The Daughter of Evil - Volume 1 - Chapter 4.5

Chapter 4: Scene 5 
♦Daughter of Evil ·Allen ~ Lucifenia Kingdom’s “Underground Prison” ~ Continuation

“You and the princess are twins…”

After hearing me out, Germaine had a surprised expression. No wonder, even father didn’t tell her about this. I’ve only kept it in the dark until today so it must had a huge impact on her.

After a moment of silence, Germaine began to speak again.

“……Wait a minute. If you tell me these things, you can get out of jail”

Germaine said, as she went up the stairs.

“Get me out of jail? Why?”

“Because you are not the princess; you are just a servant. Everyone must be told of this…”

“You really are the same as before; you haven’t changed. As the leader of the revolutionary army, how can you be so emotional about it”

“…… You also haven’t changed. Still sarcastic and unlikeable”

Not… anymore(?). 不招人喜欢……么。

“You also told me that when I was still a kid”

“Well, at that time, you just arrived at our home. You treated everyone as enemies, you didn’t even look at me”

“………”

“At that time, I didn’t know why you were like that. But I now know why. When you were suffering and got into a political dispute… Allen, even just after a few days, your attitude slightly changed.

“No, nothing changed”

“Really? Don’t you remember? When we saved Chartette from those bandits”

“…… Like what’s going on now?”

“At that time, people thought that Chartette was already killed so they gave up on rescuing her. But I believed she was still alive so I tried to save her but as a result, I got caught. If you haven’t saved back then, I wouldn’t be here today”

Yes, such an event did happen but it’s all in the past.

“In short, you’re not a villain here. So there’s no reason to kill you. Wait, I’ll be right back…”

“So you’re saying that ‘you can get me out of this situation’? I think it’s impossible”

When I said that, Germaine suddenly stopped.

“The King of Marlon, Kyle has been here before… he told me that he decided to execute me in exchange for the princess”

Kyle Marlon…. He, too, recognised me immediately for who I really was. He /was/ Rillianne’s fiancé after all, so being discovered by him was not surprising. But as a king of a country, if he was to discover that the Princess is a false one, he would have to consider whether the fact would cause domestic chaos in the realm. 

The revolution was finally about to end, and if it was to repeat, the consequences would be disastrous. 

It’s understandable for Kyle to have a pessimistic view on politics. That’s what he’s like, rejecting Rillianne’s marriage proposal, resolutely joining the Revolutionary Army, making moves that would shock the people of Marlon.

“……I still don’t understand!”

“and… I told him… that the person he loved –Michaela- was killed by my hands”

Germaine gaped in surprise. She could not believe what I said so she asked me:

“You… really said that to him?”

“Yes, regardless of the events, after I said that, he immediately became angry and began to punch me in the face…… Even though Marlon law states that it is clearly prohibited to violate prisoners. Germaine, you should pay attention when you’re with him”

“Allen…!”

“Really now, getting carried away by his feelings even though he is a king. Marlon’s prospects really is worrying… Haha, this is what Lucifenia’s princess would say”

Germaine was lost in thought. After a moment of silence between us, only to find that the cells really are quiet, we heard faint  voices from outside.

“I feel that… this is very strange!”

Germaine ran to the lounge room and immediately ran back. She was fetching the prison keys.

“Allen…… we have to escape! Escape to a far away land!”

“You are the leader of the revolutionary army. If you do such a thing…”

“That doesn’t matter anymore. You and I have to escape. Ah, yes, after we have settled down, we will also call upon Chartette. She will understand us. We the three of us, just like before, can live happily together!…… Although father is gone”

Germaine rattled on, tears emerging from her eyes.

It’s impossible Germaine. It’s impossible.

Maybe in your heart, you prioritize me.

But in fact…

Everything has changed.

“…… Germaine, that armour you’re wearing, is it the same as fathers?”

I asked, pointing at her armour.

“……? Ah, yes. But because it was not my size, Chartette’s father, who is a blacksmith, slightly modified it to fit me”

“What…… Indeed Chartette’s father is a good black smith. He made good changes. Was the damage on the shoulder also repaired?”

“…… huh?”

Germaine didn’t seem to understand what I said.

“I said… even though father is one of the three heroes, we was assassinated. Who do you think is the murderer?”

I tried to control my feelings, Germaine said:

“It was the Daughter of Evil”

“Do you think Riliane is capable of killing Leonhart?”

“…….”

“Ah, now I understand Germaine. You set off the revolution for this sole reason. Hahaha, It’s so ironic. In the name of order and justice, you set up the banner for peace. I was right”

“…….No, I…….”

“This isn’t a revolution, it’s revenge! You used the people in order to get revenge!”

“……It’s not……”

“It’s not strange. HAHAHAHA, it’s really funny how many people got injured in the revolution and how many died. Although they see you as a hero, but in my opinion, you and Riliane are not different in your desire to control people. If Riliane is a Daughter of Evil, then you are too!”

“Don’t say it……”

“Don’t worry Germaine. I was the Daughter of Evil’s companion. So I will assist you in revenge. Although the princess has ran away, but it doesn’t matter because……”

“Please… don’t say it… ALLEN!”

“Because the murderer… is standing right in front of you”

Germaine’s cries echoed in the underground prison.

The singing voices outside could not be heard.