NOVEL NEXT Baby Princess’ Survival Diary
Chapter 30
Driane continued to the princess’s firm words.
[How can you be so sure?] – Aside from the years of being stuck in the holy stone. I have lived for more than 30 years in total, including my previous life. I can tell the difference since I’ve been used to a stressful environment before. Driane sighed. [I guess that’s what the evil one meant then.] “What do you mean?” At my question, Driane came close to me and sat down. The princess and Nadia gathered around me. [Didn’t she say, ‘I won the bet for my life.’ That evil thing.] I remember. She said it while ignoring me. “Ung. So?” [To summon demons, a large amount of blood or sacrifice is required. They prepared the offering. It doesn’t mean that… It seems that he summoned demons with his own blood.] “Then—” [Yes. It must have been a life-threatening bet.] Silence fell among us at Driane’s words. How much blood did it take to summon the demons? What was the intense desire to achieve even after draining that much blood? I felt dizzy. [Think about if there was anyone around you who could do that] The princess seemed to be lost in thought by Driane’s words. The princess of the Duke of Enotis was now the highest woman in the empire. Since the Empress’ death, His Majesty has not welcomed a new empress, and there has been no wife or concubine. There were no women among the Imperial descendants. If I hadn’t suddenly become the Princess of Biherville, she would have been the highest woman in the Inoten Empire. If so, the reason was likely to be power or honor. The problem was that there were too many people around the princess. – I’ll think about it when it’s quiet, well. Surprised by the princess’ words, I looked at her. The princess smiled and continued. – You will become depressed if you continue to focus on a problem to which there is no answer right now. Driane nodded at her words. [That kid is right. Let’s stop thinking about it.] – And please speak comfortably. Princess I looked at her in surprise at her words. “Yes? But the princess…” – My name is Serina. The princess smiled and said. Is this what it means to have an atmosphere? I was mesmerized as I looked at the princess, but then I felt shy and flicked my fingers in nervousness. Then the princess said it first. – Won’t you allow me to give the name? The princess drooped her eyebrows sadly. I jumped up in surprise and shook my head. “It’s not like that!” – Then please feel free to call me Serina. “Yes??” – Now follow me. Se-ri-na. “S, Serina…?” When I followed the princess’s words without realizing it, she patted my head as if I had done a good job. – Yeah. Lione. Serina smiled brightly. Her pink hair fluttered. Without realizing it, I smiled. We talked for a very short time, and it’s only been a few hours since we met, but I can feel it. Serina is a good person. The overly broad sense and ghostly instinct to recognize people came in handy at this time. – Please take good care of me in the future, Lione. “Me, too,” I smiled brightly as I reached my hand to Serina’s. ****** – Yayy! Serina has a lively personality. Serina confessed that her quiet personality was an external image. And when she found out that people couldn’t see her, she began to be energetic in earnest. [Here!] – OK! Serina taught me that ‘Ok’ means I understand. Serina flew quickly and locked the butterfly in her hand. The butterfly easily slipped through Serina’s translucent hand, but Serina smiled regardless. – Lione! Just as Nadia and Serina became close, I also became close to Serina quickly. Serina was a very friendly person. She was a good talker who kept the conversation going. At the same time, she was a good listener. She listened well to serious conversations, whether they were trivial jokes or not. Before I knew it, Driane and Nadia also accepted Serina as friends. “Go now!” I ran, sat down beside Serina, and looked up at Serina. Serina’s pink hair shone beautifully in the blue sky. – Why? Is it so pretty? “Yes!” – … I’m embarrassed because you’re so firm. Serina blushed her cheeks and turned her head slightly. Serina, who has a lively personality, was weak at praise. She was really pretty, but Serina felt strange every time she heard it. – By the way, aren’t you studying today? Serina changed her words slightly. It was Serina’s habit that came out when she was embarrassed. “Shane told me to take a break today.” Today I decided to take a break from studying because my father was busy with work. Shane was still in charge of my education. Now that I have improved a lot, the time for self-study has been extended. Shane then returned to work, focusing more on my father’s assistant role. Shane, who sighs whenever he encounters me, said, “I was the happiest when I was teaching Lady,” and headed to the office with the most unhappy and unwilling expression in the world today. – How can you study every day? I can’t even manage my image. “Even so, Serina is the perfect successor. I was told that you were so talented that even the elders who opposed you kept their mouths shut.” – ….I