Chapter 19

VOLUME 1: Chapter 19 I Didnt Know. I Didnt Understand. I Didnt Hear.

No way.

A-Alfred-sama, was that after the Hero and his companions went to rescue the princess?

Cold sweat dripping down my back, I asked Alfred-sama nervously. While wishing that my assumption was wrong.

However

Yes. Now that you mentioned it, youre right. Perhaps the last time we talked was the day before the Hero came. Alfred-sama said, smiling bitterly.

Deep in my mind, several spirits who were giving protection to Greed-sama were flitting. By the way, it was not known that this generations Hero have a full spirit protection. It was not written in the Hero Times what kind of spirit protection he received. Most of us thought Greed-sama would have the protection of one type of spirit, either fire or light, based from the patterns in the past.

Therefore, Alfred-sama probably wouldnt have thought that the Hero was involved in the various problems.

But that is obviouslyright?

To confirm my suspicion, I shot a glance towards Greed-sama behind Alfred-sama. Greed-sama also seemed to be looking at me, and gave me a soft smile when our eyes met. It seems like a wholehearted smile, unlike what he showed to Alfred-sama.

There was no malice or anything contained in his smile, but I am convinced that it seemed like there was a sense of accomplishment in there.

Theres no mistake that he is the cause of the disturbances that happened to Alfred-sama here and there. Whether he ordered it or it was done without his permission, the spirits made those obstacles in accordance to this persons feelings.

Obviously confusing the government and the people. Hes using the spirits for his personal interests.

I wonder if it is okay for a Hero to be like this, Greed-sama.

Even so, what I do not know is the reason why Greed-sama disturbed Alfred-sama to the point of harassment. The presence and title of these two are contrasting, but that is not the reason for doing things like harassment. To save the princess, he was already in the situation where he confronted the Demon King. Then, there is only one thing to think about.

Am I the cause?

I never thought of this even in my dreams, but is it possible that Alfred-sama

I do not want to have such conceited thoughts, but I can only think of it. Certainly, the ratio at which Alfred-sama talks to me than the other maids is high. But I am the first lady-in-waiting and am always near the princess.

No way, no way. I never thought that he was thinking of me as special, yeah. I swear to the goddess.

Look, a mob is a mob. I am not the heroine. Alfred-sama and I

In my mind, various thoughts swirled around. I am confused with my feelings.

I am sorry for acting like a girl who dreams of a solid story where she is loved by the prince, but in the happy thoughts I am thinking right now, I am not struggling with the Heros proposal.

Thinking about the prince it is somewhat troublesome. That is what I first thought.

Even though his presence is weak and he has a mobs appearance, Alfred-sama is the prince of this country. He may be the second prince but, if ever something happens to Enwald-sama, he is an important person that will succeed this kingdom. It is necessary for his marriage partner to be a daughter of a duke or a marquess, or a Princess of another country. Because if something happens, Alfred-samas lady will become the queen of this country. If the Second Prince takes a viscounts daughter as his wifesuch thing cannot be permitted. It was different fro

m the case of the Hero. Everyone will oppose it.

Even I myself want to decline. I dont even have the skills to become the Heros wife, and I also dont have the skills to become a queen, no matter how I think about it.

I reiterate this many times because its important. I am a mob character. This character is a small fry who dies at the very beginning when they get involved in battles.

The Princes beloved.

Im sorry for being involved in this controversy. It is very impossible to become a concubine.

Frankly speaking, it is bothersome. Yes, Ill say it, the known Viscount of Milfords family motto.

Bothersome.

So, I decided not to ask anything.

I didnt know about the identity of Alfred-samas beloved and the Heros sabotage. I didnt understand. I didnt hear.

Once I reset my head and discard everything in my memory, I asked Alfred-sama in order to change the topic.

Uhm, by the way, Alfred-sama, what was your purpose in coming here?

At first, I thought that he came to see Greed-sama but it seems different. Clearly.

Perhaps Alfred-sama came to such a place just like he said earlier, that it was dangerous for the two of us to be left alone in my small room.

A, That

Suddenly, Alfred-sama expressed a weak smile that seemed bashful.

Both Father and the Prime Minister are hoping that Aria would marry the Hero, but if you dont like it, I want to tell you that you can clearly refuse. I said that in the hall, but it did not reach you at all in the hustle and bustle

Oh, so you were exactly at the hall, Alfred-samaAh, wrong. Thats not it, though I just used tsukkomi.

It just made my heart skip a beat. Telling me those kinds of words, Alfred-sama is the first. He told me clearly that I could refuse, silently pressuring me deep in his heart to dissuade me from forming a relationship with the Hero for the sake of this country.

Alfred-sama Thank you very much. I replied to Alfred-sama with a smile.

Of course, as Alfred-sama said, it is not a situation where I can easily refuse, and there is also that tsukkomi part of me that says, if I refuse, what then?, but I would like to express my gratitude to Alfred-sama for considering about my feelings. Its because it is only Alfred-sama who told me this.

He has a mobs face but he is a nice person. If ever he was not a prince, he couldnt even become a baron, a viscount or an earl, but nothing can be done about it

Oops, I didnt hear anything, and I didnt know.

And so, Aria, if you

It was when Alfred-sama took a step forward, his face slightly blushing.

Prince Alfred.

That voice echoed around the room.

It was Greed-samas voice. It was a very, very peaceful, calm voice.

However

It felt like a kind of flag was raised.