After My Sister Enrolling Volume 1 Chapter 6 part 1

Chapter 6: The Birth of the New Queen

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I don’t remember much about that day.

Specifically, what I don’t remember is what happened after infiltrating the royal castle.

With private rooms for the princess scattered all over the castle, I searched tirelessly until I felt a powerful surge of magic. In a desperate rush, I found Toko-san on the verge of death, and I vividly remember treating her.

Also, I remember embracing Toko-san, covered in sewage, and treating her in that state.

To silence Toko-san, who continued to talk even in her near-death state, I used a kiss to shut her up—

“Hey, big brother, you actually remember quite a bit, huh? Are you a repeat offender?”

“N-No, it’s not like that! It was an emergency, so I had no choice! So I’m definitely not at fault, I’m sure!”

Inside the royal cathedral,

a place that normally only the highest authorities of the royal family and the church could enter, for some reason, I was brought here by Suzuha and Yuzuriha-san.

I heard three days ago that Toko-san had regained consciousness.

The consequences of my actions have probably spread by now.

I wonder if that’s the case.

It might be something like being sentenced to death for insulting the princess.

“Probably an immediate trial. In a military tribunal, without being able to call a lawyer—”

“Hey, you, I’m tired. Can you stop muttering incomprehensible nonsense?”

A man who is about to be executed, but Yuzuriha-san speaks coldly. Harsh.

However, it’s undeniable that Yuzuriha-san is exhausted.

After all, since the failed coup, a massive purge has been sweeping through this capital.

“By the way, Yuzuriha-san, how many people have you purged so far?”

“A thousand is nothing. I’ve sunk about eighty percent of this country’s nobles into the flames of hell.”

“Well, that’s terrifying.”

“Hey, your way of speaking has gotten weird, hasn’t it…?”

That’s because everything is in chaos. Yeah.

“And, excuse me for making excuses, but at that time, I—”

“Shh. It’s starting.”

As I tried to make my final defense, a solemn bell rang, silencing me at the arrival of Toko-san.

The door opened, and a girl in a pure white dress walked in.

To me, she looked like a bride about to have a wedding.

The Toko-san in my memory, cloaked in black robes, seemed like a completely different individual.

Still, there was no mistaking her.

More composed than Suzuha or Yuzuriha, her incredible beauty was astonishing.

Her youthful face contrasted with her remarkably developed chest.

Above all, her sharp magical aura and refined, elegant mannerisms strongly indicated her noble origins.

Toko-san, looking like she was wearing a wedding dress, walked slowly up to us and stopped.

“──Once again, thank you so much for saving me.”

“No, it is we who must apologize for our great disrespect. Still, I am relieved to see you safe, Toko-sama… no, Your Highness.”

“That’s not right, Suzuha-nii.”

“Yes? Yes?”

“I don’t want to be called like that by my lifesaver, Suzuha-nii. It’s sad if I’m called that way. So, not because I’m Suzuha’s brother’s best friend, but it seems like I was saved because I’m a princess?”

“N-No, that’s not it!”

“Then, from now on, call me Toko. No titles like ‘Your Highness.’ Absolutely, okay?”

“Uh, but—”

“Absolutely.”

“Y-Yes. Toko-san.”

“Well, considering Suzuha-nii personality, calling him by his first name right away might be impossible. Oh well.”

I can’t defy royalty and lower my head.

Having understood, Toko-san grinned.

“Now, Suzuha-nii. Do you understand why I called you here today?”

“Of course. Probably an immediate military tribunal, and I’ll be sentenced to death for insulting the princess—”

“What are you talking about?! It’s the coronation ceremony, the coronation ceremony!”

“…Huh…?”

I stupidly replied to the princess.

Because the answer was just too unbelievable.

At least for me.

“So, let me explain from the beginning. Currently, both princes of this country have been purged for planning a coup, and the former king retired due to the prince’s involvement. That’s why there’s no one left in the royal family, except me, to become the next king.”

“Oh, the coup was planned by the second prince, right? Why the first prince too?”

“Well, those idiot brothers were both planning the coup. The second prince’s faction just acted first, but if you investigate, you’ll find the first prince is just as guilty.”

“Wow.”

In essence, Toko-san was also planning the coup. In other words, all the siblings in this royal family were plotting a coup.

Truly fitting for a royal family.

Or perhaps, their parents’ education was incredibly messed up?

“…Suzuha-nii, you seem like you have something to say?”

“N-No, not at all! By the way, Toko-san, your dress is so lovely, it looks like a wedding dress!”

My brilliant change of topic successfully averted any further investigation from Toko-san, and she blushed and giggled.

“In our country, the coronation ceremony is likened to the marriage between the future king and the country. So, I’m dressed like this. Of course, the actual marriage—”

cough

“Hey, Toko. Talking is fine, but shouldn’t we proceed with the coronation?”

“Tch.”

As Yuzuriha points out the derailment of the conversation, Toko-san clicks her tongue in annoyance.

“…Well, let’s get on with it. Now, we will begin the coronation!”

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The coronation proceeded solemnly.

Yuzuriha-san eloquently recited a congratulatory hymn praising Toko-san as the future queen.

Normally, this role would be assigned to the Pope, but due to the revelation of his involvement in the coup, he ended up on the execution block. Therefore, Yuzuriha-san, being the direct heir of the Duke’s family and holding the qualification of a high-ranking priestess (!), acted as a substitute.

Next, Toko-san’s vows.

After that, Toko-san sealed her oath by kissing the goddess statue, which is believed to protect the kingdom.

I think if I says it, I’ll be executed, but that’s definitely an indirect kiss with all the previous kings.

Finally, the moment of the coronation arrived, and Toko-san was to wear the crown.

Yuzuriha-san, who had temporarily stepped back, returned, and in her hands was a dazzling tiara that was almost blinding to look at.

“Now, you. Put it on Toko.”

“Huh? M-Me!?

“That’s right. Normally, in our country’s coronation ceremony, the crown is placed by the previous king, the pope, the father, or the spouse if married──”

“But I’m not married yet, the pope is unavailable, and my father, the former king, is under house arrest due to my brother’s coup. So, given the circumstances, I think it should be Suzuha-nii, the person who contributed the most to the birth of the next queen, who places the crown.”

“But I’m just a commoner! There’s no way I should have the qualifications for that!”

“That doesn’t matter. ──You saved my life when I was about to be killed. Moreover, you infiltrated the heavily guarded royal castle through the sewer, facing life-threatening challenges. If there’s a most deserving person for the honor of crowning the future queen, it’s you.”

“That’s true if you only hear that part, but──”

“If Suzuha-nii isn’t qualified, then who in this world is? That’s why──I want you, and no one else, to place the tiara on my head.”

I looked to Yuzuriha and Suzuha for help, but Toko-san kept pressing closer.

“Toko’s right. If the new queen isn’t crowned by the hero who saved the country, things probably won’t go well. If you’d prefer, I can wear the tiara instead. Of course, that means you’d be responsible for it and would have to stay by my side, supporting me in every way possible, for the rest of your life…”

“Or perhaps my brother should wear it? As the first commoner king, he’d be incredibly popular with the people. However, in that case, it might be wise for him to marry someone like me, a commoner, since keeping a noble as queen would disappoint those expecting a commoner king…”

“You’re both completely useless!”

The three approach with overwhelming force.

Everyone’s presence is so powerful that it feels like I have to choose one of them right here.

And if two out of the three options are complete minefields…

I am left with only one choice.

Toko-san

” …… Hmmm… …… ”

Taking the tiara from Yuzuriha’s hands, I put it on Toko.

Toko smiles with a face that looks like she’s about to cry.