The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (2/4 chapters)
Crushes the King’s Schemes
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“Ah, hello.” (Harold)
“!!? P-Prince Harold!” (Guards)
Upon arriving at the royal palace and giving such a carefree greeting, the guards were absolutely shocked. Even though I lived here until a year ago, and I was even here just a few hours ago, how rude of them.
“Uh, I’ve come as summoned by His Majesty the King.” (Harold)
“P-please, go right ahead!” (Guards)
And so, despite Xandra being clad in armor and carrying Balmung, we were able to pass through without issue.
I’d like to propose a review of the palace’s security.
“How will King Eibar respond?” (Alexandra)
“I don’t know, but that man will surely try to pin the blame on the Chevalier Household. After all, according to that letter, I was supposedly being held hostage.” (Harold)
It’s so cowardly it’s laughable, but that only shows how desperate King Eibar is. On the contrary, it proves how much of an advantage we hold. Moreover, with the support of the Holy Kingdom and the Capetien Kingdom, the kingdom has no choice but to back down. All that’s left is to make that clear… to him.
“Xandra, Monica. I swear I will protect you. So please, protect me too.” (Harold)
“Hehe! Thank you very much! To be protected and needed by my beloved, I feel as if I’m ascending to heaven!” (Alexandra)
“I see. Your Highness Harold, are you in need of a concubine? I assure you, I have no objections.” (Monica)
Xandra’s eyes turned a blood-stained red, brimming with madness and delight.
Meanwhile, Monica, what on earth are you talking about? When did I ever say anything like that? Oh well. Just looking at these two reliable companions makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.
And so…
“Harold weir Dehaubalz, reporting as summoned by royal command!” (Harold)
“!?” (Everyone)
I threw open the doors to the audience chamber and declared my name loudly.
They must not have expected me to arrive this quickly. King Eibar, seated on his throne, was wide-eyed in surprise. Judging by the fact that the prime minister and Minister Olson surrounded King Eibar, they were likely furiously objecting to the letter addressed to the Chevalier Duke.
At this rate, truly capable individuals will abandon him, and even the king’s position will be in jeopardy, but he probably won’t realize that.
“So, how exactly am I supposed to have been taken hostage by His Excellency the Duke Chevalier? His Excellency kindly saw me off, as you can see.” (Harold)
“M-Mmm…” (King Eibar)
There’s no way he can answer. It’s just a convenient excuse to destroy the Chevalier Household. Of course, I won’t let that happen.
“But! That Alexandra standing there has brought a sword! Is that not proof of her treasonous intentions toward me?” (King Eibar)
“Not at all. From the moment we entered the palace until now, not a single person has raised any objections. Doesn’t that mean her sword was officially permitted?” (Harold)
“Nngh! Enough with your sophistry…!” (King Eibar)
No, no, it’s not sophistry, it’s all facts. If you want to corner someone, you should prepare more thoroughly. This is way too haphazard.
“So… what will you do? Will the kingdom go to war with the Chevalier Household without any just cause?” (Harold)
“Ugh…” (Eibar)
“Your Majesty! Please, under no circumstances must you do such a thing!” (Prime Minister)
“If such a thing happens, you will lose the trust of the nobility, and the kingdom will fall into disarray!” (Olson)
As expected, the prime minister and Minister Olson understand. They foresaw what would become of this kingdom if King Eibar acted recklessly.
“Let me add one thing, do not count on the Royal Guards. They serve the kingdom, not the king.” (Harold)
“Nngh…!” (Eibar)
Just in case, I had spoken with Sir Drake and secured a promise that the Royal Guards would not participate in any action against the Chevalier Household. Without the elite Royal Guards, the kingdom’s army would be effectively restrained. Such is the significant influence of Bradley Drake within the kingdom’s military.
Now, what will you do? Will you follow the ‘Enhaz’ scenario and fight the Chevalier Household? Or will you abandon the progression of the tutorial scenario? If you adhere to the scenario, that will be the kingdom’s true downfall… That means sacrificing everything in the upcoming ‘Enhaz’ scenario.
“Your Majesty.” (Harold)
“…I have no further use for you. Begone at once.” (Eibar)
“Understood.” (Harold)
Receiving King Eibar’s words, spoken as if spitting venom, Xandra and I gave a deliberately exaggerated bow and prepared to leave the audience chamber.
“Oh, one more thing.” (Harold)
“!?” (Eibar)
“The Holy Kingdom and the Capetien Kingdom have pledged their support to me and the Chevalier Household.” (Haru)
Leaving those words behind, we finally departed from the chamber.
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