Chapter 1.2: A Pure Princess (1)

This was a foreign body. Not mine. Therefore, I have no relationship with these people, only this body. I have no attachment towards them.

I took a deep breath and began acting.

“Mother, please let go. You’re suffocating me.”

Acting was an essential skill and had a lot of uses depending on the mission given. Therefore, acting was easy. I was also trained hard for this.

When she heard my sweet gentle voice, which could calm any soul, the woman — or rather, my mother — apologized as she slowly let go.

“Sorry, I thought you have lost your memories.”

I formed a beautiful and pure smile, my eyes turned tender. I ought to speak gently. As was how the original Estelia was.

“To be honest, my memories slipped my mind for a moment. But thankfully, it returned shortly after. Did I scare you? I apologize.”

I bowed my head and formed a troubled expression. Well, I looked like I was about to cry.

“N-No. It can’t be helped that you acted that way first, so you do not need to cry.”

Mother frantically waved her hand as she consoled me.

“Sister? Do you remember me?”

The young man moved in front. A bright smile beaming on his lips. He was quite handsome, if I do say so myself. As expected of royalty, I suppose. But no way my heart would flutter. Plus, he was supposedly to be my brother, so no no. Let’s not take a weird turn. Well, it’s not like I would have any special feelings for anybody else.

“Brother Estevan.”

I said innocently to him. His eyes brightened as she looked at me who appeared like a pure lamb that must be protected at all cost.

He was Estevan Verziniel Wisteria, my brother.

“My dear sister remembers me! That’s great! You really scared me there.”

“I did fall from the stairs. I-I’m… sorry… I am very clumsy. It’s m-my fault.”

I deliberately stammered in my words which only enhanced my pure and innocent performance. Well, I should say it should be closely similar to how Estelia originally acted. But maybe I acted more innocently compared to her.

“No, don’t say that. I like the way you are now.”

I smiled at my brother. I have two brothers, this one was the second eldest. The eldest was currently missing for some reason. If I remember correctly, he was out on a diplomatic errand. By the way, I’m the youngest and the only girl in the family. Well well, this would work to my advantage.

Who wouldn’t protect their cute youngest sister?

I’m currently sixteen years old, but that’s still young for me. I definitely need protecting. What, don’t tell me no one would protect this pure, vulnerable and fragile girl, that is me? Nonsense.

“You seemed to be fine now, your Highness.”

I looked at the one who spoke to me, this man was the palace physician. Who could also cast healing magic.

Eh? Magic?

Magic huh. I heard a lot about that back in my old life. They came from fantasy stories, but now in this world, they seemed to be real. But Estelia only had little knowledge about it, not only about magic but also about everything else. Hell, she barely knew anything about the outside world.

Not helpful.

“Y-Yes,” I responded to him as I slowly raised my body up. “I feel fine. I think I can even walk around now.”

“Please rest for a while, moving around is still risky.”

The physician said to me. I would have done so if these people were not around. Well, Estelia did have an emergency and was sent to here — my room. And her family panicked and quickly came to her — or rather me.

Agh, I still have trouble differentiating.

“In that case, I will take a rest for a while.”

I laid back down on the bed and closed my eyes, hoping that everyone would leave. That would give me at least a quiet space to think.

“Yes, rest well, my daughter.”

Meliya caressed my forehead, it was a gentle touch. But I thought nothing of such a thing. I just hope they just leave me alone, I needed to cope up with everything that was happening.

Mother then continued.

“Just ring the bell and Mera will assist you, okay?”

I looked at the handbell placed on top of the table beside my bed. I’m interested in trying it, but not now.

The people around me one by one left.

“Estel my dear sister, take care~.”

“Y-Yes brother.”

The last one to leave was a maid, she bowed before taking her leave and closing the door. I waited for about a couple of minutes, making sure that everyone truly left. That being said, the maids must be in the other room, waiting for my call. But that was fine.

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