Chapter 2.2
“She’s showing gradual improvement.”
“That’s such a relief. His Majesty is very happy about Princess Elena’s birth, but Her Majesty’s condition suddenly deteriorated.”
“The Queen strained herself carrying Princess Elena. But everything will be fine now. The Kingdom of Harus has endured well under the protection of the Celestial God until now.”
“That’s right! I’ll go bring some food for the Princess~”
“Yes, do that.”
As the always energetic Lulu left the room, Natalie looked at the soundly sleeping princess and carefully stroked her head.
“Princess, a divine revelation came down recently. It said that in the future, you will be revered as a beautiful goddess. After hearing this prophecy, His Majesty declared that he would never marry you off but would bring in a son-in-law instead. Ah, this Natalie is looking forward to the future.”
The sound of the nanny’s laughter and the chirping of birds outside sounded like a lullaby to the deeply sleeping princess.
***
Two months after being born as a rabbit princess, Elena was still a tiny rabbit.
Nevertheless, she had grown plumper and could now leave her cradle to hop around the room on her own.
Click.
“Eli~”
‘Mom!’
The Queen, whose health had deteriorated dramatically after giving birth to her youngest daughter, causing everyone to worry, had regained her health.
Elena hopped energetically into her mother’s outstretched arms and nuzzled her face against her chest.
“My beloved Eli. Shall we go to the garden today?”
‘Yes!’
As she vigorously nodded her head, the Queen kissed her adorable daughter’s forehead and went outside the palace.
“Good morning, Your Majesty.”
“Hoho, yes, thank you all for your hard work.”
“Princess Elena has come out too!”
“Oh my! How can she be so cute!”
“That silver fur looks like a treasure every time I see it!”
Elena had now become less burdened by these excessive reactions.
‘At first, I thought it was fake.’
She had assumed it was flattery to please the King and Queen, but through their consistent words and actions, Elena could personally feel that she was loved not only by her family but by everyone living in the Kingdom of Harus.
The gifts that came to Princess Elena every day were organic fruits grown personally or handmade clothes and cloaks. Of course, expensive items came too.
‘The youngest princess loved by everyone. It’s embarrassing, but I really like it. But when will my therianthrope transformation happen? They say once it happens, I can also take human form like Mom, Dad, and my brothers. Surely I won’t remain a rabbit for my entire life? Celestial God! Please! Give me an answer! Please!’
As Elena was offering an earnest prayer to the heavens with her short paws pressed together in her mother’s arms, she felt a warm hand on her head.
‘Mom?’
“Don’t worry. My lovely child. You will soon take human form like your brothers.”
‘Mom sometimes seems to read my thoughts. Indeed, only a mother understands her daughter’s heart. My brothers and Dad are so annoying that it’s hard to handle them.’
“Now, Elena. His Majesty has bestowed this garden to you.”
‘Wow. So many flowers and trees! There’s even a fountain! The flower scent is so nice. And the grass smells too.’
“Elena. When our Elena grows a little more, let’s enjoy tea time together here.”
All Elena could do in response to her mother, who was speaking while looking into her eyes after placing her on the table, was to spread her short arms and nod her head vigorously. Seeing this reaction, her mother found her extremely adorable and hugged her daughter somewhat forcefully.
‘Oh, Mom! I can’t breathe!’
Since she couldn’t speak, all Elena could do was struggle desperately.
“Oh, I’m sorry, Eli. Mom was thoughtless. Are you okay? Baby! Eli!”
‘Mom, I’m fine. But I don’t know why my body is suddenly getting hot. My head is so dizzy.’
“E-Eli! Eli! Baby! Try to stay conscious!”
Queen Liri, who had rushed back to the palace carrying her limp daughter, urgently called for Dr. Wilson.
“W-what’s happening to our Eli!”
Elena, cradled in the arms of the King and Queen who had hurriedly come running from their duties, was still making wheezing sounds due to the intense heat. The Queen looked at Wilson, begging him to save her daughter.
“There is nothing wrong with the Princess’s body.”
“What nonsense! Then why is our Elena like this!”
“It seems to be starting…”
Before Wilson could finish his sentence, a soft light began to emanate from Elena’s small body, suddenly enveloping the entire room.
“Ugh! What is this!”
“Eli! Baby!”
The intense light pulsed several times before gradually subsiding. When those who couldn’t even open their eyes due to the blinding light finally looked again, there was a baby with silver hair and fair skin curled up on the bed.
“Oh! Finally! Our Elena has become a therianthrope!”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty, Your Highness.”
“Ah, baby. Eli.”
“Unng…”
Elena smacked her lips slightly, furrowed her brow, and opened her eyes. Her deep red eyes, identical to her father’s, shone even more beautifully.
“Haha! Let’s hold a banquet right away! Liri!”
“Hoho, Your Majesty. Are you that pleased?”
“Of course! Elena! Our beloved treasure. I sincerely congratulate you on becoming a therianthrope.”
“Your Majesty. Please hold her carefully. You’ll startle Eli.”
“Oh, I’m sorry, Elena. Are you alright? Your father was too excited.”
Elena smiled brightly at her apologetic father.
“Pa!”
“Ah, hahaha! Did you hear that! Liri! Our Elena called me Dad!”
“Hoho, Eli, I’m your mother. Mother.”
“Ma!”
“My~ She’s so smart.”
Looking at her parents, who were even showing tears while gazing at her, Elena made a promise.
To be a filial daughter.
And cradled in her father’s arms, she was shown to the citizens waiting outside the palace.
“That’s Princess Elena!”
“Look at that silver hair! It seems to shine even more beautifully than the Queen’s!”
“And that fair skin!”
“Long live Princess Elena!”
“Long live the Princess!”
Elena smiled brightly and waved her tiny hand at those cheering for her.
“How can she be so adorable!”
“Dear! Let’s make sure our youngest is a daughter!”
“Oh my! You’re something else!”
From the day Princess Elena first revealed herself, the birth rate in the Kingdom of Harus skyrocketed.
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