“Harold, do you have a moment?”
As the day’s classes ended and I was preparing to go home, Raphael came to the classroom.
I wonder what he wants…
“Brother Raphael, what’s the matter?”
“This isn’t the place to talk, let’s move somewhere else.”
So, tilting my head, I followed Raphael.
“Well then…”
“Actually, there’s an opening for a student council officer. I’d like Harold to be the secretary.”
I was suddenly asked this in the student council’s salon, where I had been brought.
By the way, only Raphael and I are here.
But.
“Um… Brother Cardis is the student council president, right? If I join, wouldn’t that cause the student council to collapse…?”
“There’s no need to worry about that. I’ve become the student council president, and the reason there’s an opening for a student council officer in the first place is because Cardis has resigned.”
“Resigned!?”
At Raphael’s words, I couldn’t help but raise my voice.
No way, there’s no way Cardis, who’s so proud, would give up the position of student council president to his rival Raphael…
“It’s no wonder Harold is surprised. I had the same reaction when I heard about it. But… you know it too, don’t you? Who His Majesty the King wants to be the next king.”
“Ah…”
I see… Cardis must be at least a little shocked that King Aival is supporting Wilfred.
But isn’t that obvious by now? He should have vaguely noticed King Aival’s favoritism when he put that guy in Cardis’s faction.
“Of course, I don’t intend to simply accept His Majesty the King’s intentions. You, who won the Duel against Wilfred and demanded such a (……..)thing(..) as a reward, are the same, right?”
Ah, that’s right.
I will never let Wilfred become the next king.
If that happens, there will only be a future where everyone is unhappy.
“But, what’s the point of me joining the student council?”
“It’s decided. Harold joined the student council at my (..)request(….). That alone is enough for those around us to judge as they please.”
I see… the goal is to clearly show that Raphael and I, who were thought to be unrelated, are actually working together.
“Besides, I’ve always wanted Harold, and I’m the one among the Royalty who values your abilities the most. So, it’s only natural for me as the student council president to ask for you, right?”
“Ah, haha…”
I can only give a wry smile at Raphael coming on so strong.
But.
“I understand. This Harold will do his best to assist you, Brother.”
“That’s good to hear. I… no, the student council welcomes Harold.”
We are in a position to use each other, but we have the same goal of ousting Wilfred.
Then, it’s only natural for us to work together.
Raphael showed a smile, and I shook his hand.
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“You two were waiting for me!”
When I left the student council room, Sandra and Monica greeted me.
I feel bad for keeping them waiting, even though I was talking with Raphael for quite a while…
But, I’m very happy.
“Lord Hal. Did your discussion with Prince Raphael go well?”
“Yes. This isn’t the place to talk, so let’s go to my room.”
“Fufu… yes.”
I took Sandra, who was happily holding my hand, to my room in the Dormitory.
“To get to the point, I’ve decided to join the student council at Brother Raphael’s request.”
I explained the contents of my conversation with Raphael in the student council room to the two of them… and one animal.
Caz probably isn’t interested in political talk, but it wouldn’t be right to exclude my partner.
Perhaps because she understands that, Caz is listening intently. I’ll give her lots of love later.
“…and that’s the gist of it.”
“I see… but Prince Cardis’s reaction was unexpected.”
“I thought so too. Even though he’s shocked, the one who wanted to be king more than any of us brothers was… no, that’s not right. The one who was wanted to be king more than anyone else was none other than Brother Cardis.”
That’s right… the one who wanted Cardis to be king more than anyone else was his mother, Margaret.
“In any case, it looks like things will be hectic from now on. With Lord Hal and Prince Raphael working together, those around us will likely become even more confused.”
“Indeed.”
Sandra and I smiled wryly at each other.
At least now, the Succession Dispute will be seen as a battle between me or Raphael and Wilfred, and Cardis will be seen as having dropped out.
At that time, which side will the nobles of the Cardis faction take?
I predict that they will cozy up to us rather than Wilfred.
The reason is that Wilfred, who existed as Cardis’s right-hand man, is not well-liked within the faction.
After all, he suddenly joined the faction, pushed aside the others to take the position of right-hand man, and on top of that, they were told to follow him.
A noble with high pride wouldn’t be able to accept that.
Of course, Harold before regaining his memories was in a similar position to Wilfred… no, even worse. Anyway, at least they won’t follow me, but Raphael is undoubtedly fine.
As a result, Raphael will absorb most of the nobles of the Cardis faction, and the power balance will be greatly disrupted.
“Everyone, I know it will be tough from now on, but please lend me your strength.”
“Yes!”
“Leave it to us.”
“Yeah! Of course!”
We nodded powerfully with determination.
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