Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Sieg - Prince of Methystia - Main Story
Chapter 1 - The Awakened Prince
Kingdom of Jewels, Methystia, December...
From a ring, a bright light was released... Within the overflowing light, the person that has awakened from a slumber opened his eyes.
??: What was I doing just now...
MC: Have you come to your senses? I'm MC. And you are?
Sieg: My name is Sieg...
While he still hasn't regained his senses, Sieg-san looked around in daze. Although, when his gaze stopped at me...
Sieg: You are...!
Sieg-san gasped loudly.
MC: ?
When he jumped up from seeing me, his shoulders began to shake.
Sieg: I finally, you... are the person that I've been searching for.
MC: Eh...!?
As I was surprised, Sieg-san held my hand and politely kneeled.
Sieg: You're my fated woman...!
(F-Fated...!?)
While he was looking straight at me, Sieg-san softly smiled.
(Could it be that he still hasn't come to his senses?)
His bright, purple-colored eyes stared at me as I was bewildered.
(He might have mistaken me for someone else...)
MC: Um, I think you got the wrong person.
Although, Sieg-san held my hand tightly and slowly shook my head.
Sieg: No, I'm not wrong about you. Please, let me pledge my loyalty to you. Diamond Maiden.
(Diamond Maiden?)
Those sudden words made me blink in a daze. Sieg-san looked at me with his clear eyes...
Chapter 2 - Fated Confession
The bright sunlight added flair to the sparkling flowers. After awakening Sieg-san, he led me by hand until we arrived at the castle. Everyone at the castle were all overjoyed and surprised by Sieg-san's return.
(Sieg-san...)
-Flashback-
Sieg: You're my fated woman...!
---
Sieg: Please, let me pledge my loyalty to you. Diamond Maiden.
-Flashback-
(What did he mean by loyalty? Also, what's the Diamond Maiden?)
As the inside of my head became filled with those thoughts, I only looked up at the sky.
Sieg: Is something the matter?
MC: N-No.
Sieg: Your complexion doesn't look so good... I'll go get some herbal tea prepared.
MC: Ah... Thank you.
Sieg-san politely bowed. His gorgeous flowing hair slipped off his cheek.
(Each of his movements are so beautiful.)
As I was gazing admiringly at him without thinking, Sieg-san elegantly smiled.
Sieg: Now then, follow me.
Like the wind, he led me to a room and had me sit down in a chair. With some brewed tea in hand, I looked at the beautiful courtyard. Then...
Sieg: About the other day, have you thought of an answer?
As Sieg-san was in front of me, I looked up at this soft expression.
-Flashback-
Sieg: Please, let me pledge my loyalty to you. Diamond Maiden.
-Flashback-
(An answer to that?)
When I remembered that sudden proposal, my cheeks became warm.
///Choices///
- Look down without asking (☽)
(I can't think of a good response.)
Sieg: ...
When I looked down as a response, Sieg-san made a troubled smile.
- Question what he meant (☼)
MC: Um, just what did you mean by loyalty...?
Sieg: ...I want you to allow me to always be by your side and to protect you.
Sieg-san looked at me with those soft calm eyes as he responded to my question.
///Choices///
MC: I'm sorry. But, I don't really understand because it was so sudden.
Sieg: No... Same here, I ended up troubling you with such a sudden proposal.
As Sieg-san looked straight at me, his beautiful eyes took my breath away.
MC: But, why me?
Sieg: Why... You say? Again with such strange talk. Those beautiful eyes, that kind expression... I don't know any other person with so much charm. The moment I woke up and saw you, I became captivated by you.
I never thought that a day of being told by those kind of words would come. Although, it didn't seem like he was lying...
MC: Sieg-san...
I noticed that my cheeks have turned red from those sincere words.
Sieg: Believe me, this is fate...
Sieg-san's words that were like a beautiful melody made my heart skip a beat...
Chapter 3 - The Diamond Maiden
As night was approaching, the stars that were up high in the sky were beginning to shine.
