The Reincarnated Count’s Daughter Is the Strongest as She Is Loved by the Spirits, Though She Is Only Wishing for Regular Romance! - Chapter 18.2
Multiple people, including my parents and Big Brother Chris, had been asking to meet me. The reason I could refuse was because my father had explicitly stated that I wouldn’t attend tea parties until I turned six.
However, the time for seclusion in the territory is coming to an end. By next year, I must attend tea parties, so Big Brother Chris thinks it’s essential to create connections with royal family members who are likely to support me before that happens.
I can understand Big Brother Chris’s thoughts, and I also realize that it’s not possible for Verisario and the royal family to be at odds. Therefore, as the oldest person in the room, I’m trying to find a way to settle the matter. I squeezed all the wisdom I didn’t have.
There’s just one major issue. In my previous life, I was what you might call an otaku. As you can see from the cause of my death, I spent more time in front of my computer than going out.
I had friends. There was a girl who helped me manage the booth at Comiket and there were nights spent discussing our favorite anime while having a drink. However, that was because we shared common interests.
How do I talk to a royal VIP without being rude, childish or unnatural for a child ?
Isn’t the level too difficult?
“I see. It’s not that you hate Her Majesty, right ?”
Being asked something like that, who would actually say, “I hate her” ?
It’s not that I dislike her, but I still can’t say I like her because I have lingering distrust regarding the spirits. So, I tilted my head in surprise.
“Do you think you can get along with us ?”
“Your mother and Her Majesty are good friends, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right. Do you think you and I can become good friends too?”
“What do you think?”
“Dia, what’s wrong? We don’t have much time.”
Chris moved to the side of the sofa, put his hand on the armrest, and looked into my face. Even though he said he wants to be an ally, I don’t know how to steer the conversation.
I wish Big Brother Chris could guide the conversation smoothly like in a business meeting, but it’s not possible with the Crown Prince around. The Crown Prince probably hasn’t had many conversations with younger girls, and I’m struggling with how to talk without making him uncomfortable.
Oh well, I’ll just throw the ball to the other side !
“Well then, what should I do? Please tell me clearly.”
The Crown Prince blinked a few times in response to my reply and sighed as he ruffled his bangs.
“Do you have any intention of marrying me?”
“Andrew?!”
“What?!”
Before I could respond, my big brothers immediately went on guard.
Well, the conversation certainly got straight to the point.
Big sister doesn’t mind that kind of thing, you know.
“I’m not trying to force you. Just asking.”
“To a five-year-old?”
“I first met Chris when I was five too.”
Tell me more about that story!
“You’re avoiding the royal family, aren’t you? I heard from Chris that you’ve made it clear that you have no intention of marrying a prince. The Spirit King also said that anyone who goes against your will should be eliminated. So, no one can force you. It’s up to you to choose. It seems you’ll start attending tea parties starting next year. There will be a competition to make you fall in love.”
“Even though, engagements start at fifteen, right?”
“Even so. What concerns me is that, unfortunately, by the time you enter the academy, I’ll have already graduated from elementary education. But my younger brother is just about the same age as you.”
“Do you think I will choose Prince Eldred?”
“You might come to like him, don’t you think? And if that happens, there will undoubtedly be another power struggle.”
I can confidently say that there is no such future. When you add the age since my reincarnation, I’m already over thirty, you know?
I don’t have that kind of single-mindedness that would allow me to sacrifice other things for love now.
“I don’t want to go through princess education. I struggle with the abstract way nobles speak. And above all, I don’t want to become the empress.”
“Don’t girls usually want to become empresses?”
“I don’t want a job with such a big responsibility that leaves a pit in my stomach.”
“Well, what if the person you fall in love with ends up ascending the throne?”
“I’ll break up with him.”
Why are my brothers so surprised ?
If they think that girls should be devoted to the person they fall in love with, or live for the person they love, they need to reconsider their thoughts.
As a modern person, that’s impossible for me.
I want my married life to be with someone I can respect and cooperate with. In other words, it’s your partner in life, a buddy.
“In fact, I won’t date anyone who has that possibility.”
“That’s amazing. You can say it so clearly.”
Yes. I can’t stand the idea of going through princess education. There are so many other things I want to do.
“But I’m sure my brother will try to get closer to you.”
“Is that so ?”
“That’s right. You should be more aware of how cute you are.”
Ooooh. He gave me a royal smile and said something like a pick-up line in a slightly lower voice than usual.
The Crown Prince is scary.
“Dia has no intention of becoming a princess of any country. If you still think you can’t stabilize the country without Dia’s help, then you should hand over the position of crown prince to your younger brother.”
“You’re as straightforward as ever.”
Wow, both Chris and the Crown Prince look so serious. Do they always interact like this?
“So, in what way should I approach you so that you don’t dislike me ? It’s fine now because Her Majesty and Mrs. Verisario are on good terms right now, but I want to be on good terms with Verisario in my generation as well.”
“Aren’t you already close with Big Brother Chris ?”
“He prioritizes you over me, so that won’t work.”
Big Brother Chris, you’re unwavering.
“Then, His Highness, please become my older brother as well.”
“Huh ?”
“So that my little sister doesn’t attract strange bugs, please protect her too, Your Highness.”
“Hahaha. This is good.”
The Crown Prince leaned back, sinking into the chair, and burst into laughter, looking genuinely amused.
“In that case, let me give you some brotherly advice. It might be a bit early for a five-year-old, but it’s good to consider the position of the person you like.”
“Eh ?”
“You have the power to influence even the empress, and you are also beginning to have personal financial power through the company. If you don’t choose a man with a certain position and power, the other man will be crushed.”
Ah… I hadn’t considered the consequences for the other person.
I see. The person I love might end up in a position where they are envied.
“Choose someone who I can genuinely wish happiness for as a brother. If you do that, I’ll lend my utmost support to protect that man. Otherwise, there’s a risk that your lover might face the danger of assassination.”
assassination?
The person I fell in love with?
Does this include threats?
It felt like the temperature in the room suddenly dropped.
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Translated by : Cutae30