The Reserved Daughter Of a Duke And The Cold-Headed Emperor

Alexei was in despair. Compared to the time he was killed twice by the three-eyed crimson bear, he was further in the depths of despair.

“…Why did you kill her?”

“I deemed her to be a demonic beast.”

“She was the human who saved and raised me. Pie is the kindest woman than anyone else.

“I must humbly apologize but she lacked the features of a human being.”

“Pie was a human. She was my savior. I will not forgive you. I’ll never forgive you.”

Seeing Alexei, who was about to explode with anger, but crippled with his fatigued body, the prime minister urged the knights and others to leave.

Then, when they were alone, the Prime Minister spoke quietly to Alexei

“Your Highness. I’m sure you’re shocked at the events that conspired. I will tell you about the events that led up to this point after you get better. And, I deeply apologize for the matter concerning your savior, Pie.”

Alexei turned away from the prime minister’s face, not caring, he continued speaking.

“However, it was your highness’s inability to protect those dear to you. If Your Highness had been strong, this would not have happened. The woman named Pie would not have died. Everything happened because you are weak.”

His words cut Alexei deeply.

He resented his powerlessness and loathed the self-centered humans of the empire.

Since then, Alexei became obsessed with learning, disciplining, and gaining more power than anyone else.

At the same time, the woman named Pie whose body had died by the time she had received the blessing from Alexei, was given a new body with her soul and memories intact.

In a quiet room, a baby laid face up on her bed with her eyes open.

(I was supposed to die-pe…)

After a few moments, she heard the door open and someone entered the room

“Eleonora-sama, are you awake?”

“She’s a very obedient child, isn’t she?”

The young women’s voices echoed.

(My name is Pie. It’s the precious name that Ham-chan gave me-pe.)

“Oh dear, she has wet her diapers. Now, now, it’s time to change it.”

(I’ve already died once.)

After her diaper was changed, the nanny fed her milk as she let go of her consciousness. 

Thus, the cycle of sleeping, drinking milk, and pooping began. 

Yet the woman had no doubts or questions concerning the fact that she became a baby. She figured she was simply an ignorant person in her last life, so she accepted the situation easily.

(I’m pretty shocked though-pe. This kind of thing happens too-dabe.)

The woman named Pie was gifted with a new life as the eldest daughter of the Purpleus ducal household.

(Being able to sleep in such a fine bed, wearing pretty clothes, receiving this kind of care… It’s like I became a princess-dabe. But I really want to see Ham-chan-pe. Ham-chan, Ham-chan!)

Compared to her previous life, Eleonora was living a much happier childhood, but whenever she thought of Alexei her heart would ache.

(I wonder if Ham-chan is doing well. I wonder what Ham-chan is up to-pe. He’s not crying alone, is he?)

But the baby’s thoughts did not last long, and thus Eleonora fell asleep again

Because of the memories of her past life, she was afraid of being different from others. The only ones who loved her were the animals, demonic beasts, and Alexei. She didn’t want to be hated by others because she was different like in her previous life.

(Alright, I will become a baby that knows nothin-pepe. I won’t tell anyone about my life as Pie.)

Thus, with her decision made, she began behaving like an innocent baby. However, she tried her best not to bother her nannies, rarely cried, and eventually, rumors of her odd behavior spread without her realizing.

“Eleonora-sama’s such a good child~ With beautiful violet eyes and thick blonde hair, she’ll definitely be very beautiful in the future.” Said the nanny holding Eleonora.

(Oh yeah, I have purple eyes. No one calls me a monster. They properly call me by my name. Eleonora. This is my new name huh-dabe. But I like the name Pie more. It’s a precious name that Ham-chan gave me-pe.)

She only saw her parents a few times, but she didn’t feel lonely. She never received love from her parents in her last life, so she didn’t think much of it.

(Once I can eat real food, I definitely have to try that ‘pie’ that Ham-chan liked. I’m so excited-pe.)

Thus, Eleonora once again fell asleep.