𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟕: (𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬)

“Strange. . .Is this ring really effective?”

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“I believe it is, without a doubt.

. . .However, it might not work as well on royalty.”

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“I’ve met and talked with her many times already.

It should be time for the effects to show, right?

But her attitude hasn’t changed at all. . .”

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Since the first time I met Princess Sofia, I have met and talked with her many times.

Rather, I was ambushing her to strike up a conversation.

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If the ring’s charm worked on Princess Sofia,

She should have come to see me on her own.

Nevertheless, Princess Sofia’s attitude hasn’t changed much from the beginning.

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A forced smile, a conversation carried on just to the point of not being rude.

With that, she does not seem to be drawn to me at all.

Rather, she makes a disgusted face for a moment when she sees me, and then composes her expression.

. . .Could it be that she doesn’t like me?

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It is certainly disheartening to be met with cold responses again and again.

I never experienced this coldness from the young ladies in Kokodia.

Even if they were distant once or twice, it was just a strategy.

Usually, they couldn’t bear it and would come to talk to me.

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“This might turn into a drawn-out battle.”

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“Is she going to be like this all the time?”

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How long do I have to skip classes to ambush Princess Sofia?

I’ll probably get complaints from the teachers soon.

And if my study abroad is canceled because of this, it would be unbearable.

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It was when I sighed and decided to go to class, even if it was late.

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“Um. . .are you by any chance an exchange student from Kokodia?”

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When a voice called out from behind and I turned around, it was a charming young lady.

Her face was ordinary, but she had slightly droopy eyes and large breasts.

It’s been a while since I heard such a sweet, inviting voice, and it cheered me up a little.

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That’s right. Girls should be like this.

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“That’s right, but what?”

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“Ah, I’m sorry for calling out to you all of a sudden.

I thought you might be from the Duke family since you have the same color as Aunt Idia.”

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“Huh?! You call Idia-sama ‘Aunt’? Who are you?”

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“I’m Eliza, the third prince’s daughter of this country.

Aunt Idia used to dote on me when I was little.

I was wondering how she’s been since she suddenly returned to Kokodia.

Is Aunt Idia well?”

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Idia-sama married the crown prince of this country.

So that means she’s the daughter of his younger brother. I haven’t heard that there’s another princess at the academy.

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“Ah, Idia-sama is fine.

Since you’re the third prince’s daughter, does that make you the king’s granddaughter?

Are you cousins with Princess Sofia?”

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“Yes, that’s right.

I used to interact with Sofia when we were little, but

She has always been difficult. . .even at school, she won’t talk to me.

She has no magical power, and hasn’t even properly received princess education. . .

She never appears in the social world either.”

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I felt sympathy for Princess Eliza, who looked down sadly.

I see. So Princess Sofia is like that with everyone?

She ends the conversation shortly and leaves, looking very annoyed.

I answered, feeling compassion for Princess Eliza, who is treated coldly just like me.

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“That must be tough. Actually, I’ve been treated coldly by Princess Sofia too.

I think we could at least interact more since we’re cousins.

Ah, I’m Heines Kokodia, the third prince of Kokodia.”

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“Really? The third prince?”

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“Yeah, call me Heines.

Can I call you Eliza?”

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“Yes, of course!”

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After that, Eliza told me about the internal situation of the Eugenis royal family.

How Princess Sofia was born, but she’s called the Ineligible Princess and isn’t expected to succeed,

How Eliza was raised with expectations of becoming queen because of that,

And how she’s being harassed by Princess Sofia, who doesn’t like it.

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Using the ring on Princess Sofia was a mistake.

I wouldn’t want to marry such a terrible princess, no matter what.

She lacks charm and is cold, and I knew there was a reason I felt uneasy.

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Although I was wondering what to do,

I thought about it, looking at Eliza, who smiled and linked her arm with mine.

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That’s right. Eliza said she’s the one who is expected to succeed.

If I get engaged to Eliza, there will be no problem.

. . .Since she’s even pressing her ample bosom against me like this,

I probably won’t need the ring’s charm for Eliza.

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When I looked at the chamberlain, he seemed to have the same thought and nodded.

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“Hey, Eliza.

Would you like to come to the royal villa sometime?”