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“…Say, Yuanzhang. Did you run into any trouble when you came to study abroad at the Royal Academy?”
I abruptly asked something that had been bothering me for a while.
“Hm? What do you mean by that?”
Unable to grasp the intent behind my question, Yuanzhang tilted his head.
“N-No. Look, the Dehauvalz Kingdom and the Tsai Empire are quite far apart, aren’t they? So far that just traveling between them would take several months.”
I answered as if I’d just thought of it, but that wasn’t what I really wanted to say.
In Shukuei’s scenario in EnHaza, her lord, Yuanzhang, was already dead by the time the main story began. Meaning, he shouldn’t originally be alive like this.
Just to be sure, I had confirmed with Themis, the administrator of this world, and Yuanzhang’s death was apparently set in stone.
So, why is this man still alive and well, standing before us now?
“Mhm, mhm, I understand why Harold would be curious. Indeed, my journey to this country was fraught with hardship. After all, I only arrived at the Royal Academy a mere two weeks ago.”
“Two weeks ago!?”
I couldn’t help but raise my voice at Yuanzhang’s words.
The main story of EnHaza begins half a year from now, when we advance to our second year.
And he’s the same age as me. Meaning, he should have originally come to study abroad a year and a half ago.
“…While sailing towards the Dehauvalz Kingdom, His Highness’s ship was wrecked in a storm, and he went missing. Although we searched high and low, we were unable to locate His Highness…”
Shukuei, who had been listening to our conversation, spoke up, biting her lip regretfully.
Ah, I see. Since Yuanzhang was still missing when the EnHaza main story started, he was treated as dead.
“Gwahahahaha! Well, with my skills, surviving anywhere is easy! Along the way, I was abducted and made into a slave, but there were those who knelt before my majesty and willingly offered an alliance!”
“I-Is that so…”
Yuanzhang laughed loudly, but there was so much to retort to in his story.
First off, what does he mean, he was made into a slave? And an alliance…?
“Rescued by the hands of collaborators, His Highness was able to rendezvous with me, and we managed to safely escape to the Royal Academy.”
“? Escape…?”
“Shukuei!”
“Ghk!? My deepest apologies!”
As I tilted my head at Shukuei’s words, Yuanzhang bellowed.
She shrank back and prostrated herself.
“Gwahahahaha! Well, anyway, for now, I am focusing on my academy life and my fandom activities.”
His demeanor changed completely as he laughed heartily.
It was as if he was implicitly telling me, ‘There’s nothing more to talk about.’
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“Prince Harold, I am saddened. To think that after I have served you with utmost sincerity all this time, you would allow your heart to be captivated by such things…”
Night fell, and Monica proclaimed such things, pressing a handkerchief to the corner of her eye.
Apparently, she disapproved of Yuanzhang’s treasured collection (doujinshi).
It might sound harsh, but the items Monica always (secretly and without permission) brings in are all too niche (especially the ones involving being trained by maids), so unfortunately, they just don’t appeal to my particular tastes.
“More importantly, what do you think, Monica?”
“? What do I think about what?”
“About Yuanzhang.”
During our conversation earlier today, he mentioned being missing for over a year and being rescued by collaborators.
I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease that he, who was treated as dead in EnHaza, was alive.
“…Prince Yuanzhang and Shukuei-sama’s reactions back there did indeed catch my attention, just as you said, Prince Harold. However, I did not sense any hostility from either of them towards us. Whatever their circumstances may be, I believe there is no immediate problem for now.”
“You might be right…”
Although I’ve only known Yuanzhang for two days, and while he can be a bit bothersome, I don’t think he’s a bad person.
As for Shukuei, being one of EnHaza‘s heroines, I’m fully aware of her personality and motivations.
Considering that, perhaps I am overthinking it, just as Monica says.
“Alright. But just in case, keep an eye on those two. With that Mostro Monos fellow also around, it’s better to be cautious.”
“Understood.”
Monica bowed respectfully and left the room.
Alright… Now, I’m the only one in this room. Well, Caz is here too, but my childish partner is already fast asleep.
Which means.
“Kukuku… I shall just leisurely peruse Yuanzhang’s collection…”
“Prince Harold.”
“Ghk!?”
Hearing a voice from behind, I spun around violently.
N-No way… Usually, she’d just go back to her room by now…!
“…I thought as much. No, I do not intend to interfere… but perhaps, just once in a while, you might consider the items I have prepared, or even allow me to console you myself?”
“N-N-No, thank you!”
Pushing away Monica, who approached with the front of her dress wide open, I scrambled into bed.
Unfortunately, it seems I have no choice but to give up for today. Damn it, there’s no way I can sleep like this.
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