Mia Leading Like a Pied Piper
Tiona doesn’t seem to be afraid at all. The unbreakable, stubborn, and straightforward attitude that emanates from Tiona reminded Mia of a scene in the previous timeline.
By the way, I just remembered… this person was a saint of the Revolutionary Army.
Although the current Tiona is less powerful than the previous one, at her core, she is still the same woman who was willing to start a fight against the mighty authority of the Tearmoon Empire.
Moreover, her father, Count Rudovon… dark moons! He is one of those strange people who like it when you hurt them…
Mia shuddered as she recalled the time she had made some unreasonable demands of the Outcount, only to find him smiling happily at her. There was no doubt in Mia’s mind that Tiona’s dad is that kind of pervert.
Her brother, Cyril, is a cute boy. But the people of the Rudolvons are basically all strange people. She really might not be bothered of the idea of opposing Rafina.
Mia gives up on persuading Tiona. In fact, election campaigns are necessary even if she doesn’t want to do it in a big way. And for that, Mia needs help. She looked at Tiona again, then Mia sighs…
“If you really insist, then okay…”
Mia’s words were cut off when four people entered her field of vision.
“Your Highness Princess Mia …”
“Oh, you guys …”
Mia was familiar with the two boys and the two girls.
These were the people who confined Tiona during the ball incident… No, the verdict was that their servants were the guilty ones.
Mia leans her head, but before that, one of the boys knelt.
“I’m Uros, son of Baron Langes, Princess Mia. I’m here to repay the favor from that time. We came here to let you know that you have our full support.”
Following that, the other three similarly reverently knelt in front of Mia.
Eeh? e? What’s going on!?
“Your Highness has protected us who were about to be expelled.”
“Since that day, we’ve been studying hard and pushing ourselves into various service activities. It’s all for this moment so that we could repay that trust you gave to us. If it’s all for you, then, there is no greater joy.”
Then the four bow to Tiona.
“I’m sorry at that time. Ms. Tiona.”
“Can you forgive us?”
Upon receiving the apology, Tiona smiles gently.
“Everyone makes mistakes. I don’t mind it anymore. And I think because we are all here to help Her Highness, that makes us all friends.”
That attitude of suffering hostility, being able to swallow it, and still being able to smile, gave Tiona the makings of a Saint. Mia certainly noticed her compassion for others. It is very different from Mia whose compassion is for oneself.
“Oh… thank you. You are a paragon of compassion Ms. Tiona. In return, we shall do everything in our power to support Her Highness.”
A scene of wonderful friendship was developing around Mia, which annoyed her.
While this was all happening, Mia’s entourage cannot be silent. In the first place, they are those who have always followed Mia and idolized her. What’s more, Mia herself was completely unaware, but her entourage was also slightly different from the previous timeline.
Having Anne, a commoner, as her exclusive maid, it stipulated that those who follow her should at least be able to accept Anne’s position and presence. In fact, not many people can tolerate it. This functioned as a natural screening process, as it required candidates to be either open-minded or so infatuated with Mia that they were willing to overlook everything else.
Those who survive this selective process were fundamentally drawn to Mia’s character and liked her as a person. They were the Mia Elite. As the Mia Elite, they won’t let the likes of Tiona or people who didn’t even hang around as much steal the spotlight.
“Your Highness, of course, we will support you too!”
Their enthusiasm proved infectious. Soon, the whole class was flocking toward her to pledge their support.
Aaahhh! Stop it! Would you please go away already? This was supposed to be quiet and discreet. I want this to be low profile! At this rate, Rafina will give me the death glare!
“Milady…”
Anne, who had escaped from Bel, was rushing to Mia’s classroom. After all, she was worried about Mia. Upon reaching the entrance to the classroom, Anne found Chloe. For some reason, Chloe is sneaking into the room from the back door.
“Chloe-sama…?”
“Oh, Anne.”
Chloe beckoned after putting her finger on her lips telling her to be quiet. Anne walked up to her wondering…
“There’s a good scene right now.”
After saying that, she looked at the place that Chloe was pointing out. Anne smiled unintentionally…
“Mia-sama …”
A large number of students were gathered around Mia and screaming for support of her.
When Anne saw this, she looked at Mia and saw her with her head down and crying…
“She didn’t let it show, but I guess she was nervous after all. She might’ve been wondering if anyone would support her.”
In response to Chloe’s words, Anne looked at Mia again.
“Milady, I’m glad…”
There were not a lot of students there. But it was more than Mia had expected. From this small number would be formed Mia Party. A small faction that would challenge the political giant Rafina.
By adding Tiona to her camp, Mia shatters her computational hopes of keeping a low profile to win. Little did she know that it was this very event that would save her from an upcoming crisis.
