The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (1/4 chapters)
The King is Simply Unreasonable and Absurd
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“About my successor… the one who brings the world’s greatest fiancée will be the next king.” (Eibar)
At last, the main story of ‘Engage Hazard’ has begun.
“?! How could you choose a king in such a ridiculous way! This is outrageous!” (Prime Minister)
“That’s right! What even is the standard for ‘the world’s greatest fiancée’?” (Olson)
Naturally, the prime minister, Minister Olson, and all the other high-ranking officials raised their voices in unison.
They surely can’t stand the idea that their sovereign might be decided in such a way. But…
“‘The world’s greatest fiancée’… huh…” (Raphael)
“Ah… I see…” (Cardis)
As in the Engage Hazard tutorial, both Cardis and Raphael showed an interest in this matter.
Though I wanted to shout, “Are you serious?!”, it seems that both of them might feel relieved, since the royal succession disputes might finally be over, and this could free them from any more unnecessary complications.
“Your Majesty, if I may.” (Harold)
“…What is it?” (Eibar)
“I won my duel with Wilfred, and as a reward, I was promised that… ‘Under no circumstances should you ever resort to such a method as making the one who brings the world’s greatest fiancée the next king.’ Does this mean you are breaking that promise?” (Harold)
“What!?” (Everyone)
At my words, everyone in the audience hall widened their eyes in shock.
Yes… I had made that promise as a precaution for this very moment. And that, too, in front of all the nobles and many of the common folk.
“This promise was heard by everyone who was present at that time. I don’t think it can be dismissed now.” (Harold)
“Ugh…!” (Eibar)
King Eibar grimaced and groaned.
Perhaps he had forgotten about it? If that’s the case, then Uly probably wasn’t told this by King Eibar, and it seems that the Engage Hazard story has already started to fall apart. This is hilarious.
“Your Majesty! Harold-sama is absolutely right! If the king himself goes back on his word, it will destroy his credibility!” (Prime Minister)
“That’s right! Losing trust will lead to the collapse of the country!” (Olson)
Seizing the opportunity, the prime ministers all spoke up in unison. At one point, Minister Olson gave me a knowing smile, so it seemed that the situation worked out in my favor.
“Enough! Be quiet! This has already been decided! I won’t change my mind!” (Eibar)
“Your Majesty!” (Prime Minister)
King Eibar, seemingly not willing to listen anymore, crossed his arms and turned his face away.
He looked like a spoiled child, but he was clearly determined not to listen.
…Well, I had expected this to happen.
“Anyway, the princes should go find their ‘world’s greatest fiancée’ and bring them to me!” (King Eibar)
“In that case, I should bring Xandra… Lady Alexandra, right?” (Harold)
I said, almost taunting King Eibar, raising the corner of my mouth.
Though it might sound a bit childish, the truth is, Xandra is the world’s greatest woman to me, so this was bound to happen.
“…No.” (Eibar)
“Huh…?” (Harold)
“Alexandra has been Harold’s fiancée since before I made my declaration, so she cannot be the ‘world’s greatest fiancée’. If you want to be recognized, bring someone else!” (Eibar)
“That’s… absurd!” (Harold)
This I couldn’t accept. To say that it’s invalid just because she was my fiancée before the declaration. I mean what kind of rule is that?
“Hmph, it’s not a difficult matter. Simply break off your engagement with Alexandra, bring someone else as your fiancée, and you will have the chance to become the next king!” (Eibar)
King Eibar, apparently thinking that he had gained the upper hand after I raised my voice, regained his composure and smirked as he said this.
“…From what you’re saying, it seems that you are afraid of Alexandra being ‘the world’s greatest fiancée,’ and thus, refuse to recognize her, is that it?” (Harold)
“!! You… How dare you speak to me like that!” (Eibar)
Hah… It’s probably because, if I don’t break off my engagement with Xandra, it would be inconvenient for someone… I don’t know for whom exactly, but someone is likely troubled by that. However, if this is truly the ‘fate’ Uly spoke of, then, this is a ridiculous ‘fate’. It’s inconvenient, unreasonable, and full of contradictions.
Hey, Uly… I’m sure you’re watching or listening to this somewhere, right? Can you really be satisfied with this ‘Engage Hazard’ story? I can’t accept it at all. Even if I remain the ‘incompetent bratty prince’ and a mere stepping stone, there’s no way I can accept that this is the ‘Engage Hazard’ I loved in my past life.
“…Is it really your wish for me and Lady Alexandra to break up?” (Harold)
“Enough!” (Eibar)
“I see… Well then, as you wish, I will do it.” (Harold)
I stood up and began walking toward the doors of the audience hall.
And then…
Standing before the wide-open doors, Xandra gracefully curtsied… with her eyes changed to a deep crimson.
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