Somehow, we ended up wrestling, and we arrived in front of Jeff’s office. Lilyss threw a ridiculous bomb saying that I asked him to bring me here because I wanted to see Dad while studying, and he hit the gong.

“What’s the commotion outside? Who’s there?”

“Your Majesty, Princess Her Highness has come to visit.”

“What?”

Thinking I would be stuck in the classroom studying, I walked in, and the king’s office was filled with a loud noise. When the door was cautiously opened by a knight, Jeff, who was sitting at the desk, trying to endure the pain, was seen with a forced bright face.

‘He probably got up, and then his knee hit something.’

If you think so, that’s how it is. I walked toward him, suppressing the urge to make a sound.

?”

After that, Jeff and I exchanged glances, staring at each other. It was because we knew what actions to take next.

‘Ah, I used to be in a position to approve things for him, but now what’s this?’
No! I really don’t want to do it! I don’t want to act cute and adorable, using aegyo on the subordinate who was my father in my past life! Absolutely not! I, who always shouted for war and worked hard to make the country a prosperous nation, haven’t even tried dating or got married yet. I refuse to act lovely!

“Your Highness, asking someone for help is not something to be ashamed of!”

Do I really have to go this far? Frustration, self-loathing, and anxiety that I might lose myself overwhelmed me, and I sank into despair.

Thud.

“Dazzling.”

It was then.

Jeff, who had somehow approached me step by step, kneeled down, bringing his eyes to my level.

Thanks to that, my neck hurt less, and Poppie, who was silently standing by, alternatingly looked at me and Jeff before stepping back.

“Do you have any concerns, by any chance? Why don’t you tell Dad about it?”

Well, I do have concerns. I had been wondering how I could secretly disappear and come back, but it’s all ruined now. I hesitated with my lips that wouldn’t let out a sound and looked at Jeff.

If I acted according to Lilyss’s advice, Jeff’s eyes might have sparkled with rays of joy. It would have been perfect with Poppie. And then, we could gloriously bury ourselves in the ruins.

“I don’t know what our daughter is worried about, but if it’s something Dad can solve, I’ll listen to everything.”

“Well, it’s nothing much…”

Darn it! I was planning to sneak out alone with Jeff! But this strategy failed, and now I’m stuck with things I didn’t have to do! To get approval without any possibility of Jeff objecting, I had to do something that tripped me up.

Standing at a crossroads between preserving my self-esteem and sacrificing myself for means and methods made me feel desperate.

“If I had really gone out with Jeff, he would have been looking for me all day.”

Squeeze.

I’m irritated and angry.

“Ugh, as long as it’s not that, I have no reason to do this!”

Even though I wasn’t a princess, it was shocking to have to do something I didn’t do even when born as a noble lady.

The outer appearance was that of an old person who lived for hundreds of years, but pretending to be fresh and lovely was terrifying. An inner savage warrior shouted that he shouldn’t have to live like this, and a volcano exploded in my head.

But…

“Dad!”

Since there was no other way, I put on an act, shedding tears with all my might.

“I want to go to the capital. You’ll allow it, won’t you?”

As if beautiful white flowers were fluttering around, filling the air with the scent of lavender, and a sweet atmosphere as if pouring strawberries into my mouth.

!”

With that, I prepared to stick my index finger to the corner of his mouth, vowing to melt the ice in that guy’s heart as much as possible with my earnestness and desperation.

“Huh, you won’t go alone, will you?”
Then, as if time had stopped only for him, Jeff, who had frozen with a red cheek for a few seconds, shook his head, regained his composure, and hastily added, “How about going on an outing with Dad? You can catch up on your work after the outing.”

Since I hadn’t planned to do this in the first place, I silently nodded.

“Oh, I might get nagged if Mom finds out.”

Soon, Jeff raised his index finger to his lips, suggesting we keep it a secret, and I nodded enthusiastically, thinking that’s the right thing to do.

“Don’t tell Mom that we’re going out. Got it?”

“Yes. But why shouldn’t I say anything even though there’s nothing for me to say?”

It seemed like Jeff was enjoying the idea, and I needed to act somewhat childlike, so I intentionally asked the question.

“Mom always worries about you. You’ve been sickly since you were little.”

“I understand.”

I don’t have to worry, considering there’s no reason to go running around, even though I have vivid memories of the time when I used to go on inspections in my past life.

Now, all that remained was to put the plan into action. Jeff, being alone and going out unexpectedly, could be risky, so he brought Lilyss and Aeshian as escorts.

“He’s Hecate’s aide, and he managed to sneak out without being noticed.”

Whether he’s not worried about being discovered or just constantly smiling, Lilyss, who smiled consistently, said they would safely accompany us, expressing joy that it had been quite a while since she couldn’t go out to the capital.

“When sneaking out, this kind of outfit is more suitable than a flashy one.”

Soon, the maids Miranda and Hailey, who unintentionally became accomplices due to Jeff’s order, brought appropriate clothes, and we were perfectly disguised.

“Now, let’s get ready and go out!”

“Squawk!”

Wait, why are you so excited and laughing along? I grabbed Poppie, who was jumping around, and quietly scolded her. If someone else found out we were sneaking out, it would be a disaster.