Comment by Introvert on No Place for the Fake Princess - Chapter 115

Comment on ChapterNo Place for the Fake Princess - Chapter 115
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The story then shifts to Eustis's perspective. Years ago, his wife Isabella wanted to name their daughter Ellensia, a name associated with happiness. However, after Isabella died shortly after giving birth, Eustis named the child Philomel instead. Grieving and unable to love anyone, he raised her without affection. One day, when she was young, he cruelly said that he wished she would stay out of sight and that he did not even want to know she existed. Unbeknownst to him, Philomel heard these words, which deeply traumatized her. Later, Eustis slowly began caring for Philomel. At first, he thought she was similar to him and wanted to give her the happy life he never had. He spent time with her, supported her growth, and watched her become a talented and respected young woman. Eventually, he realized she was actually very different from him stronger, kinder, and braver. Despite this, he genuinely came to love her and believed he had finally learned what parental love was. However, Eustis never faced the damage he had caused. He convinced himself that Philomel had forgotten the hurtful words she heard as a child. When she finally confronts him and leaves, he understands that he was wrong. The pain she suffered never disappeared. After she returns all the gifts, money, and possessions he had given her, he realizes she is severing all ties with him.

As rain falls outside, Eustis sits alone in his study, heartbroken. He tries to convince himself that respecting Philomel's wish to never see him again is the right thing to do. Yet he cannot stop thinking about her. Knowing that she is about to leave the palace with her real father, he becomes overwhelmed with sadness. Finally, unable to endure it any longer, he suddenly leaves his study. Meanwhile, Philomel is at the palace gate saying goodbye to everyone. She comforts her friends and promises to visit and write letters in the future. After finishing her farewells, her father Leguin asks if she is ready to leave. The scene ends with Philomel standing at the threshold of a new chapter in her life, while Eustis is left facing the consequences of his past mistakes.
Philomel, Countess Dellese, and the others were preparing to leave for the Magic Tower. Nasar had already decided to go with Philomel as soon as he heard she was leaving. Leguin did not want Nasar staying at the tower, but Nasar calmly said that he had already arranged a place to stay at Angelium. Philomel found it amusing that Nasar could be even more stubborn and shameless than Leguin sometimes. Philomel asked Jeremiah if there was anyone he wanted to say goodbye to before leaving. As usual, Jeremiah simply replied, "No." While Jeremiah was leaving immediately with Philomel, Lexion and Cadin would join them two days later because they needed time to resign from their jobs and finish their responsibilities. Since all their belongings had already been sent ahead, they were ready to leave. Leguin was about to use teleportation magic when Philomel stopped him because someone was running toward them. It was Emily, the maid who had secretly helped Philomel by gathering information about the invader. She was soaked from the rain and out of breath. Emily came under the magical umbrella that Leguin had created and gave Philomel a notebook as a farewell gift. She explained that the notebook belonged to the woman they were searching for and contained strange writing that looked suspicious. Emily believed it might be some kind of secret code, so she had stolen it and wanted Philomel to have it. Philomel laughed at Emily's unusual gift but accepted it gratefully.

 

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@Introvert So
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Emily then worried about what would happen to her after Philomel left. She admitted that she had behaved badly in the past, especially by stealing Philomel's jewelry. Philomel forgave her because of all the help she had provided and only told her to behave better in the future. Emily happily promised to do so, although Philomel privately doubted it would be easy for her to stop stealing. Just as they were finally about to leave, a bright light appeared and the emperor suddenly arrived. The servants were shocked and rushed to help because he was standing in the rain. However, the emperor silenced everyone with a gesture and walked directly toward Philomel. As he came closer, Philomel calmly told him to stop there. He halted just outside the protection of the magical umbrella, and the scene ended with the emperor facing her.
Philomel spoke calmly to Emperor Eustis. She admitted that she had spoken too harshly before because her emotions had taken control of her. Even though she could not forgive what he had done seven years ago, she still cared about him and wanted him to be happy. She believed that things would get better, especially if his missing daughter could be found. Philomel then decided to return the Solar Flare Ring, a special ring the emperor had given her. She gave up her rights to it, and the ring magically disappeared from her finger and returned to the emperor's hand. She explained that she wanted to start a completely new life and could not do that if she kept things that reminded her of him. The emperor was heartbroken. He asked if she was really leaving no matter what he said or did. Philomel, holding back tears, apologized and said goodbye. She then left with Leguin. She did not look back because she feared her feelings might change if she did. As she walked away, she remembered a rainy day from her childhood when she had begged the emperor not to cancel a festival and later became sick from standing in the rain. This time, however, the situation was different. Years ago, she had been the one rejected; now it was the emperor who was left behind. It was the second time she had said goodbye to him. After she left, the emperor sat alone in his study, completely soaked from the rain. He ignored the concerns of his attendants and listened to a report from a spy he had secretly placed in the Great Temple. The spy had been searching for a way to remove the foreign soul that had taken over his daughter's body, but no solution had been found.
The emperor ordered the search to continue even though he already knew it was probably hopeless. He felt exhausted and helpless because every attempt to save his daughter had failed. Later, the temporary chancellor informed him that Count Polan was seriously ill and needed more time to recover. The emperor agreed and told him to spend as much time as needed with his family, recognizing how much the count had sacrificed while serving him. Finally, after everyone left, the emperor found himself completely alone. He looked at a portrait of his late wife, Isabella, and sadly confessed that he had failed to protect their daughter. He also regretted failing to protect Philomel, the girl he had raised. He placed the Solar Flare Ring on top of Isabella's portrait. Then he opened the drawer further and took out a revolver and put it on his temple with finger on the trigger ready to shoot.

 

Chibi
ChibiCrowd Pleaser·3 days ago
@Introvert WHAT , i wasnt expecting that senya sticker
Raizuo
RaizuoGeneral·3 days ago
@Introvert wait what!?!.. dont leave me hanging there😩😩😩 please tell me more
@Introvert Wait.. what?! He's going to commit suicide?! Nooo.. I hope he doesn't end up dead. I was hoping he & Philomel will be able to patch things up in the future and have a close relationship..
@LuceDellaLuna Well don't worry
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He never pulled the trigger so he is completely fine. It is also mentioned in the novel that he has tried a lot of time to kill himself but didn’t have the courage to pull the trigger then too. Also after Philomel leaves the palace, Emperor won't appear till the last arc of the story where he helps Philomel defeat Evil god and saves the world. 

Also them having close relationship: after the battle with Evil god, Philomel did forgive the Emperor but she said that she will never live in the palace. She exchanges letters frequently with real Ellensia and Emperor. But Leguin because if his jealousy to Emperor he hides all his letters from Philomel 😂😂

 

Louella
LouellaPage Flipper·3 days ago
@Introvert omg i thought it would end at that cliffhanger at the last spoiler aahhahahahahahaha