A Chance to Prove Yourself

Felt probably didn't expect that, did she?

His true identity was revealed to be a member of a royal family that had been declared extinct.

Before this, Felt was just an orphan from the slums, but suddenly she rose to become a surviving member of the royal family.

Such a drastic leap is something no one can accept all at once.

Not to mention, due to her background, Felt had no liking for those nobles and high-ranking officials who lived extremely luxurious lives.

Furthermore, with Reinhard placing Felt under house arrest without explanation, Felt's rebellious spirit had already reached its peak.

It would be a miracle if they obediently followed orders.

Only Subaru Natsuki, as always, couldn't understand the atmosphere. He covered his face, got up from the ground, and said something as if he was in a very bad mood.

"I said, since you have such an extraordinary background, why are you unwilling to accept it? Don't you want to live a better life?"

Although the leap is a bit large, it has to be said that Felt's background is something many people dream of.

Especially for an orphan from the slums, to suddenly become a member of royalty who can enjoy wealth and luxury is something that one can only dream of.

Therefore, Subaru Natsuki's idea is one that most people would have.

However, since it is a thought that even ordinary people would have, it usually means one thing.

That's vulgar.

Then Felt spoke up.

"Don't lump me in with those idiots who dream every day that money will fall into their doorstep."

At that moment, Felt's red eyes shone with an unwavering will.

"I'm not like those guys; I don't expect any benefits that just fall into my lap."

It was precisely because she came from the slums that Felt understood.

To live, one must have dignity.

Otherwise, it wouldn't count as being alive at all.

Therefore, Felt preferred to continue his life as a thief rather than accept this windfall.

Of course, Felt wouldn't settle for mediocrity.

This stubborn young girl wants to achieve the life she desires through her own efforts.

Subaru Natsuki probably understood what Felt meant.

But this guy has a really foul mouth.

"If that's really what you think, then shouldn't you change your methods for getting rich?" Subaru Natsuki said rudely. "Even if you say you want to work hard, isn't it a bit wrong to use theft to achieve your goals?"

"... Do you think I wanted to..." Felt's gaze towards Subaru Natsuki was devoid of any goodwill, only displeasure remained. She said, "In that situation, if I didn't steal, I would have had to sell my body. Someone like you, who lives a life of plenty, would never understand."

"Uh..." Subaru Natsuki was speechless.

Only Fang Li remained unchanged, continuing to do as he pleased, and addressed Felt in this manner.

"In that case, you're not planning to participate in this Royal Selection?"

As the last descendant of the royal family, Felt was the fifth Dragon Priestess chosen by the dragon.

Therefore, after Felt was found by Reinhard, the Royal Selection could finally begin. This led to the Royal Capital sending an envoy to the Roswaal Mansion to convey this message, Emilia and Roswaal to the Royal Capital to begin the Royal Selection selection.

Unfortunately, Reinhard was so focused on fulfilling his own duties that he ignored Felt's opinions.

"Royal Selection?" Felt said with a disdainful look, "I don't want to be any kind of king."

That's the problem.

If Felt herself doesn't want to participate in the Royal Selection, then even if Reinhard forces her, it will definitely end badly.

So Fang Li shrugged and said the same thing again.

"So, you're planning to go back to the slums?"

Felt fell silent.

In fact, Felt didn't want to stay in the slums at all.

It wasn't because I hated the place, but because I wanted to strive to improve myself and escape poverty.

However, as Felt said, as an orphan from the slums, escaping poverty is not so easy.

Furthermore, since Felt's only outstanding trait was speed, Felt had no choice but to become a thief.

If she had a choice, Felt certainly wouldn't want to go back to the slums.

However, Felt was also unwilling to accept such easy wealth.

Just as Felt was about to answer Fang Li, Fang Li spoke first.

"Don't be so quick to answer," Fang Li said to Felt. "I think you're being a bit too hasty right now. Making decisions based on such emotions is rather irresponsible."

"...What?" Felt glared at Fang Li and said, "Are you here to act as Reinhard's intermediary?"

"I'm not that bored," Fang Li said mercilessly. "This is just advice from an elder. Even if I really wanted to get involved in the Royal Selection, the people who would support me wouldn't be someone I've only met once."

"Who knows?" Felt said dismissively. "So what do you want?"

"As I said, it was just an occasional piece of advice." Fang Li looked at Felt and smiled slightly.

"As far as I know, among the Royal Selection ones, besides you, there is a silver-haired Half-Elf, a widow who has killed seven husbands, a greedy merchant, and a military nobleman who has no femininity whatsoever. Under such circumstances, adding a little girl from the slums is nothing at all."

"So don't let your royal lineage hold you back. Even if you're just an orphan from the slums, since the dragon has acknowledged your right to inherit the throne, the Royal Guard Knights will put you on the stage for the Royal Selection."

"Perhaps you think this is a windfall, so you're unwilling to abandon your dignity to take a bite. But being Royal Selection doesn't mean anything; it's just an opportunity."

"If you ultimately lose the Royal Selection, you'll still be that little girl from the slums."

"If you ultimately win the Royal Selection, it will all be due to your hard work."

"In that case, don't resist it. It's not a windfall, but an opportunity to prove yourself."

Whether or not you seize this opportunity is up to you.

After saying these words, Felt Fang Li waved to Felt and left the room.

"Wait... wait!"

Subaru Natsuki quickly followed.

Only Felt remained, standing there with a furrowed brow and a thoughtful glint in her eyes.

No one noticed.

At the entrance, a knight leaned against the wall, a smile playing on his lips.

"It seems I should thank Fang Li."