The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)
Defies Mother for the First Time in Life
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“Oh my… Harold.” (Margaret)
“Mother…” (Harold)
The customer who had come was the first queen of the Dehaubalz Kingdom, Margaret Weir Dehaubalz… my mother.
But why did she come all the way to this tailor shop?
“So… Harold, did you also come to have clothes tailored for the upcoming New Year’s celebration?” (Margaret)
“…Yes.” (Harold)
In response to Margaret’s question, I desperately forced my voice out to answer.
After regaining the memories of my previous life, I no longer had any attachment to Margaret, my mother. The love that the previous Harold had sought from his mother was no longer needed.
And yet… why am I unable to say anything in front of this woman? She should be someone who no longer matters to me.
“More importantly… you’ve been making quite the achievements recently.” (Margaret)
“Hmm?” (Harold)
I lost my voice at the sudden words from Margaret.
Did Margaret just praise me? No matter how much I worked, no matter how much I tried, she never acknowledged me… This woman who never even looked at me?
“I’ve heard about it. Lately, you’ve gained the support of Olson, the rigid minister who never sided with anyone. You’ve successfully carried out diplomacy with the Capetien Kingdom, and on top of that, you seem to have a close relationship with Sir Drake, the former division commander and hero.” (Margaret)
“Ah…” (Harold)
Margaret… no, Mother, had been watching me? I thought she only cared about Cardis and had no interest in me, the ‘incompetent bratty prince’…
As I recalled Harold’s circumstances from ‘Engage Hazard’, emotions I thought I’d discarded began to stir within me.
Maybe… I don’t have to give up. Maybe… it’s okay to seek it…
“Xa… Xandra…?” (Harold)
“…” (Alexandra)
Suddenly, Xandra, who had been beside me, bit her lip and hugged me with a pained expression.
…I see. So that’s how it is.
Understanding my fiancée’s feelings, I gently stroked her platinum blonde hair.
At that moment…
“I’m truly glad. Now, at last, you might be of some use to that child.” (Margaret)
I knew it, I knew it all along. I am nothing more than a tool for Cardis to this woman. That’s why Xandra is holding me so tightly like this. So, that I won’t be hurt, even a little. So, that I won’t be saddened even a little.
“From now on, as his younger brother, make sure you fully support him… so that that child can become the next king.” (Margaret)
It seemed the fitting for her celebratory dress was already finished. With a glance at her attendants, Margaret headed for the store’s exit.
“…I regret to inform you, but I cannot meet Your Majesty Margaret’s expectations.” (Harold)
“Harold?” (Margaret)
Margaret turned around with a puzzled expression.
“Are you not aware? I’ve already left Brother’s… Cardis’ faction.” (Harold)
“I know. But you’re his real brother, so that doesn’t…” (Margaret)
“It does matter. I’ve already told you, ‘I have no intention of siding with Brother, I will not cooperate from now on’. That’s what it means.” (Harold)
“Harold! Stop this childishness at once!” (Margaret)
“Regardless, I will not support Cardis. In fact, I will firmly oppose him becoming the next king.” (Harold)
The moment Cardis joined hands with Wilfred, I had no intention of supporting him anymore.
And… this is my first act of defiance against you.
“I have nothing more to say to you. You’ve finished your business here, haven’t you? Your way out is over there.” (Harold)
I put my hand on my chest and bow deeply. In sync with me, Xandra gracefully curtsied.
“Remember this! You won’t get away with this unscathed!” (Margaret)
With veins bulging on her temples and a furious expression, Margaret stormed out of the store.
“Sigh… that was quite the ordeal…” (Harold)
“Haru-sama… I am here for you…” (Alexandra)
As I let out a deep sigh and joked, Xandra threw herself into my chest. Her sapphire eyes filled with sorrow in my stead.
“Yes. I have you. And as for Mother… I already have another.” (Harold)
Yes… I have a mother. Lady Norma, Xandra’s mother, is here for me. So, I have no expectations from that woman anymore. That earlier moment… was because of the old Harold, who hadn’t yet regained his past memories. It wasn’t me.
“So, let’s refocus and get our outfits tailored. Let’s make sure we shine the brightest at the celebration.” (Harold)
“Yes… yes…” (Alexandra)
I hugged Sandra tightly, her small body being so gentle and so close to me.
To let her know, “It’s okay”.
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