The Moonlight Princess In The Land of the Sun Day
Episode 14 The Holy Prince's Assassination Plan (Part 2)

"I'm here."

"hiro!"

　The training ground where Marie and Selene came by train inside the royal palace was much larger than what Selene had imagined.

　It is a simple construction that looks like an enlarged school field, but is more like an arena as it is full of soldiers.

　Wearing light leather armor, the swordsman faced each other. Some wore armor and did strength training, some even practiced horseback riding. Each of them was divided into their own groups and seemed to be doing special training full of energy.

"What about the old man?"

"My sister... ah, sick! Hey, brother!"

　Marie pointed to the figure of Milan.

　Milan seemed to be practicing swordsmanship among the group of people wearing leather armor earlier.

　Under the sunlight, the same platinum blonde hair as Marie glittered, and even from a distance, Selene sent a gaze with a hint of killing intent to her dignified figure that stood out.

　Perhaps aware of Marie's call, Milan left something for the surrounding soldiers and walked over to Selene and the others.

"For Marie... The selene? What was? It's dangerous here, so stay behind."

"I didn't want to come, but Selene insisted."

"What about Selene?"

"Yes"

　When Milan strangely turned to Selene, Selene also slightly nodded.

"I want to see you"

"For me? I don't think Selene's gonna find anything interesting."

"There's nothing like it"

　Serious expression of Selene. Milan did not want to expose Selene, who was weak against the sun, to the sunlight, but Selene's determination seemed to be quite strong, considering she had even prepared a white hat to block out the sun. Reluctantly, Milan guided him to the nearest shade.

　This training ground was made by opening the forest in the royal palace courtyard, and here and there were shady trees that could be used as a resting place for the soldiers. The shaded area is well ventilated, making it the perfect place for soldiers tired from training to rest.

"Selene, I told you to go to the rose garden, but you said it was good. Then I'll be back. Selene has to go home when you're bored."

"Thank you, Marie."

　As Selene thanked him, Marie waved her hand, turned around and left.

"I've said it many times, but it's not something women find attractive, is it?"

"I don't mind"

　Long story short, Selene sat in the grass under the shade of trees. Milan returned to their original position wondering.

　So, the suspended exercise began again. Apparently, what Milano is doing is a kind of `Kachi-nuki-keiko'', where he beats opponents who come one-on-one until he loses.

　From what Selene saw, most of the soldiers were bigger than Milan. Milan, on the other hand, are thin enough to count as women.

　With Milan swinging his sword lightly, one after another, the strong soldiers were dropped by Milan and fell to their knees. It's like hand magic. This was a practice match, so each of them used a Bokken wooden sword for practice, but it seemed like the soldiers did not hold back just from going up against the prince.

"What's that...?"

　Despite dealing with dozens of others, Milan's movement did not slow down at all. Selene, the straight amateur, doesn't even know what she's doing, let alone a straight line.

　The more I try to find Milan's weaknesses, the more I am overwhelmed by his matchless perfection. How can you protect the virginity of your beloved sister's daughter from such a monster? Although the sky was bright and blue, dark clouds gathered in Selene's heart.

"Oh? Did you see Selene?"

"Huh? That's a bear."

　While Selene chased after the prince with her eyes, a bear wasp stared at Selene.

　He also wiped his sweat with tenugui, as if he had been training elsewhere. After wiping off his sweat, the bear bee sat beside Selene.

"It's a place where soldiers are trained, and it's not a place where people like Selene come."

"Oji, I want to see it."

"Are you Prince of Milan? Of course, the way the prince fought looked good. He's so different from me."

　Bear wasps are not very demeaning. He was the type of power that emphasized the weight of punches, utilizing his powerful arms to slash opponents with a single sword. Milan, on the other hand, are the type to compete with agility and technique. Although their schools are different, they recognize each other's strengths.

　However, to Selene, it seemed like she said, "By the way, I'm different from the prince." Selene put her hand on her shoulder with a pop.

"bear"

"Hm? Why are you here?"

"So soon, there will be good things."

"Hmm?

