Chris's Faith of Fire

A lot has happened this year. I looked at the knights who followed me. They all turned away after noticing their master's gaze.

When did I begin to fully adapt to Crystal’s identity and even personality?I can't remember, maybe it started to change yesterday, or maybe it started to change when I woke up on the first day.

Insufferable willfulness, gorgeous silver-white curly hair, and an attitude of being arrogant and never giving up when dealing with everyone...

However, I gradually discovered that this has become my role and my advantage.

From the beginning, I had no intention of taking action on my own. Although I learned swordsmanship from my sister during this period, I knew that I might not be a match for goblins even if I was half-assed.

But now, my willfulness makes everyone nervous and always pay attention to the safety of the surroundings. Because they are the knights of the Salamander regiment, so I trust them. After all, they are the best knights in the kingdom.And mental supervision is my weapon.

No matter who you are, you should have your own role to play. I play the role of this princess, no... I am Crystal, and gradually I am fused with her memory and cannot be separated.

The sun in the sky slowly changed its position as usual, and the desire to keep moving forward prompted us to follow it until it dropped to the foot of the mountain.

After sighing, I looked at the pale sky. The rustling sound of the leaves blown by the breeze seemed to make me feel the goddess of wind that Noelle once mentioned.

Noelle, where are you now?

"Your Highness, please drink some water."

At this time Sophie handed over the kettle.

"Gulu...gu, gulu...haha."

I greedily drank the nectar from the pot, even if the water droplets flowed down my chin to my chest without even realizing it.

Through the fresh air, I feel slightly rejuvenated.

"Ah, Your Highness."

Sophie took out a handkerchief and wiped away the water droplets for me.

I have long been accustomed to such gentle gestures towards her, but I feel the distance.I once said that it was okay for us to get along as friends. Sophie probably took it seriously in an instant. In the first period of time, I felt that she did treat me like this. I miss that time very much.

But the person who erected this thin wall between the princess and her loyal servants was none other than myself.

The last message Mihir left a year ago still remains in my mind.

"Don't trust people in the palace anymore, even if they are your father. Someone around you has betrayed you, Your Highness!"

I can still remember the panic and panic that the Black Fairy, who was always so calm and annoying at all times, showed at that moment.She was then wanted by her father and has not been found to this day.

And Sophie is also one of the suspects... It's very possible that she is one of the bastards who almost killed me.

"Sophie, sit here and talk to me."

"But... Your Highness." She took back the kettle hesitantly, looking like she didn't know what to do.

"It doesn't matter, it will be fine while the scouts are back."

"Yes, I follow your instructions." Sophie also stroked her long skirt and sat next to me.

"Then, let's talk about this journey first."

"Um……"

It felt like she wasn't too interested, so forget it, just think of it as my talking to myself.

The letter I sent to Noelle before must have arrived.

"Noel

Where are you now?Should you practice swordplay in the backyard of the mansion, or enjoy flowers in the garden?

The promised year is coming soon. Even for a moment, I don’t want to stay in this crisis-ridden place but want to rush to your side.

Ahem, don’t get me wrong, I just want to go to your country, that rural place with traveling merchants and beautiful orchards. Every time I read your letters, I can feel the breath of the wind god you often say.

That’s all for today. I always feel like my actions are being monitored recently. I raised my own white kite to send this letter. I may not be able to send you a letter for a long time. Please don’t worry...

Sincerely, Chris”

Chapter 35 35. Shallow Reef——2

"Are you struggling with the attitude of the Siglo family, Your Highness?"

Sophie straightened her body and maintained an elegant sitting posture and spoke. After a year, I have become a little taller than her. Although there is still a certain gap in breasts, I believe that it is constantly getting smaller. of.

"Your Highness?"

"Ah, it's okay...the Siglo family, um, the Siglo family!"

Being brought back to the topic by her confused gaze, I sat up straight and looked forward.

