Mushikaburi-hime Episode 2 ✦

The tension reached a peak at the palace. While Elianna was preoccupied with archive-related tasks assigned by Alexei, Irene staged a dramatic fall down a set of stairs. She publicly accused Elianna of pushing her, claiming the court musician Alan Ferrera would testify to the assault. Elianna, confused and clutching a massive stack of paperwork, could only watch as a crowd gathered. The Prince’s Defense

The "villainess plot" immediately derailed. Prince Christopher arrived and pointed out the physical impossibility of the accusation: Elianna could not have pushed anyone because her hands were full of official documents. Mushikaburi-hime Episode 2

When Irene sneered that a "bookworm" was unfit for the throne, the palace officials stepped forward with the truth. Elianna’s encyclopedic knowledge and work in the archives had: within the government. Boosted the economy and inspired medical advancements. Aided diplomacy and cuisine through her vast research. A True Engagement The tension reached a peak at the palace