(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

chapter 8

8. Elizabeth vs Ulysse

　I left the geography class in gratitude for the chance encounter with Miss Serena.
　The time is just around the time when Elizabeth's salon ends. It was the best way to spend after school in my school life so far.
　I walk lightly through the corridor.

　The room used for the salon is on the first floor of the West School Building. It's right near the square where my carriage is parked. ……Well, I told Harold to drive the carriage there.
　It just so happened that Elizabeth and I came home at the same time.
　……If it wasn’t for the “Otsusei”, I might have been able to drop Elizabeth off in my carriage, or go on a date after school, but……
　However, as long as I know the author's personality, there is no sin in that book. The problem is people like Miss Ulysse and Edward who are overly enthusiastic.
　
　As I walked while thinking about such things, I heard gorgeous laughter from the room where Elizabeth and the others were, as expected.
　I hear voices saying goodbye, and the door opens.
　The timing is perfect. If Harold was there, he would have been declared a stalker.
　
"Ah"
"Oh"
"Well..."
　
　The ladies who came out from inside raised their voices as soon as they saw my face. But soon remembering her courtesy, closing her mouth, she bows profusely.
　
“Good luck, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
"Long time no see."
“Ah, everyone seems to be doing well.”
　
　I also lightly nodded back. I wonder if Elizabeth is still cleaning up.
　As expected, I couldn't peer into the women's meeting place, and when I was stopping in front of the door, a young lady called out to me.
　
“Elizabeth-sama, His Highness the Crown Prince is here.”
　
　No, I didn't come to see you! ? Officially.
　To be honest, I came to see you.
　With that in mind, I gave the lady who called me a good job in my heart.
　
"Well, Your Highness?"
　
　A cute yet dignified sound like the sound of a bell hit my ears.
　Elizabeth.
　I could feel someone moving, and I could see Elizabeth's face through the door. Perhaps for her study session, she is braiding her blond hair today. It seemed to make her look much more grown-up than usual, and seemed to add to Elizabeth's grace and her tolerance.
　Pretty lips open towards me who forgot that I was in front of people and fell in love.
　
"Vin—"
　
“His Highness Vincent!!”
　
　But it wasn't the voice of the bell that called my name.
　In a lively, aristocratic voice.
　After all, Miss Ulysse appeared with a thumping footstep that was unthinkable for an aristocrat.
　
"Ah, Your Highness Vincent, please help me! I am being chased by a suspicious man!"
"Miss Ulysses...? Why are you here?"
　
　It's not my duty to say anything about people, but the first-year classroom isn't in the West School Building, and it shouldn't be visited unless you're a salon participant.
　Miss Ulysses didn't respond to my question, instead she clung to my arm with tears in her eyes.
　
"Huh!!"
　
　The surrounding ladies raise their eyes.
　When I looked at Elizabeth in haste, she too was surprised and covered her mouth with her hand.
　Touching the opposite sex in front of other people is an act that is too rude. Moreover, in front of my fiancée, it's not a good thing to deal with the crown prince.
　
　This woman, on purpose in front of Elizabeth.
　
　I clenched my fists and endured the blood rushing to my head. If you leave it to anger and shake it off here, it will hurt the character of the royal family.
　When I tried to respond by sticking a gentle face facing outward.
　
"His Highness Vincent!"
　
　When my name was called again, the weight that was wrapped around my left arm suddenly disappeared.
　The owner of the familiar voice had a rare expression of anger on his face. I didn't know whether he was deliberately showing his emotions in place of me, who was strong and hard to show, or whether he was genuinely angry at his disrespectful behavior as someone who served the crown prince.
　
"Ulysse-sama. No matter who you are dealing with, if you're a noble, you shouldn't touch someone's body lightly. It's not even something you call out by name. Especially for the royal family."
"I-I'm sorry, Harold-sama... I'm scared..."
　
　Pulled off by Harold who furrowed his brows without even trying to hide his displeasure, Miss Ulysse apologized with an artificial nose. She shrugs her shoulders and looks down, weakly swaying her feet.
　But the eyes of those present were cold—except for one, Elizabeth.
　
"That's right, there was a suspicious man..."
"That person is already gone. He's a student at the academy. He's not suspicious."
“It would be nice if that was the case, Ulysse-sama.”
　
　Elizabeth smiles. She had a smile trying to contain the situation.
　Harold's righteous theory is what everyone behind Elizabeth thinks. Among them are the daughters who had previously denounced Miss Ulysse. The gaze directed at Miss Ulysse was sharp as if it was burning.
　He is trying to protect that by staying close to Miss Ulysse.
　……Angel huh…….
　
“Yes, thank you very much.
"Good evening, Miss Ulysses."
　
　Encouraged by Elizabeth, Miss Ulysse left the place. It seems she doesn't have the courage to continue to stay in this place.
　Even though she was scared and trembling, she walked away alone without anyone's help. A whispering whisper whispered behind her.
　After all, it was Elizabeth who interrupted the young ladies who pointed out that it was a shameless act of kyogen.
　
"Well, I'm not saying that. Lady Ulysse has no experience in social circles, and she doesn't know many people. It's natural to feel uneasy when someone you don't know approaches you."
　
　With a single cry from the crane, the conversation stopped.
　The tone is soft and full of sympathy, yet the words are clear and precise. No one could blame Miss Ulysse any more for the remonstrance of the most angry person.
　Clearly Elizabeth struck a balance. I remained silent while Harold showed a rare degree of sternness, and the people around me were irritated. Unless Elizabeth takes her side, displeasure with Miss Ulysse will continue to rise.
　
"Hey, let's go home too. Everyone's companions will be worried."
　
　Prompted, the ladies began to move little by little. Some went back to their rooms to pick up their luggage.
　But is Elizabeth really good?
　When I glanced at her, Elizabeth was also looking at me. Her eyes met perfectly and Elizabeth bowed and passed by me, who hurriedly tried to turn away.
　
"I don't care - Your Highness Vince."
　
　The moment we passed each other, my heart was about to be crushed while being grabbed by the whispered nickname.
　
　Oh, I'm going to fall in love with you...! Oh, I'm already in love with you...