The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 39

“Please wait, Duke Rochelle!”

“Your Highness, the Princess?”

“Is it really okay to defy King Coral’s orders? Won’t this put Duke Rochelle in a difficult position?”

In Juliet’s memories from her past life, Nathan was a man who was very opinionated and narrow-minded.

Just because he became king, it doesn’t mean his true nature will change so easily.

Given that there is a past where Nathan’s harsh punishment led to a loss of life, I can’t help but feel anxious thinking about what unreasonable punishment might befall Lionel.

Angela was genuinely worried, but Lionel answered nonchalantly.

“I might slightly incur my brother’s displeasure, but he won’t kill me.”

Failure is disgraceful, but it is not a crime.

Nathan will likely criticize Lionel as if he had taken the head of a demon, but he shouldn’t take his life.

“But, you might lose your lands and titles for failing to obey the king’s orders. Are you still willing to do it, Duke Rochelle?”

“That is…”

Mentioning the territory, Lionel stammered for the first time.

Neither the land of Rochelle nor the title of duke were things Lionel desired and obtained.

However, the vassals who followed him without complaint and the subjects who endured hardships with resilience had already become irreplaceable to Lionel.

Nathan will easily dismiss Lionel, citing the failure of the king’s orders. If that happens, the lord of Rochelle will be replaced by someone else.

There is no guarantee that the new lord, who is under Nathan’s influence, will protect the vassals and the people.

Lionel publicly declared that his title would end with him, but there are still many public works he is currently working on that are only halfway done.

I have no objections to letting go eventually, but it’s still too early for that now.

Even if I have to accept the revocation of my title, I at least want to entrust my subjects to someone I can trust.

When Lionel was in anguish, Angela repeatedly asked.

“The royal decree issued by King Koryu is the ‘marriage of the princess,’ isn’t it?”

Yes

“Then… I will marry you!”

Ice-blue eyes widened.

“Prince Rochelle is also of royal bl00d, right? So if I marry you, it would fulfill the king’s command.”

Angela knew she was saying something outrageous.

Even though it concerns myself, it is impossible to decide a princess’s marriage with just a single will.

However, knowing that Lionel would be executed, I couldn’t just let him return to the country alone.

I never want to become the wife of Nathan, who killed my past self, but I absolutely must save Lionel, who cared for Juliet.

“Such a thing… there is no reason for Her Highness the Princess to do it.”

“There is!”

Angela answered energetically, then fumbled for words.

I can’t say that I can’t leave her alone because I knew Lil in my past life.

“Um… well, I’ve always been interested in the Koryu Kingdom… I’ve always thought it would be nice to visit once. Yes! This is also my wish!”

It is true that I have always hoped to travel to the kingdom. No matter how many times I ask, my brothers still won’t allow it.

“Do you… wish to see our country…?”

Since Lionel had a genuinely surprised look on his face, Angela couldn’t help but feel flustered.

“Th…that said, I don’t want to cause any trouble between our two countries. It pains me to refuse King Koryu’s orders, but I cannot marry His Majesty the King while Her Majesty the Queen is still here. It would be inhumane to divorce the Queen who has been by his side for so many years.”

The truth is, I just dislike the man named Nathan, but I’ll pretend to sympathize with the queen and make it seem like I don’t want to get married.

“I see. I understand your feelings.”

Lionel nodded as if he was convinced.

I don’t want to bring discord between the two countries by openly defying the king’s orders. However, I don’t want to marry a king who is already married. It’s a natural feeling for me as a royal and as a woman.

“Furthermore, to consider my circumstances… Your Highness, I am truly humbled by your kindness.”

Lionel bowed his steel-like physique respectfully. He placed his hand on his chest and looked up at Angela.

“Your Highness, would you do me the honor of becoming engaged to me?”

At the straightforward proposal, Angela’s heart skipped a beat.

“Of course, it’s a contractual engagement. I understand that you proposed it with that intention.”

“Contract… engagement…”

Angela repeated in a daze.

That’s right. Right now, I’m ten years younger than Lil…

Lionel has completely become a grown man. He is rugged and strong, a handsome man who could make any woman swoon.

There’s no way he would see Angela, who is ten years younger than him, as a romantic interest.

Even the proposal for the demotion initiated by Angela is perceived as merely a temporary arrangement.

“I promise to promptly annul the engagement whenever Her Highness wishes.”

If the royal decree of “the princess’s marriage” is fulfilled, Lionel will no longer be punished.

Angela, having avoided marriage with Nathan, is finally able to go to the long-desired Coral Kingdom.

“However… to involve you in such a thorny path…”

Lionel furrowed his brow with a pained expression.

No matter how much Angela herself wants it, I don’t want to take her to that declining country. I don’t want her to be exposed to the foolish eyes of my brother.

“No.”

Angela gently shook her head.

“I’m not scared at all. Because thorns are just roses.”

Lionel was astonished.

Thorns… are you talking about roses?

I vividly remember Juliet’s figure laughing as she said that, as if it were just yesterday.

“Then I don’t mind at all. I like roses.”

Jill…!

An unforgettable smile resurfaced, and Lionel choked up.

Lil? Why do you look like you’re about to cry…?

When Angela gasped, Lionel knelt deeply.

“I will definitely protect you.”

A sincere gaze pierces Angela.

“Your Highness, I swear by the goddess. I will never let any thorn harm you.”

“I swear by the goddess” is an oath passed down in the Kingdom of Koryu. It is a phrase used for a promise that will never be broken.

It is unacceptable to break the vow made to the goddess.

Angela nodded and took Lionel’s hand.

“Yes, I believe you.”