-Beastilia Kingdom Capital, Roku-gatsu 2, 7564-
~Momoe’s P.o.V~
Whaaaaa~ My head is spinning like crazy right now. Did my father just gave me away to Luciel?! I don't understand what is going on here, first I find out that I'm a freaking princess few months back, also it happens to be that Luciel is a vampire prince, and now we are engaged as fiance and fiancee. I am becoming so confused here!
While my mind is in total turmoil, my father, mother, and Maou continue on with their discussion. Hey! At the very least ask for my opinion!
《Momoe doesn't want to be betrothed to me?》
Ehhhh, did my thought transitioned into telepathy?!
《Yeah... it did》
Its not that I dont want to be betrothed to Luciel. Err, what am I s-saying! We are just little children! I mean we are mentally 19ish so... is it okay? Nonononono, think rationally Momoe! I liked Leah alot, but that was as friends, right? Or did have have romantic feelings for her?! I dont understand at all! What the heck is wrong with me right now?!
I remember something from a news article I read long time ago about signs of having love interest toward somebody...
How you know you have crush on someone:
1. Keep all of the text sent by the person.
Check...
2. Alway think about that certain person and wonder about what they are up to.
...check...
3. Either wanting be very close to that person or bullying that person.
....c-check...
4. Wanting to be always together with that person.
................m
Check
I liked Leah back when we were in Earth?! How dumb am I to not notice such an obvious thing?! I am a failure as a man, I never got to convey my feeling...
《Momoe, calm down! You don't have to think too much about it for now!》
Thats right Momoe! Calm down...
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HOWTHEHECKCANICALMDOWNAFTERWHATIJUSTREALIZETHATILIKEYOUAFTERALLTHISTIME?!?
My mind is combusting right now with realization.
《Momoe, dont worry about that for now! For now just think of this as an event that occurred back in our first life. Lets forget about being tied down for now and slowly get used to things.》
Luciel is right! I will worry about that later. For now, I need to focus on my coronation ceremony instead of hanging on to my past. We can unwind that later on, since we have plenty of time.
While my inner turmoil finally calmed down with help of Luciel, I listened in on what the adults were discussing together.
But it ended shortly after I listened in and now Otou-san is speaking to me.
"Momoe, we would like for you to meet your new teacher who will teach you weapon usage, close quarter combats, and physical training. This man, as you can tell by his black feathered wings, is from the demon race. Actually, he was the demon king until few years ago when he gave the succession to his eldest son."(Otou-san)
Yup, I pretty much guessed he was the demon king since his name is Maou... but he will be my teacher from now on...
"Guhaha, from now on you can just call me shishou (master) I look forward to teach you my most prized combat trainings."(Muscl...*ehem* Shishou)
Hah~ I kinda guessed this one so I'm not really surprised.
"Please excuse my rude interruption, but her highness has to now prepare for the coronation and the festival."(Maru-san)
"Ah, of course. Thank you for reminding us, Maru."(Otou-san)
Maru-san bowed and led me into the castle.
~Maou's P.o.V~
"That was a quite a move you played, Kakuei"(Maou)
I looked toward my old friend with awe at how he nonchalantly made this engagement official.
"Well, I already had agreement with the vampire king since a long time ago, so when the opportunity came, I just declared it."(Kakuei)
"I guess everyone should now get ready as well, since the the ceremony is starting in an hour."(Yuukari)
Why hold hands, Kakuei and Yuukari went back in while I followed them along with Luciel.
~Momoe's P.o.V~
"Nyaaaaaaaaaa~"(Me)
"Your highness! Please stay still, you have to wear this dress for the ceremony and coronation! I was ordered to put this dress on you so please stop running away!"(Maru)
Maru-san is currently chasing after me with a blue frilly onepiece dress in one hand and hair brush in another. At first we were in my new room, which was prepared before my arrival. When Maru-san took out the outfit I'll be wearing, I volted out of the room.
I'm sorry Maru-san for all the trouble your going through. However, rhere is no way in heck I'll be wearing that dress! Even if I'm a girl right now, I'm still a guy at heart!
I have been forced to wear dresses before, but compared to the one in Maru-san's hand, it was more modest. I guess I got used to wearing dresses, but the one right now is slap based dress with short bottom. There is no way I can wear that in front of all the citizens in Beastilia!
