Chapter 86: Two princesses
He restrains Anastasia, who is unconscious, with a light bind, and wraps Caduceus around her neck.
Her Caduceus is a countermeasure against chantless magic. There's no way to stop her from using her magic, but the moment she uses her magic, she can use a method such as having the Caduceus clinging to her squeeze her carotid artery and knock her down. That would be enough as a deterrent.
We'll have to investigate the inside of the mansion after we send Anastasia to the royal castle.
I might have to undergo a magical trial this time, but that can't be helped. The other person is the other person.
"I wish you had followed me. That would be foolish."
While she was on her way to the royal castle in a carriage, Anastasia, who had regained consciousness, said this to her. Perhaps because she was restrained by a light bind, she did not make any apparent resistance.
She said, "I have no intention of negotiating with someone I don't trust. It's better not to use magic. I have taken measures."
"If there's a point in resisting, I'll do it. Even if I do it against you, my guilt won't be revealed. In the worst case scenario, the whole carriage might be burned to the ground so there's no evidence left."
No...I don't know... I'm curious about how people are looking at me, but I think it's best not to ask too much.
"I'm never finished, okay?"
“As expected, you won’t be able to get through the Inquisition without the secret medicine, right?”
"That's right. Since my plan was returned so successfully, I have no choice but to admit defeat. However, keep an eye on me. I'll at least connect you by the neck."
She said with a faint smile. She is quite pretentious though.
For example, perhaps he negotiates using the secrets of the nobles he holds as a shield. He said that if they had that secret, the royal family would be able to gain an advantage over the nobility.
It's said that he discovered and synthesized Alraune's Kiss, and that it's called Ryuga Soldier. There is no doubt that he is an excellent person.
"Killing is a loss." I told him to use it after knowing that it was poisonous. Maybe that's how he plans to negotiate with King Melvin.
Deprivation of inheritance rights is a certainty. I think various measures will be taken, but we'll see what happens.
Well, aside from her future. Should she ask a quick question?
It's clear that she did something about this incident, so she'll probably give some answers. As for the attempted assassination of Princess Marlene...it probably doesn't make any sense unless it's a magical inquisition.
Assuming that Anastasia, also known as Rosemary, was the culprit...she was definitely planning on using the drug when the king abdicated.
If so, why did you give the secret medicine to Kathryn?
If you say your goal is to become queen...
"Was it my purpose to give Alraune's Kiss to Kathryn?"
If the opponent is close to the king, Rosemary would definitely want to draw it into her hand.
If Kathryn could grasp my weakness, she would jump at the idea. If he doesn't realize how rare it is, it's no wonder he uses it on his father.
"Oh. Would you believe my story without a magical inquisition?"
"Just killing time until we get to the castle."
When I answered that, Anastasia laughed happily.
"It's fine. She seemed to be dissatisfied with you when I talked to her. Why don't you give her medicine and ask her about one of your weaknesses?" she suggested.
Just as I thought.
"I don't know how much you know. Do you also have information about the Marquis' family? To be honest, the Countess could have given medicine to either the Earl or you. So, the Earl's family. If he seems to be in trouble, wouldn't it be okay to look at the situation and threaten him, or send a rescue ship to offer him some favor?"
It doesn't matter which way it goes. That's a disgusting move.
“You also gave Byron my information?”
"You're in my hands."
--It could be a messenger or a letter, but I would give information about my house through Byron, and at the same time give Kathryn a secret medicine.
After dispersing the source of the information and falsifying it, they gave me the medicine. And hold on to secrets and weaknesses.
Anyway, all you have to do is come up with an excuse or a way to summon me secretly. The rest can be done with secret medicine.
"But Byron-kun was completely useless. Did he rush out as soon as he heard that? Thanks to that, I couldn't make all the arrangements in time. He's said to be Count Gartner's son, so he's as good as you. I was expecting something like that.''
Byron usually wore a cat mask. They weren't really in the center, so I guess that meant they didn't have to throw anything away.
The part about why Rosemary did this in the first place...is probably a stupid question. She seems to take it for granted that she should sit on the throne. I think I should be on top because I am superior.
In that sense, maybe he's being honest with me because he rejected my plan.
