There are no Bad Transcendents in the World

“Mother, what should we do? His Majesty the Emperor has taken all the maids from the queen’s palace.”

Crown Princess Garnet couldn’t hide her anxiety and asked the queen.

If it was discovered that she had fed Frey, who was about to get married, tea that caused infertility, she would undoubtedly face harsh criticism from the imperial faction.

However, the queen remained calm.

“Garnet, those who served during tea time that day all have precious families, so you don’t have to worry.”

“…”

Garnet, understanding what the queen meant, nodded with a stiff face.

The queen and the Duke of Gelon knew all the personal information of the maids entrusted with private affairs.

No matter what happened, they must ensure that the truth remains hidden.

“And always remember that there are plenty of maids willing to take the blame for Gelon.”

“…”

“Well, even if she drank poison, Frey has divine power…”

My son’s lack of divine power was replaced by his concubine’s daughter.

Whenever she recalled that fact, the queen’s face hardened slightly.

Garnet lowered her eyes and pondered.

My mother and I have confidence that came from strength.

She also boasted of coming from a prestigious family and being quite intelligent.

However, it was not comparable to the Queen from the Duke of Gelon, who would soon devour the imperial family.

‘If I hadn’t fulfilled my role, I would have been kicked out in a subtle way.’

This fact could be inferred from the pressure the queen and the prince exerted on the blind-sided concubine mother and daughter.

Fortunately, however, Garnet provided the Empress and Crown Prince a secret weapon as a gift.

“Oh my…?”

Just in time, a small girl surrounded by dozens of escorts approached from the other end of the hallway.

It was Lydia, daughter of Garnet and Tahar.

Even though the maids, nannies, and escorts were quite busy, no one considered the number of escorts assigned to a three-year-old child excessive.

‘To compensate for Tahar’s lack of divine power, Lydia needs to make her presence known from now on.’

‘A transcendental being with magic power comparable to divine power…

‘This was better than the concubine’s daughter.’

The attendants guarding the corridors of the empress’s palace each thought to themselves without revealing their expressions.

The child, who looked just like Tahar, with gray hair and blue eyes, was lovely as a fairy.

To think that this fragile little creature contained a thousand times more magical power than most wizards possessed.

‘There is no human weapon of the Gelon family.’

‘That’s why Lydia and Garnet are treated well.’

The corner of the empress’s eyes softened as she gazed at the child.

“My lovely granddaughter, Lydia.”

The empress approached Lydia with her mouth raised.

The child instinctively hugged her teddy bear and flinched.

“Oh my…”

Her eyes seemed to plead for someone to save her from the poisonous snake right in front of her nose.

Garnet swallowed her dry saliva and approached her terrified daughter.

“Mother, Lydia doesn’t seem to be feeling well. Didn’t you have a hard time gathering magical power for her to use at Frey’s wedding?”

“Ah, yes.”

The empress smiled benevolently and lightly stroked the child’s bangs.

“Rest, sweetheart. You have something to do at the wedding later.”

* * *

The presence that was felt by the pillars quickly disappeared.

Daniel Prause seemed out of place.

Was it too embarrassing for him, hearing me speak as if I was in unrequited love?

“Then I’ll go and prepare for the ceremony.”

“Yes, Frey. See you later.”

My father released his grip on my shoulders and spoke calmly. Even after a long time, I couldn’t forget the warmth that’s permeating me now.

‘Let’s also find a way to prevent my father from dying.’

As I lifted the corner of my mouth and smiled, my father, who was looking at me gently, held out an envelope decorated with a gorgeous gold frame.

“And this is the scroll you requested in the note. I hope it will aid your marriage.”

“Thank you, Father.”

I cherished the scroll containing divine power.

Having bid farewell to my father in advance, it was now my turn to head to the wedding hall without any regrets.

Fortunately, Daniel had not run away during the night and seemed to be playing the role of the prospective groom.

I started dressing up with the help of the maids I brought in with the power of money.

Each time they added something to me, they exclaimed and their eyes twinkled.

“Oh, Princess Frey! How can diamonds suit you so well?”

“A bride like this would be able to charm any groom.”

The premise that the Grand Duke disliked Princess Frey in their words was bittersweet, but—

‘It doesn’t feel bad to be showered with compliments.’

Looking at myself in the mirror, it didn’t seem like empty flattery.

The celebrities from my previous life paled in comparison to the current me reflected in the mirror, so beautiful that it left me speechless.

Red eyes as sweet as ripened fruit, and a slim face and plump lips that were both attractive and elegant.

When I moved, the veil flowed like the wind and brushed against my skin.

No matter how you looked at it, it was a gorgeous dress that made you gasp. For a wedding that would only last 2 years, 7 months, and a few days. Wearing this and getting married to prevent the destruction of this world was like picking mulberries with the money my father spent to make a dress.

