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 34: The Stubborn Heroine and the Sly Saint Getting in the Way

Chapter 34: The Stubborn Heroine and the Sly Saint Getting in the Way

It’s been three days since I visited the Information Guild. As I attend afternoon classes, I eagerly await the end of the day.

Of course, my main purpose for going to the Information Guild is to confirm whether or not they will accept the request for the suspended investigation on Eleonora.

However…

“Ilse, are you looking forward to it?”

“Yes…”

Rather than focusing on the Information Guild, it seems like my main objective has become getting a Frappuccino.

Well, not only is that Frappuccino delicious, but it’s like a dream event for a socially awkward guy like me, where I can enjoy a date-like experience with Ilse.

If it were possible to return to the real world, I would leave a comment requesting the implementation of this date event on the blog of the doujin circle that created “The Ugly Orc Strikes Back.” Even though I can already envision it turning into some sort of outdoor exhibition training event if it were implemented.

“That concludes today’s class.”

Upon hearing the words of our homeroom teacher, Nauman-Sensei, the students begin to prepare to leave all at once. Well, everyone lives in the dormitory, so their destination is still within the Imperial Academy.

“Louie-sama, shall we head there straight away?”

“Yeah, they already know us, so I don’t think it matters if we’re in our school uniforms.”

Besides, wearing the uniform gives it a more date-like feel after school… or rather, I want to enjoy things in this world that I couldn’t do in my past life.

And yet…

“Your Highness Ludwig! Today, you’ll have to accompany me for sure!”

“Ufufu… It seems like you’re having fun.”

… Ophelia is getting involved again today. And she’s accompanied by the sly holy maiden.

“W-Well, we have something to do, so we’ll be on our way. Ilse, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

I try to escape from the situation, determined not to be bothered… but.

“Now, now. You don’t have to avoid us so much, you know?”

“That’s right. Moreover, if Your Highness Ludwig becomes the Emperor, it wouldn’t hurt to establish a bond with the fourth princess of the United Kingdom of Brinth and the saint of the Minerva Holy Church while still students, considering the future, don’t you think?”

“Ugh…”

Ophelia lifts my body with one hand and refuses to let me take a single step forward. 

I mean, even though I weigh two hundred kilograms, how is she able to do this? Stubborn heroine.

And the sly holy maiden, with her cunning ways, pressuring me with logical arguments… She’s hitting my heart right where I want to avoid a bad ending.

“In that case, let’s do this. We’ll accompany you on your business, and once that’s done, you’ll accompany us. How about that?”

“Haaaa!? What do you mean, you’ll come with us!?”

“…Does Your Highness Ludwig hate us that much?”

Ophelia, who usually displays her handsome facade with confidence, suddenly slumps her shoulders. Oh no… It’s like I’m the villain in this situation…

“…You don’t seem willing to cooperate at all, huh? (Mutter)”

I think I heard a murmured complaint from Ilse behind me, but it’s probably best to ignore it for now…

“Ufufu, don’t worry. We have no intention of getting in your way.”

Well, by coming along, they’re nothing but a hindrance, though. But… sigh, there’s no helping it.

“Understand? Absolutely no interfering, and don’t ask unnecessary questions.”

“Understood! I promise!”

“Yes, of course.”

Ophelia, who was feeling down just a moment ago, now wears a wide smile, and the sly saint lifts the corner of her mouth as if saying, “Gotcha.”

So, with these two coming along, it means the upper-tier mob duo of Clarice and Batista, who are their attendants, will be joining us as well.

Is it really okay to barge in with such a large group at the Information Guild? Well, if I worry too much, I’ll lose.

But more importantly…

“U-Um… Ilse, I’m sorry?”

“…There’s… nothing… we can do.”

While Ilse agrees as if there’s no other choice, it’s clear that she’s feeling quite down. I’m also really disappointed since I was looking forward to today.

That’s why…

“Ah…”

“W-Well… even though it didn’t work out today, let’s try again tomorrow or the day after. We’ll redo it right away.”

Whispering softly while making sure not to be noticed by Ophelia and the others, I gently hold Ilse’s hand.

Ilse responds by squeezing my hand back, loosening her expression, and nodding in agreement.