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

 

 

Simply Need to Protect Precious Someone

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“Your Harold, just so you know, I have always been recognized more for my talent in domestic affairs rather than martial skills within the Chevalier Household. So, please understand that today’s result does not reflect my true capabilities.” (Cedric)

Oh, come on. Cedric is making excuses at a rapid pace. Besides, you were the one who challenged me in the first place, right?

“Onii-sama, this is unbecoming. Why not just honestly acknowledge Haru-sama’s abilities?” (Alexandra)

“Hmm…” (Cedric)

Cedric groaned as Xandra gave him a cold stare.

But even if we competed in domestic affairs, I think I would still win. After all, I have the knowledge from my previous life as a university student, and I was in the economics department. I could easily pull off the typical light novel trope of excelling in internal affairs. But I’ll only use that knowledge after ensuring I avoid my bad end. Until then, it’s best to stay quiet.

“Ha… Alright, I admit defeat.” (Cedric)

Cedric sighed deeply, raising his hands and shaking his head with a bitter expression.

Not that I care much about winning or losing. What I seek is to marry into the House of Duke Chevalier, not to overpower Cedric. In fact, for future considerations, I hope to build a good relationship with him.

“But, Your Highness, it’s not out of sour grapes, but the blow I received from you was exceedingly light. Such an attack wouldn’t be viable on a battlefield where lives are at stake. You really should consider using a sword along with your shield…”  (Cedric)

“I do have a sword. I also have a bow and even magic.” (Harold)

“…Does that mean you didn’t use them because you underestimated me?” (Cedric)

Cedric opened his eyes, glaring at me with his blue eyes. He might have misunderstood, thinking I looked down on him.

“No, that’s not it. I can’t use a sword, a bow, or magic.” (Harold)

“Then, what do you mean?” (Cedric)

Haha, you wouldn’t understand, would you? But… I have acquired something. By becoming engaged to Xandra, having Monica as my personal maid, and Cas as my partner.

“My sword is Xandra. My bow is Monica, and my magic is Cas. It doesn’t matter if I don’t have talent with a sword, a bow, or magic.” (Harold)

I smiled warmly at Xandra, Monica, and Cas.

“Then I just need to protect. The sword, the bow, the magic… no, the ‘precious someone’.” (Harold)

“Protect your ‘precious someone’…” (Cedric)

Cedric lowered his gaze and murmured quietly.

Yes, I just need to protect. That’s why I chose a shield.

“Your Highness Harold.” (Cedric)

Cedric looked up sharply and stared at me. The hatred he previously held for me was no longer in his expression.

“Yes.” (Harold)

“Please take care of Alexandra… my sister.” (Cedric)

Cedric bowed deeply. His back was undoubtedly that of an older brother who wished for his precious younger sister’s happiness.

“Yes… I will definitely make Xandra happy. So, please take care of me from now on, brother-in-law.” (Harold)

I also bowed deeply, matching his gesture. I did so with the resolve and determination to survive in this world of ‘Engage Hazard’ and to make my ‘world’s greatest fiancée’ happy.

 

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“Well then, we’ll take our leave now.” (Harold)

“Yes, please come again anytime.” (Cedric)

We exchanged a handshake with Cedric, whose expression was now all smiles, a stark contrast to our first meeting. Of course, he didn’t grip my hand too tightly out of spite. However, his gaze clearly conveyed a message of ‘go home quickly’.

“Xandra, I’ll see you again tomorrow.” (Harold)

“Yes…” (Cedric)

By the way, Xandra was still clinging to my arm with a reluctant look on her face. Naturally, I was extremely happy about that.

“Milady, if you don’t let go soon, we won’t be able to return to the palace. Also, as promised, I need to take good care of Prince Harold from now on. Yes, we’ll be extremely thorough about it.” (Monica)

“W-wait! That’s not allowed! Absolutely not!” (Alexandra)

“Hmm? I’m only going to massage your shoulders… What exactly are you imagining, Milady?” (Monica)

“Fwaaaa!?” (Alexandra)

Wow… Monica, you’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you? I think there’s such a thing as too much teasing of your master.

“But, if His Highness Harold becomes our family’s son-in-law… Hm, hm…” (Cedric)

“Onii-sama, are you still talking about that even now?” (Alexandra)

Xandra gave Cedric an exasperated look, still unconvinced.

It seems that being a siscon makes one quite a troublesome creature. I’ve learned something new.

“Cedric-sama, have you forgotten? If Prince Harold becomes a member of the Chevalier family, it means Milady will live with the Chevalier household for life.” (Monica)

“! I-I see!” (Cedric)

With Monica’s words, Cedric’s eyes widened in surprise, and he broke into a beaming smile.

It seems that whether Xandra is married or not, or whether I’m living with them or not, as long as they can be together, that’s what matters. Oh, just to be clear, I want to be an adopted son-in-law to the Chevalier Household, but I’m firmly against living together. Living with a father-in-law and brother-in-law who dote excessively on Xandra would be nothing short of a punishment game.

“I need to talk to Father about this right away…!” (Cedric)

“Well then, we’ll be going now.” (Harold)

“Yes, take care.” (Alexandra)

Ignoring Cedric’s enthusiasm, we left with Xandra’s farewell and headed back to the palace.

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