The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (1/4 chapters)
The Long-Awaited Day of the New Year’s Celebration Has Finally Arrived
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“Yeah, yeah, this definitely feels more comfortable.” (Harold)
On the afternoon of New Year’s Day, I looked at myself in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction.
Of course, the quality of this tuxedo made by Baroness Selway is excellent, but more importantly, the design is modeled after something from my previous life. This feels much more familiar to me. Well, as an insignificant university student, I never had the chance to wear such formal clothes, though.
“Wow…! Haru, you look so cool!” (Casparleague)
“Really?” (Harold)
“Yes! With this, Xandra will definitely like you even more!” (Casparleague)
“Do you think so?” (Harold)
Being showered with praise by Cas, who was bouncing on the bed, there was no way I wouldn’t feel pleased.
If anything, I’m feeling 50% more smug than usual.
“Your Highness Harold, it’s about time…” (Monica)
“Huh? Is it already that time?” (Harold)
When Monica points it out, I checked the clock, and it was indeed the perfect time to go meet her.
“Well then, I’ll be off.” (Harold)
“Yes. We’ll be waiting for your return.” (Monica)
“Have a safe trip!” (Casparleague)
After being seen off by Monica and Cas, I boarded the carriage and proceeded down the main street of the royal capital.
Of course, I’m going to pick up my beloved fiancée. It’s common to meet your fiancée at the palace, greet her as she arrives by carriage, and escort her from there, but unfortunately, I can’t wait for that. Besides, I know that Xandra will be much happier if I personally go to pick her up.
So, with that said…
“My, my! Your Highness Harold, welcome!” (Norma)
When I arrived at the Chevalier Household’s townhouse, it was Lady Norma who greeted me.
Normally, Lady Norma lives in the main residence as she manages her estate, but she has been staying in this townhouse for the past two weeks due to the New Year celebrations hosted by the royal family.
“Thank you for the warm welcome. Umm… Mother-in-law.” (Harold)
“Ufufu. It’s only natural to welcome my son.” (Norma)
Ah, geez. I can’t win against her at all. Just seeing Lady Norma warms my heart this much.
“Xandra should be ready soon. How about we have some tea together while we wait?” (Norma)
“Yes, thank you very much.” (Harold)
So, while drinking tea and chatting with Lady Norma…
“Oh, Your Highness Harold. Could it be… you’re here to pick up Alexandra?” (Cedric)
It was Cedric who appeared.
Come on, I’m just here to pick up my fiancée. You don’t have to squint your eyes and look so annoyed, even though I’m not sure if they’re open in the first place.
“Listen to this! Cedric thought he would get to escort Alexandra to the palace, but Your Highness took that role, and now he’s sulking!” (Norma)
“Mother!” (Cedric)
“Ahaha…” (Harold)
I see. So that’s why the sister-con brother is in a bad mood.
“But, Brother-in-law, are you sure it’s fine for you to not be escorting your fiancée?” (Harold)
“…I don’t have a fiancée.” (Cedric)
Oops, it seems like that was a taboo topic. Both of them now have awkward expressions. But considering Cedric is the heir to the Chevalier Household, the largest noble house in the kingdom, he should be an incredibly attractive match. Yet judging from their reactions, there doesn’t seem to be many marriage proposals coming in…
“I know, right? It’s so strange to me. His face is perfectly average, I think…” (Norma)
“M-Mother…” (Cedric)
Lady Norma, that’s not really a compliment.
Thanks to that, Cedric had an indescribable look on his face.
“That’s why tonight’s celebration is the perfect opportunity for Cedric to find a fiancée. Your Highness Harold, please help us, won’t you?” (Norma)
“If that’s the case, of course. I’ll do my best along with Xandra, though I’m not sure how much help we can be.” (Harold)
That being said, I have zero connections with people of our generation, and I don’t know a single eligible lady I could introduce to him. The best I can do is play the role of a small-time villain and make Cedric look good in comparison… Wait.
Speaking of which, I received a letter from Raphael. It said, ‘Be careful of Wilfred at the celebration’. According to the letter, while Raphael and Wilfred had a friendly conversation the last time, Raphael was actually on high alert internally, pretending to be casual. That makes sense. Wilfred, who’s Cardis’ right-hand man, made that proposal, yet Cardis himself didn’t accept becoming the next king. So, Raphael is pretending to go along with Wilfred’s proposal, trying to figure out what he’s planning.
Reading the letter reminded me once again that Raphael is one of the most cunning princes of Enhaz. But at the end of the letter, as usual, there was another plea for me to join him. Such a hassle.
As I sipped my tea, thinking about that…
“S-Sorry to keep you waiting…” (Alexandra)
“Oh…” (Harold)
When my beloved fiancée finally appeared, dressed up and ready, I was so captivated by her beauty that I embarrassingly let my tea spill out of my mouth.
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