Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!! Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Chapter 41 – Her Brother and The Childhood Friend (Alex POV)

 

「Yo, Will!! I’m intruding!!」

 

Ignoring his subordinate’s efforts to stop me, I opened the door and fired off .

As he (Will) looked my way with a displeased expression, I raised my hand in greeting .

 

「Long time no see, you good-for-nothing . 」

「Shut up, Alex . Just what is your purpose in going out of your way to come here . 」

 

Will waved his hand to order his subordinate who was standing behind me, to withdraw . It seems that the subordinate is still an apprentice . As if relieved, the subordinate bowed clumsily and left the room after closing the door .

I saw that off from the corner of my eye as I poke fun of Will .

 

「As I thought, you have some horrible face there, Will . Was Lidi’s engagement that much of a shock?」

 

When I grinned as I moved closer, Will turned a seething gaze towards me .

Aa, scary, scary .

 

「It’s none of your business . Did you specially come here to rub salt on my wound . 」

「Nah, I didn’t . I came here to pass information . But I did thought to tease you while I’m at it . 」

「Oi」

 

Ignoring the gaze of the seated man, I leaned on the edge of the desk .

I had something I wanted to hear from him .

 

「Hey, Will . Why haven’t you said anything to Lidi all this time? 」

 

Unconcerned, I continued my words to Will who widened his eyes and kept silent .

Honestly, I was surprised at this engagement .

I knew Lidi hated it and since I was beside Freed, I knew of his feelings as well .

No matter how much the old man eagerly arranged the engagement, it wasn’t processing smoothly because of this .

 

「I already said this to Freed a while ago, but I honestly had expectations for you

. If you just ignored the matter between our old mans and conveyed your feelings immediately, the end result would have been a tad bit different, don’t you think?  」

 

There weren’t any problems with family status, and neither is there any in Will’s reputation .

Although the root cause was the bad terms between our fathers, it wouldn’t have mattered and would still depend upon one’s great effort .

In truth, these several months, both houses have started to give up and meet halfway .

 

「……She doesn’t see me as a man . 」

 

There was no confidence in Will’s voice as he spoke lowly .

My eyebrow raised at his words that lay the blame on Lidi .

 

「Well, I guess that’s probably so . That is why a confession was necessary, that much is needed to get through that dense thick-head . It was just that Freed acted faster . Truly in lightning speed . He fell in love at their first meeting . Then pushed her down and forcefully gave the King’s Flower, it seemed . 」

「The King’s Flower?!」

 

I meant to say it as a tease, but seeing Will seriously surprised made me utterly amazed .

Rumors were floating around since yesterday so it wasn’t something hidden . When it comes to Lidi, he really is slow .

 

「You already know too, right? Who Freed was with the entire night . If the ‘King’s Flower’ wasn’t already in possession, such a thing wouldn’t have been accepted . If you think about it, it makes sense, right? 」

「A, aaa, I guess so . 」

 

Seeing Will’s averting eyes, I realized then that he was too overwhelmed with shock to ever notice the details .

 

「Apparently, she’s still in Freed’s room . Good grief . I meant to talk to Lidi before returning to our fief, what to do……」

 

I wanted to scold that idiot but I couldn’t possibly step inside the royalty’s residential area . 。

As I pondered dejectedly, Will murmured in

in response .

 

「If you’re wondering about Lidi, I sent her home by my carriage……」

「Ha?」

 

Not understanding what he said, I uttered a question .

Will responded somewhat indifferently .

 

「I met Lidi at the general area a while ago . She wanted to return to her residence, so I called my carriage and sent her home」

「……Then, she returned to our residence?」

「That should be it . 」

 

Wondering what she perpetrated this time, it seemed my sister ran away from Freed .

I then remembered Freed talking in a satisfied manner as he expressed confining Lidi .

Seeing Freed that way was a first for me, but he certainly is serious about Lidi .

Just what did my sister do to make Freed engrossed to that extent?

I would like to know but that natural airhead probably isn’t even aware of what she did .

Asking about is futile .

 

Seeing Freed’s state, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he were to personally go and meet Lidi as soon as tomorrow . I don’t think he would let her escape the next time .

If I had wanted to talk to my sister, now is the only chance .

 

As I thought so, I stood up . In the next moment, I asked Will .

 

「You*, do you resent Freed? 」(T/N: He said omae)

「……What are you talking about」

「No, well, the person you’ve had feelings for, for many years was snatched away from you on the side, right? I wondered what you think . Certainly you wouldn’t have thought that since you came to like her first, you’d have first priority . 」

「What nonsense are you spouting……」

 

‘Normally, that would be so’ I thought . Seeing Will’s grimace, I continued on .

