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Volume 1, Chapter 11: I’ve Become a Four-Year-Old
After my snack, feeling a bit drunk, I followed Eleanor-sama’s scent to join up with her.
“… Over there, they’ve been doing something scary”
*beso beso* While crying, I hugged Eleanor-sama, Eleanor-sama let me purr on her lap,
“You know, we left lots of markers when we came here. Soon my husband and Folt-sama will be here to save us, let’s wait together.”
She said to me.
I must seem super sly for a three-year-old. Actually I’m not acting… I was just crying from being drunk.
I’m a bit [Inebriated] from having too much to drink while I was in cat form, my bad…
And then, in less than half a day, Father came to help along with hundreds of knights.
Kyaa, so cool. Where is Eleanor-sama’s husband? Dunno. Is Father a soldier? At last, the handsome Father I wanted to see has secured me. My breathing was constricted from being Squeeeezed by his hug; I completely missed what he said.
Once I calmed down, I gave thanks in my heart to the huge amount of people for saving me, sorry for making you worried.
Incidentally, when I woke up the next day… I had a hangover. No more food in the near future.
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In the surroundings of the Royal Capital an incident occurred: a mass kidnapping of children, high treason, and, worst of all, another demon summoning incident, with every suspect killed by the summoned demon.
Out of the kidnapped children, the locals and travelers that had been taken recently were identified and investigated, so most of them have been safely returned.
The ringleader, Marquis Brunnow was confirmed dead, after which his family fell into ruin. Several other noble families also disappeared from the Holy Kingdom.
A witnessed collaborator in the demon summoning, The Duchess of Koeru, Albertine, had also been confirmed dead. While not the head of the family, high treason was not a light crime. Inside information about the Duke, a leading figure of the nation, was withheld, but the Koeru Dukedom is considered de facto crushed.
At the same time, the second prince who had left the royal family, releasing his right to the throne, did not return to the Koeru ducal house. Instead he formed a new house. One which held the same name as the royal family: [Verusenia].
Together with his new wife… along with the still young [Princess].
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Two months from that incident, I finally became four years old.
Four years in this body… after all this time, my current life is comfortable. My demonic thoughts are back to some extent, but strangely my human part, my [Human Heart] is stronger.
On my birthday, I got lots of presents from everyone. Rick had a luxurious birthday, but my party just had my whole family: that style made me happier.
Shelly also came from the Royal Capital. The flower and herb seed set she gave made me happy. She had a matching set, too.
Rick also stopped by, for some reason.
Staring at my face, stroking my hair “…crap…” I say on my way back… Something in that child feels similar to [That Man].
Furthermore, from him I got a necklace with a blue stone. And, most likely… Bonbons.
From Father, I got a single-horse carriage like a lily flower, and a very nice tea set.
But… it was sent.
Father didn’t come.
…*Gusun*.
After that, half a year has passed, it’s now spring.
I’ve been exchanging letters with Shelly, but suddenly a letter from Rick comes. This guy just does whatever… perhaps, does he thinks we are friends?
Anyways… in all that time, Father didn’t come home.
I wonder if his job is keeping him busy. Did he get sick of my relying on him so much…?
As I thought that, Mother invited me and everyone to go see Father at the Royal Capital. Yay!
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I’m at the royal castle.
“…………Eeh?”
Royal castle… The castle where His Majesty the King lives.
Yup, something’s off, I thought. Coming into the Royal Capital from our house, we rode in a large six-horse-drawn carriage, rather than the single horse drawn carriage we always use. Including our escorting knights, there were around 20 people.
The old butler was also there.
For some reason he seemed extremely happy. I had tried to find out his name, but all he ever wanted to be called was [Grandpa]. Grandpa’s name… eh, whatever. I’ll find out eventually.
The Knight-sans who saw me looked nervous. Yup, my appearance is scary.
I won’t eat you, don’t be scared, alright?
Thinking about that time… I wonder if those children are doing ok.
And then…
Finally, I’m able to meet Father.
He’s as handsome as ever. Making a patter patter while running, I went to him, “So High, Sca~ry”, I said as he swung me round and round, He then hugged me suuuuper tight.
Father must have been as lonely as me. Thank goodness.
Right after we met up, Father and Mother and I went out into town. I was looking forward to sightseeing in the Royal Capital with them… hmm? A clothing store?
We entered a huge, ultra-luxury clothing store. Waiting for us were about ten assistants, who took us away. They already had a dress perfectly tailored for me somehow; it looked like a dress a luxurious princess would wear. Moreover, a large amount of money was given as if it were nothing much…
Still stunned by the extravagance, when I came out of the store, there were a dozen female knights that weren’t there before…? They were assigned to defend the carriage until we arrived at the castle.
