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The Princess's second chance

The Princess's second chance

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last updateLast Updated : 2023-12-10
By:  K. R. AlexanderOngoing
Language: English
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Princess Camellia Arventia was rejected and mistreated by Emperor Donovan Arventia and Crown Prince Theodore Arventia throughout her life. Born to a consort, she lost her mother shortly after birth and grew up isolated in her palace. Forgotten by everyone, Camellia was used as a fax machine, doing charity work just to improve the image of the imperial family, believing that if she fulfilled her role well, she would be accepted by her family. Camellia ends up getting involved with the Grand Duke of the Empire, the Emperor's cousin, William Valois, who is constantly being sent to war by the Imperial family. On discovering the Emperor's plans to assassinate the Grand Duke, Camellia tries to warn him, but her efforts are in vain and she ends up being accused of treason, tortured, and executed. "Benevolent, you say, glorious empire, you say." I opened my eyes, anger completely overwhelming me at that moment. "My only sin was believing that one day I would be recognized by a family that had always planned my destruction." I freed myself from the executioner's grip, standing up and turning towards the box, where the imperial family watched in shock. "I curse the imperial family and if there is a goddess in this pig-infested world, may she grant me the gift of coming back from the dead and destroying each one of you!" His last request was to take revenge. Will Enora, the goddess of the Arventia empire, grant him this wish?

