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Got Involved with Protagonist Involuntarily

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“That is…?” (Alexandra)

Xandra furrowed her brows as she noticed two other people heading towards the center at the same time.

Hmm… why do Wilfred and his partner… Marion have to show up right now…

Well, I can understand why Wilfred, who doesn’t have any girl to escort within the royal palace, chose his only exclusive maid, Marion, as his partner. But I still don’t understand why they’re attending the party in the first place. Well, whatever.

“Xandra.” (Harold)

“Haru-sama…?” (Alexandra)

“To be honest, I’m worried about whether I can dance properly since I can’t dance at all. So, could you please help me?” (Harold)

What I really want to say is that I want her to focus on our dance and ignore Wilfred and Marion. From her earlier reactions, it seemed she was looking forward to dancing with me.

“Hehe… that’s right. I must lead you properly.” (Alexandra)

“Exactly. So, I’m counting on you.” (Harold)

“Leave it to me.” (Alexandra)

The music began, and we started to dance. Luckily, the tempo was calm, so it didn’t require any intense steps.

“Haru-sama, you’re doing great!” (Alexandra)

“Yes!” (Harold)

Maybe thanks to Xandra’s regular training, I think I’m dancing pretty well (if I do say so myself). But more than that…

“Hehe! Haru-sama! Haru-sama!” (Alexandra)

“Xandra!” (Harold)

Seeing Xandra’s genuinely joyful expression made me equally happy, thrilled, and overjoyed. I promised myself I would seriously study dancing from now on.

And then…

“Phew… I’m glad we danced all the way to the end without any issues…” (Harold)

Filled with a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration, I looked up at the ceiling and smiled. Of course, while we were dancing, I didn’t think about the protagonist and heroine at all.

“Haru-sama… you were wonderful.” (Alexandra)

“If anyone was wonderful, it would you, Xandra. You expertly led an amateur like me, and yet you shone brighter than anyone else. I apologize to Lady Frederica, but tonight’s star is undoubtedly you.” (Harold)

“Oh my…” (Alexandra)

Xandra blushed and looked a bit embarrassed, but she also couldn’t help but smile.

I couldn’t help but feel my face soften as I gazed at my beloved fiancée. Those around us probably think I’m a doting fool.

“Brother Harold.” (Wilfred)

Hmm. Why does Wilfred have to come over and ruin the moment? He really ruins the wonderful atmosphere. Besides, in ‘Enhaz’, he’s the reason for my bad ending, and before I regained my previous life’s memories, Harold used to bully the protagonist mercilessly. It’s unbearably awkward. Wilfred and his partner, Marion, probably don’t want to deal with me either, considering I made her his exclusive maid.

“What is it?” (Harold)

“I apologize for the delayed gratitude.” (Wilfred)

“Gratitude?” (Harold)

I asked warily, and Wilfred bowed deeply.

What? I don’t remember doing anything deserving of thanks.

“Thanks to you, I now have my very first exclusive maid.” (Wilfred)

“…” (Harold)

Wilfred held Marion close by her slim waist, looking happy.

Their master-servant relationship seems unusually close. And Marion’s glaring at me silently. Considering she’s now stuck serving the ‘tainted prince’ who can’t help the Shearer Household’s comeback, it’s not surprising she holds a grudge against me.

“Oh, that’s good to hear.” (Harold)

“Yes.” (Wilfred)

I gave a noncommittal response, but the whole Marion-becoming-Wilfred’s-maid thing happened over four months ago. I did avoid contact, but Wilfred never requested a meeting either.

Why bring it up now?

“Then, perhaps you should at least discipline your maid? Or is she insulting my Haru-sama?” (Alexandra)

“!?” (Wilfred/Marion)

Xandra, who had been silent beside me, shot a sharp glare at the two. Knowing her, she must have noticed Marion’s disrespectful attitude and gaze. After all, it was Xandra who caught Marion’s disrespect toward me, leading to her becoming Wilfred’s exclusive maid.

“I apologize for the late introduction. I am Wilfred Weir Dehaubalz. A pleasure to meet you.” (Wilfred)

“I am Marion Shearer, Wilfred-sama’s exclusive maid.” (Marion)

They introduced themselves and bowed. However, it felt like Wilfred was behaving as if he were Xandra’s equal, or even superior.

Well, he is royalty, after all.

“…I am Alexandra, eldest daughter of the Chevalier Household. Oh, but there is no need for you to remember my name. So, please, do not show yourself in front of me again.” (Alexandra)

Whoa!? I never expected such harsh words to come from Xandra’s sweet mouth. Could it be that she holds such disdain for Wilfred because he was born from King Eibar and his mistress? But she treats me, the so-called ‘incompetent bratty prince’, with such kindness. I can’t believe she would discriminate against someone based on their birth.

“Oh? Did you not hear me? I asked you to leave immediately.” (Alexandra)

“…Brother, excuse us.” (Wilfred)

Under Xandra’s icy gaze, Wilfred grimaced as if he had bitten into something sour and led Marion away.

…Ah. I should have at least asked why she was at this party.

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