Chapter 3:
Chapter 03 — The Queen's Daughter in Law
Summoned To Another World
The Queen's eyes glittered with sudden, fierce excitement.「...Gasps... I almost forgot! Don't worry, Zackry, I'll make your party the best one there is!」 Alia's voice lowered, a sharp, delighted sound. 「I can already see the faces of all the nobles when they attend it.」【So that's her true motive.】 Alberto and Zak shared the same realization.「Okay, then. I'll leave and get started on it.」「Yes, I can't wait for it, Mother. I know it will be the best.」
The Queen swept out of the room, leaving the King and the Doppelgänger alone once more.
「Seems like we have our cover story to feed the people.」 Zak stated.Alberto offered a grateful bow.「Yes, we do. And thank you for washing away the sorrow of my wife.」「Don't mention it. A beauty like her shouldn't stain her face with bitter tears of sorrow and loss.」
At Kniya’s House...
Ms. Cories clapped her hands together, a bright, cheerful sound.「Kniya, did you hear about the Prince's miraculous recovery? I’m so glad he’s back!」Kniya sighed, leaning against the doorframe, clearly uninterested.「...Sigh... Yes, I did. So why should I be concerned?」「Well, you might be his wife!」Kniya’s expression hardened.「What are you talking about?」「Haven't you heard? The Prince has invited us common folk to this 19th birthday celebration! You know, if you cared a little more, you would've known, stubborn daughter. ...Giggles...」「Well, there’s no point in going there, trust me. It’s just a ploy to get more influence.」Ms. Cories placed a hand on her hip.「Oh? Why is there no point? Please enlighten me.」「Well, I’m a commoner...」【Not only that, he just had to look like my Zak and doesn't even know me. I can’t hurt myself like that.】「That doesn't matter, Kniya! Just go. You don't know, you might catch his interest!」Kniya finally conceded, weary of the argument.「...Sighs... Fine, equally stubborn mother. I'll present myself.」「...Giggles... Okay!」
4 Days Later...
The grand ballroom glittered, a suffocating spectacle of noble ambition.【Today’s the day... I hope I can find her... And this selection process is kinda boring.】A woman approached, adorned in silks and confidence. Zak put on a welcoming smile.「Oh, and who might you be, milady?」【And here’s a lot of power-hungry chicks.】The woman curtsied with practiced elegance, a flirtatious giggle escaping her lips.「You're quite the charmer, Your Highness. Well, I'm Liani S. Arand, daughter of Viscount Xander S. Arand.」【Oh, she introduced herself first, signaling she doesn't need Daddy to back her up. And looking at her closer, she's just my type.】「Oh, please raise your head.」「Okay. 」Zak lowered his gaze, the words of rejection difficult despite his mission.【Too bad I have to turn her down, though.】「I’m sorry, Liani, but currently I can't have you to myself.」Liani's smile faltered, a flicker of genuine sadness in her eyes.「Oh, I see. Your heart’s already taken, isn't it?」「Yes, it is.」「Please, Your Highness, raise your head.」Zak complied.「So, you're not mad?」Liani's expression softened into a sweet, understanding smile.「 No, I'm not. I can't ruin another girl's happiness to satisfy my own.」【Damn, she checks all the right boxes.】「Okay, then, Liani. I promise, if I can't find her, maybe we can start off as close friends.」Liani’s cheeks flushed, a faint blush rising.「 Yes! I don't mind.」Zak nodded and moved on to the next expectant noble.【I never knew he could make rejection not hurt as much as it should.】
The Queen swept out of the room, leaving the King and the Doppelgänger alone once more.
「Seems like we have our cover story to feed the people.」 Zak stated.Alberto offered a grateful bow.「Yes, we do. And thank you for washing away the sorrow of my wife.」「Don't mention it. A beauty like her shouldn't stain her face with bitter tears of sorrow and loss.」
At Kniya’s House...
Ms. Cories clapped her hands together, a bright, cheerful sound.「Kniya, did you hear about the Prince's miraculous recovery? I’m so glad he’s back!」Kniya sighed, leaning against the doorframe, clearly uninterested.「...Sigh... Yes, I did. So why should I be concerned?」「Well, you might be his wife!」Kniya’s expression hardened.「What are you talking about?」「Haven't you heard? The Prince has invited us common folk to this 19th birthday celebration! You know, if you cared a little more, you would've known, stubborn daughter. ...Giggles...」「Well, there’s no point in going there, trust me. It’s just a ploy to get more influence.」Ms. Cories placed a hand on her hip.「Oh? Why is there no point? Please enlighten me.」「Well, I’m a commoner...」【Not only that, he just had to look like my Zak and doesn't even know me. I can’t hurt myself like that.】「That doesn't matter, Kniya! Just go. You don't know, you might catch his interest!」Kniya finally conceded, weary of the argument.「...Sighs... Fine, equally stubborn mother. I'll present myself.」「...Giggles... Okay!」
4 Days Later...
The grand ballroom glittered, a suffocating spectacle of noble ambition.【Today’s the day... I hope I can find her... And this selection process is kinda boring.】A woman approached, adorned in silks and confidence. Zak put on a welcoming smile.「Oh, and who might you be, milady?」【And here’s a lot of power-hungry chicks.】The woman curtsied with practiced elegance, a flirtatious giggle escaping her lips.「You're quite the charmer, Your Highness. Well, I'm Liani S. Arand, daughter of Viscount Xander S. Arand.」【Oh, she introduced herself first, signaling she doesn't need Daddy to back her up. And looking at her closer, she's just my type.】「Oh, please raise your head.」「Okay. 」Zak lowered his gaze, the words of rejection difficult despite his mission.【Too bad I have to turn her down, though.】「I’m sorry, Liani, but currently I can't have you to myself.」Liani's smile faltered, a flicker of genuine sadness in her eyes.「Oh, I see. Your heart’s already taken, isn't it?」「Yes, it is.」「Please, Your Highness, raise your head.」Zak complied.「So, you're not mad?」Liani's expression softened into a sweet, understanding smile.「 No, I'm not. I can't ruin another girl's happiness to satisfy my own.」【Damn, she checks all the right boxes.】「Okay, then, Liani. I promise, if I can't find her, maybe we can start off as close friends.」Liani’s cheeks flushed, a faint blush rising.「 Yes! I don't mind.」Zak nodded and moved on to the next expectant noble.【I never knew he could make rejection not hurt as much as it should.】
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