Royal Secret: I'm a Princess!

THE IMPERIAL Twins fainted.

Hanna held her breath, worried that Neoma and Nero would collapse on the floor.

But it didn't happen.

Aside from the fact that Commander Ruto appeared right next to Neoma while Sir Sanford Denver appeared behind Nero, the Imperial Twins immediately gained consciousness.

In fact, only a few may have noticed that Neoma and Nero fainted for a moment.

[I'm relieved that they didn't faint in front of everyone here.]

"Ah."

Hanna turned to Duke Jasper Hawthorne after he let out a soft 'ah' as if he was surprised.

She noticed that the young duke was looking at his feet, and so she followed his gaze.

"Ah."

Oops.

She unconsciously made the same sound that Duke Jasper Hawthorne made.

Well, she couldn't help it.

[It's Neoma's White Lion…]

But the White Lion in question was the size of a kitten right now.

<"It's talking to you!">

Oh.

The one who spoke was Duke Jasper Hawthorne's Elemental Guardian.

[Duckie, isn't it?]

The duck appeared right next to the mini White Lion.

[Why can I hear the Elemental Guardian, though?]

Duke Jasper Hawthorne got down on one knee while talking to the Elemental Guardians politely. "Sir White Lion, I apologize but I don't understand what you're saying. My ability to communicate with Spirits not bonded to me is limited."

The White Lion 'purred' like a cat.

Duckie, on the other hand, nodded before he turned to the young duke. "Young man, the White Lion said the feral Imperial Princess wants us to make it rain."

Pfft.

Hanna almost laughed when Duckie called Neoma a 'feral' princess, but she held it in.

Especially since Duke Jasper Hawthorne looked like he was in a dilemma.

"I don't want to disappoint Princess Neoma, but I can't control the weather— I'm not even a water manipulator."

Ah.

<"You silly goose!"> Duckie scolded the young duke. <"What do you mean you can't control water when your Elemental Guardian is a Sea Serpent?!">

Duke Jasper Hawthorne scratched his cheek as if he was embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I forgot about that because you only play these days…"

<"Shut up, stupid master! The White Lion says we're not doing it alone!">

"Huh?"

Duckie pointed at someone with his wings. <"The last Elemental Guardian tamer is here!">

Duke Jasper Hawthorne followed Duckie's trail of gaze.

Hanna did, too.

Ah.

[Dahlia is here.]

***

NEOMA lost consciousness for a moment, but she immediately woke up.

And when she did…

[Kekeke.]

Neoma was pleased to wake up and see the most beautiful face in the entire world— of course, that would be her face.

And it was possible to look at herself because she already possessed Nero's body.

Of course, that also meant that Nero already possessed her body. To simply say, the switch was a success.

[Now let the show begin!]

Neoma, now in Nero's body, grabbed Calypso tightly. Then she jumped and stood on the same railing Nero (in her body) was standing on. "It's a shame that our Imperial Father and Imperial Mother aren't here to witness this moment."

Nero quickly and elegantly stood up next to her, facing the crowd this time.

The people, obviously in a panic, stopped and looked up at Neoma.

Unfortunately, their expressions weren't good.

[They're probably wondering why I'm talking about my parents in the middle of all of this. I won't be surprised if they're cursing at me for being insensitive.]

Heh.

"Our dear citizens, worry not because Princess Neoma— my very beautiful, smart, and bubbly twin sister— was sent here by the former Emperor Nikolai to give me this precious gift," Neoma said, praising herself while raising the Holy Sword. "This is Calypso, the Holy Sword and the symbol of the de Moonasterion Imperial Family."

It felt weird to hold the sword that killed her in the first timeline.

But, contratry to what she initially believed, the Holy Sword didn't feel heavy.

[I feel bad for Nero for thinking this, but I can't help it— it feels like I'm always meant to carry Calypso instead of him.]

Of course, that wasn't something she would say outloud.

"Now, I'll show everyone what a Holy Sword is capable of," Neoma declared, her tone and demeanor serious now. "Don't worry, my beloved citizens— I'm here to drive away the so-called curse that's scaring you at the moment."

Nero didn't have wings and couldn't fly.

Hence, she decided to stay still and use the Holy Sword in a different way.

"You're crazy, Neoma," Nero whispered in a low voice, his mouth barely moving in case someone was trying to read his lips. "Don't do it."

Neoma just let out a soft laugh…

… and then she threw Calypso in the air as if she was throwing a spear.

That was definitely NOT the proper way of using the Holy Sword.

[Our ancestors are probably rolling in the grave.]

But Neoma was satisfied to see Calypso, the Holy Sword, pierced through the bleeding clouds.

