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

 

 

Decided to Seriously Fight Holy Knight Heroine

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“Haa… I’m feeling heavy.” (Harold)

I let out a big sigh while changing into my training clothes in the morning after the party to welcome the delegations.

Well, even if I plan to lose on purpose, having to have a match with Carla is still a big deal. I mean, there’s still more than 2 years until the main story starts, and I’ve already encountered 3 of the main heroines, you know? Where did my original goal of not getting involved with the protagonist and the heroines go?

“Haruu… Are you really sure it doesn’t have to be me?” (Casparleague)

“Yeah. Even though it’s a match, the opponent is using a wooden sword, and I’ll be using a wooden shield too.” (Harold)

Cas worriedly asked while rubbing her cheek against mine, but if I were to use something like the ‘Jet-Black Shield Casparleague’, the kingdom might notice and confiscate it.

I can’t let those people take my precious partner away.

“Cas-san, because of that, you absolutely must not speak today, okay?” (Monica)

“Okay…” (Casparleague)

Monica pointed this out, and Cas slumped her shoulders.

Seriously. Even if you don’t make that face, I can clearly understand that you’re worried about me and cheering me on.

“What’s wrong, Cas?” (Harold)

“Hehehe… Haru, you’re really missing something, aren’t you?” (Casparleague)

“Your Highness Harold, you said it out loud, you know? ‘I can clearly understand that you’re worried about me and cheering me on,’ and all.” (Monica)

“Ugh!?” (Harold)

I didn’t realize my inner thoughts had slipped out. How embarrassing! I want to crawl into a hole and hide. Or rather, I should dig one myself. Well, Cas seems really happy, his face all relaxed, so I guess it’s fine. Though, Monica might tease me about this for a while.

“Your Highness Harold, it is about time for Milady to arrive.” (Monica)

“Okay.” (Harold)

We headed to the entrance to welcome Xandra. Just in case, since we didn’t know who might be watching, I made sure to remind Cas to stay quiet.

And then…

“Good morning, Haru-sama.” (Alexandra)

As Xandra elegantly performed a curtsey after getting off the carriage with my help.

Yeah, today too, my favorite fiancée is wonderful.

“Well then, let’s head to the training grounds at once. You need to warm up before your match with Carla-sama.” (Alexandra)

“Yes, you’re right.” (Harold)

And so, I took Xandra’s hand and walked towards the training grounds, but then…

“Hmm… Your Highness Harold.” (Carla)

“Carla-dono.” (Harold)

Carla was already at the training grounds. It seemed we had the same idea, as she was also getting ready to warm up.

“Hehe, I look forward to today.” (Carla)

“Likewise.” (Harold)

“Though, I intend to win.” (Carla)

“Ah, ahaha… Please go easy on me.” (Harold)

We smiled and shook hands. Her hand had several calluses from wielding a sword, making it rough, showing how much she had dedicated herself to the sword, and how sincerely she had faced it.

Haa… I intended to lose on purpose today, but it’s not going as I planned…

I glanced at Xandra beside me and gave a wry smile. She seemed to understand my intentions as well and nodded with a smile. I should have known that Carla was a respectful heroine overflowing with chivalric spirit and integrity. Even though I was so engrossed in ‘Engage Hazard,’ forgetting this when shaking her hand makes me a disgrace as a fan.

So…

“I’ve decided that I will win after all.” (Harold)

“Ho… I look forward to that.” (Carla)

Carla tightened her grip and smiled happily.

Oops, I might have said something unnecessary. But, it’s precisely because of her that I feel I need to fight seriously. Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to her.

And so, we did thorough warm-ups until the match time. Preparing to fight in perfect condition.

“Oh… Both of you are already here.” (Christia)

Just before the match time, Christia appeared, escorted by Wilfred. Behind her were not only Lorenzo and the rest of the delegations but also Cardis and Raphael.

In fact, even during the dance at yesterday’s party, those two were whispering to each other. Perhaps, like Marion, they entered into a ‘romantic state’ before the start of the ‘Engage Hazard’ main story.

This protagonist is surprisingly quick to get involved with heroines.

“Today’s match carries the honor and pride of both the Dehaubalz Kingdom and the Baltian Holy Kingdom. Therefore, representing the kingdom, I will act as the referee, and representing the Holy Kingdom, His Eminence Salvatori will referee.” (Carids)

Haa… I don’t remember putting the kingdom’s honor or pride on the line. Besides, Cardis, who declared me incompetent, is now trying to impose such things on me.  What is the meaning of this? I see. In other words, in the presence of the Holy Kingdom’s people, they are trying to corner me by making me display a disgraceful performance befitting an ‘incompetent bratty prince.’

Whether it’s Cardis’s scheme, Wilfred’s doing, or both. Either way, it’s ridiculous how petty scheming is used to trap me.

“Fufu… I don’t care about anything else. I will just give it my all in this match with Your Highness Harold.” (Carla)

Carla raised the corners of her mouth and readied her wooden sword.

That’s right. It doesn’t matter what’s around us. I will just respond to her sword.

“Hmm? Harold. What about your weapon?” (Cardis)

“I don’t need it. This shield alone is enough.” (Harold)

To the puzzled Cardis, I calmly replied.

“Ufufufufu! Could it be that Your Highness Harold intends to only receive Carla’s attacks unilaterally?!” (Christia)

“Hahahahahahaha!” (Cardis/Wilfred/Christia/Others)

Starting with Christia’s burst of laughter, everyone from the envoy, including Wilfred and Cardis, started laughing heartily, clutching their stomachs. The only ones not laughing were Carla in front of me, Raphael looking on with interest, and Xandra and the others.

In fact, Xandra and Monica were giving the laughing crowd a glacial glare, and Cas seemed ready to pounce, her tail and fur bristling.

“Your Highness Harold, let’s ignore the onlookers and fight with all our might.” (Carla)

“Yes!” (Harold)

“Fuhaha… Let’s begin!” (Cardis)

At Cardis’s desperate attempt to hold back her laughter, the match between Carla and me began.

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