To Save My Favourite Character, I Decided To Destroy the Game’s Plot

Chapter 72

"Engaged? With whom?" The boy's name is Norwin, isn't it? Yes, the only apprentice the Commander of the Legion took. "Not the princess, Your Highness. I've never seen her before." "But she entered with the royal family."

　The nobles around her were making a fuss, but the beauty in front of me was so overwhelming that they were out of place.

It seems that this girl is not only a warrior, but also a top of the line woman. She wears a charm that makes one crazy just by looking at her.

But even with this girl, Cress , the number one in my mind never changed. That's why I answered immediately. Even when my thoughts stop, I squeeze out words by instinct.

"No, thank you."

" You don't like my proposal ?

"No, well, I think it's attractive, but..."

"I see. You must have someone in mind. You have that look in your eyes."

I was at a loss for words after being told what to expect when I first met her. Lieselotte shook her head and laughed.　

"I don't think there is a woman who can match me, but if that's the case, I guess I have no choice. I'll give up. I'm sorry. It was just a playful thought."

"Yes, "

The person who made the bombshell comment easily returns to the circle of guards before the frozen place can recover its heat.

　I was left behind and I was just confused.

　I couldn't imagine why Lieselotte would act this way, even with my knowledge of the gane .

Engagement, after all, she is the first princess of the Valkyrian Empire, right? Even if the both of us were okay with it, the people around us would not allow it, and in the first place, it's not something that should be spoken even in a joking manner.

　I don't think Lieselotte is incapable of understanding that. Then what was the purpose of that?

　Was there a point in acting like this?

　No. I don't know.

Running my fingers over the burning sensation that lingered on my gripped arm, I decided to stop thinking for a moment.

'I apologize for disturbing the moment. I think I went too far, even as a joke."

Lieselotte rounds everything off with an apology before anyone can make a scene, and the party continues without any disturbance on the surface.

　There were still some aristocrats who wanted to say something, but it is probably impossible to bypass them when dealing with the royal family of another country.

However, the quietness of the meeting was replaced by the intensity of their gazes and speculations below the surface.

Most of their attention was on me, and we were exchanging some kind of words.

I am Schneizel's disciple, the kid who received a word from His Majesty the King yesterday and was even jokingly engaged to Lieselotte.

I'm probably the one who is involved with the most powers at the moment, if not the worst.

　No, well, I'm sure there is a reason for the last one.

"What are you doing with your head up your nose?'

"No, I'm not. I'm thinking.'

"------ lie. Your eyes have been on that pig since a minute ago."

"I'm thinking about it. And that pig is just , ------."

"You're just ------ a little bit strong, and you're on a roll. I'm going to beat you up."

"Don't hit me, okay? Don't do it by mistake, okay?"

"------ don't worry. If it's a single shot, it's a false blow."

　Don't take the form of a swing! And there's no such thing as a wrong shot with a sword, let alone a bow! You're too talented to miss a shot with a sword.

"Lucy, calm down. And Saras, stop glaring at me."

I don't even deserve a glare from a guy who's just flirting with an older girl.

"Why are you assuming that I said yes? I said no to her, and you heard me!"

'Shut up. Your Majesty's entry is still going on, so you should be quiet.

"Ugh."

　I was distracted by the conversation, but I had no choice but to shut up because I had been hit on a sore point.

　I gave up and looked over to see that His Majesty the King and his family were in the process of moving to the platform.

　The king, his wife, the prince, and Crescencia. It was a sight to see the king, his family, the prince, and Crescencia, all of whom were in an atmosphere that could be called royal, lined up on the stage.

Lucy was relaxed, but Saraswati was shaking next to her.

I't's all right, let's calm down,"

　I rub Saraswati's back, but I'm in a bad way there myself.

　If I had not had a variety of experiences, I would have been disturbed by the large presence.

The king opens spoken on the stage.

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming here. The world situation has recently been shrouded in a shadow of disquiet, but Arcadia has been able to remain strong thanks to the work of all of you."

　A voice echoes through the hall.

　Everyone is listening to it.

