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 42 : Reasons and Annoyance

‘Damn… I’ve finally done it!’

Just what was I thinking… picking a fight with the Crown Prince and the Second Queen was definitely not needed.

I should have just brushed off their cheap provocations.

But… I got so irritated, I couldn’t help but say those words back to them.

Hmm… But come to think of it, what was I even irritated about?

I’m not the kind of person who’d get angry over being called a ‘spare’ second prince or something along those lines.

“Ah, Alex…”

“What’s wrong?”

“N-nothing…”

I turned around and faced Serena, and her face was completely red. Even her ears were red to the top.

I see… Serena must be angry too. She’s holding back, and she’s more mature than me in these aspects.

“Are you okay? You held back pretty well.”

“Eh? W-what are you talking about?”

“Well, you’re blushing, so I thought it was because you were angry at them.”

“T-that’s not it… We’ve been holding hands all this time, and you protected me…”

“I can’t hear you.”

“St-stop bothering me! How long are you going to keep holding my hand?”

“Ah, sorry. We’re safe here anyway.”

“Ugh… Not so soon.”

I let go of her hand for now and looked behind. Looks like they’re not following us anymore.

I really don’t want them to give us any more trouble. It would be quite a hassle to get into a fight with those two.

Well, they probably don’t intend to take things seriously either.

“But you’re still the same as ever. You’re still such a sarcastic person. You didn’t have to make a fuss about it.”

“…You’re right. But, was it okay? You might attract more attention if things continue like this…”

“If that’s the case, we can handle it easily.”

“You’ve changed, Alex. In the past, even when someone picked on you, you would just apologize and let it slide.”

“Of course. If someone says something to me, that’s fine. But if they say it to you, someone with a weaker position, it’s a different story.”

I see… I got angry because they blamed Serena. Although she’s the first princess, her position is not strong due to being a woman. Of course, the Crown Prince and even the Second Queen, who gave birth to the Crown Prince, have stronger positions.

Moreover, maybe Serena feels guilty because she wasn’t born a man and couldn’t inherit the throne. She used to say she could make this country better if she were the one to inherit the throne…

“For me?”

“…It’s just your imagination.”

“S-so, it’s not true… Hehe… Oh, by the way, that’s not it, right? You got angry for my sake, isn’t that right?”

“That’s why I said it’s just your imagination. And why are you apologizing? You could’ve retorted like you usually do.”

“Well, because… They are the Crown Prince and the Second Queen, you know? I’m just the powerless First Princess, and it’s true that I’m not very ladylike…”

I wonder if I just didn’t know about it. Maybe it’s always been like this?

If that’s the case, it’s partly my fault. As her former fiancé, I should have been more responsible, and she never blamed me for that.

“If they say something again, tell me right away. After all, I’m the Second Prince, the heir to the Duke’s house, and above all, Sigurd’s son. If it’s someone who hasn’t officially succeeded to the throne, I can handle it.”

“What’s gotten into you? Alex, you used to hate that kind of thing, right?”

“It’s not a big deal. Besides, you… You don’t really fit the ladylike image. It’s not even suited for you. So, don’t worry about it.”

“Jeez! I can be ladylike too, you know! But, Alex… Thank you.”

“No way. In fact, a ladylike Serena would be unbearable to watch for me.”

“Hey! Isn’t that harsh?”

“Whoa! Sorry!… Ugh, don’t hit me!”

It seems she’s back to her usual self.

No matter how much we argue, we would be the way we were.

Now, what will happen after this fight we’ve started?

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