The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)
Learns the True Purpose of ‘Engage Hazard’
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“Waahh!” (Crowd)
The moment I appeared in front of the numerous nobles and commoners who were watching, an especially loud cheer erupted.
“Wow… Cas, that’s amazing…” (Harold)
“Yeah… We’re going to fight that idiot here, huh…” (Casparleague)
“Huh? Are you nervous?” (Harold)
“No way! Rather, I’m excited because I can show everyone how amazing Haru and I are!” (Casparleague)
Ahaha, my partner is reliable.
Thanks to Cas, I was feeling a little… no, quite nervous, but it quickly melted away.
“That’s right. Besides, losing to him is unthinkable. The ones who will remain standing at the end of that stage are us.” (Harold)
“Yeah!” (Casparleague)
“Alright… let’s go!” (Harold)
I slowly made my way to the stage.
Sir Drake, who would serve as the main referee, lifted the corners of his mouth and nodded at me.
By the way, it seems Wilfred’s appearance will be after mine. He probably intends to make a grand entrance like the protagonist. Well, it might make the story more exciting in ‘Enhaz’, so it could be a necessary production. But… if that protagonist were to lose to me, who is below even a stepping stone, that would be dramatic.
Then…
“Uooohh!” (Crowd)
Wilfred appeared to even bigger cheers than when I came on stage.
Thanks to the royal palace greatly publicizing his achievements, the commoners were clearly looking at Wilfred with eyes full of expectation. More than that…
“Huh…” (Harold)
The weapon Wilfred is holding… that’s the UR weapon ‘Heroic Greatsword Caletvwlch’. I mean, it’s unfair to suddenly bring out a top-class UR weapon when the ‘Enhaz’ main story hasn’t even started yet, right? But…
“My Cas is definitely superior, though.” (Harold)
The physical attack power increase effect from ‘Heroic Greatsword Caletvwlch’ is the strongest among all weapons at 40,000. On the other hand, the physical and magical defense power from “Black Shield Casparleague” is 15,000 each. But… like me, Cas has the title ‘Indestructible’. Thanks to that effect, Cas’ defense power skyrockets to 45,000.
“Hehe… I got praised by Haru.” (Casparleague)
“What are you saying? You don’t know how much I trust Cas, do you?” (Harold)
“Of course I know, but it’s still nice to be praised.” (Casparleague)
“I see.” (Harold)
Seriously… my partner is so cute. If possible, I want to pet him right now, but unfortunately, Cas is transformed into ‘Jet Black Shield Casparleague’, so I can’t do that right now. So, I’ll make sure to give him plenty of love after I defeat Wilfred.
“Brother Harold… How about we stop this now? If you can’t say it to His Majesty the King, I’ll mediate for you…” (Wilfred)
“Really? You’re close with His Majesty? I didn’t know that.” (Harold)
As soon as we faced each other, I responded to Wilfred’s strange statement with sarcasm.
I’m certainly aware that he has the favor of King Eibar. He was welcomed into Cardis’ faction by the order of King Eibar and was even appointed as the host for the Baltian Holy Kingdom. He tried to have me appointed as a goodwill ambassador to the Capetien Kingdom, and he was entrusted with the Royal Guard Division. To top it off, at the New Year’s celebration, he raised his mother Samantha to the position of the Third Queen.
I don’t understand why King Eibar favors Wilfred. Whether it was requested by his mistress to do so, to attract his mistress’s attention, or if there’s another reason altogether. However… in ‘Engage Hazard’, I finally understood why King Eibar declared, “Whoever brings the world’s greatest fiancée will become the next king”.
It was all to make Wilfred the next king.
This ensures that everyone is on the same starting line, even if they are last in line to the throne. After that, it would simply be a matter of determining whose fiancée is the best by King Eibar’s discretion.
“…How pitiful.” (Harold)
I glanced at Cardis, who was cheering for Wilfred from a seat designated for the royal family, and murmured.
I don’t know if it was an order from King Eibar, but he accepted Wilfred into the faction, only to be used as a stepping stone. Moreover, despite having shouldered his mother Margaret’s distorted expectations, striving solely to become the next king, it’s all going to waste. If Cardis found out about this, he’d be more than just sad and upset.
“Phew… I can’t help it. Then I’ll just crush Brother Harold. Be prepared.” (Wilfred)
“You’re laughing with a good face. You finally became like yourself.” (Harold)
Seeing Wilfred’s eerie expression with his gray eyes shining brightly, I spoke sarcastically.
But… this must be the true nature of the loser that ‘Engage Hazard’ never showed. I understand a lot now.
“As you’ve already heard, the result will only be determined by all three judges or if one side becomes unable to fight. Is that understood?” (Drake)
“Yes.” (Harold)
“Yeah.” (Wilfred)
“Very well. Now, both sides, take your positions.” (Drake)
Following Lord Drake’s words, I pointed my shield toward Wilfred.
Wilfred also aligned the tip of ‘Heroic Greatsword Caletvwlch’ ” with my brow in a ready stance.
“Cas, let’s go.” (Harold)
“Yeah…!” (Casparleague)
Hearing Cas’s voice filled with determination and resolve, I lifted the corners of my mouth.
And then…
“Now… begin!” (Drake)
Casparleague.
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