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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: New Rival

Mone: Take your seats.

Girls: Sir! Is it true that you visited that weird girl yesterday?

Mone: Weird? Mm? Cloue, yes.

Boys: Isn't student-teacher relationships forbidden?

Mone: Huh!?

He looked at Leon and...

Mone: "You!!"

Leon: "I didn't say anything!"

Mone: Actually, we're cousins.

Boys: No way!

Mone: Hah...

At home, Cloue sat on the bed holding a book.

Cloue: Le...on...

She then read the book.

Lunchtime

Principal: Good day to you all.

Shiuo: Good day.

Principal: Do you have any questions about the school?

Shiuo: None.

Principal: In that case, we'll just show you around the campus.

Shiuo: Thank you.

---

In the classroom,

Leon: Mm?

Boy: Leon?

Leon: Ah... nothing.

Principal: Now, it's lunch break.

Shiuo: Hmm... I heard the Prince of England is here?

Principal: That's correct, but he asked to keep his identity hidden.

Shiuo: Hmph... that's natural. It would cause a stir otherwise.

Principal: Haha...

Shiuo: May I also... ?

Principal: No problem. Let's go.

---

When the girls returned to the classroom,

Boy: What's going on?

Girl: The principal's with a handsome guy touring the campus.

Boy: "Handsome?" Haha, are you looking for him?

Girl 2: They're both up to Leon's standard.

Boy: Eh?

Girl: I wish his class was here.

Girl 2: But I think he's already in his second year.

Girl: Too bad~

---

In the afternoon, Cloue had fallen asleep while reading.

Mone: That's it for now.

Girls: Sir, who was the person with the principal earlier?

Mone: Ah, a transfer student. He'll start tomorrow.

Girls: What year is he?

Mone: I'm not sure. By the way, I'll return your test papers tomorrow. Those with red marks, be prepared for a supplementary exam.

Everyone: Eh!?

Mone: Be careful on your way home.

Leon: Sir.

---

In the Faculty Room

Leon: The person who visited earlier is the child of the #1 dealer.

Mone: You're right.

Leon: Why is he here?

Mone: That's what I'm asking you.

Leon: Seriously...

Mone: Seriously. But he said he's looking for something. What is it that you're looking for here?

Leon: Tsk...

Leon quickly left the room.

---

As he hurried out of the classroom,

Shiuo: We meet again, Prince Leon.

Leon: Oh, I didn't expect to see you here. What are you doing here?

Shiuo: Same goes for you. I didn't expect you to be out of the palace.

Leon: I have no obligation to tell you my purpose here.

Shiuo: Hmm... looks like we're both looking for the same thing.

Leon: Don't tell me...

Shiuo: It's an honor to meet the brave Prince of the West Kingdom. I am the direct descendant of the South Kingdom, Shiuo Sou.

Leon: Prince...?

Shiuo: From your reaction, it seems you haven't remembered everything yet? Sorry, don't worry, all your memories will come back on their own.

---

At the Mansion

Leon: Faye.

Faye: Yes?

Leon: Give me a report on the four kingdoms.

Faye: Yes, Your Highness.

Leon: No, the book... "Truth Behind Lies."

Faye: Understood.

Leon: Rion, give me a profile on Shiuo Sou.

Rion: Y-Yes, Your Highness.

---

Back at Cloue's Home

Cloue's mother: I'm home.

Cloue: Welcome home.

Cloue's mother: How are you feeling?

Cloue: I'm fine now.

Cloue's mother: Are you still dreaming?

Cloue: Mm.

Cloue's mother: Do you want me to go with you on Sunday?

Cloue: I'd rather rest...

Cloue's mother: No! I'm going with you.

Cloue: Haha...

(Ding dong)

Cloue's mother: Just a moment~

Mone: Good evening.

Cloue's mother: Come in.

---

At the Dining Table

Mone: Auntie~

Cloue held a knife and glared at Mone.

Cloue's mother: Cloue...

Cloue: Tsk...

As they ate,

Mone: Hah...

While eating...

Mone: Sigh...

Mama: That sounds heavy. What's the matter?

Mone: I'm sorry to bring this up, but we're getting another transfer student.

Mama: Really?

Mone: And there's a high chance they'll be in Cloue's class.

Cloue: (pausing mid-bite) Oh...

A little later...

Mone: Thank you for the meal. I'll head out now. See you tomorrow!

Cloue: I'll go take a bath.

Mone: Auntie, thank you again.

