The Crown I Will Take From You - Chapter 157

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Part 2, Chapter 4

In her past life, the Saint’s existence became known to the continent when Medeia and Jason were with the expedition.

“A Saint has appeared in Kazen! A divine representative has finally descended upon this land!”

The Holy Kingdom was overjoyed and came all the way to Kazen to take Rachel, who had awakened her holy power, with them.

Meanwhile, Medeia, who had returned from the expedition, was preoccupied with fighting Perdickas II for the imperial throne.

She gave the credit for killing the mad dragon to her husband, making him a hero,

and even brought in the power of her brother and homeland to finally make Jason emperor.

“Dea, wait just a little longer. As soon as the palace stabilizes, I’ll come to get you and Lian. Now you’ll become the empress of this country.”

Since they hadn’t had a formal engagement, Medeia, who couldn’t yet ascend to the imperial registry, had to stay outside the palace.

When he finally ascended to the throne, Saint Rachel came to Kazen.

To bless the new emperor.

She stayed in the imperial palace with her status as a Saint and grew close to Jason.

With her harmless and beautiful face, she charmed the expedition members and instantly won the love of the empire’s people.

And not long after, a divine oracle came down.

An oracle stating that Emperor Jason’s companion should be only one person—the Saint.

“Medeia, please understand me. I have no choice either. I can’t go against a divine oracle.”

Before Medeia could do anything about it, Jason accepted the oracle. Under the pretense of divine will, the two bound Medeia so tightly she couldn’t move.

Thus Rachel became the empress of Kazen.

While carrying her second child Lea, Medeia had to watch their wedding.

“Long live Empress Rachel!”

“The one who saved Kazen from crisis and brought the goddess’s blessing!”

Medeia’s sacrifices for the expedition and the throne struggle were also forgotten in an instant with Rachel’s presence.

Rachel thus took Medeia’s rightful place.

As Kazen’s empress or Jason’s companion.

But it seemed that wasn’t enough to satisfy her.

Rachel turned the hermits who had been guarding the first child Lian and poisoned him.

Before the tears of blood shed while holding the child who returned as a corpse had even dried, arrows targeting the second child Lea came flying.

If Jason used Medeia in front of the veil, Rachel targeted her from behind it.

She tried to steal everything of Medeia’s as if they were mortal enemies.

Medeia’s achievements, glory, and family.

Why, how could this be.

Why was a Saint, a woman chosen by the divine, so vicious?

There was no time to ask for reasons. Medeia’s past life was nothing but a war to avoid losing everything.

‘And I was defeated there.’

In the end, having lost her children and even Medeia herself dying, it was clearly Rachel’s victory.

Medeia looked at the woman before her. A fierce light gleamed in her green eyes.

‘Why… has it changed?’

The place where Rachel first opened her holy power and was revered as a Saint should have been the Kazen Empire.

But in this life, she appeared in Valdina, not Kazen. The greatest change in destiny different from her past life was happening right before Medeia’s eyes.

“On the way to Valdina, we informed the Holy Kingdom of Miss Rachel’s awakening through the temple. The temple knights will arrive in Valdina soon to escort the Saint.”

Unaware of Medeia’s confusion, Diangel’s voice was bright with excitement.

And rightly so, as the Holy Kingdom had long awaited the Saint’s return.

When news spread that this miracle had occurred on Valdina’s territory just before the upcoming empire declaration ceremony, the continent would once again focus on Valdina.

“…”

Meanwhile, Medeia stood quietly without saying a word. Far from showing joy about Valdina’s unprecedented auspicious fortune, there was no emotional change at all.

However, beneath her expressionless face, no one knew she was barely maintaining her composure by biting the inside of her mouth.

“…Your Highness the Princess?”

A silence that felt somewhat long passed.

Diangel belatedly looked back at the princess who still hadn’t said anything. The wise princess was someone he respected and was loyal to as much as the king.

“What did you say her name was?”

The voice that flowed out quietly had a slight edge to it.

The woman hesitated. Even though Diangel had introduced her as the next Saint who would soon receive the Holy Kingdom’s hospitality, the princess maintained her condescending tone.

It seemed her entrance had touched the princess’s arrogantly upright pride.

She was used to wariness. The woman naturally smiled.

“…It’s Rachel.”

The woman smiled brightly and met Medeia’s eyes.

“You’re Princess Medeia, aren’t you? Sir Diangel and the Agema kept saying only good things about how beautiful and virtuous you are…”

Her warm voice, which seemed capable of melting even strangers’ wariness, spread over the sunlight.

“But seeing you in person, those praises weren’t exaggerated at all. You’re truly beautiful.”

The woman saying this looked kind and lovely. Her benevolent eyes filled with pure admiration were like clear amethysts.

It seemed no vicious or evil person in the world could find fault in those jewel-like eyes.

“Even though I’m from a remote, insignificant background, I know of Your Highness’s reputation. They say Valdina’s development is all thanks to Your Highness.”

“…”

“Moreover, since His Majesty cherishes Your Highness so much, I could come to these plains teeming with monsters with peace of mind. Because even if something happened, Your Highness would firmly lead the nation’s affairs.”

Rachel smiled slightly.

Neryl, who was standing behind Medeia, frowned.

Though the words of that woman called the Saint were clearly filled with sweet praise, something felt unsettling.

‘Saying Her Highness leads the nation’s affairs—anyone who doesn’t know better would think our Princess covets His Majesty’s throne.’

Valdina was already sensitive about throne usurpation due to Prince Claudio the Regent’s rebellion.

Even someone who knew well the affection between the Peleus siblings would naturally develop wariness toward Medeia hearing it put this way.

Worried her displeased feelings toward the Saint might be noticed, Neryl lowered her gaze.

Meanwhile, Medeia quietly stared at Rachel as if not hearing her praise, then asked.

“If you’re from a remote area, where exactly are you from?”

Even at this unexpected question, the picture-perfect Rachel answered without showing any displeasure.

“As Sir Diangel mentioned earlier, I’m from a small village in the Orphio Mountains located south of the plains. It’s not big, but it has a clean atmosphere—”

“Orphio was once under Kazen’s rule.”

Medeia cut off Rachel’s words.

“Then it would be difficult to consider you a Valdinian. If you were born and raised in a Kazen vassal state, you wouldn’t truly understand the real significance of why His Majesty had to personally head to these monster-infested plains.”

“…”

“It’s because whether it’s the plains or here, it’s all land and people that Valdina protects as part of this country.”

Rachel seemed momentarily speechless, then soon drooped her soft eyebrows.

“Please forgive me. I seem to have said something unnecessary and upset Your Highness.”

Moisture quickly filled her beautiful violet eyes.

Under the princess’s pressure, which didn’t hide its coldness, all her courage seemed to have finally disappeared.

Medeia looked down at her calmly.

“That’s not it. I was merely pointing out that a commoner can only see from a commoner’s perspective.”

“…”

The atmosphere turned cold.

A commoner. Wasn’t this pointing out Rachel’s rural origins?

This wasn’t the first time the princess had calmly opened her mouth to point out logic step by step. But usually, her target was a villain.

People were surprised that the princess didn’t even spare the Saint’s dignity, yet couldn’t rashly intervene. Even Peleus hesitated at his sister’s unusually different demeanor.

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