“…Lerunda really is great.”
I have delivered a letter to Alice, from her sister Lerunda.
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King Hicked and Queen Ninaev have been told about this too, but my sister built a country with her friends.
People gathered, the country was named…
Lerunda is living in a world I can’t even imagine.
Also, Lerunda is now king, along with the beast boy she introduced to me when I visited.
I can tell from the letter that this is what she wants.
We’re the same age, but what she’s trying to accomplish is so massive.
I was happy to talk to her during the spirit festival. She’s an incredible girl. She’s surrounded by friends, can use magic… And keeps tackling new things.
She was abandoned by our parents, while I… Was pampered as the miko. She had it really hard at the time. But she got over it… And got here.
My sister is great. It makes me feel like bragging.
But I can’t talk about Lerunda too much. They’re building a country, but they haven’t told many people about it.
Also, if people know that I’m the sister of the miko, it might cause problems for her.
…I should talk to her about that before doing anything.
But still, king… It’s really strange that my sister is a king, but I’m proud.
I’m worried, because I’m sure she’ll have plenty of troubles ahead. Queen Ninaev and King Hicked told me that being in that position comes with danger.
The danger comes in proportion with the power.
Lerunda isn’t just the miko, she’s royalty now.
I can imagine a florid future for her… But I’m sure that won’t be all. I’ve heard from her what she’s experienced, but I’m sure that’s not all, and she had a lot more trouble than I imagine.
And yet, she decided to take that position.
I think that’s incredible.
What can I do for my only sister? I want to be able to help her if she ever has trouble as king. It might be presumptuous to think that of a king, the miko, but she’s my only sister.
…When I was taken and left Lerunda, and then that turned into a lot of trouble, I realized for the first time that Lerunda is my twin sister.
She forgave me, and now we treat each other like sisters. So now I want to be able to help my twin sister.
When I tell this to Queen Ninaev, she tells me that would be a hard path.
Yes, I understand it won’t be easy.
“Yes, but I want to be able to help my sister. I want to be able to help you, and Lerunda. I know it’s selfish, but…”
What if I had to pick one?
Queen Ninaev saved me. It’s thanks to her that I’m here now.
Lerunda is my only sister. And I’m happy that we get to be real sisters.
I want to be able to help both.
“It will be hard, but I don’t think having it as a goal is a problem. I think it’s wonderful that you get along with your sister. I think that personally, and as a part of this country. I can at least give you a push to help you make your dream come true. But of course, I will be against anything that is bad for the Kingdom of Migha.”
“I wouldn’t do that!!”
“Yes, of course. I know you would not willingly do that. But it might happen as a consequence of you working towards your goal. If something happens, make sure to talk to me right away.”
She says, and it makes me feel like she’s soft with me.
She could just stop me if that’s a possibility, or say that it would be too difficult for me, but she doesn’t.
I really love her for that.
“Thank you. I will do my best!”
I say, and she smiles.
—The sister reads a letter
(The sister reads a letter from the miko, and declares what she wants to do.)
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