TL: Zimmings

Eight years later, in April.

Its different.

Mina came to the Empire when I was about 19.

But how?

Mina came from another world. So I dont understand that even more. There is only one case where the future changes. When I was involved in it. However, since dimensional shifting is something that humans cannot do, there is no way Im the cause. There were a few plausible things.

First, my interpretation is wrong.

Second, the future has changed because some people were involved in her transfer.

And the last one,

The Gods must be involved.

It would be absurd if anyone else had heard of it, but as a child of God, I truly knew that God existed.

In my first life, I witnessed with my own eyes what kind of disaster had been caused by the evil spirit that had cracked the seal. Because of that, didnt Mina seal the evil spirits with me as a medium?

It was the last case that was most likely.

Things behind my back that I wasnt aware of were slowly revealing before my eyes.

If Gods is involved, there is no way that I, who is only a human, can win.

If God Neliard took part in helping Mina, what happens to me?

The temple will use me as a sacrifice again, and my family will surely die to protect me, so what should I do?

Can I protect my life and my family?

What if all this time, I was moving according to Gods will and nothing will change?

My head became even more dizzy.

Stop-! Calm down!

I slapped my cheeks with both hands!

What are you doing, kid!

Leblaine?

Little sister*.

*TL: I substituted which means the youngest child aka the way Johann called her to little sister.

I saw my brothers and my dad looking at me anxiously.

I took a deep breath and looked out the window at the roof of the temple.

But do you think Ill give up?

I was separated from my family when I was a baby, and I went through all sorts of hardships, but I finally came back into my familys arms.

I started with my bare hands, and worked my way up.

There is no need to rush. There are still eight years left. No matter how much God was involved, time was on my side.

Im doing it one step at a time.

I clenched my fists and turned my head to look at Taylor.

First of all, Deglids recovery!

What?

Follow me!

I grabbed Taylors sleeve and left the office.

***

The emperor, the empress, and the servants looked at Deglid, who had lost consciousness, and Taylor, who was diagnosing her with worried faces.

Taylor, after checking her condition, nodded quickly.

Shell soon be awake.

Then the emperor sighed and sat down on his chair.

Thats a relief.

If the Empress Dowager had been accused of poisoning her, the prestige of the imperial palace would have been damaged. The emperor touched his forehead with a relieved look on his face.

Lady Dubbledes contribution is huge.

Without a word of humility, I acknowledged that as I lowered my head.

Yes, my contribution is big. Then what about my reward?

As I looked at him with eyes full of expectations, the emperor said.

Give a thousand gold to Dubblede.

Thousands of gold?

Even after I saved her, saved the emperors face and held back the protest that would happen in the imperial palace?

Itll be my pocket money only for two months.

As I squinted, the emperor said again.

How is the farmland of Caledonia?

Caledonia is a barren land.

Your Majesty, Dubblede didnt lack neither money nor land. What we are lacking is Your Majestys sincerity.

He frowned and looked away again.

What do you need?

Finally, the word I had been waiting for came back, and I answered coldly.

Please forgive the Empress Dowager!

At my words, silence came to the bedroom.

Since Taylor did not say that her illness was due to an allergy to haro flower, the misunderstanding about the Empress Dowager would not have been resolved.

There were still many people here who had thought that the perpetrator was the Empress Dowager.

Dubbledes daughter has a deep affection for my mother.

The emperor lowered his voice even more in rage.

Its not because of Her Majesty

As I deliberately put on a sad expression on my face, the emperor narrowed his eyes.

Then?

Dad said this shouldnt be publicized. So that people wont think that Your Majesty is unkind to the Empress Dowager for no reason. Even the temple wont be on your side.

.

I dont want the Emperor to be dishonored

When I put my hands together and acted as a good child, the wrinkles between the emperors eyes faded.

However, this is a felony that even a mother cannot be let off. When my aunt recovers, Im afraid.

The emperor had an expression on his face as if he had a headache just thinking about it.

Dont worry about it!

How come?

It was my uncle who saved her. I know she will reward my uncle, so my uncle will tell her later that he hopes that she will not cause any trouble!

