The Villainess Is Being Doted on by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Country Chapter 33

The Villainess Is Being Doted on by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring
Country - Chapter 33: Beyond her Feelings

It was clear that the culprits who had been stealing Tiararose's sweets were the fairies of the sea.

She could not hide her surprise, as the sea fairies had shown such a dislike towards her until now. Would one really take hand-made sweets from a person that they didn't like?

—Stranger things have happened.

However, as the mystery of the vanishing sweets had been resolved, Tiararose at least felt a sense of relief.

"Thinking about something?"

"Ah, no… It's just that the sea fairies hated me. It's strange."

Aquasteed had looked at her thinking inside of the swaying carriage, and had wondered what was bothering her.

As the sea fairies had been involved in this case, the two of them were on their way to meet

Aishira. As someone who had been blessed by the sea fairies, she would surely be able to get to the bottom of all of this.

-She doesn't consider that it could be harassment.

He smiled as he saw Tiararose, genuinely thinking in wonderment. The sea fairies had stolen from her, and yet his adorable wife seemed to be handling it well.

"I do hope that Princess Aishira knows something."

"Indeed. She is favored the most out of everyone in this kingdom. …I am sure she will be able to be of help."

"Yes."

Tiararose nodded and looked out the window to the view of the open sea that was coming ever closer.

Aishira Pearland, daughter of a duke. She was the heroine who appeared in the sequel to 'The Ring of Lapis Lazuli.'

Normally, she would have been in the position to be bound with Aquasteed, but he had chosen Tiararose instead of her.

Aishira herself, had only realized her own feelings towards Aquasteed on the day of the ceremony. But the time was much too late, and the curtains closed on the game's sequel…

And yet, Tiararose had an immense trust in Aishira.

This was because she had told Tiararose that she would marry whoever her parents chose, and that she had no romantic feelings towards Aquasteed.

"But, I am very much looking forward to meeting Aishira again."

"We have been quite busy lately."

"Yes. I even brought some sweets as a gift for her today. So it will be perfect."

Tiararose smiled cutely and Aquasteed could not help but smile kindly in return.

But his thoughts were quite different than his expression.

-It seemed that Princess Aishira really did know something.

Aquasteed recalled what had happened the other day. Tiararose's sweets had disappeared and they considered that it was highly likely, the work of the sea fairies. He had immediately requested an investigation.

However, the usually swift Aishira had not given a report, no matter how long he waited. When he asked about progress, the only answer he received was that they were still investigating.

Just as he was considering going to her in person, the sea fairies had been seen by Tiararose herself.

And so the two of them decided to go and see her together.

"…We'll be arriving soon."

"Princess Aishira's sea is so beautiful today."

The sunlight sparkled as it reflected on the sea's surface. It was only early spring, but Tiararose thought that it seemed like midsummer already. She donned a wide hat before stepping out of the carriage in order to protect her from the sun.

Aquasteed escorted her as she slowly made her way out of the carriage.

"Welcome. Prince Aquasteed, Princess Tiararose."

"Forgive the sudden intrusion."

They were led to the waiting room, where they waited for five minutes.

Straight, faintly blue hair went down passed her shoulders. Her eyes were an orange color, like the sun reflecting on the sea. The sequel's heroine, who was loved by the sea.

"Princess Tiararose, I'm afraid that my slowness in answering…has caused you much worry. I am very sorry."

"No, please do not allow it to bother you."

-Slowness in answering?

Inwardly, Tiararose cocked her head to the side at Aishira's words. But she could not act surprised in front of Aquasteed, no matter what.

As the princess, any faults of hers would be connected to Aquasteed, her husband. Even though she was friendly with Aishira, she could not let her guard down.

-Did Aquasteed perhaps figure out that it was the work of the sea fairies?

If so, then it would fit in with what Aishira had said. He had requested an investigation, but Tiararose had seen the culprit before the results had come in.

Chapter end