The Reincarnated Villainous Noble Still Won't Try His Best! - Chapter 34 : There Is No Going Back Now

Chapter 34 : There Is No Going Back Now

One day, we received a letter from the Twilight royal family.

The letter contained an invitation to a party celebrating my engagement to Her Highness The Third Princess, Lilia Twilight.

Essentially, I would be one of the main figures at the event.

It was an invitation I wanted to refuse so badly that I felt like coughing up blood, but as the next head of the Greylord Dukedom and the fiancé of Princess Lilia Twilight, rejecting an invitation from the royal family was not an option.

So, albeit reluctantly, I dressed up for the occasion.

Dark colors suited me best, but just for today, I donned a noble’s attire with slightly extravagant embellishments.

Even the clothes I usually wore were quite expensive, but the outfit meant for attending a royal party had an entirely different aura.

Even someone as unmotivated as me started to feel like a proper noble.

…Well, I am a noble, though.

I wish I could just be a commoner for today. Then I could throw everything away and escape.

Is there anyone out there who would kidnap me and take care of me for the rest of my life…?

Lilia or Flora might actually do it if I asked them, but those two are terrifying, so that’s out of the question.

I’d prefer someone much gentler.

With such thoughts running through my mind, my preparations steadily progressed, and I boarded the carriage alongside my father and mother — the heads of the Greylord family — heading toward the royal castle.

Something told me that, as always, chaos or some kind of event was waiting for me, and the anxiety gnawed at my stomach.

After several dozen minutes of being rocked by the carriage, we arrived in front of the royal castle, traveling along a well-paved road.

A heavy military presence guarded the grand entrance, with soldiers standing at attention in full armor.

They were stopping passing carriages to confirm identities and conduct security checks.

“We’re almost at the party venue. Are you ready, Marius?”

“If I say I’m not, will you stop the carriage for me?”

“…Nope. Good grief, I can’t tell if you’re motivated or not.”

“I’m just steeling myself because I have no choice. Honestly, I’d rather go home right now.”

“I don’t know whether to praise you or be exasperated… Well, today, you’re the star of the event. If you get through this, I’m sure it’ll boost your confidence for the future. As your father, all I can do is tell you to do your best.”

“I’m cheering for you too, Marius.”

“Thank you. Any advice from someone with experience?”

“Advice, huh… Let’s see… Well, today’s party is meant to officially announce your engagement to Her Highness, the Third Princess. As the next Duke, many noble ladies will likely approach you. After all, you still have room for concubines.”

“…Let’s go home. I’m scared, Father.”

“Don’t be so cowardly, Marius. Back in my day, noble ladies swarmed around me. It was quite troublesome… I even heard stories about people being taken away if they weren’t careful.”

“Nope. No way. Let’s go home, Father. I am not dealing with a pack of ravenous beasts.”

“Don’t worry, your mother saved me back then. I’m sure Princess Lilia will do the same for you.”

Lilia…?

Just imagining the situation alone…

“That’s… quite a terrifying thought.”

“Terrifying? What do you mean?”

“…No, it’s nothing. More importantly, we’re approaching the gates. There’s no turning back now.”

“Don’t worry so much. You’re my talented and admirable son. You may be lazy, but I’m confident you’ll handle the party flawlessly.”

“So basically, you’re just leaving everything to me?”

“No, no, it’s the trust I have in you.”

…That’s the same thing.

But, well… hearing my father say that in this life made me feel a little better.

Though my desire to go home remained unchanged.

A knock came at the carriage door, followed by the sound of it opening.

Standing there was a soldier clad in silver armor, belonging to the kingdom’s forces.

After bowing respectfully, the knight addressed my father.

“Pardon the interruption during your conversation. I presume you are Duke Greylord? And is this gentleman your son, Lord Marius Greylord?”

“Yes. There should be a family crest on the carriage, but let me show it to you again—this is the symbol of House Greylord.”

“I’ll confirm… Yes, thank you. Please proceed straight ahead. Excuse me.”

After verifying our identity, the knight quickly moved on to the next carriage.

Noble family crests were quite convenient, functioning like an identification card from my previous life.

Father always carried it, and I borrowed it when necessary, but it was primarily his responsibility to keep it.

Without any delays, we passed through the royal castle’s grand gates.

Upon reaching the courtyard, we disembarked from the carriage and walked through a fountain-adorned plaza.

Then—

“Marius?”

A voice called out from behind me.

Turning around, I saw a familiar blue-haired woman standing about ten meters away.

Or rather…

“Cecilia? What a coincidence.”

Cecilia Aquamarine, the duke’s daughter and the second heroine I met in this world.

A very familiar face indeed.

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