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While I was running, I chanced upon Luciel and muscle shishou, whom were roaming around since they do not need to get ready for the ceremony.
"Luciel-sama! Maou-sama! Please stop hime-sama from escaping!"(Maru)
"Eh? Sure."(Luciel)
"Yosh"(Muscle Shoshou)
Before the two can catch me, I magnificently jumped up, and step on Muscle Shishou's face to get a boost.
Sorry, that was really unintentional...
Even I was surprised by my reaction speed just now. Is this whay it feels like to run for your life?!
While believing that I bested all three of my pursuers, Luciel, coming out of thin air, grabbed me.
Eh?! Luciel, et tu?
Luciel handed me over to Maru-san and she took me back to my room, locking my room door this time to prevent anymore escapes.
Several minutes of struggling and shrieking, Maru-san dressed me up and brushed my long unruly hair. She proceeded to tie part of my hair into a braid on both side.
Exhausted from the struggle, I gave up and let Maru-san do whatever she wanted.
-30 minutes later-
With both okasan and otousan dressed up in royal clothes, they, accompanied by two knights, Luciel, muscle shishou, and Ochiai-san, came to pick me up
From there, our small group headed toward the capital's main street to start my coronation.
~Luciel's P.o.V~
It has been 3 years since the time both me and Matt died. After 3 long years, I found Matt (now reborn as Momoe). Although he/she changed alot since we last met, personality wise the Matt I knew and the Momoe I got to know are very similar.
Of course, there are few small differences, even so, I was able to tell that Matt and Momoe share the same soul. I immediately knew who Momoe was by how she selflessly threw herself toward her enemies to save her guards.
I did receive a skill to be able to find Momoe when close by, but I think I could have found her even without such skills.
So you all must be wondering how I was for the last 3 years, right? Well, I was not suppose to gain my memory until I turn around 2 to 3 years old, but due to certain circumstances I became aware of everything from the beginning.
I won't be talking too much about what happened three years ago, thats a story for another time. Just know that I have been obtaining knowledge and magic ever since I was born...
Tonight ended after Momoe's coronation and the streets, which were noisy from celebration died down by the time Momoe's parents retired to their castle.
It would seem that Momoe's existence has been kept in the dark until today to keep her safe. So when the beastkins learn of the existence of Momoe, everyone rejoiced. They all sounded excited as if it was their close relative that revealed.
Momoe was led toward her room by Maru-san while an escort guided me to the guest room. With Momoe finally settling down, she became able to use telepathy at will. When we first formed a bond, Momoe couldnt control it well and transmitted every single thought, which was cute and amusing. But now, I dont hear her thinking to herself.
《Puah~ that was so tiring, I'm so sleepy now.》(Momoe)
《Good work today, you should get some rest now》(Luciel)
《Yeah... before that, I think I finally sorted my feelings toward you.》(Momoe)
《U-uh, yeah?》(Luciel)
I held my breath nervously. I had feelings for Matt, which Liz kindly pointed out to me during our meeting 3 years back. I was worried about how Momoe felt about me, but I decided to wait until she started the subject.
《I think my feelings toward you is like a sibling love.》(Momoe)
"Ehhh?" (Luciel)
I unconsciously let out a stupid voice due to that unexpected reply. The maid leading me stopped to ask if something was the matter. I shook my head while finally noticing that I stopped completely in the middle of the hallway.
《Well, I thought about it deeply. I never had siblings before so maybe I thought of you as a sister... opps now its brother... anyways, I must have loved you like a sibling? I really dont know but thats what I think.》(Momoe)
I mentally facepalmed myself as I realize the situation. Momoe and I have mutual feelings but she just doesn't really understand her feelings yet... Hah~ I guess thats what Liz meant by her being dense...
《 Then, I'll have you call me Oniichan from now on~》(Luciel)
《E-eh?! O-onii cccchan?!》(Momoe)
《You did say you love me like a sibling so isnt it obvious? I'm older than you by at least 6 months》(Luciel)
I started to tease her lightly, half to see how she would react and half for getting my hopes up.
《O-o-okay, Oniichan》(Momoe)
WHAT?! SO KAWAII!!!
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Sorry for this short chapter, kuma...