The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)

 

 

The Mastermind Behind the Scenario is Terrible at Hiding Emotions

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“Your Highness Harold, you have done well.” (??)

While I knelt in the audience chamber, the king of the Capetien Kingdom, Salomon Lambert Salomon de Capetien, spoke words of appreciation to me.

I mean, isn’t it strange to have the same name twice in your own name? By the way, in ‘Enhaz’, this king barely appears in an event CG where he suffers from poison. Even though he’s a king, his name doesn’t even show up. He’s a mob of mobs. How sad.

“It is a supreme honor to meet Your Majesty Salomon. Our Dehaubalz Kingdom sincerely hopes for a strong friendship with the Capetien Kingdom in the future.” (Harold)

I delivered the prepared speech and bowed even deeper.

“Yes. It has already been 20 years since I became king of this country. During that time, we have not fought each other, and I am glad we have built such a relationship. Convey my gratitude to King Eibar.” (Salomon)

“Yes! Thank you very much!” (Harold)

King Salomon stood up and left the audience chamber with his attendants.

Phew… now that I’ve finished my most important task, the audience with the king… wait.

“…” (Jean)

Jean was glaring at King Salomon’s back.

Hey, if you show that kind of look too openly, others will find out about your ambition to usurp the throne, you know? Well, I don’t really care what happens.

“Your Highness Harold, thank you for your hard work. Tonight, we will hold a banquet in your honor, so please take your time and relax in your room until then.” (Jean)

The ambitious glint in Jean’s eyes was gone, replaced by a gentle smile as he said this.

Alright, I’m tired already, so I’ll gladly take his offer.

Then—

“Then, allow me to escort you to your room! Be grateful!” (Lizette)

Lizette puffed out her ample chest, which didn’t seem like it belonged to a 14-year-old, and made a proud declaration. But, nothing she said sounded the least bit proud. In fact, she seemed so eager to escort me, she’s not acting like a bad girl at all.

What a useless villainess.

“Then, I’ll graciously accept your offer. Is that okay with you, Xandra?” (Harold)

“Of course.” (Alexandra)

It seemed like Xandra had also figured out Lizette’s personality, as she smiled and nodded. I was worried she might get jealous, but thankfully, there didn’t seem to be any problem.

“Well then, let’s go! Follow me!” (Lizette)

“Hah… what a hassle.” (Jean)

Jean shook his head as he watched the enthusiastic Lizette, but she paid no attention and confidently led us out of the room, but then…

“Fufu… If you get too close to Haru-sama, then…” (Alexandra)

Xandra stared at Lizette walking in front of us, curling the corners of her lips into a sinister grin.

Sorry, maybe there is a problem after all.

 

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“And then I told them, ‘You shouldn’t underestimate me!'” (Lizette)

“…” (Harold/Alexandra)

Yes, it’s me, Harold. Right now, Xandra and I are sitting through Alexandra’s solo performance show, which started suddenly. But, come on… after being shown to my room, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Lizette, who looked like a lonely, abandoned kitten as she kept glancing at us. It was heartbreaking, so I invited her for tea.

And what do you know? Lizette immediately lit up with a blossoming smile, only to quickly put on her bad-girl face again and say, “If you insist, I’ll keep you company.” What a mess. This is no longer a villainess, but just a tsundere, isn’t it? At least in the ‘Enhaz’ I know, she wasn’t this obvious, and she showed more of her villainess side. How did it come to this?

“…Your Highness Lizette. Pardon me for speaking out of turn, but even so, as the first princess, Your Highness should be kind to the servants.” (Alexandra)

“!? T-That’s none of your business! …B-But, if I feel like it, I suppose I wouldn’t mind doing so…” (Lizette)

Lizette turned her face away with a pout after being gently reprimanded by the composed Alexandra.

But… oh dear, her mouth is all loose.

Well, I get how she feels. Until I regained the memories of my past life, I was also in a situation where no one paid any attention to me, no matter how much I tried to ingratiate myself or act tough, I couldn’t get anyone to acknowledge me. If I recall correctly, in ‘Enhaz’s main scenario with Lizette, the protagonist gains her favor by sympathizing with her circumstances, raising her affection that way. Probably, her affection for Alexandra is skyrocketing right now.

“Everyone, if we don’t start getting ready soon, we’ll be late for tonight’s banquet.” (Monica)

Monica, who had been quietly watching over us while calming Cas, spoke in her usual flat tone.

Monica, thank you for speaking up. Now we can finally wrap up this solo performance.

“Yes, you’re right. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the banquet, Your Highness Lizette.” (Harold)

“Eh!? W-Well, yes… that’s true. Since you are the goodwill ambassadors, you should be by the side of a royal like me. F-Fine, I suppose I could teach you the dining etiquette of the Capetien Kingdom.” (Lizette)

Lizette, who had been obviously sulking, instantly brightened up at my words and tried to act villainous again.

She’s failing spectacularly, though. Honestly, I think I’ll just start calling her the ‘useless villainess’.

“W-Well then, make sure you properly get ready!” (Lizette)

With a sharp point of her index finger, Lizette declared, then left the room in high spirits, as if she were about to start humming.

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