[It will be over soon.]

Neoma turned to Nero. Even though she was looking at her own beautiful face, she could see Nero's reflection in her (tantalizing) eyes. "I guess this is where we part ways."

"I suppose," Nero said, nodding. "Take care of our people and the empire."

"And take care of my man while you're at it."

Her twin brother just rolled his eyes at her.

"Wait for my signal," Neoma said, smiling while looking up at the red sky. "You and Ruto should leave in the most dramatic way possible."

***

HELSTOR, the God of Eternal Darkness, didn't want to admit this— but he was pretty nervous.

When the newly crowned Emperor Nero threw Calypso at the red sky, the Holy Sword pierced through the bleeding clouds until it stopped. It didn't get stuck in the clouds— it simply stopped as if it had already done its job.

"What is the kid emperor doing?" the Goddess of Misfortune said, scoffing. "Even the Imperial Family's Holy Sword wouldn't be able to drive away the calamity that I brought here. Why would His Imperial Majesty do something so useless?"

"That's the thing, my lady," Helstor said, clenching his hands tight. "The Imperial Twins never do useless things— not the logical Emperor Nero, not even the untamed Princess Neoma. They might be crazy, but they are always efficient."

The Goddess of Misfortune looked like she had more to say, but she suddenly stopped as if she was choking.

And then she clutched her chest tight.

"What's happening?" Helstor asked worriedly. He wasn't worried about the Goddess of Misfortune— he was worried about their plan going south. "Are you alright?"

"No," the Goddess of Misfortune answered as if she was in pain. "A strong yet invisible force is trying to drag me away from here."

What?

Now he understood why he was being nervous.

"What would happen to the calamity you brought if youd disappeared?"

The Goddes of Misfortune glared at Helstor, her eyes seemingly cursing him for asking a stupid question. "What do you think?"

Ah, those blasted Imperial Twins…!

Helstor turned to the Imperial Twins, his cold eyes focused on Emperor Nero.

Of course, the brave newly-crowned emperor didn't tear his gaze away from Helstor's glare.

And then Emperor Nero smirked— it was a familiar smirk that sent a chill down his spine.

Helstor gasped when the realization hit him. "Princess Neoma?"

"Everyone, watch me!" 'Emperor Nero' said in a calm and loud voice. He wasn't yelling— his voice was simply amplified by magic. Hence, his voice reached every single person gathered there at the moment. "Watch your new emperor drive away the curse that has no business in our Great Moonasterion Empire!"

Helstor wanted to curse out loud, but he abruptly stopped when the Goddess of Misfortune let out a screeching sound.

And when he turned to her, the goddess already vanished into thin air.

Of course, it wasn't only the Goddess of Misfortune who disappeared— the sky suddenly cleared, and the clouds had returned to their natural color.

But it was only for a moment.

Soon, the clouds darkened as if heavy rain was about to fall.

It wasn't a natural pour, of course.

[It's a man-made rain!]

Just like how Helstor and the Goddess of Misfortune created a man-made calamity in the guise of a curse.

Once again, a chill went down his spine.

[Princess Neoma and Emperor Nero forced us to take the taste of our own medicine…]

***

"THE SKY has stopped bleeding— now, prepare to receive the blessing of the Moon God in the form of this downpour!"

[How did this happen?!]

Calyx clenched his hands tight while watching everything unfold helplessly.

After Nero threw Calypso at the sky, the bleeding clouds suddenly returned to normal.

And now it was raining hard.

The fear and the panic that the people had felt earlier had been completely washed away by the rain.

Everyone was celebrating now because of Nero's lies.

"This rain is blessed— the Moon God has blessed us with Holy Water!" Nero said in a calm and firm voice. "It's a sign that we have successfully driven away the curse and the misfortune that has befallen onto the Great Moonasterion Empire!"

[How can Helstor and the Goddess of Misfortune let this happen…!]

Calyx looked up, frantically looking for the two gods.

And that was when he realized something.

[Princess Neoma and Commander Ruto has disappeared!]

***

WHEN the Goddess of Misfortune came to be, she found herself suspended in the air.

But she wasn't in that position because of her own will.

"You're finally awake."

It was the obnoxious Princess Neoma with Lord Levi's son.

The Goddess of Misfortune wasn't surprised by the two's presence, but she felt fear flood her system when she realized where they were at the moment.

[No, it can't be…!]

"Why did you bring me here?" the Goddess of Misfortune asked in a weak, trembling voice. "What are we doing here at the Upper World?"

Princess Neoma smiled and opened her arms. "So that you can spread the calamity you brought here, why else?"

***

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