An anthology of side stories from "Tale of the White Kingdom."
This collection compiles short stories, flash fiction, and other side stories that were previously serialized in my activity reports.
Updates will be irregular, as priority is given to writing the main series.
| Published | Title | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/12/18 00:00 | Tales of Imperial Currency Then and Now | 3 |
| 2011/01/29 19:26 | The Story of a Certain Regent's Secretary | 2 |
| 2011/01/19 22:47 | His Highness the Regent's Private Tutor - Part 1 | 1 |
Chapters 3 through 12 of "The Regent's Tutor Arc: Sister Fariel's Case" detail the Regent's attempts to improve his understanding of women, particularly in relation to Princess Meria. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Fariel, the Regent's tutor, and the Regent himself, along with insights from his secretaries.
The chapters open with Fariel engaging in a somewhat exasperated tutoring session with the Regent, highlighting his lack of enthusiasm for studying and his tendency towards indecisiveness. The Regent, in turn, expresses concern to his father about Princess Meria's recent bad mood, admitting his inability to understand her. His father humorously suggests that understanding a daughter is as difficult as the Regent understanding women. This leads the Regent to resolve to learn how to understand Meria, even considering defensive magic as a means to cope.
A significant turning point occurs when the Regent's grandmother, Anastacia, presents him with a book titled "The Complete Collection of Praising Women: With This, You Too Can Be a Womanizer." The Regent is mortified, viewing it as a form of "mother-in-law's torment," but his grandmother insists it's "parental affection" and curiosity, with a hint of wanting him to "hurry up and make one" (implying a successor). She even offers a "secret medicine that can charm even dragons."
The narrative then shifts to the perspective of a secretary, who observes the Regent interacting with a visitor. She notes the Regent's approachable demeanor, contrasting with his regal title. She recalls the Regent seeking advice from the secretaries on how to apologize to women, particularly after angering Princess Meria. The secretaries, aware of the Regent's frequent missteps with the princesses, especially Meria, take his request seriously. They diligently research and provide him with information on popular restaurants, flower and gem meanings, folklore, and considerate gestures. The Regent absorbs this information earnestly, impressing the secretaries with his dedication to pleasing the princesses.
This period sees the secretaries enjoying their work more, as the Regent continues to seek their counsel. Some secretaries even accompany him on "preliminary investigations" to restaurants and bars, with the tacit approval of their superiors, who seem to respect the Regent's dedication despite his youth. The secretaries take pride in guiding the Regent, viewing him as a student they are determined not to let win too easily.
A key discovery is made when the secretaries conclude that "instead of apologizing, try to please them." This advice is delivered to the Regent as he is presented with tea and sweets. The Regent is also shown looking at photographs of princesses, explaining that he needs to design their ceremonial attire for an upcoming wedding. This task proves challenging, particularly the specifics of undergarments, which he finds perplexing. The secretaries explain that the wedding attire is intrinsically linked to the wedding night, a ritualistic aspect that the Regent, from a land without magic, finds particularly concerning.
The chapters also introduce a complex world-building element concerning the Altodestenia Empire's currency system. The majority of currency is in the form of coins, made from magical metals, designed for durability and resistance to various species' unique traits, such as strong claws, scales, or elemental influences. This system ensures economic equality and is difficult to counterfeit, granting the Empire's currency high international credit. The coin designs, often featuring the Star Dragon's crest, can also include the Empress's likeness or flowers, reflecting the Emperor's affection.
Later, the Regent is presented with an arranged marriage proposal involving a five-year-old granddaughter of a powerful merchant. It is revealed that this merchant is the sworn brother of the "Pirate Queen," a formidable figure who controls trade in the southern seas. The proposal is interpreted as a gesture of goodwill and an attempt to forge an alliance, especially given the upcoming coronation and the potential for further conflict with the Pirate Queen. The Regent, despite being tempted to accept and "embarrass the Queen," ultimately decides against it, seeking to avoid further complications during the busy coronation period. He tasks his secretary with finding a suitable match for the young girl among nobles or politicians without strong backing.
The chapters conclude with the secretary reflecting on the demanding nature of their work, the lingering effects of past conflicts, and the personal lives of her colleagues. She contemplates her own loneliness and finds solace in her relationship. The narrative ends with the secretary deciding to purchase a "Women's Underwear Specialty Magazine" for the Regent, anticipating his delight and the potential for further amusement with the princesses. A minor incident involving a princess locking herself in her room due to the Regent forgetting an anniversary is also mentioned, highlighting the ongoing, albeit sometimes trivial, challenges the Regent faces.
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