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Threatening Own Mother

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“Eeeek!?” (Maid)

A passing maid screamed in terror when she saw us.

Hey, I might not look it, but I’m still the Third Prince, you know? Isn’t this a bit too much?

“…Such insolence. Monica, silence her.” (Harold)

“Understood.” (Monica)

As soon as she said that, Monica moved instantly behind the maid and struck a precise blow to her neck, rendering her unconscious. Her skill was incredible. Once again, I was reminded of how exceptional my personal maid is.

However…

“W-Why is His Highness Harold here!?” (??)

“W-What should we do…? We have to inform Her Majesty, Queen Margaret…” (??)

The maid shouted, causing all the maids from the Crystal Palace to gather round.

Well, I guess this works in my favor.

“Let me ask you all. Where is Her Majesty, Queen Margaret?” (Harold)

“!?” (All Maids)

All the maids froze, their faces stiffening at my question.

Come on, I wasn’t even asking something difficult.

And then…

“What is going on here!?” (Head Maid)

An older, slightly stout woman appeared.

Judging by her demeanor, she seems to be the head maid serving Margaret. Arrogant, too.

“Ah, hello there. Could you guide me to Her Majesty Queen Margaret?” (Harold)

I gave her a friendly smile as I spoke.

Yet…

“Hmph… Even if you are the Third Prince, this is the Crystal Palace. None but His Majesty the King and His Highness Cardis, her trueborn son, are allowed to enter.” (Head Maid)

The head maid snorted disdainfully and looked down at me as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

I mean, I am her biological son, but sure, okay. Well, fine then.

“Monica, it seems this woman doesn’t value her life. I permit it. Execute her at once.” (Harold)

“As you wish. Her disrespect toward my master, His Highness Harold, will be paid for with her life.” (Monica)

“Eek!?” (Head Maid)

The head maid turned pale, her face drenched in cold sweat. She hadn’t anticipated that I might actually commit such an atrocity here in the Crystal Palace. However, Monica’s dagger was already at her throat, the blade drawing a thin red line.

“If you think you’ll get away with this—” (Head Maid)

“Oh? You’re still talking. That’s fine. Whether or not I get away with it doesn’t matter to you—you’ll find out in the afterlife.” (Harold)

“Ah… ah…” (Head Maid)

When I smirked, baring my teeth slightly, the head maid began trembling all over, tears spilling from her eyes.

Finally, she seemed to understand her predicament.

“P-Please wait! I-I’ll guide you to Her Majesty Queen Margaret!” (Head Maid)

“That’s fine. But I’ll just ask another maid to do it. You can go ahead and die.” (Harold)

“Eeeek! P-Please, forgive me! I was wrong!” (Head Maid)

Honestly, it’s far too late for that. I have no intention of forgiving her. Besides, a scapegoat would make her reflect on her actions…

“Harold… What are you doing…?” (Margaret)

Accompanied by a maid with braided hair, Margaret appeared.

There was unmistakable fear in her eyes. She probably understood the reason for my visit.

“Good morning, Mother. Harold Weir Dehaubalz, at your service. I’ve come to see you.” (Harold)

I gave her a graceful bow, smiling broadly.

“There’s something I’d like to give you. Monica.” (Harold)

“Yes.” (Monica)

“Hiiik!” (Head Maid)

As soon as Monica released her grip, the head maid, now a sobbing, drooling mess, scrambled to flee the scene. The maids around us watched her retreat with cold disdain. But right now, the head maid wasn’t important.

“Here you are, Your Majesty Queen Margaret. Please accept this.” (Monica)

“Ah… ah…” (Margaret)

What Monica handed over were the twelve plates, each decorated with the constellations, once carried by the members of the Zodiac Twelve.

There were twelve in total. Margaret would immediately understand what they signified.

“Harold… You…” (Margaret)

“Mother… or rather, Her Majesty Queen Margaret. You no longer have anyone to protect you in this country. Cry to your family if you wish, but before you do, I’ll make sure to inform the Her Majesty Queen Rosemary who you so despise.” (Harold)

This woman was originally a princess of Nederia Kingdom, a kingdom that ruled above the Capetien Kingdom. When she married into the Dehaubalz Kingdom 20 years ago, her father, the Nederia King, secretly sent 12 skilled agents to serve as Margaret’s hands and feet.

Margaret used not only the Nederia Kingdom’s backing but also her authority as First Queen to turn the Zodiac Twelve into Dehaubalz infamous Assassin Guild. And she used that to threaten Rosemary.

“If you defy me, I’ll kill Raphael,” she whispered.

This revelation was the climax of the Enhaz storyline, the Feud with Cardis. It was this betrayal that made Cardis turn against his mother Margaret and ally with his rival, Wilfred.

“I have no choice, but I’ll still allow you to breathe. However… don’t get involved with us again.” (Harold)

“…” (Margaret)

Realizing this was a genuine threat, Margaret bit her lip and fell silent.

I left the Crystal Palace, taking Monica and Xandra with me. And then…

“Did I… handle that well?” (Harold)

“Yes… Haru-sama did everything for us. So please, allow me to share your pain.” (Alexandra)

“Yeah… Yeah…” (Harold)

Xandra gently held me as the guilt of threatening my own mother threatened to crush me.

—Without Xandra, I can no longer go on.

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