I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble Who Gets Killed Midway Through the Story but It Looks Like I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Try to Do Good Deeds

18: The Princess of Light and the Princess of Shadow

After finishing my conversation with Felicia, I talked to her parents and was about to leave when Felicia followed me to my carriage.

“Rex-san, I’ll accompany you on your social calls.”

“That’s okay, but why?”

“Well, there are many things to attend to here.”

“If you can’t say, then it’s okay…”

I wonder what her reason is. Maybe it’s about noble etiquette or something. I don’t know much about that, so I couldn’t ask carelessly. It’s frustrating that I can’t ask anyone about it.

But pretending to know would be dangerous. If only I could learn from someone discreetly. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anyone to teach me, which is a problem.

Anyway, I continued my social calls, visiting multiple households. Everywhere I went, I was treated with great hospitality, but it was a bit tiresome. After all, I was visiting houses closely related to the Black family, so I couldn’t let my guard down.

After a while, I finally arrived at the royal capital, Svel. The reason was obvious. I was there to pay respects to the royal family.

Before the grand, magnificent palace, I got off my carriage. From now on, I would be entering a challenging environment. Thinking about it made me feel nervous, but I had to maintain my composure.

“Alright, Rex, come with me. The rest is up to you.”

“Got it, Father.”

My father and I headed towards the throne room. There were no acquaintances around, and I felt very anxious. But I knew that meeting the king wasn’t going to be easy, even for a commoner like me. So, I had no choice.

When we arrived, there were soldiers guarding the area, and at the center, an elderly king and two princesses with golden hair and blue eyes. The royal bloodline was evident.

“Welcome, James Brighton Black.”

First, the king spoke to my father. Meanwhile, I was kneeling.

“Ah, Your Majesty, I report that my son has awakened to dark magic.”

Well, the information had already been conveyed beforehand, but it was a formal occasion. It was a ceremony to announce the result that had already been decided, so I felt a bit relieved.

“Very well. Rex Daria Black, serve me well.”

“Of course, Your Majesty. I will do my best to contribute to the kingdom’s development.”

The king nodded grandly, exuding an air of authority. I felt a sense of pressure, knowing that I couldn’t act carelessly.

“Very well. Let me introduce my daughters. Mira, Lina. Come forth.”

The two girls who came forward were the same age. They were Mira, the main heroine from the original story, and her younger sister, Lina.

“I am Rex Daria Black. Nice to meet you.”

I was extremely nervous. Not only was I meeting royalty, but I was also meeting the main heroine. But I couldn’t show it. I was destined to keep acting.

So, with a bright smile, my sister Mea speaks. Her beautiful, long golden hair leaves a deep impression. She has a regal aura, but also a lively atmosphere. Her high-pitched voice adds to her overall sunny personality.

“I’m Reina Noire Leprechaun. Please take your time.”

With a gentle smile, my younger sister Reina speaks. Her hair, which reaches her shoulders, gives off a calm impression. She has a soothing presence, and her soft voice is calming. Overall, she’s a gentle soul, like the moon.

“There’s a party tomorrow. Until then, please relax.”

“I understand, Your Majesty.”

“Let’s meet again, Rex.”

“Rex-san, then, see you later.”

After that, a soldier escorts me to my room. It’s probably a guest room, but it’s incredibly luxurious and intimidating.

Now that I’m alone, I think about how being in the palace might have a positive impact on the original story. If the royal family becomes my allies, it’ll be a huge relief.

“The True Princess Mea and the False Princess Reina… it’s a cruel story. Even a genius who can use all five attributes is looked down upon just because they’re not a Light attribute user.”

True and False. It’s a harsh reality. Just because of their different magical attributes, there’s a huge difference in how they’re treated. Mea, who can use Light attributes, is seen as the royal family’s hope, while Reina, who can use all five attributes, is treated as if she doesn’t exist. How painful must that be?

“In ‘Destiny Blood,’ Reina died. But what if I could prevent that now? Then, Mea wouldn’t have to grieve over killing her sister.”

In the original story, Reina started a rebellion, claiming she was the true queen. There were various circumstances surrounding that, but in the end, Reina was pitied. I actually sympathize with her. Just because she’s not a Light attribute user, she’s looked down upon, while her sister is praised.

Moreover, Mea would also be saddened by it. Deep down, she wanted to get along with her sister and even thought about working together to prosper the kingdom. However, she ended up killing her own sister. That’s a tragic future that I absolutely want to avoid, not just as a fan of the original story, but as a human being. If I know someone is unhappy and do nothing about it, that’s unacceptable.

“I’m sure there was an assassination attempt on Reina at a party about a year or two before the original story began. That’s when their relationship started to deteriorate.”

My sister, who felt unloved, and her opposite, my sister who was loved by everyone. That’s why no matter how hard Mea tried to make amends, it was futile. It’s only natural. It’s like their complex is walking around in plain sight.

Still, I want to fix the relationship between the princesses. I want to see a scene that didn’t exist in the original story, and simply, I want to avoid the unhappiness that can be avoided.

“Then, what should I do? Let me summarize.”

For now, the root of all problems is Reina’s lack of confidence. That’s where it starts.

“First, I need to give Reina confidence. I’m sure she’s never been praised by anyone.”

It’s really cruel. If I were in the same environment, I’d definitely become warped. And Reina’s talents are real. That’s why it’s sad. Something that should be recognized is being looked down upon.

“Second, I need to get Reina and Mea to get along. If I can use the skills from the original story, they’ll definitely understand each other’s value.”

The technique that combines Light attributes with other attributes. In the original story, it was said to be impossible, but it was actually achieved. If I have that, it’ll definitely work.

“Third, I need to prevent Reina’s assassination attempt. Tomorrow is suspicious. I need to prepare.”

Receiving an assassination attempt and not getting hurt at 10 years old is impossible. That’s why I absolutely need to prevent this. In the worst-case scenario, she might die, unlike in the original story.

“Alright, I’ve decided on my plan. Now, I just need to put in all my effort. First, I’ll go see Reina.”

Whether I can meet her or not is the first hurdle. But I’ll overcome it. I’ll overcome all the trials.