Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 97

[What happened?]

As we cautiously returned to the office, I saw a figure in front of me.

That person ran lightly towards me after he saw me.

[Ryuze-niisama!]

Why was my cousin who was supposed to be at the north here…

I wondered though I was relieved that he's alive.

[Britney, I'm glad you're safe! I asked the officials about the story. You have worked hard.]

[Onii-sama, I'm really glad that you're safe. But the situation at the north…? Is it okay if you're away?]

[Ojii-sama and the reinforcements from Prince Marlow had arrived so it's alright. The northern army had loosened up due to the attack. Looking at the battle situation, it seems that I was supposed to be pincered between the soldiers.]

[That's right after all.]

[I think it's a matter of time until they withdraw due to their failure at the west. And, there's Ricardo and… Millard too. Why is Millard restrained?]

He was asking a question but Ryuze seemed to have grasped the general situation. He seemed to be bothered by Millard's odour since he frowned a little.

[Probably, it's as onii-sama has predicted. He's the main offender from Astor territory; Ricardo and the earl are not involved this time. Ricardo has been helping me all this time.]

[…That's what I thought, I had confirmed it with the officials since the soldiers of Astor territory are fighting against each other. First of all, we have to finish the situation here. The enemy soldiers who realized that they are now at disadvantage after looking at the reinforcements had either surrendered or flew away.]

[So that's why the vicinity is quiet.]

I talked about the lack of sufficient medicine and decided to carry the essential oil to the office first.

After explaining the efficacy and usage to the person in charge, we ran around inside the building for post treatment.

People were injured in this fight, but there were no deceased.

And then, the army of the north that had tried to come on ships was all shipwrecked in the rough sea. The mastermind of this plan seemed to be not bright on geography.

Since something I had wanted to ask had come up during post treatment, I searched for Ryuze.

He was also busy during this process, Ricardo was kindly helping.

After a while, an official said that he saw him in the prisoners' room. I went straight to that location.

Then my cousin's voice could be heard from the private room where Millard was kept.

[Ryuze-nii…]

Although I was trying to call him, I instinctively stopped my legs when I heard their conversation.

Inside, Millard was suing Ryuze for something.

[I know that you can't give me the information of Hakusu territory's manufactured goods. However, if Britney and I get engaged, then there's no problem for you! If you overlook me and give me a hand to be the head of the family, I can give you a favour.]

I was surprised when my name came up and I stayed rooted on the place.

[How is it, Ryuze?]

I was not sure what Millard's words meant, but I heard Ryuze laughing as if he's making a fun of him.

(His hidden side, it's surfacing…!)

For his cousin's engagement, even Ricardo's proposal was put on hold, being engaged to Millard was out of the question.

Or, in this case, Astor earldom was in a bad position.

Due to his imprudence, Ricardo's proposal might be changed from being on hold to being denied.

[Why are you not saying anything Ryuze? I know that you're flexible in various ways.]

[…You, you really don't understand anything do you? You're so pathetic that I'm amazed.]

Ryuze heaved a big sigh and moved his eyes towards the outside of the window.

Millard looked at him while feeling frustrated.

[Due to the incident that you have caused, Astor earldom will be regarded as a traitor from now on. Although there's room for consideration for Ricardo's work, there's no way you can have Britney as your companion.]

[What are you talking about? She's not pretty, and she's just an ordinary girl.]

[A guy who doesn't understand her merit at all is totally out of the question… to someone like you, I'll tell you then. I would like the person to acknowledge herself, but I feel that this is the best.]

Showing his usual vicious expression, Ryuze told Millard.

(E…? Just now, Ryuze-niisama, didn't he say something unexpected?)

I was a little confused, so decided to cancel my question and quickly turned around.

Chapter end