Elder Sister! Um...
Where did Prince Leon just kiss you?!
Stale! You dummy! Don't remind her!
Princess Pride looks like she's about to faint, and that's more important!
Don't be ridiculous!
That kiss could have done some serious mental damage
depending on where it landed!
He kissed her cheek!
Don't make me spell it out for you, jerkface!
Arthur!
Watch your tone when you're addressing Prince Stale!
Huh?!
We could have easily solved this without ending the engagement
if she weren't heir to her own throne...
I am sorry.
I love this country and these people.
The love I have for them is absolutely irreplaceable.
Besides, I can see Pride any time I want now...
as sworn allies.
I feel nothing but honor.
I've become sworn allies with someone so noble, virtuous, and pure.
But...
I didn't know that a first love would make my chest feel this tight,
or make me feel so warm.
When was it that I actually fell in love with Pride?
Not even I know.
However, beyond how I feel for my country and its people,
I find myself full of love that I need to shower upon someone,
and I would like it to be Pride.
I will continue to love her.
At least until the day comes when I know I must move on.
I look forward to paying another visit.
To the Kingdom of Freesia...
and Pride.
Today only happens once
Don't go wasting it
Definition of what is right
Depends on how convenient it is to someone
The voice resonating inside your head
Don't be deceived by it
You'd open the lid and it'll be empty
Follow your heart and live
At a speed that not even loneliness can overtake
Until you reach the ideal of someone
Bearing everything on your shoulders
Doubting things that won't change
If it's not paying off, then continue
Until it becomes worthwhile
If there's still something left to do
Take back the future
Until you reach the answer that no one knows
Pulling it closer again and again
The Cruel Queen Takes Notice,
and is Noticed
I can't believe things turned out this way...
Yeah.
But...
Hey...
Part of me is extremely relieved that Elder Sister's engagement is over.
Just how callous am I?
You're losing it too?
How pathetic.
What kind of guy do you want her next fiancé to be?
Someone with no dark side,
who loves her from the bottom of their heart
and has a sense of patriotism on par with Prince Leon...
Someone smarter than me and Gilbert, and even stronger than you are...
then, maybe, I'd consider the possibility.
Talk about demanding perfection.
But I'm with you!
Do you feel a little better?
Thanks.
I'm sorry I caused all that trouble earlier.
Not a problem at all! After all...
What Leon did was very sudden.
You are my first love.
I wonder what he meant by that.
I never caught any eyes in my previous life,
and I've had zero experience with romance,
so I still don't understand what "love" is.
However...
It's possible they just never brought it up in the games,
and Leon really did have a thing for the Heretical Pride.
If so, then I owe him...
some kind of reciprocation.
I believe he was reciprocating.
A kiss on the cheek symbolizes "deep affection" and "goodwill."
It also says a lot that he described you as his "first love" rather than "beloved."
If I were Crown Prince Leon,
those words and a kiss on the cheek would mean something like this:
"You gave me back my soul, my dignity, and my love."
"For that, you have won my heart."
"I shall express that special love to you along with my gratitude."
"Although we will not be married,
for just this one moment, my heart belongs entirely to you."
I finally understand.
He loved me.
The world of the game and its details have nothing to do with it.
I made him feel that way.
Even from our perspective,
it was clear you showered him with a great amount of kindness, affection,
and compassion.
Therefore...
I'm certain Prince Leon was reciprocating all of that
in the best way he could at this moment in time.
Thank you so much.
Elder Sister.
Are you sure you're okay now?
Yes, I'm fine.
It's all thanks to Squad Leader Callum.
I'm nothing but happy right now.
What is it?
Man, you guys are annoyingly pathetic.
Mind your own business!
All this fuss over where she got kissed.
And whether or not she fell for the fancy-pants prince.
Why don't you all just grow a spine?
Excuse me?!
So, give it to us straight, Mistress.
Did he plant one on your lips?
And did that make you fall for him?
