Chapter 2: Exile
573 Words
That day, Elfriede's heart had been strangely quiet since the morning.
The royal palace, which should be noisy, feels far away.
The call was clerical.
"Elfriede Ardia von Rosenheim, To the King's Hall"
I can't tell you why.
But there was one bad feeling that was clear.
Between the kings, only those who needed it were present.
Seated on the throne is the King, Erwin Ardia von Rosenheim.
To his right is First Prince Leonard Ardia von Rosenheim
On the left is First Princess Serafina Ardia von Rosenheim
Neither makes any attempt to hide their frustration and frustration.
"Elfriede"
The King calls names.
"...Yes"
Take a step forward and bow your head.
After a moment of silence, Leonard held up a stack of papers.
"Third Princess Elfriede. There are reports coming up about your actions so far."
A calm, yet somewhat irritated voice.
"Instructions for amendments to diplomatic documents. Preparation of coordination documents for local nobles. Pre-organizing the meeting. Designating priorities for each department
Turn over one sheet of paper and another.
"None of these actions have resulted in a formal appointment."
Elfriede bit her lip.
"That's to prevent a backlog――"
"It's a theory of results."
Instantly interrupted.
"Because you're making things too easy."
Leonard exuded a distinct sense of discomfort.
"It looks like this is “doing nothing”."
At those words, Elfriede looked up.
"...that's"
"Isn't that right?"
Cold gaze.
"The meetings don't stop. Civil servants don't complain either. If you just look at the results, there's no problem... but."
Continue spitting it out.
"That's something “that we haven't confirmed” that's happening on its own."
Serafina fans in frustration.
"Yes.“ If you leave it to that child, you'll be safe ”what rumors, I hear you, so be your own."
――Ah.
Elfriede finally understood.
This is not for the kingdom.
It's for their position.
He opens his mouth quietly but clearly.
"...If you let it stall, was it okay?"
For a moment, the air stops.
"We'll just have to stop the paperwork and wait for the issues to come out until you two are confirmed――."
"Shut up!!"
Leonard raised his voice.
"You, don't say anything unnecessary!"
Serafina spits it out too.
"Stop trying to be right. It's a shame the princess is behind the scenes!"
King, Irvin spoke heavily.
"...Elfriede"
A voice without emotion.
"Your actions have disrupted the control of the royal palace. Being competent is one thing, being legitimate is another."
With that one word, it was all over.
"If things continue like this, the royal palace will take shape “without you it won't turn”. That's unhealthy for the kingdom."
――Ah.
The moment I understood, the depths of my heart went cold.
"For the above reasons"
The King announces.
"The third princess, Elfriede, is deemed unfit to be a member of the royal family."
"The royal family has been stripped and he will be deported as of today."
The Hall of the Silent King.
Elfriede bowed deeply.
"...I understand, I was there."
It was a voice that seemed to have lost its soul.
There is no anger, no sadness.
There was just resignation.
Return the heel.
Behind him, Leonard takes a small breath.
"...Hmph, the Miscellaneous Princess."
Serafina looked away, as if she had lost interest.
The heavy door closes.
At the same time as that sound,
Elfriede finished being a princess.
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