The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 38

The first prince, Michel, quickly intervened between Lionel and Angela.

“Angela, you came.”

“Brother Michel?”

On Michel’s handsome face, a look of displeasure is evident, clearly stating, “I didn’t want Angela to be called here.”

It seems that not informing us about the dinner party was intentional after all.

Do you not want to introduce me to Lil? Why?

There have been many occasions in the past where we hosted state guests, but it was never kept confidential like this.

Why are you keeping me away this time?

As Angela wondered, Michelle stood protectively in front of her sister and glared fiercely at Lionel.

“I see. He’s trained well. Duke Rochelle seems to be quite a skilled fighter.”

“That’s absolutely not the case.”

Even when exposed to scrutinizing gazes, Lionel remained unfazed. He answered the imperial crown prince with confidence while humbly shaking his head.

“No need for modesty. I would like to spar with you once.”

“It is an honor.”

Oh? Is Michel acknowledging it?

Michel is the greatest swordsman in the royal family. He was supposed to evaluate Lionel, but upon sensing his well-honed physique and sharpened fighting spirit, he ended up being impressed instead.

Angela quietly peeked out from behind Michelle, but her view was immediately blocked by another person.

“Lord Rochelle. I have been wanting to speak with you.”

It is the Second Prince Raphael. His beautiful features indeed carry a challenging hue.

“The policies of Duke Rochelle are innovative and intriguing. The measures to control the markets within his territory are particularly interesting, but were those ideas proposed by the Duke himself?”

“I beg your pardon. That was a proposal devised by my trusted butler…”

Oh? Are you having a great time with Raphael, big brother?

Raphael is the most intellectual member of the royal family. While being wary of Lionel, he seems to have an endless interest in his bold policies.

Lionel was smoothly and calmly discussing muscles with Michelle and talking about estate management with Raphael.

While I still can…

Angela, who wanted to see Lionel at all costs, quietly tried to slip away from behind her two brothers, but was blocked by another person.

“Brother Michel, Brother Raphael, let’s skip the roundabout talk.”

I am Prince Gabriel, the third prince. Despite my sweet appearance, a harsh gaze lingers in my eyes.

“Lord Rochelle, shall we get to the main topic?”

Main topic…?

Angela tilted her head and looked up at Gabriel.

“What do you mean, Gabriel-oniisama?”

“The reason for Duke Rochelle’s visit to the country is for the remarriage of his brother, King Coral. The king wishes to divorce the queen and welcome Angela as his new wife.”

“！？”

Angela opened her purple eyes wide.

No… no way!

I can’t help but think that reflexively.

Because Lord Nathan executed me!

Nathan is the person who once decided that Juliet killed the former queen and executed the sentence without giving her a chance to explain.

No matter how much I was shaken by the recent loss of my mother, it was a hasty and unilateral judgment, almost close to mere assumption.

Marrying the person who killed my past self is absolutely unthinkable. Even though I absolutely hate the idea, Angela accepted it.

So that’s why you didn’t tell me, big brothers…

The reason Lionel came to the Sapphire Empire was to arrange the engagement between Nathan and Angela.

The brothers who dote on Angela would never accept a marriage proposal. So, to turn it down, they tried to keep it away from Angela’s ears.

“Yes,” Lionel said, shaking his dark gray hood.

“Indeed, my brother ordered me to fulfill the princess’s marriage. However, I have changed my mind.”

“Did your feelings… change?”

“I understood at first glance. Princess Angela is the empire’s… no, the world’s greatest treasure. Someone like me is unworthy. A fool like me has no right to desire the princess.”

L-Lil!? Is it okay to say something like that?

You call him a fool, but isn’t he the king of a nation?

Angela was upset, but Lionel was completely calm.

“I will clearly tell my foolish brother that it is impossible. Her Highness the Princess is a pure and supreme angel. It is absolutely unthinkable for her to marry into our country.”

Lil!?

Things like “the world’s greatest treasure” or “the supreme angel”—that’s just too much flattery, no matter how you look at it.

Just because I’m a princess, you don’t have to praise me so exaggeratedly!

Angela was shocked to see that little Lil had grown up to be an adult who gives transparent flattery.

Nevertheless, the three brothers took the unreserved compliments at face value and were quite pleased.

“It seems that Duke Rochelle has an eye for people.”

“Yes. I’m relieved to know that you understand reason.”

“I’m glad you seem to understand. As long as you know your place, that’s fine.”

In the order of Michel, Raphael, and Gabriel, they are all so relieved.

“The princess should be cherished above all else. It is best for her to live her entire life under the protection of her elder brother. Marrying a foolish elder brother who is already married and much older is out of the question. It’s completely unacceptable.”

“I completely agree.”

“You really grasp things quickly.”

“I’m impressed that you could figure that out just by seeing Angela once.”

Four men who completely empathize with each other.

Lil! You’re being way too dramatic!

As Angela was getting flustered, Lionel gave a deep bow to the three brothers and briskly turned on his heel.

“W-wait, please!”

Angela involuntarily followed.