Mama: Take care, Mone.

Midnight

Cloue: (murmuring in the dark) This is my fault...

Leon: Don't say that. None of this is your fault.

Cloue: But... because of me, everything is spiraling out of control. A war is going to start.

Leon: That's not going to happen. I swear, we won't let it.

Cloue: (voice trembling) Leon...

Cloue: Le...on...

At the dining table...

Mama: If it's too much for you, don't push yourself to go to school. You need to rest.

Cloue: (softly) I'm fine now. Please, take care on your way out.

Mama: (smiling faintly) Alright... I'm leaving.

On the way to school...

Leon: Yo!

(As always, ignored.)

Leon: I heard they're posting the exam results today.

Cloue: Hmm...

Leon: By the way, about the book you're holding-

Cloue: (interrupting, curtly) Leave me alone.

Leon: (quietly) Cloue...

At the shoe locker, students rushed to check the results posted in the hallway. But Cloue didn't seem interested.

Boy: Whoa, as expected from the "weird" one. She's scary-smart.

Girl: No way! That can't be right.

Leon: (overhearing) What's happening?

Boy: (grinning) The "weird" one beat you. Surprising, huh?

(Leon glanced at the board...)

Leon: (in disbelief) Huh?

Girl: Better luck next time, genius.

Leon: (staring at the board) I'm... second place?

In the classroom, Cloue sat quietly, absorbed in her book, as though none of it mattered.

Leon: You're incredible, you know that?

(Cloue didn't look up.)

Leon: You're the first person who's ever beaten me.

Boy: Heh, were you always top-ranked at your last school?

Leon: (smirking) Of course.

Girls: We're going to talk to Sir about this!

Leon: There's no need for that.

When Mone entered...

Girls: Sir! Why is Leon only in second place?

Mone: (frowning) What?

Boy: Obviously, he's smarter than the "weird" one.

Mone: (pausing, tone icy) "Weird"...

Leon (to himself): "This is bad..."

Mone: Are you suggesting the exam was unfair?

Everyone: Y-Yes...

Leon (to himself): "She's mad."

Cloue: (quietly sighs)

In front of the class...

Teacher: Sir?

Mone: You create the exam questions.

Teacher: But-

Mone: Any question will do. Let them prove their point.

Girls: A-Any question?

Mone: Is there a problem?

Girls: N-No, sir...

Boys: (whispering) You're really making things worse.

Girls: W-We didn't mean...

After 50 grueling questions...

Teacher: (speechless) P-Perfect.

Cloue quietly returned to her seat, unfazed.

Boy: Don't let it bother you, Leon.

Mone: (coldly) Any more questions?

Everyone: N-No, sir...

(The school bell rang.)

Cloue: (under her breath) Sigh...

Here's the translated and slightly enhanced version of your scene:

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Lunch Break

Leon: "Shall we eat togeth-wait, she's fast."

Behind the gym.

Fan Club President: "Yo, weirdo."

She turned her back and ignored those waiting for her, but...

Fan Club President: "You're not leaving until you understand your place."

Member 1: "Can't you speak?"

Member 2: "You're really strange."

They pushed her aside.

Member 3: "Don't get cocky just because Mr. Leon notices you."

President: "He's kind and helpful, especially to people like you. So, leave this place."

Cloue: Panting "...If only I could."

President: "What did you say!?"

Member 1: "Did you hear that? She spoke!"

They threw her lunch and grabbed her.

President: "You don't belong here!"

She slapped Cloue.

Mone: "Cloue-what are you doing!?"

The five girls scattered and left Cloue behind.

Mone: "Are you okay?"

Cloue tried to stand, silently picking up the mess.

---

In the office.

Teacher: "Ms. Cloue, you need to speak up so we can know the truth. What did they do to you?"

The five bullies stood in the corner, avoiding everyone's eyes.

Principal: "Why did you do this to her?"

Mone: "Jealousy."

Teacher: "Excuse me?"

Principal: Sighs "If Ms. Cloue refuses to speak, we can't take this up with their parents. Ms. Cloue, is it okay for them to go unpunished?"

Cloue: "It doesn't make a difference anyway."

Teacher: "Ms. Cloue-"

Mone: "I'll talk to her personally."

Principal: "Thank you, Mr. Mone."

Teacher: "As for you five, if this happens again, you know what's coming."

President: Clicks tongue.

---

Outside the office.

Mone: "I'll take you to the clinic."

