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■ Christia Salerno’s Perspective
“Leave this to me! Emblem of the Hero!”
Wilfred, the team leader, confronted the three-headed dog Demon Beast that appeared, brandishing his sword all alone.
However… despite volunteering to be the leader, isn’t this just a solo act?
“Hmm… does he not trust our abilities…?”
Carla gritted her teeth, glaring at the Fourth Prince for his selfish actions.
To her, that man’s actions were nothing short of an insult.
Haa… truly, he is nothing like Prince Harold.
That noble always insists on protecting us, but he also trusts us just as much, entrusting everything else to us.
How happy I am when protected by his back.
How fulfilled I feel when wielding this power, relied upon by him.
On the other hand, Wilfred only boasts about his abilities and acts selfishly. Frankly, it’s nothing but unpleasant.
However.
“Wil-sama…!”
The remaining team member gazes at him with teary eyes and an enraptured expression.
Her name is Lalanoa Erin. She is the third princess of the Sherwood Kingdom, a country of a rare race called Elves, who rule the “Forest of Light” in the center of the Western countries.
She’s in a different class from Wilfred and us, but unfortunately, she seems to have fallen prey to that man’s clutches, and is now completely devoted to him.
Originally, Elves are a proud race and tend to look down on humans, but… she seems to have never left the Forest of Light since birth, so she was probably naive.
It’s quite ironic for the Sherwood Kingdom, considering they sent her to the Royal Academy to broaden her horizons as Royalty.
“This is… the enddddddddddddddddd!”
“「「「!? Gyaunnnnnnnnn!?」」」”
The three-headed dog Demon Beast is pierced through the torso by the sword and dies.
According to Prince Harold, the sword Wilfred wields is called the Heroic Greatsword Caladbolg, and it is said to be the most powerful legendary sword in this world.
For that man to possess such a thing is a waste of talent, but Aival Wel Dehauvalz, the King of Dehauvalz, seems to dote on him.
With all due respect, I can only say that he has no eye for talent.
In fact, according to the Barthian Holy Kingdom’s investigation, the capable nobles within the Dehauvalz Kingdom support either Second Prince Raphael or Prince Harold, and although the number of nobles who follow Wilfred is greater than the two, they are all insignificant small fries with nothing but old history.
If King Aival passes away, the current power balance will collapse at once, and either Prince Raphael or Prince Harold will become the next king.
I would like Prince Harold to become king, but unfortunately, that noble seems to have no interest in such a position.
However, Prince Harold and Prince Raphael seem to have a good relationship, so it won’t be a problem for the Barthian Holy Kingdom no matter who becomes king.
Besides… if Prince Harold doesn’t become king, there might still be a chance for me.
“Did everyone see that!”
“Yes! As expected of Wil-sama!”
“………………….”
Carla and I, unable to bear with this farce, give them a cold stare.
I want to join Prince Harold soon…!?
“…Saint or Holy Knight, I don’t know, but those gazes are rude to my Wil-sama. Spirits, make them kneel.”
“This… is…”
Unable to resist, Carla and I kneel as ordered.
“Now, let’s begin the re-education of these two fools. Spirits, make them dedicate their hearts entirely to Wil-sama.”
“Ugh… kuh…”
Carla next to me struggles desperately to resist.
After a series of groans, and then.
“…Carla Delminio, pledges absolute loyalty to Prince Wilfred.”
“Likewise, Christia Salerno is always with Prince Wilfred.”
The two of us swore loyalty to Wilfred.
“Hahaha… you don’t have to be so formal. We’re classmates at the Royal Academy, and besides… aren’t we close?”
“Yes…”
I don’t remember ever being that close, but it seems that’s how it is in this man’s head.
Also, Lalanoa Erin… why are you distorting your face with jealousy even though you’re the one manipulating us like this?
If you’re afraid of losing Wilfred’s favor, you should have refused from the beginning, or chosen another method… oh, but you can’t do that, can you?
Because if you did, Wilfred might leave you.
It’s pathetic, but when you fall in love with someone of the opposite sex, you become bound and blinded like this.
…Well, I can’t really talk.
“Lady Saint… no, Christia, do you know? About now, that Incompetent Rascal Prince and Lady Alexandra should have lost their lives in an unforeseen accident.”
“………………….”
“Well, even though he’s like that, he’s still my brother. At least I should see him off with my own hands.”
Wilfred takes my hand with a hideous smile.
If I continue to follow him, I should naturally reach the designated place.
Why am I maintaining my original personality even though I’m supposed to be manipulated…?
Ufufu, it’s all thanks to Prince Harold, is all I’ll say.
I chuckled to myself, so that the two wouldn’t notice, and proceeded into the dimly lit Dungeon.
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