The Moonlight Princess In The Land of the Sun Day
Episode 1: Princess Yang is in Prison

　A woman was walking in the sun at dusk.

　She was wearing a luxurious deep red dress and had long hair like golden threads and a hair ornament with a small bird.

　Not to mention the costume she wore, she stretched her back and walked proudly.

　Even if you look at one way of walking, it will be clear to everyone that he is a noble person.

　But she, Arue-Aquila, the first princess of the Kingdom of Aquila, is eyeing a place opposite to her appearance.

　It was a filthy stone building in the forest at the corner of the royal palace.

　The old gardener, who was standing at the entrance of the building, noticed that Arue was approaching, and hurriedly rushed over to thank his subordinates.

"It's Arue-sama. What's going on?"

"I've got a little time, so I'm running out of preparations for the party."

　Arue replied with a beautiful pink tongue, like a brat.

　Although she was the first princess, she did not take an arrogant attitude towards her servant.

　In addition, she takes a more playful attitude towards the gardener who has known Arue since she was a child. The gardener also changed his wrinkled and smiling face looking at the childish Arue that was appropriate for his age. Light sanpah kiln as if to squeeze.

"Don't do that. Tonight there is an important event to welcome the prince of the great powers. I hope you, the princess, do such a thing."

"I don't really want to go to such a great event. If a princess were to attend, there would be others."

"Emm......"

　When Arue said in a rather loud tone, the gardener moved his mouth in embarrassment. This is something that should never be said. The only legitimate relative of the Aquila kingdom today is the queen who rules the country and her only daughter, Arue. It's because it looks like that.

"sorry. I won't blame you. But if you push that kid into a place like this and think I'm alone in a beautiful place."

"Arue is a good man."

"I'm not good. Even if I'm good, it's not enough. I can only comfort him."

　Arue muttered, with her beautiful face bowed as if she was self-deprecating.

"The sun has set. Selene may have woken up."

"For mom ..."

"Yes, of course I'll keep it a secret. That's all we can do."

"Thank you"

　When Arue thanked him, the old man turned around sincerely and unlocked the entrance of the building.

　The stuffy air hit my nose, with a rusty iron door creaking.

　Arue momentarily frowned at the unusual unpleasant smell he felt every time he came, but he passed through the dimly lit stone corridor and climbed the stairs towards the second floor.

　The building is a warehouse of antiques, glassware, and cleaning tools for servants who have lost their value. The rooms are many, but they are not many, so they are not too much cleaned or managed.

　A place like a royal palace.

　But in the back, there was a door that was clearly different from the others.

　Unlike rotten wooden doors, sturdy iron doors have geometric patterns on them. Arue grabbed the pattern. Then the pattern emits a faint glow and makes a crackling sound to unlock.

　Magic was used to protect important secrets related to the nation in order to prevent the incursions of bandits and the like. And it was a special seal that only noble-blooded humans could lift. After making sure that the lock was unlocked, Arue did not immediately open the door and lightly knocked on the iron door.

"Selene, Selene, are you awake?"

"Ociteru"

　When Arue gently called through the door, an angel-like reply was returned from within. Arue slowly opened the door, relaxing her cheeks with her melodious voice.

　Behind the door is a small room, very small—not a prison, a more precise square room.

　Simple bed with minimal daily needs and small windows for lighting.

　In the middle of the room, a poor-clothed girl stood up slightly.

　Maybe I woke up, I rubbed my eyes from drowsiness, and my soft white hair had little habit of sleeping. When Arue smiled, he stroked her head and fixed her sleeping habits with his hands.

　Name's Selene-Aquila.

　She is the second daughter of this country that has never been exposed.

　"Hey, I'm busy today. That okay?"

　A girl named Selene approached her sister and looked at her with red eyes, answering her with a frightening pronunciation that seemed to connect words.

　Arue always felt comfortable when looking at her attentive eyes.

　Selene is the only one who treats her purely as a woman, not as a princess.

　And a kind-hearted sister was angry at the fact that she was pushed to such a place.

　Selene is a foreign entity in appearance.

　While Arue and her mother have blond blue eyes, Selene has no moles all over her body, and her entire body is white, from hair to toes.

　The pure white hair was like silk neatly arranged around the shoulders, and the skin was smooth like pearls.

　In an extraordinary beauty who seems to only accept God's love, the twins who look like rubies shine. Although she was only eight years old and had flower buds, no one could predict how big the flower would be.

　Had Selene's heterogeneity only been apparent, it would have been rumored that an angel had descended instead of being terrifying. So why is he kept secret?

　The cause is Selene's words and actions.

　Selene's behavior is strangely mature.

　I haven't cried at night since I was born, and I haven't pretended to be sweet to my mother.

　From the moment you're born, always do something I see the world that way.

　I don't fold clothes, put dishes, clean rooms, or disturb adults at all, even though no one taught me. There is almost no childish nature.

　Because of that, I could barely say the words.

　Most children will be able to speak to some extent when they are three years old, while Selene can still speak only one word to the point that humans from developing countries can barely communicate.

　 From that behavior it is unavoidable even if it is considered abnormal, strange, or frightening. As a result, the Queen, her biological mother, treats Selene more like a mysterious monster than her daughter, and decides to wipe her existence out.