My trip this time is not just for fun. Since my father rarely touches on government affairs recently and keeps himself locked in the room, my sister, who has a headache, does it instead. Among the recent affairs, the most troublesome thing is probably the big one. The attitude of the nobles.

"When exactly will our request be processed?"

"Why is His Majesty the King's goodwill visit to our territory this time?"

"Why has Your Majesty never been seen? Is he in good health?"

The doubts eventually turned into rumors, spreading among the great nobles, and there were even rumors in some places that the Princess of the Holy Sword planned to commit regicide and rebel.The great aristocrat Duke Lebar, whom everyone mentioned a year ago, has become increasingly explicit in his recent activities.

If he leads the nobles to rebel...

"Rodkulosaint will turn into a sea of ​​fire by then, and our current military strength will not be able to resist it."

In the parliament hall of the palace, my sister pointed to the southeastern area of ​​the map and said sternly.

"Then, what should I do. Onee-sama?"

The second princess, who had always been left alone, was brought to the meeting hall by her sister for the first time. I immediately understood her intention. I was of use.

"Now His Majesty is delirious and refuses to see people. Even I can't get a word from him. Master Mihir, who was originally the secretary and chief advisor, is now a wanted criminal... Without His Majesty's will, the palace I don’t dare to call the ministers at will, and I don’t know whether they are enemies or friends. The current imperial front can be said to be completely blank.”

"Um……"

It can be seen from her words and deeds that she is really troubled, and may have reached the point where she has no choice. The gloomy mood of Ladia can be felt in the cold address of "Your Majesty" to her father.Although the neat face remained calm and composed, I did not ignore the cold sweat flowing down my forehead.

"I need allies... Hehe, Chris, you are my trump card now."

Ladia came to my side and put her hands on my shoulders from behind.

trump card?His eyes were now wide open and he looked back at her.

My sister's hands were cold. It was said that she had not rested for two whole nights.There is also a gloominess on the lower eyelids.

"My marriage to Duke Shahavier has added a shield to my identity. It is perfect to use it to connect with nobles at this time... right?"

I have no talent for swordsmanship or magic, and I have no idea about playing politics. For me, the only things that can generate value are my identity and position.

Ladia took her hands off my shoulders and nodded slightly.

"Yes, don't worry, I will let you go to the family that has good relations with us first... You can bring my letters and ask them about their true intentions. And... what they think of the Leerbar family."

"Sister, this is too difficult for me... I have no diplomatic experience at all, and I haven't studied much."

"Don't say that, your identity is the best weapon, and haven't you read so many books? Diplomacy between families is the art of chatting. Expressing your own requirements should neither be too shallow nor too greedy. Grasp Balance is a key."

"But... well."

It sounds simple, but it certainly isn’t something that can be solved by sitting down and drinking tea.The family is very concerned about their own interests. Although I am a princess, in their eyes, I am just a stupid little girl, and that is actually the case.

But then Ladia's hand suddenly placed on my head.

"Chris... maybe others haven't noticed it, but I can see clearly that you have the talent for diplomacy. Your innocence hidden under a 13-year-old child is not blank. You have the idea of ​​​​collecting your own confidants. You also have the charm to make people follow you, and you can sense the dangers around you. By the way... My father has not mentioned your marriage for a long time. If the matter of Leerbar eases a little, I will send you to Gilkern. At that time Leave everything here to me alone."

This sentence gave me a chill.

"Sister! I don't have any ambitions!" I responded hastily.

She took a sip of tea, and that time seemed as long as half a century to me.

The crisp sound of putting down the tea cup seemed so harsh again.

She didn't speak until I was about to calm down.

"Ambition is not something that will appear at the beginning...it will appear when you realize that you are in a position without a proper title. Although I usually don't seem to care much about your affairs, the only thing I It’s you who I don’t want to be my enemy, Chris… you are my cutest sister.”

The voice in my ear made me feel unbearable. After speaking, she turned around and placed a wax-sealed letter on the table.

