Chapter 19. Push and pull to get what you want. (6)
He answered while looking at Princess Violet’s face.
“Why are you curious about my schedule?”
“Just answer me.”
“Well, it’s empty for now.”
It was a different answer than the one I gave to Mikel. Because I had saved time just for this moment.
“Hmm, really?”
Princess Violet’s purple eyes glowed like jewels.
“Then let me make you a good offer.”
It was a moment that reminded me of Cain, who had approached me before with a ‘proposal’.
‘Hmm, indeed.’
For someone who talks like that, I’ve never come across a really good offer.
“What is your suggestion?”
“I’m thinking of going to the festival tomorrow evening.”
Princess Violet crossed her arms and stared at me.
“Then take charge of my directions.”
For a suggestion, the tone sounded very much like an order.
“It serves as a guide and also as an escort in unexpected situations.”
Princess Violet’s fingers twitched.
“I heard you sparred with Lord Mikel this time? I heard you have considerable swordsmanship skills. I guess that’s trustworthy.”
“…….”
In short, he was a chore worker.
I held off on answering for now and asked a question.
“What does the princess have to do with the commoners’ festival?”
“I’m just curious about the lives of commoners. As a member of the royal family, it’s important to know exactly about them, right?”
It was a very unreliable statement.
Princess Violet’s goal in life was to enjoy the luxury and wealth that a princess could enjoy.
“You’re not just going out because you want to have fun, are you?”
“no it’s not?”
“Tell me honestly. Aren’t you trying to experience the culture of the common people?”
“I said no!”
Princess Violet completely denied what I said. But her eyes were sparkling with desire for the festival, especially the night festival.
‘No, it’s too bad.’
I chuckled as I looked at Princess Violet’s innocent face. The reason I am so confident is not just because of Princess Violet’s temperament.
‘It was one of the big events in the original work.’
On the day of the festival, Princess Violet bypasses the guards and secretly goes out to have fun. She and, naturally, she meets the main character, Cain.
Cain tried to send her back to the imperial palace like a young man who lived an upright life, but Princess Violet would not obey.
The two people, who were bickering, become embroiled in various incidents, and their feelings grow deeper… … .
‘But it’s a development.’
The problem is that an incident occurred that never occurred in the original work. It’s also centered around me.
Originally, the plan was to stimulate the princess’s competitive spirit and make her play the game. After winning there, I tried to come up with an excuse to meet her saint.
‘Isn’t it natural to take advantage of an opportunity when it comes?’
He tilted his head slightly, hiding his dark intentions.
“Hmm, I see. It has such a deep meaning.”
“Do you understand now?”
Princess Violet’s face showed the arrogance typical of the royal family. Her expression showed that no matter what she said, the other person would definitely accept it and that she would be grateful for this offer.
“Try to find a reasonably ordinary carriage tomorrow. I plan to board it at the imperial palace.”
For something I had just come up with, a very smooth plan flowed out.
“We’ll change carriages there and leave right away. Make sure you’re well prepared.”
Of course, I had no intention of accepting this offer kindly.
“Why me?”
“……what?”
Princess Violet’s eyes widened. She smiled her crooked smile at her.
“I haven’t said yes yet.”
“…….”
Princess Violet held her breath for a moment as if she was shocked.
“……under!”
Soon she laughed out loud and glared at me.
“You dare disobey my orders? Do you know what kind of place this is?”
His eyes were fierce, as if he was trying to hide his wounded pride.
“What kind of position is it? It’s a position to take care of the immature princess.”
Instead of comforting the wound, he instead opened it up.
“I will decline the offer.”
Princess Violet’s eyes momentarily wavered at the firm tone of voice. She straightened her expression and asked in her disapproving tone.
“Why are you refusing? Is that really the only reason?”
“I’m not an idle person. I’m busy.”
“I heard you have an empty schedule for tomorrow?”
“Because it’s more profitable to do other things at that time.”
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“Are you out of your mind?”
The princess’s voice became lower, as if she was having trouble holding back her boiling anger.
“Are you going to turn down this honorable position of personally accompanying me by my side?”
Princess Violet lifted her chin and showed pride.
“This is a position that everyone covets, but everyone is anxious to get it.”
“Then shouldn’t you just give it to those people?”
Despite Princess Violet’s cajoling, I just snorted.
“Instead of holding on to people who don’t like it, make them do it to those who say they are impatient.”
“Those people…!”
Princess Violet huffed and then bit her lip.
“Those people, what?”
“Oh really!”
Princess Violet got angry and put her mask back on. It meant that I didn’t want to show my expression.
“…….”
She crossed her arms and just stared at the scenery outside the balcony for a while. The sound of slightly heavy breathing filled the quiet balcony.
I waited quietly without provoking the princess. Until she opened her mouth herself.
“If you go with those people…”
Eventually, Princess Violet let out a soft voice.
“……It’s not really fun.”
It was his honest intentions that were finally revealed.
“The escort knights always keep an eye on me. If they think I’m in any danger, they’ll stop me.”
Princess Violet grumbled in frustration.
“Going with those guys is just boring. Plus, they tell your majesty and your mother about everything they see. It’s annoying.”
“There’s nothing they can do about it because that’s their mission.”
“Are you siding with them now? Don’t you know that the last guard was fired because of you?”
Princess Violet glanced at me from the corner of her eye. Phew, she sighed and continued her words.
“But I’m not mad at you for choosing someone else.”
