouth with good taste as a lady.

"You have exquisite layers of sakuraku pie dough and intense cream and fruit texture and acidity. It's not just gorgeous looking, it's the best treat ever. It's a treat I don't see in the Kingdom of Rolands, but is it unique to the Kingdom of Samorta?

"Yes. Traditional confectionery from the Kingdom of Samorta, called strudel."

"I would love to teach you a recipe"

"Pfft, I'll ask the confectioners."

Princess Listasha laughed languidly.

(The Manners of the Tea Party are decent, and the specialties of my country are in my head. Plus they have conversations that entertain the other person.... Princess Listasha is excellent after all)

I stop seeing things and begin to put my exploration into Princess Listasha.

"Right now, Dear Edward and His Royal Highness King Ardarbert are talking about a trade treaty, won't Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha join us?

"I... am only the Sixth Princess, so I will not participate. Your Majesty is lying low, so your brother Ardalberto, the king of the time, will take care of everything."

"Really?"

(... that's crazy. Is Princess Listasha really not informed of everything?

Prince Lista and the Duke of Ceradius should be pushing Princess Listasha to the next king.

Yet Princess Listasha of the day sees herself as a princess of no value.

I don't suppose it's because of her character that Princess Listasha is acting to alarm me.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha, do you know the true (serious) meaning of this discussion between Rolands and Samorta?

"? We're going to get closer to Samorta and Rolands, and we're going to invigorate each other's economies by signing trade treaties, right? Samorta, in particular, was a clandestine country, so we want to use this as an opportunity to empower our country."

Princess Listasha gave the reason for this apparent (...) visit of Rolands and Samorta, with her eyes closed. Exactly an exemplary answer.

(The problem is that you think the model answer is true exactly as it is, right?)

As I was quietly angry, I glanced at the conqueror who was faceless behind Princess Listasha and thoroughly escorted her.

"... I wonder what this means, Konrat Seradius"

"What do you mean?

"Don't you get it? Are you going to create a puppet king?

When I said so, Konrat slightly frowned.

I could not feel the burden on Princess Listasha from the Konrat, and there was total toothache that prevented Prince Lista from being put on the throne.

"For a long time, Samorta will imitate Rolands-- Master Edward, will you?

Lady Edward convicted His Highness Douglas himself, who had been made a puppet of the Duke of McMillan. He didn't put it into words, but he must have had regrets about judging his real brother.

(That's why Lady Edward doesn't approve of the existence of a puppet king. Above all, do you think I forgive my fiancée for being so sad?

"The Puppet King...?

Only one, Princess Listasha, unable to swallow the status quo, muttered small.

After a glance at the Konrat, I glance over Princess Listasha at Prince Lista.

"Don't be ridiculous, Prince Lista!

"Princess Julianna!

Konrat intensified his discourse.

"... Lista... how do you know my dreamer's name...?

Princess Listasha gave a bewildered look and began to tremble in horror. But it quickly subsided and now distorted his face to anger.

"... you must be a handkerchief, Julianna. It's terrible to tell Shea about me on your own."

"You finally showed up, overprotective Prince Lista"

Princess Listasha's personality lurked and Prince Lista's personality appeared on the table.

It feels strange to be wearing a dress, even though you are masculine in your standing behaviour.

"If Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha is to be king, she should be properly explained."

When I said fortitude, Prince Lista wrinkled between his eyebrows.

"You want me to tell Heart-Friendly Shea what's going on with the corrupt Samorta?

"Naturally. Prince Lista, do you consider Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha incompetent? There can't be a king in this world who's just beautiful. Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha must also know the dirty parts of the country if she is to be king."

"No, Shea will get hurt! Shea, how much you think you've been abused so far! I can't believe I hurt her any more..."

"Have you even tasted Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha? Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha is strong enough to maintain such a straight heart even if she is abused. I'm sure you'll be ready to be king!

"Do something unsolicited...!

Prince Lista groans as he roars, and gazes at me.

When I laughed at it with my nose, I told him to make a fool of himself.

"Which one are you on your own, you coward"

"Shut up, you arrogant bitch"

A bee and an invisible spark fly between me and Prince Lista.

I hate Prince Lista.

I can't bear to be used outside mosquito nets alone. Not to be trusted by someone important. I don't care how Prince Lista protects me.

(And for this minute, I wouldn't trust the Duke of Ceradius more than Prince Lista)

Originally, the House of the Duke of Seradius is ostensibly the Earl of Dammeyer, the home of the Princess of King Ardarberto. He actually said he was an anti-Dammeyer Earl, but maybe that's a lie in itself.

(... you can't just peddle the information you're given. You have to move yourself)

"As you requested, you and Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha will get along. I personally like her. But I can't help making Princess Listasha king of puppets."

Gracefully thanking the lady, I smiled at Prince Lista.

"I had a great time at your tea party today. Please be more confident in yourself, tell Her Royal Highness Princess Listasha. Now if you'll excuse me."

And I withdrew from the place of the Tea Party with a grand foothold.