　However, even if the queen was a human child, even if it was a strange monster, she could not kill her stomach-ache daughter and give birth. The bloody parents and children, and the thin thread that drew the royal family's blood, were saviors to Selene.

　Later, when Selene was five years old, the Queen pushed her into a dark cage in a corner of the royal palace and wore a cover called the Seal. This narrow space was the entire world for Selene and the only place where she was allowed to survive. Every time I thought about it, Arue felt like she was torn to shreds.

"Hey, Serene. Do you know why your sister went to the party?"

　Arue spoke slowly to Selene so she could easily hear her, and Selene replied without pause.

　Selene cannot speak well, so anyone who knows her is labeled as having intelligence problems, but Arue understands that it is only on the surface.

　I was alone but when I was Selene's age, I couldn't make sense so quickly.

"I want to go to the party.I'm sorry. I can't get you out of here with my current authority."

　Clenching her lips, Arue placed her hand on Selene's shoulder and apologized. Gently put a small hand on her hand and Selene shook her head. It's an appeal that you don't have to worry about.

"I don't want to go out. I like it here."

"Melena ..."

　Hearing those words, Arue got even more pinched.

　Sure, a party in a castle is a great party, but a wonderful party that every girl misses.

　Even though she's young, Serene is a girl, and you can't go out.

　However, Selene understands her position and says she doesn't want to go out because she cares about Arue. No, he told me.

"Listen carefully, Calm down"

　Arue's expression became more serious.

　While holding more power in both hands than before, pick a word and open his mouth.

"The prince who came to our country tonight traveled all over the continent in search of a marriage partner. Prince of a great country. If I was chosen to be her partner, I would protect her. You'll get it. In other words, I was the highlight of the day. Did you know?”

　Selene said nothing, just nodded.

　It was a difficult story for an eight-year-old, but Arue knew from a previous relationship that she had the wisdom to understand this kind of bargain, so she simply twisted the words.

"Now Your Majesty-Mother has locked you in here and I have no power to oppose it, but if I ask to be the prince's wife, I might be able to get you out of here. I don't know. I don't know.'ll do my best for it."

　With that said, Arue tried to give Selene hope.

　However, Serene, who was the main point, was just a frown between the eyebrows and did not seem to be too happy.

"stop"

"Eh!? Wh why? Maybe you can get out of jail?"

"I don't want to go out. After all, Arue-sama, the product is different."

　Those words surprised Aru.

　Everyone saw herself as just a princess, and when she tried to connect herself with a great power by selling herself, her sister in such a terrifying environment was still worried about herself. ..

　I almost shed a tear, but Arue managed to hold it back.

　Even more shocking words came out of Selene's mouth at him.

"I will marry Arue, so I won't marry the prince."

"uh?"

　Arue was slightly disappointed by Selene's unexpected remark, then exploded.

"Well, we're sisters and sisters, right? Women and girls can't love each other, can they?"

"I can do it because I love lilies."

"Yuri? Quiet very fond of lily flowers."

"Lily flowers are different, lilies, I like"

　Aru tilted her head.

　Selene sometimes says mysterious sentences, but what's the point of saying that she likes Yuri? I couldn't understand it, but it seemed like I liked myself for now, so I decided it was good.

　My poor sister did not hate herself, who was given special treatment, but thought of herself. With that in mind, Arue was increasingly motivated to do her best for her sister.

"Wait, Relax. It may hurt now, but I will definitely lead you to a shining light, so you don't have to be alone in a place like this."

"I'm not alone, am I?"

　Arue just hugged her sister who seemed to do nothing.

　Selene was a good and wise child. Maybe she knew that she had never been in love and did not want to get married.

　That was why he told the prince that he should not sell himself and that he should not sacrifice himself.

　Arue was burning with the kindness of his sister. Even if I didn't want it, I wouldn't be afraid of myself for Selene.

"okay! I will do my best for my brother! I will make the prince fall apart and will definitely release Selene!"

　Arue shows Selene her wild and enthusiastic appearance about herself.

　Then I kissed Selene on the forehead and left the room, muttering that I never did.

　When Arue came out, the pattern on the door shone again, and the seal lock was closed with a crackling sound. It wasn't just Selene, who was leaning on her forehead in a room that was completely dark and covered in darkness, all that was left behind.

"I'm crazy when I'm alone. Selene has a talented butler. ”

　Suddenly, the baritone voice that often passed by was echoing in Selene's head.

　He was not surprised and turned his gaze towards that voice.

　Then, from under the bed, a small shadow, the size of his palm, quickly appeared and appeared in front of Selene.

"Thank you always, Butler"

"What are you saying! If this Butler is rewarded for the princess's grace, I'll even throw his life away."

"I don't need a life. Butler, I want to do it as usual."

"You're going to heaven, aren't you? Understood"

　The shadow, called Butler, respectfully bowed to Selene.

　Selene smiled looking at the movement.

　No one knew except him, but this exchange had happened many times.

　Night in an enclosed space, dominated only by moonlight and silence, which should be the same as usual.

　However, at this time, the envoy of the later peace-the Story of the Moonlight Princess. Selene-Aquila, you name it, is slowly beginning to spin.