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 ~

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Chapter 15: Always by Your Side ②

■ Ilse Hildebrandt’s Perspective

The next day, I was unexpectedly asked for a favor by His Highness Ludwig. I never expected him to ask me to train him to lose weight.

At first, I tried recommending someone else, like the Knight Commander, but for some reason, His Highness seemed to know of my abilities and even went as far as kneeling down to make the request.

For someone like me, just a maid and a comfort woman.

With things having come this far, I couldn’t refuse his request.

…No, even at that time, I already had a favorable impression of His Highness Ludwig.

I was determined to support him wholeheartedly and fulfill his wish.

And so, the days of rigorous training to help His Highness Ludwig lose weight began.

Looking at him, it seemed impossible for someone who appeared to weigh close to 200 kilograms to lose weight easily.

Strict dietary restrictions, various intensive exercises, and occasional rest were necessary.

While we continued those days of pushing ourselves to the limit, His Highness Ludwig and I started to develop a true master-servant relationship, far from being just a master and a comfort woman.

“From now on, instead of using such a formal title like His Highness Ludwig, um… can you call me ‘Louie?’”

When His Highness Ludwig… No, I mean Louie-sama said that, his innocent smile, despite his ugly appearance, made me think… he was cute.

After that, our training became even more intense, and Louie-sama’s body didn’t just lose weight rapidly, but rather, it seemed like the previously fatty mass was being compressed… transformed into a high-density physique. That was the impression I got.

And then… one year later, in spring.

“Ilse… I did it!”

“Congratulations, Louie-sama.”

Louie-sama finally accomplished it.

There was no trace of his orc-like giant body; instead, he had become rather slender and had a physique that could be described as lean, as if his body had been remade into the high-density muscles of a finely honed sword.

Above all, Louie-sama’s true face was so adorable, it stirred feelings of protectiveness, or rather, made me want to embrace him…

In any case, it would be presumptuous to call him an “ugly orc” from head to toe. He truly became an appearance befitting the crown prince.

…No, I am proud to say that there is no crown prince in this world more splendid than Louie-sama.

Even though his appearance has changed like this, his kind gaze and words towards me have not changed. He is truly someone deserving of respect.

That’s why… that’s why I cannot forgive that woman, Sophia, the first princess of the Kingdom of Beruga. She never bothered to see Louie-sama’s true appearance and instead spread slander and defamation to neighboring countries, causing him so much suffering.

And yet, that woman shamelessly decided to study at the Imperial Academy…!

I couldn’t forgive her. When we met on the way to the entrance ceremony, I wanted to tear her face apart.

But more than that… I couldn’t bear to see Louie-sama in sorrow.

However…

“(Louie-sama…)”

While gazing at Louie-sama’s profile as he pretended to sleep beside me, I moved my lips silently, whispering the name that only I was allowed to call.

During the evening ball, when Sophia shamelessly invited Louie-sama to dance, I interfered with it.

Louie-sama got angry at that woman who rudely insulted me.

“Don’t you dare! It’s true that I was an ‘ugly orc’ just as you insulted me two years ago! I admit that! But… but don’t you dare belittle my precious Ilse!”

“She is an amazing woman who serves, encourages, and supports me! Don’t lump her together with someone like you who judges based on appearances and spreads baseless rumors!”

“That’s right, this is the ‘real me.’ I can’t stay silent when my precious woman is insulted. Even if she’s a princess from a neighboring country, I absolutely can’t forgive it.”

I was overjoyed. Tears were on the verge of spilling.

To think… to think that he would say all of this to me, who chose to become a comfort woman, even if it was to save my family…

I desperately wanted to repay Louie-sama, so I went to such lengths and made advances, even though I had no experience with men and was truly scared.

But Louie-sama saw through it all and instead showed concern for me…

It’s no use anymore. I have realized my own feelings.

I… I really love Louie-sama…

But I can never say such a thing.

If Louie-sama were to find out, it would become a burden.

Besides, as a daughter of a fallen noble and a comfort woman, I am not worthy of Louie-sama.

That’s why…

“(Louie-sama… I will serve you for the rest of my life…)”

Even if I’m not rewarded, it’s okay.