I Became Crown Prince's Wife
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The Emperor sent Gilbert Bellacian to a small island in the West near the Valley of Chaos. Although people were assigned to see the island occasionally, he was practically exiled.

However, if Count Bellacian was officially punished, they would not use the word 'punishment' as it could harm me or Diana.

Count Bellacian went west without much resistance. Rumor has it that he's crazy.

I don't know if he's lying or if he's really crazy, but even if it's true, I don't feel sorry for him.

Diana also showed little interest in the rumors about Count Bellacian.

From that day on, Diana stayed at the Crown Prince's Palace to prepare for admission to the Knight Academy.

Usually nobles will be accepted without taking the test and can receive letters of recommendation. But Diana said she wanted to take the test honestly, so I respected her wishes.

Diana was very busy having to give physical tests, swordsmanship, and even written tests.

Edon had graduated from the Knight Academy so he had also helped Diana, like an instructor.

Diana did not take her eyes off the book even though it was almost midnight.

"Diana, you need to rest."

I put a snack and rosemary tea on the table.

“Wah, I'm already very hungry.I'm very lucky to be able to learn while drinking tea made by my brother.”

He sipped some rosemary tea.

“You're pushing yourself too hard, huh?”

"The test is near."

Diana answered boldly. She was like a different person from Diana in the original novel.

Diana from 'The Beast and the Lady' was beautiful, but gloomy and indecisive. From start to finish, he was torn between Blake and Richard.

But now Diana was confident and firm.

“Do not feel too depressed. You still have next year if it doesn't work this year.”

Diana was 10 years old, so she had one or two more chances even if she failed.

"No!I don't want to call a kid younger than me a senior.”

So that was why it was so important to him...!

"I have to graduate this time!"

***

Diana passed the entrance examination at the Academy with excellent grades, ranked 9th overall and 2nd among women. It was beneficial to practice swordsmanship steadily for two years.

“Congratulations, Diana.”

But Diana did not look very happy. Isn't the result satisfactory?

“Diana, you rank 9.you did a great job.”

"Yes.i'm surprised the results are better than I thought.”

“Then why does your face look unhappy?”

"I should be away from you when I get into the academy."

Dian sighed. I smiled and pinched her cheeks slowly.

“Entertainment ceremony next February. We can stay together until then.”

"But…"

"Then, don't you want to go to the Academy and live with your older sister?"

“…..I can't. I must be a knight. So please wait for me for 6 years.”

Diana will graduate that year at the age of 17. Blake will also be 17 at the time.

Can I lift Blake's curse then? Or should I give up everything and get ready to leave?

"Sister…?"

Diana's eyes trembled nervously when I couldn't answer.

"I'll be waiting for you."

I'll try to wait for him with Blake and hope the curse is lifted.

I'll do my best, but I can't make an appointment.

“Preparation to enter ..”

As I was trying to change the subject, Diana suddenly grabbed my hand and hooked her little finger onto my little finger.

“Please promise me.”

“Diana..”.

I tried to let go of my hand out of embarrassment, but she tightened her little finger and smiled.

“It was promise.”

I had to agree to that promise. However, when I saw our little fingers intertwined, a smile appeared on my face for some reason.

"Yes, I promise."

I finally made an uncertain promise.

***

One year has passed. This year was also the year when Tensteon fell into Richard's ruse and lost his life in the original story.

I wanted to find a way to dispel Blake's curse before the year passed, but the year ended without me finding any clues.

There was a New Year party today.I attended with Tenstheon as usual.

As Crown Princess, I said New Year's greetings to the nobles and envoys, and when the main dance began, I naturally went to the terrace.

Diana was on the terrace. He jumped up and waved his hand when he saw me. Because of the many participants today, the competition for the terrace was fierce. But he can secure the best spot.

I was walking towards Diana, but Richard was standing in front of me.

Richard is 17 years old and he has become a perfect man.I don't like him very much, but I can't deny that he's handsome.