(An invitation... I can't refuse it.)
When Sieg-san invited me by all means, I arrived at the opera hall in this kingdom's city.
Sieg: You're so radiantly beautiful.
I was wearing the dress that Sieg-san gave me a present.
MC: For me to wear something so beautiful...
The beautiful dress that was studded with gems and is bright like stardust made me speechless.
Sieg: Your light before me outshines this dress' radiance.
MC: ...T-That's...
(Oh, Sieg-san...)
Sieg-san's exaggeration made my cheeks warm again.
Sieg: You're really beautiful.
MC: Thank you very much...
Sieg: It looks like the story of the maiden is about to begin.
(Come to think of it, I heard that the protagonist of the opera we're seeing is a woman.)
MC: ...What kind of story is it?
Sieg: The story is called, "The Maiden and the Knight". It's a beloved tale in this kingdom since long ago. It's a tragic love story about a knight that pledges his loyalty to a maiden, the Diamond Maiden.
MC: A tragic love story...
Sieg: Yes, the knight's feelings towards the maiden and his loyalty changed fate...! If I talk too much like this, I'll end up giving away the story. My apologies...
Seeing Sieg-san panic was somehow that it made me smile.
MC: Fufu, I can't wait for it to start.
Sieg: Yes, me too.
When the hall lights went off, the curtains went up. Along with a beautiful singing voice, a woman in a pure white dress appeared.
......
(What a wonderful story...)
After the opera ended, Sieg-san wiped the tears off my wet cheek with his finger.
MC: Thank you.
When I said that, he smiled gently. Feeling a little embarrassed, I averted my gaze from Sieg-san and looked up at the painting that was on display in the hall.
(That's the same attire that the maiden was wearing earlier...)
MC: Could this woman in the painting be the Diamond Maiden?
Sieg: Yes.
(What a beautiful woman.)
Sieg: The Diamond Maiden that the knight pledged his loyalty to and lost his life for... My dream is to be like that knight and give my all for the woman that I pledge my loyalty to.
Sieg-san's long fingers reached out towards the maiden in the painting as if he was in love with her. With his hand that couldn't reach the painting, he placed it on his chest and turned towards me.
Sieg: And now, I've met you. The woman I've pledged my loyalty to with all my heart.
///Choices///
- As a knight? (☼)
MC: As a... knight?
Sieg: Yes... Since that moment, I wanted to be your knight with this body.
- Back away in fear (☽)
(I'm Sieg-san's...?)
Sieg: Please don't back away. I won't rush your feelings.
///Choices///
(As a knight...)
-Flashback-
Sieg: Those beautiful eyes, that kind expression... I don't know any other person with so much charm. The moment I woke up and saw you, I became captivated by you.
---
Sieg: Believe me, this is fate...
-Flashback-
(Those words... He was doing that as a knight.)
Sieg: Princess, is something wrong?
MC: No...
(I wonder if he's expecting something from me.)
With feelings lurking within my heart, I didn't know how to convey them well and at that moment...
MC: ...!
When I suddenly felt pain in my feet, my body lost it's balance.
Sieg: Princess!
Sieg-san pulled me towards him with his long arms and held me up firmly.
Sieg: Are you hurt?
///Choices///
- I'm okay (☼)
MC: I'm okay.
Although...
MC: Ah...
Due to not being used to wearing heels, I ended up getting a blister.
Sieg: Princess! ...Pardon me.
Sieg-san lightly picked me up. Being held in his arms made my heart race loudly.
- I'm sorry for being a bother (☽)
MC: Thank you. Sorry for being a bother...
Sieg: A bother... Being useful couldn't make me any happier.
When I held the hand that he offered, he lightly helped me up. Sieg-san's warm hand made my heart race loudly.
///Choices///
Sieg: As a knight, I want to always help you. Now then, let's return.
MC: Okay...
My eyes stopped at the painting of the maiden that was on display in the hall.
(As a knight...)
For some reason, the woman in the painting looked sad to me...