Why are they here?
The castle had an atmosphere like a cathedral; all of the windows were stained glass. The entrance hall alone had me open-mouthed, speechless.
Look at that height, a two-story house would easily fit below this ceiling, ‘how do they clean it’ was the only thought that entered my head.
While Father hugged me, he talked about how the stained glass on the right side tells the story of the Holy Kingdom’s founding, the left side is of the achievements of the royal family.
My apologies, Father. I’m not paying attention.
“We’re going to the garden, Yurushia, is there anywhere you want to see in the castle?”
“U-Uhm…”
Before that, tell me what’s in the castle, am I stupid for not knowing?
Turning his head to smile at me, Father said to pick something that caught my eye while he walked with mother.
Nothing has caught my eye… isn’t the problem.
But as a four-year-old, saying “I want to go to the torture room” with an innocent smile…can’t happen.
Anyways, the castle garden… is it generally open to tourists for no reason?
Being called to the castle, wearing this doll-like dress, are we meet with powerful people? I wonder…
Does he have an audience with the king?
The garden was inside of a large wall, on the other side of a big gate.
“This…”
“Did you notice?”
Yes, I noticed. This large garden was the one we were in for the tea party…Huh? Did you use a part of the castle for a tea party?
Maybe one of those brats was a big deal…?
I thought we were at Rick-chan’s house.
In a white roofed gazebo, at a large table, I noticed Eleanor-sama waving to us.
Among the others… Rick and an older boy, an old guy I don’t know, and a couple in their mid-fifties.
All of whom look at Father then at Mother… I quiiiietly peek.
Father kneels down in front of the old guy… how rare.
“Father… I have brought Riasteia and Yurushia.”
…Father? He’s, my Grandfather? ……………………Eeh?
“I see… this is the child.”
“…Grandpa?”
When I muttered that, Grandfather put on a big smile and lifted me up with strong arms.
“Yes, that is so. *We* are your grandfather. Hahaha”
Laughter spreads, the beautiful old lady, (my Grandmother?), also earnestly stroked my cheek and hair while smiling widely.
… These people are amazing, aren’t they. They aren’t scared of me.
“Now that everyone’s here, let’s go.”
Grandfather quickly walks the way we came while still hugging me. I understand… you’re the new hug person.
…Wait, where are we going?
Father and Eleanor-sama followed, after which a huge number of respectably dressed people and knights marched along the majestic corridor beside us.
The knights and butlers open a luxurious door…
“…Fua?”
In that huge hall, thousands of people… more castle servants, nobles, and knights, aligned side by side, greeted us.
“Thank you for waiting, *We* introduce this child to you. She is Folt’s child, the Duke of Verusenia’s daughter, and my grandchild. Her name is…”
Yurushia of Verusenia. For the first time, I know my full name.
While I internalize it, I’m stunned; all of the eyes of the place were looking at me.
“This child… is your [Princess]!”
………..Eeh?
At that moment a murmur rises, followed by a cheer, followed by a roar from the knights.
EEHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!??
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I am the granddaughter of His Majesty, holding the same family name as the royal family, a duke’s daughter: Yurushia of Verusenia.
They didn’t tell me the little details during the talk, since I’m a child.
My standing is that of a Duke’s third daughter from a second wife… it seems.
Mother was his secret lover, which was why he didn’t stay too much, but the first wife is now no longer a problem… wait a second.
Grandfather said [Princess], shouldn’t it be different because I’m a duke’s daughter? Is it… because there’s still only one boy in the royal family, they must have accepted it as natural.
Really, this world is haphazard… Even if calling it that is a little strong, I shouldn’t let myself be taken off-guard about the common sense of this world. Live Humbly.
Those knights, they seem to have been longing for the presence of a [Princess] to protect and be devoted to… a man’s romance, huh.
But… hmm?
Don’t I have two older sisters…?
“Eh, whatever…”
Are you joking? Since I am… well, I’m a demon.
We left that mansion which we lived in for so long, together with Mother and the maids, to the Tule territory’s main ducal residence.
The mansion was many times larger than the other one; my room was much bigger as well. I begin to think while staring at the calm late night streets from the window.
I’m a demon.
My [Human Heart] is still there, in my mind, making ripples of anxiety.
But someday, I might trouble Father and Mother.
Aside from those two, it really doesn’t matter… or so I thought, but over the course of living as a human, the number of people you care about grows little by little.
I will live as a [Human].
