On the morning of the etiquette examination, I knocked out Princess Sophia with a drugged handkerchief, causing her to "oversleep" and miss the exam. And so, the ruthless competition concluded with my victory.
Princess Sophia is clever, but she was sent to the Neseriel Sanctuary for orderly knight training. Ave, however, was different; she went to a small town on the Empire's border. During these two years as the town's sheriff, she often dealt with local gangs and became very familiar with their methods.
Speaking of cunning tricks, how could Sophia possibly beat her?
"Princess Sophia was grounded by her aunt for a month."
The golden-haired figure above comfortingly patted Ave's head. She probably would never forget the look Sophia gave her—a glare that was unprecedented for the Empire Princess, who had learned noble etiquette from a young age.
"Let's not talk about these things."
