The Reincarnated Count’s Daughter Is the Strongest as She Is Loved by the Spirits, Though She Is Only Wishing for Regular Romance! - Chapter 21.1
Chapter 21 : Assault on the Imperial Palace.
Diadora’s perspective in “The Cause of Stomach Pain”.
Ever since I turned six years old, I have been able to do a lot of things. If I have proper guards, I can even go outside the castle. It’s my first time in the town in six years.
The ban on attending tea parties is also lifted. I can also host my own tea party and invite friends. Inviting kids from other territories who visited during the summer to the castle is also allowed. I can even go visit them when invited.
What I have to attend right away is a tea party hosted by Her Majesty the Empress. She is the one who must be given priority over everyone else, right?
The maids have been putting in a lot of work since this morning. They polish every inch of my body, so my hair and skin become radiant. I can’t help but think it’s a bit much for a six-year-old, but it seems they won’t compromise on that.
I asked for a dress with as few decorations as possible. Especially the cuffs. I don’t want to wear something that will make me see a future where I’ll knock over things on the table.
“Eh… is this the color?”
“For the young lady’s charming cuteness, rose pink suits you best. Let’s match the ribbon to the color of your eyes, a lovely shade of purple. We’ll use an amethyst barrette in your hair, alright ?”
The me in the mirror looks like a princess from the illustrations in a storybook. I wonder why my whole body starts feeling itchy. It’s a strange mix of embarrassment and uncomfortable. I feel like I want to flop around.
I’m feeling nervous as well. After all, it’s my first time going to the Imperial Palace. Our castle is so big that it can be used as a fortress, with no unnecessary decorations. It also has a large number of soldiers. But the Imperial Palace is different, right? It should be gorgeous, marvelous, and special.
“Here I go.”
Today, Mother and Father are both in high spirits. My mother dressed in a sky-blue gown with simple yet detailed embroidery and lace. The accessories are gray zoisite, matching the color of Father’s eyes. They seem to be quite valuable.
And my father, wearing a jacket with deep green decorations matching Mother’s eye color, has his hair styled and wears a work-mode expression. When the two of them line up, they create an adult and attractive couple.
My two brothers are also dressed up today.
Big Brother Chris has his hair styled and slicked back, so he looks more mature than usual. He seems a bit dissatisfied with the lace on the shirt cuffs, but he says it’s what the maids wanted.
Big Brother Alan is wearing a waist-length jacket and matching pants with boots. ‘Decoration? What is that, is it delicious?’ That’s what Big Brother Alan might feel right now.
In the center of the teleportation circle, the family gathered and stood, and instantly we were transported to a room that appeared five times larger. The white walls were decorated with golden lines, and the royal crest sparkled. The floor was protected by a magical array on semi-transparent colored glass.
From there, we were guided to the waiting room, which was amazing!
Chairs and tables with golden cat legs, illuminated by crystal magical lights. A magical clock with gemstones placed along the wall. A magnificent woven carpet.
I see, since nobles from all over the country fly in here, it’s like the main entrance. Guests from foreign countries also fly from the estate of the border territory’s lord to here. Does it affect the prestige of the country if it is not made extravagant?
With this much financial strength and the presence of skilled engineers and craftsmen who can create such things, we can make an appeal to showcase the capabilities of our country. If they like it, it might even lead to business. I might need to consider the waiting room in our castle too.
“Wow?!”
“Dia, close your mouth.”
I mean, it’s the Imperial Palace, you know.
In a previous life, I saw on TV where they turned an old imperial palace into a museum. It was indeed luxurious, with hallways, halls, and grand chambers having ceilings about three stories high, like in Japan.
But, the actual presence is different. It’s beautiful, unlike the centuries-old buildings. It’s shiny.
The double doors are huge too. I could fit four people in a row vertically.
As one of the doors opened, a middle-aged man rushed in with a nervous look on his face, talking to Father about something. Wondering what was going on, I quietly peeked outside while hiding behind the back of the knight guard who was standing in front of me.
“….Young lady.”
“Take another step forward.”
He stepped forward with a wry smile on his face, and I heard him take a breath. I looked outside, wondering what was going on, then turned around and ran back to my brothers.
“It’s quite chaotic outside. There are a lot of people. What’s going to start?”
Seeing me panicking, the two brothers turned their eyes toward the guard from earlier.
“This is… Well…”
The guard’s complexion looks bad. Maybe he got tense all of a sudden.
“I apologize. I never expected that so many people would gather to greet you.”
The people of the imperial palace lined up and bowed their heads over and over again. This is definitely not a normal situation.
“You’re right.”
“Wow…”
“What are you going to do?”
“I guess I’ll just have to walk out while ignoring them.”
Perhaps we should avoid peeking outside from behind the guards. He looks troubled. The other guard is considerate, positioning himself as a barrier.
“You’ll be the first to leave, as usual.”
“Ha?!”
As soon as the two guards left with nervous looks on their faces, the venue erupted into a roar. Father looks at us reassuringly, nods, and then goes outside with mother.
“B-Big brother. What do they expect from us?”
“Huh ?”
“Sing and dance?”
“Why?!”
Well, it’s like a live concert venue. There were seats all the way up to the third floor. Security people were using their arms to control the audience. Aren’t there arena seats on the first floor ?
“Just stay quiet and don’t do anything. No talking. Understand?”
“Yes.”
If that’s okay with you, I’m more than happy to do it!
“I’ll go first, so please take care of Dia, Big Brother.”
“Got it. Be careful.”
This is the Imperial Palace, right? We’re just invited for a tea party, right?
Why does Big Brother Alan look like he’s prepared to die like that?
Big Brother Chris has been holding my hand since earlier, as if he would never let go.
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Translated by : Cutae30