The Reincarnation Of The Poor Princess
Sixty Seven (67)

Whahuh? A pal?

Stella looked at Xylia with a strange look.

She and Xylia became best friends? Not likely.

Stella dismissed such a possibility. She and Xylia were not suited to be friends, let alone best friends. They will only be in touch for a while, only greeting and exchanging words, and nothing more.

But....

Stella suddenly felt a strange sensation tickle her heart. His feelings revealed that he was very happy, but his facial expression was confused as such a feeling suddenly appeared and made his eyebrows furrow.

No. gabe. I can't be too selfish.

Although it is possible to accept Xylia as her best friend, Stella does not want to do that.

"Can't."

Stella refused flatly. The pain soon spread in Xylia's chest.

"Why...?"

Those green eyes were trembling. Though she was very sure that the princess treated her differently, as if she was the only friend that the princess had. So what's wrong if his relationship with her is deeper and becomes a pair of best friends?

"Why, Princess? If we become friends, we can help each other. So me and the Princess don't have to feel like they have to return the favor with each other. Since we are friends, it is only natural that we help each other. But why ...why did the Princess reject me?"

Tears were already welling up in Xylia's eye patch, staring at Stella with teary eyes.

The reason for that is because I am not Princess Stella, the one who deserves to decide.

Stella swallowed the sentence that was on the tip of the tongue. Instead, she looked at Xylia, her expression set in such a way that it seemed that she did not feel guilty at all with her words.

"We can't get too close. I don't want people to see me as my weakness. You've been targeted enough, now you can't."

"Mr. Princess .. already know that?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Xylia blinked in surprise. Although she had told Stella that she had made a contract with King Shavir to protect her, Xylia did not say that she was targeted by the king's enemies. A warm sensation immediately spread in his heart, it was the same feeling he felt when he was together with his mother. His smile expanded slightly when a hope flashed through his mind.

"What does that mean ... The Princess is worried about me?"

"... No."

Stella turned her face away, not wanting to see Xylia's expression that bothered her so much. He immediately made a logical excuse.

"I just feel sorry that you died at such a young age after having managed to improve a little of your life."

"Oh...."

Xylia lowered her head, looking glum as she imagined that her hopes were shattered like broken glass, then she nodded and smiled, as if nothing had happened.

"I understand. The Princess must have trouble if I were to become a burden on the Princess. I'm glad that the Princess cares for me. That's enough. I'm fine."

Ukh, don't make that kind of expression.

Stella, who was peeping at Xylia's expression out of concern for her overly sharp speech, was made to feel a painful sensation in the corner of her heart.

Bizarrely. It feels very uncomfortable.

He suddenly felt uneasy, as if he had made a huge mistake. Then Stella immediately laughed stiffly and started a conversation.

"Then ... let's go back to the hall."

"Good."

I hope this feeling goes away quickly.

When Xylia first asked him to be closer to her, Stella felt ordinary because there used to be many famous people who wanted to be friends with her. But this time, when Xylia asked him to be her best friend, Stella felt a strange feeling appear in her heart, between joy and heart.

In his former life, there were many hypocrites, who were always smiling before everyone, but had a very frightening vices, just like in this world. Sometimes there are many women who are good at making expressions, so it is very difficult to find a sincere friend.

Stella, who was born into the royal family, had to be cautious in social gatherings. There were many enemies around him who became friends, and there were many people who wanted to make use of him for personal gain.

So until now, I have no friends or friends.

In the past, outsiders close to Stella thought of her as a friend, but she didn't. Because their true intentions had been known to Stella ever since she entered the assassin organization in her country.

I only have colleagues and students older than me. There are no friends.

Stella didn't think much of it because she had two older sisters who were always with her. More time to spend with your family than socializing.

Sorry, Xylia.

Stella turned her gaze away from Xylia.

I was born Princess Stella here, so I have to accept the affection given by my family. But if anyone wants to be friends with me, then I will reject them. This right should only be used by the real Princess Stella, as there is a possibility that she will return to her original body and I will have to leave here for good.

He can't be too selfish. Those who are too close to him may feel suspicious if Princess Stella's attitude suddenly changes someday, such as not Princess Stella whom they have always known.

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A person with glowing red hair walked under the sky that was approaching nightfall. The reddish color mixed yellow and orange into a beautiful scenery in the afternoon sky.

Teacher said I should stop looking for his daughter. But I found some clues, so I'll keep doing my job.

A few days ago, his teacher, whom he had not met for several years, was, suddenly calling her through a magic device and saying that she should stop doing her assigned tasks and live a peaceful life as she wished. However it was already too late, as he had already found some clues that demanded him to complete his task.

Then her blue eyes turned back, staring at the magnificent building she once lived in and playing there with a little girl who was a year old below.

Maybe it'll be a long time.

Then his eyes shifted forward. He walked back, before finally a magic circle with intricate patterns of light blue appeared under his feet.

I've already eliminated that evil magic, so nothing will happen as long as I'm gone.

He did not know that the situation was reversed. With that ignorance, he would leave this kingdom territory for a while to complete his task that he had almost forgotten.

After all, he already had a new friend who would accompany him as long as I wasn't around.

His memory was fixed on the two brothers he had always met in the palace. He was sure that the girl would not be lonely as long as there were them.

Now I have to go. See you soon, Xylia.

That way, Zhio disappeared for a while.

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When Stella and Xylia came out of the balcony, they came across a young woman with dark wavy blue hair that looked striking. The woman's black eyes continued to look at Stella intensely.

Stella was uncomfortable with the woman's gaze, then she said to Xylia, "You go first. I'll catch up later."

Xylia looked at Stella and the woman alternately, then nodded.

"All right."

After Xylia's departure, Stella approached the woman.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

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TBCS!