Thanks for your time and have a nice day.

I wonder why Duke-samas memory has been erased. Its not like it would become a big problem for me in particular but.

After all, a princes memory being wiped is a big deal.

I wonder if the king wants to hide the princes amnesia. But wont the person who would benefit the most from Duke-samas memory loss would beMe?

Maybe he wiped Duke-samas memory without my knowledge. But that couldnt possibly be true, can it?

If I could erase Duke-samas memories, I could change the impression that he had of me, but I wont go that far.

I thought about it as I sat on my bed.

Mel is going to tell me more about it tomorrow, so I should probably go to bed and not think about it anymore. Oh, but I cant sleep because Im so anxious.

A knock on the door echoed throughout the room.

Alicia, are you still awake?

Father? What could he possibly want from me at this hour?

Yes, Im up.

I need to talk to you for a minute.

You appear tired, Father. Shouldnt you be resting?

No, Im fine. Its more of a situation that requires immediate attention.

Fathers face was more solemn than ever before.

Is this about Duke-sama?

I had a feeling Alicia had already heard about it.

Yes. Well, I met him at the school building.

Although the princes amnesia is certainly a problem, there must be another reason for Fathers exhaustion. For example, if a family member was involved

The alleged charge of causing Duke-samas memory loss, has been levied on Alicia.

Father said, his voice low and weary.

Me! And here I was thinking that Big Brother Henry would be involved in this case.

Well, why am I a suspect?

I dont know eitherBut right now, His Majestys guards are waiting for you outside.

Will I be thrown in jail?

Father went silent at my question.

He couldnt possibly tell his beloved daughter that she could be imprisoned, could he?

Do you want to run away?

I was surprised at the unexpected suggestion. I didnt think my father would make such a suggestion. It is true that he is always trying to help me, but this time it was a completely different story. If I run away, the whole family will be in trouble. Besides, the last thing a bad girl should do is run away. Ill fight fair and squareeven though I still dont know who Im dealing with.

No, Ill go with His Majestys guards.

You never know what theyll do to you. You will be treated as a criminal.

Father, I understand. But isnt fleeing such a shameful thing to do?

Father relaxed his shoulders as if he had given up when I said that with a smile.

I will definitely rescue you.

Oh, what a cool line. I can see why Mother fell in love with him

Well, Im off.

And so, I headed in the direction of the front door.

Righteous Flower of Evil:

Oh yes, Alicia. The king caused his son to lose his memory in order to make it easier for you to achieve your dream of becoming a villainess. *Facepalm* Sometimes I wonder if we really can call her smart, lol. Knowledgeable, yes. But the conclusions she comes to using that knowledge can be so utterly ridiculous ^^ But I love her anyway~ <3

On another note, is anyone else thinking what Im thinking? Crime->jail->punishment->exile And I wonder where in the world they might want to exile her~? XD