Rogue Prince – Chapter 58

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“……This time, I will entrust Wilfred with the role of host for the Delegation.”

Wow…… King Aival made a pretty bold decision.
I’m bad enough, but that guy is also the “Tainted Prince,” so I don’t think he’s suited for such diplomacy.

“Please wait. Wilfred is only thirteen years old, and he has never fulfilled his duties as Royalty, let alone as a host. Isn’t that too much of a burden for him?”
“That is precisely why. Wilfred must fulfill his responsibilities as Royalty soon. Besides, you are there to help him, Cardis. Assist him well.”
“Yes, sir…”

Cardis objects, but he has no choice but to accept when King Aival says so.
Well, King Aival may have put Wilfred in Cardis’s faction in anticipation of times like these.

Even though he’s going to lose his mind in three years, he’s quite thoughtful for a king.
Thinking about it that way, I wonder if there’s some kind of ulterior motive behind my engagement with Sandra? The most likely thing is to strengthen the alliance between the Royal Family and the kingdom’s largest noble family, though.

But all of that will be ruined because he foolishly declared, “Whoever brings the World’s Greatest Fiancée will be the next king”…… or so.

Thinking this far, I felt a chill down my spine.
If all of this was done according to King Aival’s calculations……

A, haha…… no, that’s impossible.

I shook my head, trying not to think about the possibility that had suddenly occurred to me.
That’s right. The events of the EnHaza main story were all scenarios created to suit the convenience of the creators, and King Aival couldn’t possibly be smart enough to think of such things.

At that moment.

“Your Majesty, if the goal is to give Wilfred experience, the same goes for Harold. In that case, how about entrusting the hosting to both of them?”

Haaaaaaaaa!? Raphael, what are you saying!?
Could you please stop taking advantage of my moment of carelessness and thinking unnecessary things!?

“P-Please wait! I’m sorry, but I am not capable of such a major role!”

I hurriedly rejected Raphael’s proposal.
Who would willingly do such a troublesome thing with Wilfred of all people! I firmly refuse!

“Hmm…… Raphael’s words are also reasonable……”
“!?”

No, no, King Aival, you don’t have to think about it either!?
Please just leave me alone!

“Alright. Harold and Wilfred will both serve as hosts for the Barthian Holy Kingdom.”
“A…… Aaaah……”

At King Aival’s words, I couldn’t help but let out a pathetic voice.
Damn you, Raphael. It’s your fault I’m stuck with this punishment game. What am I going to do to you?

So, Raphael…… could you please stop looking at me with that “You should be grateful to me” kind of smile?

“……That’s what happened.”
“Haa……”

When I explained the whole story from the throne room to Sandra and Monica, they both sighed in unison.
No, I can only sigh too.

“Serving as a host for the Holy Kingdom as the face of the kingdom is a very honorable thing in itself, but to do it with that scum of all people……”
“Since it’s Wilfred, he will definitely hold Prince Harold back.”

Sandra pressed her temples and shook her head, while Monica calmly stated the facts.
That’s right. I also think that nothing good will come of it.

“I’m sure the people around us will compare you to that scum, so depending on the results, Lord Hal’s position may worsen……”
“Ehh…… that would be very troubling.”

I’m not particularly interested in being evaluated as the Third Prince, but if it affects the Adopted Son-in-Law plan for the Chevalier family or, at worst, my engagement with Sandra, it won’t be a joke.
Cedric, Sandra’s brother, already doesn’t think well of me, his fiancée. He’ll definitely use this as an excuse to try to dissolve the engagement.

“I also cannot allow those who don’t know anything about Lord Hal to make unfair evaluations.”
“That’s right. Prince Harold is such a wonderful person who is so easy to tease…… ahem, I mean.”

Putting aside the fact that Monica unintentionally revealed her true feelings, I can’t afford to lose to Wilfred for the sake of these two who care about me so much.
Well, what kind of competition are we even talking about?

Haa…… Besides, didn’t I decide not to get involved with the protagonist? As a result, I’m more involved than in EnHaza.
Moreover, in this case, I’m completely treated like a stepping stone.

Well, but.

“……Even a stepping stone has fangs.”

I muttered quietly in a voice that no one could hear.
That’s right. For Sandra’s sake, I can’t afford to lose to someone like that.

Wilfred will be the stepping stone…… or so.

“Sandra……?”
“Fufu…… I know your fangs better than anyone else. And I also know that Lord Hal has the strongest heart and is the most wonderful person.”

Sandra gently took my hand and showed me a melting smile.
A, haha…… you heard me……

But I definitely want to show my best side to the best fiancée who believes in me and cares about me so much.

Therefore.

“Please watch. I will definitely beat that guy.”

I squeezed Sandra’s small hand back and showed her my best smile.
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