--- Push Anastasia to the royal castle. Anastasia's true identity was revealed to be Rosemary, and the important people in the castle were confused.
The royal castle was in a state of turmoil, but it would calm down a little more once King Melvin returned from his ritual to protect the country. I wonder what will happen to Rosemary. She'll hear from King Melvin later, though.
I am me and Rosemary admitted her own crimes so she was let go. She heads to her workshop on her own and is talking with Alfred.
"I see. You bring in a request and it's resolved the same day."
said Alfred, with a slightly surprised expression on his face.
"Hmm. But well, I think you'll need a necklace of evil."
"I know. I'll make it. I'll make it."
Alfred is smiling dryly.
"Anyway. If Rosemary is the culprit behind the assassination attempt, I don't really understand her motive."
I would understand if they were targeting His Highness the Crown Prince as a target for assassination. The story turns to why she was Princess Marlene, who is far away in her line of succession. However, Prince Albert seems to have suspected Rosemary as her culprit.
"That's right. The first prince is not necessarily given priority in succession to the throne of the Termwills. The main premise is that the king's role... is to have great magical power to carry out rituals to protect the country, and the magical qualities suitable for that role. There has to be something like that.I guess they also take into consideration factors such as birth order, personality, and popularity.''
The prince pauses and sighs.
"The ones who have great magical power are His Highness the Crown Prince, the second princess, and the third princess. The ones who have magical powers are particularly suited for protecting the country, and it's me -- the second princess and the third princess. Even if you take that into account, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will inherit the throne in an orderly manner.''
“In other words, Rosemary has a motive for targeting Prince Marlene.”
"That's the thing. As the generations pass, the number of people who are aptitude for the ritual of protecting the country decreases. That's why some of the queens come from close families, and some of the apprentice shrine maidens at the Moon Temple have particularly outstanding talents. I'm having a lot of trouble getting someone to become my concubine..."
From what I've heard so far -- if we're just talking about qualifications, I think Rosemary and Princess Marlene are the ones closest to the throne. In reality, his character will probably be examined to see if he can maintain his rule as a ruler.
I don't think the crown prince's abilities are lacking, and his reputation is not bad either. If things go smoothly, there will be no change.
Therefore, Rosemary advocated the supremacy of her ability and tried to use it as the basis for her succession to the throne.
As for his qualities and personality as a king--if there are many people who admire him, even if he is black, he will become white. If the number of supporters increases, the king will not be able to ignore it. At the very least, if the king was inspired by the principle of merit supremacy, he was probably trying to bring in Rosemary to the extent that it wouldn't be unnatural for him to be her successor. Therefore, they were eager to engage in power struggles to expand factions.
However, if we go by that logic - Princess Marlene may be more talented than Rosemary.
This leads to her understanding that Princess Marlene is what Rosemary, who always advocates for the supremacy of ability, sees as her rival. Based on her own grounds, Princess Marlene would be more suitable to be her queen.
“Rosemary has always said that if the best person becomes king, the decline in talent will stop.Marlene drank poison and lost her speech, but...that helps her. I thought so. It seems like you can't protect the country if you can't chant. There's a possibility that you'll be cured in the future, so it'll be even safer if you declare that you're going to enter the temple."
"……I see"
"We'll have to wait for the Magic Inquisition to find out the details. Either way, I have to thank Theo-kun. Rosemary was especially harsh with the other princes and princesses, and we didn't get along well."
That must have been quite difficult for Prince Albert and Princess Marlene. There is a large faction over there, and the two of them have a weak base.
Speaking of Princess Marlene, who is dressed as Marian, she seems to have prayed to some magic stones, and is sleeping peacefully at her sunny desk.
Even during BFO, I heard that Rosemary was trying to exert her power in her royal palace. In the first place, Prince Albert was doing a lot of things to protect himself, so it should be said that one concern about his future has been dispelled.
Well, I'm glad that my father, Prince Albert, and Princess Marlene were safe this time.
After that - is there anything left to do against the Marquis family?
Dad seems to be quite angry about that, so I feel sorry for him.
After all, the lifeline of the marquis family is the shortest route through the earldom. As for what would happen if you angered the lord there... well, it's obvious that it won't turn out to be a good thing. What will happen to that marquis?
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