The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)
Protagonist Causes Trouble Here Too
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“What is the meaning of this!” (Wilfred)
Of all people, Wilfred decided to show up at this very moment.
Behind him was a tall royal guard with a bobbed haircut who was covering his face with his hands.
He probably thinks, “This is a terrible time to be seen”.
“Xandra, Monica. It’ll be a hassle if we’re spotted, so let’s hide.” (Harold)
“Yes.” (Xandra/Monica)
We hid behind a pillar so as not to be seen by Wilfred and watched the situation. Thankfully, the royal guards noticed us and subtly formed a wall to shield us.
“Hm? Who are you?” (Drake)
“…I am the Fourth Prince of the Dehaubalz Kingdom, Wilfred, and I oversee you all.” (Wilfred)
Just as he did with me, Captain Drake taunted Wilfred. Wilfred almost fell for it but barely managed to keep his composure and introduced himself.
“Well, well… I am Bradley Drake, Commander of the Royal Guard Division.” (Drake)
Though Captain Drake’s expression remained cheerful, his eyes were clearly not smiling. He slowly extended his right hand.
Now then… how will Wilfred react?
“Well then, I’d like to say, ‘Nice to meet you’…” (Wilfred)
While shaking hands with Captain Drake, Wilfred slowly looked around.
“I see… the Royal Guard Division seems more corrupt than I imagined.” (Wilfred)
“Oh?” (Drake)
“Despite being the ones who should be guarding the capital, here you are drinking during the day and neglecting your duties. I had thought you were supposed to be the proud ones, ready to lay down your lives before anyone else in times of emergency.” (Wilfred)
Wilfred’s words did have some truth to them. The Royal Guard has been a proud force supporting the kingdom since its founding. However, that pride had twisted into something strange, which led them to mess with me earlier. But this situation is different from mine. I’m an outsider with no responsibility toward the royal guard.
On the other hand, Wilfred has been officially entrusted with overseeing the Royal Guard Division by King Eibar. Yet, despite never showing his face before, he suddenly appears and delivers these lines? There’s no way the Royal Guards would follow the orders of a leader who has neglected them like that.
“Then, Your Highness Wilfred, what do you plan to do?” (Drake)
“It’s obvious. The blame for the current state of the Royal Guard falls squarely on its commander. And now that I’m in charge, Bradley Drake will be demoted to squad captain, and everyone else here will start over as common soldiers.” (Wilfred)
“…” (??)
As the Royal Guards shot piercing glares at Wilfred, he either didn’t notice or didn’t care, simply turning to Captain Drake with a snort.
“Vice Commander Coleman, take care of the rest. Ensure that these men are dealt with as I’ve instructed.” (Wilfred)
“Understood…” (Coleman)
Wilfred left the scene triumphantly, and the tall royal guard, Deputy Commander Elliot Coleman, saluted with a furrowed brow.
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“Ah, seriously… such terrible timing…” (Coleman)
As soon as Wilfred left and the drinking resumed, Vice Commander Coleman buried his head in his hands.
“Oh, don’t worry about it. Since His Highness Wilfred has made such a declaration, I think I’ll take it easy for a while.” (Drake)
Commander Drake… no, I guessed I should say former commander, patted Coleman’s back with a bottle of booze in hand. For someone who had just been demoted, he seemed oddly cheerful, almost as if he were enjoying himself.
“That’s exactly why I’m so troubled! I’m always the one left cleaning up the mess afterward… please consider my position!” (Coleman)
“Well, that can’t be helped. After all, you are the Vice Commander.” (Drake)
“Oh, you only bring that up when it suits you…” (Coleman)
Vice Commander Coleman glared at Captain Drake with a deadpan look.
From their exchange, it was clear this kind of situation was normal for them. Even the other Royal Guards were laughing as they watched.
“But what are you going to do? Wilfred was officially appointed by His Majesty King Eibar to oversee the royal guard. We can’t just ignore that…” (Coleman)
“Hahaha! There’s no need to worry! As I told His Highness Harold, the Royal Guard serves the kingdom, not the royal family. Even the king himself cannot command us.” (Drake)
With that, Captain Drake smirked.
I see… they serve the kingdom, not the royal family. That’s a pretty cool way to put it.
“Elliot, I’m leaving the Royal Guard Division as of today…” (Drake)
“!?” (??)
“Sigh… Fine, I understand.” (Coleman)
Wait, is it really okay to just give up your position as commander so easily? But if Vice Commander Coleman is sighing yet accepting it, I guess that’s just how it is.
“Hahaha!” (Drake)
“Ahaha.” (Harold)
Seeing Captain Drake laughing boisterously, I could only muster a dry smile.
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