---

In the classroom.

Boy: "Where should we go later?"

Leon: "Huh?"

Boy: "That talk in the principal's office will probably take a while."

Moments later, Mone and Cloue returned.

Leon: "Cloue!?"

Mone: "Everyone, take your seats."

Leon: "What happened to her!?"

Mone: "If you have issues with your classmates, speak to us. Everything can be resolved through discussion-not through violence. Even if you're young, your parents will bear the consequences of your actions."

Girl: "Sir?"

Leon: "Sir-"

Mone: Clicking his tongue

The class fell silent.

---

After School.

Mone: "Ms. Cloue, come to the office after visiting the clinic."

Leon: "I'll come with-"

As Leon reached out to her, she slapped his hand away.

Girl: "Why did you-"

Leon: "Cloue-"

But she gave him a cold glare before leaving the room.

Girls: "Ugh, she's so annoying. People are helping her, and that's how she acts? She should just transfer school."

Bang! Leon slammed his desk.

Boy: "W-Whoa..."

Leon: "Don't speak ill of someone you don't even know."

Girls: "Le-Leon?"

He grabbed his bag and stormed out of the room.

---

In the clinic.

Nurse: "That's all. Come back tomorrow, and we'll change the bandage."

Cloue: "Thank you."

Nurse: "I know you don't want to involve Mr. Mone, but relying on others isn't a bad thing."

Cloue: "I don't need help."

Nurse: "But they won't stop."

Cloue: "It's all the same anyway."

Nurse: Sighs "You haven't changed. You're too kind."

The nurse hugged her, while Leon stood silently outside the door, listening.

---

At Home.

Cloue: "You should go home."

Mone: "But-"

Cloue: "Please."

She quickly shut the door.

Mone: "Cloue..."

---

At the Mansion.

Rion: "Prince Leon, there's a call from the palace."

Leon: "What did they say?"

Rion: "They're asking you to return."

Faye: "Prince, regarding the book-there are no remaining copies."

Leon: "That's impossible."

Rion: "Leon-"

Leon: Clicking his tongue "Not now. I'll call Father."

Rion: "Understood."

---

In His Room.

Leon: "Why are you asking me to return?"

King: "You can't stay there any longer."

Leon: "Is this about the book?"

The king remained silent.

Leon: "The prince of the South Kingdom is here, and he mentioned he's looking for the same thing as I am."

King: "You're leaving next week."

Leon: "Father-!"

Call ended.

Leon: Clicking his tongue "Damn it..."

Rion: "Prince Leon..."

Leon: "I'll uncover the truth, no matter what."

---

Here's the scene translated into English with a deeper tone to enhance its emotions and atmosphere:

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Midnight

Cloue: "That's... not true..."

Maid: "I'm sorry, but it's the truth. The prince of the West Kingdom died while evacuating the townspeople."

King: "We're close to conquering the West Kingdom."

Cloue: "Father..."

King: "Thanks to you, my daughter, everything is going according to plan."

Cloue: "No... no!"

She woke up gasping.

---

At the Dining Table

Mone's cheek was slightly red.

Mama: "Finally, you're awake."

Mone: "What did you dream about this time?"

Cloue: "The princess discovered that her father, the king, used her to conquer the West Kingdom."

Mone: "Just like in the book?"

Cloue: "Mm."

Mama: "Does that mean you're almost finished?"

Cloue: "Mm."

Mama: "Dear, have you thought about transferring schools-"

Cloue: "That's not necessary."

Mama: "But Mone mentioned what happened to you yesterday."

Cloue: Clicks tongue.

Mone: "Auntie-"

Mama: "I can't bear seeing you get hurt."

Cloue: "I'm sorry."

Mama: "That's not what I want to hear from you."

Cloue: "I can handle it."

Mama: "Cloue..."

Mone: "Don't worry, Auntie, I'll look after her."

Mama: "Mm..."

---

On the Way to School

Leon: "Good morning, Sir!"

Mone gave him a sharp look.

Leon: "What's with the mood? Yo!"

As usual, Cloue ignored him.

Leon: Sighs.

Mone: "I'll walk with you-"

Cloue: "I can walk on my own."

Mone: "But-"

Leon: "Don't worry, Sir, I'll walk with her."

Cloue: "That's not necessary."

She left him behind at the clinic.

---

At the Clinic

Nurse: "All done. Be careful next time."

Cloue: "Thank you."

Upon exiting, Leon appeared.

