The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (3/7 chapters)
It Has Been a While Since I Reunited with My Best Friend
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“Lucio. How could you summon Azi Dahaka? More importantly, what was that orb?” (Harold)
“…” (Lucio)
Lucio turned his face away and remained silent as I pressed him for answers.
Or rather, considering everything that has happened, the usual pattern is that Uly handed over the item… Haha, no way… wait, what!?
“How awful. I didn’t do anything like that.” (Uly)
“?!” (Harold)
Suddenly, everyone around us disappeared, and in front of me appeared my best friend Uly… Ulysses Hazaknut Stone, his eyebrows furrowed.
“Hey, long time no see. Weren’t you traveling around the world?” (Harold)
“I still am. But I felt something was wrong, so I flew over.” (Uly)
“Something wrong?” (Harold)
I had nothing but a bad feeling.
“You’ve felt it too, haven’t you? As if someone is imitating me, giving items to that Lucio guy.” (Uly)
“…” (Harold)
The story of this world… Engage Hazard… has already collapsed, and now it has shifted into another narrative. However, Engage Hazard Second is about to begin.
“…It wouldn’t be strange if there were other beings like you and Themis.” (Harold)
“Right. Of course, I have no definite proof. I do intend to investigate from here.” (Uly)
As he said that, Uly shrugged his shoulders.
Back when we had to defeat Themis, Uly caused plenty of chaos, but when he’s an ally, he’s reliable.
“I’m counting on you, Uly.” (Harold)
“Ehehe, of course. I’d do anything for you.” (Uly)
“Y-yeah…” (Harold)
He brought his handsome face closer and smiled bashfully.
I have absolutely no such preferences, but it worries me that I might make a mistake someday.
“Oops, I’ll be going now.” (Uly)
“Ah… uh, so, when are you coming back here?” (Harold)
“Hmm… I’m not sure yet. But I’ll definitely return in a year.” (Uly)
“I see.” (Harold)
The “one year from now” Uly referred to is when the main story of Engage Hazard Second begins. In fighting against unknown forces, there is no one more dependable but him.
“See you. I’m glad I got to meet you.” (Uly)
“Wait, what!?” (Harold)
Suddenly, he hugged me, and I stammered uncontrollably.
Th-this guy… don’t tell me he’s doing this on purpose?
“L-let me just say, I’m only interested in women, and I have a wife named Xandra!” (Harold)
“Hee… so maybe that means there’s a chance after all?” (Uly)
“Why would you think that!?” (Harold)
“Ahaha! Bye now!” (Uly)
After a teasing laugh, Uly vanished, and I returned to the world where everyone else was.
—
“…That concludes my report.” (Monica)
Having finished her account, Monica bowed deeply with formality. The contents, of course, were about the events of the recent incident. The Dehaubalz Kingdom took very seriously the fact that their third prince had been targeted, and they notified the Istania Kingdom that they would send their entire army, along with a letter detailing the entire incident. In response, the Capetien Kingdom also decided to dispatch its forces.
Caught off guard, the Istania Kingdom began gathering information and sought arbitration from the Baltian Holy Kingdom to calm the situation. However, not only were they brushed off, but also accused of endangering Saintess Christia. In retaliation, the Holy Kingdom officially excommunicated Istania.
In short, Istania had completely lost its standing among the western nations. According to Istania’s investigation, the attempted assassination of the third prince had been carried out solely by Lucio Pujol Sol, head of the Sol Household. They also discovered that Lady Florencia de la Alvarez from the Alvarez Household had aided him.
Summoning members of the Sol and Alvarez Households for questioning, they found that both families had no knowledge of the act and could only prostrate themselves in apology. Even so, Istania stood to suffer great harm if nothing was done. Thus, they sent an emissary delegation to negotiate with the Dehaubalz Kingdom.
As a result, they emphasized that the incident was the sole act of Lucio and Florencia, and they agreed to pay large reparations to the Dehaubalz Kingdom, Capetien Kingdom, and the Holy Kingdom. They also entrusted Lucio and Florencia’s fate to the Dehaubalz Kingdom and proposed the complete dissolution of the Sol and Alvarez Households, offering the execution of all members of both lineages. The Dehaubalz Kingdom, Capetien Kingdom, and the Holy Kingdom accepted this proposal.
And so, this case was resolved for the time being.
“So, what happened to the Sol and Alvarez Households?” (Harold)
“As promised, all members have been executed.” (Monica)
“I see…” (Harold)
The result of a single head’s reckless actions, and a heroine’s mistaken decision made in order to save her childhood friend… was this. But I do not think this was too harsh. If we had given a lenient punishment, we might have earned resentment, and that could have endangered the things I hold dear.
“Whew… then, let’s go.” (Harold)
“Yes.” (Xandra)
“Yes.” (Monica)
Lifting Cas onto my shoulder, I rose to my feet and headed with Xandra and Monica toward the underground of the royal palace.
There, we found…
“Hey there.” (Harold)
“…” (Lucio)
“…” (Florencia)
Lucio and Florencia, who had undergone harsh interrogation and were wounded.
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