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Table of Contents

  • 1. Chapter 1 - Part 1
  • 2. Chapter 1 - Part 2
  • 3. Chapter 2 - Part 1
  • 4. Chapter 2 - Part 2
  • 5. Chapter 3
  • 6. Chapter 4
  • 7. Chapter 5
  • 8. Chapter 6
  • 9. Chapter 7
  • 10. Chapter 8
  • 11. Chapter 9
  • 12. Chapter 10
  • 13. Chapter 11
  • 14. Chapter 12
  • 15. Chapter 13
  • 16. Chapter 14
  • 17. Chapter 15
  • 18. Chapter 16
  • 19. Chapter 17
  • 20. Chapter 18
  • 21. Chapter 19
  • 22. Chapter 20
  • 23. Chapter 21
  • 24. Chapter 22
  • 25. Chapter 23
  • 26. Chapter 24
  • 27. Chapter 25
  • 28. Chapter 26
  • 29. Chapter 27
  • 30. Chapter 28
  • 31. Chapter 29
  • 32. Chapter 30
  • 33. Chapter 31
  • 34. Chapter 32
  • 35. Chapter 33
  • 36. Chapter 34
  • 37. Chapter 35
  • 38. Chapter 36
  • 39. Chapter 37
  • 40. Chapter 38
  • 41. Chapter 39
  • 42. Chapter 40
  • 43. Chapter 41
  • 44. Chapter 42
  • 45. Chapter 43
  • 46. Chapter 44
  • 47. Chapter 45
  • 48. Chapter 46
  • 49. Chapter 47
  • 50. Chapter 48
  • 51. Chapter 49
  • 52. Chapter 50
  • 53. Chapter 51
  • 54. Chapter 52
  • 55. Chapter 53
  • 56. Chapter 54
  • 57. Chapter 55
  • 58. Chapter 56
  • 59. Chapter 57
  • 60. Chapter 58
  • 61. Chapter 59
  • 62. Chapter 60
  • 63. Chapter 61
  • 64. Chapter 62
  • 65. Chapter 63
  • 66. Chapter 64
  • 67. Chapter 65
  • 68. Chapter 66
  • 69. Chapter 67
  • 70. Chapter 68
  • 71. Chapter 69
  • 72. Chapter 70
  • 73. Chapter 71
  • 74. Chapter 72
  • 75. Chapter 73
  • 76. Chapter 74
  • 77. Chapter 75
  • 78. Chapter 76
  • 79. Chapter 77
  • 80. Chapter 78
  • 81. Chapters 79
  • 82. Chapters 80
  • 83. Chapters 81
  • 84. Chapters 82
  • 85. Chapter 83
  • 86. Chapter 84
  • 87. Chapter 85
  • 88. Chapter 86
  • 89. Chapter 87
  • 90. Chapter 88
  • 91. Chapter 89
  • 92. Chapter 90
  • 93. Chapter 91
  • 94. Chapter 92
  • 95. Chapter 93
  • 96. Chapter 94
  • 97. Chapter 95
  • 98. Chapter 96
  • 99. Chapter 97
  • 100. Chapter 98
  • 101. Chapter 99
  • 102. Chapter 100
  • 103. Chapter 101
  • 104. Chapter 102
  • 105. Chapter 104
  • 106. Chapter 104
  • 107. Chapter 105
  • 108. Chapter 106
  • 109. Chapter 107
  • 110. Chapter 108
  • 111. Chapter 109
  • 112. Chapter 110
  • 113. Chapter 111
  • 114. Chapter 112
  • 115. Chapter 113
  • 116. Chapter 114
  • 117. Chapter 115
  • 118. Chapter 116
  • 119. Chapter 117
  • 120. Chapter 118
  • 121. Chapter 119
  • 122. Chapter 120
  • 123. Chapter 121
  • 124. Chapter 122
  • 125. Chapter 123
  • 126. Chapter 124
  • 127. Chapter 125
  • 128. Chapter 126
  • 129. Chapter 127
  • 130. Chapter 128
  • 131. Chapter 129
  • 132. Chapter 130
  • 133. Chapter 131
  • 134. Chapter 132
  • 135. Chapter 133
  • 136. Chapter 134
  • 137. Chapter 135
  • 138. Chapter 136
  • 139. Chapter 137
  • 140. Chapter 138
  • 141. Chapter 139
  • 142. Chapter 140
  • 143. Chapter 141
  • 144. Chapter 142
  • 145. Chapter 143
  • 146. Chapter 144
  • 147. Chapter 145
  • 148. Chapter 146
  • 149. Chapter 147
  • 150. Chapter 148
  • 151. Chapter 149
  • 152. Chapter 150
  • 153. Chapter 151
  • 154. Chapter 152
  • 155. Chapter 153
  • 156. Chapter 154
  • 157. Chapter 155
  • 158. Chapter 156
  • 159. Chapter 157
  • 160. Chapter 158
  • 161. Chapter 159
  • 162. Chapter 160
  • 163. Chapter 161
  • 164. Chapter 162
  • 165. Chapter 163
  • 166. Chapter 164
  • 167. Chapter 165
  • 168. Chapter 166
  • 169. Chapter 167
  • 170. Chapter 168
  • 171. Chapter 169
  • 172. Chapter 170
  • 173. Chapter 171
  • 174. Chapter 172
  • 175. Chapter 173
  • 176. Chapter 174
  • 177. Chapter 175
  • 178. Chapter 176
  • 179. Chapter 177
  • 180. Chapter 178
  • 181. Chapter 179
  • 182. Chapter 180
  • 183. Chapter 181
  • 184. Chapter 182
  • 185. Chapter 183
  • 186. Chapter 184
  • 187. Chapter 185
  • 188. Chapter 186
  • 189. Chapter 187 - The Final Chapter
  • 190. Side Story - 1

