Volume 5 Chapter 2
by Need_More_SleepVolume 5 + Chapter 2: Unjust! This Is So Unjust!
Xia Yi looked at herself in the mirror, now wearing the latest style of light blue dress, which fit her perfectly.
Her hairstyle was the usual twin tails, though perhaps intentionally styled by Serra, they were tied with two red ribbons.
Overall feeling…
“Serra!”
“Yes, Your Highness?” Serra replied.
“Is this outfit… a bit lacking in authority?”
Xia Yi looked at Serra.
“My image seems a bit… cute?”
“Your Highness, I suddenly feel a deep reverence for you.”
“Why?”
“Because, even with such an image, it cannot conceal the imposing aura about you. People who see you are instinctively drawn in by your outstanding presence,” Serra remarked with feeling. “Throughout the entire Dragon Clan, only you could carry off this style of clothing while simultaneously possessing such an unparalleled air.”
“Is… that so?”
“Of course. This is my genuine, heartfelt thought.”
“I see. That’s a relief. I was just overthinking it.”
A smile appeared on Xia Yi’s face.
“Serra, let’s go have breakfast now!”
“As you wish, Your Highness.”
……
Xia Yi was in an extremely cheerful mood. She felt like skipping down the hallway.
But she couldn’t do that. Having finally gained some authority, she had to maintain her image.
She raised her head and saw a Dragon Royal Palace guard approaching from ahead.
Oh, here it comes, here it comes!!
The little princess was very excited internally. She began her performance.
On the surface, an authoritative image shouldn’t display strong emotional fluctuations. So, she imitated Xia Lulu’s manner, putting on an extremely aloof attitude. Then, she adjusted her posture while walking, meticulously controlling even the length of her strides.
Her mind quickly calculated the possible scenarios that might unfold next and her corresponding methods of response.
In a moment, when the palace guard reached her, upon seeing the authoritative and aloof Silver Dragon Princess, he would instinctively want to greet her. Then, he’d immediately recall the terrifying strength and extraordinary methods Xia Yi displayed during the Anti-Vampire Clan War, feeling fear from the bottom of his heart, which would make him start to feel timid, even panicked.
Finally, after some incoherent mumbling, he would kowtow to Xia Yi, demonstrating his inner awe and terror.
Under Xia Yi’s authoritative gaze, he would beg for forgiveness for his loss of composure…
At that point, Xia Yi could deliver her pre-designed line.
“Hmph. To behave so improperly as a warrior of the Dragon Clan… You disappoint me.”
After uttering this, Xia Yi and Serra would sweep past him, leaving the palace guard wallowing in shame.
Perfect, absolutely perfect!
After carrying out this series of actions, Xia Yi’s authority would surely skyrocket.
Xia Yi had already scripted this entire scene.
The palace guard had now reached Xia Yi and Serra. Upon seeing them, his expression changed slightly.
Good, very good. It’s starting!
Xia Yi laughed inwardly.
However, the reality was…
“Good morning, Your Highness!!” The palace guard greeted Xia Yi with vibrant enthusiasm. “It’s been a while since I saw you in the morning! Everyone has missed you during this time!”
“What?!”
Xia Yi was taken aback.
Wait, this isn’t right!
Why isn’t the other party following her script?
Serra clearly said her authoritative deeds had spread throughout the Dragon Royal Palace. People seeing her should feel fear, terror, and submission!
Why is there none of that?
“Good morning, Your Highness!”
From another direction, a member of the Royal Maid Corps also spotted Xia Yi and waved a greeting from afar.
“Huh?!”
Xia Yi was stunned again.
No, this isn’t right!
Why is everyone being so warm towards her?
It feels like her situation hasn’t changed much from before…
Seeing Xia Yi, everyone in the palace began to gather around. More and more people congregated, all seemingly eager to greet her.
“Serra, let’s go!!”
Xia Yi couldn’t take it anymore. She grabbed Serra and fled the scene.
Only after walking for a good while did they reach a place with no one around.
“What’s going on, Serra? Everyone’s attitude towards me is strange!”
“Your Highness, in what way is it strange?” Serra asked, puzzled.
“Why is everyone still treating me like a child?!” Xia Yi demanded. “Haven’t I already used my authority to conquer everyone?”
“But, you are originally…”
“I am not little!”
Xia Yi’s cheeks puffed up like a pufferfish. She tried her best to stand on her tiptoes, hoping to prove her point.
Unfortunately, the height difference between her and Serra was too great, making it very unconvincing.
“Well, this is…”
Serra wore an awkward yet polite smile, hesitating to speak.
“Serra, if you have something to say, just say it quickly!!”
“You might consider that yesterday, in front of everyone, you…”
“Good morning, Your Highness. Did you have a pleasant night last night?”
Xia Yi heard a familiar voice.
She turned to find another red dragon maid sister approaching, her appearance highly similar to Serra’s.
It was Lucia.
“Lucia, even you?!” Xia Yi said, looking exasperated.
“Have I… done something to displease you?” Lucia asked, very confused.
“What do you mean, ‘did you have a pleasant night’? Shouldn’t you be feeling fear and trembling before me?!”
“But, didn’t you go to sleep with Her Majesty last night?”
“…Huh?”
“After having a nightmare, you ran to Her Majesty’s bedroom without even wearing shoes, calling her name anxiously, and slept together… This morning, you happily returned to your own room. Everyone… saw it with their own eyes.”
“……”
“Your Highness, you looked absolutely adorable when you went to find Her Majesty because of a nightmare,” Lucia delivered the final, ruthless blow.
“Ah ah ah ah!!”
Xia Yi clutched her head, almost crying from frustration.
How could she have overlooked this? In her emergency, she really hadn’t paid attention to appearances back then…
Unjust! This is so unjust!!
She clearly went to find Xia Lulu because of trouble, not because of a nightmare!
Now, everyone has really misunderstood. Her image had suffered a massive blow.
“It’s not like that! It’s not like that at all! I’m not some clingy princess who likes to act spoiled!”
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