Chapter 39: Onward to the Emperial Academy.

(Selenia’s POV)

Despite being free to do whatever I wanted to, I ended up working somewhat. A few days after it was decided that we would leave for the Academy, I admitted to Resoria that I couldn’t read at all. As such, rather than relaxing, I’ve been learning a language…

Resoria: “Selenia, it kinda irks me how fast you’ve learned.” She said with a sigh.

In the time before we left, I already managed to completely learn the common human language of this world. How I could speak it before coming to this world already is weird, but at least now I can read it.

Selenia: “I am just a fast learner, and you’re a very good teacher.” I reply with a smile.

Resoria: “…”

Cirilia: “I would say that she is right about being a fast learner. At least, she is, in my opinion.” She said with a slight giggle.

Resoria looked at Cirilia like she was a completely different person. From what I’ve heard, Cirilia knows a lot of people in Sooven. There really isn’t anyone that doesn’t know that Cirilia is a cold, cold woman.

Currently, we’re riding on a carriage to the Academy. Sooven is a few kingdoms behind the main kingdom of the empire, so it will take over a month to reach it. I suggested to take Semi, but we were denied. And by the woman herself…

Resoria: “Cirilia, why is that you act so warm while around Selenia? I’ve invited you for tea many times before, and you barely said more than one deadpan word.” She asked with a pout.

Cirilia: “Isn’t it the same for you? Even before you went off with your husband, you always acted like a prim and proper princess. Now you act like a jealous and shrewd woman.” She replied with a cold tone.

Resoria: “…You!” She exclaimed, about to punch a person who is many years younger than her.

Despite Cirilia being younger, Resoria isn’t as strong as her. But that doesn’t mean that Resoria can just hurt her love rival whenever she pleases. Cirilia didn’t look like she was going to dodge, clearly trying to get me to be upset with Resoria.

Selenia: “Cirilia, you’ve instigated this, so you’re also at fault. And Resoria, do not hurt a woman I love.” I say with a stern tone after catching her fist.

Cirilia: “…”

Resoria: “…”

Selenia: “Of course, when I say “woman I love”, that includes you, Resoria. Didn’t I warn that no harm, neither physical nor verbal, is allowed? If the two women that I love can’t coexist, then I would rather die alone.” I say with a serious tone.

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Cirilia: “…”

Resoria: “But…” I cut her words off by putting my finger on her lips.

Selenia: “Arguments are fine, but insulting or hurting each other will not be allowed. If you wish to be in a relationship with me, even if it is in the future, then you must be willing to act like mature adults.” I reply.

Cirilia: “Mature adults? But Resoria is the adult here, Selenia. We’re children.” She replied.

Resoria: “…”

Selenia: “Don’t use that excuse, Cirilia. We both are far more mature than our age would suggest. Please listen to my words, I beg you two. If you can’t talk out your problems, then our relationship won’t last more than a few years.” I say with a grieving tone.

Cirilia: “…”

I truly wanted there to be a future where I am with them both, as selfish as that sounds. A small argument like this isn’t that big of a deal. Resoria wasn’t even going to hit Cirilia hard at all. But this is something that I should make an effort to fix early on.

Their faces were showing that they were contemplating my words, but I don’t think that it is enough. They needed another push, and I was willing to give them one. I just needed to expose myself as a reincarnater. And as I plan to trust these women with my future, and romantically, it is the least that I can do.

Selenia: “Did you two know? I remember my last life.” I say with a solemn tone.

Cirilia: “Your last life?” She said with a surprised expression.

Resoria: “If you remember your last life, that would explain why you’re so mature.” She said with a thinking pose.

Selenia: “You see, in my last life, I was killed by my wife.” I say with a serious tone.

Cirilia: “Why?” She asked.

Selenia: “Well, to be exact, I killed myself.” I reply.

Resoria: “…”

Selenia: “It’s like this, my wife had killed any man or woman that ever got close to me. By the time that I realized that it was her who killed them, I was already being held captive by her. Eventually, after being held captive by her for years, I killed myself.” I explain.

As much as it is practically manipulation, I managed to get the outcome that I desired. They were now fully working through my words, and the reason why I brought them up. And why I don’t want them to fight, even if we aren’t actually together at the moment.

While they thought it through, I looked out the window and admired the scenery. It was a far cry from the barren desert that my fort was located in. It was pretty peaceful as well.

Resoria: “Selenia, I understand why you’ve told us these things. I swear upon my heart and family name, I will never hurt you or Cirilia. In fact, Cirilia, although I wasn’t going to hit you hard at all, I am sorry for trying.” She said with a remorseful tone.

Cirilia: “It’s fine. I was the one that intentionally angered you, just so you would look bad in front of Selenia. I am sorry as well.” She said with a remorseful tone as well.

Selenia: “I am happy that we can talk like adults about this. As selfish as it sounds, I do not want to be hurt like I was in my last life.” I say with a smile.

Resoria: “It isn’t selfish at all, Selenia.” She said with a smile.

Cirilia: “You deserve to be happy, and we understand that us fighting would prevent your happiness.” She said with a smile of her own.

Since Resoria and I are princesses, the entire trip would be done by the kingdom of Sooven. And by that, I mean that our escorts were Sooven knights, and the drivers were maids. As we’re all human, we still need to stop at a town or village to sleep.

Or at least, I thought that we would have to do. Instead, we will sleep inside the carriage, while the rest will sleep outside. For the rest of the trip until we stopped for the night, Resoria and Cirilia talked out their differences, as well as their grievances with each other both wanting to be with me romantically. All in all, it was a good talk, and I fell asleep happy that night.