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Translator: Nonon
Proofreader: Silavin
POV: Violet
“An orc’s body…? I don’t know what you’re talking about, but it’s been a while, Violet. I’m surprised you’re dressed like that. What happened to your usual arrogant, shameless, and brazen attitude?”
“… My apologies, Your Highness. I am sorry for having to greet you with my head covered due to our sudden meeting.”
His Highness was taken aback for a second, but he immediately returned to a hostile expression towards me.
It was as if he couldn’t see anybody besides me. Lord Clo and the others didn’t interrupt immediately, probably because the other person was His Highness, and the people around seemed to have no idea who I was, only maintaining enough distance to barely hear what we were saying and wondering what was going on.
“I don’t care. If it means that I’ll have to see less of you, you don’t have to take it off.”
“—- I see.”
When I tried to take off my hat and glasses, His Highness spat out those words in disgust.
… This breaks my heart more than I expected.
I thought I’d already gotten used to being met with malice, but when the other party is His Highness, it hits harder than I imagined.
“Your Highness Vermillion, that phrasing is—“
“Shut up. She and I are the ones talking now.”
As I was lost for words, Lord Clo put his hand on my back and silently supported me to see if I was okay. Then, Kriemhild confronted His Highness before I could.
“I won’t shut up. I can’t stay silent when my friend is being insulted.”
“… Nephrite. Your straightforwardness is a virtue, just like hers, but think about who you should be protecting. There’s no way this person considers you a friend.”
Kriemhild continued to speak fearlessly to His Highness, even though Gray and Amber, who weren’t even spoken to directly, were so intimidated that they flinched. His Highness seemed to have realized for the first time who was trying to interrupt him and reprimanded Kriemhild.
“So what? Even if that’s true, it doesn’t mean that your words were acceptable.
However, Kriemhild did not falter.
The people around us were in an uproar at the strange sight of a commoner fearlessly standing up to the royal family, even if they couldn’t hear the details.
“Whether they’re acceptable or not isn’t something you get to decide. And you’re the one blocking the approval or disapproval of it. Just know that interrupting my conversation is a waste of time. Personally, I find a conversation with Violet… no, the fact that this woman even set her foot in the academy to be unforgivable.”
“Ugh, you really…!”
His Highness plainly stated his rejection of me and his denial of Kriemhild, without a change in his expression.
Kriemhild looked like she was about to pounce on him, but understanding that it would only make the current situation worse, she simply bit her lip in frustration.
— His Highness still holds a grudge against me.
Calm down, Violet. I already knew that His Highness hated me, and haven’t I already been treated with hostility? This attitude isn’t unreasonable or anything, it’s simply natural.
That’s right, remember it. It’s His Highness. The other person is The Prince Vermillion.
He’s the third prince, with red hair and purple eyes, who was free-spirited and adorable as a child, but gradually woke up to the responsibility as a royalty, his personality became more composed and he turned into a proud prince who tried to live up to the expectations of those around him. As he got older, his appearance became even more beautiful, befitting a member of royalty. I also polished myself in various ways to become a woman worthy of him.
But since enrolling in the academy, he started interacting with Mary Sue a lot, and even though he had a fiancée (me), he would often be seen holding her hand, going on solo trips with her to collect materials for her alchemy magic. When he fell into the lake with her during class, he carried her to her room in a princess hug like Eccles.
To top it all off, she became friends with other famous people at the academy like Ash, Chartreuse, Eccles and Silva… and even though they have almost publicly declared their love for her, His Highness still said that he wanted to be with her, and even agreed to the duel, snarling at me that he had ‘never loved me’.
It is not surprising that many men would be attracted to a charming woman, but after I was completely vilified by Ash, Eccles and Silva during the duel and excessively restrained by Chartreuse, His Highness mocked me that I was treated suitably and flirted with Mary Sue in public (+ in front of me) after she reprimanded him, telling her that she was “too kind”.
—Alright, I’m starting to feel like I don’t care what this man thinks of me.
Although I was unexpectedly shaken by his words of rejection when we met in person, and the information that he would be starring in a play, but now that we’ve met face to face again and I was able to confirm my determination, I was able to move on.
At that time, the result of my 10 years long love were the words of rejection, so I got sick of everything. However, ever since I was saved by Lord Clo and the others, I’ve calmed down a lot. To start with, I feel like those four months are more important to me than the last 10 years. It’s selfish, but I’ve decided to selfishly be happy, so let me move forward again.
I took off my glasses, that I was told I didn’t have to take off, took off my hat, left my hair, that was set by Amber, who told me that it looked good on me, and turned towards His Highness as I was.
Lord Clo and Kriemhild looked worried, but when I let them know with my expression that I was okay, they allowed me to take a step forward.
“I still think that it is impolite, so I will take them off. Once again, how do you do, Your Highness? I am relieved to find you in good health.”
“Yeah, all thanks to you. To be more exact, I’ve been able to fully enjoy my school now that the burden is gone.”
“I am delighted to hear that. Many people say that the memories of school life are a treasure. I shall pray that you lead such a school life, Your Highness.”
“I would love to do that, but a jealous woman who I just can’t seem to get rid of is damaging that treasure. Personally, I would like to get rid of her before I meet Mary.”
“I must apologize about the part of ‘getting rid of me’. As I have my husband with me, I cannot act selfishly. And as for my apology to Your Highness and her, I will do it at some point. However, you are the star of the play. I will not be able to apologize satisfactorily if you are pressed for time.”
As I bowed, the people around quietly stirred and His Highness’ eyes became even sharper with disgust.
The surroundings reacted to my apology, while His Highness seemed surprised at me calmly saying that I would apologize.
His Highness looked around at the people around me, and since Gray was too young and he knew Burnt, he decided that Lord Clo must have been my husband, and looked at him closely.
“Are you Violet’s husband? I’ve only heard that she got married…”
“Yes, my apologies for greeting you belatedly.”
Lord Clo took a step forward and bowed to His Highness.
…? For a moment I felt like Lord Clo was looking at His Highness with a hateful expression. It was not due to me being insulted, but rather due to looking at His Highness’ face, as if he saw something else…
“I am Clo Heartfield, the third son of Baron Heartfield. I currently serve as the lord of a land by the name of Shiki. I apologize for having to greet you at such a place.”
“Hmm, Baron Clo, huh? With a woman like this—wait, did you say the third son of the Heartfields?”
“… Yes, I am the third son of Baron Hearfield and a graduate of this academy, Your Highness.”
“… I see.”
However, next, His Highness looked at Lord Clo as if he was surprised by something. Although, he quickly recollected himself and his expression turned into exasperation.
His Highness did not seem to know about Lord Clo from his earlier reaction, so what was he reacting to…?
“You’re a match made in heaven, Violet. To think that you would marry the person who tried to kill my older brother Carmine.”
“… What?”
His Highness looked at Lord Clo and spat out those words.
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