After the formal greetings, the three families got to know each other. While the heads of the families discussed the marriage proposals, it depicted my killing intent in my eyes.

Who would have thought the florist and the second Prince of Tozia Kingdom were the same people?

“Why not give them alone time so they could know each other?” the Emperor said.

The Emperor was right in giving us privacy. I should confront him.

He also told us to follow his secretary, which led us to a smaller chamber. It has the same circular table that was useful for discussions, arguments, etc.

They sat on the chairs on the right side, their backs are facing the window. We sat on the opposite side.

Her grip tightened as the tension strengthened when the secretary left the four of us.

I looked at her. Even though we cannot communicate through our minds (unless we put the leads in the scene), the blink lines formed her forehead.

And the way she exhaled gave it all---popping like bubbles were all she wanted.

The passionate stares from the two princes made everything worse.

Task:
Shooing Time! Prevent Crown Prince Leopold from snatching Ella away from Reyner.

How about Liam? Can I also shoo him? I do not need a second Duke Frederick in my life right now!

My throat dried when the same meter I saw above his head was on Prince Liam as well.

I calmed myself down by massaging my temples, but my eyes shut down on their own.

“Hello! How are you?”

My eyes opened in an instant upon hearing the cheerful voice of Nana.

I got up.

The similarity of the interior to the familiar hospital room was uncanny.

Breathing was easy when the weight of the corset faded. This white cotton hospital gown covered my body.

“We miss you! The USA is like a frozen kingdom.”

That was Nene.

Hearing their voices urged me to find where they are. Walking barefoot was not a problem because my feet could breathe.

When I got out of the room, a fairy landed on my shoulder. Her silver pony-tailed hair was cute. Wearing a short purple, strapless dress and glittery purple wings added cuteness to her appearance.

Before I could ask her name, and if she saw my siblings, it transformed into my employer.

“Miss Heart!”

Well, the smile on my face faded when a question was born.

Why was she here? Am I dead? Was the game over? How did I die? Did someone poison me?

“No, the game is not yet over.”

“Then why are you here?”

“To deliver reinforcement? Their operation is tomorrow.”

She went, became a fairy once more, and vanished when the mystic purple smoke circled us.

Opening my eyes for the second time, I must be back in the game world.

Yes, this was the correct room. However, when a figure of a sleeping man sat on the armchair beside my bed, my eyes widened.

I imitated the burrito technique. Wrap your body using a blanket. Then you were ready—as if I could escape.

This must be another weird dream. The novel stated that the expedition lasted for three years.

“Hey, was that a great way to greet your visitor? After I suffered sleeping in the armchair?”

Miss Heart, tell me it was a glitch!

“Tozia’s second Prince must have said something outrageous.”

I stopped being a burrito and laughed as if I forgot everything.

“Good Morning, Your Grace! This was not a dream, right?”

He crossed his arms and said, “Of course! And it was already three in the afternoon."

I apologized if I disrespected him by any means. Though he was the one at fault for intruding on my privacy.

Minutes later, Adrian came in. He almost dropped the tray when he saw me. Maids were attentive to this household, so they prevented it by snatching the tray away from him.

“Beth! Wake up.”

After the tight hug, I coughed and gasped.

During the afternoon snack with the Duke, they narrated the events I missed for the last four days.

First, the expedition ended way earlier. Duke Frederick boasted about how he killed his grandfather.

“Were you sure about it?”

“Yes, I saw it with my clear vision. His ripped body gave me satisfaction."

Narrating the story with a smile on his face gave chills not only to my spine. You could include bones that were part of the skeletal system.

The evil marquess was not dead. I would deal with him someday, that was for sure.

“How about the Tozia’s princes? Did they back out from their proposal?”

“No, we challenged them in a duel.”

After I sewed everything, the reason their expedition ended earlier became clear.

Duke Frederick bid farewell before the sunrise. That was when my parents and sister showed up and asked about my condition.

“Which team do you belong to? Is it Team Frederick or Team Liam?”

I requested my sister to clarify her question when another revelation appeared.

The duel between the four gentlemen happened when Duke Frederick protested about the two marriage proposals.

Prince Liam rebutted by reminding him that Daria’s royal family could not propose to any woman because God has a plan for them, which is the plot twist of this novel.

Duke Frederick remained his composure. He closed a deal with the Prince stating his victory meant the cancellation of my marriage proposal. If he lost, they would shut their mouths.

“Of course, he would do it because Miuerella was with all of this mess.”

I wish the Crown Prince would be aggressive as well.

She shook her head.

“No! He said it was all for you!”

For me? Maybe I am the source of his entertainment.

“I got it. I would not choose.”

Now she flopped on my bed.

“My sister, you are old enough to debunk those mysterious actions towards women.”

There was nothing wrong with her line of argument. However, my existence in this world focused on my targets... not mine.

***
I have been searching for a perfect spot to avoid harmful UV rays. Who wants to be a lechon (roasted whole suckling pig) under the scorching sun?

Finally, Nora found a seat when she mentioned my name. It has a shade, and most of all, our butt cheeks were safe when it touched the stone.

Everything had a payment. I almost ran home when the die-hard supporters barricaded us. What if they wanted to tear me to pieces?

But when the President of the club introduced herself, my suspicions disappeared. She even thanked me. If it were not for this mess, they would never see their swordsmanship.

“The priest is here,” the announcer said.

Well, the weird young priest got a handful of fans too.