"Tonight's banquet is to reward everyone for their hard work and to celebrate the opening of the martial arts tournament. I hope you will enjoy it to the fullest. Since this is a celebration, my words are at an end."

　Lieselotte appeared from the side of the stage at the right moment. The hall was once again abuzz with her appearance, and the nobles were looking at me.

'There is one last person I need to introduce to you all. Some of you may already know her as Lieselotte of Valkyria, the first princess of the Valkyrian Empire, which has friendly relations with our country. She was invited to the royal castle when she unofficially visited us to participate in a martial arts tournament."

"I am sorry for the trouble I caused you earlier. I am Lieselotte."

Is it the lady mode for the outside world?

　Heh, I didn't know she could do that kind of gesture.

'Does Norwin like that kind of thing?'

"No.. I prefer Princess Crescencia."

"Hmm. Norwin likes weak-looking girls like that."

"Not that I'm saying that."

"Then what is it?"

"What's wrong with that? Then whom do you like?"

　Saraswati looked around the hall and finally looked at me and said, "Well, I don't want to tell you.

"I don't want to tell you."

"Could it be me, by any chance?"

"I'm going to kick your ass."

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding!'

"------ I like you, Norwin."

"What?"

"------ because you' re so strong."

　What do she mean by that?

I couldn't help but look at Saraswati!

"You scared the hell out of me."

I"'m serious."

"-----. I'm sorry. - Let's jus focus on things before us "

"Really?'

　I noticed that, indeed, the hostess on the stage had started to summarize and talk about the king's speech. The king is seated at the top, and the rest of the royal family is seated in order from there.

　Good. From here on out, I would watch my timing, get close to Crescencia, and talk to her, even if it was just a little.

　I was so enthusiastic that I decided to wait for the right opportunity...

I'm next to you.

"Then I'm the opposite."

"Then I will sit opposite you."

　The room was surrounded by a tight formation of Saraswati on the right, Lucy on the left, and Lieselotte in front of me for some reason.

As an added bonus, even Raymond had joined the group, and since the supreme power of the place, excluding the royalty, had already gathered, no one approached them out of trepidation.

Norwin! What's the matter with you, you've got two hands! I'll join you!"

　No, there was only one person.

A fox-faced fool sits diagonally across from me. This one had a completely amused look on her face.

　Help me, help me. I can't talk to Cress with this.

------ I'm going to hit Almire anyway. Almire laughs at me

Oh. Princess Crecencia. Would you like to join us?"

　No, it's Almire after all!

　I was right to trust Almire from the beginning. There is no one else who is so kind. I like her so much, I can't help but notice her tone of voice.

"He's grinning at you."

"Really? "

Saraswati's face turned sour as she imitated Almire's tone of voice. No, I'm sorry. I got carried away.

　But it happens, doesn't it? In my case, especially since the person I like might be sitting at the same table with me.

"Come here, Oh, I'll have to pick you up myself, that's disrespectful. I'm going to get out of here for a minute, but you can't sit here, okay?"

When Almire got up from the seat, Schneizel arrived at the other end of the table.

"Oh, there's an empty seat, isn't there? Come on, let's sit down."

"Oh, Dad, that's ------."

"What's up, Saras? "

"No, it' s nothing."

Saraswati is about to tell him about Almir for a moment, but he is happy to have her father by her side, and then he shuts up. Lucy has her eyes on the food, Raymond has his sparkling gaze on Schneizel, and they're already a ridiculously busy bunch.

　At least, at least! I'll be the only one to be a real man so that Crescencia will feel at ease when she comes over.

　With this in mind, I continue to wait with a smile on my face. In the meantime, two figures come toward me.

　One of them was definitely my beloved Crescencia.

"I have brought her ------!Hey ! That's my seat!"

"Shut up, you idiot. The first one to sit down gets the place ."

"Ha! That's why I have a problem with brain-muscle-balls idiot teachers!

"Huh?"

"Hey, Dad!"

"No, Saras, it's, , it's not, it's, uh, sorry."

"------"

"my daughter's pissed at me!"

"Hey, Norwin! Don't just stand there, you're going to help me calm her down! Norwin?'