“Let’s head out now.”

“Yes, Princess.”

“It’s fine if only Emma accompanies me, and the rest can return. It makes preparations easier.”

The maids blinked as if it was surprising that they were sent off neatly without finding any faults.

“Thank you for everything.”

I bid them farewell and left the room.

“Princess.”

Lina, who was selected as a handmaid, brought several maids to assist me in moving.

‘The Grand Duke told me not to lower my guard, so I have to be careful.’

I greeted people, worried that I might trip over something or that a weapon might fly from somewhere.

“Princess Frey… Seeing you now, it reminds me of Lady Roselia…”

“Congratulations on your marriage.”

The greetings were half sincere, half formal.

Among the drunken young men, some though, ‘Why isn’t it me?’ Others bit their handkerchiefs, feeling that it was unfair.

I also liked the fact that Evelyn Vliette didn’t even show a glimpse of herself.

And then, someone caught my attention.

‘Lydia Obelir.’

A cute little girl stared at the people dressed up, her eyes sparkling.

To the world, she would be remembered as a chosen child born into the imperial family, but to me, she had a completely different significance.

‘A child who will become the heroine of this world and transcend magic.’

Grand Duke Prause’s two children and Lydia.

Those three were the ‘chosen children’, the protagonists of this world.

It was important for me to look good to Lydia in order to survive.

However, it was virtually impossible for a cute child who was only three and a half years old and myself to meet alone and build a good relationship.

If I did that, they would treat me like a child kidnapper.

‘To think the empress and the crown prince were treating such a small child so cruelly.’

If I become stronger someday, I want to make this child happy too.

Regardless of the interests of adults.

“Princess?”

“Oh, sorry.”

I held my father’s hand as Lina guided me.

Originally, it was customary for an emperor to look down on the ceremony from a high seat, but my father wanted to hold my hand and walk along the flower road that extended far ahead.

As if he had foreseen that our separation would be long.

And at the end, Grand Duke Prause was waiting in a silver uniform that matched the color of his hair.

‘Wow, there’s really not a single flaw on his face.’

With such a pristine and beautiful face, one would never guess that he had a promiscuous reputation.

His inability to lie also suited this innocent and well-mannered virgin.

While I appreciated his beauty from the special seat and let my thoughts wander, my father spoke in a low voice.

“Grand Duke Daniel Prause, take good care of my daughter.”

“You may give me Princess Frey’s hand, Your Majesty.”

“Grand Duke, what is your answer?”

“… “

Daniel nodded reluctantly before he could take my hand.

As befitting an imperial ceremony, the garden was luxurious, and the high priest, a loyal servant of the emperor and a sacred being who served God, officiated the ceremony.

“Grand Duke Prause, are we getting married?”

I squeezed his hand tightly while jokingly speaking so that the high priest couldn’t hear me.

He hesitated a little before replying.

“Yes… we are.”

It seemed that his voice trembled slightly as he answered plainly.

‘Are you nervous because it’s your first, forced marriage?’

I shrugged my eyebrows and spoke calmly.

“Now that we are a couple, let’s talk comfortably. What do you think?”

“If the princess initiates the conversation.”

“That’s a decent attitude for a promiscuous man with two children out of wedlock, Daniel.”

“…”

Daniel couldn’t bring himself to tell me that he had lied to avoid marrying me, so he averted his gaze.

I wish he can maintain this conscientiousness and obedience for the rest of our marriage.

While thinking that, the high priest declared in a solemn voice.

“Then, in the name of God, I pronounce you sacredly married…”

It was then.

“Kyaaak!”

“What’s this!”

Screams erupted from several places simultaneously.

Their eyes all shifted downwards as if something had appeared under their feet.

As I looked down, I saw a group of gray mice with red eyes.

‘A swarm of rats in the middle of the palace?’

I quickly surveyed the surroundings.

There were no scrolls or anything similar attached to the mice.

Ordinary wizards cannot directly enchant living creatures, so this must be an accident caused naturally by rats.

It was obvious what people would say if a swarm of dying rats appeared on the day of a wedding, which should be sacred and reverent.

“My God!”

Maybe God was against this marriage?

–Or so I may have thought.

If I hadn’t been able to recall the memories of my previous life.

‘Daniel, a transcendental person, could cast magic on living things, but seeing that he was taken aback by the appearance of a swarm of rats, he wasn’t the culprit. Then there is only one person left in the world who can do this with magic.’

I reflexively looked in the direction where the queen, the crown prince, and Lydia were.

As expected, one corner of the empress’s mouth was raised crookedly. But it wasn’t like I didn’t prepare for this situation.

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