How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 42
So, it’s something that normally can’t be done.
“However, as a side effect, you may feel a bit dizzy and experience some stinging. Are you alright with that?”
“If it’s just a little.”
I nodded readily. Then Killis said, “Excuse me for a moment,” as he placed his hand on my forehead.
Soon, a white light emanated from his fingertips. A cool and refreshing sensation spread through me, followed by something piercing deep into the space between my brows. It felt as if someone were jabbing me with a rather large needle.
“Ugh, ah…….”
He said it would hurt a little! How is this just a little pain?
The thought that I’d been tricked made resentment toward Killis surge within me. The only relief was that the pain didn’t last long. Before long, Killis withdrew his hand.
“It’s done. Now, you should be able to recall proper etiquette and basic knowledge easily. Try thinking of the dining etiquette.”
As Killis suggested, I tried recalling the sequence of dining etiquette. Instantly, the information surfaced in my mind, as if I were looking it up.
“Wow…… it really came to me.”
How is something like this even possible? Given that I’m inside a game, it shouldn’t be surprising, but still, it’s amazing.
With a feature this impressive, the pain I felt earlier seemed bearable in comparison.
“I’m glad to hear that. Now that the basics are settled, I’ll explain what you’ll be learning moving forward. In addition to the history and general knowledge you’ve just learned through magic, you’ll be studying politics, diplomacy, magical theory, economics, and more.”
It seemed like a lot…… or was it just my imagination?
Killis took out a pair of glasses from his coat and put them on. His previously sharp expression softened, giving him a more delicate appearance.
However, despite his softened appearance, his next words were merciless.
“Although it’s your first day, I’ll conduct the lesson as usual. You have much to learn, Your Highness.”
For a moment, the image of Reno being horrified when I borrowed a mountain of books from the library came to mind. I suddenly felt like I could understand how he must have felt back then.
Killis offered what seemed like a comforting, though perhaps unintended, explanation, saying that other princesses underwent similar training. He mentioned that Meliana, in particular, handled royal internal affairs, backed by support from her father, Duke Morris Futurum, and his influential house. As a result, many nobles supported her.
“Do I also have any specific role as a princess, like Meliana?”
“No, Your Highness, I don’t believe you do.”
“……May I ask why that is?”
“There are several reasons. First and foremost, the House of Viscount Russ, your paternal family, is quite modest compared to Princess Meliana’s House of Duke Futurum. Additionally, it would be best for Your Highness to consider the Russ family…… as nonexistent.”
“Why is that……?”
“Because your father, Lord Bier Russ, went missing, and leadership passed to a distant branch.”
So that’s why Nepheli’s father hadn’t been mentioned in the explanations—it seems he’s been missing all this time.
“The current head of the Russ family claims to be neutral, though, in reality, it’s more accurate to say they have abandoned any active support. Even if they claimed to support you, it would likely be of little help, given the state of the family.”
In other words, I had no support base at all. Yet, there was something that piqued my curiosity.
“I heard that both you and Isaac are dukes. Along with the Futurum family, you’re said to be part of the three major ducal families…….”
“That’s true, but unfortunately, we can’t provide direct support to Your Highness. By principle, the families of guardians and betrothed are prohibited from intervening directly.”
“And yet, involvement from one’s paternal family is allowed?”
“Yes.”
So, it really meant I’d have to manage everything on my own.
“Secondly, Your Highness’s mana circuit has been damaged. Originally, you were born with extraordinary mana. Your silver hair is proof of that.”
“This silver hair?”
“The royal family members inherit the power of the primordial dragon, Lublin. The stronger the inheritance, the closer their hair color is to silver. You, Your Highness, are one of the few in generations to have pure silver hair.”
Come to think of it, neither Evgenia nor Meliana, nor even Cirilla had silver hair. If anything, their shades leaned more toward cream or gold.
“As one of the few born with silver hair, many held high expectations for you, but…….”
Killis didn’t finish his sentence. Yet, I could tell without hearing more. I already knew enough from ‘My Info’.
So that’s why it mentioned I was once a strong contender for the throne.
