The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 50

The day after finishing the lunch meeting and tea party.

Angela, having some free time, conveyed her wishes through the servant.

“I’ve heard that the Kingdom of Koryu has a temple dedicated to the goddess. I would really like to visit it.”

I had been worried all along. About the temple where I spent most of my life in my previous life.

Of course, I have no intention of claiming to be the previous saint. However, seeing the rapid decline of the current Coral Kingdom makes me worry about the state of the temple as well.

There should be a saint in the current temple who was born on the same day as Angela. If there was anything I could do, I wanted to help the current saint.

However, the priest sent by the temple flatly rejected Angela’s request.

“I apologize, Your Highness the Princess.”

I recognized that priest. He was the man who often yelled at Juliet in a domineering manner.

At that time, he was quite plump, but now he has completely withered away, and the man looked like a completely different person.

“You cannot enter the temple. The saint is the sacred treasure of this country. It has been decreed that she must not leave the holy temple, and it is also forbidden for secular people to enter the temple.”

What is that…?

Angela was astonished. She had never heard of such a rule.

Juliet often went outside to gather wild herbs and berries, and people other than the priests also came and went in the temple every day.

“It is only natural that the people of the Empire are unaware, but our country’s saint have had such customs since ancient times.”

What is this person talking about?

Angela could only be exasperated by the priest who boldly declared the mysterious “custom.”

Even though I had repeatedly asked to schedule a visit to the temple before leaving the country, and had only received vague responses, I was finally outright refused when I confronted them directly.

I wonder if the temple rules changed after I died?

Even so, to say “since ancient times” after just about fifteen years is an exaggeration.

In the first place, a saint is a being with the miraculous power to heal people. Yet, it’s strange to forbid her from meeting others. Even though Juliet was suffering from the backlash of using her power, she was still scolded to hurry up and heal the next patient.

Could it be… that there’s a reason they can’t show us the inside of the temple?

If the princess were to make a courtesy visit, it would be an unparalleled honor. In fact, when the imperial envoy came for an inspection in a past life, the temple side welcomed them with great joy.

Even so, what is this unnaturalness?

It was as if the temple side was hiding something, and Angela’s expression darkened.

“The priest is quite stubborn, isn’t he? I apologize for my inability to help.”

To the disappointed Angela, Lionel sincerely apologized.

“No, it is not Lord Lionel who should apologize.”

The temple that houses the saint boasts an inviolable authority. Even the king’s brother would find it difficult to interfere easily.

“Is there anything else you desire? If there’s anything I can fulfill for you…”

“Um…”

Lionel’s gentle voice makes me feel as if the fog in my heart is being lifted. Angela placed her finger on her chin and thought.

“Then, would it be possible for me to tour the library wing of the palace?”

In the palace’s annex, there is an outer shell tower, and inside, it is entirely a building that houses valuable books.

In her previous life, Juliet often visited, and in this life, Angela spends so much time in the library of the imperial palace that she feels at ease surrounded by books.

“Understood. I will guide you.”

It was when Lionel nodded and the two of them headed out into the hallway together.

“Princess Angela! You were here!”

Skipping with a skip in his step, Nathan crossed the hallway.

The jute coat, different from yesterday’s, has an equally flamboyant design, and when Nathan puts it on, it looks as if a male peacock is spreading its feathers.

“Your Majesty the King”

“Good day, Your Highness!”

The peacock… or rather, Nathan, fluttered his vibrant hem and struck a pose that seemed to be his signature move.

“Would you like to go see a play with me? I’ve reserved the most highly-rated show in the royal capital. It’s a performance that’s very popular with women, and I’m sure Her Highness the Princess will love it too!”

“No, that’s alright.”

“How about a boat ride? It’s a clear, refreshing day with not a single cloud in the sky, and I’m sure it would be delightful to float a boat on the lake…”

“That’s fine.”

I don’t even want to breathe the same air as Nathan, who was killed in my past life, let alone go on a date with him.

In the first place, instead of indulging in theater and boat rides, I want you to spend your time and money on policies to aid the people.

“Wh…why…!?”

Rejected coldly, Nathan trembled with fear.

Nathan was raised as the crown prince and is now the king. He has never had any trouble with women, and any woman would be swayed if Nathan invited her. Even Hortense, who was celebrated as the belle of the social scene.

Nevertheless, Angela is cold and unapproachable, with a gaze as if she were looking at an enemy.

Wh… why is this princess looking at me like this!?

He never dreamed that it was because he had sentenced his past life girlfriend to death, and Nathan was in a state of panic.

Nathan-sama is already in his thirties, right? Why is he so frivolous…?

I thought Nathan was shallow even in my past life, and I still find him superficial now. Is it because Lionel is so pure that I feel this way even more?

“Lionel! You bastard!”

Nathan directed his pent-up anger at Lionel.

“You are ten years older than the princess! How dare you get engaged to a girl who hasn’t even come of age! You pervert!”

If that’s the case, isn’t Lord Nathan seventeen years older…?

Why do I put my age on the shelf?

Angela let out a soft sigh.