The Crown I Will Take From You - Chapter 80

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Chapter 80

Right. My prediction was correct. My friend wasn’t listening to me at all.

While Terrence let out a sigh, Zeta answered.

“No. I understand that the Princess has never left Valdina even once since birth. This is also the Grand Duke’s first trip to Valdina.”

Right, that’s correct… Chezare’s fingers slowly drummed on the table.

As Suha said, there was no way the two could know each other.

Jason had even asked for Medeia’s name. Like some brutish fool smitten at first sight.

And the Princess…

“I don’t want to. I won’t go back.”

The faint murmuring he heard when laying down the unconscious Medeia.

Her eyes were tightly shut, and she flailed her arms and legs as if trying to escape from a nightmare.

“Calm down, Princess. Can you hear me?”

The murmuring that leaked out through her trembling lips was too weak. Chezare had to grab the struggling Princess’s shoulders and hold her down.

“I won’t be fooled again. Jason, never again…!”

Even after bringing his ear close to her lips, he could only feel bewildered. But one thing he clearly understood.

Jason. The name that flowed from the Princess’s mouth was definitely Jason.

“It seemed like she knew him.”

The index finger that had been drumming on the table stopped and drew slow circles on the wood grain.

“Come to think of it, her reaction was rather strange, wasn’t it? She’s someone who never bats an eye no matter what happens.”

Garo also tilted his head in puzzlement. But Terrence still wore an indifferent expression.

“She probably recognized them as the Kazen delegation. The delegation was supposed to arrive soon, but they were brazenly stirring up trouble in Valdina’s streets, so she might have been surprised. There are plenty of possibilities.”

“Hmm, I suppose so. Come to think of it, from the Princess’s position needing aid, she might have been quite worried.”

No. It’s not such a simple reason.

Chezare recalled the small face that had trembled like an aspen leaf.

After encountering Jason, those green eyes that flashed with desperate pleading like a cornered young beast.

Only he had noticed the shock and anxiety contained within them.

Even Jason himself had looked puzzled, not knowing the reason.

Just then, Zeta brought more news.

“And Your Highness. The 4th Princess’s guards are looking for the Princess. It seems they intend to retaliate for what happened earlier. What should we do? Your Highness?”

Though it wasn’t really Facade’s concern, Zeta was faithful to his lord’s command to report everything about the Princess.

“Cut off one limb each and send them back.”

Don’t kill them, but cut off one arm or leg each. So they can return to the 4th Princess alive.

“Boss, why stir up trouble for no reason.”

“I’m just giving a small lesson as an older brother.”

Garo and Terrence briefly exchanged glances.

What lesson—if he hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have cared whether the 4th Princess was alive or not.

“Anyway, such a nasty personality…”

Garo muttered quietly.

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Valdina Palace.

“Your Highness, please wake up.”

At the gentle shaking of her shoulder, Medeia opened her eyes.

“You wouldn’t wake up at all.”

Neryl looked at her with worried eyes.

Last night, the Princess who had gazed at the White Manor receding beyond the carriage window had been silent, as if lost in thought about something.

She wanted to ask what was wrong, but Neryl refrained. Sometimes silence could be more comforting.

“Your Highness, are you alright?”

At the face full of respect and affection, Medeia felt reassured.

“…I had a dream.”

Right, it wasn’t real.

This is her reality now. The second chance gifted by the gods hasn’t disappeared yet.

“I had trouble sleeping last night.”

“What kind of dream did you have to look so pale?”

Her back was damp with cold sweat.

Memories from her past life that had flashed by.

The vivid malice that had been clearly targeting her beneath the surface.

“It was a nightmare.”

One that she would never return to or repeat,

just a midnight nightmare.

“You’ve been pushing yourself too hard lately, so it’s understandable. But Your Highness, a dream is just a dream. Please don’t worry too much about it.”

“Right. A dream is just a dream.”

Medeia mechanically repeated Neryl’s words.

“I’ll bring wash water. The air is still cold, so please don’t come out yet.”

After Neryl left, Medeia raised her head. Dawn was breaking outside the window.

Soon the Kazen delegation would arrive.

And he would come.

“It’s okay. It won’t repeat.”

Medeia muttered to herself.

The small murmur spreading over the cool dawn air sounded both ominous and desperate.

“This time will be different.”

Veins stood out on the back of her hand as she silently gripped the sheets tightly.

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Valdina Palace.

Under the bright sky, sunlight beat down more harshly than ever.

Blinking their dazzled eyes, Valdina’s nobles gathered in small groups at the palace entrance.

They were there to greet the entering imperial delegation.

Normally they wouldn’t have waited in person like this, but the imperial delegation had specified this exact time.

As if the Valdinians had to endure such hardship while waiting until they appeared.

“Your Highness. It’s fortunate you’re wearing a veil. The sunlight is too strong.”

“Mm.”

Medeia was the only royal present to greet the delegation today. Behind her stood Sisear, rubbing his tired eyes.

The Queen Mother, who would gnash her teeth at any Kazen person, had long since locked the doors of the Queen Mother’s Palace. It was fortunate.

If she had known about this subtle harassment, the Queen Mother would have been furious and simply chased the delegation away.

“They’re coming.”

In the distance, the Kazen Royal Family’s carriage could be seen passing through the palace gate.

“Ahem, ahem!”

The Regent quickly positioned himself at the very front of the group.

The splendid robes he wore and the gold thread embroidery glittered brilliantly in the sunlight.

The Valdina ministers stirred at seeing the Regent’s excessive attire.

“Your Highness, isn’t gold thread a color only His Majesty can use? The Regent must think he’s the King or something.”

“Shh.”

Medeia cautioned Saya.

‘When the moon is full, it’s bound to wane.’

Even without her saying it aloud, those who found him disagreeable were increasing.

Soon the rattling carriage wheels stopped.

The large carriage door opened, and the first to step onto the black carpet was Count Kensington.

The Princess descended with her escort.

“This is Her Highness Angelique Graeme Cazen of the Kazen Empire.”

“Welcome, Your Highness Princess.”

The Regent and his wife spread their arms to greet the delegation. Their manner seemed to imitate the master of the palace.

However, before 4th Princess Angelique could even step foot, she first raised her head to survey the sky above and said this.

“Oh my… This is Valdina’s Royal Palace?”

At the Princess’s words, the Kazen people snorted in agreement and swept their eyes over the palace with contempt.

“It’s this small? How shabby!”

The Princess’s whispered voice was loud enough for anyone here to hear.

‘If a mere young princess acts like this, just how much do they look down on our Valdina!’

The Valdinians swallowed their anger inwardly.

Count Kensington swallowed a sigh. The immature Princess had ruined the start of the delegation, and this would be hard to reverse.

‘It’s going to be a long road ahead.’

Just as the atmosphere between the two nations was growing increasingly cold, a savior appeared.

“Valdina’s Royal Palace has great elegance.”

It was Jason, who had stepped down from the following carriage.

“Surely it’s the product of the lofty pride and courage of the land protected by the Sage.”

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