The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)

 

 

King Who Rules the World*

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Wilfred Weir Dehaubalz’s Perspective

 

“Dammit!” (Wilfred)

I suppressed the pain in my body inflicted by that man, the ‘incompetent bratty prince’ Harold, and kicked the table nearby.

Marion watched this with eyes filled with anxiety and fear, which only irritated me more.

“Yikes!? Your Highness!?” (Marion)

“First of all, it’s because you’re useless that this has happened! Even though I gave you that ‘War Axe Sky Drive’!” (Wilfred)

“P-Please forgive me!” (Marion)

Grabbing Marion’s wine-red hair, I slammed her against the wall.

That’s right. It’s all this woman’s fault.

Even though she was Harold’s discarded fiancée, I kept her around because she looked good. All she could do was grovel at my feet. 　She’s an incompetent woman who can’t even do a proper job as a maid, let alone do something as simple as hurting that guy’s fiancée.

“Please… forgive me… forgive me…” (Marion)

Shaking and rubbing her forehead on the floor, Marion apologized.

“I’m sorry for being hard on you ever since I lost to that man. But please believe this, more than anything else, Marion… you are the only one who can accept me.” (Wilfred)

“Ah… W-Wilfred-sama…” (Marion)

“Right now, it’s just the two of us. You don’t have to use such formal titles. Just call me ‘Wil’ as usual.” (Wilfred)

“Yes… Wil-sama… Wil-sama…” (Marion)

When I lifted her body, Marion shed tears and leaped into my chest with an overwhelmed expression.

She really is an easy woman to handle. In the end, she is just a pawn for my purpose.

Yes… I have a duty to become a hero as the protagonist of this world.

 

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“I really have nothing but fools for siblings. The king is infatuated with my mother, and my mother is desperately trying to please him so she won’t be abandoned. The two queens are jealous of my mother, and I have no idea what my brothers are thinking… Well, except for Harold, who is just a simple-minded, incompetent fool.” (Wilfred)

Having turned ten years old, I was mocking Harold, who was desperately trying to flatter the First Queen with the answers to the questions given by our tutor today. Even though he performed slightly better than usual, it’s impossible for him to receive any praise. Well, whatever. The more he’s a simpleton, the more I stand out.

Right now, I’m called the ‘Tainted Prince’, looked down upon by everyone, but once I grow up, that position will surely reverse. Rather, by that time, I need to use Harold to portray how unfortunate my circumstances are. Until now, I’ve been committing misdeeds in the palace, blaming them all on Harold. Thanks to that, Harold’s reputation is now at rock bottom. No one treats him seriously anymore.

“By the way, when I locked up some no-name noble lady in a room, that was a masterpiece.” (Wilfred)

The sound of a woman crying and screaming in a deserted room at the edge of the palace was very pleasant.

I don’t know if that noble lady was rescued safely or if she’s still starving to death in that room. Well, I blamed it all on Harold, so he’s probably responsible for it all. Still, I don’t think that shabby woman belonged to a notable household.

 

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My turning point came in the summer when I turned 12.

“Hey, you must be Wilfred, right?” (Ulysses)

Summoned by my father, King Eibar, I found myself in the audience chamber before a man who looked to be three or four years older than me. He introduced himself as “Ulysses” and greeted me with a smile.

“I’m Ulysses. Is it true that Wilfred will succeed you and become the king who rules this world?” (Ulysses)

“That is correct.” (Eibar)

“Hmmm… It’s not that I doubt you, but I find it hard to believe…” (Ulysses)

Instead of me, a slothful king lost in lust and this mysterious man were speaking freely.

However… King Eibar certainly said it. That I, of all people, would ‘become the king who rules the world”.

“That’s what I’m saying, so Eibar, you should follow my instructions, okay? Otherwise, your wish… won’t be fulfilled.” (Ulysses)

“Phew… That’s right…” (King Eibar)

With a wry smile, the man named Ulysses took a deep breath and nodded at King Eibar.

“So, Wilfred, you need to follow my instructions properly, alright? You want to be a king, don’t you?” (Ulysses)

“…Can I really become a king?” (Wilfred)

“Of course. As long as you follow my words.” (Ulysses)

I shouldn’t say this, but this man… Ulysses seems to be of the same kind as me. He trusts no one, doubts his own abilities not at all, and simply manipulates everything as he pleases. Without understanding the unnecessary things like kindness or compassion.

However, that’s why I can trust this man. It’s because I, as a person, never compromise or deceive when it comes to my interests. I am just loyal to my desires.

“…Understood. I will follow you.” (Wilfred)

“Ah, just like that, we’re two of a kind. It’s quick to talk, which is helpful. I think it’s because you’re Eibar’s son.” (Ulysses)

Ulysses beamed at me and shook my hand.

This was the beginning of the path to dominance for me and Ulysses.

 

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“Wil-sama, what’s wrong?” (Marion)

In the deep of night, indulging in my desires with Marion, she hadn’t fallen asleep yet and nestled her cheek against my chest, peeking into my face.

Usually, Marion has little change in expression, but at that moment… she showed a spoiled look. I have no interest in her, though.

“No… I was just reminded of something from the past.” (Wilfred)

“I see…” (Marion)

After I shook my head, Marion lowered her gaze and smiled.

She probably feels lonely knowing she’s not part of my memories.

“Now then… I’m about to enter the Royal Academy. I lost in the duel with Harold the other day, but that disgrace should be washed away once I enter the academy.” (Wilfred)

“Ah! To call it disgraceful!” (Marion)

“Calm down. Everyone who was there saw me lose to him. Even if Harold was acting despicably…” (Wilfred)

Indeed… it’s widely spread throughout the kingdom that there was foul play on Harold’s side during that duel. I can’t fool the eyes of the spectators, but many of the common people who weren’t there will likely believe that foul play really occurred. With that, along with the reputation of the ‘incompetent bratty prince’, many people believe in me as a hero.

Moreover, it seems that from Samantha becoming the Third Queen and King Eibar’s attitude this time, the king wishes to make me the next king, and now several nobles from the Cardis and Raphael factions are trying to get close to me. My position won’t be shaken by losing just once.

“Marion… even though you’re older, I will have you attend the academy as a fellow new student…” (Wilfred)

“Yes. I, Marion Shearer, will surely be of service to you at the academy.” (Marion)

“Ah, I look forward to it.” (Wilfred)

“Ah… mh…” (Marion)

Pulling Marion close, I exchanged kisses with her.

Now… at last, my story… is about to begin. According to Ulysses, the main event is said to be just a little over a year away, but I think I’ll make sure to let that ‘incompetent bratty prince’ taste despair before then.

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