 

「Right . If that’s the case, then it’s fine . When it comes to love, it’s first come first served . If there was such a thing as priority, then the person who didn’t make use of the first meeting is at fault . If one is to

is to just stand and watch, he won’t get his hands on what he wants . 」(T/N: *mic drop*)

「……」

「Long before Freed met Lidi, you had plenty of time . Same goes with the opportunities . In truth, Glenn could have been Lidi’s childhood friend as well but it was also your doing that made them unable to meet, right? If you had that much of a free time to monopolize her, then you should have at least spoken a pick-up line or two . 」

 

As he heard my banter, Will raised his voice as if annoyed .

 

「Even I wanted to do that . I like her too much that words can’t flow out of my mouth . There was nothing I could do!!」

「That’s why you didn’t advance beyond that . Because of that, it’s over . You weren’t able to use your chance of making her yours . That’s what it is, right? Freed held Lidi and made her his, thereon you have no right to have a say in the matter . 」(T/N: hisssssss scorched)

 

As if teaching a lesson, I jabbed my frank words . Will grinded his teeth and responded .

 

「I already know that kind of thing . ‘Reaping what I sow’, I understand it to the point of hating . 」

「That’s why I’m asking . Do you resent Freed?」

 

When I asked him again, Will glared at me as if saying ‘don’t make fun of me’ .

 

「It couldn’t be helped that I’m jealous . The feeling of longingness I have for Lidi still exists . However, as if I could resent His Highness . I have not fallen to that extent . 」

「……Right . My bad . I said too much . 」

 

Although I fanned the flames to hear Will’s real thoughts, it seems I overdid it .

As I lightly slapped Will’s shoulder with a thump, Will then sighed .

 

「……Perhaps it was for His Highness’ sake that you wanted to know my real know my real intentions, but you’re still as spiteful as ever . Is aggravating my heartbroken self that fun? 」

「I guess so . Bothering you is fun……saying this probably doesn’t matter, but I was looking forward to seeing you as my little brother . 」

「Alex……」

 

This reason was why I was furious at the sudden development .

I was furious at Will who didn’t take any action .

The least he could have done was confessing his feelings and if he was turned down, then that was preferable .

I can’t help but feel that way .

 

My sister doesn’t matter . She could gain happiness wherever she is . That’s the kind of person she is, so I don’t think she’ll fall in misery with how much that guy is in love with her .

 

「Well, there is such a thing as suffocated with love*……」

*(T/N: Raw texts said ‘crushed with love’ = 押しつぶされそうな愛ではあったが but it doesn’t really sound as good in english, so I changed it to this . lol or maybe I just suck at translating huhu) changed to suffocated… as per X . x suggested, thank you~)

「No, it was nothing . 」

 

Will inclined his head in question . I can finally move on to the main reason I came here to say .

 

「Will, the North have moved . Be careful」

 

Will then became serious and showed his agreement as he nodded .

 

「I have already informed His Majesty . Freed too . It would be better if you rush your preparations as well . 」

「……I understand . 」

 

Will returned his assent . I responded with a ‘I’ll rely on you‘ and turned my back from him .

 

「See ya . I’ll return to my residence……Thanks for helping that Lidi . 」

「Alex」

 

It seemed as if Will wanted to say something, but I have already turned around .

The conversation has ended .

Waving one hand in the air, I then left Will’s office .

 

 

Now, then .

――――Next is that idiot’s (Lidi) turn .

