Sorry to keep you waiting! Part 2 begins!
Exactly half a year has passed since Saint Christia and Holy Knight Carla’s delegation left the kingdom and returned to the Barthian Holy Kingdom.
In other words, there are less than two years left until the start of the Engage Hazard main story…
“Prince Harold. There is truly no one but Your Highness for this role. Please, won’t you accept?”
Well, from this morning, I’ve been getting bowed to by Foreign Minister Count Robert Olson. His request is for me to lead a delegation as a Goodwill Ambassador to the Capetien Kingdom, one of the great powers.
By the way, the Dehauvalz Kingdom and the Capetien Kingdom are like cats and dogs, and have repeated wars countless times since the founding of the kingdom three hundred years ago. Recently, they have been acting friendly on the surface, but you never know what might happen at the slightest trigger, it’s like having a finger on the twenty-four-hour detonation switch.
In EnHaza, the schemes of those who want to cause a war actually bring them to the brink, but here too, the protagonist Wilfred works with the heroines to avert the war. When you think about it, too many incidents happen around the protagonist, and it’s too much to push everything onto a sixteen-year-old protagonist at the start of the main story. Adults should try a little harder… is what I want to say.
…In this world, you’re considered an adult from the age of fifteen, so he is technically an adult. In my previous world, he would just be a high school student.
“I’ve said it many times, but it’s absolutely impossible for me! I can’t handle such a big role!”
“No! Precisely because it is the Capetien Kingdom, our fated enemy, there is no other prince who can fulfill this role besides Prince Harold!”
Even though I refuse with all my might, Minister Olson clings to me desperately like this. The reason why he tries so hard to push this job onto me is… unfortunately, this minister seems to be plotting to install me as the next king.
Why is he pushing me, the Incompetent Rascal Prince, so much? Apparently, Minister Olson seems to have overestimated me after I served as the host for the Barthian Holy Kingdom delegation…
I tried my best not to cause trouble and worked within my capabilities without unnecessary interference, okay? I admit that I was a little excited, remembering when I was on the executive committee for the cultural festival in my previous life.
But even so, you don’t have to completely change my evaluation by 180 degrees and suddenly support me so much just because of that. Well, I’m honestly happy, though.
“With all due respect, Prince Cardis is a bit too proud and looks down on others. Prince Raphael doesn’t do that, but he is somewhat suspicious, and there is a risk that he might do something unexpected during negotiations with the Capetien Kingdom.”
“………………….”
“As for Prince Wilfred, he has been re-evaluated by the people due to His Majesty the King’s promotion, but on the other hand, his evaluation among the nobles… especially the civil officials, is the worst. If that person were to become an ambassador, many civil officials would resign.”
…Sadly, Minister Olson’s assessment of people is generally correct.
Regarding Cardis and Raphael, this was pointed out in the EnHaza main story, and the protagonist’s follow-up led to the two of them ultimately supporting the protagonist.
As for Wilfred, well… everyone knows. When he served as the host for the Barthian Holy Kingdom delegation, he only gave orders that didn’t consider his subordinates and took all the credit for himself. There’s no way the civil officials would follow him.
“But, in that case, I’m called the Incompetent Rascal Prince, and my reputation in the world is the worst. Regarding the Barthian Holy Kingdom delegation, I left most of it to Minister Olson and the civil officials, and I couldn’t do anything even in the attempted kidnapping of Lady Saint?”
“Yes, that’s right. You trusted us and entrusted us with the work, subtly supported us when we were in trouble, and were considerate. All the civil officials say that they want to continue working with Prince Harold. Of course, that includes me.”
Even when I explain that I’m not qualified to take on the role, Minister Olson answers with a bright, full smile. Seriously, what am I supposed to do?
“By the way, I have already received permission from His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister regarding this matter. All that remains is for Prince Harold to nod in agreement.”
Oops, I’ve already been surrounded.
This country is safe with such a skilled and excellent Foreign Minister.
“Haa… then I don’t have a choice, do I?”
“No, no, that’s not…”
Damn it. I’ve been had.
But, this Incompetent Rascal Prince is being expected this much.
Then… I have no choice but to do it, right?
Besides, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
I’ve decided to fight the protagonist of Engage Hazard… Wilfred.
In order to protect my Precious Thing.
“…I understand. I’ll accept this matter.”
“Thank you very much! Of course, we will fully support Prince Harold, and we will do our best to ensure that you have a comfortable stay in the Capetien Kingdom!”
I couldn’t help but smile wryly at Minister Olson, who took my hand and looked delighted.
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