Me, a Princess? My Lord! - Chapter 55

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Chapter 55

“It’s going to be quite noisy for a while.”

Deshion said as he sat on the drawing room sofa, looking around.

“But since we’re strictly controlling access to the Royal Palace, as long as you stay inside here, you should be able to avoid troublesome situations with people.”

“They say the center of a storm is calm. The country has been turned upside down, yet only this place remains peaceful.”

Noah, who had come with Deshion, grinned as he set down a stack of newspapers on the table.

Heidi pulled them toward herself and began examining them one by one.

“Shocking, breaking news, paternity scandal…”

The newspapers, filled with all sorts of sensational words, were talking about yesterday’s events not just on the front page but on every page.

“I naturally knew the world would be in an uproar, but it’s faster than I thought. It happened yesterday, so how can the newspapers be talking about it today already?”

“Well, that’s because this friend and I prepared in advance.”

Noah answered playfully, straightening his shoulders.

“I put in some effort. Such important matters shouldn’t be left for only the nobles to discuss. Of course, thanks to that, my workload has increased dozens of times…”

Heidi tilted her head and asked.

“But there’s still been no contact from The Sun Palace.”

Surely there must be many things he wanted to ask and say, yet until afternoon, The King had sent no message to Heidi.

Deshion answered in a calm voice.

“His Majesty probably needs time to organize his thoughts too. When there’s too much to say, sometimes you can’t say anything at all.”

Heidi nodded.

“That’s actually better. I honestly… don’t really know what I should say to His Majesty either.”

“There must be many things that need to be resolved between you two. But there will be plenty of time for conversation in the future.”

“…”

“Soon, people from the Grand Palace will be sent. Only after they confirm everything once more and everything becomes certain will His Majesty make his decision.”

Heidi nodded and asked.

“Then what should I do?”

“Until you’re recognized as a princess, Noah and I will move public opinion. So for now, you can focus on adapting to life here.

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

Noah, who seemed hungry as he picked at the refreshments, spoke.

“You’ll need to be careful since there are many of Anastasia’s people. Do you know how many nobles have been raising their voices recently, saying Anastasia should be declared the heir? It was beyond imagination.”

“…”

“They were so enthusiastic. I thought they were people who had some weakness exposed.”

Noah shuddered as if disgusted.

“Once you become a princess, you’ll be frantically busy from then on, so it wouldn’t be bad to enjoy this brief moment of leisure now.”

Noah dusted off his hands and stood up, saying.

“If you need anything, feel free to ask. I’ll probably have to practically live in the palace anyway…”

“Thank you.”

After Noah left, grumbling about having a mountain of work to do, Heidi sat facing Deshion alone.

Somehow, a strangely awkward atmosphere flowed between them.

Deshion, who had been quietly observing Heidi’s complexion, opened his lips.

“Did you sleep a little yesterday?”

“A little. I thought I wouldn’t be able to sleep at all, but I did manage to sleep briefly.”

“Are there any inconveniences?”

“No, everyone is treating me well. They’re kind.”

Heidi smiled slightly and nodded. Though it was an unfamiliar environment, thanks to Sheila and the other maids welcoming her so warmly, she was able to relax quickly.

“Actually, I thought His Majesty would give you The Southern Palace.”

At Deshion’s words, Heidi’s eyes widened.

“Why?”

“Because it was built relatively recently and is well-maintained. The Western Palace has been empty for such a long time…”

“I see. But this place is also clean and comfortable, isn’t it?”

Heidi said, looking around. Though there were no fancy decorations, it was an overall bright and cheerful space.

“This is my first time visiting too, and I was a bit surprised. I only knew it as an unused palace… but it seems to have been consistently maintained.”

Deshion cast his gaze out the window. The lush green garden scenery filled the large window like a painting.

Heidi, who had been stealing glances at Deshion, opened her mouth.

“Does Eloise know too?”

“Yes, she knows. I told her when I went back yesterday.”

“…”

“She accepted it better than I expected.”

Heidi’s eyes widened greatly.

“Really?”

Deshion nodded.

“I thought she’d be disappointed… but from the time I returned to the estate with you, she had been sensing that something was strange.”

“…”

“She said you don’t need to understand everything in order to love.”

Deshion met Heidi’s eyes.

“She asked me to tell you this. She doesn’t know what you’re doing, but she hopes you’ll definitely succeed.”

* * *

“Your Majesty.”

Noah, who had entered the study, bowed lightly. The King, who had been standing by the window looking at the distant scenery, slowly turned around.

“I believe there’s still some time before the meeting.”

“Yes, that’s correct. However…”

As Noah hesitated without continuing his words, The King spoke.

“It seems the results are out.”

“…Yes.”

“What did the Grand Palace say?”

After hesitating briefly, Noah answered.

“It was revealed that there were no problems with the magic stone.”

Clench.

The King closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh. He felt as if the world around him was spinning.

“…I see. As expected.”

Though it was the result he had expected, his head felt dizzy as if he were learning the truth for the first time.

Perhaps he had hoped a little. That there had been some problem with the magic stone. That the one hypothesis that had been stuck in his head for months was just his own foolish delusion.

The King asked with his eyes closed.

“How is Anastasia doing?”

“She resisted for several hours, saying she couldn’t undergo the examination. She seems exhausted, and I heard she’s currently sleeping almost as if unconscious.”

“…I see.”

What about Heidi, that child?

He wanted to ask, but The King just kept his mouth shut. Somehow, asking such a thing itself felt unfair to Anastasia.

“The succession ceremony will have to be postponed. No one will object to this matter.”

“…”

“Go. It seems there will be much to discuss today.”

The King slowly opened his eyes and turned around. His face, as he left the drawing room with heavy steps, looked aged and frail as if he had become an old man in just a few days.

As he turned the corner and entered the corridor in front of the meeting room, people’s voices echoed loudly. Even with the door closed, it was so noisy that sound leaked out.

The King let out a short sigh and entered the meeting room.

“His Majesty The King has arrived, so everyone be quiet!”

When the minister knocked on the table to announce The King’s arrival, the meeting room instantly became as quiet as a mouse.

“…”

The nobles waited with bright eyes for The King to take his seat. As The King sat down, numerous people raised their hands to gain speaking rights.

The King, having looked at their faces, opened his mouth.

“I already know well what you all want to know. I’ll tell you everything, so I won’t take any questions until I finish speaking.”

“…We shall do so, Your Majesty. Ahem.”

Embarrassed coughs erupted from here and there.

The King, having taken a breath to compose himself, opened his mouth.

“I requested a re-examination from those sent by the Grand Palace, and received confirmation that the facts learned at the banquet were not mistaken.”

At that moment, the sound of sharp intakes of breath could be heard from various places.

“Since the High Priest has officially recognized her as his legitimate child, I hereby decree that Heidi Ermetel shall be named Princess of Panther, effective today.”

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