Side: Lou The personnel brought by the princess complained at being told to do the cleaning and cooking for the orphanage. “Hey, Lou, you’re filthier
“…” The problems caused by the princess on her first day managing the orphanage were making my head throb. “The people you ordered to be
Side: Sheila “I’m Sheila, the first princess of the Kingdom of Paides. Starting today, I’ll be operating this orphanage in place of Iris for a
As I read the documents on my desk, I heavily sighed. A lot happened and my heard hurt. I wanted to start a new business,
Side: Sheila “Why, why, why, why—” Gnashing my teeth, I treaded down the hallway. I had reported Iris to father so that she could see
“Duchess of Lowenberg, fancy meeting you here.” What do you mean fancy meeting me here? It’s a subpoena, I have no choice, don’t I? Also,
“—Hospitalized in a psychiatric ward because of mental illness… Suicide… Violence against family and neighbors due to drug addiction, arrested several times, before finally being
“I heard that the serial killer was a conscripted low-ranking aristocrat.” “How terrifying, even though the war is over…” “Think about it, despite being an
“—How scary, he had become a serial killer…” “With the war over, I thought peace had finally arrived…” “He probably couldn’t forget the war after
Despite the various issues with the princess, I managed to conclude the inspection. However, the orphanage seemed to plague her mind. The princess, who’d been
“…I’m exhausted.” From start to end of the inspection, the princess’ naivety had me on edge. Despite my welcoming the crown prince of Elda for
After leaving the orphanage, the princess was visibly irritated. At that moment, the naivety of the princess of my own country was on full display.
‘A country where every single citizen is happy.’ I almost scoffed at the princess. What a childish fantasy. No such country ever existed, and a
Side: Sheila “Director, thank you for your time today.” The director of the orphanage was a kind-looking old man. “Yes, Lord. It is a pleasure
Side: Sheila I often went to the relief center to provide solace. However, I didn’t do it out of my obligation as a princess, but
After we returned from the inspection, the princess secluded herself up in the guest room that had been prepared and refused to eat. She must’ve
“Your Highness, you mentioned earlier having gone to a relief center and an orphanage.” “I have, frequently, in fact. I merely work as a helper,
“Your Highness, as His Majesty has given his permission, you may join the inspection. The purpose is to supplement your knowledge as our future ruler.”
The king, who always pampered the princess, was so laidback that almost suspected he was as airheaded as the princess. “A social study field trip…?”
“—Why are you the only one who survived?” Forgive me. “That’s not fair, why just you?” I’m truly sorry, everyone. …I’m sorry, I’m sorry for
“I apologize for calling you in front of so many. Have I offended you?” After being led to a guestroom exclusive for honored guests, the
“—Iris.” Just when I thought I was finally free, the princess spotted me. How troublesome, even more so considering that I couldn’t just hide. If