"Go and come back quickly. There may be other families you want to visit later."

It was only after I got on the carriage that I realized the horror of the profound meaning Ladia expressed at that time, and felt a sense of crisis.

Sister, does she regard me as a rival?

I just want to have enough food and clothing, have a few people to take care of me, sometimes play with art, and live a comfortable life.

However, the palace is already full of crises. Although my sister says she needs my help, the actual situation is that she has no one she can trust. For her, I am a character that cannot be easily manipulated.

Shaking my head, I looked at Sophie, who had been sitting aside for a long time waiting for me to speak. She didn't show the slightest hint of impatience.

So let’s get back to the point.

"The attitude of the Siglo family is different from what I expected. Until last year, they got along well with the Wang family."

"Well... although my attitude towards His Highness is completely polite, but..." Sophie hesitated to speak.

"I know, they treat me like a child. The master just wants to send people away. He seems to think that I am one sister's puppet. He is firmly convinced that the Holy Sword Queen has seized power over someone."

"Eh...then, that should..."

Sophie spoke nervously but didn't know what to say. Neither her words nor her movements were stable.

"I have already expressed what I mean. All this comes from my own thoughts. Ladia and I are sisters on the same line... The strange thing is that they didn't see their young master this time. I obviously heard that Sig The Luo family has a boy. Well, His Majesty is in recuperation, so my sister is temporarily taking care of the affairs. Although I can’t completely convince them, I’m sure she won’t be on the same front as Leerbal.”

"This, that's it. Your Highness, it's also very hard..."

Sophie swallowed. Everything she said and did was concerned about my feelings.Is she really a traitor like this?Is he the one who wants to kill me?Although now he is just one of the suspects.

Is it okay if I tell her my troubles?

There was so much pressure accumulated on my body that it was almost crushed into a flat board.

I want to open my heart and let her share some of it with me.

Sophie didn't seem like someone who would do something like that, although she was certainly not present when I was attacked and was one of the most suspect.But I simply can't relate to her as someone who would do such a thing.

Maybe it would be okay to tell her and let her help me analyze the truth.

"By the way...there's one thing I want to ask..."

"Your Highness! Please get in the car quickly. There are monsters wandering in the forest to the west! We must leave before they notice us!"

Just when I was about to talk about my troubles, the knight reported what the scout had seen.

Forget it, it seems the time has not come yet.

"Your Highness! Hurry up!"

The knight took my hand in panic.

"Don't panic, what should I do if even you are at a loss?"

"Sorry, Your Highness..."

I got into the carriage and the journey continued.

When I return to the rhododendron city, I hope my news can lighten Ladia's burden.

Even if the relationship is the same as mine for Sophie.

Onee-sama, she doesn’t really trust me.

Chapter 36 36. Traveler in Black

The road to the north was long and bumpy, probably because it had just rained, and muddy water often splashed onto him in the potholes on the road.He looked down at his splattered linen cloak and frowned.

"Haha, why bother taking this car, girl."

Seeing Lian caring so much about her clothes, the unshaven man sitting opposite made fun of her.

He alone occupied the position of the two of them. Whether it was an illusion or not, it seemed that the entire carriage was leaning slightly towards him.

As if he noticed Lian's face hidden under the hat, the man stared straight at him with provocative eyes, and his hand on the bicycle frame was still gesturing something in the dark.

Lian straightened her back and lowered the hood that covered her hair and half of her face a little. Her gray hair reached her shoulders, and the smooth-looking hair fell down, with small buns at the ends. roll.The golden pupils are like opal, perfectly positioned on the straight bridge of the nose.

"Hey~~Girl, how about we get off the bus right here." "Let's have some fun."

The big man and the men next to him also whistled. It is extremely rare to meet a woman on this kind of carriage, not to mention such a beautiful woman, full of aristocratic aura, maybe she is a eldest lady. .