It's Not Like I Want to Play the Role of a Misunderstood, Good-for-Nothing Prince in a Villainess Story! - Chapter 14 – No Answer Yet and Lessons Continue

Apparently the Claudia marquis house hasn’t sent a reply yet.

Even though it was a proposal from the royal family, the house wasn’t small enough to say yes immediately with two replies.

Especially the beloved daughter Misty of the head Red Claudia.

I knew well from the game that they had enough power to marry into influential families even if they rejected the engagement relationship with the royal family.

But it was probably just a matter of time.

After all, there was no reason to refuse a proposal from the royal family.

But why Tigos!

I thought I’d been doing pretty well lately, but was it still no good?

Sigh… so in the end I couldn’t get the fiancé position.

It might have been good since it seemed like a different development from the game, but still, Misty getting engaged to someone other than me…

I don’t like it somehow.

It’s depressing.

If I’d become the fiancé, I definitely wouldn’t have led to that kind of ending.

To think it would turn out like this…

Misty probably won’t come anymore.

Maybe I should quit dance practice too.

There’s no point…

While feeling down and heading there, Misty was there.

Huh, why?

Looking at Rubert, he seemed a bit troubled.

“Good day, Zeke-sama.”

“G-good morning, Lady Misty.”

In contrast, Misty beside him was smiling.

But somehow the atmosphere was more tense than usual.

“Zeke-sama, may I have a moment?”

“…Yes.”

Is it about the engagement already?

I braced myself, but that wasn’t it.

“I come from a place that’s not exactly far from my house to the palace, but not close either.”

“Yes.”

“For Zeke-sama’s dance practice. Since I proposed it myself, it’s true I’m not in a position to say this. However!”

She moved closer.

“Isn’t it rather inappropriate for Zeke-sama, who lives in the palace, to be late? Don’t you think so?”

I got scolded for being late!

Well, about this I can only apologize.

“Yes, I’m sorry.”

When I apologized honestly, she coughed “ahem…” deliberately.

“Then shall we practice?”

That day’s practice was very intense.

After all, Misty’s pressure was strong.

“Man, even though I was only a bit late today, that was rough.”

When I told Rubert about today after Misty left, Rubert smiled wryly.

“But Zeke-sama is at fault too. Lady Misty came and waited long before you arrived.”

“Eh, why?”

“Who knows, but today she spoke more clearly than before.”

“That’s… certainly true.”

Until now it felt like she took a step back behind men… so the impression might have changed a bit.

But that clear way of speaking felt more like her in the game.

“I wonder if something happened.”

“Hmm…”

I don’t know, why suddenly? Could it be that?

“By the way, why were you late today, Zeke-sama? That’s unusual.”

“Ahh…”

I don’t want to talk about this matter.

If I say it, the engagement will become a real thing.

“Even I oversleep sometimes.”

“Huh, is that how it is?”

“That’s how it is. Sorry, I’ll be careful from tomorrow.”

“No no.”

After that, Misty continued to come.

Her personality was also more forthright than before, and I was happy with this feeling of becoming closer.

Soon after,

“Oh, I thought Zeke-sama was practicing dancing…”

“Hmph. There are more people.”

Garim and Debut, who hadn’t shown themselves for a while, came.

Apparently they’d gone on an expedition to hunt monsters within the kingdom’s territory.

Did these guys come here on purpose during their post-expedition break?

Don’t they know how to relax at home?

“Hmph. Those are fine clothes though.”

“Mm? I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Misty Claudia. It’s been a while since you helped me the other day. Thank you very much for that time.”

When Misty bowed politely, the two put hands to their mouths while looking at each other’s faces.

“The other day?”

“Ah! Garim, you know. That time! When we had trouble with those guys.”

“Hmph. I see, from that time… hm? But why are you here?”

The two looked at me.

Don’t look at me like “didn’t the prince get rejected?”

“She’s helping with dance practice.”

“Oh, I see…”

“Hmph. Our sympathies. Zeke-sama is… dancing is… you know.”

Debut looked at Garim then at me.

“You know.”

Don’t call it “you know,” guys.

I’m working hard on this, and I’m better than before.

“No no, Zeke-sama is working hard. Compared to the first day, he’s improved remarkably. He’s someone who can do it if he tries. Different from the rumors.”

She defended while putting her hand to her chest.

“…”

The two glanced at me.

“What?”

“Well, we agree with the latter half.”

“Hmph. Just rumors after all. You understand well.”

The two nodded while crossing their arms.

I don’t know why you guys are acting superior, but they seem to get along at least.

“Well then, shall we watch today as well?”

“Hmph. I’m looking forward to seeing how much you’ve grown. Right, shall we dance alongside too?”

“Stop that.”

And so, the day of the welcome party arrived.