# Chapter 51
Chapter 51
Today was the day that Cayena would meet Raphael.
It was also Rezef's last day of parole.
“Today, the doctor said that His Majesty the Emperor will be able to receive an audience.
Every morning, Cayena was informed of the emperor's condition.
If her father's condition was good, she would ask to visit him in the morning.
These greetings had become part of his schedule now.
Cayena visited the emperor's chambers together with her ladies-in-waiting, dressed to be able to leave immediately.
“Greetings to Your Majesty.
“You must be busy.
There is no need to send a servant to announce that you will come to visit me every time.
He seemed indifferent, but his words showed that he fully recognized Cayena's achievements.
Cayena smiled and went hissingly to the side.
“I've been so worried, my mind can't be at ease.
There was a smile from those who observed the princess's remarkable filial piety.
The emperor looked at his daughter's outfit and said: — It looks like you are leaving.
“Yes.
I was thinking about checking the location of the imperial academy building.
I will also review what type of facilities the school's students need.
The emperor also knew that Raphael had given Cayena a building as a birthday present.
“That Raphael wouldn’t do that for no reason…”
The emperor nodded.
Luden, the valet, handed Cayena a leather bag.
“That's what Your Highness asked.
“This is the appointment letter for the military leader of the west.”
Cayena bowed immediately.
“Thank you for accepting my foolish request.
“It was something I had to do anyway.
I hope you make good use of it.
Cayena talked a little more with the emperor before leaving.
“Como estão as coisas no palácio do príncipe?
— Cayena asked.
Vera answered right away.
— Things are still quiet there.
After today, Cayena would be busy again as she dealt with Rezef.
“I should go to the gym early to find out the location of the new building.
Cayena disse que levaria Olivia.
Soon, the carriage was ready and they left the palace for the academy.
She arrived an hour before the scheduled time.
The only people in his entourage today were Olivia and a knight.
Since many students were still in the classroom, Cayena had no intention of making a scene.
“I believe that is where the new building will be erected, Your Highness.
Cayena turned her gaze to where Olivia was pointing.
The land needed to be cleared before starting to build.
There were no workers there at the time because it was still school time.
She walked to that silent place where she thought no one would be around, but she was wrong.
As she got closer, she started to hear a strange noise.
There was a deafening sound.
“Arrogant bastard!
— The sudden swear word made her stop walking for a moment.
Cayena frowned slightly.
—What was that sound?
The escort knight stepped forward.
“I'll check just to be sure, Your Highness.
Cayena nodded and stopped her steps.
The knight went behind the building.
Upon doing so, the commotion ended.
“It looks like some students were fighting,” Cayena said.
Olivia nodded.
This happened from time to time during his time at school as well.
Soon, male students who looked haggard appeared along with the knight.
They were huffing and puffing, and when they saw Cayena, they quickly ran away.
“Hmm?”
It was natural for them to be embarrassed to be in that state, but it was strange for them to run away like that.
Soon the knight reported to her.
He had a somewhat worried expression.
“These kids were fighting a student.
So it was intimidation?
Cayena's expression turned sour.
The escort spoke in perplexity.
“But… the other student is Ethel Lindbergh.
Cayena paused at that name.
"You mean Lady Catherine's son?"
“Yes.
O que significava que ele era seu meio-irmão mais novo.
Sure enough, Ethel Lindbergh came out from behind the building.
She had never seen Ethel Lindbergh before returning to this life.
They never had the chance to meet, and because Rezef hated him, she didn't even think about meeting him.
Therefore, it was the first time she met him in real life.
Ethel had beautiful, gray hair like her father's.
The blue eyes shining beneath the hair also looked likewith those of Emperor Esteban.
“He looks a lot like me.”
The boy looked so much like Cayena that they could be mistaken for siblings.
However, his wide-set eyes and haggard appearance showed that he had a tough temper.
Ethel also saw Cayena.
He paused as he wiped his mouth with a sleeve.
She saw his forehead wrinkle.
It was a hostile look.
In Cayena's eyes, he looked like a porcupine raising its spikes in self-defense.
“I believe I read that he suffered greatly after the emperor fell ill.”
In the novel, Ethel Lindbergh only became important after she grew older.
With the full support of the Kedrey Duchy, he expelled Rezef and became the next emperor.
Cayena didn't think she would witness her difficult childhood in person.
“I don’t think the group only attacked him once or twice.”
Cayena slightly removed the mesh that covered her face.
Ethel's face, full of hostility, became confused.
He was surprised not only by how beautiful she was, but also by her resemblance to him.
She greeted Ethel enthusiastically.
“Hello?
“…?
Ethel had an expression that asked, “Who is this crazy woman?”
It had been a long time since Cayena had dealt with someone with such transparent emotions.
Somehow, this made her feel joyful.
“Ethel Lindbergh, right?
“…I greet Her Highness the Princess.
His reluctant face showed that he was forcing himself to bow.
Cayena laughed inwardly as she helped him up.
Ethel coldly rejected his hand.
It wasn't because he was arrogant to have the emperor's favor, however.
He didn't yet know the ways of the world, so he was a child who was always on edge.
Furthermore, he was a head shorter than Cayena.
“It seems like you don't get along with your friends.
Ethel showed her teeth and replied: — They are not my friends.
“If they are the children of high-ranking officials, it would be better for them to get along with you.
“What does it matter to you?
The knight was startled by the cheeky tone.
Cayena, however, didn't seem to mind.
“I'm your older sister.
“… there is!
— Ethel never imagined that she would meet the princess, about whom she had heard so much, in that unexpected time and place.
The situation itself was absurd, but her attitude was so audacious that it left him speechless.
His sister?
Right.
It may only be half, but the same blood flowed in them.
If they just considered the facts, then yes, she was his sister.
But could their relationship be defined so simply?
Ethel learned that Prince Rezef and Archduke Heinrich were completely abandoning him and his mother because of an unforeseen situation.
At the time when the emperor was healthy enough to act, everyone looked at each other carefully and did not act against him.
That wasn't the case now.
As they did a moment ago, the sons of high-ranking officials often tried to pick a fight with him.
It was fortunate that Ethel had the makings of a promising swordsman.
Thanks to that, he was able to beat them all.
But when he fought, bad things happened to his family.
Ethel's mother didn't say much, but seeing that her dress hadn't changed in three years, he realized that the situation was terrible.
So he tried not to fight.
As a result, more children began to think of Ethel as a pushover and group spankings became more frequent.
Today was also one of those normal days.
Until he runs into Cayena, of course.
“You appear to be injured.
Cayena seemed distant, but strangely, she treated him normally.
She approached Ethel, right in front of her nose, without hesitation.
Ethel got scared and tried to back away, but Cayena was faster.
His slender hand, covered in a glove, grabbed his chin and brushed his bruised mouth.
“Ack!
— He screamed a little in pain, then closed his mouth.
Ethel's ears burned with embarrassment.
“Y-Your Highness!
— At that moment, the director, who had heard about Cayena's visit, ran towards her in a panic.
Seeing Ethel, who looked like a mess, beside her, he gulped.
“Oh my, Your Highness.
My apologies.
We showed you a poor example – we should have suppressed it…
The president knew that the relationship between the imperial children and Lindbergh's son was not good.
He almost grabbed Ethel with his hand.
“Don't worry, Your Highness.
I will ensure that this student who disturbed the atmosphere ispunished firmly.
Ethel swallowed her anger, grinding her molars.
His fist shook.
Then, a pleasant voice made his anger dissipate.
“And what are you going to do with the other students?