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“Prince Harold. Let me state this clearly: I originally found my talents in the Chevalier family to be more suited to internal affairs than to martial prowess. Therefore, I hope you understand that today’s outcome is by no means a reflection of my true abilities.”
Ehh… Cedric started making excuses at lightning speed.
I mean, you were the one who challenged me to this match in the first place, right?
“Brother, you’re being unsightly. Why don’t you just honestly acknowledge Lord Hal’s ability?”
“Muu…”
Cedric groaned, met with Sandra’s cold gaze.
But even if we competed in internal affairs, I think I’d still win.
After all, I have the knowledge I gained as a university student in my previous life, right? And I majored in economics. I’m a master of the kind of internal affairs cheat that’s common in light novels.
However, I’ll only use that after I’ve avoided my bad ending. Until then, I don’t know what might happen, so it’s best to stay quiet.
“Haa… Fine, I admit defeat.”
Cedric sighed deeply, raised both hands, and shook his head with a bitter expression.
Well, I’m not particularly attached to winning or losing, though.
What I’m seeking is adoption by marriage into the Duke Chevalier family, not to crush Cedric. Rather, I want to build a good relationship with him, considering what’s to come.
“However, Your Highness, not that I’m making excuses, but the blow I received from you was extremely light. It wouldn’t work on a battlefield where lives are at stake. Perhaps you should consider wielding a sword as well as a shield…”
“I do have a sword. What’s more, I have projectiles like bows, and even magic.”
“…Are you saying you underestimated me and didn’t use them?”
Cedric narrowed his eyes and glared at me with his blue eyes.
Perhaps he misunderstood and thought I was looking down on him.
“That’s not it. I can’t use swords, bows, or magic.”
“Then, what do you mean?”
Ahaha, you don’t get it, do you?
But… I obtained them.
Thanks to Sandra becoming my fiancée, Monica becoming my Personal Maid, and Caz becoming my partner.
“…My sword is Sandra. My bow is Monica, and my magic is Caz. Even if I don’t have the talent for swords or bows, even if I can’t use magic, it doesn’t matter at all.”
I looked at Sandra, Monica, and Caz and smiled.
“Then, I’ll just protect. The sword, the bow, the magic… no, my ‘Precious Things’.”
“‘Protecting your Precious Things,’ you say…”
Cedric lowered his gaze and muttered.
That’s right. I’ll just protect. That’s why I chose the Shield.
“Prince Harold.”
Cedric raised his head sharply and looked at me.
The animosity he had towards me earlier was nowhere to be seen on his face.
“? Y-yes.”
“Alexandra… Please take care of my sister.”
Cedric bowed deeply.
His back was undoubtedly that of a brother wishing for his precious sister’s happiness.
“Yes… I will definitely make Sandra happy. So, please treat me well from now on, Brother-in-law.”
I bowed deeply as well, not wanting to lose out.
With the resolve and determination to survive in this world of “Engage Hazard” and make the “World’s Greatest Fiancée” happy.
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“Well then, I’ll take my leave.”
“Yes. Please come again anytime.”
I shook hands with Cedric, who had a friendly expression, a complete contrast to our first meeting.
Of course, he didn’t squeeze my hand hard like he was harassing me, okay?
However, his gaze was pleading, “Go home already.”
“Sandra, I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.”
“Yes…”
By the way, Sandra was clinging to my arm the whole time, as if she was reluctant to part.
Of course, I’m as happy as can be.
“Young Lady. If you don’t let go soon, we won’t be able to return to the Royal Palace. Besides, I have to pamper Prince Harold as promised after this. Yes, I’ll do it with the utmost care and attention.”
“Eh!? N-no! Absolutely not!”
“? I’m just going to massage his shoulders… What exactly were you imagining, Young Lady?”
“Fuaaaaa!?”
Ugh… Monica, you’re doing that on purpose, aren’t you?
I don’t think it’s good to tease your master too much, you know?
“But, Prince Harold becoming our family’s Adopted Son-in-Law… Hmmm…”
“Brother, are you still saying such things at this point?”
Sandra gave Cedric an exasperated look, who was still not convinced.
So, this is how troublesome a Siscon can be. I’ve learned something.
“Lord Cedric, have you forgotten? Prince Harold becoming a member of the Chevalier family means that the Young Lady will live in the Chevalier family for the rest of her life.”
“Ah! T-that’s right!”
With that one word from Monica, Cedric widened his narrow eyes as much as possible and smiled broadly.
In other words, it seems that whether Sandra is married or not, and even if I, the Son-in-Law, am there or not, it’s not a problem as long as they can live together.
Ah, let me say this, I want to become the Chevalier family’s Adopted Son-in-Law, but I absolutely refuse to live with them.
Living with a Father and Brother-in-Law who dote on Sandra is nothing but a punishment game.
“I have to talk to Father about this right away…!”
“…Then, I’ll be going now.”
“Yes. Please be careful.”
Ignoring the enthusiastic Cedric, we were seen off by Sandra and returned to the Royal Palace.
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