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“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it have been fine if we weren’t together?”
After parting with Florencia and arriving at the terrace in the academy’s courtyard, Lize asked such a thing.
“No, it’s important that you guys are together. This way, they will have clearly recognized us.”
“What do you mean?”
“Based on Florencia’s explanation, Cursing Arts can be used to attack from a distance. But to do that, they need to obtain a part of the body.”
“Ah, yes, that’s right.”
“So, to attack us, Lucio’s people will have to get close to obtain hair or nails.”
Since we’ve entered Florencia’s route in “EnHaza Second,” it’s safe to assume that Lucio is already lurking within the kingdom.
Otherwise, the Scenario won’t progress.
And I was at the scene where she was attacked by the curse, and then I made contact like this and assigned Lyra as a guard.
This should have made them recognize us as enemies without a doubt.
“Putting me aside, Christia-san is a Holy Attribute Magic user. You’re the most capable of countering curses. Lize, you also have purification magic that works with both Fire and Dark Attributes, right?”
“Oh, you know quite a bit…”
I’m a heavy user of “EnHaza.” Of course, I know.
Lize has a skill called [Four Noble Truths] that can remove all debuffs except petrification.
It consumes a considerable amount of SP, but it’s excellent for affecting the entire Party.
As for Christia, no explanation is needed. Rather, there isn’t a debuff in this world of “EnHaza” that she can’t remove.
“…I’m really sorry for getting you involved in this.”
“Fufu, please don’t apologize. We are who we are now because Lord Harold saved us, aren’t we?”
“That’s right. Besides, we’re comrades who defeated that Themis together, right?”
“You two…”
Even though they’re being dragged into unnecessary trouble because of me, and their lives are in danger, both Christia and Lize are helping me as if it’s nothing.
I have to repay this debt someday.
“By the way… we’re fine, but what about those two?”
“Huh…?”
When I looked in the direction of Lize’s gaze, I saw… oh.
Sandra, her eyes dyed a bloodstained red, and Monica, frowning with displeasure, were glaring at us resentfully from the shadow of the school building.
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“S-so, that’s the situation…”
After parting with Christia and Lize, I was immediately kidnapped by Sandra and Monica.
I’m now in Sandra’s room, sitting in seiza while being given cold stares by the two of them.
I explained that this time, the situation was unfavorable for them, and that I deliberately kept my distance to avoid being recognized as an enemy by Lucio, but they weren’t convinced at all, not even a little bit.
“I don’t know what this ‘Sorcerer’ is, but I’ll show him that I can instantly kill him before he can curse me.”
“In the first place, it’s impossible for a part of my body to be taken. I’ll clean up every last strand of hair.”
“Y-yes, you’re right…”
Not wanting to be blamed any further, I nodded like a broken doll.
Right now, I’m just thinking about getting through this situation, me.
“Pfft. You call us wives and Personal Maid, but in the end, we can’t even compare to me, Master’s one and only tool.”
“How dare you. Come outside right now.”
“This Monica is used to disposing of bulky waste.”
“Whoa!?”
I hurriedly stepped between the two of them and Lyra.
Of all people, Lyra is provoking them… please stop.
“T-the reason I asked Lyra was precisely because she’s treated as a tool and wouldn’t be a target for curses. Even if Christia and Lize were cursed, they have ways to remove it. But…”
“…I understand.”
“Even if they know our faces, we will never be behind, but we cannot deliver our blades to this Lucio.”
Saying that, Sandra and Monica bit their lips in frustration.
But.
“Ah…”
“Still, I believe that you two are the ones who will end the battle with Lucio. That’s why… I want you to lend me your strength.”
I took their hands and pleaded.
That’s right. I’m taking this approach to prevent unexpected attacks from Lucio, but when we face him directly, Sandra and Monica are the only ones who can decide the outcome.
“Of course. I will always be with Lord Hal, at any time.”
“This Monica Ashton will always be with her Master.”
The resentment disappeared from their eyes, and they accepted.
Phew, that’s good… wait.
“Halu… what about me?”
“Of course, I’m counting on you, partner.”
I picked up Caz, who was looking at me anxiously, and answered with a smile.
Thank you for reading!
To commemorate the release of the book, I will be posting the continuation of the completed story every day from now on, so please look forward to it!
The book “The Incompetent Rascal Prince Wants to Survive” will be released by GA Bunko on Sunday, July 14th!
Depending on the bookstore, it may be available as early as Friday night!
We have revised it considerably, including Harold’s character settings, so I think everyone who has read the web version will surely enjoy it!
In addition,
・Animate, Gamers, Melonbooks, and BOOK★WALKER offer bonus short stories.
・Melonbooks offers a B2 tapestry drawn by Yuzuki-sensei as a paid bonus.
・Gamers offers an acrylic charm as a paid bonus.
・Amazon offers a linked short story for volumes 1 and 2.
And even more! On the back of the book’s obi strip, there is a QR code for a special short story that you can’t read in the web version!
It’s a must-see to find out what kind of fate Sandra met in the original Scenario of “Engage Hazard”!
I know I’m being persistent, but the first volume of “The Incompetent Rascal Prince Wants to Survive” will be released on July 14th!
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Thank you in advance!!!!!!!