Chapter 373: An Older Sister’s Heart
“If we’re talking about things we need to think about, it’s not just the person you proposed to, Rezamiliana-oneesama, we’ve got our own issues too, right?”
As Elizalina said this, shifting her thoughts, Rezamiliana nodded.
“That’s true.”
“We’d already been thinking things through and taking action, but Felisiana and Violet ended up making Father angry the other day, and now he seems pretty worked up, so we might have to move a bit faster than we originally planned.”
Up until now, the king had remained in the throne room, issuing orders to his subordinates. But after the recent incident, he had finally begun to leave the throne room and act directly.
Because of that, Elizalina and the others were being forced to act sooner than intended.
“I see… Felisiana and Violet angered Father because he tried to make Violet switch sides, but failed. Was that it?”
Since Elizalina had properly shared with Rezamiliana what she heard from Felisiana,
Rezamiliana spoke as if recalling it, and Elizalina nodded repeatedly.
“Yeah, that’s it! Just imagining it is hilarious, I really wish I could’ve seen it!”
“If he understood Violet even a little, he would have known she would never betray Felisiana… but because he only looks at profit, he doesn’t see people’s hearts at all…”
In this country, the one with the greatest authority is the king.
Because of that, he likely believed that with a single command, even Violet would obey him.
But in reality, that wasn’t the case.
Violet’s loyalty and feelings were devoted to Felisiana,
Leaving no room for the king’s orders to take hold.
“Speaking of Felisiana and Violet, they’re going to gather again next time along with Florence, so I was thinking we could talk then about Father, and the nobles on his side who’ve been getting more active under his orders. Is that okay?”
“Yes, that’s fine… the country Father aims for is one that values only profit, not people’s hearts, not even its citizens… as princesses born into this nation, we have a duty to ensure it doesn’t become such a country.”
“Yeah, yeah! …Well, for me, it’s less about being a princess or for the country, and more about doing it for the boy I love.”
“Heh, that’s just like you.”
After saying that, Rezamiliana paused briefly.
“The old me might have said you lacked the qualities of a princess… but now, I can understand those feelings.”
“…! Rezamiliana-oneesama…”
It wasn’t that Rezamiliana had been immature before.
On the contrary, her mindset as royalty had always been refined, and that hadn’t changed even now.
But still, Rezamiliana-oneesama’s heart has become broader, more flexible than before…
Sensing that her older sister’s character was growing in a better direction, Elizalina felt a happiness as if it were her own growth, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly.
“However, that and one’s conduct as royalty are separate matters… I would still like you to try to behave with a bit more elegance befitting a princess.”
“Ehh? Even if you say that, Rezamiliana-oneesama, you loosen up a little in front of the person you like too, don’t you?”
“Th-that is… more importantly, we’ve talked too long, let’s finish the breakfast in front of us before it gets cold.”
“Ah! You’re dodging it! Hey, at least tell me how you loosen up…”
After that as well, Elizalina continued pressing Rezamiliana, and the two spent a lively breakfast together.