Chapter 41 Her Brother and The Childhood Friend Alex POV Yo, Will I m intruding Ignoring his subordinate s efforts to stop me, I opened the door and fired off . As he Will looked my way with a displeased expression, I raised my hand in greeting . Long time no see, you good for nothing . Shut up, Alex . Just what is your purpose in going out of your way to come here . Will waved his hand to order his subordinate who was standing behind me, to withdraw . It seems that the subordinate is still an apprentice . As if relieved, the subordinate bowed clumsily and left the room after closing the door . I saw that off from the corner of my eye as I poke fun of Will . As I thought, you have some horrible face there, Will . Was Lidi s engagement that much of a shock When I grinned as I moved closer, Will turned a seething gaze towards me . Aa, scary, scary . It s none of your business . Did you specially come here to rub salt on my wound . Nah, I didn t . I came here to pass information . But I did thought to tease you while I m at it . Oi Ignoring the gaze of the seated man, I leaned on the edge of the desk . I had something I wanted to hear from him . Hey, Will . Why haven t you said anything to Lidi all this time Unconcerned, I continued my words to Will who widened his eyes and kept silent . Honestly, I was surprised at this engagement . I knew Lidi hated it and since I was beside Freed, I knew of his feelings as well . No matter how much the old man eagerly arranged the engagement, it wasn t processing smoothly because of this . I already said this to Freed a while ago, but I honestly had expectations for you . If you just ignored the matter between our old mans and conveyed your feelings immediately, the end result would have been a tad bit different, don t you think There weren t any problems with family status, and neither is there any in Will s reputation . Although the root cause was the bad terms between our fathers, it wouldn t have mattered and would still depend upon one s great effort . In truth, these several months, both houses have started to give up and meet halfway . She doesn t see me as a man . There was no confidence in Will s voice as he spoke lowly . My eyebrow raised at his words that lay the blame on Lidi . Well, I guess that s probably so . That is why a confession was necessary, that much is needed to get through that dense thick head . It was just that Freed acted faster . Truly in lightning speed . He fell in love at their first meeting . Then pushed her down and forcefully gave the King s Flower, it seemed . The King s Flower I meant to say it as a tease, but seeing Will seriously surprised made me utterly amazed . Rumors were floating around since yesterday so it wasn t something hidden . When it comes to Lidi, he really is slow . You already know too, right Who Freed was with the entire night . If the King s Flower wasn t already in possession, such a thing wouldn t have been accepted . If you think about it, it makes sense, right A, aaa, I guess so . Seeing Will s averting eyes, I realized then that he was too overwhelmed with shock to ever notice the details . Apparently, she s still in Freed s room . Good grief . I meant to talk to Lidi before returning to our fief, what to do I wanted to scold that idiot but I couldn t possibly step inside the royalty s residential area . As I pondered dejectedly, Will murmured in response . If you re wondering about Lidi, I sent her home by my carriage Ha Not understanding what he said, I uttered a question . Will responded somewhat indifferently . I met Lidi at the general area a while ago . She wanted to return to her residence, so I called my carriage and sent her home Then, she returned to our residence That should be it . Wondering what she perpetrated this time, it seemed my sister ran away from Freed . I then remembered Freed talking in a satisfied manner as he expressed confining Lidi . Seeing Freed that way was a first for me, but he certainly is serious about Lidi . Just what did my sister do to make Freed engrossed to that extent I would like to know but that natural airhead probably isn t even aware of what she did . Asking about is futile . Seeing Freed s state, it wouldn t be a surprise if he were to personally go and meet Lidi as soon as tomorrow . I don t think he would let her escape the next time . If I had wanted to talk to my sister, now is the only chance . As I thought so, I stood up . In the next moment, I asked Will . You , do you resent Freed T N He said omae What are you talking about No, well, the person you ve had feelings for, for many years was snatched away from you on the side, right I wondered what you think . Certainly you wouldn t have thought that since you came to like her first, you d have first priority . What nonsense are you spouting Normally, that would be so I thought . Seeing Will s grimace, I continued on . Right . If that s the case, then it s fine . When it comes to love, it s first come first served . If there was such a thing as priority, then the person who didn t make use of the first meeting is at fault . If one is to just stand and watch, he won t get his hands on what he wants . T N mic drop Long before Freed met Lidi, you had plenty of time . Same goes with the opportunities . In truth, Glenn could have been Lidi s childhood friend as well but it was also your doing that made them unable to meet, right If you had that much of a free time to monopolize her, then you should have at least spoken a pick up line or two . As he heard my banter, Will raised his voice as if annoyed . Even I wanted to do that . I like her too much that words can t flow out of my mouth . There was nothing I could do That s why you didn t advance beyond that . Because of that, it s over . You weren t able to use your chance of making her yours . That s what it is, right Freed held Lidi and made her his, thereon you have no right to have a say in the matter . T N hisssssss scorched As if teaching a lesson, I jabbed my frank words . Will grinded his teeth and responded . I already know that kind of thing . Reaping what I sow , I understand it to the point of hating . That s why I m asking . Do you resent Freed When I asked him again, Will glared at me as if saying don t make fun of me . It couldn t be helped that I m jealous . The feeling of longingness I have for Lidi still exists . However, as if I could resent His Highness . I have not fallen to that extent . Right . My bad . I said too much . Although I fanned the flames to hear Will s real thoughts, it seems I overdid it . As I lightly slapped Will s shoulder with a thump, Will then sighed . Perhaps it was for His Highness sake that you wanted to know my real intentions, but you re still as spiteful as ever . Is aggravating my heartbroken self that fun I guess so . Bothering you is fun saying this probably doesn t matter, but I was looking forward to seeing you as my little brother . Alex This reason was why I was furious at the sudden development . I was furious at Will who didn t take any action . The least he could have done was confessing his feelings and if he was turned down, then that was preferable . I can t help but feel that way . My sister doesn t matter . She could gain happiness wherever she is . That s the kind of person she is, so I don t think she ll fall in misery with how much that guy is in love with her . Well, there is such a thing as suffocated with love T N Raw texts said crushed with love but it doesn t really sound as good in english, so I changed it to this . lol or maybe I just suck at translating huhu changed to suffocated as per X . x suggested, thank you No, it was nothing . Will inclined his head in question . I can finally move on to the main reason I came here to say . Will, the North have moved . Be careful Will then became serious and showed his agreement as he nodded . I have already informed His Majesty . Freed too . It would be better if you rush your preparations as well . I understand . Will returned his assent . I responded with a I ll rely on you and turned my back from him . See ya . I ll return to my residence Thanks for helping that Lidi . Alex It seemed as if Will wanted to say something, but I have already turned around . The conversation has ended . Waving one hand in the air, I then left Will s office . Now, then . Next is that idiot s Lidi turn .

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