I Would Like To Live A Different Life If I Could Go Back In Time - Episode 30

The weather is nice, making it perfect for tea in the courtyard, but since it’s only been a few days since the monsters rampaged, it seems they decided on the salon instead.

I was escorted by a servant to the first salon.

The palace has several salons, including salons for nobles, salons for diplomats, and salons exclusively for royalty.

The first salon is a salon for the nobility, and I have also had tea there several times in the past.

When I arrived at the salon, Prince Randolph was already seated.

As soon as he sees me, he shows a gentle smile.

We are not in such a relationship now, though. I bowed to His Highness and took my seat.

“Lady Yuria, I hope you weren’t hurt. Thanks to the barrier you set up, I was able to avoid injury. Thank you. I’ve been wanting to have tea with you like this again. We can’t have a leisurely conversation at the academy, you know.”

Well, those young ladies are always around Prince Randolph, and if you try to get close, they’ll be all over you with their schemes.

“I wasn’t injured at all. I’m just glad that Your Highness is safe.”

I take a sip of tea while smiling.

A fragrant tea after a long time.

Drink with intention.

Thinking that, I was enjoying the black tea and the sweets that were served, when I noticed that His Highness was smiling.

“Is something the matter?”

“No, it’s just that the way you’re savoring the tea and sweets so deeply is so cute. Is it delicious?”

“Yes, it’s very delicious. We could eat sweets at the count’s house, but I lived in a corner of the estate with the maids, so I never got to taste sweets. Even now, I eat fruits in the dormitory life, but there are no sweets.”

“Oh, I see. I heard that the reward was also the palace sweets. Was that really okay?”

“Yes. I am very satisfied.”

I break into a broad smile.

“By the way, what does Miss Yuria always do after school?”

His Highness changed the subject. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t eat sweets much.

I wonder how much information the shadow has.

It’s not like there’s anything shady about it, but it would be troublesome if people got interested.

“After the academy, you ask? I’m learning magic from Professor Giannino and studying. Since I grew up in the countryside, I have to study hard to keep up.”

“Yorland said you were excellent. Should I teach you? Yorland is here too.”

“Hehe. Just your feelings are enough for me. Just being with Prince Randolph makes me the target of glares from the other fiancée candidates.”

Moreover, being with a lady who has a troubled past could affect Your Highness’s reputation. Your feelings alone are more than enough.

“I see.”

Even though I have mentally overcome it, and even though it was a past event that has already disappeared, I have not forgotten what was done to me by His Highness.

While talking with His Highness, I suddenly have a question.

Why do I have memories of the past while others do not?

We humans have magic, but we don’t know any magic that manipulates time to travel between the past and the future.

Is it the whim of the gods?

Or is there some kind of magic that manipulates time that I don’t know about?

“I heard that since that day, a lot of marriage proposals have been coming your way. Have you already decided on a fiancé?”

“How about it? I have a chronic illness, and unfortunately, I have no hope for marriage.”

“If, if there’s any hope at all… I want you to consider me as a candidate for your fiancée.”

Prince Randolph brings the cup to his lips with a smile.

I think I would have replied, “No matter what, if my father were here.”

I’m glad my father isn’t here.

“I’m sorry, but that matter is impossible. I appreciate that His Highness likes me, but as I mentioned earlier, I have a chronic illness. I am not fit to be a queen. I believe Lady Vera Venegict would be more suitable to be a queen.”

Then, the prince, who had been smiling cheerfully until just a moment ago, lost his smile.

“Why is Miss Vera showing up there?”

“Lady Vera Venegict is the leading candidate for Prince Randolph’s fiancée, after all. Don’t you find it questionable?”

I respond with curiosity. In fact, at the academy, the candidates, led by her, are keeping an eye on things and openly declaring it.

“That’s just something she said on her own. I am Yuria Osborn, and I want to welcome you as my fiancé. I… want to dedicate my heart to you alone.”

“I’m truly glad to hear you think so. However, being a queen cannot be fulfilled by mere likes and dislikes. For someone like me, who has lived a life no different from that of commoners, it would be difficult. I also lack the ability to unite the nobles.”

I politely decline.

I wonder what he’s thinking.

Could it be that you have memories of the past, just like me?

“Sorry, Lady Yuria, I’ve been looking for you. Are you okay? You still haven’t fully recovered, so I’ve come to take you back.”

The moment Prince Randolph opened his mouth to say something, I turned around at the sound of my name being called.

“Professor Giannino”

It seems that the teacher came because they were worried about me.

“Oh my, oh my, Your Highness Randolph. The recent monster attack was quite a challenge, wasn’t it?”

“Ah. Thanks to you, I was saved. I was just about to express my gratitude to Miss Yuria as well.”

“I see. She was protecting the guests with a barrier, attacking the monsters, and helping the knights. It’s not commendable to summon a lady who has consumed so much magical power and needs rest to the royal palace.”

“Indeed, that’s true. Lady Yuria, I apologize on behalf of my father and myself.”

“No, thank you for your concern. I woke up yesterday, so I’m fine.”

“I see. I ended up putting Miss Yuria through a lot. I’m really sorry.”

It’s understandable that he didn’t know that His Highness Randolph had been asleep for three days.

“Well then, Lady Yuria. Let’s head to my room. I’ll investigate the effects of that magic circle.”

Mr. Giannino is taking my hand and trying to lead me away.

It would be a breach of manners to stand up while having tea with the Crown Prince.

However, it might be because he is a wizard in a position where such reckless behavior is permitted.

“Ah, Giannino. I’m sorry for putting Miss Yuria in a difficult position. Miss Yuria, my feelings haven’t changed. …Well then, see you later.”

Professor Giannino cheerfully escorted me out of the salon.