　I don't know what it means, but for some reason I was taken care of, so for now, the bear bee nodded.

"Ouji, that's amazing, I can't find you."

"Prince Milano was one of the best swordsmen in the country. With the accuracy of his slash, dexterity, and un` physical strength, it could be said that he had no weaknesses."

"Shintai, what is today?"

"Oh, it's about the prince's magical powers. Aquila, where Lady Selene lives, is pretty good at manipulating magical powers, right?"

　Hearing that, Selene remembered the stamp on the sealed door. Moreover, the hat and clothes Selene was wearing now also had magical powers woven within it. However, Selene did not know how to use magic other than that.

"The type of magical power that the Herifalte royal family specializes in is 'physical enhancement'. By channeling magical power throughout the body, it is possible to amplify the five senses and the body explosively. Although it was simple, it was the most important and powerful.ability in bare-handed combat. Gozaru."

　Hearing that, Selene returned her gaze from the bee to the prince and glared at him. Did that bastard use such a cheat? In theory, they should be unrivalled against ordinary soldiers.

"Although the prince rarely used magic power. It's just like that."

"…………Dental?"

　In response to Selene's stupid sentence, Kumahachi nonchalantly twisted his words. It was clear from his tone that he was not lying to Selene, but was actually telling the truth.

“The prince's magical power can increase his level of ability, but it is meaningless without his natural strength.

"It's so thick"

　The bear bee lightly caressed Selene's head, which was clearly disappointed, with a wry smile. For his part, he might want to see the full might of the prince he respected.

　It's just an exercise, and it's not something that means using magical powers. Above all, if you rely on magic regularly, your foundation will be perfunctory. That's why Milan didn't use magic unless there was a serious reason, and Kumahachi bought that spirit.

　Of course, Selene was disappointed for another reason. In addition to being a monster with only basic specifications, I learned of the fact that he also had hidden gems like magic power, and I was dizzy with his broken performance. How can I really stop such a cheating bastard?

"Well, it's lunch time. Better to pull it a little, Lord Selene. Once the prince is on fire, it's hard to stop, so the person you're dating won't be able to hold him."

　Bumblebee laughed and went to lunch.

　Before I knew it, not just Kumahachi, the other soldiers gradually stopped their training and rested.

　From what I heard from Selene, it seemed like they were carrying lunch and eating in a barracks a bit far away.

　Among them, there was only one person who showed no signs of rest. Milanese.

　After thanking the soldiers who accompanied him in his training, Milan started swinging by themselves this time around.

　Apparently, he intended to continue the exercise without a lunch break.

　Seeing this, the darkness in Selene's heart grew thicker. Please stop now. I begged him not to be stronger than this.

　If you're just an "idiot" who's drunk on power, you might have a chance to take advantage of it.

　However, a "evil" that uses its own power and is accompanied by strength is not something that can be easily defeated.

The prince still seems to be planning to continue his training.

　When Selene was about to hold her head, she suddenly heard a voice from her chest. It belonged to Butler, with only his face protruding from his chest. Butler tends to praise hard work, so he might want to say that Prince Milan is great.

“But.. I think this is a little too tight. That won't last long.

"uh?"

　Selene tilted her head at Butler's unexpected words.

"what's that?"

“It is important to have a forward looking attitude and improve yourself. But with just that, it would eventually collapse. Getting enough rest and eating is also an important exercise. It seemed like the prince was being pushed by something.

　Butler's observations were correct.

　Although not aware of it himself, Milan has a habit of torturing himself to the limit if left alone. Born as the first prince of a great country, the hope given to him by those around him, and the responsibility to become an adult man as quickly as possible, it was no wonder he was forced to overwork.

"Exactly what are you going to do... let's see... ah!?"

　Surprised by Selene who suddenly shouted loudly, Butler blinked his round black eyes.

"What's up, princess? Raise your voice

"Thank you, Butler!"

　Without replying to Butler's reply, Selene rushed away.

　When I found the train stopped at the stop, I jumped onto it with great momentum.

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"... Phew, is that really the limit?"

"Prince, no matter how much you train, you cannot leave a woman alone and swing a sword alone, even if you go against the wind direction of a boy."

