The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (2/4 chapters)
Now Everyone is Gathered Together
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“Why…?” (Harold)
Behind Liliana, also out of breath and running, was the figure of Lloyd. I had decided to leave Lloyd out of this coup d’état. The kingdom’s troubles were unrelated to Lloyd, and though saying this might be a bit much, he was not that strong.
More than anything… he liked Uly. Of course, from the moment Uly parted ways, his existence disappeared from the memories of everyone except me. That was the same for Lloyd, naturally. Even so, I did not want to let him meet Uly, whom we would be facing from now on, and deliberately kept him away, yet why did it turn out like this?
“Liliana, explain. Why did you bring Lloyd here?” (Harold)
“Eh, ehehe~… well, I thought leaving someone out wouldn’t be good…” (Liliana)
When I questioned her in a low voice, Liliana showed a forced smile but immediately shrank down apologetically.
Really, not even knowing my feelings, doing whatever she wants… wait!?
“L-Lloyd!?” (Harold)
“I forced Liliana to bring me here. Because you left me out.” (Lloyd)
Grabbing me by the collar, Lloyd pressed in with a stern expression. However, his voice was very calm, and the gap between the two made me involuntarily flinch.
“You know… on the entrance ceremony day, at first, I didn’t know you were the Third Prince and talked to you casually. But even after I found out, you treated me the same way, regardless of status, and I was happy about that.” (Lloyd)
“…” (Harold)
“Besides, see, Harold was rumored to be the ‘incompetent bratty prince’, yet in reality, you were the complete opposite—a good guy. Being friends with you was actually my little hidden pride.” (Lloyd)
Uh… what am I even being told right now? Even if you say that, it’s embarrassing, and I don’t know how I’m supposed to react.
“S-so! You doing this without me means that to you, I’m not a friend or anything, right!? To you, I am… I am…!” (Lloyd)
Lloyd trembled his shoulders and choked on his words.
To think that the result of my consideration for him would lead to him being this cornered. I would have never imagined that.
“…But this will be painful for you. Knowing that, I…” (Harold)
“Something like that! …Something like that, of course, it’s already painful…” (Lloyd)
…It seems I made a mistake in how to handle my friend. As expected, being a loner in my past life comes with a lot of disadvantages. Communication skills are important.
“I got it.” (Harold)
“!” (Lloyd)
“Then, you come with us too. No… come with us, and help me. As one of my few male friends, you.” (Harold)
“A-ah! Leave it to me!” (Lloyd)
Lloyd wiped his tears away with his arm and broke into a smile.
Damn, as expected of a capture character from Galhaz, he’s ridiculously dazzling. To the point where it’s like there are special effects shining behind him.
“Ehehe~ good for you.” (Liliana)
“O-oh! Liliana… thanks for telling me today!” (Lloyd)
“Well, yeah. Seeing you so down, I couldn’t just leave you be.” (Liliana)
At Lloyd’s words of gratitude, Liliana gave a wry smile and shrugged.
Huh? Lloyd was feeling down?
“Ah~ as expected, Haru-san didn’t notice, huh? Lloyd, on the first day after summer break, kept sighing while staring at you resentfully, you know?” (Liliana)
“Wha—!? L-Liliana!?” (Lloyd)
“Because it’s true. I mean, do you not realize what kind of face you were making?” (Liliana)
“Ugh…” (Lloyd)
While it’s fine if they want to fool around together, I’d prefer if they were mindful of the situation. It’s because…
“…Once this matter is settled, the next one is that man.” (Cardis)
“Sigh… though, erasing Lady Liliana’s friend… I feel hesitant about it.” (Raphael)
“That womanizer, acting all cocky!” (Owen)
See… Cardis, Raphael, and Owen are openly showing hostility towards Lloyd. Even though there’s no need to worry, since Lloyd’s love interest (though male) is already decided, and Liliana’s only love is meat.
“Everyone, let’s end the jokes here. More importantly, Haru-sama… with this, everyone is gathered.” (Alexandra)
“Then, let’s go. To settle this.” (Harold)
Yes. Today, I will settle everything. To avoid the bad end of Harold Weir Dehaubalz. And… to reach the ultimate happy end, which never existed in my past life’s Engage Hazard, one that belongs to me alone.
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