Or does it get even dirtier?
He only kissed me on the cheek!
And there's nothing special going on between us!
He's an important ally and friend, that's all!
Don't read any more into it than that!
Well, there you have it!
What a load off your minds, eh, fellas?
Good grief, it was just a kiss.
Besides, he's her fiancé,
so whatever happens between them shouldn't really matter.
It DOES matter!
For starters, the engagement was called off!
He's her ex-fiancé! EX!
Her engagement with Price Leon is over!
Elder Sister isn't tied down to anyone now!
That true, Mistress?
It hasn't been made public yet, so don't say a word to anyone.
Val?
What's that?! Are we under attack?!
No, not at all!
This is probably from Val's special ability!
This is amazing!
Hey, can you make it go even faster?
Squad Leader Alan!
Please don't encourage him!
Val!
Slow this thing down a bit!
I see.
It turned out just how you envisioned it would.
Yes.
However, we did establish a treaty that includes regular visits between nations,
which will help to maintain and solidify
our good relationship with the Anemone Kingdom.
I cannot believe that those second- and third-born princes
would do something so foolish.
I apologize, Pride.
Mother?
Once again, I've made a mistake.
Why won't things go well?
No matter how much love and care I put into leading our country and its people,
why is it that I can't even make my own daughter happy?!
I don't understand.
I truly wish to be a proper, loving mother...
You know, I'm just realizing I've never expected her to be a real parent,
despite the fact I call her "mother." Why is that?
Have I ever wanted her to do something motherly for me,
even from before I regained the memories of my past life?
I've always regarded her as the queen.
A perfect, wonderful queen with no flaws to speak of.
Despite the fact she's really only human...
Mother, Father.
Please excuse my rudeness.
For how long has she been suffering over my wellbeing?
I'm disgusted with myself for not noticing this before.
Mother...
I know you love me.
And I love you as well.
Mother, Father...
You have both given me so much happiness.
My life as the first-born princess started moving at the age of eight.
I learned how loving Father could be, met Stale and then Tiara...
This is our expectation for you.
That moment you showed confidence in me...
taught me all about what is needed to be queen.
You did what a mother should do.
I love you.
And I feel loved by you.
I will happily tell that to the world over and over.
I had... a premonition!
This was over ten years ago, now.
I saw you wielding your power to hurt the weak for fun.
No one could stop you.
It was awful!
I'm sorry, Pride!
I was so afraid.
I thought you were going to become a monster.
That's why up until you turned eight and I could no longer see that future...
I struggled to treat you right.
Even though you grew up to be such a wonderful princess...
I always had my doubts about your future.
Well, that's okay, because...
you love me for how I am now.
Thank you.
There is no need to rush things, Mother.
My engagement, my ascent to the throne, even our relationship...
Because we still have plenty of time ahead of us.
Pride...
may I ask you something?
What is it?
The premonition Mother had...
It affected how she treated you.
So did the same thing happen with you being so hard on those princes?
I'm asking...
because it felt like you held an unusually strong hatred for those two at the time.
Um, well...
I'm not as in tune with the subtleties of emotions as Tiara and Arthur are.
But I've figured out how to read you in my own way.
And I want to foster my understanding of you even more.
So, please.
Could you at least share a little of what you really feel?
I promise I'm not going to judge, no matter what you share.
I just...
couldn't forgive them.
Pride?
I couldn't forgive them!
I know the future!
That wasn't the whole story!
The innocent people at the pub and Leon suffer because of those two!
And yet they face no consequences for something so awful!
I just couldn't let them get away with it!
I know it hasn't actually happened yet!
But still!
I couldn't stop myself...
from hating them!
I couldn't let it go.
Even if there's no guarantee that it happens...
A future of pain.
A future where the kingdom is destroyed.
A future where people who I hold dear to my heart suffer!
When I looked at those two...
I couldn't help but see myself!
Stale?
It's okay, Pride.
