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

chapter 30

End. Vincent and Elizabeth

　A month after the coming-of-age party, the "Otsusei" turmoil suddenly ceased to rise to the edge of people's mouths.
　It seems that Miss Serena, who was called by an enraged Lars by name, received a lot of attention for a while, but as she repeatedly responded like a frightened small animal, the sons and daughters of the nobles began to read the air and leave them alone. That's it.
　
　Earl Norden and his servant Walter were found to have been decoys to uncover the evil deeds of the Duke of Drroid, so they were not to blame.
　Earl Norden, who was deeply moved, began training hard, and Edward, who was once worried about his behavior, is now dating his father and looking back on himself.
　Due to Domenick-dono's arrangement, the magic stone had its "charming" protection removed, and was placed in the royal palace's treasury as a gift from Count Norden.
　
　The love-dovey novel about me and Elizabeth that Miss Serena sent me has finally come to an end. The whole story was just talking and dating, but in the final scene, when I proposed to Elizabeth and got her approval, her glands burst into tears. What a hopeful ending.
　I got courage. It was a great novel.
　
　
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　That's why I'm currently at the circus in the castle town with Elizabeth.
　It's called an incognito date.
　
"Look, Vince. Tigers and elephants are dancing!"
　
　Elizabeth speaks excitedly, but in a low voice, afraid of those around her.
　Since it's an incognito date, the title "His Highness" is naturally NG. I asked him to call me Vince, since it would be awkward to be called Master Vincent. Still, she seemed to be timid, and when she practiced at the castle, she blushed and bitten over and over again, but Elizabeth, who was completely captivated by the circus, didn't care anymore.
　
"seems to be happy"
"I wonder what a strange sight... Oh, Vince, there's a person in the air!"
　
　Every time something happens, Elizabeth calls my name and tells me. And I remember Elizabeth's cute expression during her practice, and she faints in agony with the synergistic effect of Elizabeth's smile who is now next to me.
　Even if Harold wasn't there, the front, back, left and right seats were naturally guards. To be able to see your smirky face...I can't...it's impossible.
　I don't want to neglect the show, so I'm watching it at about 5:5, but I really want to watch Elizabeth all the time.
　Elizabeth is glued to the stage. Her cheeks, peeking out from her gold curly hair, are faintly tinted, and her dark amethyst eyes sparkle. Elizabeth, who is playing like a child, is cute, but her expression is beautiful as she sometimes sighs and narrows her eyes.
　An angel after all...
　In the end, the ratio of Shaw and Elizabeth was about 3 to 7, but I think it can't be helped.
　
　
　After watching the circus and Elizabeth, I walked along the main street of the royal capital. Elizabeth was very pleased because she usually passed by in a carriage.
　The main street is bustling with people, and there are many souvenir shops for travelers.
　When I was peeking at the products lined up at the storefront, Elizabeth let out a voice.
　
"It's Count Matthew Mallow!"
　
　The handstand rabbit statue given by Elizabeth is pointed at. Eh, that's what it was called.
　A coat of arms is displayed on the door of the store with many decorations. A laurel wreath surrounding a winged rabbit. This family crest that only looks like peace itself is...
　
"Isn't it the crest of your mother's parents' house?"
"That's right. Earl Matthew Mallow designed it before the Queen got married and it became a big boom. It's still popular as a matchmaking amulet."
"Matchmaking..."
“Well, pens, notebooks, and even paperweights! There are a lot of limited-edition items at the main store. Let’s go, Vince.”
　
　Taking the surprised me by the hand, Elizabeth proceeded into the store.
　In an instant, my consciousness is stolen by a warm hand through a glove.
　At the party the other day, I was the one holding your hand, but when Elizabeth grabs it...my heart doesn't calm down. Even though she was thinking about something.
　
　Um, yes, Elizabeth gave me a matchmaking amulet. Matching in different colors.
　yeah? that's…….
　
"Vince, I will do this. What will Vince do?"
　
　When I was about to come to some kind of conclusion, Elizabeth with a big smile pulled my arm. If you look, Elizabeth is stuffing a shopping basket full of small items.
　All two of them.
　
