The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)

 

 

Fiancée was a Spartan

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“Ugh… Th-thank you… very much…” (Harold)

Three months had passed since Alexandra and I became engaged. Today, after yet another grueling training session that could be likened to torture, I involuntarily activated the death rattle “Ugh…” that I made when I defeated Harold in “Enhaz”.

“Prince Harold, you’ve improved significantly. With this, ordinary folks won’t be able to scratch you.” (Alexandra)

Alexandra looked down at me coolly, wiping sweat from her forehead. She had diligently trained me in defense, following my request for the ability to protect myself.

It all started with basic endurance training to build the necessary physical stamina, evading magical beasts released in the training grounds. Then, I had to climb the tallest tower on the palace grounds on my own and evade magical beasts coming from below. And then, there was the training where I was thrown into a pond and had to swim away from aquatic magical creatures. I was always running away.

Once that was over, I faced defensive training where I had to dodge, evade, and block sword strikes from Alexandra at speeds beyond human perception. It was excruciating. Her movements alone were impossible to follow, and each strike was devastating. Just a graze and I’d be rolling on the ground, writhing in pain. Above all…

“But, I can’t even block 30% of your attacks.” (Harold)

That’s about it for my achievements over the past three months. Thanks to it, I’ve become much tougher compared to the beginning.

“Prince Harold, have confidence. Even blocking 30% of my attacks is a feat no one in the Chevalier Household, except Otou-sama, can achieve.” (Alexandra)

“Haha…” (Harold)

She seems to be comforting me, but I wonder if I should be happy about that…

“However, what worries me is that while it’s good to spend so much time training in martial arts, I’m concerned that you might neglect your studies…” (Alexandra)

“Oh. That won’t be a problem.” (Harold)

I replied half-heartedly while lying on my back, seeing the worried expression on Alexandra’s face. Actually, after regaining memories from my past life, I tried taking lessons from private tutors, but apart from history, everything was at an elementary school level. Since I was still 13 years old, I thought the difficulty would increase as I grew older, but in any case, there wasn’t a single problem I couldn’t solve, unlike the previous Harold, who was just too awful.

“If that’s the case, it’s fine…” (Alexandra)

Even so, she furrowed her brow with concern. Perhaps to reassure her, it might be a good idea for me to attend lessons with her whenever the opportunity arises.

“Well then, let’s call it a day for today’s training. I look forward to working with you again tomorrow.” (Alexandra)

“Alright.” (Harold)

Alexandra bowed slightly and left the training ground to change clothes.

Well then, I should change too.

Exhausted and unable to stand due to the fatigue and damage from training, I crawled towards the exit of the training ground as usual.

 

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“Your Highness Harold, Milady. Please excuse me.” (Monica)

After finishing bathing and changing clothes, Monica, the personal maid, poured tea into cups for me and Alexandra, who were sitting facing each other on the terrace in the garden. Alexandra had arranged for Monica to be dispatched from the Chevalier Household for my sake, as Marion had been assigned to Wilfred, leaving the position vacant.

Apparently, Monica was the daughter of House of Baron Ashton, who had served the Chevalier Household for generations, and was highly capable. Not to mention, with her flaxen bob-cut hair, hazel eyes sparkling behind glasses, and well-proportioned features. She was as beautiful as the heroine of “Enhaz”, if not more so, although she never appeared in the game.

In fact, one might think there were only beautiful women in this world. But…

“Receiving such intense gazes from His Highness makes me want to steal a bite unconsciously.” (Monica)

“Eh!? Monica!” (Alexandra)

Smiling softly with her index finger on her lips, Alexandra stood up and raised her voice at Monica, teasing both me and her mistress at every opportunity, which was her only flaw.

“Sigh… That’s enough. More importantly, although it’s a bit late, are you really okay with… that?” (Alexandra)

“Of course. The strength I desire is precisely that.” (Harold)

Alexandra had repeatedly confirmed this with me, but I had no regrets. In order to survive in this world of “Engage Hazard,” I chose a shield among the many weapons such as swords, spears, bows, and maces.

I understand some people will point out that “a shield is just armor”. However, in “Enhaz”, it exists as a legitimate weapon card. Therefore, during combat, when performing physical attacks, the character swings the shield like a sword. Anyway, there’s no better weapon than this for the purpose of “protecting myself and my precious woman”.

“Hmm. Am I alright then?” (Harold)

I anxiously asked Alexandra with a sidelong glance as she sipped from her cup.

“…If you permit me and Monica to accompany you, then there should be no issue.” (Alexandra)

“Thank you so much!” (Harold)

With her permission granted, I happily bowed my head repeatedly.

Now, I can acquire it. Not the useless “Reaper’s Scythe,” but my very own exclusive weapon.

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