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Breaking off the Engagement

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Standing before the wide-open doors, Xandra gracefully curtsied… with her eyes changed to a deep crimson.

“Xandra, please come in.” (Harold)

“Hehe… yes.” (Alexandra)

I took her small hand and led her into the audience hall.

From now on, I will fulfill King Eibar’s… Uly’s wish and break off the engagement with Xandra. So, make sure you watch closely.

“Your Majesty, please witness this. The entire process between me and Lady Alexandra.” (Harold)

When I arrived before King Eibar, I gave a grand bow and then turned to Xandra.

“Xandra…” (Harold)

In reality, even if this is all a farce, I never want to say this. That’s why I just couldn’t say those words.

“Haru-sama, please say it. I will accept everything.” (Alexandra)

“!! …Yeah.” (Harold)

Xandra, with her crimson eyes glistening, looked at me. I clenched my fists, inhaled deeply, and then…

“……Alexandra ob Chevalier.” (Harold)

“Yes.” (Alexandra)

“I… I break off my engagement with you!!” (Harold)

I pointed my finger and declared the broken engagement in a loud voice, one that resonated throughout the audience hall, just like Harold of the ‘Engage Hazard’ series, the stepping stone.

“…” (Alexandra)

She showed no change in her expression, simply gazing at me in silence. She looked just like the Alexandra ob Chevalier, that one still image that my past self had seen countless times, in the game.

“Oh! Harold! I have certainly witnessed your resolve!” (Eibar)

In stark contrast to before, King Eibar now smiled broadly and congratulated me.

What kind of father would be happy to break off an engagement with his beloved daughter? Oh, there is one here. Well, but…

“……Shall we destroy it all now?” (Harold)

“Yes.” (Alexandra)

Xandra and I smiled faintly, nodding to each other.

“After all, does breaking off the engagement even have any meaning?” (Harold)

“Well? I don’t know.” (Alexandra)

Saying that, we shrugged and made light of it. We looked like a veteran husband and wife comedy duo who had been together for decades.

“Harold…?” (Raphael)

“Oh no, actually… we are already married.” (Harold)

“Haaaaaaahh!?” (Everyone)

The scream that echoed throughout the audience hall was far louder than my earlier engagement-breaking declaration.

“Wh… what do you mean ‘married’?” (Raphael)

“Well… we just couldn’t hold back from the engagement anymore, so Xandra and I asked our maid Monica and our partner to be the witnesses, and we officially swore to God.” (Harold)

I scratched my head while answering Raphael, who was staring at me with wide eyes.

Well, everyone is so surprised, and I’m feeling smug, but when it comes to explaining it, it makes me embarrassed.

“So, so… congratulations on your marriage… I guess…?” (Raphael)

“Hehe, thank you. Raphael-oniisama…” (Alexandra)

Xandra gave a bow to Raphael with a beaming expression full of happiness. The way she called him ‘oniisama’ was her usual slyness showing. Raphael didn’t seem completely opposed to it either.

“Th… this can’t be!” (Eibar)

“Marriage is sworn to God, not to the King. So, my marriage with Xandra cannot be undone, even by His Majesty.” (Harold)

Yes… In this world, marriage is sworn to God and recognized only by His blessing. So, no matter how much King Eibar opposes, this can’t be overturned.

“Well, since we are already married, there’s no way I can disrespect my wife by searching for the ‘world’s greatest fiancée’.” (Harold)

“Of course. Naturally. If I were to do such a thing… You understand, right?” (Alexandra)

“EEEEK!” (Harold)

Looking at Xandra, who smiled sinisterly, I screamed.

If I even think of cheating, a bloody storm will come.

“So, I will respectfully withdraw from the royal succession struggle.” (Harold)

“Uuuuuu…” (King Eibar)

It seemed like King Eibar, realizing there’s nothing more he can do, simply glared at me without saying anything. Feeling bad for Minister Olson, who had been supporting me, I gave a slight bow to apologize.

Ahaha… he gives me a really wry smile.

“Brother Cardis, Brother Raphael, and… was it Owen?” (Harold)

“…Huh!?” (Owen)

When I called out to the dazed Owen, he finally snapped back to reality. Even though he was introduced sensationally as the King’s illegitimate child and the Fourth Prince with royal succession rights, he had completely become background noise. It was a bit sad.

“That’s the case, so I’ll be supporting you all in your search for the ‘world’s greatest fiancée’ from the shadows.” (Harold)

“Ah, uh…” (Cardis)

“Haha, well played.” (Raphael)

“Uh, that…” (Owen)

Raphael laughed joyfully, while both Cardis and Owen were left bewildered.

I don’t know if Owen will show off a ‘main character’ move like in ‘Engage Hazard’ from now on, but at least I sincerely hope he won’t be like Wilfred, that scum.

“Xandra, shall we go?” (Harold)

“Yes!” (Alexandra)

With Xandra’s smile in full bloom, we gave a sarcastic bow to King Eibar and left the audience hall.

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