Chapter 1 - Part 1

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

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***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed what you have read, do consider tipping us a little through: https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow. Once we receive 6$, an advance chapter will be posted as a thank you. Don’t forget to mention the series that you’re supporting!

Chapter 1 - Part 2

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me now has extra chapters up on kofi-shop!  Buy them now, only at https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow/shop ! Tier 1 with 3 advance chaps is for 5$, tier 2 with 7 advance chaps is for 12$, and tier 3 with 10 advance chapters is for 18$~

***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed what you have read, do consider tipping us a little through: https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow. Once we receive 6$, an advance chapter will be posted as a thank you. Don’t forget to mention the series that you’re supporting!

Chapter 2 - Part 1

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me now has extra chapters up on kofi-shop!  Buy them now, only at https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow/shop ! Tier 1 with 3 advance chaps is for 5$, tier 2 with 7 advance chaps is for 12$, and tier 3 with 10 advance chapters is for 18$~

***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
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Chapter 2 - Part 2

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***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
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Chapter 3

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

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***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
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Chapter 4

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

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***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
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Chapter 5

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me now has extra chapters up on kofi-shop!  Buy them now, only at https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow/shop ! Tier 1 with 3 advance chaps is for 5$, tier 2 with 7 advance chaps is for 12$, and tier 3 with 10 advance chapters is for 18$~

***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

***

Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

***
Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed what you have read, do consider tipping us a little through: https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow. Once we receive 6$, an advance chapter will be posted as a thank you. Don’t forget to mention the series that you’re supporting!

Chapter 6

Huge thanks to H for the kofi! (7/10)

My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me now has extra chapters up on kofi-shop!  Buy them now, only at https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow/shop ! Tier 1 with 3 advance chaps is for 5$, tier 2 with 7 advance chaps is for 12$, and tier 3 with 10 advance chapters is for 18$~

***

“It’s nothing.”

Lelia answered calmly and looked out of the window.

[Now that I know they are still suspicious of me, I need to get the Holy Relic, heal Kalix, and get the Philosopher’s Stone as quickly as possible.]

She felt like the path forward was pitch dark in front of her. Ever since she escaped the fate of the original story when she was young, she hasn’t been so scared of death.

She feared that she would die at the hands of her friends, which was the scariest thing to her. Lelia thought that if she really did die at her friends’ hands, she would not be able to reveal the truth to them. Even if she revealed the truth to them at the moment before her death, she would die because of the Golden Words spell.

[If they knew the truth, they would certainly feel guilty and sad…]

Like how in the original story, Emperor Perseus grieves when he learns that Lelia was his biological daughter.

So even if she were to die by the hands of her friends, she would rather die as ‘Leo’s enemy’

Her friends can take complete revenge for Leo’s death, so that they can live the rest of their days in peace.

Of course, she will try to prevent that from happening, one way or another.