You absolutely will not turn out to be like those two.
I will prove it to you, even if I must risk my life to do so.
You are more beautiful, noble, and compassionate than anyone.
And above all, you're kindhearted.
I'm with you.
We're all with you.
Even if the worst comes to pass, we will be there to stop you.
Please don't beat yourself up over it.
Please stop suffering in silence.
You inspire faith in everyone.
Please try to be confident and see yourself more from our eyes.
I'm here.
I will always be on your side.
I'm so sorry! I just...
I'm glad that I talked to you about it.
I'll rely on you for help more often.
But it's funny hearing you say the same thing that Arthur said.
Wait, Arthur? He told you the same thing?
Yes.
He said that I'd have nothing to worry about with you around,
because of how strong and smart you are.
Wow, really?
Thank you so much, truly.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Mother.
Regarding my shadowing Uncle Vest in preparation for becoming
the next seneschal...
I would like to start today, if possible.
Stale.
I understand how you feel.
However, it's too early for that now, given that Pride is no longer engaged.
I beg your pardon, Mother,
but I actually believe that now is the best time.
Oh really?
In due time, I'm sure another candidate for prince consort
who suits Princess Pride will be found.
Regardless of whether its sooner or later,
whenever Elder Sister's next fiancé is chosen,
I will step up to support them both with all I have!
And if you will allow, I'd like to go beyond just regent duties,
I wish to master the duties of the prince consort enough to act
as surrogate or support.
It is my personal wish to acquire the necessary skills to make that happen.
Do you understand how much work will be forced upon you?
Yes, I'm aware.
But if I may,
our country has a very distinguished prime minster.
Prime Minister Gilbert will undoubtedly serve
as an excellent advisor to the next regent.
I'm simply going to help facilitate that.
I am honored that you would say that, Prince Stale.
I'm also well aware of your sharp intelligence.
How about this?
In regards to Stale shadowing Regent Vest and learning the duties of prince consort,
if you agree to grant your permission,
then I will find a suitable time to at least teach him what I can.
There should be no problems with him working with me,
as opposed to learning under the prince consort.
Very well.
That is a possibility I'm willing to consider.
I look forward to seeing you two take the helm someday.
Hard to believe you would put in a few words to help Stale out.
It was an easy decision.
There is enough value in labor and time to justify it, after all.
I appreciate that.
Right.
Assuming that Stale becomes a regent
who is capable of handling the duties of prince consort...
It means that Princess Pride's fiancé can, putting it bluntly, be literally anyone.
A member of royalty, a commoner, or even a foreigner.
Like...
the future regent who will establish this system.
Or the imperial knight who serves as Princess Pride's staunch defender.
Or even...
Well, a criminal might be pushing it too far,
even if he is a carrier to the royal family.
Unless they choose to give everything up and elope, that is.
What are you saying?
Oh, just thinking out loud.
Wishful thinking like a dream
If I could foresee the future
Can I really live day in day out scoring 120 out of 100?
Like what I couldn't say at that moment
The apology for my regret
Had I been able to say it, would I have stayed by your side?
Even if I could be reborn
Would I still choose this world again?
Why, you ask?
Don't ask such an awkward question, will you?
My heart is racing with pride
Good grief, what a hopeless one
I get why you're at a loss for words
Keeping it all to yourself is a no-no
Looking tough, but anyone surprisingly can
The night is getting sentimental
It seems to be the norm here
Wishful thinking like a dream
If I could foresee the future
Can I really live day in day out scoring 120 out of 100?
Like what I couldn't say at that moment
The apology for my regret
Had I been able to say it, would I have stayed by your side?
Wishful thinking like a dream
If I could foresee the future
Can I really live day in day out scoring 120 out of 100?
Like what I couldn't say at that moment
The apology for my regret
Had I been able to say it, would I have stayed by your side?
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior.
Episode 6:
The Audacious Queen and Alcohol
"The Audacious Queen and Alcohol".