I elbowed Taylor on the side.

Agree, quickly.

Looking at him with that expression, Taylor nodded his head in annoyance.

Dubblede is on His Majestys side. Of course I would do it.

I put my hands on my chest and smiled.

Even if she demanded punishment to the Empress Dowager, no one would agree. Then she will keep her mouth shut as an excuse to grant Taylors request.

Dubblede and I will be there to clean up the excess, and it will keep her quiet. Its not a problem, is it?

Seeing my expression, the emperor raised an eyebrow.

Who raised this cute little child to be so clever?

The emperor is the father of the people, and the people are the emperors children~

He chuckled and said, Come, come. Then he stroked my cheek.

Ill do you a favor. But I cant help but to be grateful for your sincerity. Listen! Ill give an honorable title to Lady Dubblede!

Huh?

I looked around.

Really?

I smiled awkwardly as people nodded my head like that.

An honorable title had only been given to a young woman who saved the king from war about 100 years ago.

It didnt come with a direct title, but Ill receive the benefits.

We can even say that the title will give me a power second to the emperor. Like Princess Ingrid, or Deglid who are direct descendants of the royal family.

And that authority became mine too.

When I reach a certain age, I will have voting right from the temple.

I will also be able to visit the Imperial Palace without prior notice.

And

Permission to enter Elyciano class!

The Elyciano Class is a class in the academy consisting only of royals from our country and other countries.

That academy is an overseas academy where only the best talents on each continent gather, and this is the school where Johann is attending.

Even in this place, where only the children of the continents most prestigious families attend, the most outstanding class is the Elyciano class.

Two princes of the Wigentra Empire.

Twin Princes of Waynes.

Gahongs princess.

The grandson of Athars chamberlain.

It was a place where these people were about to enter.

If so

I covered my cheek with an ecstatic expression.

These people could help me with Dubbledes independence! A gold mine for connections!

It is said that good deeds bring good fortune

I havent done a good deed before, so I didnt know.

In return for a good deed, I suddenly get a golden jar in return.

I walked around the palace happily. Taylor looked at me and smirked.

Is it such a good thing?

Of course!

How so?

This is a golden opportunity for me. With this, Ill be able to attend Elyciano class and got many great connections!

If I think about it, Im not scared of the temple now.

Even if our plan of independence failed, we can escape to the land of my newly established connections.

It would be nice if my brothers went there too. Especially Johann

If we become independent and the Dubblede Empire is established, he will become the Crown Prince. As I pouted my lips, Taylor glanced at me.

Its not like youre going to be a royal though, whats the use?

I flinched and laughed awkwardly.

Its a secret to Taylor. Because I cant trust him.

Getting to know good people will help you in your life.

Now that I see it, it was you, not Henry, who resembled our ancestor the most. Even though youre adopted.

Did you just call me similar to that sh*t?

Sh*t?

Your ancestors are worse than a sh*t!

Taylors eyes widened as I clenched my fists.

Are you fearless or thoughtless?

What?

Youre the only one who speaks like that.

Whats wrong with saying bad people are bad people? Im not a good person either, but theyre trash.

Hes your grandfather in the family register. So his sins are yours.

Why is that my fault? Thats the fault of that damn granpa. I am me, and the grandfather is him.

Taylors eyes widened slightly as I snorted.

Of course.

Yes.

Right.

Huh?

Why is he talking like that?

Out of nowhere, he kept muttering to himself, I narrowed my eyebrows when I saw Taylor smiling. At that moment, the communication device was ringing.

Seria.

I said, Wait a minute! as I ran quickly and headed to a place with few people.

[Lady.]

Whats the matter?

[Ive collected all the data on time travel. You can pick up Prince Adrian!]

Oh my gosh!

I shut my mouth.

Thats a relief. Im so glad. You dont know how afraid I was because I was afraid I wouldnt be able to bring him back.

I sighed and lifted my head..

And.

What is this

[Pardon?]

Seria, the sky is

I looked up at the sky with trembling eyes. The clouds completely lifted and the red moon was revealed. A red moon appeared in the sky.