# Second Avatar - (5)
GalaxyTube, the largest online video sharing platform in the Intergalactic Empire Federation.
And the official channel of Planet Valhar on GalaxyTube, which had quite a large number of subscribers.
"Oh-hohoho!!! Hello there! Citizens of the Empire! Today, I decided to communicate with you instead of my dear brother!"
[2,116,428 viewers]
- It's the Imperial Princess instead of the Crown Prince for once
- I prefer this actually
- I heard you contracted with Death, Your Highness?
- Now if you go to Planet Chiron, the Imperial Academy will become super boring
Beatrice placed her hands on her hips as she looked at the broadcasting drone.
The term GalaxyTube reminded me of YouTube from my previous life, and high-ranking officials and royalty broadcasting live was similarly familiar.
The Imperial Princess examined the chat window rapidly scrolling on the hologram floating next to the drone.
After seeing a viewer's question, she opened her mouth with a triumphant voice.
"That's right! I made a contract with a god called Whispering Constellation from another dimension! This is the Authority I received from the god!"
Crack! Clang!
As Beatrice gestured with a boastful expression, the air split open.
From there, a "Hound" jumped out again. The guards standing in positions not captured by the drone camera took defensive stances.
But making their vigilance seem unnecessary, the Imperial Princess stepped forward.
"What I summoned is my god's Hound! I named him Sir Kaiser de Warszawa!"
Grrrrrr...!
- Kaiser de... what?
- Your Highness, forgive me, but your naming sense is strange
- The summon seems to dislike it?
- If you don't like it, just ask her to change it lol
Knowledge about the "Hound" naturally came to me.
A species that lives in the corners of space would be an object of terror among some mortals.
How did it become a spectacle here?
Moreover, it seems to dislike the strange name its summoner gave it.
"Tsk! Sir Kaiser! Don't bare your teeth at me! I gave you a good name, why such an attitude!"
Grrrrrr...
Not a trace of embarrassment existed on that confident face.
She maintained a dignified attitude, believing what she was doing was right.
Some might say she lacks awareness.
Some might say her loud voice and unique speech pattern are annoying.
Some might mock her as an immature silver-spoon princess based on appearances.
But. Despite all that, she was shining.
"Tssssk! If you keep doing that, no treats for you today!"
- The more I watch, the cuter she seems? Is something wrong with my eyes?
- Maybe because it's obvious the summon hates the name she gave it
- It looks a bit grotesque, but it doesn't seem like an evil monster. Maybe because it's the Imperial Princess's summon
She neutralized the terrible appearance of the otherworldly summon with her lively attitude.
Her exaggerated demeanor and confident actions gave the impression of watching a play.
Naturally, a comical scene unfolded, and the citizens beyond the screen enjoyed it.
Rather than reigning as a lofty princess, she represented the pinnacle of familiarity with the citizens.
Though she might appear arrogant and self-centered at times, she never crossed the line.
Looking at the chat window, it seemed she was also popular at the educational institution called the Academy.
I could understand why the Emperor said Beatrice was the most popular among the imperial family.
"Eek! What's wrong with the name I gave you! This is imperial defamation! Imperial defamation!"
- Your Highness, please consider my humble suggestion to rename him Count Munchstein...
- But Your Highness, you never applied the imperial defamation law once during your time at the Academy
- Don't listen to those sycophants above, please hear my suggestion. Your Highness, how about Leonardo for the summon's name?
- Stop teasing Beatrice, you guys ㅠㅠ
My second Avatar was someone who knew how to shine on her own.
* * *
After the boisterous broadcast ended, I sent a message to Beatrice.
To ask about the curiosities that arose while watching the imperial broadcast.
Wanting to hear the most truthful answer, I asked my question when she was alone in her room at the Imperial Palace.
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation asks if the imperial family's image consumption is too excessive.]
"That's fine! The next Emperor will be my brother Leon, not me!"
That's a somewhat concerning statement. Does it mean it's fine as long as the image of the Crown Prince who will ascend to the throne isn't consumed?
The citizens typing in the chat during the broadcast preferred her appearances over the boring Crown Prince's broadcasts.
By openly showing her unadorned personality, she creates familiarity with the imperial family, while maintaining some mystique around the future Emperor?
In the space age, some communication is necessary, but it's used more to imprint faces rather than create a friendly image.
I imagine the Crown Prince's broadcasts would mainly consist of policy explanations or speeches.
