Ever since I've reincarnated into this web novel world, these couple of years has been wonderfully peaceful. 

I've just turn 15 this year while Prince Leon together with Sir Gregory are now 17 years old. 

During these couple of years, other than spending time nurturing my two sons before they meet their female lead. 

Even though both of the boys have been relentlessly fighting each other at the beginning, I could see that they've become very good friends. Prince Leon has been smiling a lot more these days, thanks to Sir Gregory. They hung out a lot and spend time with other young knights their age. Looking back I'm glad that Prince Leon wasn't that lonely anymore. Now he has lots of friends that he could trust and have fun with. So even if the day comes and we separated our path, at least I know that he will be happy. 

It's nice that the two boys of mine having soooo much fun, I on the other hand, have been attending queen-to-be classes everyday which is such a drag. 

I spend most of my days indoors at my study room. As a noble lady, it is not that appropriate to go out often and even if I do, I must always bring an escort with me which is soo uncomfortable. 

The classes that i attended are mostly emphasize on lessons that prepares a lady to be as marriageable as possible because the ultimate goal is to get married off and find a good man when coming of age at 17. The lessons i had were basic reading,and writing as well feminine activities such as needlework and dancing. As a potential queen to be, I've also been taught of basic history, politics, and management. 

The novel settings during this time in history, women were not highly regarded to contribute in society. We are not encourage to know too much either because knowing too much was considered unfeminine and that is no good especially when you are a noble lady that has only one goal in life and that is to be married to a wealthy respectable family. 

However I am really grateful that I was reincarnated as the daughter of a loving father and mother. The duke and duchess love their daughter very much and was really open minded about letting me have my own choices in life. If the previous lady augustine could've realize how much her parents really love her and appreciate them, I'm sure she wouldn't have blinded herself to act rashly and harm the princess. Not only that would end her life, it would also bring harm to her family as well. 

Now that I'm their daughter, I would not do such a reckless act because I love my family very much right now. 

Because I had a higher education and also the working experience of a business women in my past life, the lessons that was taught to me in this world was quite a bore.  When mother and father learn that I had the talent to excel in my studies, they invited some of the best tutors to teach me instead which actually made it a lot worst for me because I actually just want to take my time and relax and also ultimately make plans for my days to come after I survive my dooms day. 

How very much I wanted to tell my father and mother to stop adding queen-to-be lessons in my schedule because I know ultimately I won't be the one who will be the future queen. This is because I'm not the female lead of this novel. I am but just a side character - the villainess and ever since I decided to throw away my role as the villainess, I most likely have reduce to a mob character of the story. Like the unknown villager A behind the scenes of a play. 

sigh... I at least wish they could cut down the embroidery and dancing classes. Even during my past life, I wasn't the most feminine type of person in my class. Usually I just beg some of my close friends to help me with my home economics project because I didn't have time to do such tedious work as I was running around with my part time job. I wasn't born in a wealthy family but I do have parents that love me very much. I wanted to work and earn as much money as I could so that one day I could take care of them in return. 

And I realize that I actually really love working and making a living on my own because it makes me feel independent and free. 

So I'm not entirely fond of the idea of depending a man for my livelihood. I can take care of myself just fine. 

~ Cling ! Clang !~ the sounds of metal iron clashing into each other. 

Must be my boys training again. I usually could see them training from my study room. It makes me happy to see that my boys are growing up so well. However there was one big problem, they are growing up to be more and more beautiful everyday. 

Both of them, now grown a whole lot taller and muscular. Hard to believe that these two gorgeous man were those two adorable children that I feel I've just met yesterday. It's hard for me to see them like babies anymore. 

Today the training ground is looking exceptionally bright again, because even when they sweat it looks like diamonds sparkling under the sun. Even though I too have tried my best to improve my defense against their pheromone attack, sometimes it can be very very hard to do so. I have to admit that I'm a female at heart after all, I couldn't help it that I admire gorgeous man. As long as I don't fall in love, I'm safe. 

I have to be careful especially towards Prince Leon. 

Although I know that we were together since young and he was very used to have skin ship with me, he is now considered a grown man. Lately he has been getting a little bit conceited, touching me carelessly like I'm one of his female fans out there that adores him. One of these days I should really teach him from refraining himself to touch me so casually. 

I don't want my boy to be seen as a flirtatious prince, I have to make sure he properly learn his manners well before meeting the princess. 

It seems currently they are having a sword fighting match. Ever since that day Prince Leon lost that match with Prince Edgard, he has been training vigorously with father and he haven't lost a match ever since then. 

