The Beloved Fiancee Is Likely to Be the Villain

It was the appointed day.

There are many rooms in the palace, but only a few are used for secret talks. Most of the parlor rooms have hidden passages behind and holes in the walls, through which suspicious characters are led to peek inside and listen.

For a week after reading Elizabeth’s letter, I searched every corner of the palace for a place where I could be alone with Elizabeth. A place where my father and mother would not probe our conversation. It is not easy being a royalty.

I found a suitable room to invite Elizabeth and asked not only the servants but also Harold and Lars to leave the room. Lars was making spoiled grunts and grumbling, but he couldn’t resist Elizabeth’s request and left with his tail drooping.

And now I and Elizabeth are alone with each other.

Elizabeth looks straight at me. Her eyes sparkle and her cheeks are flush red. The countless rays of light from the chandelier dance on her golden curls.

I wait for Elizabeth’s words with anticipation.

There is no need to ask. Elizabeth is about to give me an answer to my confession.

I put on my best royal smile, which shows my acceptance of anything and everything she will say, so as not to put any pressure on her.

“So, Your Highness, thank you very much for sharing your feelings with me the other day. …… I am very sorry that I could not respond to you early.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you that day. Please …… let me make up for it today.”

Elizabeth takes a small breath to calm herself down, and then she exhales the breath slowly.

Tension passes between the two of us.

Her pretty lips slowly opens.

“I, too, towards His Highness Vince. ……”

“…………”

“…………”

Elizabeth stops and stares at me. After staring at each other for a few seconds, it is me who opens his mouth.

“…… Like……?”

“！！！！”

When I said this unintentionally, Elizabeth covered her reddened face with her hands.

It’s ………… too cute,…….

I stand with a smile on my face, unable to scream outwardly.

What is it? My heart is calm. Is this paradise? ……

No, I must apologize for my gaffe.

“I am sorry for my tactless remark. I know Liza is trying very hard to convey her feelings to me. I’m very glad.”

Elizabeth’s eyes well up as she removes the hand that has been hiding her face and holds it in front her.

“Thank you, Your Highness Vince……”

“Thank you, too.”

“If Your Highness hadn’t told me, I might never have known how I felt.”

I’m glad I said it sooner or …….

“Then from now on, let’s treat other as …… lover.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Elizabeth turns bright red and nods.

Now we are engaged, both in name and in reality. No more nightmares about strange dreams of being separated from each other.

I think not only me, but Elizabeth’s mood is also very good right now. I can feel Elizabeth’s trust and liking for me increasing rapidly.

Could this be, could this be?

As if in response to my heart pounding with anticipation, Elizabeth grabs my hand.

And then…

“I am ashamed of my lack of knowledge about the situation with Leohardt-sama. I will surely repay this dishonor with respect.”

What is released was a statement of determination that swept away the sweet mood.

“……you know that?”

“Your Highness Vincent. I’ve always been curious. Why did Leohardt-sama say such a thing to me? I think there’s something wrong with him.”

“I agree with you.”

I don’t know about Elizabeth, but I know Leohard’s true character. He is not someone to say something like that.

But is that now ……?

“As Your Highness’ fiancée, I cannot leave the situation as it is. I will discuss the matter with Leohardt-sama.”

The amethyst eyes are fixed on me. The hand that is held by her also tightened.

“If he brings even the slightest harm to our country, we must destroy him.”

For a moment, I even felt the pressure of being crushed, and couldn’t help but step backward.

It’s okay, I just like Elizabeth too much and it doesn’t harm my country. I’d rather govern this country with great seriousness!

It seems that things has taken a sharp turn.