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Chapter 113:Â Unexpected Consultation Partner
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After the engagement talk with Ryuze, every day I had everlasting troubles.
I worked diligently in my room day after day.
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(Itâs hard for me to find someone who can consult me.)
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I couldnât say such a thing to Ricardo, and if I told my doting ojii-sama, he will largely support it. Maria too would probably agree.
Ojii-sama would miss me if I were to marry into another household, while Maria and the other maids were Ryuzeâs followers.
Although I could consult with Nora if itâs an ordinary troublesome thing, itâs too scary to tell her about the engagement. Lily was the same case.
After all, theyâre both infatuated with Ryuze.
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On the other hand, itâs impossible to consult with Marlow or Angela.
Itâs not a story that could be shared with royalty.
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(It seems that I can only think about it and reach a conclusion by myself.)
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Groaning, I reached for the donuts placed on the table.\nItâs a souvenir from Prince Marlow who came to see Ryuze the other day. It was handed over to me with a smile for some reason, so I brought it to my room.
He gave me the sweets thoughtlessly.
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(However, I canât think about it myself. There are other things to ponder aboutâŠ)
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The first on the list was the actions of the protagonist.
Princess Merrillâs actions evoked various ripples in the royal palace as soon as possible.
The menâs receptions were good, but many of the women had animosity towards her. Itâs easy to make enemies of the same gender.
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[I pity Princess Angela. She must have troubles.]
[I cannot abide by her attitude!]
[I wonder if we should move for Angela-sama. It would be better to let that girl know the way of royal castle at onceâŠ]
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In the castle, young ladies said such things.
Every time I heard such stories, I stopped them.
It might become Angelaâs responsibility if things went bad.
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Right now, Angela was teaching Merrill with her utmost effort. Itâs not that effective thoughâŠ
Currently, Merrill had steadily made more enemies, and the young ladies who had animosity towards her quickly drew close to Angela who was her rival candidate and unconsciously flattered her.
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(They shouldnât use Angelaâs name without permission at all.)
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In this way, it felt that the first princess was leading them and was bullying her sister.
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(I think the members I often meet in the castle are fine, but I donât know what the other young ladies are thinking.)
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Thereâs no need to hurriedly put up a fight against Merrill, but there might be people who had already acted.
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(This way, it may become a bullying development like in the mangaâŠ)
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And in the worst case, Angela would be condemned. Nora and I who were close to her were also in danger.
Considering such a thing, my hand unconsciously extended towards the donuts.
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(Not, not good! I will rebound again!)
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In order to cut off the hazy feeling in my chest, I went to the castle in the afternoon.
I stopped my work, even if I met Ryuze, I donât know how to talk to him.
No, I understood in my mind that I had to face him, but I wanted time to think first.
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As I stepped into the east wing of the castle, I heard a voice that I knew.
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[O, Britney-chan! You came to a nice place!]
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When I turned towards the voice, I saw the smiling face of Prince Emirya.
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[Good afternoon, does Prince Emirya also have a business to do here?]
[Aa, un. I came to see Princess Angela⊠but I was shut out again.]
He favoured the first princess Angela, Angela also didnât feel that the situation was all that bad, but Angela wasnât being honest, she would often obstinately say words that she didnât really mean towards Prince Emirya.
However, this tolerant red haired prince could perceive it, so itâs not a big problem.
Even today, he had been kicked out by Angela.
Emirya seemed to be enjoying himself.
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[By the way, Britney, regarding trade, thank you for contacting your cousin. I thought you were going to move yourself.]
[Itâs faster for me to ask my cousin compared to me doing so publicly.]
[âŠThis country is dreadful. You seem to be more suited for living in the southern country.]
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Rather than living abroad, itâs easier to live here while agreeing with the norm.
I tried to say so when I became aware.
In order to keep such a life, itâs better to get engaged with Ryuze.
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(Even if I am to marry, I donât know whether I can continue my current life or not.)
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Even if I were to marry Ricardo, a different world would be waiting for me.
What was the wife of a court nobleman, what I should do; I couldnât visualize the future clearly so it made me greatly anxious.
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(But I like RicardoâŠ)
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While I was worried about my enlightenment, Emirya glanced towards me.
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[Whatâs wrong, Britney? Is there a problem?]
[No, itâs not a big deal.]
[Iâll listen if you donât mind. Iâm currently free and things will be easier if you talk to an uninvolved third party.]
[âŠNo, butâŠ]
[E, maybe, itâs related to me!?]
[No, itâs not! Prince Emirya is completely unrelated!]
[Then, you can talk to me right?]
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Eventually, I was cornered, so I told him about my troubles on the condition of not telling anyone else.