"Okay. Then I'll do the accounting."
"No, I will buy it, so I will pay for it."
"...But that's for me, isn't it?"
　
　I was seriously embarrassed if I was wrong, but when I asked, Elizabeth simply nodded.
　
"Yes, but I want to buy it."
“Then, would you like me to give Liza a present as well?”
　
　I suggest how about this. After negotiating for a while, Elizabeth finally agreed to pay half the price.
　However, he said it was unfair to just buy for myself, so I looked around the store and bought two handkerchiefs embroidered with bowing chameleons. It seems that this is Marquis Fran Boise.
　I wondered why such a motif was popular, but I didn't know it was my mother's invention. The garden of the royal palace will also be like that.
　I was caught up in mixed emotions as I finished the checkout, completely forgetting the question that crossed my mind earlier.
　
　
　By the time I left the store, it was snack time.
　For Elizabeth, who has a penchant for sweets, I've put my hands around the sweet stall recommended by Miss Serena. As expected, if she took him to the taster, there would be too many guards, so she replaced the clerk with the royal family.
　However, since I was dispatched as an apprentice a week ago, the taste is exactly the same.
　The shop's recommendation is deep-fried donuts skewered, topped with plenty of whipped cream, and caramelized.
　Elizabeth's eyes were shining brightly at the sweetness and calorie-like violence of the sweets.
　
　The next destination is the garden of the cathedral on the main street.
　It was winter, which was close to spring, and there were few people, but the garden was well maintained and I could enjoy the early blooming flowers. It's also beautiful when the sun is about to set and illuminates the brick cathedral.
　I put half of the small items I bought earlier on my arm, grabbed a fried donut in my other hand, and headed to the bench alongside Elizabeth.
　I put a handkerchief on my skirt so that it wouldn't get dirty, and Elizabeth smiled and said thank you.
　
"Then, please."
　
　With her mouth loose, Elizabeth bit into the fried donut. Following that, I also took a bite.
　sweet. However, the texture is surprisingly gentle and goes through the throat. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the smooth cream and crispy caramel create an exquisite harmony.
　
"Sweet and delicious"
"I'm glad you liked it"
　
　The deep-fried donut that looked voluminous was put into the stomach nicely. The sugar permeates the body that continues to be in high spirits.
　
"It was a feast"
　
　After eating, Elizabeth wrapped the skewer in paper and put her hands together.
　With a thud, my heart jumped.
　
　This is the end of today's incognito date. Elizabeth thinks so. Because that's how I explained it.
　But it really isn't.
　My main goal for today is...
　
"Elizabeth"
"Yes Vince"
　
　When I called her name while being nervous, Elizabeth immediately met her gaze and smiled. The back of her chest tightens tightly with her smile like her flower has bloomed.
　A delightful day, the cathedral and beautiful gardens, the fiancées in the setting sun.
　The stage set is perfect.
　
"Elizabeth, you are the best companion for me. I want you to stay with me."
"Of course. I'm the one who's always chasing your back."
　
　Elizabeth, who gives it back without hesitation, doesn't know how much I miss her. She doesn't know that she always wants to be with her - she wants her to like me too.
　But I wanted you to know
　I wanted you to know and be aware. I'm happy to be by Elizabeth's side just because I'm her fiancée, but it's sad. I became aware of that during this uproar.
　It's already decided that they'll get married eventually, so if they don't say it out loud, their feelings won't be conveyed.
　
"I want you to know something."
"Yes, what is it?"
　
　Look into Elizabeth's eyes.
　I caught the pale purple gaze that was aimed straight at me, and I knew my face was turning red. But if she feels embarrassed, she loses. Is it because of the setting sun? I have to decide quietly with a face like that.
　She sees me as a calm and dependable fiancée.
　A man who is so cool that if you say he likes you, you will be conscious of it.
　A full-fledged royal smile, if you don't use it here now, when will you use it?
　
　
"Elizabeth, I, you... su, su."
　
　
　Come on, Vincent! !
　Now is the time to show the results of Senbon Knock, the opponent of the portrait! ! ! !
　
　
"You are S-"
　
　
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　Whether I was able to convey my feelings to Elizabeth.
　Only Elizabeth, me, and God knows.

