The Hadelamid imperial family collapsed. That too was completely ruined after seeing the dirty act of treason.
I, Eve, the seventh Princess, could easily predict my fate.
It wouldn't be surprising if today was the day of my execution.
'Haaa, I knew this day would come someday.'
The treason was brought on by foolish members of the royal family.
The imperial family used the forbidden alchemy 'Homunculus' to establish absolute imperial power.
Homunculus refers to a human being born with exceptional talents in magic and swordsmanship.
They are brainwashed to be loyal to the imperial family, under the pretext of helping the Empire build a strong nation and strengthen its military.
They were deployed on all kinds of dangerous missions.
Losing their life while fighting on the front lines where demon beasts are subjugated. It was common for labor to be exploited in mines.
A Homunculus who was ordained a knight in recognition of their outstanding talent was treated well.
Although they were better, they also had to perform physical service which was no different from slavery for the royal family.
The imperial palace called them ‘imperial knights’, but this was only a superficial title.
In the absurd reality, the Homunculus holds a grudge against the imperial family.
It was natural.
Ultimately, this resulted in treason.
'That's why I said we should reform the Homunculus system from the beginning.'
I made a request to His Majesty the Emperor, and he listened to my third sister, The Crown Princess.
If Desmond II had neglected the dangerous situation, Brigitte, the third Princess who was appointed Crown Princess, made the situation even worse.
After Brigitte began wielding power as the Crown Princess, the exploitation of Homunculus became more severe.
The Homunculus outside the imperial palace lost their lives due to dangerous subjugation battles and heavy labor, while the Homunculus knights inside the imperial palace died.
By being conscripted into the Harem created by Brigitte, their pride as a knight was trampled.
I, unable to ignore this, secretly began to look into the process of excommunicating the Crown Princess.
But by then Brigitte had already made plans to marry me off, who was a thorn in her eyes, to a distant Kingdom.
Since the fate of a Princess without political power was obvious, my political marriage was decided by the Emperor's orders.
But it wasn't actually implemented. This is because in just one week, ‘that man’ gathered all the Homunculus knights in the imperial palace and rebelled.
'Lord Agnito...'
My expression became bitter when I thought of him.
The traitor, Michaelis Agnito.
He was the ‘King of Homunculus’.
He nullified the imperial obedience indoctrination and overcame the Homunculus.
He was born with the ability to rule as an absolute ruler.
He beheaded Desmond II, who was caught off guard by his brainwashing and became the new Emperor of the empire.
The new Emperor ordered the purge of all bloodlines of the Hadelamid royal family. Even the royal family who got married and left the palace was no exception.
Even the slightest bit of imperial blood was tainted, and they were all brought to the execution site.
Just by looking at this, it was clear how much the new Emperor hated and loathed the royal family that had trampled on him and his compatriots for a long time.
I, who was about to be executed as a result of the imperial family's karma, let out a sigh of regret.
'Ha, if I had known it would turn out like this, I would have become the Princess.'
The idea was to turn everything upside down.
I thought that the throne was a position I should not dare to occupy. But now that I saw the imperial family in ruins, I wondered if I had underestimated myself.
'If I do it, at least I won't be treated like my third sister.'
I’ve thought about this more than a thousand times in the past month.
As a result, Eve gained political confidence that was almost self-brainwashing.
I was confident that if I were given a second life, I would be able to confidently participate in the battle for the right to succeed to the throne.
Of course, it was just a futile escape from reality for someone who was about to die. I escaped my delusion and faced reality.
'Soon, only Rosenit will remain in the royal family.'
The new Emperor decided to save one Princess to marry him.
This is because taking over the rule of the Empire with a dowry was the most noise-free way to seize power.
Additionally, the 'Philosopher's Stone', the symbol of the Emperor, only responds to the bloodline of the imperial family.
To obtain the power of the Philosopher's Stone, the new Emperor emperor needed a woman with Hadelamid blood.
Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to save my life.
This is because I did not fit the image of an obedient and foolish woman that the new Emperor wanted.
The new Emperor chose the 8th Princess, Rosenit, who fell in love with him and gave him everything, including her liver and gallbladder.
'I never wanted to survive that way in the first place. If you're going to regret it, you should regret not being a Crown Princess.'
It was then. The sound of footsteps was heard in the hallway.
'Who is it at this hour?'
As soon as it melts out of the darkness, one person appears.
''You are awake, Seventh Princess.''
''Lord Agnito...?''
I couldn't believe my eyes, but I was sure I was right.