I will be a valuable [Human Being] and will have their love.
I will live as a [Demon]
The precious… and foolish humans, when they’re struggling in their sorrow, I’ll love them back.
[Demon Me] is hungry for love.
As a [Human]… I will save the people for their love. As a [Demon], I will devour their tasty souls.
From what I can tell through the window, even during this silent night, people are indeed still alive. I can hear it… their breathing.
Being afraid of things like the dark, those lovable feelings…
You all should instead… devote your [Love] to me.
“…I the [Demonic Princess] will lovingly take your souls…”
Translator Note:
This marks the end of Volume 1 and the start of a truly fascinating story. Next chapter, we’ll be going on a trip.
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Thank you so much for your hard work!!! I can’t wait for the next update!! Also lol really didn’t expect her father to be a prince…
…? But didn’t she say suffering is tastiest? So naturally, driving those she loves to suffering is there obvious conclusion, if I’m reading that right.
Ah, to clarify a bit, since a little is lost in translation: “strong emotion” is what she likes, whether it’s love, lust, hate, suffering, or some combination, the stronger it is, the tastier the soul, or *bits* of the soul that can be gotten from mere contact. She’s saying at the end there that she will be playing both sides, making people love her by extending their opportunities for suffering.
I know it might be late but “passion” might be a good fit then. The story has probably progressed passed the point of changing it though.
What a tiny fluffy adorable demonic princess
I am extremely thankfull you picked this series up, its so interesting with its monster main character, i fell in love with it at first sight, unfortunatly, none of the translators beforehand picked it up as a permanent series (for understandable reasons) but that made me starved for this golden demon of ours, and you my kind translator, helped me fulfill this desire of mines. Thank you.
Thanks for the chapter :O
Sooo I wonder how long she can keep being adorable for everyone else.
Hopefully her demon side only gets released on villains this way she becomes a holy demon *laughs at the paradoxical existence*
Til the very bloody end. A very very very bloody one at that too
if my experience from other fantasy novels can be trusted:
1) she’ll transition from cute child to a pretty girl to a beautiful lady as the story progresses
2)her demon pets will eventually be summoned as “angels” as she eventually becomes the saint
3) as a saint she’ll “destroy evil” and secretly go demon and consume souls that way
4) people will worship her for her “good” deeds giving her soul energy that way as well
5) she eventually gets enough souls so that when [DARK BEAST] inevitably gets summoned she’ll be able to mofufu~mofufu him instead of him mofufufu~ing her
Thanks for the new chapter!
What happened to the first wife? I’m kinda lost on that point and what about her 2 step-sisters?
This is a volume that bears re-reading. Give it a shot and I’m sure you’ll catch the references.
wait is she the duchess of albertine?
The First Wife?
That’s the Albertine lady she snapped the neck of and snacked on a couple chapters back IIRC
ah thx
She gently broke her neck
the little girl snapped her neck…
It seems like she has affirmed what sort of existence she would like to become.
Thanks for translating this series!
This going to be good!
Thankyou! Been waiting for this all week!
Somehow it reminds me of Lucifer. Yurusia-sama looks into the people’s eyes and say, “what is it that you desire?”
OK, so Daddy was a duke this whole time. His official wife was involved in the demon summoning, earning her a Darwin award. Well, that’s going to be the official version of events, anyway.
He’s where royalty’s version of justice gets weird. Daddy’s official ducal family was “crushed” (!) because of his wife’s involvement, and because treason is not a light crime, after all. Was it part of the crushing when Daddy left the family? Normally if a family were crushed you’d think the husband would suffer a big chunk of the consequences, but I guess if you’re a beloved prince the world will sometimes be unfair in your favor.
Anyhow, he makes a new start. He’s able to set up a new family with the woman (and daughter) he’s loved all along and should live happily ever after.
Maybe.
Hoping for more! Thank you!
Ah, allow me to clarify the politics involved, since figuring it out even while translating took me three or so read-throughs.
Second prince is daddy, he married into a ducal family to not contest the throne. Said ducal family was crushed due to albertine.
Daddy formed a new ducal house in the name of the royal family, taking on his illicit lover (mommy) as his new wife.
For that matter, Elea is Yuru’s aunt, and Rick is her cousin.
So is Yuru officially the princess or the daughter of a duke now?
It’s sort of ambiguous as of this chapter, since clarification comes later on.
Did she unknowingly get engaged to Rick? Thus making her a future princess, and queen, once married?
both. as a daughter of a duke, her title would actuality be princess… just, you know, a dukal princess.