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation asks if the Crown Prince's broadcasts involve not speaking much or maintaining distance from citizens.]
"...My god knows the circumstances of mortals like us very well."
A hint of surprise flashed across Beatrice's face.
Did she think that a transcendent being, a Constellation from another dimension, would understand the circumstances of mortals well?
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation asks if the second Avatar always maintains that attitude in front of people.]
"You mean showing this appearance in front of the imperial citizens? Hmm..."
Beatrice spoke with a small smile in response to my question.
She's aware that her appearance is somewhat comical and approachable to the citizens.
Of course. Being the Imperial Princess of the ruling imperial family, she couldn't be foolish. Then what was that radiance?
Was it an artificial act? But those emotions and attitudes certainly seemed genuine.
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation asks if it was according to the Emperor's will.]
"No. Appearing before the public is something I volunteer for, to some extent."
While the Emperor's desire to raise the imperial family's profile would be a factor, it's a path she chose herself. Why?
No one likes to be a laughingstock, no matter how outgoing or confident their personality might be.
When I remained silent without sending a message, Beatrice spoke up.
"My god truly looks after mortals. Is it because I'm the second Avatar?"
Of course, that's part of the reason. Once a connection is formed, there's more intimacy than with others.
But isn't it also because of my human nature from my previous life?
Beatrice, who had been silent for a moment, twirled a few strands of her hair with her finger.
"I like seeing the smiles of the citizens. It suits my natural personality... and if there are citizens who gain strength from seeing me, that's a joyful thing in itself."
I see. The Emperor I've observed so far seemed to cherish his daughter very much.
Because Beatrice's own will was firm, the Emperor probably approved and allowed her actions.
Of course, her innate personality would be a factor, but she's not a clueless noble lady.
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation asks if that speech pattern is also intentional.]
"Huh? What speech pattern are you referring to?"
That speech pattern seems to be innate.
I don't know why she became Death's lady, but since the citizens accepted it naturally, perhaps she's been like this since childhood?
Well, whatever. What matters is the relationship between us.
I am Beatrice's Constellation, and Beatrice is my Avatar.
Even if she were the greatest hypocrite, an evil villainess, or dreaming of betraying the Federation, our relationship wouldn't change.
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation promises to view the second Avatar as she truly is.]
"......"
A long silence, different from before, passed by.
What is Beatrice thinking now?
Judging by her slightly trembling pupils, she seems quite moved.
It was clear she didn't feel displeasure at my words. The corners of her lips were gently turned upward.
"...I really want to meet you when you descend to the Material Realm."
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation promises.]
It was a much more beautiful smile than when she burst into exaggerated laughter during the broadcast.
* * *
The Imperial Princess, Her Highness Beatrice, has become an Avatar of an interdimensional Constellation!
The Empire's guardian deity, the Red Goddess, has acknowledged it, and she demonstrated her summoning ability on the broadcast!
"...That's the story trending at number one on the imperial community search rankings."
"It's all thanks to my popularity! Oh-hohoho!!!"
"Well. That's not wrong. And read some of the messages sent to you through the imperial family from the Imperial Academy students. There are already over a thousand piled up."
The blonde young man with a troubled expression, Crown Prince Leon of the Valhyr Empire, said to her.
"Over a thousand? It would be a bit difficult to reply to all of them..."
"Ahem! Anyway, handle that yourself. I need to go command the subjugation of a monster."
"Ah. Are you talking about the one that fell on the Silvaron Plains?"
"Yes. It's been identified as a Planet-Corroder Type monster, so we need to subjugate it. Fortunately, we discovered it early."
Planet-Corroder Type monster.
A terrible thing that either flies to unfortunate planets from the vast universe or naturally occurs on planets.
Literally, a worst-case monster that could destroy all life on a planet if it grows.
There's no way to restore a completely corroded planet, and the only solution is to destroy the entire planet using a Planet-Destroying Weapon.
Especially since this is an outer planet of the Intergalactic Empire Federation, the discovery frequency is quite high.
"Anyway, I need to go, so you..."
"I'll follow you, brother! I've become an Avatar contracted with a Constellation, and I want to lend a hand!"
[Constellation, Whispering Constellation worries about the second Avatar.]
If a Planet-Corroder Type monster fully grows, could it be comparable to a divine being like a Planetary Spirit Entity?
The mortal federation might be more unstable than I thought.