Chapter 154
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Volume 2 + Chapter 154: Misunderstanding Resolved
Xia Yi was speechless.
Thinking back on the details from yesterday, something didn’t sit right—why had Xia Lulu suddenly started asking her strange questions and insisted she answer?
It was obviously a setup.
At the time, with Elly and Atiya watching nearby, all her attention had been focused on Xia Lulu, and she hadn’t noticed what was going on.
Then those questions the Silver Dragon Queen asked weren’t meant for her at all—they were clearly intended for Elly and Atiya to overhear.
Add to that the fact that that airheaded little maid Elly had a big mouth and didn’t even realize she was being used by Xia Lulu.
And just like that, through this whole sequence of manipulation, Xia Yi’s hard-earned prestige had collapsed completely…
Silver Dragon Queen, you schemed against me!!
“Princess, Princess, do you like it?” Elly leaned in front of Xia Yi excitedly. “I’ll make one for everyone, how about that? Let everyone experience how charming and absolutely cutest-in-the-world you are!”
No! Absolutely not!
Xia Yi clutched her head in agony, unable to even look directly at the figurine Elly had made. Another glance and she felt like she’d explode.
She didn’t think she’d fallen so far into being girlish that being called “cute” could make her happy. Impossible!
She was a human Sword Saint! And a full-blooded macho man! There’s no way she’d be pleased with this!
“No way!! You don’t have the rights! I’m confiscating this!!”
Xia Yi snatched the figurine from Elly, stuffed it into her arms, and bolted from the scene.
“Eh?!”
Elly was dumbfounded.
The other dragons watching this unfold were equally stunned.
Everyone stared at the little princess’s fleeing figure, falling into an awkward silence.
At that moment, Serra walked up beside Elly.
“Serra-sis, d-did I do something wrong…?” Elly looked flustered. “Why did the princess react so badly…”
Everyone turned their eyes to Serra.
At a time like this, Serra had the most authority to speak. Not only was she a top maid in the royal maid corps, she’d also served as Xia Yi’s personal maid for years.
Everyone expected her to scold Elly.
But instead, she placed a gentle hand on Elly’s head.
“No, Elly. You did a wonderful job.”
“Eh?!”
“You really managed to show everyone how adorable the princess is. That’s very important.”
“But the princess snatched the figurine and ran off… isn’t that rejection…?”
“If she really hated it, she would’ve smashed it on the spot. The reason she took it away… is because she likes it, even if she won’t admit it.”
“R-really…?”
“Don’t forget—the princess is a tsundere. You have to understand her in reverse. She says she won’t act spoiled around Her Majesty, but isn’t she always sticking close to her?”
“Ohhh, right!”
Elly suddenly saw the light.
The other dragons also nodded thoughtfully after hearing Serra’s explanation.
“Exactly because the figurine was such a faithful replica, the princess liked it a lot. Liked it so much, she didn’t want to share it with anyone.”
“I see! Princess… now I understand!”
Elly beamed brightly, feeling that all her effort had been worth it.
“If the princess loves it that much, then I won’t make any more. I’ll let that one figurine be kept safe by her alone!”
—
Thud!
Xia Yi had dashed back to her room and shut the door behind her.
“It’s all that figurine’s fault! My prestige’s completely ruined!!”
She pulled out the figurine. The more she looked…
“Eh? Now that I look more closely, Elly actually made it pretty well…”
She’d originally grabbed it just to destroy the evidence, planning to smash it immediately upon returning.
But now—she was hesitating.
The figurine showed her and Xia Lulu—two little silver-haired dragon lolis—snuggling close together, and Xia Yi’s cheeks reddened more and more.
The silver dragon princess on the figurine was wearing a warm, genuine smile.
Had she really made that kind of expression yesterday…? She looked… genuinely happy.
Ugh!
No! I mustn’t falter now!
Stick to your principles! Stay true to yourself! Never fall!!
Everything yesterday was just acting. Just acting! No one took it seriously… right?
“…It’d be a shame to smash this. After all, Elly did put her heart into it. I guess I’ll… reluctantly keep it.”
Xia Yi carefully tucked the figurine away and placed it gently into a cabinet for safekeeping.
There. That should do it.
The little princess shut the cabinet door and turned to leave the room.
But then—against all reason—she found herself sneaking back, peeking through the gap in the cabinet door to get another glimpse.
It was her and Xia Lulu ~ all snuggly-wuggly~
Mmm…
Ehehe~
Without even realizing, a smile spread across Xia Yi’s face.
—
Knock knock knock!
“Yipe!!”
The sudden knocking startled Xia Yi so much her tail stood straight up. She frantically slammed the cabinet shut.
“Princess, I’ve returned,” came Serra’s voice from outside.
Xia Yi cleared her throat twice and forced herself to appear composed.
“Is that you, Serra? Come in.”
“As you command.”
Serra entered the room.
Xia Yi immediately felt awkward—just thinking about yesterday’s events being exposed in front of Serra made her cringe with embarrassment.
“Um, well…”
“It’s alright, Princess,” Serra said gently. “I’ve explained everything to everyone. The misunderstanding has been cleared.”
“Really?” Xia Yi was shocked.
“Yes. Elly understands now and won’t be making any more figurines.”
“Serra!!”
Overjoyed, Xia Yi pounced into Serra’s arms.
As expected of the perfect, elegant maid! She’d solved everything! She truly understood her!!
“By the way, Princess, where’s the figurine?” Serra asked. “You took it with you earlier, right?”
“That… um…” Xia Yi felt a little guilty. “That thing? I’ve already… taken care of it!”
“Is that so?”
“Yes! I smashed it with one punch! Who would want something like that? Ridiculous!” Xia Yi braced herself, trying to sound totally unconcerned.
Serra blinked and looked around the room. Her gaze paused at the cabinet.
“What’s the matter, Serra?!” Xia Yi’s heart jumped.
“Oh, nothing, Princess. I was just thinking… it’s time to go eat breakfast.”
“Yes, right! Let’s go!!”
Xia Yi quickly dragged Serra out of her room—no way could she let her discover the figurine hidden in the cabinet.
—
In the royal family’s private dining hall.
“How is your breakfast, Princess?”
“…Huh? Oh. It’s pretty good.”
Xia Yi’s reply came half a second late.
Her thoughts were entirely occupied by one person: Xia Lulu.
The more she thought about how the Silver Dragon Queen had tricked her, the angrier she got.
So… so infuriating!
I’m going to settle the score with Xia Lulu!!
