“Regarding my successor… whoever brings me the World’s Greatest Fiancée shall be the next king.”
At long last, the main story of “Engage Hazard” has begun.
“Hmph!? Surely, choosing a king through such a ridiculous method is out of the question!”
“Indeed! And what exactly is the standard for the ‘World’s Greatest Fiancée’?”
As expected, the prime minister and Minister Olson, along with the assembled senior vassals, raised their voices in unison.
They wouldn’t stand for their lord being decided in such a manner.
But.
“‘World’s Greatest Fiancée,’ huh…”
“Hee…”
Cardis and Raphael, just like in the “EnHaza” tutorial, showed interest.
I want to retort with a “Are you serious!?”, but considering they’d be freed from the Succession Dispute, it might be a relief for them to be rid of unnecessary constraints.
“Your Majesty, may I speak?”
“…What is it?”
“The matter you promised as a reward for my victory in the Duel against Wilfred… ‘Under no circumstances should you ever do something like declaring that whoever brings the World’s Greatest Fiancée shall be the next king.’ Are you saying you’ll break this promise?”
““““““!?”””””
With those words, everyone in the throne room widened their eyes.
That’s right… I had that promise made back then as a setup for this moment.
Moreover, it was in front of all the royalty, nobility, and many commoners.
“Everyone present at that time heard this promise. I don’t think it can simply be undone now.”
“Ugh…”
King Aival frowned and groaned, but could it be he’d forgotten?
If so, Yuri probably hasn’t been informed of this by King Aival either, and the Scenario is collapsing right from the start of “EnHaza.” Hilarious.
“Your Majesty! Prince Harold is correct! If the king himself breaks a promise, it would set a terrible precedent!”
“Indeed! Losing credibility could lead to the collapse of the country!”
As if seizing the opportunity, the prime ministers began to clamor all at once.
Minister Olson gave me a knowing look with a smile midway through, so it seems like it was a godsend.
“Enough! Silence! This has already been decided! I have no intention of overturning it now!”
“Your Majesty!”
As if refusing to listen, King Aival crossed his arms and turned away.
He’s acting like a spoiled child, but he seems determined not to listen.
…Well, I expected this much.
“In any case, the princes shall find their own ‘World’s Greatest Fiancée’ and bring them before me!”
“In that case, would it be acceptable for me to bring Sandra… Lady Alexandra?”
As if further provoking King Aival, I said this and raised the corner of my mouth.
It feels a bit childish, like saying, “The character I came up with is the strongest!”, but for me, Sandra is the greatest woman in the world, so it’s bound to turn out this way.
“…That won’t do.”
“Huh…?”
“Because Alexandra was Harold’s fiancée before my declaration, she cannot be considered the ‘World’s Greatest Fiancée’! If you wish to be recognized, bring someone else!”
“That’s outrageous!”
I can’t accept this.
To invalidate it just because she was your fiancée before you made the declaration, what kind of rule is that?
“Hmph, it’s not a difficult matter. Just break your engagement with Alexandra and bring another fiancée, and you will have the opportunity to become the next king, no?”
Perhaps misunderstanding that he has gained the upper hand psychologically because I raised my voice, King Aival, having regained his composure, wore a sneer and declared such a thing.
“…Judging from your words, Your Majesty, are you perhaps afraid that Lady Alexandra is the ‘World’s Greatest Fiancée,’ and that’s why you refuse to acknowledge her?”
“Hmph! How dare you speak to me, your king, in such a manner!”
Haa… Probably, it’s inconvenient (・・・・・・) if I don’t break my engagement with Sandra as per the “EnHaza” Scenario.
I don’t know who it’s inconvenient for, though.
However, if this is the ‘fate’ that Yuri spoke of, there’s no such shoddy ‘fate’. It’s inconvenient, irrational, and full of contradictions.
Hey, Yuri… are you watching and listening to this from somewhere (・・・)?
Are you really satisfied with this “EnHaza” story? I’m not satisfied at all.
Even if I remain the stepping stone, the ‘Incompetent Rascal Prince,’ I can never accept that this is the “Engage Hazard” that I loved in my previous life.
“…Does Your Majesty really desire for me and Lady Alexandra to part ways so much?”
“Enough!”
“I see… then, I shall do as you wish.”
I stood up and walked towards the Door of the throne room.
And then.
Sandra, standing gracefully before the opened Door, curtsied.
—Her eyes, turned crimson.
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