Is it over?

Serpent foot. Our battle has only just begun, ri?

　The incognito date with Elizabeth has reached the time limit.
　Over and over again in my heart, I escorted Elizabeth elegantly to the Duke's residence while reluctantly leaving behind.
　When I returned to the royal palace, Harold was waiting for me.
　A scarf is wrapped around a jacket with a different style than usual, and the hair is set roughly.
　
"Thank you for your hard work."
　
　He bowed his head respectfully, and with that one word he understood everything.
　
"Did you see...?"
“Because I am a servant, bodyguard, and friend of the crown prince. Together with Miss Margaret, I was able to protect her while maintaining a distance of about five meters.”
"You're secretly dating, aren't you?"
"... I don't know if that can be called a date."
"..."
　
　Harold's face is as serious as usual, but there's a hint of melancholy in the air.
　Miss Margaret must have only seen Elizabeth. each otherpure and innocentpure pureIt's hard to have someone you care about... not when you're saddened.
　
"How did you know?"
"Is that about the fact that I didn't have the courage to confess and said, 'I enjoy watching you eat sweets'?"
“Hagu!!”
"Miss Margaret"
　
　My heart screamed when I was told the blurry details straight to the point.
　Harold dispassionately reveals the reason to the master who staggers while holding his chest.

“On the day when Miss Ulysse jumped into the pond, she deeply regretted not understanding the content of the conversation with Elizabeth-sama, and learned to read lips.”
"... you're too full of motivation..."
　
　Miss Margaret who is too straight is scary.
　Harold's expression collapsed and he sighed as if he felt the shiver in my heart. It seems that this is also a problem.
　Resist the temptation to sigh together.
　I tried to resist while Harold took off my coat in the room.
　
"The confession didn't fail, it was postponed due to the circumstances."
"If you say"
"The 'Otsusei' turmoil has been resolved. From now on, I can proudly be by Elizabeth's side at the Royal Academy. I thought it would be better to shorten the distance a bit before confessing."
"I see, in other words, I didn't want to be embarrassed by confessing strangely even though I had a chance to get along."
"Don't mean it properly!!"
　
　When I turned around with a shout, Harold was already gone, dusting his overcoat and hanging it on the hanger.
　Even though I had come up with a theory to convince myself on the way back to the royal palace, it was destroyed in a single blow... My glass heart is about to break.
　Eeeee, if this happens, it's a companion.
　
“If you said that, even you wouldn’t be able to confess to Miss Margaret!”
　
　In frustration, I pointed at Harold and poked him where it hurt. Harold remains expressionless for a moment.
　After that, he looked up at the sky with an indescribable face... and smiled with a hint of self-deprecation.
　Hie, it's Harold's smile that appears once a year or not.
　The air suddenly becomes heavy. As Harold slowly approached, I felt the temperature drop.
　I impatiently patted the shoulder of the gray jacket and gave a tight smile.
　
"It's fine. There are two years left until graduation. You should be able to convey your feelings during that time. Even if you can't do it at first, if you convey it many times, you may be aware of it. If it comes to that, the royal family will order you to get engaged... ”
　
　It wasn't like Harold was under a curse that allowed him to laugh only once a year, he could laugh whenever he wanted to. He just doesn't smile himself. However, he felt guilty for letting his precious smile go to waste in a place like this, and desperately consoled him. I was so desperate that my true intentions flew out.
　Damn, I found out that I'm trying to prolong my confession with a two-year plan, and that I'm making an escape route for myself that I can eventually get married whether I confess or not.
　Only Elizabeth or Harold could make me so upset with a smile.
　
　Harold erased his smile and stared at my face, but his expression suddenly changed as if he had come to a realization.
　Her silver hair sways gently.
　
"Your Highness, thank you for your concern."
"Uh, yeah, well."
“If it comes to that, I would like to ask for your help. ……Would you support my love?”
"Well, of course. I don't know what to do. Do your best."
"Thank you again and again."
　
　Conversely, a polite tone is scary.
　Harold, who quietly thanked him, made a disgusted face. She felt that she could hear the voice in her heart saying "I will get Miss Margaret by any means necessary" from the aura of determination, but she decided to believe and support her.
　Although Harold would use any means to achieve his goal, he would never do anything that would hurt the person he loved.
　People who can't reach each other, we have to hold hands.
　
　
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　A month later, the engagement between the son of Count Abakarov and the daughter of Count Farming――in other words Harold and Miss Margaret was announced.
　When I asked Elizabeth, she said that Miss Margaret seemed to be happy talking about her fiancée's crush, so it seems that I was the only one who was damaged.