Leon: "Yo!"

---

On the Way to the Classroom

Leon: "Tell me-what happened yesterday?"

She remained silent.

Leon: "Cloue..."

When they entered the classroom, the board had scribbles:

"Weird! Suck-up! Nerd! Die! You don't belong here!"

Leon: "Who wrote this!?"

Girls: "W-We... It was already there when we arrived..."

Boys: "Take it easy..."

Cloue silently erased the writings.

Leon: "Whoever did this will pay."

Cloue: "Don't bother."

Leon: "Aren't you angry!?"

Cloue: "Why?"

Leon: "Why!? They're treating you like this-"

Cloue: "This is normal."

Leon: "What are you even saying!?"

Cloue: "You don't understand, so don't interfere."

Girls: "He's helping you, and that's-"

Cloue: "'Helping'? Or pitying?"

Suddenly, there was clapping from the doorway.

Shiuo: "That's so you. No words left, huh?"

Leon: Clicks tongue.

---

Introduction of the Transfer Student

Mone: "Let me introduce your new classmate."

Shiuo: "I'm Sou Shiuo. Nice to meet you."

Mone: "You'll sit beside Leon."

Shiuo: "Just so you know, if anyone dares to hurt Cloue, they'll answer to me."

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After Class

Mone: "What happened earlier?"

The class remained silent.

Mone: "Ms. Cloue?"

Cloue: "There was dirt written on the board."

Mone: "Dirt?"

He inspected the board.

Mone: "What did it say?"

No one spoke.

Shiuo: "Afraid of being dragged into it? That's human nature."

Mone: "Mr. Shiuo?"

Shiuo: "Just speaking the truth."

Mone: Sighs.

---

Lunch Break

The atmosphere was tense.

Shiuo: "Where are you going?"

Cloue ignored him and left.

---

At the Rooftop

Leon: "This is frustrating!"

Shiuo: "Annoying, isn't it?"

Leon: "You..."

Shiuo: "If I were you, I'd go back to the palace. You don't belong here."

Leon: "Think you can make me?"

Shiuo: "Hmph. Haven't you found a copy?"

Leon: "How-"

Shiuo showed him a book.

Leon: "That book... it's the same."

Shiuo: "So, you've seen Cloue's book."

Leon: "How did you get a copy?"

Shiuo: "Why don't you figure it out? That's what you're good at, right?"

Leon: Clicks tongue.

---

Behind the Gym

Mone: "Your mom mentioned she'll go with you to the counselor tomorrow."

Cloue: "Mm."

Mone: "I keep getting unusual students lately."

Cloue: "Mm."

Mone: Sighs.

---

After School

Shiuo: "Cloue-"

But she was already gone.

Shiuo: "She's fast."

---

At the Library

While Cloue was reading, Leon approached.

Leon: "About that book..."

Cloue closed it and stood.

Leon: "Clo...ue..."

She walked out, and he followed.

---

At the School Gate

Shiuo: "I'll take her home-"

Leon grabbed him.

Shiuo: "Get in the car."

Leon: "Cloue!"

Cloue entered the car with Shiuo, and they drove off.

Rion: "Shall I follow them?"

Leon: "No need."

---

Here's a deeper, more reflective translation of the scene:

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At the park,

They sat side by side on the bench, and Shiuo silently handed a handkerchief to Cloue.

Cloue: "I already have one."

Shiuo: "Did you finish it?"

Cloue: "Hmm?"

Shiuo: "The book."

Cloue: "Hmm..."

Shiuo then revealed his own copy of the book.

Cloue: "You have one too?"

Shiuo: "Yes. Perhaps, when you're ready, I'll share with you everything I know."

Cloue: "Hmm..."

After escorting her home:

Cloue: "Thank you."

Shiuo: "No need for thanks."

Cloue swiftly retreated to her room, locking herself away in her thoughts.

---

The following morning,

Mama: "Cloue?"

Mama found her asleep by the door. Upon opening it:

Mama: "You didn't change your clothes? What happened?"

Cloue: "I'm just getting things in order, Mama."

---

Later at the hospital,

Mama: "Good morning."

Nathiel: "Good morning. Are you the...?"

Mama: "I'm Cloue's mother."

Nathiel: "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Nathiel. Shall we begin?"

Cloue: "There's no need."

Mama: "Huh?"

Nathiel: "Why do you say that?"

Cloue: "I know everything now."

Mama: "Wait, what are you saying?"

Nathiel: "Let her speak."

