One could wonder. No matter how badly the duke treated Natalia, she remained patient. No matter how she was treated by people around her, abused, and used as a tool, she didn’t plan any revenge. The answer was quite simple actually. In her last life, she did plan her revenge. She had a lot of resources at her disposal and she used them properly.
However, things went horribly wrong when she discovered that fate wasn’t even on her side. Everything she plotted against others worked to a certain extent but the backlash on her was heavy. She lost her family, her friends, and anything that remotely made her happy. There was nothing satisfying about revenge. It was mutual destruction at best because the very people she sought to destroy had extreme desires just as she did.
In this life, she just wanted to die peacefully. It didn’t matter
“Presenting his grace, The Grand Duke Kristen and His wife Grand Duchess Kristen” the chamberlain announced and almost the entire grand hall turned to the two walking in. Natalia had her arm in the crook of her husband’s and an elegant smile on her face as opposed to the ugly expression her brother had escorting the third princess in the hall earlier. Because of the sheer distaste radiating from the man beside her, she couldn’t find it in her to laugh.“Oh my, it’s their first public appearance, is it not?”“Lady Natalia is as beautiful as ever. She is the only one who truly suits his grace. They’re the most eye-catching couple here
“Greetings to her highness of Berinda” “Hello. You must be Grand Duchess Kristen” “Indeed I am. This is my older brother, Sebastian Adamantine” Natalia pinched the side of her unwilling brother to make him greet the princess kindly. The princess observed them, amused by their antics. “Has your highness been enjoying your stay here in the capital?” “I haven’t had the chance to go out to the capital yet but I have been treated well in the palace. It really is befitting of the title of one of the two great powers in the continent” “If your highness still has time after the celebration…….” Sebastian’s eyes widened in hor
“Fredrich, it has been quite a while. How are you faring?”“I am well, your majesty. Congratulations to your majesty on the occasion of your birthday” he bowed.“Thank you. Today’s not the gift giving ceremony yet so I’m curious as to what you will get me”“I’m sure you’ll be pleased, your majesty”“I can only believe one person when she says that. Did you ask your wife for help?” the queen chuckled.The answer to that question could only reveal the sour relationship between the couple. The queen was a kinder person than her husband, someone who protected the ones she liked. If she of all people found out that Natalia was being tre
After dancing with the crown prince, Natalia found a way to escape from the banquet hall. She needed a place away from prying eyes so she made her way to one of the rooms for rest along the banquet hall. She dodged the few nobles that wanted to talk to her and blocked off the exit with magic.{The repulsion magic in this palace is very strong but it is weaker inside this room. How are you feeling, Natalia?}“Light headed. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol but I couldn’t stand for one more minute. If it’s a bother to call you here, you can leave, Madaline”{How can I lea
“Oh my, you thought you were the only one?” Adelie chuckled.“W-W-What do you mean?”“At first, I didn’t notice that I had come back. It was when I went to search for the fairy mother and I couldn’t contract her that I realized that something was off. If nothing had interfered, then I would be able to contract her easily. It took me a while but once the memories started flooding in, it was the most joyous feeling. I remember now, what I was supposed to do”“What is that?”“Kill the Anchor”“The…..anchor?”“Please stop acting dumb. It’s annoying. You already know the reason
“It’s easy to want to marry you off but even after satisfying your conditions, you still do not want to marry the ladies I have presented to you. Could it be you’re really a sister-loving pervert?”“........please don’t mindlessly say things like that”“I’m just joking. Could it be that….you’re afraid?”“I’m terrified”“I wasn’t serious”“I know but I won’t lie to you. I’ve observed the marriages of high society and I’m terrified. I know I have the privilege of a choice but one wrong move and I could fall into a chasm of corruption and hatred like your husband and father. Because you were born a
“You look a little exhausted, your grace. Are you sure you still want to attend?”“I spent the night writing up invitations. I cannot miss the tea party I organized myself. I will take my time to rest before the banquet”“But your grace, even makeup cannot cover those thick circles”“Try your best, Dana. I believe in you”“Your grace!”Natalia chuckled, letting the maid do her job. Once she was done, she stood to leave the room, faltering because she felt light headed. She hadn’t closed her eyes since the night before, afraid that her husband might suddenly decide to fulfill his marital duties. She used that time to write up invitations for the tea party and plan it for late afternoon. “Your grace! Please sit down for a bit! I beg you!”“Alright”The tea party was to be held in the Queen's garden after Natalia obtained permission quite quickly. The servants moved fast, organizing somewhere for the noble ladies that were to attend. The weather was bright and it was the perfect day for
“Oh my, this place looks so lively”All the talking came to a screeching halt as soon as the regal voice was heard. “We greet her majesty the Queen” the ladies curtseyed immediately. “Please rise. I just came to see how the tea party hosted by the Grand Duchess was going. You have outdone yourself once again, Natalia”“It’s all thanks to your majesty. I am grateful you granted us permission to use your garden. It’s a lovely day. Please join us, your majesty”“I’m grateful for your invitation but I have much to do. I’ll send you a gift later so please, enjoy the tea party”“Thank you for stopping by, your majesty” The queen soon left with her entourage and the ladies chatted with more excitement. The foreign princesses in particular were impressed by the favor the Queen showed to the Grand Duchess but they also found it peculiar how the Queen ignored both the third princess and the Saintess Candidate. The tea party carried on for a while like that until it finally ended. Once the la