Chapter 4 - Love Rival
After going to the opera... With the entire sky filled with stars, we returned to the castle by horse carriage...
As I was heading to my room together with Sieg-san, the hem of the sparkling bright dress swayed.
Man 1: Sieg-sama! It's been a while!
Man 2: When we heard that Sieg-sama has woken up, we came to see you!
In the castle hallway, a group of men that were having a pleasant conversation called out to Sieg-san.
(Are they Sieg-san's friends?)
Sieg: They're my noble friends... Honestly, on a night like this.
When Sieg-san said that, he happily smiled.
MC: I'll wait here, so please, go on ahead.
Sieg: But, you'll be left alone...
MC: I'll be fine. The stars are really beautiful after all.
After I said that with a smile...
Sieg: I'll be back soon.
Once Sieg-san bowed to me, he joined the group. As I was watching him, I leaned against the wall.
(Sieg-san is smiling happily.)
His smile gave me a warm feeling and at that moment...
??: How awful of Sieg-dono... Leaving a woman by herself.
While I was watching Sieg-san, I flinched from that sudden voice.
(T-That surprised me.)
An unknown man stood next to me and slowly held my shoulder.
MC: U-Um...
Neville: I'm Neville. Let's just say... I'm an acquaintance of Sieg-dono's.
MC: I-I see.
The man that introduced himself as Neville licked his lips as he looked at me.
Neville: I see... Compared to the Diamond Maiden, you're beautiful.
(I wonder if all of Sieg-san's acquaintances talk to women like this...)
I remembered Sieg-san's frequent compliments.
(But, somehow, he's different and scarier than Sieg-san.)
///Choices///
- Call for Sieg (☼)
MC: S-Sieg-san!
While enduring Neville-san's gaze, I called out Sieg-san's name.
Sieg: !? Princess!!
Then, Sieg-san immediately ran over.
- Endure it (☽)
(I want to call out for Sieg-san, but... I don't want to disturb him while he's enjoying himself.)
My body shivered from feeling his breathing and at that moment...
Sieg: Princess!
When Sieg-san noticed what's happening here, he ran over.
///Choices///
Sieg: What business do you have with her, Sir Neville?
As Sieg-san said that sharply, he slapped Neville-san's hand away from my shoulder. Then, Neville-san grinned mockingly.
Neville: What, you say... I was just whispering words of love to her. She looked sad standing here alone.
Sieg-san frowned towards those words.
Sieg: She's someone important to me.
Neville: Still, it's not like she's your fiancée, right?
Sieg: ...She's...
Sieg-san stopped speaking and held my hand.
Neville: I know. She's the Traumerei Princess, right?
Sieg: ...That's right. Now stop being so rude to her.
Neville: If she's not your fiancée... Then, you don't mind if I propose to her?
(Propose!?)
When I looked up at Neville-san in surprise, he slowly reached for my hand.
Neville: Such a beautiful woman. I...
Sieg: Don't touch her!
MC: ...!
The sharp tone of the usually gentle Sieg-san made the area deadly silent.
(Sieg-san...)
Within the silence that made it feel like that time has stopped, Neville-san was the only one grinning.
Neville: ...I see.
Neville-san lightly patted Sieg-san's shoulder.
Neville: Perfect timing. The day after tomorrow, there's a sword tournament happening at the castle. We'll participate in that tournament and duel for the princess... Or perhaps I should say it like this. Either you or me. The winner will propose to the princess.
Sieg: At such a sacred tournament... Are you intending to involve your self-interests in it?
Neville: If you don't want to, then fine. In the meantime...
To get away from Neville-san's mocking gaze, I ran towards Sieg-san. After Sieg-san extended his arm to shield me from Neville-san...
Sieg: Fine. I'll accept.
He said that clearly.
MC: Sieg-san...!
Sieg: In return, stop looking at her so inappropriately.
Neville-san made an unpleasant smile.
Neville: ...Looks like it's going to be a good match.
After evading Sieg-san's piercing gaze smoothly, Neville-san left.