But in ch2 they say he is viscount that have no desire to succeed
Something I’m a little confused about, we’ve already been made aware its her misunderstanding that people are afraid of her. Now we also know she can sense the emotions of others, so than how can this misunderstanding come in the first place? Shouldn’t be able to sense what they really feel?
Oh and thanks for the translations!
She senses that they are nervous, not afraid. She just thinks that nervousness is because of fear or something.
Thank you so much! love this story so far!
Thank you very much
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i feel the goosebump. thanks for the chapter 🙂
Thanks for picking this up!!!
I luuurve this! Thanks for the chapter ^^
Thank you for the chapter~
That is neat. The author did a great job of creating a fluffy and adorable story, then twisted that into a darker tale. The bright light of the start of the story just makes the shadows stand out even more.
Bravo.
*jaws drop*
didn’t expect that yuru’s father is the second prince..
i expect him to be some kind of duke’s child that powerful or old..
[that man] from rick, is yuru refer to feeling zumana’s ooze???
as always thank you for the amazing chapter :3
can’t wait for the next fumufumu feeling!
:p
When she says that Rick feels like “that man” is that supposed to be a subtle reference that Rick was possessed by Dark Beast during the summoning incident this time? Or is she just saying that he’s turning into that type of person?
I kinda thought she was referring to Marquis Brunnow. but maybe, I was just wrong
I get what happened to the first wife, but what about the two older daughters?
he hasnt translated that part yet
*mofumofu*
I love this one with unholy love, thank you VERY VERY VERY much for all your hard work!!!!
Thanks for the chapter!!! Although, I have to admit that I too am wondering about what happened to her “older sisters.” Technically, if Yurushia is considered the third daughter of the new dukedom, those other girls should still be fine as long as their father supports them or allows them to stay at his new home. However, considering how they never loved, always sided with the mothers, and is supposed to be her spitting image, something tells me that those foolish girls may have too much pride to bow their heads to the man they always looked down upon in the past. After all, they have lost all power now and must submit to his words without any support.
What makes things more interesting for the girls is how they would view how quickly their “father” remarried after loosing their precious mother. Not only that, they may become shock to find out he had a doughter with the woman already as well and could very well come to the conclusion that he only saw them as obstacles while always being with his second family this whole time, but animosity will naturally arise from such a situation. From the way things were worded, one could probably say that he didn’t even bother to mourn the death of the girls’ mother and had allowed their ducal house to fall without much worry. In fact, both girls probably lost mostly all proposals of marriage and social status from these events, instead needing the man (who they probably loathe to an extreme now) if they wish to regain any power. Although, there is still be the reputation of being the daughter of a traitor to forever hunt them.
Regardless of all that, I still have the urge to find out what those two “older sisters” decided to do now that all their power is gone. lol. I even have the feeling that all the negative feelings from others who were too afraid of them before probably was freely stated for those selfish and arrogant girls. Plus, it would be so interesting to see how they react to their new “mother” and know how they felt about their “younger sister” being announced as princess for her one year early social debut by their supposed grandfather. If they loathe or look down on commoners, this will all be the greatest shame given in their whole life. lol
Well, my biggest regret is not seeing their reaction upon finding out that they may not even be royal blood in the first place. If they looked down on commoners, it would have been one of the greatest blows to find out they have commoner’s blood as well. Moreover, another stigma of adulterer would be added to their beloved mother’s name. Quite simply, they would be no better than Yuru when it comes to heritage or birth rights.
wow….you really put alot of thought into them, either way with all the negative emotion they will have they will just be a great “dinner” to Yurushia
We don’t even know if there is any existing evidence beyond Albertine’s affair with Zumana. Regardless of whether it happens to be true or not, if someone besides Albertine and Zumana were aware of the affair and it came to light, it wouldn’t need to be true as Folt is such a high ranking noble he can say it is true and it wouldn’t be contested. It is possible that this is one of the things he was doing (besides establishing a new noble house, how his legal wife was involved,etc) in the interim of the demon summoning incident and when he reunites with Yuru 6 months after her birthday.
Also, I don’t think Zumana was quite “commoner” but likely more of a fallen noble or merchant. Just my theory, he did come from a household with some sort of status, so probably either a minor noble house, a merchant family, or merchants who married into a minor noble family. Personally, I’m leaning more towards it was a merchant family, as it would be difficult having a noble household, even a minor one fall into such ruin that they even lose their family name and what minor status they had from being a noble. Regardless, his household fell into ruin so for all intents and purposes he was a commoner. Plus, they said he was of commoner origins, so I think destitute merchants.
