“…My apologies, Prince Harold. I am Cedric, Alexandra’s one and only brother.”
Cedric extended his right hand, smiling.
However, his slit eyes remained open, and contrary to his expression, his sapphire eyes clearly conveyed, “I absolutely will not acknowledge this man as my sister’s fiancée.”
“H, Harold here…”
I grasped Cedric’s right hand and shook it… but, could you please weaken your grip? It hurts. Ah, you have no intention of doing so, I see.
“So, Alexandra, I’m happy you called me because you wanted to see me, but is something the matter? Did your fiancé do something terrible to you?”
“We hadn’t formally introduced ourselves since the engagement, so kind Lord Hal was concerned. Also, Lord Hal cherishes me very much.”
“…I see. Alexandra calls you ‘Hal’, does she?”
Sandra was bragging, and even though his face is supposed to be plain, his features are becoming even more pronounced.
“Is that so? Is it true?”
“Ah, haha… well, I know it’s presumptuous, but today I wanted to…”
“…Sandra?”
“Eek!”
I let out a small shriek as I was met with a murderous gaze.
It seems that calling her by her given name in my usual manner, without any honorifics, had touched a nerve with Cedric.
“What is the meaning of this? To call my beloved Sandra in such a way, even if you are a prince…”
“I do not approve of you calling me ‘Sandra’, even you, brother.”
“Tch!?”
Cedric, who had subtly used Sandra’s given name under the guise of rebuking me, was met with an absolutely frigid gaze from his beloved sister, causing him to gasp involuntarily. A little payback.
“Y, yes, you’re right, I apologize… More importantly, it’s been a while since our family has been together. Let’s have dinner just the two of us tonight…”
“Ah, actually, aside from the greeting, there’s something I’d like to ask of you.”
Sorry, but you can’t just ignore me.
I’ll have to force the issue, even if it’s a bit forceful.
“Brother, please grant Lord Hal’s request.”
“…Prince Harold, what is your request?”
Cedric, appeased by Sandra, turned back to me and reluctantly asked.
He’s completely a Siscon Yandere older brother who dotes on his sister.
W, well, anyway, I need to negotiate properly in order to achieve my goal.
“Ahem… As you may know, my brothers Cardis, the First Prince, and Raphael are engaged in a factional dispute over the throne.”
The moment I said that, Cedric’s gaze became as sharp as it could possibly be.
Perhaps he was worried that I would participate in the Succession Dispute.
Thinking that Sandra would be harmed if that happened.
But.
“Until now, I have been actively supporting my older brother, First Prince Cardis, but to be honest, I don’t want to be involved in such an ugly dispute.”
“Oh…?”
Surprised, Cedric leaned his body forward ever so slightly.
It seems he’s become a little interested.
“If things continue as they are, it will be impossible to avoid being caught up in that conflict. So, I thought about it. Before that happens, I should leave the Royal Palace.”
Yes… I should just abandon my position as the Third Prince and fade out of the Succession Dispute.
That way, I wouldn’t have to get caught up in the ‘EnHaza’ main story and deal with the ridiculous ‘Search for the World’s Greatest Fiancée.’
Of course, if I were to get involved in the ‘EnHaza’ Scenario, I would wholeheartedly support Sandra as the ‘World’s Greatest Fiancée.’
“So, it may not be possible right away… but eventually, I was wondering if I could become a commoner and be added to the Chevalier family as a junior member.”
“In other words, you want to come to our family as a son-in-law?”
“Yes.”
I nodded strongly in response to Cedric’s question.
Fufufu… Even if the world of ‘Engage Hazard’ tries to drag me into a bad end, I will definitely escape. I’ll do anything to make that happen.
Cedric stroked his chin, pondering for a while.
“…I don’t know if Prince Harold can really step down from his position as the Third Prince against his own will, and at least I can’t make such an important decision on my own.”
“Of course, I understand that. Today, I simply wanted to greet Cedric-dono, who will become my brother-in-law, and to let you know that I have such intentions.”
Of course, just because I say I want to abandon my position as a prince and become a son-in-law doesn’t mean it will be accepted without question.
Even if I am the ‘Incompetent Rascal Prince,’ I have to go through the proper procedures, or it won’t mean anything.
Well, if a notorious prince like me were to give up his Right of Succession, there would probably be a lot of people who would be overjoyed.
“…I understand Prince Harold’s feelings.”
“Cedric-dono, I look forward to working with you.”
I placed my hands on my knees and bowed deeply…
“However.”
“Tch!?”
Eh? Is there something else?
“Even if you say such things, I cannot easily trust you. Therefore, allow me to test your resolve. With swords.”
Cedric opened his slit eyes and smiled.
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