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Gatherings of Chevalier Household

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“Haru-sama, we’ve been expecting you.” (Alexandra)

When we arrived at the townhouse of the Chevalier Household, Xandra greeted us at the entrance.

But… is my fiancée an angel? No, wait, she might actually be a goddess. I mean, she’s wearing a silver dress, and she looks absolutely divine. So much so that it’s blinding. It’s almost too radiant to keep my eyes open. How is it that this beautiful Xandra isn’t the heroine of ‘Enhaz’? Well, thanks to that, I don’t have to worry about some scum like Wilfred laying his hands on her, and she remains my fiancée.

“Thank you so much for inviting me today. I’ve been looking forward to this day from the bottom of my heart.” (Harold)

Well, that’s a lie. I’m definitely thrilled to meet my wonderful fiancée, but the thought of having to face Duke Chevalier has been making my stomach churn for the past ten days. But seeing Xandra blush and smile so happily. If it means I get to see that, I’ll lie as much as I have to.

“Come now, Otou-sama and Okaa-sama are waiting inside. Please, this way.” (Alexandra)

“Ah, um, b-before that!” (Harold)

I took out the sapphire ring I had prepared.

“Um, well. You see, we’re engaged, and… you’re my fiancée, so, um… I…” (Harold)

Ahh, what am I even saying? All those words I had rehearsed for today, they’re completely gone. I’m such an idiot.

“So! I want you to wear this ring!” (Harold)

I ended up blurting out the request without any of the flowery phrasing I had planned. In the end, what I wanted to say was pretty simple, so… I guess it’s fine? No, it’s not fine. I ruined the atmosphere and the entire situation.

“This… is for me…?” (Alexandra)

Xandra, now blushing all the way to her ears, asked in a trembling voice.

I nodded hard, glad to see my feelings had come through after all. I gulped and gently took her left hand in mine.

“Ah…” (Alexandra)

And I carefully placed the ring on her slender finger.

“Wah!” (Harold)

“Haru-sama… I’m so happy… so, so happy…” (Alexandra)

Xandra threw herself into my chest, burying her face against me. Her shoulders trembled a little, suggesting that she was crying.

“I’m glad you like it.” (Harold)

“Of course I do. Nothing could make me happier than this.” (Alexandra)

Xandra looked up at me from my chest, her sapphire eyes glistening with tears. They sparkled so brightly, it was as if I was being drawn in. They were so beautiful.

“Ahem!” (Cedric)

“!?” (Harold)

Of course, Cedric just had to interrupt, completely ruining the moment.

 

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“…You could have just waited quietly inside.” (Alexandra)

“You two were taking so long, I thought I’d check on you.” (Cedric)

As we walked through the house, Xandra gave Cedric a sidelong glare, laced with sarcasm, while Cedric, unable to endure it, looked away and muttered an excuse.

However, I knew it that Cedric had planned to interrupt us from the start. I didn’t miss that moment when he smirked in satisfaction after ruining our moment.

“Now, Father and Mother have been eagerly awaiting your arrival.” (Cedric)

“Yes, of course.” (Harold)

Finally standing before the room where Duke Chevalier and his wife awaited, I straightened my back. I was so nervous that my throat was parched, and I was sweating like crazy.

“Haru-sama, don’t worry. Otou-sama… well, aside from him, Okaa-sama has been really looking forward to meeting you.”

While I appreciated Xandra’s attempt to comfort me, that last part only increased the pressure.

What if her mother had high expectations, and then got disappointed after meeting me?

And then…

“Oh my! Welcome, Your Highness Harold! I’m Norma, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” (Norma)

“Ah… I-I’m Harold! It’s an honor to be here today…!” (Harold)

Greeted by a radiant smile from Xandra’s mother, Lady Norma, I tried to introduce myself, but my voice cracked, and I bit my tongue.

What a horrible first impression… darn it.

“No need to be so nervous. Please, come this way.” (Norma)

“Yes, thank you. Pardon my intrusion.” (Harold)

Led by Lady Norma, I took my seat.

And…

“…” (Duke)

Yes. Right in front of me was Duke Chevalier, arms crossed, glaring at me with a scowl. This was unbearable. To make things worse, Cedric sat beside him, and now they were both glaring at me in a double-team.

Stop staring at me, seriously.

“Otou-sama, Onii-sama. Why are you looking at my Haru-sama like that?” (Alexandra)

“!?” (Duke/Cedric)

With a smile on her face, Xandra glanced at them and coldly delivered her warning. Instantly, the blood drained from both their faces. It seemed these two couldn’t stand up to Xandra. My beloved fiancée was the strongest one in the Chevalier Household, after all.

“Well, once you have a child with His Highness Harold, you’ll understand. So, don’t give them that look.” (Norma)

“Wha!? O-okaa-sama!?” (Alexandra)

Xandra’s face turned bright red, like a boiled octopus, at Lady Norma’s outrageous comment.

Looks like I was wrong after all. It turns out the strongest one in the Chevalier Household was actually Lady Norma.

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