The Grand Court of a Golden Age

Point of view one: I was the most gifted princess, until one day my father suddenly died. I remembered that I was a poisonous creature, barely clinging to life, and a mere pawn. But as I searched high and low, trying to bring that noble girl back, I found myself harboring selfish desires. I offered up all the kindness and sorrow I had, carefully catching the god destined to be mine. God blesses all things. Could you spare even a little pity for this usurper? For that little bit, while the god was still a child, I taught her my despicable ways. The gods are so kind. Even an abandoned pawn is one of your people. Could you share a little of your light with me? But I forgot: no matter how long a pawn is used, it is still just an object that can be discarded. Point of view two: When we first met, I was covered in blood after killing someone. For the first time, I tried to rein in my murderous intent and smile at her. Life on the run, scrambling to stay alive, was dull and monotonous. Yet every night, she would earnestly tell me that tomorrow would surely be a bright and beautiful day. The abandoned princess struggled to survive in the deep palace, yet she stubbornly told me that the gods were kind. I always wore a gentle, calm expression, but felt nothing. No sorrow, no pain. For the first time, I felt pain. I watched with my own eyes as she walked into the deadly trap I had carefully laid, then exhausted herself completely. She died in despair. Point of view three: I appeared by the princess’s side according to her preferences. I watched her walk alone down a dead end. Even in fear, she gave everything she had, striving to ensure that everyone would be blessed by the gods… She said she blamed no one, because kindness and reason never take sides. Even though I had deceived her all along, in her final moments, she still wanted to trust me one last time. But it had always been a death trap. A cold, ruthless minister and a kind, wise empress