Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 113

After the engagement talk with Ryuze, every day I had everlasting troubles.

I worked diligently in my room day after day.

(It's hard for me to find someone who can consult me.)

I couldn't say such a thing to Ricardo, and if I told my doting ojii-sama, he will largely support it. Maria too would probably agree.

Ojii-sama would miss me if I were to marry into another household, while Maria and the other maids were Ryuze's followers.

Although I could consult with Nora if it's an ordinary troublesome thing, it's too scary to tell her about the engagement. Lily was the same case.

After all, they're both infatuated with Ryuze.

On the other hand, it's impossible to consult with Marlow or Angela.

It's not a story that could be shared with royalty.

(It seems that I can only think about it and reach a conclusion by myself.)

Groaning, I reached for the donuts placed on the table.

It's a souvenir from Prince Marlow who came to see Ryuze the other day. It was handed over to me with a smile for some reason, so I brought it to my room.

He gave me the sweets thoughtlessly.

(However, I can't think about it myself. There are other things to ponder about…)

The first on the list was the actions of the protagonist.

Princess Merrill's actions evoked various ripples in the royal palace as soon as possible.

The men's receptions were good, but many of the women had animosity towards her. It's easy to make enemies of the same gender.

[I pity Princess Angela. She must have troubles.]

[I cannot abide by her attitude!]

[I wonder if we should move for Angelsama. It would be better to let that girl know the way of royal castle at once…]

In the castle, young ladies said such things.

Every time I heard such stories, I stopped them.

It might become Angela's responsibility if things went bad.

Right now, Angela was teaching Merrill with her utmost effort. It's not that effective though…

Currently, Merrill had steadily made more enemies, and the young ladies who had animosity towards her quickly drew close to Angela who was her rival candidate and unconsciously flattered her.

(They shouldn't use Angela's name without permission at all.)

In this way, it felt that the first princess was leading them and was bullying her sister.

(I think the members I often meet in the castle are fine, but I don't know what the other young ladies are thinking.)

There's no need to hurriedly put up a fight against Merrill, but there might be people who had already acted.

(This way, it may become a bullying development like in the manga…)

And in the worst case, Angela would be condemned. Nora and I who were close to her were also in danger.

Considering such a thing, my hand unconsciously extended towards the donuts.

(Not, not good! I will rebound again!)

In order to cut off the hazy feeling in my chest, I went to the castle in the afternoon.

I stopped my work, even if I met Ryuze, I don't know how to talk to him.

No, I understood in my mind that I had to face him, but I wanted time to think first.

As I stepped into the east wing of the castle, I heard a voice that I knew.

[O, Britney-chan! You came to a nice place!]

When I turned towards the voice, I saw the smiling face of Prince Emirya.

[Good afternoon, does Prince Emirya also have a business to do here?]

[Aa, un. I came to see Princess Angela… but I was shut out again.]

[…Is that so.]

This prince was a candidate for Angela's fiancée.

He favoured the first princess Angela, Angela also didn't feel that the situation was all that bad, but Angela wasn't being honest, she would often obstinately say words that she didn't really mean towards Prince Emirya.

However, this tolerant red haired prince could perceive it, so it's not a big problem.

Even today, he had been kicked out by Angela.

Emirya seemed to be enjoying himself.

[By the way, Britney, regarding trade, thank you for contacting your cousin. I thought you were going to move yourself.]

[It's faster for me to ask my cousin compared to me doing so publicly.]

[…This country is dreadful. You seem to be more suited for living in the southern country.]

Rather than living abroad, it's easier to live here while agreeing with the norm.

I tried to say so when I became aware.

In order to keep such a life, it's better to get engaged with Ryuze.

(Even if I am to marry, I don't know whether I can continue my current life or not.)

Even if I were to marry Ricardo, a different world would be waiting for me.

What was the wife of a court nobleman, what I should do; I couldn't visualize the future clearly so it made me greatly anxious.

(But I like Ricardo…)

While I was worried about my enlightenment, Emirya glanced towards me.

[What's wrong, Britney? Is there a problem?]

[No, it's not a big deal.]

[I'll listen if you don't mind. I'm currently free and things will be easier if you talk to an uninvolved third party.]

[…No, but…]

[E, maybe, it's related to me!?]

[No, it's not! Prince Emirya is completely unrelated!]

[Then, you can talk to me right?]

Eventually, I was cornered, so I told him about my troubles on the condition of not telling anyone else.

Chapter end