The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (2/4 chapters)

 

 

Decided to Officially Quit Being First Prince’s Lackey

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“I have been recognized as Cardis-niiue’s right-hand man.” (Wilfred)

When I turned around, Wilfred was wearing a triumphant smile.

Ah, I see now. I finally understand why he’s been pestering me so relentlessly.

“Is that so? Well, good for you. I don’t care.” (Harold)

“I heard, you know? You’ve been boasting all this time, saying, ‘I am Cardis-niiue’s right-hand man’.” (Wilfred)

“…” (Harold)

“But Cardis-niiue says he’s never once considered you his right hand.” (Wilfred)

See, just as I thought. He’s here to flaunt that the ‘incompetent bratty prince’, who’s nothing more than a lackey without a shred of talent, is far inferior to the ‘tainted prince’, who, despite being the son of a mistress, is vastly more capable. Does he have too much free time on his hands? He must be bored.

Anyway, Monica and Cas, let’s calm down a bit. Cas is bristling on my shoulder, and Monica is so completely masking her presence that it’s scary, as if she might assassinate Wilfred and Marion at any moment.

“But don’t worry. From now on, I’ll organize the faction and support Cardis-niiue, so you, Harold-niiue, just need to remain the Third Prince…” (Wilfred)

“No, I plan to leave Cardis-niiue’s faction.” (Harold)

“Huh!?” (Wilfred/Marion/Monica)

As I interrupted him and said this, not only Wilfred but even Marion and Monica behind him widened their eyes. Only Cas, who didn’t understand, was flustered. I felt a bit better.

Well, I just want to avoid a bad end. So, this choice is obvious.

“…Do you think that’s even allowed?” (Wilfred)

“Hmph. If Cardis-niiue said it, I’d understand, but why do you think you have the right to say anything about it?” (Harold)

I snorted at Wilfred, who was glaring at me sharply.

But still… he’s the protagonist, right? Considering the misdeeds he committed against Xandra when we were kids and his annoying persistence, it’s like Wilfred has taken on the traits of the old Harold.

“I do have the right. As I said earlier, I am Cardis-niiue’s right-hand man. If the Third Prince behaves like this, it sets a bad example for the others. Please stop dragging us down.” (Wilfred)

“Hey, are you serious? As you know, I’m the ‘incompetent bratty prince’. Setting a bad example is nothing new. In fact, shouldn’t you be relieved to be rid of me?” (Harold)

Well, if I leave Cardis’s faction, his plans to turn the tables and get back at me will fall apart, and that must bother him. Or perhaps he wants to prevent the powerful Chevalier Household from leaving the faction. If that happens, the blame will fall on Wilfred for losing my support.

“That’s enough, right? I’m leaving.” (Harold)

I spat out my words and left the place for good this time.

“…You incompetent bratty prince.” (Wilfred)

Hmph, I can hear you. If you want to hide your true nature, whisper so I can’t hear it.

“Your Highness Harold. Would you like me to assassinate His Highness Wilfred… no, Wilfred?” (Monica)

“Okay, let’s calm down first.” (Harold)

It was the first time since she began serving as my personal maid that Monica showed such a severe expression.

I appreciate her anger on my behalf, but you don’t need to dirty your hands for someone like him. But I’m not Xandra, so maybe I should take some action myself. This is getting too bothersome.

 

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“What if you, Haru-sama, were no longer a prince or a noble?” (Alexandra)

“Yes.” (Harold)

The next day, after training and lying on the ground, I asked Xandra. I wondered how would she evaluate me as a person named Harold if I were no longer royalty or nobility.

“To be frank, I have no interest in Haru-sama’s status. It is precisely because you are Haru-sama that you are precious.” (Alexandra)

“I see.” (Harold)

She answered so straightforwardly and without hesitation that I turned my face away from her. I was sure my face was completely red, and I was grinning at this moment.

“By any chance, has someone said something that made you think this way?” (Alexandra)

“Hmm? No! It’s just something I’ve been thinking about!” (Harold)

Sensing her killing intent, I hastily denied it… but…

“That’s right, Xandra! That idiot Wilfred, despite being an idiot, insulted Haru! If Haru hadn’t stopped me, I would have scratched his face!” (Casparleague)

Cas immediately spilled the beans.

Also, he’s saying “idiot” way too much. But yeah, keep saying it.

“I see… it seems that trash doesn’t value his life.” (Alexandra)

“Xandra, you need to calm down too.” (Harold)

If I leave this alone, she’ll definitely go and assassinate Wilfred. I don’t care if he lives or dies, but if Xandra gets hurt because of it, I can’t accept that.

“Anyway, I told him I’m leaving Cardis-niiue’s faction, so I won’t have any more dealings with him.” (Harold)

“…Is that really the case?” (Alexandra)

Xandra gave me a skeptical look, and I quickly averted my gaze. Judging by her expression, he would definitely keep bothering me in the future. Plus, Cardis would probably question me after hearing the details from Wilfred. It was a hassle, but it couldn’t be helped.

“Xandra, you have an older brother, correct?” (Harold)

“Yes, just one.” (Alexandra)

In the tutorial scenario of ‘Enhaz’, during the part of ‘The Chevalier Household’s Rebellion’, the head of the household, Duke Chevalier, and his son, “Cedric of Chevalier,” were mentioned only by name.

“Why do you ask?” (Alexandra)

“Ah, well. I’ve never met him, so I thought I should go greet him.” (Harold)

She’ll probably think, ‘Why now after nearly six months of engagement?’. However, for the sake of our future, I need to start ingratiating myself now. I’ve got a reputation as a lackey to maintain.

However…

“…I think it’s better if you don’t.” (Alexandra)

Xandra said with a very awkward expression.

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