A handsome man with black hair who exudes an alluring aura even though he is wearing a stoic knight's uniform. Such a person was unique in the empire.
Michaelis Agnito.
A knight under the direct command of my sister, 8th Princess Rosenit.
Now, before my eyes, there was a traitor who had ascended to the position of supreme power and could control the empire.
''You look like you've seen someone who couldn't see you.''
I, Eve, the seventh Princess, could easily predict my fate.
It wouldn't be surprising if today was the day of my execution.
'Haaa, I knew this day would come someday.'
The treason was brought on by foolish members of the royal family.
The imperial family used the forbidden alchemy 'Homunculus' to establish absolute imperial power.
Homunculus refers to a human being born with exceptional talents in magic and swordsmanship.
They are brainwashed to be loyal to the imperial family, under the pretext of helping the Empire build a strong nation and strengthen its military.
They were deployed on all kinds of dangerous missions.
Losing their life while fighting on the front lines where demon beasts are subjugated. It was common for labor to be exploited in mines.
A Homunculus who was ordained a knight in recognition of their outstanding talent was treated well.
Although they were better, they also had to perform physical service which was no different from slavery for the royal family.
The imperial palace called them ‘imperial knights’, but this was only a superficial title.
In the absurd reality, the Homunculus holds a grudge against the imperial family.
It was natural.
Ultimately, this resulted in treason.
'That's why I said we should reform the Homunculus system from the beginning.'
I made a request to His Majesty the Emperor, and he listened to my third sister, The Crown Princess.
If Desmond II had neglected the dangerous situation, Brigitte, the third Princess who was appointed Crown Princess, made the situation even worse.
After Brigitte began wielding power as the Crown Princess, the exploitation of Homunculus became more severe.
The Homunculus outside the imperial palace lost their lives due to dangerous subjugation battles and heavy labor, while the Homunculus knights inside the imperial palace died.
By being conscripted into the Harem created by Brigitte, their pride as a knight was trampled.
I, unable to ignore this, secretly began to look into the process of excommunicating the Crown Princess.
But by then Brigitte had already made plans to marry me off, who was a thorn in her eyes, to a distant Kingdom.
Since the fate of a Princess without political power was obvious, my political marriage was decided by the Emperor's orders.
But it wasn't actually implemented. This is because in just one week, ‘that man’ gathered all the Homunculus knights in the imperial palace and rebelled.
'Lord Agnito...'
My expression became bitter when I thought of him.
The traitor, Michaelis Agnito.
He was the ‘King of Homunculus’.
He nullified the imperial obedience indoctrination and overcame the Homunculus.
He was born with the ability to rule as an absolute ruler.
He beheaded Desmond II, who was caught off guard by his brainwashing and became the new Emperor of the empire.
The new Emperor ordered the purge of all bloodlines of the Hadelamid royal family. Even the royal family who got married and left the palace was no exception.
Even the slightest bit of imperial blood was tainted, and they were all brought to the execution site.
Just by looking at this, it was clear how much the new Emperor hated and loathed the royal family that had trampled on him and his compatriots for a long time.
I, who was about to be executed as a result of the imperial family's karma, let out a sigh of regret.
'Ha, if I had known it would turn out like this, I would have become the Princess.'
The idea was to turn everything upside down.
I thought that the throne was a position I should not dare to occupy. But now that I saw the imperial family in ruins, I wondered if I had underestimated myself.
'If I do it, at least I won't be treated like my third sister.'
I’ve thought about this more than a thousand times in the past month.
As a result, Eve gained political confidence that was almost self-brainwashing.
I was confident that if I were given a second life, I would be able to confidently participate in the battle for the right to succeed to the throne.
Of course, it was just a futile escape from reality for someone who was about to die. I escaped my delusion and faced reality.
'Soon, only Rosenit will remain in the royal family.'
The new Emperor decided to save one Princess to marry him.
This is because taking over the rule of the Empire with a dowry was the most noise-free way to seize power.
Additionally, the 'Philosopher's Stone', the symbol of the Emperor, only responds to the bloodline of the imperial family.
To obtain the power of the Philosopher's Stone, the new Emperor emperor needed a woman with Hadelamid blood.
Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to save my life.
This is because I did not fit the image of an obedient and foolish woman that the new Emperor wanted.
The new Emperor chose the 8th Princess, Rosenit, who fell in love with him and gave him everything, including her liver and gallbladder.
'I never wanted to survive that way in the first place. If you're going to regret it, you should regret not being a Crown Princess.'
It was then. The sound of footsteps was heard in the hallway.