“If it's Selene-dono, she took the train in panic a long time ago.

　After the swing, Milan was immersed in drawing exercises against imaginary enemies, so his body screamed and he did not realize that Selene, who was standing under the shade of a tree, was, has gone until training is forcibly completed in the paddy fields.

"I did something bad."

"You seem very disappointed. Well, martial arts is a bit barbaric for women."

"I know."

“For that reason, you seem a bit lonely.”

"As expected, you will be seen."

"Well, me and the prince are worthy rivals. To overtake our opponent, we must always understand the situation."

　When Kumahachi laughed and joked, Milan laughed.

　Milano is a man of both literature and martial arts, but what he does best and loves is swordsmanship. I am happiest when I immerse myself in it.

　However, his younger sister, Marie, criticized him for being "hot, savage, and bloody".

　I'm not asking you to support me, but it doesn't feel good to come face to face and deny what you like.

“I thought maybe it was Selene, but.”.

　Milan smiled wryly at his own thoughts, wondering what kind of stupid thing he was saying.

　Selene is a girl. Of course I would rather see beautiful and beautiful things than live in such a gloomy place.

　He might come here out of curiosity, but he might get bored and leave.

　But somewhere in my heart, I thought that this noble-spirited girl would understand my tastes. This is coercion of selfish delusions. Milan shook his head and mocked himself.

"Oji!"

　At that moment, the cute voice of a girl resounded, which was impossible to do in a training ground filled with men.

　The soldiers who were sitting around, as well as Milan and Kumahachi, were shocked.

“Selena!?”

　Selene stood a little further away. She was still wearing a milky white dress and a wide-brimmed white hat to protect her from the sun, but there was one difference from before. Selene had a large basket woven from the vines in her hand that was disproportionate to her body.

　With a heavy basket in his hands, he managed to perform in front of Milan and Kumahachi while doing his best.

"Selene, you haven't come home yet?"

"This is for you..."

　When Selene was able to catch her breath, she gave Milan a basket larger than her head.

"for me?"

　As Milan took off the cloth covering the basket with a doubtful expression, there were a large number of various dishes such as bread and roast. Water bottles and small plates are also neatly arranged beside the basket.

"Lunch, Daidokoro, borrow, make"

"Could you possibly return to the royal palace for me?"

　When Milan asked in surprise, Selene nodded.

　The bear bee next to me also peered into the basket.

"Didn't Selene make this!? No, it's amazing."

　The bear was impressed. Most Selene dishes are simple, just grill the meat and pour a lot of sauce on it. Compared to the royal palace chefs, they were extremely childish. However, cooking was basically something done by servants and servants, and it was impossible for the royal family to stand in the kitchen.

　Selene is still a child, and should never have cooked in the first place. Today was probably my first time in the kitchen. That was why it was possible to do this, so this was a level that could be called natural talent. More than enough to surprise Milano and Bumblebee.

　During her life, Selene had no one to cook for her. If I wanted to eat a lot of delicious food at a low price, I had no choice but to make it myself, so I could cook to some extent. Even so, they did not make anything too complicated, and there were many interesting things like cutting a piece of meat and roasting it whole. Selene is an old man with half-hearted feminine power.

"(How much talent did God give this child?)"

"Oji, eat"

　Without noticing Kumahachi's consideration, he smiled at the prince in a good mood. There were a few vegetables on the plate, and there was an awful lot of meat. Milano is still a growing young man who loves meat. Moreover, since I had already reached my limit, even my hunger had already reached its limit. And the same could be said for Kumahachi, who was also training.

"What about me?"

"not having"

　When Selene answered without hesitation, I was quite disappointed, even though I did not show a bee bear on my face. Although I knew that the prince was special, if I get a direct answer, I become depressed.

"Kumahachi, do you want me to share it with you?"

"Fu, fu! If you only eat greasy foods like that, you will get extra fat!"

　In response to Milano's slightly seductive words, Kumahachi took out a disposable sentence and returned to where the other soldiers were eating. Of course, consideration was given to the amount of food so that it was enough for the soldiers, including the bear bees, but it was still different from the handmade gift of the beautiful princess.

