Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~

Chapter 4 : Serena, the Ex-Fiancé!

Sausages, bread, salad and soup… Yeah, no problem at all.

Even now that I’ve regained my memory, I have no complaints about the taste of the food of this world.

Since there are no artificial flavorings, it actually tastes better.

“Wow! Onii-sama is eating salad!”

“Young lady, it’s not like you saw a ghost…”

“I’ll also eat salad from now on! Don’t be surprised every time!”

My previous self was quite picky when it comes to food.

He often left dishes uneaten and complained a lot whenever something he disliked was served to him.

“So, it was like that, after all…”

“Onii-sama…”

“It’s not a big deal. Come on, eat quickly and go to school.”

Although the three of them looked surprised, I ignored it intentionally as they have to get used to this sight.

It would be endless torture for me if I reacted to every little thing.

They need to gradually get used to my current self.

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After finishing breakfast, I entered the kitchen in the adjacent room.

Naturally, everyone’s attention was focused on me.

They’re probably expecting complaints.

“Thank you for breakfast as always. Please take care of me from now on as well.”

With those words, I quickly left the kitchen leaving everyone present in the kitchen absolutely dumbfounded.

Right after that, I hear a commotion erupting behind me.

Ignoring it, I returned to my room and changed into my academy’s uniform.

The feel and texture was a bit luxurious, but it’s close to a Japanese blazer.

“…Geez, I’ve been so lazy. Anyway, let’s take it step by step and improve myself.”

Before regaining my memory, I was used to being lazy.

I’m the heir to the Duke’s family and the next in line for the throne, but I’m just the spare to be used in case something happens to the Crown Prince.

They can’t give me too much power, but I’m also a troublesome presence they can’t disregard.

“As a result, I spent most of my time alone… pampered and coddled. Well, it’s a harsh way to put it, but it’s like being kept as a pet.”

To ensure I don’t have ambitions for the throne, His Majesty the King and others arranged it that way.

I don’t really blame them for that.

Now that I’ve regained memories from my past life, I can do as I please from here on.

Fortunately, the Crown Prince got married, and his wife is expecting a boy.

That means I’ll finally be free from this hellish yet luxurious treatment.

“Your Highness, the carriage is ready.”

“Understood, I’ll be there shortly.”

Alright, this counts as the beginning of my second life.

I’ll gradually earn everyone’s trust and live my life quietly.

…At least, that’s what I thought was supposed to happen…

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When I reached the academy and got off the carriage and entered the school grounds, I was accosted by someone troublesome.

Turning my gaze around, I was met with a beautiful girl in a similar uniform to what I was wearing.

“Alex!… Wait! Coming this early in the morning is quite unusual for you, isn’t it?”

“Princess Serena. A very belated good morning to you.”

I greeted her respectfully with a bow.

After all, she’s the princess of this country… and my former fiancée.

“Why?… Why are you acting so subservient?… Could it be because I’m no longer your fiancée?”

“No, it’s not like that at all. It’s just that we’re both adults now and I understand the position I am in.”

In the past, I used to make jokes like that, but it was only acceptable because we were engaged and not yet adults.

Her parents have already broken off the engagement because I was deemed unworthy of her, so I can’t afford to be disliked by her any further.

Of course, it’s my fault… for fooling around and being lazy.

And the guards behind her have been giving me intimidating stares… they’re quite scary!

“Really? I mean, it’s not like I’ve come to dislike you…?”

“No, of course not. You’re as lovely and wonderful as ever.”

Her golden hair, tied into a side tail, glistens in the morning sunlight.

She’s about 160 cm tall and her figure rivals that of a top model.

Her ample, bowl-shaped bust is practically a weapon at this point.

“…Huh?! Wait, this is the first time you have said something like that to me!”

“That might be true. However, now that I can speak my mind freely, I wanted to say it. Now then, if you’ll excuse me.”

The previous me didn’t like her.

She used to scold me harshly and often picked fights with me, her attitude was a little unpleasant.

But maybe… she’s just an awkward girl who is shy?

Well, it’s safe to say that she probably still dislikes me.

Now… I can only hope for a better relationship with her.

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[Serana’s PoV]

I stood there in a daze, watching as Alex walked away.

“What… what’s going on?”

Suddenly, when I heard from my father that the engagement was being called off…

By the time I could come to my senses, the conversation was already over and I was dismissed by him without asking the reason for the sudden breaking of our engagement.

Saying that I couldn’t be with a man like him… and that I should look for someone else.

Even though I wanted Alex… because only Alex would talk to me without reservation and treat me as a normal girl.

He would retort when I complained or make playful remarks… It was fun being with him.

“But now, he acted so distant… It’s a little lonely, I don’t like it.”

When he called me cute, my heart unexpectedly started racing and my face was turning red due to embarrassment.

And strangely, he seemed more mature all of a sudden… and looked charming.

“Hmm?… He did say he can speak his mind truthfully now, right?”

So, that means he couldn’t say it before? That he couldn’t confess about his feelings for me?

Why is that?

Could it be… something like that?

“…A sudden change and the cancellation of the engagement might have made him realize to act properly… I need to investigate this a bit.”

I hate the idea of the engagement being called off.