Chapter 51

Speaking of which, the MC of the BL game, Louie got hitched with the secret capture target—Ron, his brother. He also quit the academy. Now, the MC of the BL game was gone. It was fine to think that despite being quite earlier than it was supposed to be, the BL game had already ended.

While I—the villainous noble son—wasn’t convicted to be sent to the labour camp. I escaped from the spell of the BL game. YAY!!!

My engagement to Al also was not cancelled, and we were even lo-lov-lovers, so we could stay together forever…probably. I would never stay apart from Al, and Al also said he would not let me go. I had skipped the consort training until now, so I was still far from proficient in it, but I would do my best from now. In order for me to be together with Al, and to not be an embarrassment to Al, I would push myself so hard.

On the other hand, as for the otome game, Sara didn’t choose any of the capture targets, and she insisted on not taking part in the game at all. When the MC herself was not willing, the game didn’t progress at all. Even the villainess had gone, so there was no possibility for her to be convicted. So did this mean the otome game just ended like this?

While lazing on the bed in my room, a myriad of thoughts passed through my head. In the previous day, I got intimate with Al, so my waist felt sluggish; I couldn’t move properly. Al said he told the academy that I would be on leave.

I would probably be scolded by Bailard, but when I recalled what happened in the previous night, I couldn’t stop that silly giggle from my mouth, even my face would blush. No, no, I should get a grip. Rather than that, I should think of the schedule for my training.

knock knock

With soft knocks, Al’s face appeared from the other side of the door. Seeing my beloved person, I couldn’t hide my joy.

“Al!”

I sprang up from the bed and ran towards Al…but I couldn’t. My waist didn’t allow me to.

“Fania, are you alright?”

“Yep, I’m fine. It’s just my waist… No, I’m totally fine!” I somehow made it to where Al was, and hugged him tight.

Al’s scent was the best in the world, so I breathed it in. And then, I kept clinging to him as we moved to the parlour and sat side by side on the sofa. Of course, we were perfectly stuck together.

The maidservant placed the tea and snacks for tea in front of us and exited the room; only the two of us were left in the room. It is embarrassing but should we flirt? Wow, I’ve become so bold these days.

Until now, I had only thought of being by Al’s side. But that was quite half-assed as I thought of the matter like it was somebody else’s affair. But after that incident happened, I became determined to stay by Al’s side regardless of anything. No matter how difficult or gruelling it might be, I still wished to be together with Al from the bottom of my heart. Therefore, I’d like to convey to Al that I love him, even though it was embarrassing to say out loud, but I’d try a little more. I wanted to tell him ‘let’s stay together, I won’t part with you’.

“Fania, I have something to talk about…”

“Yes, what is it? Ah, yes, I also want to ask you something.”

Al had come all the way here, I should ask him to introduce me to the instructor for the training. I should make efforts little by little.

I watched Al looking very pensive, something was strange. Due to my shorter height, I had to look up when looking at Al, but Al didn’t look my way. His face was averted. I said something to make him look this way, but he wouldn’t meet my gaze. This had never happened before, my heart was restless.

What is it?

“Fania…”

Al started talking very softly. He talked about the thing I didn’t want to hear the most.

It had only been four or five hours since Al came to my room, but at this moment, I was riding on a horse carriage. The horse carriage left the Royal Palace and headed to the House of Arginia.

I was chased out of the Royal Palace.

…No. I shouldn’t say something spiteful as that. Between Al and I, there was no more any relationship, we became strangers. I, who was no longer Al’s fiancé, had no reason to stay in the Royal Palace. I was not allowed to stay in the Royal Palace anymore.

*trickles* Tears trickled down my cheeks. It refused to stop, and gradually, even sobs leaked out. I was alone inside the carriage, but there was the coachman and also several knights surrounding the horse carriage. If they knew I was crying, it would cause them to worry. I understood that, yet my tears wouldn’t stop.

My engagement to Al was annulled. Only those in the know knew of the engagement, so there was no announcement regarding the annulment. And then, Al would be engaged to the princess from the country of Agrid who would be coming to study in this country starting next spring. After two years of engagement, the princess would marry Al as soon as she graduated from the academy. At that time, Al would be appointed as the crown prince.

Before I knew it, the matter was already finalized. I was an outsider, so I had no room to interfere at all. I understood that it was abnormal for me—a male—to be Al’s consort. I understood in my head, but because I loved Al, I feigned ignorance. I pretended I didn’t see how warped it was, as long as I could stay by Al’s side.

My tears were unstoppable. I used both hands to cover my mouth, but my sobs still leaked out.

Al told me he would definitely never let me go. Al asked me to believe him and wait for him. He hugged me tight and he told me ‘I love you’ many times over.

I believe in Al. Al doesn’t tell lies. Even then, I know that as a prince, he has to put the country as his first priority. I know he has the country to think about rather than about me.

Only in this while, when I’m still inside this carriage, let me cry. After I arrive at the House of Arginia, I’ll properly get my grip. I have nowhere to return to but that house; however, I can no longer be the heir. Surely I’ll be sent somewhere. I can’t think of any place, but considering that shitty father, it can never be anywhere proper. But aside from together with Al, I guess anywhere is just the same.

From the Royal Palace to the House of Arginia, it would take around ten minutes by horse carriage; so I decided to cry during this span of time. Only this time, only during this trip.

*THUNK!*

The horse carriage leaned sideways.

“Who’s that?!”

“Be careful!”

I could hear the knights shouting. Apart from that, I could not hear them clearly, but there were a lot of voices and sounds of metals clanging.

Something had happened. Inside the carriage, I had no clue of the situation. I rushed to uncover the draping on the window. When I looked outside, the knights were fighting against a group of men that appeared like bandits.

Was this carriage under attack? Why? Here should be inside the royal capital. The House of Arginia was the high noble, its manor was located inside the royal capital. Could there be such a thing where one was attacked inside the royal capital? Moreover, there was only me inside the carriage. What could they gain by attacking me?

*SLAM!* The carriage door opened wide.

From the other side of the door, a man with a big body build appeared. I remembered this man. The man was there at the guardhouse of the academy.

“Long time no see!” The man in red was in front of my eyes.