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Frustrated with Jealousy

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“Sorry to keep you waiting… huh, Haru-sama?” (Alexandra)

“…” (Harold)

Without even looking at the returned Xandra, I was just staring blankly. My mind couldn’t keep up. Most likely, King Eibar gave Cardis those instructions at the request of his mistress, who was also Wilfred’s mother, Samantha. However, Samantha had never shown any maternal affection toward Wilfred, and in ‘Enhaz’, Wilfred was depicted as craving his mother’s love.

Why is this happening?

“Haru-sama!” (Alexandra)

“Yes!?” (Harold)

Xandra, who had stretched up on tiptoe, shouted in my ear, causing me to jump in surprise and make a strange sound.

“What were you thinking, Haru-sama? …Even when I called out to you, you seemed to be absent-minded.” (Alexandra)

Oh no, Xandra was puffing her cheeks in anger. But even her angry expression is cute…

“I’m very sorry. Actually…” (Harold)

I explained what I had just learned that Wilfred had been added to Cardis’s faction and that I had been instructed, or rather, ordered to take notice of him.

“…What is His Majesty thinking?” (Alexandra)

“I don’t know. Even for Brother Cardis, adding a ‘tainted prince’ to his faction is risky. Yet, he seemed somewhat pleased.” (Alexandra)

Cardis’s reaction, despite being suddenly tasked with taking in Wilfred, showed no aversion but rather a form of enjoyment. It likely means Cardis is welcoming Wilfred to some extent. However, this must mean Cardis has secured some benefit from King Eibar for accepting Wilfred. In ‘Enhaz’, although Cardis will eventually reconcile with the protagonist, it is certain that Cardis did not have a good opinion of him until then, both in the game and here. However…

“…Haru-sama, how do you plan to interact with His Highness Wilfred?” (Alexandra)

Xandra was peering up at me, checking my expression.

Well, I have decided to avoid interactions with the protagonists to avoid the bad ending. So…

“Well. Actually, I don’t intend to interact with Wilfred from the beginning. I guess the most I’ll see him is during royal events.” (Harold)

The only opportunities I might have to interact with Wilfred are likely just those events. Unlike me, who lives in the main palace, he resides in the detached palace, so we might not even cross paths by chance.

“In any case, considering the past, he probably dislikes me as well. If I don’t actively seek him out, we’ll probably remain like strangers to each other.” (Harold)

“I see…” (Alexandra)

Hearing my answer, Xandra let out a sigh of relief. It seemed she has some concerns about me interacting with Wilfred. The reason for this was probably related to our interaction with Wilfred after the dance ended.

“Xandra. Shall we get some fresh air outside?” (Harold)

“Yes.” (Alexandra)

Feeling restless, I resolved to take her hand and head towards the balcony, imagining the worst possible answers.

Actually, I think I’m jealous of Wilfred. It’s possible that Xandra, before becoming engaged to me, might have been romantically involved with Wilfred. And…

“Uhm. What kind of relationship do you have with Wilfred?” (Harold)

I asked. I asked for it.

Considering her happiness, it might be better to beg King Eibar to dissolve the engagement and be satisfied with just imagining a background boyfriend role. But, after seeing many different sides of her that I couldn’t see in ‘Engaz’, it’s impossible for me to let go or dissolve the engagement. I can’t endure it. If that’s the case… even if it’s a painful past I don’t want to hear about, I want to know. So that I can be by her side beyond the main story of ‘Enhaz’.

“Hehe…” (Alexandra)

For some reason, Xandra gave me a wry smile.

“Uh, well…” (Harold)

“Sorry. Yes… It seems Haru-sama, even if you remember, you wouldn’t understand, would you?” (Alexandra)

Huh? I don’t understand… Could it be that I’m somehow involved? Also, what does it mean to remember but not understand?

“Well then, this might be a bit long, but please bear with me. About the happy and foolish day when you, I, and that boy, Wilfred. That day…” (Alexandra)

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