The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (2/4 chapters)
Arrives at the Slums
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“Fufu! I bought so much!” (Lizette)
Liz looked delighted, with her arms full of numerous shopping bags.
Of course, it is me carrying all the bags. Why wouldn’t it be?
“Lizette. Don’t forget that Haru-sama is my fiancé, alright?” (Alexandra)
“I-I know that…” (Lizette)
Lizette turned her face away awkwardly, unable to meet Xandra’s sharp gaze.
Honestly, she should hurry up and find herself a fiancé. Naturally, Wilfred is not an option.
“Oh, right. Since we’re here in the royal capital’s bustling marketplace, there’s somewhere I want to stop by. I’ll have the guards deliver the bags to the palace, so I’ll step out for a bit.” (Harold)
“O-okay…” (Lizette)
And so, I handed the bags over to the guards, left Lloyd in charge of guiding everyone around the capital, and went off with Xandra and Monica, splitting from the group.
“You’re heading to the hideout of that clown from earlier, aren’t you?” (Alexandra)
“Sharp as always.” (Harold)
As expected of Xandra, she could see right through me. Even Monica, who wore her usual calm expression, probably figured it out from the start.
“Ugh, because those guys interrupted, I missed out on eating something delicious!” (Casparleague)
“Haha. Don’t worry, once we take care of everything, we’ll go back to eat again.” (Harold)
I chuckled awkwardly, trying to calm Cas, who was fuming on my shoulder. To be fair, the whole situation was unexpected.
…No, it’s because I severed ties with them that this sort of thing happens.
“Please don’t make that face.” (Alexandra)
“Sorry…” (Harold)
Xandra gently grasped my hand, lowering her gaze. This wasn’t good. She understood my feelings too well, and it only made her worry unnecessarily.
“It’s okay. As long as I have you, I’ll be fine. But… if I ever lost you, it wouldn’t just make me sad. I wouldn’t be able to handle it. So, promise me, you’ll always stay by my side.” (Harold)
Trying to shake off the heavy atmosphere, I exaggerated a bit with my words.
Well, it’s not an exaggeration. It’s the truth.
“Of course. Leaving your side, Haru-sama? That’s unthinkable.” (Alexandra)
Saying that, Xandra turned her face away abruptly. …Did I say something wrong?
“As always, Milady can’t handle a direct comment from Your Highness Harold.” (Monica)
Hearing Monica’s remark, I glanced at Xandra’s expression. Her lips were twitching into a smile, clearly softening. It seemed my words were, in fact, just right.
After chatting like this, we spent about 30 minutes walking away from the main roads into the back alleys. Finally, we stepped into the slums of Kadit, the royal capital.
“Wow… It’s so damp. And the smell is awful.” (Casparleague)
Cas scrunched up his face and covered his nose with a paw.
Well, with how filthy it is, that is understandable. Cas is a magical beast, and he’s probably far more sensitive to odors than we are.
“Haru… The main roads and squares were so shiny, so why is this place left like this…?” (Casparleague)
“It’s simple. Places like this are necessary for the kingdom.” (Harold)
That’s right. Humans can’t live on cleanliness alone. It’s the existence of these dirty aspects that allows the surface to shine.
“But Haru, you’re royalty, aren’t you? You speak like you’ve accepted that, but your face says otherwise.” (Casparleague)
“…” (Harold)
Damn it, Cas. When did he get so sharp?
“Cas-san, of course. It’s because he’s my… Haru-sama. But surely, as his partner, you know that too, don’t you?” (Xandra)
“Ehehe, I do.” (Casparleague)
With that, Xandra and Cass exchanged a soft chuckle.
“Monica, you think the same way, don’t you?” (Alexandra)
“Of course. I, Monica Ashton, choose who I serve carefully.” (Monica)
Monica pushed her glasses up with a quick gesture and for some reason puffed out her chest in pride.
Who’s she competing with…?
I really wanted to ask that.
“If you were to become king of this nation, this slum might be cleaned up completely. Not just its appearance or stench, but even the hearts of the people who live here.” (Alexandra)
“You’re overestimating me. Besides… unfortunately, that day will never come.” (Harold)
I would abandon my royal status to live peacefully with Xandra. So, I’m sorry, but this slum won’t be seeing any changes from me. But…
“We’ll make sure something like this never exists in the Chevalier’s territory.” (Harold)
“Yes. Let’s ensure we never make such a mistake.” (Alexandra)
Xandra gently placed her small hand over my clenched fist.
At that moment.
“Your Highness Harold, Milady.” (Monica)
“Yes.” (Harold)
“I’m fine.” (Alexandra)
Monica’s low voice prompted us to raise our guard to the maximum. It seemed the enemy had already arrived.
“They’re coming!” (Monica)
“Cas!” (Harold)
“Leave it to me!” (Casparleague)
Cass immediately transformed into his Jet Black Shield Casparleague form. With our backs against a wall, we braced for the enemy’s assault. Right then, the shield resonated with a sharp metallic sound.
…Poison needles?
“Xandra, Monica. The enemy is likely assassins bearing the Scorpius title.” (Harold)
“No, Your Highness Harold. Based on the presences I detected, there are at least seven of them.” (Monica)
“I see.” (Harold)
So, the enemy planned to send everyone from the Zodiac Twelve, except for the “Big Three”, to take us down. If that’s the case, we’ll just crush them all.
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