章 61: Defend sister's honour

Oh, damn it. I slapped a King.

It's a grave crime. What will happen to me now? Will they behead me after a process? Or can I survive with my hand cut off?

There weren't any witnesses outside of my family, so we might agree on a version to lighten the sentence.

I have the duty to survive as Crown Princess of Mages. I need to live if I want to help them in the future.

It's one of the first things mother taught me: dying out of bravery is a good deed only if someone else is saved by it. If not, it's just stupidity.

Father would sometimes say I don't need to die to save anyone either.

Yet, when I found out I was lied to for a month, I couldn't contain my rage.

Even if it's Ignis, the King is known for his bloody deeds and merciless nature. Will he close an eye if I apologise and promise not to do it ever again?

Oh, what if he decides to punish me without a process? It wouldn't be the first time, according to the rumours.

And also, what is his real name? Ignatius or Aurelius?