The golden glow of the sun in the afternoon shone brightly in the garden of the Hartpinjer house where the lady Francheska sat alone, staring at the pretty flowers– hypnotized by their colors.

Servants could not dare question what was running through the lady's mind. All they could guess was that maybe the new title given to her yesterday had a heavy impact on the lady.

Francheska thinks that it was sudden– the announcement. Not sure if it was because the emperor was too caught up in the moment or if it was their arrogant nature that made his Highness do what he did.

Grabbing the tea on the table Francheska took a sip to refresh. What Francheska can do is guess why his highness did it.

Gesturing a hand for her servants to hand her what she needed, a quill and enough papers were handed to her.

What was unusual in the occasion was there were no attendees from the temple, the female lead Josephine and the Galkiens were not present, the presents were handed out, and the announcement.

Scribbling it all, Francheska kept tapping the pointed end of the quill on the paper making blotches of ink.

'Oh my god, I think I got it!'

Snatching snacks and filling her energy enough to write every thought she had, Francheska made her conclusion.

Something happened between the highest father and the emperor that no followers of the temple were sent on the occasion for it to be blessed, and Francheska could only think that this was linked to the female lead.

Lady Josephine's existence reached the emperor's knowledge, and the 'present' distributed by the servants from the empress was a sign of her highness's dire sickness and the need for the empire's new ruler. So to drag the female lead into the spotlight there was no choice but for the emperor to announce Francheska being the crown princess.

'and I only have five months to prepare for my debut in high society… shit!'

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Yesterday's scene was sure enough to make Francheska high of the moment, what it is to be recognized once more, to be loved for who she is despite her good and bad sides– all in all even just for a moment it was hers just about 'her.'

Resting her quill, she grabs her cup and sips her headache away. Leaning her back on the chair, she can still feel the woes on her shoulder.

'After that, I only got five years left before my execution… how time easily goes by.'

There was one person that stuck in her mind and it was Archie, their relationship must not continue any further she needed to cut ties with him as soon as possible. She cannot keep meeting the guy or she will be exposed in no time.

"Should I tell everything…?" Francheska murmured at the brim of her cup and continued to sip until it was empty.

Unfortunately, she doesn't know if she will ever have enough time to sneak out and say her final goodbyes for one last time.

Crumpling the papers before her she stood up from her seat and decided to head in, there were lots of things to prepare– needed to be done.

Reaching the foyer, Francheska crossed paths with her sister Marinette whom she politely greeted but was returned with a snobbish look from her and turned to her own business.

Marinette was mad, jealous, and angry which to be honest a reasonable emotion, even though she still has a hard time adjusting to being titled crown princess and being addressed ‘your highness’ is the most exhilarating experience. Although it is temporary for what is to come, Francheska can not help but be satisfied by the look of her sister, Marinette's rage ignites her pride in herself.

Reaching her room, Francheska stood still for a while on her desk. All her tasks were done, and all that means is that her education is now finished– no graduation, just done.

Moving to her bed, she plops on top to lie down a bit.

Five months after her debut she would be staying with their Highness's residence– the palace, if she still can keep the crown princess.

What everyone assumes, and it is her debut– an important event not only for her but for the empire as well, Josephine is gonna make her appearance.

A soft knock was heard, “My lady- your Highness may I come in?”

“You may!” Francheska shouted back, and then her maid Shelly came into the room with papers in her hands.

“Your Highness, these papers are the lists of skilled men to be your knight.”

‘What, this is too soon!’ Francheska lifted herself from her bed if she was hearing it right.

“Ah, a letter from the house Cosimo just arrived.”

‘That guy too!’

Walking to her desk and scanning the papers that were laid before her, Francheska didn't know where to start first, after all, she did not have a good eye when it came to physical power level to knights– she’d never seen one fight before except the bandits of course which was a different story.

“Shelly, did his grace have anyone in mind or at least three well-known men among these?”

“Yes Your Highness, his grace said that you should keep an eye on the lad named Liam Salvia.” Shelly pointed to a paper.

Francheska pulled up the paper to read it. Seeing the sketch of the lad, brought a memory of her first encounter here in this ‘world’

‘This is– the guard who dragged me out of this home!’

Deep inside Francheska was so amazed by her memory, was it because of an intense trauma that she still remembers his face– but even so…

‘This is fucked up…’

Things are getting dangerous, Francheska is surrounded by people who would soon betray her.