Reborn as the Princess' Knight (GL)

Side Chapter: Ambition.

Have you ever wondered? What does Rose do whenever she sneaks out of the castle?

Of course whenever she can't meet Kein.

She has her own duties as one of the light princesses of the kingdom [Puronia].

While her sister, Princess Cecilia believes that just by working hard at the palace training to be a Queen that will soon be her role is enough. She will lead her country into greatness by gaining relationships with other kingdoms obtaining more power and wealth.

To marry and to serve is the Queen's duty to her country. Is what she always believed.

However, Princess Rosarie has a different outlook on life. "How can marrying help our people? Sure for connections and trade but only the rich will benefit... How about the citizens of our country?"

Rose didn't like the idea of using marriage as a gain of means to get power. She has read that marriage is a form of bond where two people who love each other very much can be united as one in the eyes of the light goddess.

She has watched many nobles attend fancy parties without a care in the world but their own standing, rank of power, and marriage prospects. She has been getting proposals ever since she was nine.

Arranged marriages were a common practice that she wanted to destroy. She hated the idea of getting married like some porcelain doll you expect to follow every rule their owner gave.

Obedient, beautiful, and perfect in every way.

So one day she grew curious about what the outside world was like. Away from nobles, playing around with commoners around her age she dreamt of it. Being a princess was tight and it was harsh with so many rules to follow.

The  second princess stood in her room as she wiped a sweat from her brow. "Alright, let's try once more. May the light bless me with a vessel in the mirror of my reflection. I offer you my spirit in the eyes of the light goddess- [Light Magic: Light Clone]!"

Rosarie chanted a spell, light gathering around into once place as slowly a vessel with the same figure as her. "Um... This should be enough to fool my governess. I'll just tell her I don't feel well and that I have a huge stomach ache. Then again that can be fixed by magic... I'll just tell her I'm going to study on my own today!"

Indeed Rose was a rebellious person but she believed it was a good reason. She wore commoner clothes and her red shawl that she now loves because its the shawl she wore when she met Kein. "Hehe..."

There was a knock on the door and her little sister Catherine went inside and sighed while doing hand signs. 'Don't tell me you're going out again, elder sister.'

Rosarie smiles when her little sister pouts. She is so cute when she's mad, "Yep! Another errand but I'll be back before sundown Catherine I promise!"

'Don't make me cover for you again! Jeez!' (Catherine) huffed as her face looked like an angry hamster that someone forgot to feed, 'If you get caught you know security will tighten up again!'

Rosarie waved her hand dismissively and shrugged thinking everything will be alright so there's no need to get wound up about it, "Relax."

Rosarie pats Catherine's head, "They're too busy looking after the golden child of the royal family to even notice the younger twin is missing. Don't be such a worrywart Catherine."

Catherine once again sighs at how optimistic her sister is. She envied that part of her but still she knew that too much optimism can get her in so much trouble one day. "Well I'm off! Good luck in your studies! I already have my light clone filling up for me and I told my governess that I'm going to study on my own this time."

'Be safe, please come back home safely.' (Catherine) could only watch her sister go off on her own.

Rosarie waves as she escapes the castle in a hurry to the capital where the church is. She made sure her disguise is perfect and will not be revealed. If words came out that a princess left the castle, who knows how long will governess would scold her for doing such a dangerous thing.

The king is too busy with the kingdom prospects and training Cecilia to be the future Queen. He has no time to scold either Rosarie or Catherine but then again the only one who's disobedient in the family is Rose.

Rose pranced around the common streets where people talked happily. "Hey! How's your daughter? I've heard she's joined the royal knights!"

"Oh her? Sooner or later she's going to get the captain rank!"

"Heh what a boastful parent you are."

"Today is a really nice day for a walk. So how about seeing our wares while you're at it?"

"The kingdom is sure to be peaceful today."

"Why of course! We are being protected by the light goddess after all! May the light guide your way!"

Rose was happy hearing all of this. It made her think, the kingdom is a happy place with no problems- but she stopped walking when she saw  a rundown home and the family who lived there now carried bags, their luggage full of belongings.

"Another one... moving to the kingdom [Sprivanto]?"

A man voiced out not too far off as the family moved and walked away carrying their luggage. He was talking to another old man and was in deep thought, "The economy here is harsh enough. We're being taxed way too high and our crops aren't growing well this year at all."

"I've been seeing many people who've been homeless and have turned to the church for help. It's just a temporary fix though not a solution to save an entire country... not with the Queen being sick and all."

"So the rumors were true? She's really..."

"Yeah but that's just a rumor, surely it can't be true."

Rose bites her lip at the mention of her mother. She can't deny the fact that being optimistic about it will not cure the Queen- she tried being hopeful that everything will be alright.

