The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/4 chapters)
With The Support of Many People, I’ve Decided to Carry Out a Bold Coup D’état
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“Wahahaha! We have been awaiting you!” (Drake)
As we left the dormitory, rode in the carriage, and proceeded down the still-dark main street toward the royal palace, Commander Drake, who had been waiting, called out.
“Umm… Sir Drake, is the siege of the royal palace alright?” (Harold)
“Of course! The Royal Guard Division has already surrounded all four sides! Now, at Prince Harold’s command, we can move at any time!” (Drake)
“I see, thank you very much.” (Harold)
I bowed my head slightly toward Sir Drake on horseback.
“More than that, though it may be difficult to see in the darkness, the residents of the royal capital are also waiting in anticipation to support Your Highness.” (Drake)
“Eh…?” (Harold)
At Sir Drake’s words, I hurriedly strained my eyes to look around.
Whoa… it’s true. The residents are lined up along the edges of the main street. At this point, choosing the time of 4 AM was meaningless… No, no, before that, can someone explain to me how the residents know about my coup d’état?
“Your Highness Harold’s coup d’état this time must be a rightful one. Though we military personnel, civil officials, and nearly all the nobility agree, the ones who support the foundation of this country are the many citizens. As the ones creating a new country… we must bear their future on our shoulders.” (Drake)
At Commander Drake’s serious gaze, I found myself at a loss for words.
Although this coup d’état was justified under the pretext of correcting King Eibar’s misrule, in reality, my true reason was self-centered, that is to avoid the bad end and living happily with Xandra and my ‘precious ones.’ But… Commander Drake deliberately said this here because he wants me to take responsibility and have the resolve to support this country.
Anticipating that after the coup d’état, I would leave this place.
“…Is this something the Prime Minister or Minister Olson instilled in you?” (Harold)
“No, this is the consensus of all of us.” (Drake)
“I see…” (Harold)
While I was happy that they placed such high expectations on me, the ‘incompetent bratty prince,’ I couldn’t help but feel complicated. I will absolutely end up betraying everyone’s expectations.
“Wahahaha! Let’s leave such difficult talks until everything is over! For now, Your Highness, please enter the castle with dignity and grandeur from the front!” (Drake)
“Ahaha…” (Harold)
Anyway, it’s absolutely impossible to stage this coup d’état like an ambush. If that was the case, I should have just decided to carry it out in the morning from the start. Oh well. There’s no point in saying that now. After all, the die has already been cast.
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“The legitimate successor of the Dehaubalz Kingdom, Third Prince Harold Weir Dehaubalz, passes through! All hands, prepare!” (Drake)
“””Ha!””” (Guards)
Following Commander Drake, who was leading the way, our carriage followed behind.
The Royal Guards, who had formed ranks in front of the royal palace, raised their spears high and saluted our carriage.
Moreover, they even started playing a fanfare. I think this is incredibly disruptive to the neighborhood at this hour… but, well, I guess it’s fine. It’s because…
“This… isn’t it like all the residents of the royal capital have gathered?” (Harold)
“As expected of Haru-sama! The residents are supporting you to this extent!” (Alexandra)
Though Xandra, her crimson eyes shining, said such a thing, a coup d’état isn’t supposed to be like this, right? Isn’t it something done more secretly, so the enemy doesn’t notice? Right? Right!?
“This was inevitable. In carrying out this coup d’état, in advance, Prime Minister His Excellency and Minister Olson His Excellency, along with the civil officials, made significant efforts to raise Harold-sama’s recognition and approval rating.” (Drake)
“Ahh…” (Harold)
Not just Commander Drake, but everyone has done way too much. What am I supposed to do with my plan to secretly dethrone King Eibar?
“Isn’t it fine? Sooner or later, Haru will defeat the king anyway.” (Casparleague)
“You say that so casually…” (Harold)
I looked at Cas, who was rubbing his cheek against my shoulder while saying such things, with half-lidded eyes. There’s no helping it. I’ll just have to accept it and move forward.
“Your Highness Harold, may fortune be with you!” (Guards)
“Your Highness Harold, banzai!” (Residents)
Receiving cheers from the Royal Guards and the residents, our carriage passed through the castle gate of the royal palace.
“”Prince Harold, we have been awaiting you.”” (Prime Minister, Olson)
The Prime Minister, the top of the civil officials, and Minister Olson, both bowing respectfully, welcomed us.
“Prime Minister His Excellency, Minister Olson His Excellency, thank you very much.” (Harold)
Getting off the carriage with everyone, I expressed my gratitude to the two.
“And, what about the others…?” (Harold)
“Please rest assured. We evacuated everyone last night.” (Prime Minister)
“Thank goodness…” (Harold)
Hearing those words, I let out a breath of relief.
I had asked them to notify the palace staff to evacuate. Because I didn’t want to involve unrelated people. Even though, in a coup d’état, doing such a thing makes no sense… well, at this point, it really doesn’t matter anymore.
“Then, in the royal palace…” (Harold)
“Yes, only King Eibar remains.” (Prime Minister)
At Cardis’s question, the Prime Minister answered.
Now, all that’s left is a direct confrontation with King Eibar… no, with King Eibar and others…
“! Haru!” (Casparleague)
“They’re coming!” (Alexandra)
I deployed the JetBlack Shield Casparleague, stood in front of everyone, and braced myself.
Yeah. Of course. There’s no way it would be that easy.
“JAAAAAAA!!” (???)
“UUUUUUUUUUUU…!!” (???)
“Hehehe…” (???)
Coiling around all the buildings of the royal palace was a gigantic snake, standing in front of the entrance and letting out a growl was a pitch-black wolf, and floating in the darkness was a completely gray female ghost.
The three raid bosses, ‘World Serpent Jörmungandr’, ‘Dark Beast Vanargand’, and ‘Hell Saintess Halifa’ had appeared.
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