"Eat!"

"Wow, I get it. I understand, so you don't have to worry too much."

　The truth was that he would return to training after taking a short break, but Selene pushed him back and forced Milan to sit in the shade of a tree. As Kumahachi said, it is true that there are many fatty foods in the diet. I doubt if there will be any extra meat on it, but inevitably I eat it in front of Selene, who is waiting for me to eat with sparkling eyes.

"I have something to drink."

"Oh thank you."

　Milan timidly threw my cut-off surety into his mouth. Basically, he only ate noble dishes, and when he was traveling, he mainly ate preserved food, but because he was accompanied by someone who was good at cooking, he was very good at cooking, this was the first time he had actually eaten a home-cooked meal made by someone.

"Hmm!? Here it is!?”

"copper?"

"Oh, this is so good. The shape isn't very good, but it feels enough."

"Good"

　Selene stroked her chest in relief and smiled like a blooming flower.

　Under the sunlight that pierced through the trees, the way the wind caressed her white hair was shining like a fairy.

"Eat again, again and again"

"No, I know it's delicious, so I don't have to serve it in large quantities..."

"Eat!"

　Ignoring the prince's opinion, Selene piled food on the plate.

　Milan was confused at first, but perhaps because of the taste of the food and, most importantly, his body wanted nutrients, the basket was emptied in no time.

"Do I eat a little too much ... I can't move for a while."

"that's delicious?"

"Oh, I want to eat again"

"Thul?

"You don't have to overdo it. Selene's weak during the day, right?"

"Oji, you're doing your best, so I'll support you."

　Hearing those words, Milan's chest became hot.

　Other than my father, Schwan, the noblewomen liked the artistic side of Milan, and disapproved of impure swordsmanship. Even his mother and sister were not so fond of his hobby, saying, `Because he is a prince, shouldn't he at least train his body?''

　But Selene is different. He did not deny what he was doing, and instead said he supported it. A girl like this was the first time I walked across the continent.

"Well then, please do as much as you can."

"Send me!"

　Selene said so and nodded happily.

"(It takes time, stupid!)"

　And behind that dazzling smile, Selene clenched her fists at the success of the first stage of her evil plan.

　I understood from watching the practice, but it was impossible to kill the prince by fighting with him. If that was the case, there was no choice but to put poison into it, but it was extremely difficult to obtain the essential poison.

　I don't think any pharmacy in the city would have it, and even if there were, I wouldn't be able to go alone and say, "Excuse me, please give me one deadly poison." So what are we supposed to do? You should think otherwise.

　This is "feeding a large amount of delicious food".

　Butler's words made me remember that when I went through a medical examination in my past life, the doctor pointed out my unbalanced eating habits and warned me, "If you continue like this, "If you continue like this, you're going to die!" As a result of ignoring that advice and eating nothing but meat, my physical condition deteriorated, and thus I became Selene Aquila, so I had already tested the effect myself.

"Better to know"

　In order not to be noticed by the prince with a satisfied expression, Selene whispered in her own mouth. As Kumahachi points out, it contains as much fat as possible and is seasoned with a salty taste. If you eat all these things, you will definitely get extra fat and high blood pressure. It is a slow-acting poison. Notice that, as expected, is a bear bee.

　It takes some time for the effects to appear, but a thousand-mile journey begins with a single step. Selene heaved a sigh of relief as she used her ingenuity to concoct a plan against the impenetrable prince.

　But Selene has made a big mistake.

　It is true that eating greasy and salty foods for a long time is not very good for your health, but it is because, like Selene in the past, it is not good for your health, when your metabolism slows down after middle age and you continue to overeat without exercising.

　In Milan's case, he had tortured himself to his limits and tried to hold back, so he was somewhat malnourished.

　Without knowing that, Milan was expecting what kind of food this beautiful princess would cook tomorrow, while Selene, on the other hand, was expecting, will prepare what food from tomorrow to help the prince climb the thirteen steps.

　Milano and Selene laughed with anticipation from different points of view to each other.