'Who is it at this hour?'
As soon as it melts out of the darkness, one person appears.
''You are awake, Seventh Princess.''
''Lord Agnito...?''
I couldn't believe my eyes, but I was sure I was right.
A handsome man with black hair who exudes an alluring aura even though he is wearing a stoic knight's uniform. Such a person was unique in the empire.
Michaelis Agnito.
A knight under the direct command of my sister, 8th Princess Rosenit.
Now, before my eyes, there was a traitor who had ascended to the position of supreme power and could control the empire.
''You look like you've seen someone who couldn't see you.''
At one time, Michael had to treat me and all the royal family with the utmost respect, but now that he became Emperor, he no longer treated me with respect.
Clap.
Michael opened the bar door and came inside without hesitation.
''What's going on here, Lord Aginto?''
''7th Princess, I came to check if you were okay.''
We weren't in a relationship where there was any need to worry about each other's well-being. The correct interpretation was probably that he wanted to check the appearance of the death row inmate about to be executed.
I, who had no intention of meeting his expectations, faked a smile and accepted.
''You will make time this morning to see me. It hasn't been long since you took control of the empire. 'Isn't it a disaster for a person who has never learned anything to suddenly become a ruler?''
''Ah, I was actually out of my mind for a month. Now I finally have time to come check on you.''
Perhaps because the intensity of the sarcasm was too weak, Michael's response was rather plain and simple.
Depending on what I heard, there was even a possibility that it could be considered 'I'm sorry I'm late'.
I felt my mood sink to the bottom due to Michael's attitude. I tell him that I want to be mocked.
Because I felt like I was a worthless being.
''It's too gentle of you to say you're coming to check on me. But I don't really need Lord Agnito's care.''
I expressed rejection, but Michael did not back down.
On the contrary, he narrowed the distance by one step and approached.
"Eve.''
I flinched. It was the first time I was called by my name, or even by a nickname.
It was too early to be surprised by the informal calling. Suddenly, Michael leaned his upper body against the back of the wooden chair I was sitting on.
A handsome face suddenly approached my nose.
''It looks like you've grown quite a bitch from being locked up for so long. About your situation falling into the abyss, you can blame me as much as you want. But
just because it's me doesn't mean I don't have something to say to you.''
''Yes, so I wish we could talk a little further away....''
''7th Princess, Eveyenne Rose. You shouldn’t have chosen me like that.”
''What?''
Suddenly, I wondered what that was. Michael growled at me, who was embarrassed.
''If you had chosen me as your direct knight, this wouldn't have happened."
''...''
My eyes widened at the words I had never imagined before.
The royal family's eyes widened.
The imperial family selects one of the Homunculus belonging to the imperial guard knights.
Select your ‘direct knight’.
The direct knight must be absolutely loyal to the Princess who chose him.
At first glance, the direct knight system seemed very romantic, but the imperial family could replace their direct knights at any time, so they often treated them carelessly as if they were expendable items.
So I rejected the system and never had a direct knight throughout my life.
Thanks to this, even among the royal family, I was criticized as a Princess who was disrespectful of the royal family's traditions and was said to be disrespectful.
On the other hand, the 8th princess Rosenit fell in love with Michael and she mercilessly threw away her direct knight and chose Michael as her direct knight.
And now that Michael is in power as Emperor, only Rosenit is used as the royal bloodline.
By wearing the seal, she was able to avoid execution.
'Actually, I was planning to use Rosenit from the beginning.'
It is not that Rosenit chose Michael, but that Michael chose Rosenit, which is easy to use.
It would be closer to the truth.
''Michael.''
Clap.
Michael opened the bar door and came inside without hesitation.
''What's going on here, Lord Aginto?''
''7th Princess, I came to check if you were okay.''
We weren't in a relationship where there was any need to worry about each other's well-being. The correct interpretation was probably that he wanted to check the appearance of the death row inmate about to be executed.
I, who had no intention of meeting his expectations, faked a smile and accepted.
''You will make time this morning to see me. It hasn't been long since you took control of the empire. 'Isn't it a disaster for a person who has never learned anything to suddenly become a ruler?''
''Ah, I was actually out of my mind for a month. Now I finally have time to come check on you.''
Perhaps because the intensity of the sarcasm was too weak, Michael's response was rather plain and simple.
Depending on what I heard, there was even a possibility that it could be considered 'I'm sorry I'm late'.
I felt my mood sink to the bottom due to Michael's attitude. I tell him that I want to be mocked.
Because I felt like I was a worthless being.
