The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 7

The knight commander, filled with a sense of fulfillment, sheathed his sword with a hand still tinged by the aftermath of the recent battle.

I face the First Prince Michel once again and bow respectfully.

“Your Highness Michel, your skills were truly remarkable.”

It wasn’t flattery.

The knight commander, who has dedicated his entire life to a single sword, is a man of steadfastness and simplicity.

Even if it were a prince, I do not possess the skillful tongue to utter insincere flattery.

“Your Highness, you have a talent for the sword.”

“Thank you. It’s thanks to your guidance.”

Michel smiled refreshingly, without a hint of arrogance.

“Your Highness, if you would allow me, could I provide a bit more explanation about the sword technique I demonstrated earlier? I believe you would master it quickly even at a higher level…”

“Sorry, but I have an important appointment after this.”

Michel shook her golden crown.

“Please take care of things again tomorrow.”

“Huh!”

The knight commander, who maintained his salute until Michel’s figure disappeared from view, eventually murmured as if moved.

“Prince Michel is brave and daring. As expected of a crown prince.”

Around the same time.

The outstanding official, known as the brain of the empire, was trembling with the book in hand, savoring the overwhelming feeling of admiration.

Pushing up his silver-rimmed glasses, he faced the second prince, Raphael.

“Your Highness Raphael, it was an outstanding performance.”

It wasn’t just polite conversation.

The official, who has devoted himself solely to the path of scholarship, is a serious and upright person.

Even if the other person is a prince, I don’t have the cunning tongue to spew flattery that makes one’s teeth float.

“Your Highness, you are truly exceptional.”

Thank you very much. It’s thanks to your guidance, teacher.

Raphael, without any hint of arrogance, smiled humbly.

“Your Highness. If you would allow me, could I provide a detailed explanation regarding the issue you inquired about earlier? I believe you would understand it immediately…”

“No, I’m sorry. I have an important appointment after this.”

Raphael shook his head and stood up.

“Thank you in advance for tomorrow as well.”

“Yes!”

The official, who had kept his head down until Raphael’s figure disappeared, eventually sighed deeply, as if overwhelmed with emotion.

“His Highness Raphael is wise and astute. As expected of the second heir to the throne.”

“Brother!”

“Oh, Raphael!”

At the end of the palace corridor. Michel and Raphael, who ran into each other, exchanged glances and laughed.

“Are you also going to see Angela, brother?”

“Of course. I heard Angela has started crawling. I must see it with my own eyes as soon as possible!”

“Yes, brother. I couldn’t concentrate on my studies because I wanted to see it as soon as possible. Let’s hurry!”

The “important task” for the two of them was to watch their cute little sister crawl.

It’s not an exaggeration. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that there’s nothing more important than this.

“However, even though she is only seven months old, she has already started crawling. Angela might have exceptional athletic skills, just like her older brother.”

“She seems like she’s going to grow up to be a tomboy. But even so, Angela is cute!”

The room they arrived at while having a silly conversation was decorated with lovely lace and ribbons for the empire’s only princess.

The spacious interior is well-lit, and bright sunlight streams through the window panes, casting a rainbow of colors.

“Brother Michel, Brother Raphael, you’re late!”

The one who is fuming with anger is Prince Gabriel, the third prince.

Even though they had promised to meet in Angela’s room, it seems she’s in a bad mood because her brothers haven’t shown up yet.

“Gabriel, sorry for being late.”

Michel hugged her sulking younger brother and kissed him on the forehead. Then, she reached through the crib’s bars,

“Angela! I’ve come to see you!”

I tried to hug my sister who was in bed.

“Michel! Be more discreet!”

Suddenly, harsh scolding voices flew in.

The one who took control was Empress Josephine.

Michel, reprimanded by her mother, came to a complete stop, and Angela shrugged her small shoulders.

Sigh, I got scolded… Well, I deserve it…

Michel is ten years old. Although still a child, he is a proper imperial crown prince.

Since their social standing is different from that of commoners, even if he is her real brother, treating her casually would tarnish his dignity and affect his reputation.

Mother wants to say, “Maintain your dignity like a crown prince.” Of course.

It was the moment Angela was convinced.

Josephine gives even stricter instructions.

“Wash your hands before touching Angela. You’ve been training with the captain of the knights, haven’t you? Your hands must be covered in dirt.”

“Yes, Mother. Understood.”

That way!?

It wasn’t about dignity or reputation. It was just a directive to be clean.

“Raphael, you too. Don’t even think about touching Angela with your filthy hands.”

“I understand, Mother.”

Rafael also obediently follows.

Mother… so strong…!

When my mother signaled with her eyes, the maid brought a silver basin filled with water for washing hands.

Michel and Raphael washed off the dirt and dust as instructed, polished their hands until they were spotless, and then came back to Angela.