~clang!~ 

In an instant, the sword flew above the air and Prince Leon won the match against Sir Gregory

"Ok now its my turn" 

The master swordsman slowly pull out his sword getting ready to face Prince Leon. 

It is true that ever since that day the crown prince lost the sword match with prince Edgard, after that he has never lost any sword match except when he is fighting against father of course. 

At least father can still keep Prince Leon in his place if not he will definitely not be able to stop thinking so highly of himself. 

But I guess looking at the prince now, a lot have change. This boy that I used to know, who used to think that he is a worthless and useless tool, now grown to become a confident young man. 

Although I don't know what made him so gung-ho to improve his swordsman ship, he has been relentlessly challenging father for a sword fight for the past 9 years and no matter how hard he tried, he hasn't won a single match with father. I guess my boy really just hate losing but from the way it looks I don't think that winning against father would come anytime soon. Hehe. 

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Prince Leon POV

Today I will win. 

I've train under my master for 9 years and I haven't won a single fight against him. 

ever since Gregory join in that day, both of us have been training hard to win against master. 

But God Damn it! Not a single win at all for the past 9 years! I still can't believe how strong the master is. 

But today will be the day, I'll make master approve and make her mine. 

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~~~What happen 9 years ago~~~

It was Sir Gregory first day of training under Duke's Augustine. 

"Since Gregory is the same age as Leon, he will be joining us and train together. During my training, we are of an equal class so there are no ranks and formalities here. Both of you need to learn that when you are in battle, you need to be aware of whoever you may face and you also must pay your respects to those who work hard to master the sword. Is that understood?"

"Yes Master"

"Yes Master"

"Father!" 

Ms Ivy came running over towards Duke Augustine.

"Ivy, My sweet daughter, did you come to visit your father work?" 

"I came to see all of you, I know that today is also Sir Gregory's first day in training and I wanted to welcome him"

"It's my utmost pleasure to see you again, Ms Ivy. You look even lovelier since I last remember" 

"Oh my, Sir Gregory thank you so much and you are as charming as I remember as well" 

Prince Leon suddenly stood between them 

"you don't have to welcome or greet someone like him. You should be getting back to your classes now." 

<what's with him? Acting so immature... he should really play nice with Gregory since they are going to be together a lot from now. My baby is still a child, he still got a lot to learn sigh... > 

Ivy let out a sigh inside her heart thinking that the road to nurturing the prince is going to be a tough one

"Ok your highness, I shall bring lunch for all of you later. Both of you please do take care when you train." 

Then Ms. Ivy kiss her father on the cheek 

"See you later too Father. You look the coolest when you're waving the sword" 

"Hahahahaha ....... of course my daughter. Your father is the best in the world!" 

Then Ms. Ivy left them and went inside the mansion.

The Duke notice that both of the boys look green with envy when his daughter showed her affection on him. 

"I see both of you are interested in my lovely daughter, do you wish to attain her?" 

Both of the young boys became bashful but young prince Leon answered without hesitation 

"Yes Master, I wish to have your daughter as my own" 

"and so do I, Master. I wish to win your daughter heart" 

Both of them glared at each other as if they are ready to physically fight.

"I see, however I've no intention of giving away my daughter to anyone of you. Even to you Leon." 

"What?!" 

The Master's words shook Prince Leon, as he would have never thought that the Duke would say such a thing since the Duke has agreed with the engagement between both royals. 

"Even though, you are officially betrothed to my daughter, I only agreed to your majesty because I thought that it would be good to get you out from the castle and have a friend of your age. Your mother was a kind women that has taken great care of my wife when I was at war and I wanted to repay her by taking care of you. But my daughter is an entirely different matter. If my daughter do not wish to be queen, I will do whatever it takes to annul this engagement and you know that I too have the power to do so."

The Duke's voice deepen and he gave Leon a serious look and it made the Prince flinch in fear. 

But the Prince mustered up his courage and step forward. 

"What can I do to seek your approval?!"

The Duke smiled and laugh out loud

"Hah! Then Defeat me in a sword match! There are no ranks in the way of the sword. Only through power and honor can help you gain my favor. If anyone of you can win against me, I shall give you my approval to win my daughter. Show me that you are worthy."

Ever since that day, the prince vowed to become the man that’s worthy of her. 

And so the two boys went through a horrendous journey, training with the demon swordsman.

9 years later ~ 3285 loses, 0 wins