Sieg: ...I'll take you to your room.
MC: Okay...
The uncomfortable sensation of Neville-san's hand was still remaining.
(...)
As my body was trembling, Sieg-san softly placed his hand on my back. When I felt Sieg-san's warm hand over the dress, it surprisingly calmed me down...
Chapter 5 - The Outcome of the Match
Starlight was shining in from the window.
When we returned to the room, Sieg-san bowed apologetically.
Sieg: My apologies for getting you involved. In the end, our night of the opera has become ruined...
MC: No. I was happy.
Sieg: Eh...?
MC: When Neville-san touched me... I was really scared. But, you saved me. Thank you so much.
I said those words wholeheartedly.
(I feel really comfortable with Sieg-san around.)
Sieg: MC... -sama...
As I looked at him with a smile, Sieg-san's face turned red. When he took a deep breath to calm himself down, he quietly closed his eyes.
Sieg: In that case, in the match on the day after tomorrow, I won't lose.
MC: That's... What kind of match is it?
Sieg: It's a sword tournament, where the sons of nobles participate in. Even though Sir Neville always comes to fight for victory...
Sieg-san's eyes narrowed sharply as if he was remembering what happened earlier. Then, when his expression softened up, he turned towards me.
Sieg: I'll fight fair and square and gain victory. For the sake of protecting you...
///Choices///
- Please don't overdo it (☽)
MC: Please don't overdo it... If you end up getting hurt.
Sieg: There's no need to worry. For the sake of protecting you, I will show you my usual strength many times.
- Please win (☼)
MC: Please win... I'll be rooting for you.
Sieg: As you command, Princess. With your support, I won't lose.
///Choices///
(Sieg-san...)
I saw a strong flame dwelling within Sieg-san's purple-colored eyes.
......
On the day of the tournament, I was sitting in the noble seats while feeling anxious.
(I hope Sieg-san will be okay.)
Right in the next round, Sieg-san and Neville-san were standing at the finals.
(Using his body to protect the woman that he pledged his loyalty to...)
-Flashback-
Sieg: The Diamond Maiden that the knight pledged his loyalty to and lost his life for... My dream is to be like that knight and give my all for the woman that I pledge my loyalty to.
-Flashback-
When Sieg-san's words flickered in my mind, I pushed my uneasiness aside.
(It's just a match... There's no need to do something like that.)
Just as I told myself that...
Neville: Princess.
Neville-san kneeled in front of me and held my hand.
Neville: Grant me victory...
MC: ...!
As I was perplexed and unable to move, Neville-san got closer to my hand.
Sieg: Please don't touch her right before the match.
Sieg-san grabbed Neville-san's shoulder and pulled him away from me. Neville-san gave an annoyed look to him.
Neville: If you make way and admit defeat, you can end the embarrassment...
Sieg: I will win.
Neville: Very well then. I'll be your opponent.
The two of them left the noble seats and headed to the sword field. Neville-san aimed his sword towards Sieg-san.
Sieg: ...
As a response, Sieg-san readied his sword.
(Sieg-san...!)
The grounds became silent. Along with the sound of breathing, their swords moved in lightspeed and clashed. When Neville-san's sword grazed Sieg-san's cheek, he cornered him.
(Sieg-san! Don't lose...!)
-Flashback-
Sieg: I won't let you lay a hand on her! She's someone important to me.
---
Sieg: In that case, in the match on the day after tomorrow, I won't lose.
-Flashback-
MC: You can do it, Sieg-san!
Just as I shouted that, I held my hands tightly together as if I was praying and at that moment... When Sieg-san thrusted his sword, Neville-san's sword left his hand and lightly fell behind him.
MC: Sieg-san won...!!
Among the excited cheers, Sieg-san smiled as me as his sweat shined.
(Thank goodness...!)
Then, he slowly walked towards me.
Sieg: It's thanks to you that I was able to bring out my strength in the end. You really are my maiden. I...
As Sieg-san was breathing heatedly, he spoke his next words...
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