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

chapter 28

28. The climax is at the party (after)

"You are ill-conceived, unable to distinguish between story and reality, or ignorant of the harm when someone disturbs your ranks.—"
　
　When I gave him a light instruction and relieved him of his paralysis, the students looked at each other as if they had gotten rid of their venom. Hearing Elizabeth's words made him frown even more in shame.
　As Domenick-dono said, using the novel doubled the effect of 《Charm》. However, seeing Miss Ulysse's true nature and having her story denied by me and Elizabeth weakened her power of protection.
　To put it bluntly, everyone woke up from their dreams and regained their reason.
　
"It's just as Elizabeth says."
"I wonder what I was thinking, it's embarrassing..."
"If my father found out that I was so excited about a novel, what would he say?"
“In the end, Miss Ulysse was only aiming at His Highness the Crown Prince.”
　
　I hear those whispers.
　Even Edward sneaked out of the front row. Now Count Norden will no longer have to worry about his son's future. …… No, that might be a worry about the part that is too flimsy.
　The enthusiastic air that had filled the hall cooled down, and the venue was calming down, albeit with some commotion. "Otsusei" is a world of stories, and there was a similar atmosphere after the end of the play that it could not have happened in reality.
　
　However, in the middle of the audience, only Miss Ulysse shook her head, unable to accept the ending.
　
"From the beginning, what...! Why...!"
　
　Prompted by Elizabeth, who took pity on her crying with a wrinkled face, I called Harold and made him leave with the soldiers and maids.
　She still has the power of protection. Until her magical power is exhausted, she will live in a room in the royal palace for a while without seeing anyone.
　
"As an apology, I'll give you whatever you like, Liza."
"That's... that's a wasteful word. I'm ashamed of my lack of training."
　
　Elizabeth now smiled freshly and gave me a respectful look.
　Even if I apologize, I just say that I was wrong.
　Yeah, I'm not jealous after all...
　When she straightens her back and faces me, Elizabeth gracefully bows her head. She bowed perfectly, the same as when I first met her.
　I feel sad that the hand I held for so long is gone. She quickly took his hand and kissed her back.
　
　Now then, if I show her flirting like this, I should be able to catch another man who can't give up.
　At that time, I was about to step forward to get closer to him if he didn't show up yet.
　
“Stop imitating rudeness, Vincent!!”
　
　A high-pitched voice echoes throughout the hall, wondering which one of them is rude.
　It's Lars. Her petite body is wrapped in a high-quality formal dress, and she strides through the crowd to the center of the hall.
　Rath's cheeks were red with furrowed brows, but he quickly changed his expression when he saw Elizabeth's eyes widen in surprise. She is straight up mending her face.
　I also remained expressionless and faced him with a calm voice.
　
“Elizabeth is my fiancée.
"That engagement was canceled earlier. You said so yourself. You said you got permission from His Majesty the King. Did you really pretend to be His Majesty the King?"
　
　After saying that, Lars, who seemed to be convinced of his victory and regained his composure, smiled.
　
"Or, as you said yourself, are you going to leave with the intention of being disinherited? I had no choice but to do so, and I think Miss Elizabeth's notoriety has spread so far."
"Hmm?"
"...? What do you mean?"
"Even if you're stupid, it's no use. At least you'll get expelled from the school.
"Hmmm???"
　
　With his eyes narrowed and a faint smile, Lars proceeded with the story on his own accord.
　Me and Elizabeth filled their heads with question marks. Maybe even the students around me.
　But Lars doesn't stop.
　
“Spreading bad rumors, inciting his entourage, ruining his notebooks and reference books, he apparently pushed Miss Ulysse into the pond!? With such a woman as the fiancée of the crown prince, the future of the country is uneasy. !!"
　
　He triumphantly raises his charges.
　…… Without noticing the cold gazes around me.
　Lars, you're completely staring at me with a face like, "Are you still talking about 'Otsusei'? What's wrong?"
　I'm sure Miss Ulysses only gave a nice report, but why do you believe it so much?
　
"I said it earlier, but... I didn't do that."
　
　Elizabeth timidly denied it, so I took over before Lars could say anything.
　
"Oh, yes. Has anyone here seen Elizabeth harassing Miss Ulysse?"
　
　I looked around and of course there was no one there. She returned a glance that said she was not protecting Elizabeth, and that she didn't understand the meaning completely.
　Miss Ulysse is not approached by Elizabeth. Her Miss Ulysses schemed various things, but she didn't go so far as to spread bad rumors about Elizabeth thanks to Raphael's defensive walls. All she could do was complain to me that she had been harassed.
　Lars' eyebrows raised again. Sensing something that was cracking his self-confidence, his face showed a faint color of fear.
　
"What does it mean……?"
"Lars, there is no evidence that Elizabeth has harmed Miss Ulysse, but there are witnesses to the fact that Miss Ulysse tried to fabricate a harassment against Elizabeth, and that she jumped into the pond in the presence of Elizabeth. She deliberately touched me in front of Elizabeth, which is proof that she was hostile to her, and there are many witnesses to this."
