Chapter 45: The Tail Wags the Dog

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There was no such thing as someone completely aligned inside and out in this world.

No matter how sincere a person was internally, there was always a mask worn upon their face.

The difference was merely that some masks were thin, while others were thick—so thick, in fact, that the behavior a person displayed outwardly dramatically contradicted the truth behind the mask.

Even so, when night fell and silence reigned, or when alone, people would choose to remove the mask briefly, relaxing their weary minds in a corner where no one could see.

And for Ivyst, it was no different.

But unlike most people, she had two masks.

One masked her face, concealing the Curse Mark that repelled and disgusted all forms of life.

The other masked her heart.

Because of the judgmental stares she had faced growing up, Ivyst had long since stopped showing the world her authentic self.

In order to win the King's election, she donned the mask called "Third Imperial Princess."