The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (4/4 chapters)
Encounters the Protagonist’s (Planned) Master
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“…Onii-sama. Why didn’t you tell me that scum was entrusted with the Royal Guard Division?” (Alexandra)
Yes, it’s me, Harold. Currently, I am at the Chevalier Household’s townhouse, watching Cedric, who is being stared at by Xandra with an icy gaze.
“You don’t need to worry, Alexandra. Many in the Royal Guard Division are loyal to the Chevalier Household. Besides… there’s no way he could possibly lead the Royal Guard Division.” (Cedric)
“And why is that?” (Alexandra)
“The Royal Guard Division has Bradley Drake as the division commander.” (Cedric)
Wait, I’ve heard that name before… Bradley Drake… wait.
“Ah!” (Harold)
“H-Haru-sama, what’s the matter?!” (Alexandra)
Xandra worriedly peeked at my face as I screamed upon recalling that name.
I completely forgot. He… Bradley Drake is the protagonist’s master in Engage Hazard. He’s a middle-aged man, a model soldier with strict but flexible thinking, and serves as the overseer of events in which the protagonist gains experience, credits, and enhancement materials under the guise of ‘trials’. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect a character like him to be the commander of the Royal Guard Division.
That makes Cedric’s ‘no need to worry’ completely unreliable. Besides…
“Um… isn’t it strange that Wilfred is in a position to oversee the Royal Guard Division while there’s already a division commander? Doesn’t that create two separate chains of command?” (Harold)
“Exactly. That’s why I said ‘there’s no need to worry’. The soldiers in the Royal Guard Division all revere Commander Drake, and none of them are happy about this arrangement.” (Cedric)
“Ah… I see…” (Harold)
“Furthermore, I’ve spoken with Viscount Coleman, the vice-commander, just in case. I’ve told him, ‘Don’t let Wilfred have his way under any circumstances’.” (Cedric)
Cedric slightly opened his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth.
It seems he’s already taken all necessary precautions.
“So that’s how it is… That scum will be reduced to less than an ornament in the Royal Guard Division, won’t he?” (Alexandra)
“He’ll probably be treated much worse than that.” (Cedric)
My fiancée and my brother-in-law are making some rather sinister faces. However, in ‘Enhaz’, these two were master and disciple. As Cedric mentioned, there’s no guarantee things will go smoothly.
And so…
“Well then… so this is it.” (Harold)
I brought Xandra, Monica, and Cas with me to visit the Royal Guard Division barracks, which were about 20 minutes away from the royal palace by carriage.
According to Monica’s prior explanation, 1,000 guards were stationed here, undergoing daily training in preparation for emergencies. To become a Royal Guard, one must pass through rigorous selection, and while many aspire, the acceptance rate is about 1 in 100. It was a very narrow gate. In short, it was an elite military unit of the kingdom.
“Oh, they’re training.” (Harold)
We watched the guards training from a distance.
Well… Xandra’s training is far harsher by comparison…
“Come ooooon! Put more effort into it!” (Bradley)
Among the guards training diligently, a middle-aged man with white hair and a beard was shouting loudly.
No doubt about it. That’s Bradley Drake, the Royal Guard Division commander.
I checked the surroundings.
Yep. Wilfred isn’t here. If that’s the case, there’s no need to hold back.
“Excuse me. We’d like to observe for a bit…” (Harold)
“Over there! Focus on your stance! …Hmm? Who are you, a new recruit?” (Bradley)
It seems Commander Drake doesn’t know who I am. But that’s not surprising. After all, he’s never once attended any royal event I’ve been present at. Still…
“…Excuse me, Commander, but does your position allow you to address the Third Prince of this kingdom, Haru-sama, as a mere recruit?” (Alexandra)
Of course, my fiancée wouldn’t let such disrespect slide… Of course I am not here to pick a fight with Commander Drake, so I’m doing my best to calm her down.
“My deepest apologies. I am Bradley Drake, entrusted with the soldiers of the Royal Guard Division.” (Bradley)
Though he hurriedly knelt, his tone and expression showed no sign of remorse.
In fact, he’s blatantly mocking me. Well, I don’t mind. I’m only here out of curiosity, after all. However…
“…” (Harold)
I don’t appreciate the mocking stares from the other guards.
“By the way, is it correct to address you as Your Highness Harold? What brings you to such an unsightly place?” (Bradley)
“Nothing in particular. I heard my brother was put in charge here, so I wanted to see what kind of place it was. After all, it’s a role even he can handle, right?” (Harold)
I dropped the polite tone and decided to mock him in return. As expected, the guards bristled with anger.
“Indeed, as Your Highness Harold says, overseeing these soldiers may not be too difficult. However…” (Bradley)
Commander Drake’s previously relaxed attitude shifted as he glared at me with a sharp, murderous gaze.
“We, the Royal Guard Division, serve the Dehaubalz Kingdom alone. Not even a prince of this kingdom could command us with ease.” (Bradley)
So, as Cedric said, they clearly aren’t happy about Wilfred being put in charge. Perhaps their rudeness toward me is rooted in that.
“I don’t care. It’s not like I’m in charge of the Royal Guard Division. However… I’m not magnanimous enough to overlook such disrespect. After all, I am the ‘incompetent bratty prince’.” (Harold)
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