"..."
　
　Lars' gaze moves dizzyingly. He no longer had the appearance of a wounded beast in his features. His mouth is half open, his eyes wide open, looking for a way out.
　I took Elizabeth's hand and hid it behind me. Elizabeth's expression was normal, but in her heart there was no such thing.
　Lars seemed even more enraged by our actions.
　And where the anger with nowhere to go headed――,
　
"Haven!!! You were Vincent and Guru!?!?"
“Pyaaaaa!!!!”
　
　In response to Lars's roar, Miss Serena's screams could be heard from the corner of the hall. The footsteps recede further away.
　I see, Miss Serena was skillfully rolling Lars. It seems that she was imbuing the author's own creation with a sense of realism.
　
"Everyone, this guy, lied to me!!"
"It's your fault for believing it without seeing it with your own eyes. And from Miss Ulysse's point of view, the story had a happy ending the moment she thought she had won my heart."
"That loose and fluffy woman happily said, 'Everything went well with the scenario'...!!"
　
　Saying that, Lars kept his mouth shut.
　I realized it was a slip of the tongue. But it's too late.
　This time it was my turn to smile.
　
"I thought you were connected to Miss Ulysse."
"No, I'm..."
"You tried to trick Elizabeth and me, her fiancé, out of revenge for rejecting your engagement."
"Wrong!!!"
　
　I said yes, but no more words followed.
　In truth, I still love him, and there's no way I can say that I did it with a mixture of love and hate.
　When I glanced at Elizabeth, she was stubbornly staring at Lars, but her face turned pale. Lars looked down without being able to catch his gaze.
　This is kindness, Lars. If you tell Elizabeth how you feel about her, you'll get dumped again.
　Lars, who knew that, clenched his teeth, but eventually shut his mouth.
　
　Silence falls.
　Those who didn't know the circumstances were at a loss for words in surprise at the unexpected revelation of the mastermind.
　It was Lars who broke the silence.
　
"... But the engagement was broken off, right?"
　
　The gaze you gave me contained the last expectation.
　After all, I sighed that this was the man's true purpose.
　
"Don't.now・Day・child・of・place・and・child・of・world・cormorant・To・departure・table・vinegar・Ru・child・When・of・Huh・Yes・You said you took What I asked my father was the pros and cons of using this party to perform a farce."
"..."
"Let's hear the rest of the detailed story at the royal palace with Miss Ulysse."
　
　It points to the court.
　Lars' expression burns with anger when he realizes that he has become a sinner. His eyebrows were raised and his teeth bared from his crooked lips.
　
"Don't be silly...!! I'm like your brother, Vincento!!"
　
　Lars, who has already lost his shame and appearance, rushes at me while his limbs that can't move due to excitement are flapping.
　Bloodshot eyes catch me.
　The screams of the young ladies rose from the surroundings.
　After confirming that I was in a position to protect Elizabeth behind me, I faced Lars.
　
"I've been meaning to tell you for a while. You are the son of the Duke and I am the Crown Prince. Properly――"
"Please add a title, Mr. Lars."
　
　Bug.
　Along with such a somewhat carefree sound, Lars' body was blown away at a speed that was not carefree at all.
　Lars falls on the marble floor with a parabola. Harold coldly looked down in a stance of the palm of his hand.
　
"Uuu..."
"It's Mineuchi."
　
　What is the bottom of the palm of your hand?
　But Lars groaned and seemed to be conscious, so I guess he took it easy. Although he flew spectacularly, he suffered no injuries.
　crown princemeEven though he grabbed me, he's still the son of a Duke.
　But I also have the ability to sink the frenzied Wrath. Harold, you're earning points for Miss Margaret. I don't get points for punching Lars in front of Elizabeth, so it's fine.
　Harold kneeled as he stepped forward in front of Lars.
　
"Give me your hand, Mr. Lars."
"Hi"
　
　Lars backed away with a frightened face from Harold who was beating him and reaching out his hand.
　I stood up without grabbing Harold's hand, but in the end Harold grabbed my wrist. I can still resist.
　But well, this is the end of the matter for the time being.
　When I thought about that and tried to relax my shoulders, Elizabeth peeked behind me.
　
"Mr. Lars"
　
　Elizabeth calls Lars' name. Lars reflexively raised his head.
　Elizabeth, who was holding my hand, looked at Lars, whose arm was being grabbed by Harold. Perhaps it was the first crossing of eyes since that day.
　
“Until today, I have been feeling sorry for Mr. Lars.
「――……」
"sorry"
　
　I apologized, but Elizabeth didn't bow her head.
　Slowly, Lars' left cheek turned red. It spread across his cheek as if he had been slapped. ……I think it was actually due to the blood that had caused the damage to Harold’s palm.
　Catching the stunned gaze of Lars head-on, Elizabeth stood straight. Various thoughts swirl in her mind.
　The two, who have the same status as a duke, didn't even move.
　Lars can't move.
　
"Take me"
"Ha"
　
　Lars, who had lost his soul, was quietly led by Harold's hand and left.
　Elizabeth, unaware of the finishing blow, let go of her tension and looked at his back with a sorrowful look on her face.