THE THING. There is a trace of THE THING surrounding this princess. Unlike Kara and Mara, who are badly affected by it, this princess looks perfectly fine. Not only that, it looks like it tried its best to curse this princess, but it couldn't. There's nothing special protecting her, so why didn't the curse work? I am confused. I should probably scan her with my magic.
"Hmm, Diana, I guess. What are you doing?" [Tiara]
"Looking for a clue" [Diana]
"You're too close though" [Tiara]
"Really? But everyone is okay with it?" [Diana]
Her eyes are like those of a blue sky, her silky long black hair, it even smells nice. There's a rough red ring on her right hand, and it looks expensive. Her dress is nice too. However, when I scan her with my magic, I can't find anything. She's normal. Not poisoned. No sign of infection. No sign that her life is in danger, but THE THING is still around her, and yet it wouldn't touch her. I am confused. I am seriously confused.
If that's the case, I should probably purify THE THING before it get too late. Yes, that seems to be the best case scenario. I'm sure no one wanted this lovely lady here to get affected by a curse
"Diana, what did you mean when you said the princesses were cursed?" [Neloufa]
"Oh, it actually meant... NOTHING! NOTHING AT ALL! It's definitely not a state secret you should know. How about you just eat the banana cake and call it a day!" [Diana]
"Huh?" [Adnan, Marianne, Tio]
"Sigh..." [Nar, Sas]
"D I A N A" [Kara, Mara]
Kara and Mara, I have never seen them so angry. They're scary. They're way too scary. What am I supposed to do. What am I supposed to do? The only thing I can think of is
"Nar, Sas. It's been nice knowing you both. I'm leaving now to save myself from the wrath of Princess Kara and Mara. I will never forget the day we spent together. Please say goodbye to Aunt Amleth and Master Merlin as well" [Diana].
"Stop being so dramatic" [Mara]
"Honestly" [Kara]
While I am scolded by several people, especially Kara and Mara, Jean explains to others who don't know. Randy just has a face that says yes, as expected, while others feel the burden of knowing a state secret just because of my mouth.
Just as the nagging stops, the princess has a revelation and says out loud, "Could it be?" and now all eyes are on her.
"Is it because I was supposed to be sacrificed?" [Tiara]
"Huh, but we both got it without any kind of shady ritual" [Mara].
"True, alas, no wonder we actually felt something familiar in you, to think it is because of the curse" [Kara]
"Both of you..." [Tiara]
The three princesses now have a moment alone. I feel like I should just purify the curse right now, but I am just a mature girl, so I will let them have a heart-to-heart talk before I continue.
"Forgive me, but if the curse is there, I think we should let Queen Amleth know as well" [Nar].
"We understand that you're in hiding right now, and that this may expose you to unnecessary danger, but if this can help shed some light on their grand plan, then we should strike while the iron is hot" [Sas].
"Nar! Sas! How could you! I can just cleanse it now!" [Diana]
"Ultimately, it's her decision, but this suggestion is something that will benefit all of us" [Nar].
"Of course, the moment she gets the curse, you should cleanse her right away" [Sas].
What grand plan? Is it related to the meeting at the Adventure Guild? If so, it must mean that those in Aru Village are involved, and it might mean that
"I can meet Sister Dana?" [Diana]
"Far-fetched, but maybe" [Nar]
"But it's still wrong... I wanted to meet my sister, but not at the expense of others" [Diana].
"My little sister is really nice" [Nar].
What should I do?
"I..." [Tiara]