I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit - Chapter 178

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I walked down the corridor with Viscount Biatonn’s escort.
“Are we going to the Office?”
“No. His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress have summoned the Princess to the Bedroom.”
When having a conversation, the location mattered.
Depending on the place, one’s attire would differ, and the manner in which one approached the conversation had to change as well.
The location determined what station and mindset one should adopt.
‘They’re calling for me as their daughter.’
My heart grew even heavier.
Perhaps I was driving nails into my Mother and Father’s hearts.
This idea of becoming bait myself to draw out Wilhelm—I suspect even my Mother and Father would have opposed it.
Still, I believed this method was the best option.
The world was already on the brink of war.
Though they hadn’t formally declared war on each other, collisions were erupting everywhere to the point that one could say war had already begun.
‘The world has split in two.’
Those who supported Villorian.
And those who supported the Magical Federation.
Ordinary neighbors were beginning to draw blades against each other and harbor hatred.
This was not the world I had hoped for.
Viscount Biatonn asked.
“What are you holding in your hand?”
“Newspapers released yesterday.”
“May I take a look?”
[All of this is due to the excessive greed of the Villorian Imperial Family, led by Princess Isabel.]
[It was Princess Isabel who first broke the peace.]
There was no point in hiding it anyway, so I willingly showed him the newspapers.
Viscount Biatonn’s expression grew very dark.
“I hope you won’t be hurt by such nonsense. All of the Princess’s actions were warm….”
“I know.”
I had experienced this sort of thing in my previous life too.
Perhaps this is what they call an inescapable fate.
Back then, I had been the subject of much gossip and had felt deeply wounded.
Viscount Biatonn looked at me with pitying eyes.
“Are you alright?”
“Yes. Because I understand why they’re doing this.”
In my previous life, I had no idea why people pointed fingers at me.
My only fault was being ill.
My only misfortune was not having Mother and Father.
At that time, I couldn’t understand at all why I had to receive so much malicious criticism.
But now it’s different.
Looking at Viscount Biatonn’s worried face, I gave him a gentle smile.
“I understand.”
“You understand?”
“The Magic Federation is trying to frame the narrative in their favor by any means necessary. Based on their five-hundred-year track record of manipulating public opinion and inciting the masses.”
“….”
“They need to create a frame that says ‘Villorian is an aggressor that destroys peace’ for their own benefit. And they needed a common enemy to unite public opinion. Unfortunately, that happened to be me.”
“…That must be upsetting?”
“No.”
I shook my head.
Before long, I drew near to my parents’ bedroom.
“I don’t think this is something to be upset about.”
“….”
“I think this is something to be angry about.”
I once saw something like this on a TV program.
It was a lawyer saying that the term ‘sexual shame’ was incorrect.
The argument seemed to be that the victim suffered harm, so why should it be shame?
He said it was natural to feel sexual anger, not sexual shame.
He said if someone suddenly hit me on the street, that shouldn’t be shameful—it should make me angry.
I think the same way.
“I’m not upset.”
As always, I found Viscount Biatonn beautiful.
Those eyes genuinely concerned for me felt excessive and luxurious to me.
“I’m furious.”
* * *
My Biological Father and Mother were seated at the table in relatively comfortable clothing.
There was a slight difference, though.
Mother wore silk pajamas that looked truly comfortable.
Father had relaxed his formality somewhat, but he was still wearing his uniform.
Whenever I saw him, he always wore his uniform, and even when I asked if it was uncomfortable, he said it wasn’t uncomfortable at all.
Yet when he trained in swordsmanship, he wore genuinely comfortable clothes, and honestly, I’m not sure why he does that.
Mother spoke.
“I’ve heard the general outline of things.”
Father’s lips were moving silently.
It seemed Mother had imposed silence on him.
In the Emperor’s Office, Father holds supreme command, but in private spaces, Mother is clearly the strongest.
“Is it true that you volunteered to become bait yourself?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
“I understand your heart, but this is far too dangerous. Your mother and I could pluck the stars from the sky if it’s what you desire, but we cannot accept this approach.”
I naturally expected as much.
