The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (4/4 chapters)
Protagonist, who had Staged an Elaborate Charade, Suddenly Challenged to a Duel
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“I hereby declare Samantha Allport to be my Third Queen!” (King Eibar)
“?!”
The hall froze at the shocking proclamation of King Eibar.
Whew… At least it wasn’t the infamous line from ‘Enhaz’. But still, this is just as outrageous.
Of all places, King Eibar announced this at the New Year’s banquet, where every noble of the kingdom was gathered. With his two queens standing behind him, he declared that he would make his mistress a queen.
“Oh, Your Majesty, I’m so delighted!” (Samantha)
“Indeed, indeed, I knew you would be!” (Eibar)
The only ones rejoicing were King Eibar and Samantha. Margaret wore a furious expression, and Rosemary looked resigned. As for the nobles, they could not have looked more disillusioned.
…No, there was one person who seemed happy.
“Mother…!” (Wilfred)
It was Wilfred, Samantha’s son, wearing an overwhelmed expression.
However, if I recall correctly, in ‘Enhaz’, the protagonist never received any affection from his mother. His heart was healed only through the devotion of the heroines he pursued. Yet here, Wilfred looked at Samantha with pure joy. How should I even interpret this? I’m baffled…
Wait. Now that I think about it, while ‘Enhaz’ did portray Samantha as King Eibar’s mistress, she only appeared in Wilfred’s flashbacks. She wasn’t part of the main plot at all. If that’s the case, maybe Samantha was already established as the third queen by the time the main story of ‘Enhaz’ began.
Wow… As someone who was a hardcore fan of ‘Enhaz’, this hidden backstory is blowing my mind. Ever since my memories of my past life returned, I’ve been hit with one surprise after another.
“Now, everyone! Tonight, we celebrate the New Year and the rise of a new queen!” (Eibar)
“…” (??)
Aside from King Eibar, Samantha, and Wilfred, no one seemed to be in the mood for a celebration. The rest of us were left in awkward silence as the banquet began.
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“Xandra, this dish is delicious too.” (Harold)
“Really? Let me try… Mmm, it’s delicious!” (Alexandra)
After King Eibar’s outrageous declaration, Xandra and I indulged in the feast laid out for the banquet. Of course, Monica had already taste-tested the food to ensure it wasn’t poisoned. And yet…
“Everyone, listen! Although His Majesty has already made his announcement, we have something to share with you all as well!” (Cardis)
Right in the center of the hall, Cardis raised his voice and began to speak.
Naturally, it was the classic ‘We brothers get along so well!’ speech. Of course, I had declined to be part of it.
“First His Majesty, and now Prince Cardis?” (??)
“Goodness, what is going on with this year’s banquet?” (??)
The murmurs of nobles carried a tone of exasperation and unease.
Even after King Eibar’s reckless act, Cardis still chose to follow through with his declaration, which, in its own way, was admirable.
“I came here tonight hoping to enjoy the banquet with you, but those two have ruined the evening.” (Alexandra)
“Haha…” (Harold)
Alexandra frowned openly, and though I smiled awkwardly, I was irritated on the inside.
“Throughout these years, Raphael and I have strived to carry forward His Majesty’s legacy, pushing each other to greater heights. But today, someone brought us together, Wilfred.” (Cardis)
“Yes.” (Wilfred)
Wilfred stepped into the center of the hall as Cardis beckoned him. Raphael also approached, smiling wryly, with a glass in hand.
“Wilfred and Raphael… From now on, we brothers will join hands to uplift the Dehaubalz Kingdom!” (Cardis)
“Yes!” (Wilfred)
“Haha…” (Raphael)
The three of them stood together, arms around each other.
Honestly, at this point, all I could do was laugh at the spectacle. Half the nobles wore dry smiles. As for the rest? They looked as if they had swallowed something bitter. From the nobles’ perspective, many of them had aligned with either Cardis or Raphael, hoping to make one of them the next king.
But now, seeing the two rivals suddenly acting like brothers would only make them feel betrayed. And if they thought it was all for show, they must have felt like they were watching a lousy play. Soon, though, the nobles realized something. All of them turned their gaze toward me, the one person excluded from the brotherly circle.
They must be thinking, Why is His Highness Harold, the one who succeeded in diplomacy with the Capetien Kingdom, not included? Of course, I had chosen to exclude myself. But unlike the old days, when I was just the ‘incompetent bratty prince’, I had built my own achievements.
Moreover, influential people like Minister Olson and former division commander Sir Drake now supported me. Most importantly, Xandra’s family, the Chevalier Household, was the largest noble household in the kingdom. Any noble with common sense understood that ignoring me, someone with strong ties to both the civil and military factions and the Chevalier Household, was simply not an option.
“Xandra, it seems the mood here is ruined. Shall we step outside for some fresh air?” (Harold)
“Fufu… Yes.” (Alexandra)
Taking her small hand, I ignored the trio and led her to the balcony.
And then…
“Brother Harold! I, Wilfred Well Dehaubalz, challenge you to a duel!” (Wilfred)
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