“There are so many great spiritualists in this empire.”
“Hmph, they’re all just dark-hearted people.”
Princess Violet made a pouty face.
“Carlo, that sly snake-like person already pushed my son into it.”
“You mean Cain Sud Ardante?”
“Yes. They said they would come as part of the official entourage.”
Princess Violet stared at me as if checking my reaction.
“I said I would think about it for now. I didn’t really feel like it.”
Somehow, I did well, right? It was as if he was saying this. I was captured in Princess Violet’s eyes.
“I think it would be fun to go with you.”
“hmm.”
“Isn’t this your first harvest festival too? It will be quite fun. Why not think again?”
Princess Violet’s suggestion was quite worth hearing. Even more so than she was at first, when she was extremely arrogant.
‘Where, then…’ … .’
Since I’ve only been pushing so far, it was time to start pulling.
“Hmm….”
As she tilted her head and pretended to be contemplating, a slight look of nervousness appeared on Princess Violet’s face.
“If you keep getting upset like that, should I just hand it over to someone else?”
“Is that so?”
“…….”
When the provocation backfired, Princess Violet raised her eyebrows.
“If the princess would grant me just one request, I am willing to reconsider.”
“……ask?”
I intentionally used the word request instead of suggestion. So that the princess can be more interested.
“Yes. It’s a request that only the princess can grant.”
When the emphasis was placed on the words ‘only the princess’, Princess Violet’s eyes sparkled.
“What is it? Which one is it?”
“that is…….”
He trailed off, pretending to be thinking about it, then slowly shook his head.
“…No, I said something unnecessary.”
“Oh, what is it!”
Princess Violet approached closely, impatient.
“Tell me quickly! What do you mean?”
His eyes flashed evilly as if he wouldn’t leave him alone if I didn’t say something right away.
“Are you willing to listen to my request?”
“You have to know what it is to listen to me.”
“I’ll tell you only if you agree to listen.”
“Oh really.”
Princess Violet was conflicted for a moment. He seemed worried that I might ask him an outrageous or strange request.
“Don’t worry. It’s not a request that would tarnish the princess’s face.”
“Hmm….”
Princess Violet looked at me carefully as if she were measuring me, and eventually nodded.
“Yes, something. Tell me. What is it?”
… … at las.
A smile of conversion appeared at the permission that was finally given. It was truly a great benefit to be able to get this opportunity from the princess with just a little bit of wordplay on her part.
“in fact…….”
Although he hesitated, he opened his mouth as if he had the courage to speak.
“I have lived a not very faithful life.”
“hmm.”
“I was very hesitant to tell the princess that directly. It is a well-known fact in the empire that the royal family is faithful.”
Princess Violet’s face became strange. As for her, she had never attended a mass at the temple before.
The reason was that it was annoying and boring. She thought that if she had time, she might as well play one more game at the casino.
“Hmm, so?”
Princess Violet tried to appear calm and urged her next words.
“But while watching the consecration ceremony earlier, it occurred to me that God’s miracles really do exist.”
He acted as if he was very impressed.
“So, I would like to have a private prayer meeting with the saint.”
“A private prayer meeting?”
“Yes. That opportunity only comes to the royal family or high-ranking nobles, so I was very coveted.”
“Hmm.”
Princess Violet was lost in thought for a moment with a serious face.
“It’s a private prayer meeting….”
That meant she also had to participate in a prayer meeting she didn’t like very much.
It was an unpleasant situation for the princess.
“Why not?”
He slightly tilted his head towards Princess Violet. Her eyebrows slightly drooped and she looked at her from that angle where she looked her best when caught in the moonlight.
Princess Violet’s lips moved as she stared at me blankly.
“Okay.”
“Is that true?”
As she folded the corners of her eyes and smiled, Princess Violet nodded firmly again.
“Yeah, that’s it. It’s easy enough.”
Indeed, that tomboy princess said she would go to mass on her own. If the Empress found out, her eyes would roll over.
“So you accept my offer?”
“Good. I’ll go to mass tomorrow morning and then see you in the evening.”
“good.”
Princess Violet smiled as if she was satisfied.
“Then we’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
It was a satisfactory transaction.
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Saint Rachel has hated everything in the world since yesterday. She didn’t like it at first, but she hated it even more.
‘Ugh it’s frustrating.’
I had no motivation or appetite. I cried and got angry all day yesterday and I was exhausted.
I just lay down in my room and breathed. Meanwhile, the surrounding situation further aggravated her temper.
“Oh my God! The number of people wanting to become priests has doubled!”
“Donations have also increased tremendously! We have reached an all-time high!”
“The prestige of our church is growing day by day!”
The priests made a fuss and looked at Rachel with envious eyes.
“All of this is thanks to the saint!”
“God’s Beloved!”
“Ah, I am so proud to serve the saint!”
There was no chaos like this.
I wanted to kill the humans in this damn temple first. On the contrary, they only exalted the name of the church, so much so that their clothes exploded and they almost died.
‘ah! it’s annoying!’
She was unable to show her emotions in front of priests as she maintained the image of a benevolent saint.
In the end, I just had to grab the skirt. The more she thought, the more gloomy she became and had trouble sleeping at night.
‘Oh, I’m tired.’
I was barely able to lift my heavy eyelids and finish morning mass.
“So, it’s breaking news!”
A priest came with news that was astounding.
“The princess says she will say mass!”
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