Chapter 144: The Three on the Other Side

Field, who had just been slapped, felt a burning pain on her cheek.

It seemed her father was determined to separate her from Liyakade.

Just like when she was a child, Field was still the one who was neglected.

Her father and mother didn’t understand why Field had a bad relationship with Sistem, and now her father couldn’t comprehend why Field liked Liyakade.

All this time, Field had acted according to the teachings and principles of the Royal Family, but this time, faced with her true feelings and desires, she no longer wanted to yield.

But after feeling her father’s rage and opposition, Field still ran out.

She didn’t even know where she was running to, but she just wanted to run, as if by running, she could shake off all these troubles and obstacles.

Without realizing it, Field had reached the middle of the Back Mountain behind the Academy.

Breathing heavily from exhaustion, she gradually slowed her pace.

“Field! Wait!”

As Field slowed down, a familiar and sweet voice called from behind.

It was Liyakade’s voice.

Hearing her beloved’s anxious call, Field stopped without thinking.

“Liyakade…”

Field turned around.

Not far away, that familiar white figure stood.

Behind her, Alice followed as well.

Looking at Liyakade and Alice in front of her, Field couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile.

“Liyakade, Alice, why did you come after me? Did Father give you any trouble?”

“No, Her Highness Sistem stopped His Majesty the King.”

Alice shook her head and replied.

“Sorry… It seems I’ve dragged you into this mess.”

A wave of guilt surged in Field’s heart.

Her impulsive actions would surely cause trouble for Liyakade and Alice.

But now, it was too late for apologies.

Since her father was determined to tear them apart, this place was no longer a home for them.

“It’s all right, this was bound to happen sooner or later. Even if you hid it now, you’d have to face it eventually.”

Liyakade seemed more open-minded, comforting Field without any sign of panic.

“You’re right.”

Listening to Liyakade’s gentle words, Field took a deep breath and finally made up her mind.

“Liyakade, Alice, let’s elope!”

“E-Elope!?”

Alice was shocked by Field’s words.

Having been born a commoner, Alice had always lived by the rules, and her experiences weren’t as broad as other nobles.

The idea of elopement made her anxious and confused.

“Do we really… have to go that far?”

“Yeah… It seems Father has made up his mind. He’ll definitely drag me back and keep me away from Liyakade.”

Field said gloomily, convinced His Majesty the King would do just that.

After all, His Majesty cared deeply about the Royal Family’s honor.

The Kingdom’s Third Princess liking girls, and even having her relationship confirmed with another girl—if such things became public, it would cause a huge uproar in the Kingdom.

The Royal Family’s honor would be damaged, and political factions might use it as an opportunity for infighting.

For His Majesty himself, Field believed he would never want to see his daughter have such preferences.

“I don’t think it’s certain.”

Liyakade gently took Field’s hand, comforting her.

Warmth and strength seemed to flow through their joined fingers, helping Field calm down from her emotional turmoil.

“You didn’t even have a proper conversation earlier. Even if you don’t want to compromise, Field, you shouldn’t have argued so forcefully with His Majesty the King. Just state your feelings honestly.”

“But…”

Field recalled everything that had just happened.

She had been impulsive and spoke harshly, but even if she had spoken calmly, she didn’t think her father would have listened.

“I don’t think he’d listen…”

After all, His Majesty’s words just now had sounded so hostile to Liyakade approaching Field.

The things he said made Field feel that His Majesty was wary, even somewhat contemptuous of Liyakade.

That was one of the reasons she suddenly exploded.

However, Field’s feelings weren’t entirely wrong at the time.

At first, His Majesty did harbor some dislike toward Liyakade.

Though Liyakade was powerful, had won the title of Festival Flower, and behaved well, she was still so close to Field after openly revealing her orientation, showing no intent to avoid suspicion, no sense of boundary or self-awareness.

That was the main reason His Majesty disapproved of Liyakade.

In His Majesty’s eyes, Liyakade was on the same level as those unruly boys secretly harboring feelings for his daughter.

Moreover, Liyakade used the fact she was a girl to get closer to Field, which His Majesty found contemptible.

If Liyakade used her status as a girl to take advantage of Field, and Field thought it was just innocent interaction between girls—letting Liyakade have her way—what then?

Field still needed to marry someday!

That was why His Majesty wanted to separate Liyakade and Field.

Yet all these thoughts from His Majesty were based on the assumption that Field’s orientation was normal.

In reality, Liyakade hadn’t used being a girl as an advantage, and Field liked girls as well—their feelings were mutual.

With misunderstandings on both sides, conflict naturally arose.

“It’s fine. Her Highness Sistem is already trying to persuade His Majesty the King. I don’t think he’s such a rigid person—it’s just that you didn’t explain yourselves clearly.”

Liyakade didn’t know where her confidence came from, but she seemed convinced that His Majesty, who had just been furious, would allow their forbidden relationship after Sistem’s intervention.

“You sure think positively, Liyakade…”

Field gave a silent smile, still unconvinced His Majesty would change his mind, especially since he had just struck her.

“He definitely will. Just wait a bit and trust me.”

Liyakade remained full of conviction.

“His Majesty actually cares about you a lot. Give him a chance. If it really doesn’t work out, I’ll take you both and run away.”

“Yeah, I trust you…”

Hearing Liyakade’s words, Field felt her heart stir.

In the end, she decided to try talking with His Majesty the King—her father—one more time.

Of course, Liyakade’s certainty that His Majesty would allow them to be together was because she had played the Original before she crossed over.

In the Original, when the relationship between Field and Alice was revealed, His Majesty was also furious at first.

But after a while, he stopped interfering, choosing to turn a blind eye and let things be.

After defeating the Demon King and when all the turmoil settled, His Majesty even held a Marriage Ceremony for Alice and Field.

At the wedding, he finally expressed his acceptance.

Although His Majesty had originally hoped to find a good man for Field, seeing the deep love between Field and Alice, and their sincere feelings, he ultimately relented.

Of course, this also meant Field lost all claim to the Title of Heir to the Throne.

With such a scandal, it was impossible for her to inherit the throne, so it naturally passed to Sistem.

That’s why Liyakade was absolutely sure that His Majesty wouldn’t trouble the three of them too much.