***

The ball was reserved only for the young nobles of the aristocracy. The organizer, Princess Julianna, said it was a place for all the ladies of the capital to attend. As if to prove it, there were a lot of beautifully dressed unmarried noblewomen. There were many noblemen as well, but looking at the numbers, it seemed that not many of them were required to participate.

Cedric and Damien seemed to have joined in to save their sister’s honour. Lelia saw them having fun chatting with some young noble ladies.

“The atmosphere is a bit strange.” Romeo remarked, as he held a glass of champagne and swirled it lightly.

Lelia was standing near the terrace with Romeo after making eye contact with Princess Julianna, her ladies-in-waiting, and Ruth, who she saw in the distance.

“What?”

When Lelia asked, Romeo pointed the tip of his chin to one place.

Looking there, a young woman glanced awkwardly around. Upon closer inspection, it was the red haired lady that she had seen at the first tea party.

[Did they say her name was Grace?]

That’s what she remembered anyway, because she was one of Julianna’s ladies-in-waiting. She was the young woman that Lelia inquired about at the private tea party.

“And look over there.”

When she looked at another place Romeo had pointed to, young women and men had gathered.

When she paid close attention, they were pointing fingers at Grace from afar and laughing to each other.

“There again.”

Romeo pointed to another place.

Princess Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, were seen.

They were talking while looking at the red haired Grace, and laughing at her in the distance.

“ Oh…”

Lelia immediately understood what Romeo was saying.

In the aristocratic world, it was very common to openly bully someone.

She heard a lot of similar stories in the Superion Territory. The actions of many young nobles were similar.

But now, it was a little tricky.

At first glance, it seemed that the young men and women gathered over there were tormenting one young noblewoman …

[The reality seems to be that Julianna, and her ladies-in-waiting, are the main instigators.]

It was clear to her that a number of the gathered men looked at Julianna’s ladies and gave them a nod.

“Some of us rolled onto the battlefield to fight the Dragon to keep the peace… While other nobles stayed home to play these kinds of games. Isn’t it funny?”

Contrary to his words, Romeo was smiling brightly.

Lelia also felt badly for her friends. She ate and slept in a comfortable place, while her friends fought hard on the battlefield.

“I should go to the terrace and rest. Play well and come to me when you need me.”

After saying that, Romeo left.

“…”

As she was left alone, Lelia was choking on the tension.

It was uncomfortable because some nobles kept glancing at her… After Romeo left, everyone looked at her openly. They seemed to have decided that it would be easier to talk to her because she was alone now.

[I can’t run away.]

Her eyes met with Ruth, who was looking at her from afar.

He mouthed something to her and mimed clinking a glass.

When she looked closely, he meant for her to act out the role of a playboy quickly.

Cedric and Damian were in their position, so he definitely wanted to be compared.

The better Lelia played her flirt role, the more Ruth seemed to think he was going to get points.

[Annoying b******.]

Lelia didn’t agree with Ruth’s plan, she just followed through with it.

If Ruth feels that this is the easiest way.

[He will confess sooner when his heart is at ease.]

After clearing her throat, Lelia began to smile at any noblewoman who met her eyes.

As if her mindfulness was recognized, some young ladies approached and talked to her.

They were ecstatic to see Lelia’s appearance, some even praised it as much more beautiful than Donatelli’s painting.

Lelia repeated in her head, ‘Like a flirt, like a flirt.’

Meanwhile,

A small commotion broke out on one side of the room.

She went over there with the girl she was talking to, and found the girl named Grace, whom she had seen earlier.

“Hey Miss Grace, are you still stalking me?”

“No… I never did that in the first place…”

“How can you be so rude? If you keep doing this, I can’t even stand to look at you.”

Miss Grace had a pitiful appearance that looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She’s bawling in front of him… .

‘Is that you, Prince Damien?’

It was Prince Damian with his silver hair neatly tucked back.

He was glaring at Miss Grace, but Lelia had no idea what he was angry about.

People were looking around and snickering.

Lelia asked the young girl next to her.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh… that… .”

The young girl blushed as she looked at Lelia, and then she spoke quickly.

“Actually, it is not enough that Miss Grace has a crush on Prince Damian, but there were rumors that she was stalking. Terrible, isn’t it?”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes, today it seems that she found out what Prince Damien’s outfit was in advance and they came dressed like a couple. Isn’t it really creepy?”

