The Legendary Witch Is Reborn as an Oppressed Princess: Volume 4 [Parts 1 to 3] by Touko Amekawa

Author:Touko Amekawa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, fantasy, reincarnation, drama, strong heroine, female protagonist, historical fantasy, master and servant, aristocracy, heart
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

For several days now, the royal palace had been a flurry of secretive activity, but at last, things were returning to normal. The king, who had mysteriously vanished, had returned safe and sound. The soldiers, having scoured every street of the city in search of him, no doubt breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing the news.

And yet, a few among the king’s retainers were thrown into disarray by his return, because he had brought back with him a traveling dancer. To their astonishment, the king, enamored by the young woman, announced his intent to welcome her into the royal harem. This proclamation startled the court, though it wasn’t something beyond his right as king. In fact, within his court, some felt a sense of relief at him having returned with a woman. The king, who had shown little interest in the women of his harem until now, seemed at last to be earnestly considering the question of an heir.

And yet, thought Claudia, seated inside a stone-built bathhouse, her toes idly stirring the water as she read the glowing letters of Ashbal’s latest report: “It seems that the sudden arrival of a favored concubine has incited considerable hostility among the other women, many of whom covet the position of queen.”

“How troublesome,” Claudia said aloud, though she herself was none other than the favored concubine in question. Reclining lazily within the sun-dappled garden of the harem, she savored the sweetness of a chilled orange.

“Mmm. Delicious.”

Her fork speared another wedge of the fruit. The orange’s thick rind had been artfully cut into floral patterns, its segments delicately arranged for ease of eating. As she brought the fork to her mouth, Claudia once again dipped her toes into the water.

It has been three days since I was brought here. How swiftly the time has passed.

The harem was vast. To wander its entirety would take more than two hours on foot. At its heart lay a large fountain from which clear water flowed through to every corner of the harem. Marble tiles, each carved with depictions of birds or flowers, formed stepping stones across the sand. Alongside the waterways stood over a hundred opulent buildings, all painted in hues of gold and turquoise-green. It was truly a sight to behold.

Among these structures, two immense palaces towered above the rest. The eastern palace was said to house the highest-ranking lady of the harem. High turquoise-green walls encircled the harem entirely, and powerful enchantments had been weaved into them.

The head maid told me the barriers are meant to keep out the desert sand and intruders, but I imagine they’re more likely intended to keep the women from escaping.

Claudia chuckled softly, setting down her fork in the glass dish before her.

However...the academy at the bottom of the sea was far harder to escape.

In truth, Claudia had anticipated this. Her mind wandered to the conversation she’d had with Noah before arriving in the harem.

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