Rather than burden me with such risk, my parents would choose war with the entire world and still have strength to spare.
Thinking of that, my heart swelled with emotion.
Even if the whole world pointed fingers at me, at least I had two people who would be my shield.
I felt reassured and grateful.
“Looking at these newspapers, Wilhelm is deliberately provoking me. It’s partly to build justification, but ultimately, I believe he wants to create openings in my defenses. Whenever the opportunity arises, he’ll attempt to abduct me.”
In that instant, the newspaper before my eyes was torn to shreds.
It was as if it had been fed through a shredder.
“You. Didn’t I tell you to stop showing that menacing expression? If you keep doing that, your daughter might start to dislike her father.”
“…I didn’t do anything.”
In truth, I saw nothing with my own eyes.
Though I couldn’t be certain, it seemed he had drawn his blade at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
‘This is becoming quite real.’
So many of the world’s strongest had appeared, and I could now tangibly feel that my Biological Father, already the world’s strongest, had become even more formidable.
“You didn’t do anything? Then why did that newspaper tear itself apart?”
“I’m not entirely sure myself.”
“You’re swearing on me and you really don’t know?”
“….”
My Biological Father, afflicted with a curse that prevented him from lying when swearing on Mother, wore an awkward expression.
I burst into laughter.
It was amusing that even the world’s strongest had such a glaring weakness.
It might have been somewhat disrespectful, but watching Mother and Biological Father bicker was rather endearing.
“Mother, Biological Father. Please listen to what I have to say. I didn’t make this decision lightly either.”
“Go ahead.”
“They definitely want to provoke me. They’re showing it openly. Normally, they would have worked more covertly and subtly. In other words, they’re also desperate. Time is not on their side. If I show even the slightest opening, they’ll inevitably move. Giving them less time to prepare could actually be far more advantageous for us.”
Mother and Biological Father listened to me in silence.
I persuaded them with reason and logic.
“As much as I show openings, they will too. Besides, I’ve mastered Dimensional Severance Barrier. This isn’t known to the world, and I can protect my own body for at least a few seconds. Those few seconds should be enough time to set everything right.”
“….”
“Even knowing it’s a trap, they have no choice but to move. It will be their last chance, after all. If that’s the case, I believe we must fully exploit that situation and environment.”
My Biological Father acknowledged that my words were correct.
“Everything you say is right.”
Yet it seemed he had no intention of listening to me.
Even if the logic was sound, it didn’t seem to be the right answer for him.
My Biological Father spoke.
“Villorian has the power to sweep away everything.”
I know that too.
With the dragons’ support, it became all the more certain.
Villorian’s military might was overwhelming.
But that wasn’t what I wanted.
“But half the world would be destroyed.”
War had to be avoided.
So many young people just beginning to flourish, powerless elderly, innocent children would die.
The greatest victims of war are always the weakest among us.
“I don’t wish to leave my name upon a desolate world.”
The spear honed by logic and reason could not pierce through my Mother and Father’s hearts.
“Please help me leave behind a name that is a little more beautiful.”
Now I understand that the Imperial Spring refers to me.
It may be harsh for my Mother and Father, but I have conveyed my will to them.
“I hope my remaining three springs will be warm.”
I wish for a world where people do not hate and fight one another.
If my remaining three years pass in such a manner, if I do nothing out of fear, then I become someone unworthy of receiving this gift.
“I hope smiles are preserved on people’s faces.”
What is self-evident to some becomes desperately precious to others.
Peace and ordinary days that are granted to some may become desperately needed by others.
“I hope children will not lose their Mother and Father.”
That is truly a painful and sorrowful thing.
The feeling of being left alone in a frightening world is truly terrible and wretched.
“I hope loving husbands and wives will not be separated.”
“….”
“I hope families will sit together at the dinner table in the evening, sharing gentle conversation and the comfort of ordinary days.”
“….”
“I hope the world that remains in my final memories will not be stained by war.”
“….”
“I hope the world I will remember becomes a little more beautiful, and the world that will remember me becomes a little warmer.”
I conveyed my heart with sincerity.
“Please help me.”

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