The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (1/4 chapters)
New Heroine Also Bows Down
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“Your Highness Harold, this way please.” (Monica)
After parting with Christia, I arrived at the residential area where the townhouses of the nobles of the royal capital Kadit are lined up, guided by Monica.
Of course, I didn’t come to the townhouse of the Chevaliar Household. Since Xandra is also in the dormitory, it’s been a while since I last saw her.
“So… what business do you have here, Haru-sama?” (Alexandra)
“Ah, I suppose I haven’t explained yet.” (Harold)
I began to explain to Xandra and Monica while standing in front of the townhouse.
What? You say Laila isn’t here? I’ve asked her to keep an eye on McLaren. That guy tried to escape using Teleportation Magic last time, so I need to keep a close watch on him. Thanks to that, I’ve had a hard time with Laila persistently requesting “charging activities”. That’s a bit too stimulating for me, who is still only 16.
“…So, the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’ was originally the property of a noble who lived here?” (Alexandra)
“That’s right. I was really surprised when I was shown it at the casino.” (Harold)
In the original scenario of “Save the Slums!”, it was supposed to start with the noble living here… Count Louis Harding having the Saint Water Aquarius stolen by the Baltian Church, and then, the events would progress from there.
However, the casino owns that UR weapon, and yet Count Harding, who should have been desperately searching for it with a high bounty in “Save the Slums!”, has shown no reaction so far. Of course, I suspect that King Eibar is involved in this matter, which is why he’s unable to act strongly, but I need to confirm it just in case.
The situation and methods would change significantly depending on whether Count Harding joins the fray or not.
“Then, shall we go?” (Harold)
We called out to the guards at the entrance and were guided into the mansion. At first, the guards looked suspicious, but as soon as they realized I was Harold, they hurriedly let us through.
And then…
“Excuse me… I apologize for the wait. The head of the household, Harding, is currently absent, so instead, I, Iris Harding, will hear what you have to say.” (Iris)
It was not Count Harding who appeared, but his daughter Iris. With her white-blonde hair in a short bob and aquamarine eyes, her skin was so pale that it could almost be described as translucent.
As you might have guessed, she is also one of the main heroines of Enhaz, and “Save the Slums!” is a scenario made for her.
“So… what can we do for you today?” (Iris)
“I apologize. I will be brief and just convey our purpose. Lady Iris, this is… about the treasure known as the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’…” (Harold)
“I don’t know.” (Iris)
Before I could finish my sentence, she said this with a serious expression.
Well, that’s almost as good as saying she knows.
“I see… by the way, was our visit a bother? You seem to be feeling unwell…” (Harold)
“That is not a problem. Was that the reason you came here to ask?” (Iris)
Iris directed a sharp gaze filled with hostility at me.
But… it seems that her health really isn’t good. That’s only natural. Her health can only be preserved with the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’.
“Not at all. Lady Iris, I thought you seemed eager to cut off the conversation, so I hadn’t conveyed the matter.” (Harold)
“I apologize for that. Then, please state your business, I will not bother you again.” (Iris)
It doesn’t look like she’s treating me like the Third Prince, but she must be anxious. She probably thinks that if it became known that the Harding Household possesses the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’, it would be seized.
“Thank you. Actually… the other day when I went to the casino, I received a consultation from Baron Orlando, the owner. It was regarding the treatment of the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’ he obtained.” (Harold)
“Eh!?” (Iris)
The moment I said that, Iris’s expression changed instantly.
Her aquamarine eyes were mixed with relief, anger, and perhaps anxiety. Various emotions blended together.
“I… I see. But why did Your Highness Harold tell us?” (Iris)
“Do I need to explain?” (Harold)
“…” (Iris)
It seems she intends to keep up the pretense, but in reality, she probably doesn’t have the luxury to do so. Without the Saint Water Aquarius, she would have no choice but to return to a bedridden life. She probably wants to go back and take it right away.
“As I mentioned earlier, the treatment of the Saint Water Aquarius has been entrusted to me and the Fourth Prince Owen by Baron Orlando… and by extension, by King Eibar. In other words, how we handle that is up to Owen and me.” (Harold)
“Ah…” (Iris)
Iris must have finally realized that point. She showed a look of shock, and then…
“Y-your Highness Harold! Please… could you return the ‘Saint Water Aquarius’ to our family… to me!” (Iris)
Jumping off her seat, Iris performed a beautiful dogeza.
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