Cloue: "I am the direct descendant of Princess Cleo Eastivia, the princess of the East Kingdom."

Nathiel: "What do you know about her?"

Cloue: "She was the former lover of Prince Leon Westeria. Their love caused a great war, and she was imprisoned. She dreamed of being free and seeing the world, so she was allowed to travel to the West Kingdom."

Mama: "This... story..."

Nathiel: "Do you remember anything?"

Mama: "My mother often told me about this."

Nathiel: "There are many who claim that the book about the Four Kingdoms is just fiction, but the author said it's based on real events."

Mama: "So... what does this mean?"

Nathiel: "As Cloue said, she is the direct descendant of the princess."

Mama: "But why don't I remember anything?"

Nathiel: "Only a few are able to recall the past. Does your mother remember?"

Cloue: "It's my grandmother's parents."

Nathiel: "But they still haven't found the answer?"

Cloue: "No..."

Nathiel: "So, Ms. Cloue, is everything in the book true?"

Cloue: "Not everything."

Nathiel: "Do you know what you should do next?"

Cloue: "That is..."

Nathiel: "Have you met Prince Leon?"

Cloue: "No."

Nathiel: "What will you do when you find him?"

Cloue was silent.

Nathiel: "Don't you feel the same way the princess did?"

Cloue: "Hmm..."

Nathiel: "You don't have to hesitate anymore. You can end the long-held regret and sorrow she carried. Do what must be done. Right now, I advise you to follow your heart, not your mind."

Cloue: "I'll try."

Nathiel: "Hmm! I won't delve into the past anymore. I know you can do it, Princess."

Cloue: "Heh..."

Nathiel: "I'll speak with your mother now. Wait for me outside."

The nurse escorted Cloue outside.

---

Nathiel spoke to Mama:

Nathiel: "I know you find this hard to believe. Perhaps this is why Cloue hasn't said anything to you-so you wouldn't worry."

Mama: "If everything is true... then... I've been letting her face this alone..."

Nathiel: "She just didn't want to worry you. Her cousin mentioned that since her father passed away, she's changed. I'm sure her heart is still closed, which is why she was chosen."

Mama: "How can I help her?"

Nathiel: "Give her moral support. And, if possible, help her reconnect with family."

Mama: "Hmm... Thank you very much."

---

In the waiting room:

Shiuo: "Cloue?"

He handed her a juice and sat beside her.

Shiuo: "Counseling?"

Cloue: "What about you?"

Shiuo: "I'm just visiting my sibling."

Cloue: "Dr. Nathiel?"

Shiuo: "Mm. How are you feeling now?"

Cloue: "I'm confused."

Shiuo: "Can we talk?"

When Mama came out:

Shiuo: "Good morning."

Mama: "Good morning."

Nathiel: "Shiuo? Oh, this is my younger brother, Shiuo."

Shiuo: "Nice to meet you."

Mama: "Nice to meet you too."

Nathiel: "This is Cloue's mother."

Mama: "Shall we go?"

Cloue: "Can you go ahead?"

Mama: "Huh?"

Shiuo: "If it's okay with you?"

Nathiel: "Don't worry, they're the same."

Mama: "The same?"

Nathiel: "Shiuo will take Ms. Cloue home."

Shiuo: "Mm!"

---

At the airport,

Leon: "Faye, you stay behind."

Rion: "That's not possible!"

Leon: "Watch over Cloue."

Faye: "Understood."

Rion: "Faye!?"

Leon: "Let's go, Rion."

---

In the park,

Shiuo: "By the way, we haven't properly introduced ourselves. Nice to meet you, Princess Cloue Eastivia. My name is Shiuo Sou, the direct descendant of the Prince of the South Kingdom."

Cloue: "South..."

Shiuo: "Just like my brother said, I too have dreamed of the past through my ancestor's memories."

Cloue: "The book."

Shiuo: "It's from my grandfather. Just like me, he remembers it too."

Cloue: "Does the book talk about the history of the South?"

Shiuo: "Mm. Every direct descendant has their own book. The truth is, it was presented as if it was written by an author to determine the next successor, and sometimes the memories of the holder get triggered."

Cloue: "What about the West and North?"

Shiuo: "The West Prince, Prince Leon Westeria-you know who he is, but you don't want to admit it to yourself. As for the North Prince... I haven't met him yet, but I'm sure he'll make his presence known to you."

Cloue: "Aren't you going to ask where the 'r

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