don’t know where to put myself with that compliment. “And Serina is very good at embroidery.” Not long ago, I remembered that I had made a huge mistake in an embroidery class, and my shoulders drooped. On the other hand, Princess Enotis was famous for her embroidery skills. Even the fake princess, who had followed everything else, could not imitate her embroidery skills. So now, the fake princess rarely let go of her embroidery. – Who do you resemble so you can only say pretty things like this? I’ll tell you later how to embroider. “Embroidery is not fun…” I didn’t like embroidery. Unlike dances and swordsmanship, where the result comes out once you move, even if it’s not fun, with embroidery, the result is disastrous, even if you focus and work hard on it. Rather, it was more comfortable and suited to my ability at the time to hold the sword and walk around the training ground. My swordsmanship improved to the point where I could fight Jerion with a sword, and we were often sparring. Of course, I still use a wooden sword. And Jerion preferred studying, so he didn’t do it very often. ‘Come to think of it; we haven’t sparred lately—.’ As I recalled the last time I had sparred for a moment, Serina clapped. There was no sound because it was translucent, but I looked at Serina. – Oh, right. I was going to ask, but Lione, do you have any other friends? “Other friends?” Serina came down from the air and sat face to face. – I mean, do you know any of the Lady or Noble’s sons in other aristocrats? Like close friends. “I don’t have—.” – Hmm… [We are here!] When I was sullen, Nadia dug into my arms. Nadia was still bigger than me. I hugged Nadia, who was digging into my arms and laughed, and Nadia lay down with a relieved look. – You’re 10 years old now. Shouldn’t you meet the children of another family? But Serina seemed to have a different idea. “Should I?” I was a little sullen, but as Nadia said, I had Driane and Nadia, and now Serina. I wondered if I needed another friend. – You need it. After hearing my thoughts, Serina said firmly. – The social world is not a gunshot— but a battlefield without swords and spears!! When I tilted my head, Serina continued. – The social world is where anyone can hit you in the back at any time. It’s a place where we don’t know if the person who smiled brightly in front of us will say anything behind the scenes. I suddenly remembered the first party I had five years ago. The gaze changed from an observation expression to a friendly expression instantly. – Going to the battlefield without a trusted person is the same as going to the battlefield naked. Serina caught her breath for a moment and then continued. – I’ve wanted to tell you this since the first time I saw you. I always felt like you were alone. “Nadia, Driane, Jerion, my brother, and my father were always together.” – That’s important, too. Serina nodded and continued. – But connections are as important as that. Personal connections. Serina continued, waving her index finger. – It seems that it has already taken over the social world… isn’t it? Serina was right about that. Her fake princess was known as the queen of the social world. As I nodded, Serina continued her words, saying, “Look.” – Lione is still young and not old enough to enter society, so you’ll be waiting to be a 15-year-old to debut in society. “Why?” – You know that social burial is a disgrace to the aristocracy, don’t you? “Ung.” – It starts with being a loner in the social world. “Ah…” Having said that, I was worried. “Then should I go to the party now?” – No. It’s important to go to a party to build connections, but it’s important to have a party first. Serina coughed for a moment before continuing. – In Biherville, there was no ‘T’ in the tea party, so we had to have a tea party first. If you do, there will be many competitors. “Competitor?” – I mean, there must be many people who want to get invitations. “Ah… Really?” I didn’t change much in my position as an adopted child of the Duke. Of course, I entered with my father at the first entrance, so a gift came. – It’s an opportunity to make a connection with the Duke family. How can there be no competition? Serina was determined. She was a reliable person and an advanced social figure, so I was listening with my ears open. – Let me tell you about some of the families I was close with. It’s unavoidable that there’s a big age difference, but if you have someone like that behind you, it’s easy to seep into the social world. “Thank you.” – But is Shane, a friend around your age? Ask him to help you sort out the list. “Yes! Shane is in charge of the party anyway—” – Why don’t you host it this time? “Me?” – Yes. Worry came first. In general, it was the hostess’ responsibility to host the party. There is no hostess in Biherville, so I have to do the job, but I was still young, and the butler was in charge. Well, I haven’t had a party in Biherville since then. – It’s too early to host such a big party yet. “Then?” – Tea party. We’re having a tea party.
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