“You look beautiful as always.”

He greeted me with pride - courage! Count Bellacian had Diana spy on the Crown Prince's Palace, and she suddenly exploded on the day the Duke's eldest son announced his marriage and resorted to violence.

Gilbert did not say anything, but it was clear that it was Duke Cassil's order behind him.

He probably used the marriage of his eldest son Frank and Diana as bait to manipulate Count Bellacian. And maybe Richard orchestrated the ruse.

In "The Beast and the Lady", too, he used to plan such things.

Even after doing that to Count Bellacian, he came to greet me without the slightest bit of guilt. And he didn't call me His Majesty again today.

Richard is not interested in me. He had just rated me as an object worthy of use by him.

I want to pretend as if I don't see her, but as the Crown Princess, I still have to keep the etiquette.

"Thank you, Mr. Cassil."

"Aren't you dancing today?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"If you don't gain experience, your skills won't improve."

The main character of the original novel is really full of perseverance. Even though she had been rejected for three years, she still encouraged me to dance with her.

"You're worried for nothing."

“My sister is a good dancer. He has been practicing!”

Diana ran to my side. Richard looked at me and didn't even look at him.

“Do you practice by yourself? You have a sweet side.”

"She's not training to look sweet to you!"

Diana cut her words again. Richard had treated him as if he was invisible, so he frowned.

"Lady Bellacian, you're so disrespectful..."

"Sister, let's go."

Diana turned her head as if she had not heard Richard and wrapped her arms around mine. Maybe the two are determined to ignore each other.

"Yes. Let's go."

I went to the terrace with Diana. As soon as he closed the curtains on the porch, he threw himself on the chair and took off his shoes.

“Ah, my leg hurts. I can't wear shoes like this anymore.”

Diana squeezed her legs with her fists. Diana is no longer the main character of a gentle woman.She has become a tomboy girl now.But I prefer this Diana.

Moreover, this is not the only difference from the original story.

"Diana, what do you think of Richard Cassil?"

“He sucks.Bad luck…"

Diana was about to swear, but she stopped as she looked at me. He had been speaking rather rudely ever since he returned from the academy orientation.

“After all, I hate him. I hate him so much.”

Diana shuddered just by thinking of Richard. It seems Richard has gone completely insane. He treated Diana as if she was air.

"Diana, who do you like better in 'The Secret of the Sword'?"

"Secret Sword" is a famous opera depicting a love triangle between a noble who falls between two men.

In particular, one of the two male protagonists is Ma Tap-ju, a very ambitious and obsessive man, and the other is a friendly and warm Count who respects the thoughts of the female protagonist. It was somehow similar to 'Beast and the Lady'.

Opera has been a masterpiece for hundreds of years. People were arguing about who they would choose if they were the female lead.

“Of course it's Count.Why would someone like a guy like Ma Tap-ju?I just don't understand.”

Diana's taste really changed compared to the original story.

Richard was too bad to have Diana.

I was worried Diana might fall in love with Richard and change her fate, but hearing him speak so, I felt relieved.

***

The New Year's party continues until midnight. Diana returns to the faraway Crown Prince's Palace. Tenstheon asked me to come with him.

"Do you have anything to say?"

"Come, I want to have a glass of wine with my father."

"No, you can't drink wine."

Tenstheon took me to the top of the Phillion Palace.

“Wow, I can see the whole Palace from here”

“Blake loves this room. When we play hide and seek, he always hides in this room.”

Tenstheon slowly shook the wine glass. The red wine drew a beautiful shape according to its movements. The color is completely different from the grape juice in my glass.

“Why didn't you come to the Amoria Palace as a New Year's gift? Your Majesty will be very happy.”

“If I do something wrong, I can hurt the boy more.”

“You're too careful. The curse will be lifted. As long as his father is alive, no one will hurt the Crown Prince.”

“……”

He held the wine glass in silence.