Princess Mia Attains Enlightenment
Anne’s home was on the outskirts of the castle town. An ordinary wooden house that looks similar to the rest of the rows of houses. A lot of dried clothes were swaying in the wind in the garden where pretty flowers bloomed. It didn’t look wealthy, but it was a very homely and warm house.
“Princess Mia, please wait in the carriage until I get you.”
After saying that, Anne quickly went into the house. After a few minutes of waiting, Anne and a middle-aged couple came out with slightly pale faces.
“Oh, maybe these people…”
“I-It’s an absolute honor to meet you, Your Highness. I am Anne’s father.” The man said nervously. He then introduces the woman beside him as Anne’s mother.
Mia curtsied.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Mia Luna Tearmoon. I’m always indebted to Anne.” Mia said with a sweet smile.
“No, no, I have no words of gratitude for your royal favor for our daughter..”
“Please be at ease. The service that your daughter provides is more than enough. We just stopped by here to deliver gifts.” Mia gave them a sweet princess smile. She was very good at putting up a sweet front.
“Well, Anne, please show me to your siblings quickly.”
Mia was impatient because she wanted to eat the ice cream before it melted. Fortunately, the last time she counted it, there were eight frozen desserts in a pottery cup. With these number, even if she gave one for each member of Anne’s family, there would still be something left for her.
As expected, the Four Dukes. They don’t skimp on gifts.
Mia was excited to taste the ice confectionery that she hasn’t tasted for a long time. But when she stepped into the small guest room, she became a little worried. There she met four children. The oldest boy is probably a little older than Mia. Then there were three girls who looked younger than Mia.
“I assume you are all Anne’s brother and sisters?”
Five people including Anne. Together with her parents… seven people! And there were only eight desserts.
Oh, that was dangerously close.
With this, there should be one remaining for me. She then showed her saint-like generosity of giving the desserts to each person. The kind-hearted image of Mia in Anne must not be destroyed.
Feeling proud of herself for how everything worked out fine – even though she didn’t do anything – Mia started envisioning herself eating the ice desserts. She failed to listen to Anne’s introduction of her family members.
“I’m so sorry, Mia-sama. My second sister, Elise, is a little weak and always rests in her room during this time. I know she is supposed to come down and greet you, but…”
“Huh?”
This means there’s one more person. Mia froze. Not only that…
“Wow, Your Highness, is it really okay for us to have something like this?”
“Thank you, Princess Mia. Come on Mom, Dad, let’s eat together!”
“Behave yourselves in front of the Princess … I’m sorry, Your Highness.”
Faced with the happy faces of Anne’s family, Mia knew her fate was sealed. She didn’t have the guts to demand a piece in front of Anne lest she destroys Anne’s image of her.
Stupid daughter of Four Dukes! Why are you stingy?! You could have given me ten instead of just eight!
She vented her frustrations at the Duke’s daughters. After abusing them in her head, Mia finally calmed down.
“I’m sorry, His Highness Princess. Under any circumstances, she should have to presented herself to meet you… I’m sorry for such rudeness.”
“Oh, that doesn’t matter. I came here at such a short notice, so it can’t be helped. And if she is sick, then there’s no point forcing here to come. More importantly, Anne please have everyone try these already. You should eat them before they melt.”
Then, after sending a lonely gaze toward the ice desserts once…
“That’s right, why don’t we bring your sister’s share in her room?”
As a reminder, Mia wasn’t saying this out of concern for the sick. It’s just that she cannot stand the sight of seeing other people eat delicious things and she can’t have one.
As for how Anne interpreted her statement…
“Mia-sama …!” Anne was deeply moved. “Thank you for your intention. I’m sure my sister will be happy that you came to visit us!”
“Ah, that’s nice to hear.”
Compared to Anne’s heartfelt words of gratitude, Mia’s reply was less passionate.
Author’s Note
For the time being, that’s all. After that, I will be updating this leisurely.
