Chapter 46 Fiance Candidate(highlight)

Being alone, I take a look at the hall once again.

There are many clusters of people here and there.

Over there are the young women, on the other side are the slightly aged women, over here are the men you could call old aged, each having a pleasant chat.

Sometimes, I feel glances in my direction, but Im sure theyre just curious.

Ah, the Prince is with that group of young men.

Several men are pointing in my direction, then slapping the Princes back. Doesnt that seem quite painful?

It appears many people are shifting around to greet the King and Queen.

Umm, ojou-san?

When I turned towards the voice I heard close by, a young, most likely still halfway through his teens, boy, that might as well be called a young man, was standing there with a flushed face.

If its alright with you, would you dance one song with me?

Ha? What could this person be talking about?

No, I know the gentleman wants to request to dance with the lady in this situation

However, please think about it.

That young man is a human of this world with a tall stature. I believe hes surely taller than average. Because from what it feels like from observing, my neck would be even more tired than with Prince Sedrim1.

No matter how I think about it, we physically dont match. Its impossible.

Im sorry, I cannot dance, so

No, I can dance you know? Since Ive had ballroom dancing lessons in Japan.

But I cant dance with that physique difference.2!

Well then, at least your name

Is this a pick-up?

Rather, what do you plan to do once you have my name?

Hey, dont thoseonee-samasover there look more tasty?

As for me, Ive never been picked up before.

But Ive been confessed to you know? In primary school though

In other words, I have no experience in these sorts of things.

As I was thinking of a way to reject him, help came from a place I least expected.

Fu, dont you hate that. Youll be hated by women if you ask like that you know?3

Y-Your Highness Crown Prince Edwill!

The troublesome prince had appeared.

Besides, this child is the child Sedrim brought along you know? Wouldnt it be wise if you run away before he notices?

When that young playboy heard those words, he alternately looked at Prince Edwill and me, left the wordsp-please excuse me.and went away.

I was in a bit of a predicament. Thank you very much for helping me.

I thank Prince Edwill for the time being.

Fu, dont worry about alright. If you really want to, then please make me a meal as gratitude.

Did you turn up because you were lured by food?(note: the word food here means bait or food for animals)

Well, since its a fact I was saved Next time I make something, I wonder if its alright to entrust some to the Prince?

However, your impression has completely changedna. At first, I didnt realize who you were you know? And, wheres Sedrim? What is he doing leaving this princess by herself.

Prince Sedrim had to do some greetings, so hes by that group over there at the moment.

What is that guy doing

Prince Edwill irritatingly looks in the Princes direction.

Shall I stay here until Prince Sedrim returns?

Eh? What kind of rare sight is this?4

For that troublesome ore-sama prince to take others into consideration!

N-No, its alright you know. Im sure Prince Edwill is occupied as well. Besides, other than being whimsically called out, theres isnt anything else.

Im grateful for the offer but, the other party is a prince. Im sure hes still left with round of greetings to do.

Whimsically, huh. Ill be good if thats the case but Well then, Ill be going but, be careful okay?

What would I need to be careful about?

Bidding farewell to Prince Edwill, I checked on Prince Sedrims location, but it seems he wasnt by the previous group. When I tried searching, he was surrounded by a group of elderly men this time.Ah, that count-san from a short while ago was there as well.

In the same way as the previous group, it seems hes is being slapped on the back with abashibashisound.

This seems, itll take some time as wellne.

Since Im getting hungry, shall I get something to eat?

As I walked to the table while thinking that, this time, a womans voice called out to me to stop.

Wait, you over there.

Although I heard someones voice, since I dont have any acquaintances here, I wouldnt know why I would be called to stop.

Leaving that aside, its meal time.

Wait a moment! Its youwa! Right, small like a child!

Mu, I have a feeling I was challenged.

I slowly turn my body towards the voices location.

A red haired woman was there. Five other women was behind that woman.

It seems I was stopped by that red haired woman.

Do you have any business with me?

As I looked up at the red haired woman, she approached.

Please dont get too close. My neck will get tired.

Business? Right, its businesswa. Youre the person from the recent rumors right?

Like Ive said, even though everyones saying rumor, what is it?

The red haired woman scrutinisingly stares at me.

Hmph, since Ive heard you came here with His Highness Prince Sedrim, I was imagining what sort of woman it was Although your face doesnt seem to be bad, you have a shabby body. Youre not even a child.5

Saying that, the red haired woman taps the folding fan shes carrying on her mouth and laughs.

And as if theyre matching, the women behind her laughs as well.