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17 Chapters
The rejected princess
A gentle breeze was blowing on that warm spring day, bringing a pleasant feeling. The streets were decorated for the festival commemorating the founding of the Arventia empire. The people were happy and prosperous thanks to Emperor Donovan Arventia, Crown Prince Theodore Arventia, and First Princess Camellia Arventia ruling them. That was the official word from the court, but it wasn't trueI had a privileged education, with excellent teachers and access to experts from other kingdoms whenever I needed to learn something that wasn't available locally. But, life in the palace was different from popular perception - it wasn't all fancy dress, tea parties, and balls, nor was it full of sycophantic nobles.After the empress died, leaving no children, the emperor chose my mother as his consort. She was the daughter of a wealthy marquis and was known throughout the empire for her beauty. But, after giving birth to Princess Camellia, her only child from a loveless marriage, she died mysterio
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The grand ball
"The first princess of the Arventia Empire, Camellia Arventia," the man by the door announced.The doors opened, the bright light blinding me for a moment. The hall was completely silent as everyone stared at me. The whispering grew as I walked towards the imperial family, seated on their thrones in the most prominent position in the great hall. I didn't allow myself to lower my head, I kept walking with difficulty, but always kept my eyes on my goal. Theodore's mother was standing just behind the emperor, looking at me with a cruel smile on her lips. The emperor looked at me with total disgust, and Theodore laughed openly, to the point of hugging his belly like a child. I felt humiliated and just wanted to get out of that place, to which I didn't belong.I stopped in front of the lathe, bowed with perfection and grace, as I had been trained to do since I was born. "I salute His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Donovan Arventia. May blessings and Eonora fall upon his imperial majesty," I sai
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Letters
I was locked in my chambers all day after the ball, not allowed to walk around the palace. My meals were reduced as punishment for flirting with the Grand Duke of Valois. It was then that I realized that my father, the Emperor, had a much greater animosity towards the Grand Duke than the mere succession to the throne.I spent the whole day reading books in my room. The next morning, I was getting ready alone and a maid I didn't know came in. She curtsied, smiled, and introduced herself as my new personal maid. Her behavior surprised me because no one wanted to serve me in my palace, leaving me alone."Did the emperor send you to watch me?" I asked, sadness already rooted in my heart.The maid, whose name was Laura, smiled sweetly at me: "I applied to serve you, Your Highness."At first, I didn't trust Laura. But over time, she became very kind to me. She helped me brush my long hair and complimented its unique color. It was then that I began to appreciate my green eyes and dark red ha
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The beginning of the end
I had never written to anyone before, especially not to an elegant man like the Grand Duke. His letters were always interesting and friendly, and we chatted about various subjects. He didn't mind that I wasn't as intelligent as the others and even asked my opinion on some subjects.It was unsettling at first, but the Grand Duke and I agreed to call each other by our names, without titles, so that our letters wouldn't be seen as treason. When I saw my name written in his exquisite handwriting, a pleasant and unique feeling came over me. It felt like we were a couple or something.I would have liked him to write more, but I knew the circumstances. But, I was confused about the real causes of the conflict. Weeks passed and William's communication was limited because he was on the battlefield. It seemed that a group of rebels, together with foreign kingdoms, intended to overthrow the empire. The Grand Duke's deployment to the front line was to prove his loyalty to the imperial family and
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Betrayal and witchcraft
Tears rolled down my face in despair. He was going to kill me, his eyes said exactly that, I had no chance of surviving."I'm sorry, Your Highness the Crown Prince," the treasurer said as he approached. He was shaking from head to toe, sweat already collecting on his forehead as he rubbed his hands together. "Since we weren't going to be long, I left the door open. I knew that Princess Camellia would come, as she had received permission from the emperor to go to the library to pick up some books."I was grateful that everyone in the castle knew where I was. The library was next to the treasurer's office, and the doors weren't very different, one with straight handles and the other with rounded ones. Theodore let go of me, pushed me to the floor, and then leaned forward with a frightening smile. He stepped on my ankle, causing a sharp pain that spread throughout my body. I wanted to scream, but I knew that would only make things worse. So I bit my lip and contained the pain."I don't c
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The Death of the Princess
A shaft of sunlight came through the narrow window in the stone wall, but it wasn't enough to warm up the cold, damp cell. I no longer wore my dress; instead, I was given a simple gown made of a coarse, scratchy fabric. I barely received a decent meal, just the bare least to keep me alive until the day of my execution.I lost track of time. Every day was the same, full of darkness and pain that came in many forms. When the inquisitors arrived, it was the worst day of my life. I faced the same atrocities that should have been eradicated from the empire a long time ago and which only appeared in old history books. I was subjected to torture with hot irons, needles, and water towels, and my nails were pulled out one by one, all in an attempt to force me to confess that I was a witch.All the people I trusted and considered friends turned against me. Laura was the first to reveal her true nature. Every letter I sent to the Grand Duke was delivered to the Crown Prince by Laura. She had acc
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How am I alive?
As if I had been thrown and fallen to the ground, I woke up gasping and frightened. Immediately, I brought my hands to my neck, the sensation of the cold iron still vivid in my mind and body. I was shaking uncontrollably, my eyes blurred by unshed tears. I looked at my hands, clean, and smooth, my nails long, and well-manicured. I couldn't understand what was happening. Was it all a dream? A hallucination? Or perhaps a warning of the future that awaited me? I hugged my body, trying to contain the incessant shaking, and then the sound of a door alerted me. Looking around, I realized I was in the imperial library, several books before me on the beautiful dark wooden table. An imposing figure appeared and stopped for a moment in front of me, I raised my eyes to see the handsome figure of Grand Duke William Valois.With a bow, William lowered his head and placed his hand on his chest. "I greet the first princess of the empire of Arventia, Your Highness, Princess Camellia Arventia."I stoo
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I am the Princess of Arventia
I was sipping my coffee quietly, thinking about my plans for the day. In my previous life, I would have gone back in time and done my duty as a foolish princess who only wanted to improve the image of the imperial family, but that was no longer going to happen. I picked up a book that I had always wanted to read, a light novel that had been recommended to me by my nanny, and began to thumb through it, completely losing track of time.I had never relaxed before, I was always studying or doing charity somewhere far from the palace, but constantly watched by the soldiers assigned by the crown prince. There was no longer any need to waste time studying and I already saw the temple as my enemy.I was sipping my tea when the doors to my room were abruptly thrown open and Theodore stormed in, followed by some terrified maids. They knew what would happen and that they would have a lot of work to do if Theodore lost control by hitting me in visible places. I stood up, leaving my book and tea o
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Everything different
The dresses presented by the dressmaker exceeded all my expectations, and they just needed to be molded to my measurements. When they were ready, I would be informed, and my maid of honor would go to the shop to collect them. I couldn't take any chances with those dresses, as they had cost me all my savings, along with jewelry and shoes.We returned to the palace, and I noticed a carriage stopped right in front of the main door. I didn't remember receiving any visitors in the days leading up to the ball, and this change put me on full alert. I had argued with Theodore, and this could well be some kind of punishment awaiting me.As we approached, the carriage door opened, and Isabella Montague stepped out wearing a black robe. The sun was high in the sky, and the sight of that young noblewoman trying to hide in broad daylight in a black robe and stepping out of an extravagant carriage was comical. She made a simple curtsy, without correctly greeting me."Princess, I would like to excha
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I'll be the star of this ball
My legs were trembling as I walked. Despite my composure, I was petrified of what Theodore and the Emperor could do to me at the ball, especially now that I had arrived immediately after him, holding hands with the Grand Duke.As I came to this realization, William gently squeezed my hand, indicating his support. We stood before the imperial family, and I couldn't even glance at them. I simply kept a straight face and bowed gracefully."I greet His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Donovan Arventia. May the blessings of Eonora fall upon his imperial majesty," William and I said simultaneously."You may go," the emperor said angrily.We walked quietly, and for once William didn't leave my side, instead leading me to a quieter area, away from the Emperor and Theodore's cold stares. The rest of the nobles had arrived, and they all looked over to see where we were.Standing next to William in silence felt awkward, but I didn't want to say something strange to start the conversation. Even though I
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