''It's too gentle of you to say you're coming to check on me. But I don't really need Lord Agnito's care.''
I expressed rejection, but Michael did not back down.
On the contrary, he narrowed the distance by one step and approached.
"Eve.''
I flinched. It was the first time I was called by my name, or even by a nickname.
It was too early to be surprised by the informal calling. Suddenly, Michael leaned his upper body against the back of the wooden chair I was sitting on.
A handsome face suddenly approached my nose.
''It looks like you've grown quite a bitch from being locked up for so long. About your situation falling into the abyss, you can blame me as much as you want. But
just because it's me doesn't mean I don't have something to say to you.''
''Yes, so I wish we could talk a little further away....''
''7th Princess, Eveyenne Rose. You shouldn’t have chosen me like that.”
''What?''
Suddenly, I wondered what that was. Michael growled at me, who was embarrassed.
''If you had chosen me as your direct knight, this wouldn't have happened."
''...''
My eyes widened at the words I had never imagined before.
The royal family's eyes widened.
The imperial family selects one of the Homunculus belonging to the imperial guard knights.
Select your ‘direct knight’.
The direct knight must be absolutely loyal to the Princess who chose him.
At first glance, the direct knight system seemed very romantic, but the imperial family could replace their direct knights at any time, so they often treated them carelessly as if they were expendable items.
So I rejected the system and never had a direct knight throughout my life.
Thanks to this, even among the royal family, I was criticized as a Princess who was disrespectful of the royal family's traditions and was said to be disrespectful.
On the other hand, the 8th princess Rosenit fell in love with Michael and she mercilessly threw away her direct knight and chose Michael as her direct knight.
And now that Michael is in power as Emperor, only Rosenit is used as the royal bloodline.
By wearing the seal, she was able to avoid execution.
'Actually, I was planning to use Rosenit from the beginning.'
It is not that Rosenit chose Michael, but that Michael chose Rosenit, which is easy to use.
It would be closer to the truth.
''Michael.''
He called me by name first, and I did the same.
''I just chose you?'''
I let out a small laugh.
''That's right. If I had played Rosie's role, I would have at least saved my life like that child. Michael's Princess didn't have to be Rosie anyway, she was blinded by love and would do anything you wanted. All you needed was a stupid Princess.''
''...I won't deny it.''
Obtaining an innocent confession, I said with a satisfied smile.
''That's right, you used your charm enough to tempt me.''
''Ha.''
It was a minor provocation, but strangely enough, it was effective. Michael doesn't usually show his emotions.
He seemed a little upset.
''You really are...''
I expected it to be evaluated as outrageous. But soon, with a helpless laugh, he added words that were different from what I expected.
''...not easy.''
''...'''
Only then did Michael increase the distance from me.
It was around that time that pounding footsteps were heard in the distance.
Soon, a soldier hurriedly reported to Michael.
''Your majesty! Her Royal Highness, no, Her Majesty the Empress is looking for you.''
''What's going on? If it's not urgent, tell her to wait.''
''It seems like there's something wrong with the baby in her stomach...''
Even I could hear their conversation.
'Baby?'
Michael narrowed his eyebrows to show his confusion.
''The royal bloodline is precious, so I guess I should go. See you later, Eve.''
Michael reluctantly said goodbye and left.
''I just chose you?'''
I let out a small laugh.
''That's right. If I had played Rosie's role, I would have at least saved my life like that child. Michael's Princess didn't have to be Rosie anyway, she was blinded by love and would do anything you wanted. All you needed was a stupid Princess.''
''...I won't deny it.''
Obtaining an innocent confession, I said with a satisfied smile.
''That's right, you used your charm enough to tempt me.''
''Ha.''
It was a minor provocation, but strangely enough, it was effective. Michael doesn't usually show his emotions.
He seemed a little upset.
''You really are...''
I expected it to be evaluated as outrageous. But soon, with a helpless laugh, he added words that were different from what I expected.
''...not easy.''
''...'''
Only then did Michael increase the distance from me.
It was around that time that pounding footsteps were heard in the distance.
Soon, a soldier hurriedly reported to Michael.
''Your majesty! Her Royal Highness, no, Her Majesty the Empress is looking for you.''
''What's going on? If it's not urgent, tell her to wait.''
''It seems like there's something wrong with the baby in her stomach...''
Even I could hear their conversation.
'Baby?'
Michael narrowed his eyebrows to show his confusion.
''The royal bloodline is precious, so I guess I should go. See you later, Eve.''
Michael reluctantly said goodbye and left.
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