“.…”

As the young lady said, Prince Damien was wearing a navy blue and gold suit, and Grace was wearing a navy blue and gold dress.

“So shameless. How could she do such a thing when she was one of Julianna’s companions?”

Lelia looked back at the scene of the disturbance, people continuing to gossip quietly about the young lady.

Miss Grace had a really dejected expression on her face.

Prince Damien was laughing in her face, this made Grace really frightened and it was a pitiful sight.

Prince Cedric, who was watching, stepped forward and the commotion was quickly put to rest.

The nobles rejoined the party in twos and threes.

But her eyes stayed fixed on Grace, who was standing alone.

Everyone was talking about her.

[She is too timid.]

Miss Grace held back her tears and kept her shoulders upright, perhaps keeping her position in response to the rumors. If she runs away from the ball, people will take it as truth.

Watching her with a sad heart, Lelia suddenly had a good idea.

In plain terms, Lelia’s purpose was to look detestable to Cedric and Damien.

That’s exactly what Ruth wanted, too.

Ruth wanted to show his superiority and reliability by undermining Sir Raymond.

That’s how he wanted to appeal to Julianna’s family.

What if Lelia sided with young Miss Grace and Ruth turned up as per the plan?

Cedric and Damien will naturally take Ruth’s side.

The same goes for Julianna.

The secret and childish quarrels of the aristocratic circles are more emotional than the original big political fights.

[I’m sorry to use you as bait…]
Lelia really felt sorry for Miss Grace.

[Let’s go talk to her.]
She doesn’t know if the girl actually stalked Damien. It’s probably just a rumour, right?

Furthermore, seeing a group of men and women laughing at Miss Grace, she was convinced that it was Julianna and her companions.

They were all laughing at Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

It was laughter full of malicious pleasure.

It was never expected for Lelia to sit on the sidelines of the ball.

[Oh, no way.]
Lelia suddenly remembered what she had skimmed through the original story.

It was about how Cedric and Damien scolded the young nobles who were jealous of Julianna.

There was no specific episode, but it was a phrase to show how unusual Cedric and Prince Damien were.

[I don’t know, those princes don’t care about me anyway.]
Lelia shook her head and soon walked to Miss Grace, who was standing alone.

The sound of footsteps rang through the hall.

It was just before the performers began to play music, so there was silence.

There were a lot of people watching Lelia in the first place, and they looked surprised.

She approached Grace, who was standing alone as a laughing stock.

Grace was the woman whom Prince Damien had openly put to shame. Which also meant that she should never be on his side.

If she sided with Miss Grace, she would be slighting Prince Damian.

It was the tacit rule of the social world.

However, in the eyes of people, ‘Sir Raymond’ was not a noble of the Auraria Empire.

So they looked surprised at her actions, since they thought she would act in a similar manner.

“Miss Grace.”
When Lelia appeared in front of her, Grace opened her mouth in surprise.

“Oh, hello, Sir Raymond.”

“I saw you at the tea party a while ago.”

“Yes….”
Lelia smiled softly and handed her a glass of champagne.

Miss Grace looked nervously at the ladies-in-waiting with Princess Julianna.

“Well, Sir Raymond….”
If you’re with me there might be useless misunderstandings about you, was what she was about to say.

The performers began to play slow, elegant tunes.

“Miss Grace. Can I request the first dance?”
Grace was shocked by Lelia’s question and hesitated.

“Is it more uncomfortable if I’m around you?”

“No, that’s not it. If you stay with me, you will be criticized by others. You don’t have to help me.”

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Translator’s note: I swear, the twins are too much. -_- Poor Grace. Even though Julianna is portrayed to be the nicest character in the novel, to me, she seems to have so many faces and it gets confusing and annoying at times. I know she is spoiled by her parents and brothers, but can she be a little considerate? She was abused by her biological father, yet she allowed Lelia to apologize to her a hundred times back then when she was in the Imperial Castle, and now she is standing there and seeing a woman being ridiculed in front of her. 🙂

The author carefully portrays and unfolds different sides of Julianna which gives us more insight to her actual role in the novel.

Editor’s Note: I have a feeling that the original novel was told from Julianna’s perspective, and in her eyes everyone loves her and she’s a wonderful person. I think that’s why there’s an inconsistency between Julianna in the novel and the REAL Julianna. It explains the difference with Ruth and the brothers as well.

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Chapter 7