“I probably shouldn’t say this, but… it’s truly pathetic.”
The day’s classes were over, and Sandra sighed, shaking her head amidst the students preparing to leave the classroom.
She was gazing at the female students who were excited about the party hosted by Wilfred today.
“It can’t be helped. They were simply invited. Without being told what lies behind it.”
“………………….”
“Besides, the host is Fourth Prince Wilfred. For noble daughters like them, it’s hard to refuse.”
He’s using his position as Royalty to try and do something so outrageous.
I’m planning not only to crush such a vile scheme, but also to corner Wilfred to the point where he can absolutely never inherit the throne.
That guy can’t call himself the protagonist anymore.
“Well then, I’ll take my leave.”
“Yes, yes!”
The heroines watched Wilfred leave the classroom with entranced expressions.
However, they were sending Marion, who followed after him, gazes of jealousy and resentment.
I never expected that Wilfred would raise the heroines’ favorability this much in just two days since entering the Royal Academy.
At least as of yesterday, there were no signs of him contacting the other ‘EnHaza’ heroines, so how on earth…?
“Lord Hal, let’s think about that later. First, we need to finish off that scum.”
“Sandra…”
From my expression, she must have noticed.
That I was at least a little shaken by this situation where Wilfred, the protagonist of ‘Engage Hazard,’ was moving in a direction that was desirable for him, as if he were loved by God.
Ahaha… Sandra is desperately holding my hand, trying to comfort me.
“That’s right. Dealing with that guy tonight comes first.”
Even though it was sudden, preparations have been made with the cooperation of Cedric and Raphael.
All that’s left is to wait for the moment.
I smiled at Sandra and Monica, then clenched my fist tightly… wait.
“Monica?”
“…No, it seems like I was mistaken.”
“?”
I was concerned by Monica’s dubious expression and called out to her, but she lightly looked around and then shook her head.
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I returned to the Dormitory and was preparing for the night when I received a summons to the Common Room, but…
“Uh, well…”
For some reason, I’m surrounded by a grim-faced Lize, a smiling Christia, and a Carla with furrowed brows.
“Do you think we wouldn’t notice?”
“Wh, what do you mean…”
“Ufufu… Of course, I mean stopping the party hosted by Prince Wilfred.”
Ehh… how did they find out about that?
I look at Monica to confirm, but she’s shaking her head, so it seems she doesn’t know either.
“Prince Harold, please don’t underestimate us. Lady Saint and I are studying abroad here at the Royal Academy representing the Barthian Holy Kingdom. And so is Princess Lisette, who came from the Capetien Kingdom.”
“W, well, that’s true…”
“In other words, we didn’t just come here with our own bodies without any preparation or countermeasures.”
With Christia’s supplement, I finally understood.
In other words, they also have spies like Monica planted in this country.
Well, aside from Carla, who is acting as a bodyguard, the Saint and the First Princess are both first-class VIPs. Naturally, it wouldn’t be strange for them to bring such people with them from their own countries.
“…Assuming that’s the case, what do you all want from us? Besides, this is a problem for the Dehauvalz Kingdom. It’s not related to you all.”
I deliberately speak coldly to the three of them.
It’s definitely our problem, and more than anything, I don’t want to involve them in this matter… wait!?
“Hal! Stop it already! Weren’t you and I supposed to be close friends?”
“L, Lize, calm down…”
“Calm down? Yes, I am calm! I can see right through you trying to distance us with that deliberately cold attitude!”
I couldn’t help but flinch at Lize, who was approaching me with tremendous intensity.
“Prince Harold, Princess Lisette is right. We crossed swords and Shield that day. So, why won’t you let me watch your back?”
“………………….”
“Ufufu, please give up. Prince Harold’s only option is to include us in the plan to stop Prince Wilfred’s scheme. Of course, we’ll protect ourselves. So…”
Ugh… why can’t everyone just do as I say…?
I just don’t want to involve everyone who’s unrelated.
“Lord Hal… I dare to offer you some advice. I find the kindness you show in wanting to protect everyone very admirable.”
“………………….”
“But I would be very sad if I were distanced from you like everyone else, and it would be incredibly painful for me not to be able to help you.”
“Sandra… that…”
“Lord Hal, if I were to distance myself to protect you, what would you think?”
Sandra, that question is unfair.
If you did something like that to me, I’m sure I would be frustrated, sad, and pathetic… and I would end up hating myself.
“…Okay.”
“Lord Hal…?”
“I understand. I’ll have everyone help out too. But, I’m going to work you all really hard, so be prepared.”
“What, what are you saying? It’s not Hal who will work us hard, but I who will work Hal hard!”
“Ufufu, I understand.”
“Yes! Please leave it to me!”
The three of them show bright smiles at my words.
Really, I’m so helpless…
But, that’s right.
If my Precious Thing is in danger, then I should protect them.
That’s why I gained the strength to protect.
“…As expected, you’re my Lord Hal.”
“Sandra?”
“Fufu! No, it’s nothing!”
With that, Sandra stuck out her tongue and smiled mischievously.
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