The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)
It is Just Like Being a Harem Protagonist
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The multi-chamber cannon, a unique skill of the magical beast Fairgeltungsvaff, boasts one of the highest levels of firepower in Engage Hazard. With a single attack, it can inflict lethal damage to the entire character party. However, due to its immense firepower, the multi-chamber cannon requires a substantial amount of SP to fire, taking a full ten minutes to charge.
As for countermeasures, there are two main options, either defeat the magical beast Fairgeltungsvaffe within the ten-minute charging window or mitigate the damage using characters with water-element affinity which is known to counter its fire-element attack and bolster defenses with buffs.
Dodging? The multi-chamber cannon has a super-long range and a 270-degree attack radius. The only safe spot is directly behind Fairgeltungsvaffe. Realistically, only Xandra and Monica, with their ultra-high-speed movement capabilities, could evade it. And yet… Xandra and Monica both declared they trust Cas and me to protect them. There’s no way around it. I’ll have to defend them at all costs.
“Guh… gugh…!” (Harold)
The sheer heat and power of the attack pressed me backward, even with my maxed-out stats, the abilities of Jet Black Shield Casparleague, and the full defensive boost from my Indestructible title.
In Engage Hazard, all attacks are shown as one-turn animations, so I had no idea how long the attack would actually last in reality. But—
“I won’t loseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!” (Harold)
I shouted from the depths of my soul to fire myself up and began pushing back.
“Huff… huff…!” (Harold)
“…Impossible…!” (Maid)
We… we managed to block the multi-chamber cannon.
“G-g-gitchchchchchchch!!” (??)
“How dare you make Haru-sama go through so much trouble.” (Alexandra)
Seizing the opportunity after the attack ceased, Xandra pierced Fairgeltungsvaffe’s head with her Balmung.
“Prepare yourself.” (Monica)
“Gah… ugh…” (Maid)
Monica had already moved behind the dedicated maid without anyone noticing and severed her neck with her dagger.
“Whew… we did it.” (Harold)
“Hehe! It’s our victory!” (Casparleague)
Cas reverted to her original kitten form, and I bumped my fist against her paw. Looking at him now, Cas also appeared slightly injured.
Sigh… I really made my partner push herself too hard.
“Haha! That tickles!” (Harold)
“Hey, Haru, you’re hurt too, you know.” (Casparleague)
Suddenly, Cas started licking my cheek. I couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected ticklish sensation.
Guess I got some scratches myself. But really, Cas, there’s no need to worry that much. I’m fine, seriously.
“Alright, then it’s my turn to return the favor.” (Harold)
“Nyahaha! That tickles! It tickles so much!” (Casparleague)
I returned the gesture, licking her wounds in turn. Cas giggled uncontrollably, wriggling on the ground.
“Anyway, is everyone else okay?” (Harold)
“Y-yes… thanks to you, Haru, we’re all unharmed…” (Lizette)
That’s good to hear, but what’s with their strange reactions? Not just Liz, but both Christia and Carla were staring at me with completely dumbfounded expressions.
“To think you could shield us from an attack capable of reducing the entire area to scorched earth and come out with only minor scratches…” (Christia)
“His Highness Harold has drifted even further out of our reach…” (Lizette)
Oh… yeah, now that I think about it, I did block that multi-chamber cannon. Looking back, it’s kind of amazing, isn’t it? Or, no, it is amazing. I mean, I stopped one of the highest-damage attacks in Enhaz. After regaining my memories from my previous life, I had envisioned this kind of strength— The strength to protect… the strength to protect what’s precious to me.
“Well done, Haru-sama.” (Alexandra)
“Yeah… thanks. But Xandra, taking down a magical beast like Fairgeltungsvaffe with its tough exoskeleton in a single blow—that’s incredible, too.” (Harold)
“Hehe… I am your sword, after all.” (Alexandra)
Xandra smiled softly as she spoke.
“That’s right. You’re my sword, and I’m your shield. The strongest sword and shield together—that’s a true paradox.” (Harold)
“Hehe! Yes!” (Alexandra)
Xandra leapt into my arms, rubbing her cheek against me happily. She looked so adorable that I couldn’t help but stroke her platinum-blonde hair… wait.
“Your Highness Harold, may I also have the honor of being patted as a reward?” (Monica)
“Ah! That’s unfair! I worked hard too, you know!” (Christia)
“Hehe… I’d like to be rewarded as well.” (Lizette)
“M-mmph… me too… no, wait, what am I saying…” (Carla)
One after another, everyone leaned in close, demanding head pats. W
hat is this? I feel like a harem protagonist. Well, I mean—
“Ah…” (Monica)
“Fufu!” (Christia)
“Hehehe…” (Lizette)
“So soothing…” (Carla)
If my precious companions who worked so hard for me are asking for something as simple as head pats, then I’ll gladly indulge them as much as they want.
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