Intermission 4 First Princess of Britain

(POV-Hinako)

In the reception room there are four visitors. Two of them are troublesome visitors and spells bad news. Theia Charlotte Wales-sama, the first princess of United Kingdom. Even my time of serving Yuika-sama, I had no opportunity to meet her. But based on rumors, she is a willful princess. The other two are skilled maids. Both on the proper work and darker side. And the last one is the Supreme Pontiff of Anglican Church -also known as English Puritan Church-, Amelia Conifers. Also the Head Priestess of Zeroth Parish of the Church who manages the magical society of England. The late madam was the highest honorary member after helping them about their magic and grimoires. But that isn't the main problem. The main problem is because of another person joining them at the room. The Saintess of Roman Catholic Church. The Prophet of the Lord, Claire Faye Clarence Richards. She is glaring at the Pontiff with stern eyes while the person being glared at have carefree smile.

"You still having problems with me eh?"(Amelia)

"Of course. Sullying yourself with other miracles aside from our lord... There is a limit of being sacrilegious!"(Claire)

"Oh? That means you can tolerate it now. You have changed."(Amelia)

She revealed a bitter expression.

"... It can't be helped. We all are in direst times. If we do not use all hands on deck and ace on our sleeves, we will head to the true end."(Claire)

"... You know something. And that something leads you here. That old man will not easily let you go here alone... That means you are here for him."(Amelia)

"We already met. My major mission about the king is done already. Anyhow, yes, I know a lot. You are chosen, am I right?"(Claire)

She looked at the other woman aside from us three. Those words meant one thing.

"N,no way..."(Reinhardt)

"Rein."(Hinako)

"Forgive my discourtesy."(Reinhardt)

I sympathize with him. This princess is chosen as young master's wife. Chosen by fates themselves.

"Your Highness, I don't meant any disrespect. But do you have [Shin's Fiance] and [Liberated to Fate] titles?"(Hinako)

"Yes, I have it."(Theia)

The two of us sighed deeply.

"We are informed by young master to welcome you with outmost sincerity. Please be at home. Our lord is yet to return so you have to wait until then."(Hinako)

She thanked us and accepted. I ordered the maids to guide her maids to their rooms to prepare.

"She is indeed chosen. Still, fates sure pick eccentric women. No, I guess they chosen the same way our God does?"(Claire)

She have conflicted feelings about it. Milady Shira said all details of their travels before leaving for other worlds so we knew about her.

"Hou... You said something interesting."(Amelia)

"King Shin said all prophets of the lord are chosen based on criteria that they are all eccentrics. Having different dispositions than their era's common sense. It seems our god want to talk to people the saw the world in different and various forms of perspectives than what should be the norm."(Claire)

"... Lord Raziel's book huh."(Amelia)

"Your miko disposition is way too high."(Claire)

"I don't want to hear that from you. That sounds like a joke."(Amelia)

The pontiff scowled, while she snorted.

"It has been a long time since we met, Hinako-san. Since Black Notes, I believe."(Amelia)

"Yes. You still have not change in various ways, Your Holiness."(Hinako)

She smiles sadly with nostalgia.

"It is truly great loss for the world losing Lady Yuika and Lord Yoichirou..."(Amelia)

"They died because it is needed to protect their child that will protect the world. But yes, I am still frustrated that I can't even stop milady..."(Hinako)

Both of us sighed in sorrow. I guess this is what it means to be a weak.

"For all we could do is to entrust our hopes to the future."(Hinako)

"You should be grateful instead. On the bright side, we still have that hope. We could still hope. Being in despair means you can't see and look forward to the future. I don't know what you are talking about but being pessimistic will not help us at all."(Theia)

[...](3)

Seeing the strong light in her eyes, I understand why she was chosen.

"So rumors are just rumors. You are capable of accepting hope and guide the despairing ones. I'm sorry for looking down on you."(Claire)

"So was I."(Hinako)

The two of us bowed at her.

"Hehe... The rumors are true. I am selfish and willful princess."(Theia)

She revealed a greedy smile.

"But my happiness lies on happiness of those around me. I mean, who will be in a good mood if those around her is not in good mood to?"(Theia)

I see... If this woman lives at the time of chaos, her charisma will grant her a path to become a great ruler. Lucky or not, that is not the case.

"I see. All women that is chosen as his wives have queenly disposition."(Hinako)