On another note, I think the old butler really is Yurushia’s grandfather. Specifically, her maternal grandfather, or great grandfather. The family tree is as follows: Folt (Yuru’s dad) is the second prince, his older bro first prince (Rick’s dad), and Folt’s older sister is in their somewhere but her position is kinda vague since she hasn’t appeared and likely married some prestigious noble family of another country, and Folt’s dad is the king and Yuru’s paternal grandfather while his wife is the queen and grandmother.
So Riastea’s (Yuru’s mom) family circumstances are a little unclear but will do best to summarize: her mother was a wet nurse (no doubt about this since it has been explicitly stated in chapter 5) and her father was a viscount (stated in chapter 3 by archbishop Molt who knew Ria since she was a child and also considers her his daughter) and we can assume she was an illegitimate child due to the fact her mother and father have such a wide social status (a noble and commoner, moreover, a commoner without great wealth like a great merchant family). So the viscount probably had an affair (most likely), or (very unlikely) even officially took said wet nurse as a concubine or something depending on the countries’ stance on polygamy. My own conclusion I’ve drawn is that the viscount probably gave the wet nurse any necessary funds for raising his child while he kept his distance as he didn’t want the affair broadcast as it could (if it hadn’t already) bring shame and instability to his marriage with his lawful wife. So Ria grew up in the castle where her mother probably continued to work as a wet nurse and/or maid and for whatever reason (likely Ria’s mom was a wet nurse for royalty), she was closely acquainted with the royal family’s children and was even considered like a foster sister. She grew up with Folt and they loved each other. Now how does this correspond to the old butler? Well, the wet nurse may have married someone else, this butler, who could act as a step father for Ria as the viscount (who is Yuru’s biological grandfather) doing so would be unlikely unless he truly loved the wet nurse. But personally, I’m leaning more towards the theory that the butler who wishes Yuru to call him grandpa is actually her great grandfather (the wet nurses father) who worked as a decently ranked butler in the royal castle, his daughter was chosen as a wet nurse (probably for Folt after Ria was born so Folt and Ria are close and age) for a child of the royal family after all. So as he got on in years, he would be replaced by a younger butler (maybe a son if he has one and is competent enough), and he would retire or serve some other family who isn’t royalty. “Grandpa” is at least 60+ as Yuru’s parents are probably in their late 20s. That is old enough to be her great grandfather but not old enough that he would be useless as a butler, especially a head butler who keeps the servants in order and on track of what must be done. So where better than to spent his days in semi-retirement than at the side of his granddaughter (Ria) and great-granddaughter (Yuru). As for why to call him Grandpa and not great-grandfather? First off, that is kinda specific and if it’s true, not good reminding people that Ria (an official wife of a newly established Duke house) comes from a lower status than others. Secondly, old people don’t like to often be reminded that they are too old, so being called “grandpa” will still be technically correct so he gets the warm fuzzy feeling of having a cute grandchild call you that, will make him feel a little younger, and will not draw attention to the actual truth as people will think “just an old trusted butler the young lad has a close relationship with.” Could be wrong, but I have a feeling I’m right and we’ll probably find out in the future.
Very nicely thought, Conor. However, I remind you that this story is originally in Japanese, where it is common to call old people ‘oji-sama’ (grandpa) even if they are not related to you in any way, but instead just because of their age.
It is entirely possible that the butler is Yuru’s actual grandfather, but it is more likely that him being called a grandpa is just a quirk of the Japanese language.
The term the butler was asking for was a little more casual than oji-sama, just “Jii” I tend to translate Ojisama just as old man most of the time, just so that the little variations are clearer.
i love this story and you too;P
hope..new chap release soon,,,,
feels i’m longing for crusader kings ii blended with stronghold legends, lol..
this (vampire/demon) loli sure interest me!
hope she stays loli forever.
I hate the misunderstanding so damn much!! If she just knew she was an actuall human, then she would realise how twisted her POV is. Like how could you jump to so dumb conclusions!!
But shes not a human, at least not completly. My guess is that the realm she comes from will evauntually become a celestial realm, withe the twist being demons and angels are the same thing.
Did Rick get possessed for some reason? Coz, she said he felt similar to [That Man] … o.o
Maybe she meant “worship” emotion?
200 years later, Holy Saint Empress Yurushia ruled over the world, any foolish enemy of Yurushia Holy Church would fate their divine punishment, died in despair and their soul got tortured forever (inside her stomach)
I swear where is the love story???
Thanks for the chapter and volume
The fate of human realm is in the paws of catgirl.
Don’t get me wrong, I still love her, but rationally speaking she is existential threat to human society.