There are plenty of mages, doctors, healers, or anything that can make a cure but none of them worked. The light mages were useless. Everyone was. No matter how much money they have they can't... just make it go away like that.

"I'll just grab something for my mother along the way. Maybe a fruit will make her feel better."

Rose didn't forget to bring money this time. After that awkward confrontation with Kein the last time she painted her, she almost sold out something very important to her in exchange. "But for now I have to help around the church. I have to do my best!"

The church did not know Rose's true identity. Rose just randomly volunteered and became a shrine maiden apprentice. She asked everyone to not worry where she came from but to only allow for her to work there.

Rose stood in front of large boxes surprisingly she carried it with ease. "Alright time to carry these to the orphanage! These are the new donations of used clothes, blankets and toys no one else uses! Right, I should remember to donate as well next time. I have plenty anyways."

She lifts it up along with the other volunteers, everyone likes Rose. She was kind, helpful, and passionate about helping others. They placed it on the back of a small wooden carriage with a donkey in the reins. "The orphanage is just a few minutes away. Let's spread these goods to the children!"

For Rose, helping others just makes her happy. Ones where she can lift a hand up to someone who's in need by herself.

Not just standing in a fancy hall with wines, dresses, and nobles who always have another intention in mind.

She wondered what if she was just from a normal commoner family.

The way that she thinks was different from her elder sister, Cecilia.

She was definitely more like her mother.

"Ah! We're here in the orphanage!" (Rose)

"Oh my Rose... can you help me carry these? I'm afraid my old back is going to break anytime soon." the woman pleaded with Rose who was just happy that she could do something to help.

"I can help you sister Porfolia! One moment!" (Rose)

Sister Porfolia was one of the head sisters and was responsible for donations and cooking for the homeless in the church. Rose respected her very much, to which she wishes to be someone like her when she grows up.

Rose happily grabs the box that the elder woman was holding, she was surprised it was sort of light but I suppose that what age does to you sometimes. "Thank you, Rose. You're a good child."

"Hehe~ You're welcome. I just wish a friend of mine could be here but I don't know if she might like orphanages and churches." (Rose) huffs slowly placing down the box onto the floor.

"Oh? Why don't you think so?" (Sister Porfolia)

"Um... now that I think about it. I don't know anything about her at all... Right, I've only met Kein a couple of times but... then again I don't know anything about her aside from what Vincent has told me." (Rose)

'Actually are we even genuine friends? Sure we've crossed paths but really that's about it. I mean she did give me that cute basket but as friends right? That's... why did that just disappoint me more?' (Rose) thought in her mind.

Rose sighs, opening the box taking out the second hand clothes. "You youngsters are confused. Do you all like people on a whim? Tell me child, why don't you think she won't like the church or the orphanage?"

"Um... I don't know if this was personal but I noticed her glaring at the church. I don't know why but surely there must be a reason?" (Rose)

"Pah! This friend of yours needs to see the light! It's not all that bad!"(Sister Porfolia)

Rose looks taken aback, Kein- to see the light?! Which one?! "Um. Do you mean death or-"

"The holy church light- child! Just because I'm near my age doesn't mean I want to literally see the light! Now work! We have work to do!" (Sister Porfolia)

Sister Porfolia huffed as she wrapped some clothes around her arm and went off.

"I-I was merely asking a question..."

Rose sighed but still smiled. "Maybe you're right, besides... I know Kein is a very kind person. Even if she doesn't show it."

Rose glances at her hands remembering the first cut she has ever had that she didn't heal with magic, "She cares."

Rose puffs as she places her hands on waist, "No distraction! Helping others first!"

She really did try hard not to remember Kein every five minutes or so.

Rose stands at the side helping the other volunteers give clothes to the children.

"T-Thank you." A little boy muttered while looking at the new teddy bear he just had. He seems to be really happy with it, eyes shining hugging the little thing tightly.

Rose liked seeing this kind of smile; it reminded her of Catherine. Her little sister so much she couldn't help but pat the boy's head. "You're welcome!"

"I'm sorry but do you have anything that might fit my little brother's size?"

Rose looks back at the other clothes, "I'm sure we can find something so hold on please!"

"Do you have blankets? The nights have been a lot more chilly these days."

"Yes, we do, here you go!"

"Oh thank you!"

It calms her down. This place makes her feel that she's needed. She has a purpose.

She doesn't want to be a person who'll always be overshined by her twin.

She wanted to be someone.

She'll just shine differently. If one way to describe Rose, she's definitely someone full of ambition to help others. Kind and smiling as always.

"I have to ask Kein to volunteer with me sometime!"