The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 08: The Bitchy Sly Saint Appears

Chapter 08: The Bitchy Sly Saint Appears

“Louie-sama, that was an amazing speech.”

Among so many students, only one person, Ilse, with excitement in her beautiful indigo eyes, greeted me with applause.

“Ahahaha… there wasn’t much of a response, though.”

“…That’s because the people here have rotten ears.”

Oh… Ilse’s sarcasm is quite strong today.

Come to think of it, I remember her character in the game being silent and cool, but occasionally delivering harsh words.

Even so, in the game, she never talked to Ludwig except during actions. So, I’m glad that she’s conversing with me, even if it’s just a little, and it gives me hope that it can lead to a future of avoiding a bad ending by altering the story.

“Well, well. As I said in my speech, it starts from now on. Let’s start by getting to know each other.”

I said, trying to sound confident. But if it were a guy, I might have been able to handle it, but if it’s a girl, I feel like I would run away before she gets to know me.

“Oh, it seems like we’re heading to the classroom soon. Let’s hurry, too.”

“Yes.”

Following behind the other students, we made our way to the classroom.

At that moment…

—Thud.

“Huh!?”

Suddenly, I felt a push on my shoulder, and when I turned my gaze in that direction…

“You’re in the way.”

I was met with a strong-looking male student who seemed indifferent to the fact that I was the Crown Prince. And next to him… Ah, I can’t believe she also came as an exchange student…

“Ufufu… My knight has been terribly rude. Your Highness Ludwig,” said Natalia Silvestri, one of the heroines and a saint of the “Minerva Holy Church,” headquartered in the “Latia Holy Kingdom.”

“No, not at all.”

She smiled pleasantly while covering her mouth, and in the game, she was the one who alerted the western nations about the world crisis after the destruction of the Beruga Kingdom, leading to the formation of an alliance and designating the Waldberg Empire as the enemy of the world.

If she’s left alone without pursuing her route, the western nations’ joint forces would be organized, launching a full-scale attack. In that case, no matter how excellent the heroines or units are, they would inevitably face defeat against overwhelming numbers.

Yeah… numbers are indeed powerful.

“I apologize for the late introduction. I am Natalia, serving as the saint in the Minerva Holy Church. And this is the Holy Knight, ‘Batista’.”

“Well, it’s nice to meet you… I am Ludwig, the Crown Prince of this country… and, um, but you know that because I gave a speech at the entrance ceremony, right?”

I answered with a wry smile to the saint who bowed gracefully. As for Ilse, I had no intention of introducing her to them.

“However… Ufufu, I didn’t expect Your Highness Ludwig to be such a dreamer.”

“Ahahaha, is that so…”

I chuckled along with the saint’s laughter, putting on a friendly smile.

Of course, I fully understood that this was her way of being sarcastic.

“But you don’t quite match the image I heard in the rumors.”

“!?”

The saint leaned in closer, staring intently at me.

W-Well, as expected of being one of the strongest heroines, she’s… cute.

With her silver hair, sapphire eyes, a slightly youthful face, and pale vermilion lips that stood out against her fair skin.

Her figure may be slightly inferior to Ilse’s, but considering we’re both fifteen years old, it’s quite impressive.

…In my previous life, I was really grateful to her.

“Louie-sama, let’s hurry to the classroom.”

“Saint-sama, please refrain from playing around…”

Ilse and the knight, the man, intervened between me and the saint.

Although her expression remained unchanged, is Ilse… angry, perhaps?

“Ufufu, unfortunately, I’ve been scolded by Batista, so I must take my leave now.”

“Alright.”

The saint departed with the knight named Batista.

“…Louie-sama, I don’t think it’s possible, but you haven’t fallen in love at first sight with that saint, have you?”

“Huh? N-No, of course not. That’s impossible.”

I shook my head from side to side as Ilse peered at my face with sharp eyes.

Sure, she was a beautiful girl and someone I was indebted to in my previous life, but when it comes to reality, there’s absolutely no way I could be attracted to her.

After all, the saint is one of the most cunning characters in “The Ugly Orcs Strike Back.” Ever since she designated the empire as the enemy of the world, she’s been actively involved in not only forming the alliance forces but also inciting rebellion within the empire and disrupting the flow of supplies. She’s just constantly scheming.

On top of that, even after pursuing her route, if her obedience level drops below a certain threshold, she’s perfectly fine with betraying you.

But more than anything, I have the biggest reason to keep my distance from her.

After all, despite being a saint, she’s such a bitch.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who wishes she would change her title from a saint to a loose woman.

A loner like me is all about purity, no bitches.

“I absolutely don’t have any feelings for the saint, so you can truly rest assured.”

“I-I see…” 

I earnestly told Ilse while gripping her shoulders. She blushed and turned her face away with a pout for some reason.

Could it be that she still has doubts?

“I-It’s true! The only woman I’ve opened my heart to is you!”

“O-Okay! I-I understand! I understand, so…”

In the end, she answered like that, but Ilse didn’t face me until the very end…