Are they, lackeys?

Let me teach you something goodwa. I am Elina Isa Hertsmere. One of the dukes householdwa. And, I am also His Highness Prince Sedrims fiance candidate. A shabby looking girl like you, how could you even a matchwa?

Hertsmere, its the same name as that chubby old man from the beginningne. So thats the daughter?

And also, one of the Princes fiance candidates.

When I look at it, the red hair suits her strong-willed face.

And that dress design highlights her bodyline.

I can easily see with a single glance with that dress. F no, could it be a G?

And that unbelievably narrow waist. Even though its probably been fastened by a corset

And that big butt.

This is the type of body the Prince likesne.

Is it okay if I pluck some off? Like the chest or the chest.

Well then, this quarrel Im in right now is the Princes fault right?

It appears this Elina woman feels kindly towards the Prince.

And so, she called out to me who appeared as his partner out of nowhere today.

If you understand your social position, then back off.6

Click, it released.

What do you mean by back off? In the first place, wasnt it the Prince who came over to eat without permission? Todays matter as well, even though I only came because it couldnt be helped since the Prince earnestly requested!

I dont clearly understand the meaning of your words. I have no intention of doing anything with the Prince, the Prince simply decided on his own to come to my house. Dont get close, if you want to talk about that, then please tell that to the Prince first.7

Well, because if you dont do that, Im sure hell continue to come to my place.

Wha! This, dont get carried away because I took a modest approach! The likes of you lowly commoners, I can do whatever I want to you if I feel like it!8

When did you take a modest approach?

I only have memories of your condescending attitude though

At the same time as those words, the female lackeys spread out and surrounded me.

With that, I completely hiddenfrom the outside.

Ara, I wonder what youre doing? Id like you to inform me by all meanswa.

Audible from the other side of the encirclement was a voice I recognized.

But shouldnt she not be here?

Nee, would you kindly inform me?

Your Highness Princess Aria

Her true identity was spilled out from one of the female lackeys.

Why is Princess Aria here? Didnt she need to go to an inspection?

The reason why Im here today shouldve been to substitute for Princess Aria.

If so, why would Princess Aria be here?

Good grief, how shameful to gang upwa. The matter is Sedrim nii-sama had selected her. And our entire family has accepted itwa. Your complaints are being misdirectedwa.

H-However, I am! His Highness fiance candidate!

Whats this about me?

Your Highness Prince Sedrim! Sedrim nii-sama!

Whats happening? What is this about? Eriina-jou, could I receive an explanation?

Excuse me, I have no idea whats happening at all.

After all, I can only hear voices.

For now, what I understand is Princess Aria, who shouldnt be here, is here, and when she was arguing with that Elina woman, the Prince came, is what seems to have happened.

I-I, couldnt allow an unknown commoner to get close to Your Highness! I was thinking of Your Highness sake!

For my sake? Thats for myself to decide. Not you.

Onii-sama, she, was going to use her familys power to do something you know.

Uwa, Princess Aria, do you have to say that right now?

Is that true? To use the power for the people for personal interest the Dukes household sure has fallen. Leave. Ill pretend I didnt hear this conversation.

From those words, Elina-jou+ the female lackeys left with apatapatanoise.

So the Prince who Id thought was a good-for-nothing knew how to perform when its time to performne.9

Sakura, Im sorry. For something like this to happen

The Prince approached and fell on his knees, then placed his hand against my cheek.

Wait, what is this?Uwa, close!

I-Its alright! Since Princess Aria had came to help!Ah, leaving that aside! Why is Princess Aria here? Shouldnt she have went to an inspection? You said before, since Princess Aria wont be here right!?

Right, if Princess Aria is here, then I dont have a reason to be here.

The hand which was brushing my cheek came to a halt.

Ah, ummAhahahaonii-sama, Ill leave the remainder to youwa.

Wai-,oi, Aria!

As Princess Aria quickly left with her fluttering dress, the Princes figure was left behind.

The reason, youll be able to tell me it right?

I intentionally question him with a deep tone.

C-Calm down, thats right, something to drink! Ill go fetch something!

I wont let you escape either you know?

If its drinks, isnt theres some even if you dont go fetch it?

I called the waiter who happened to pass by with good timing, and picked up a glass.

Ah, Sakura, thats!

I drank the contents of the glass in one go, then returned the empty glass to the waiter.

I then turn my face towards the Prince.

Now, Prince. Your, explanation?

Before I knew it, the things before my eyes suddenly shook, and my consciousness broke off just like that.

kyuu~.