It has been a week since I came to this world. I started to train myself physically by running in circles around the fountain but my stamina is too weak and I get tired after a few rounds. For now I won't take action until I am stronger.
Our father doesn't care about us and our treatment. I learned that my brother Leonardo is afraid of adults since almost all the servants bully us. One rather nasty caretaker named Yura, who was assigned to my brother, was exceptionally cruel and dared to hit and make him do the chores.
I luckily have a better maid who feels pity for us but can't voice out as she doesn't have the authority. Her name is Lyla. She is kind hearted but smart. I think she is loyal to me but I can't decide just yet.
These past few days I have started to go to the library often and learn about this society and gather information about the history and current events. Although I was a soldier. I was sharp and had a good memory. I learned from Lyla about the workers, their families, and other useful things like rumors. She was surprised about my sudden interest in these things and was willing to tell me everything hoping I take action. And at the right time I will.
I learnt about magic through the books I had. I even asked Lyla to get me some more books from the capital since I can't leave. She was rather hesitant which made sense as the body's original host hated magic that killed her mother according to the little she heard. It seems that no one is willing to tell us about our mother so me and Leo never really knew anything for sure. We imagine her as beautiful and powerful but foolish to fall in love with our terrible father.
I learnt that to perform magic you must have a strong Mana capacity which me and Leo have since were royals. I also learned you must also have a fit body, strong stamina and a resolute mind. That is why I have secretly been working even harder to turn my body into the weapon I once was. Adding on I have to learn etiquettes, embroidery, ballroom dancing and more EVEN THOUGH I AM 5 YEARS OLD! I am not even a princess on paper, yet I have to undergo such barbaric training. When I first came here I didn't know anything about this but it didn't stand out as the original host was not good either. In fact they thought of it as an improvement.
I decided to fix things and gain power in my favor. Believe me I don't want the crown and have genuinely started to think of Leo as my brother. But if I have learnt anything these past few days, it is that a prince may survive even if he kills someone but a princess can be killed just to be better at something than the prince. And I intend to keep my head on my shoulders not nailed to the wall as decoration.
But now.....
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THESE VEGETABLES! I NEED MEAT!! I peeked over at Leo, happily munching on this grass like a bunny. He is as thin as a stick. He needs muscle and strength to survive in life. After eating both his and my share of salad, I tell Leo to go to our room.
Seeing him leave my sweet face turned into a scowl. I announced in a displeased and commanding voice, that sent shivers down the servants spines, "Bring The Head Butler To The Courtroom!" Everyone glanced at each other thinking about what to do when I shouted in an infuriated voice "NOW!" This made the servants afraid and stagger, while bowing to me. Lyla, who was on my side the whole time, glazed over me uneasily. But the show was just starting and I am making the opening move…. I smirked.