The Princess Who Was Married Off To The Prince of Slaughter In Place of Her Sister. While She Was Growing Fairies and Potatoes in The Garden of The Detached Palace, His Highness's Infatuation Began - Episode 19

My name is Charlotte Noblegrant, sixteen years old.

With golden hair and sapphire blue eyes, the princess who boasts the greatest beauty in the kingdom.

I like being number one at everything.

I, of all people, will not allow myself to be second best.

That’s why I hate my half-sister Ariaberta, who is called the “First Princess” despite being the child of a mistress.

After the mistress’s death, I knew that my half-sister was being abused by the maids.

But, I didn’t stop.

Because, there’s no reason to stop.

I always thought that the lover’s child should just wither away and die.

But she had stubbornly survived.

But, there was one thing that was useful for my half-sister.

Taking on my disgrace and marrying the neighboring country’s Prince of Slaughter in my stead.

At this moment, I was relieved that my half-sister hadn’t starved to death.

Since he’s called the Prince of Slaughter, he must be a muscle-bound, ugly guy with a low IQ.

I’m really glad I didn’t marry that man.

I had decided since childhood that I would marry a tall, handsome man who excels in both academics and martial arts, with a bit of a mysterious aura.

According to the report from the maid assigned to my half-sister, she was verbally abused by the knights who came to greet her at the border, received no kiss from the crown prince at the wedding, was harshly criticized by the nobles who attended the ceremony, and on the wedding night, was ignored by the groom and even told, “We will divorce eventually.”

Serves you right.

It’s the reward for being called “the first princess” just because you were born two years earlier than me, despite being the daughter of a mistress.

Even so, the maids and knights returning from the neighboring country are all clumsy, slipping on fruit peels and choking on plant seeds.

Both of them were hiding their faces with masks, but I wonder if they have some kind of injury on their faces?

Well, I don’t really care about those lowly people anyway.

“Ho ho ho ho ho! I hope you’re being treated poorly in the neighboring country and crying miserably!”

At that time, I was in high spirits.

…I never imagined that a month later, I would hear such an outrageous report…

One month later.

“Even though there is no cold damage or water shortage, the crops are not growing well. Reports of pest damage that have never been seen before are also coming in.”

“For some reason, monsters have started appearing in the forest and wilderness.”

Even though it’s breakfast time, both Father and Brother are only talking about gloomy things.

Recently, even when I ask my father for jewelry or dresses, he won’t buy them for me, and it’s so boring.

“Father, I’ve heard that in the neighboring country, plants grow quickly and there are no pest problems.”

“I’ve heard that story too. Moreover, it seems that the monster attacks have decreased.”

Are you and your brother still going on about this? It’s so boring.

According to the report from the spy sent to the Wolfheart Kingdom, the neighboring country has suddenly prospered thanks to the blessing of the fairies.

“What, a fairy…?”

Fairies… like the ones that appear in picture books? Do they really exist?

“Why did fairies suddenly appear in the Wolfheart Kingdom? Was there some kind of omen?”

“Well… it’s hard to say, but…”

“Speak clearly.”

Boring. I’d rather talk about the bazaar, the parade, or the ball.

“Um… it seems that the fairy went to the neighboring country with Ariaberta. Ariaberta is being called the ‘Blessed Princess’ in the neighboring country and is being greatly revered there along with the fairy…”

“What the hell!”

Because Father suddenly stood up, the table shook, the glass fell over, and champagne spilled on the dress.

Ugh, the worst. It was my favorite dress.

“Father, please calm down.”

“How can I stay calm! To think that a fairy was attached to Ariaberta…!”

Father, you got my dress dirty and didn’t even apologize!

“Now that you mention it, I have a hunch. Our country flourished after I took in that person’s mother as a mistress and had her live in the detached palace!”

Dad is going to buy me a new dress!

What color should I choose? Blue? Or purple? The red dress is lovely too.

“Alé’s mother was from a continent said to be inhabited by fairies… The detached palace was always blooming with rare flowers… Alé’s mother would sometimes look at nothing and smile… Even though she abandoned taking care of Ariaberta after Alé died, that child survived for eight years…! Looking back, there were always hints of the existence of fairies…!”

Father’s body was trembling slightly and intermittently.

Huh? What? Fairies really existed?

So, does that mean the fairy was following around an incompetent and ugly older sister?

Fairies have no taste! If they’re going to grant blessings, they should give them to a beauty like me!

“Father, if Ariaberta had a fairy attached to her, it means we married her off to the neighboring country without realizing it! We have treated Ariaberta terribly! The fairy must surely hate us!”

“Don’t say anymore! I too regret having married off a capable daughter blessed by fairies as a substitute for my incompetent, spendthrift daughter!”

Wha-what did you say~~!

Father, are you saying that the beautiful me is incompetent!? No matter how much of a father you are, I can’t forgive that!

“What are you going to do now, Father!?”

“Throwing away all shame and reputation, the only way for this country to survive is to beg for forgiveness from Ariaberta.”

“Indeed… there is no other way, is there?”

Both of them had serious expressions on their faces. It didn’t seem like they were joking.

At this rate, are we going to have to beg that woman for forgiveness? There’s no way that’s happening!!

“Both of you are wrong!”

I couldn’t stay silent, so I raised my voice.

“Charlotte, we are having an important conversation right now.”

“Just go eat some dessert or something.”

“But, big brother!”

“Father, let’s discuss the rest in the conference room.”

“Yeah, let’s do that.”

The two left the room without finishing their meal.

Both Father and Brother are planning to ostracize me, aren’t they? I can’t forgive that!

“If fairies truly exist, then their protection is most fitting for someone as pure and lovely as I.”

You can’t let that precious, fairy-like being be monopolized by that shabby and ugly older sister.

“My sister took the fairy from me. So, I’m going to the neighboring country to get back what was taken from me… It’s a perfect plan!”

If a charming person like me asks, fairies are a piece of cake.

Even fairies would want to serve me, the unparalleled beauty, rather than my shabby older sister.

Even if I talk to Father and the others, they’ll surely ostracize me again.

Let’s keep this plan a secret until we bring the fairy home.

Let’s tell our fathers that we’re going to the villa, and then let’s secretly go to the neighboring country with just a few companions.

Both of you will be surprised when I bring home a fairy.

If we have the fairies’ blessing, the good harvests will continue, and we can indulge in luxury again, right?

The people will definitely pamper me even more than now, and there’s nothing to complain about!

Wait, fairy, I’ll make you work to the bone until I die.