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[Throne room]

"What do you think of the duke's son as princesses playmate your majesty"
Felix suggested.

"Are you talking about Duke Alpheus's son?"
Ashaya, poised and regal, interjected from her position nearby.

Felix turned to her

"Yes your highness."

"You have gotten stupider Felix."
Ashaya replied, her voice icy and cutting.

"I don't desire a dog barking around me, it would be a nightmare."
she continued, her annoyance palpable.

'Sorry second male lead but I gotta say these things in order to not get involved with you and your dad.'
Ashaya thought to herself.

Claude couldn’t help but smirk, for he had been poised to express the very same sentiment.

'To annoy the princess not twice....'
Felix pondered

After all, it takes considerable effort to earn the ire of the first princess. She remains ever composed and unflappable, showing no interest in those who fail to captivate her attention.

Athanasia is on the verge of an encounter with Lucas, the male protagonist, which promises to introduce a whirlwind of complications into Ashaya's life.

In the Original narrative, Lucas the master of the magic tower and an immensely powerful mage, has just awakened from a two- entity slumber.

Upon meeting Athanasia, he employed his memory-reading abilities and discovered her intriguing reincarnation story.

Ashaya, however, is determined to keep her distance from him, fully aware that her closely guarded secret could be exposed if she allows herself to get too close.

Since mastering mana control, she has been diligently crafting a barrier to shield herself from Lucas's probing memory-reading magic.

Even if he were to delve into her memories, he would only access those from her current life, as she has meticulously sealed away the memories of her past life's existence, ensuring that only she can ever revisit them.

[Ruby palace]

'I am looking forward to it......'
Ashaya thought as she waited for her cake to be served.

After a while, Lily finally presented the cake.

Ashaya noticed Athanasia's return from her stroll, engaged in conversation with Felix.

"You're ba—"
Before she could greet her sister, something black leaped onto her cake plate, voraciously devouring her dessert.

Ashaya stared stunned at her plate of cake which was emptied.

Recognizing it as Athy's divine beast, she felt a surge of irritation.

Divine beasts, born from excess mana, serve as a safeguard for those overflowing with magical energy, vanishing when the wielder is ready to reclaim their mana.

Rising from her seat, she pointed an accusatory finger at the little creature.

"May I tear apart this piece of black fluff?"
she asked with the sweetest smile, her smile betraying none of her true intentions.

The palpable killing intent emanating from her made the creature tremble in fear.

Lesson: Never mess with Ashaya's cake.

Athanasia, sensing the escalating tension, rushed forward to seize the little creature.
'You're always bringing trouble.'
Athanasia silently cried.

"Haha you can have mine!"
She offered cheerfully.

Ashaya stared at her sister for a few seconds before agreeing.

".....ok"