Chapter 1

"The Holy Maiden Soaris is sentenced to 300 years of imprisonment."

I couldn't think of anything.

Why am I standing in court?

Why am I being tried by the kingdom?

Suddenly, knights burst into my bedroom in the mansion, and things progressed at an incredible speed from there.

My memory is hazy from the moment the knights found the ultra-magic water under my bed, in the bookshelf, and in the wardrobe.

"Using the position of Holy Maiden to possess and use the banned magic drug ultra-magic water is a heinous act of betrayal against the people."

"That's not true... I didn't use anything like that!"

I protested desperately, but the judge didn't change his expression.

The dignitaries of the country were whispering to each other.

They were saying things like, "She's a disappointment, it was all a facade, it concerns the country's prestige, she should be executed."

They were saying things I wanted to block out with my hands.

"However, in consideration of your past achievements, 300 years of imprisonment is deemed appropriate. Soaris, do you have anything to say?"

"I didn't do it! Please investigate again!"

"Onee-sama, you're making a spectacle of yourself."

My younger sister, Ridea, was sneering. I never suspected her.

When a demon king appeared in the east to threaten the country, I went to defeat him. When the evil god was revived, I fought and destroyed it.

When I returned to the capital, everyone waved and cheered.

My father and mother embraced me and welcomed me back.

The table was set with lavish dishes that wouldn't disgrace a noble family.

They were all things we liked, and I was truly happy.

Ridea also rejoiced as if it were her own victory.

"I have etched Onee-sama's achievements into my memory. But to think they were all due to the power amplification effect of ultra-magic water... I didn't want to believe it."

"Ridea...!"

Ridea is now sitting in the witness stand.

--- You have great power, so you can make many people happy

--- If you are kind to people, they will smile. But first, you must smile.

The first time I made my parents happy was when I was born.

Thanks to them, I learned the beauty of making people smile.

Inspired, I overwhelmed adult magicians at the age of seven.

At ten, I entered the magic academy and was praised for having the same level of skill as a court magician during my studies.

I graduated in one year and became a court magician at the unprecedented age of eleven, causing a stir throughout the country.

From then until I was sixteen, I was called a Holy Maiden and was very active.

I was kind to Ridea and treated her with a smile. So why?

"Evidence was found in Onee-sama's room. It's impossible to believe."

"It's unnatural for knights to suddenly appear and pinpoint the location so quickly!"

I didn't want to believe it. I never locked my room.

I didn't think it was necessary.

But now, there's no way to deny it.

Ridea, my family, framed me.

"Onee-sama, as your sister, I beg you. Admit your guilt and atone."

"Ridea, why are you doing this!"

"Everyone, it's time."

"What are you saying..."

Before I knew it, chains had appeared around my neck and were wrapping around me.

On either side were black hemispheres, and the chains were coming from them.

"Th-This, could it be...!"

"Of course, Onee-sama! It's impressive that you know so much, I'm happy as your sister!"

"The ultra-magic water and this... where and how did you get them!"

"I don't understand what you're saying. Surely you don't think I could do such a thing?"

Ridea approached me, unable to move, and leaned in close, smiling more maliciously.

"You get tripped up because you look down on people. Ah, now you're tied up."

"Sealing magic using banned magical tools... how and when did you...?"

"The preparation was exhausting, and I had some help, over a period of time. Most importantly, I needed Onee-sama to let her guard down. The 300-year imprisonment sentence is just one of the fakes."

"Help...?"

Even while bound, I looked around as long as my head was free.

The dignitaries with contempt and anger on their faces.

The king and queen who had evaluated me.

One of the princes who had proposed to me was smiling maliciously.

To me, none of them seemed to have any positive feelings. No one believed me.

"Everyone! Please believe me! Your Majesty!"

"Onee-sama, there's no need to worry. I will take your place."

"Ridea! You can't do it!"

"By insulting me again... I've had enough."

I tried to use every magic I knew to stop the sealing.

But it was all ineffective. This magical tool, whether by magic or physical means, doesn't accept any interference.

Once the conditions were met and it was activated, there was no way to stop it.

I don't know how Ridea managed to complete this. I have no way of knowing now.

"Onee-sama is no longer needed."

Ridea had always been jealous of me and thought I was repulsive.

I think she also had a desire to be a Holy Maiden.

She must have had a strong obsession to do such thorough preparation without me noticing and to even achieve the sealing.

But, her obsession is misplaced, and she can't be a Holy Maiden.

"Onee-sama, goodbye."

The chains multiplied and covered my eyes and nose. After my vision was blocked, something else covered me.

It felt as if the two hemispheres were forcefully slammed into me.

My vision turned completely black, and I felt as if I were trapped inside an egg.

I had no choice but to accept this situation.

The sealing magical tool 'Nether Spheres' is said to be effective for several hundred years.

I realized it was impossible for me now.

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