A couple years had now passed and the books in our libraries (and the large public one) had been read. I feel kind of sorry for others, not only was I extremely capable in magic—I had an eidetic memory. The tutors had all given up on coaching me, saying my understanding was too complex for even them to understand. From my limited knowledge of the social world, I found out they hailed me as a genius and prodigy.

Quite a few things happened in these years—the saddest being Mother's death. She had died at my unborn sibling's announcement party. Though Father and I looked and looked, we could never find the assassins. My only conclusion was that they were under royalty from an opposing country.

At first, Father had been overly sad. Not only had he lost his wife and mother of his daughter, but his future son. It had taken a huge toll on him and he was unhealthy, sickly and a very very unhappy man... So I did all I could to cheer him up, and it eventually worked.

In that time, the family also gained a new member. But with my bad luck, it was another route for the heroine's harem. His name was Lucian—now my older brother. Strangely enough, with so much difference compared to the original story, I thought this would change.

Unlike many of the other good endings, the one with Lucian was strange. It was acknowledged multiple times throughout the story that this man was a low-key sis-con but no one had ever imagined that he would reject the heroine for the villainess!

Though even he could never stop the execution of Amaryllis. That was inevitable throughout the game. Even so, if it even gave the smallest sliver of hope, I would take it.

"Onii-chan!" Lucian looked up from where he was sitting on his bed-immediately grinning upon seeing me. Okay, maybe I did grow rather attached to my elder brother over time...

His amethyst eyes were light and full of my laughter, and I saw my own rather pretty reflection back in them. "Ama, you know the ball is happening in a few hours and you're not ready yet! I have a feeling all those maids are looking for you. You'll be the prettiest girl at the ball Imouto, and since you will be, Onii-chan will protect you from all the scary men!" Sometimes I forget this older brother really doted on his sister.

Pouting, I waved my hand and my dress immediately changed. Creation magic was extremely useful. It could create clothes, letting me not have to wear those disgusting frilly things the maids always chose.

^^^Amaryllis' dress

All of a sudden, my personal maid burst in. Her pink cheeks were tinted a tomato red in anger and those pretty eyes were narrowed in a glare at me. She was one of the few people that treated me normally, instead choosing to constantly scold me.

"Amaryllis Aster Fleur de Kusteza! You know not to escape when an important gathering happens, for this, I will request the cooks to not allow you into the kitchen and the stable boys to not allow you near the horses!" I gasped, she wanted to take the fun things away from me!

Huffing, I waved bye to onii-chan and waddled off with the fuming maid, whoops.

I wonder how mad she would be if she saw the muddy boots that were hidden under my dress?

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We had now arrived at the kingdom of Argonda—the home of King Lucifer, his daughter Princess Amaryllis, adopted son Prince Lucian and the King's deceased wife, Queen Ambrosine. There were many rumours surrounding this family, especially ones about their youngest member-Amaryllis.

Supposedly she's the prettiest child, most intelligent and extremely powerful. Some even call her a fairy—which I highly doubt is true as fairies are rare creatures who do not usually associate with anyone outside their race. And I finally get to meet this proclaimed prodigy.

I can't say I'm not excited. But how will she react? Horns are not common for the more humanoid kingdoms such as Argonda. Probably frightened, all normal people are. I frowned.

Father looked at my glaring face, immediately asking me what's wrong.

"Nothing, just wondering what this so-called fairy princess is like." He chuckled at this.

"She's wonderful, a very intelligent and beautiful little girl. Personally, I would enjoy it if you two became engaged then married. She would be the perfect daughter-in-law." His flattery surprised me. Mother also nodded along to his words.

Was this little girl really that good?

~~*~~

After a long time, we had arrived at the Fleur de Kuszteza Palace. It was really beautiful, deserving to be in the 'Top 10 Most Beautiful Places' Honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't ranked number one instead of two. Though, even that was an amazing feat in itself. Our kingdom's most beautiful spot only held the ninth position after all...

Though, the fairies did hold the number one ranking...

By the time we had arrived at the ballroom, it was starting. Ladies were fluttering around like butterflies, dressed in a sea of silk colours and draped with expensive jewellery. The younger generations socialised with the other elite, often asking others to dance while the older men and women sat to the side, talking about business and the like.

When the servants saw my father, mother and I, they announced our presence before guiding our trio over to the royal table.

I was immediately shocked.

Three lone beautiful figures sat there.

One, a tall handsome man. A smaller, child-sized boy who was already rather good looking and a small six-year old girl.

But she wasn't just a normal girl. She was the prettiest woman I had ever seen, even better than those dancers and even Mother! Her silver hair flowed down, mismatched eyes looking up at her father—who was seated on her left—smiled blissfully back down at the innocent girl.

This was Princess Amaryllis?!

Could such a beautiful human really exist?

I think I understand why they call her a fairy.

Wait... My parents said that she may become my fiancé, if that happens, I will die a happy man. No matter what, I must get her engaged to me! She will be mine...

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