The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 185:

Shenanigan chapter?

-Mr.Graverobber

First Day

Fathers 25th anniversary of his coronation.

It is a nationwide event. Each city holds festivals in celebration on that day but the imperial capital alone is different.

The festival at the imperial capital started three days before the ceremony and it will continue even after the ceremony ends.

And today is three days before the ceremony.

It means that the imperial capitals festival has started.

Of course, the ceremony did not officially begin yet. Even so, since the city has already gone into the festival mode, the castle will have to give an appropriate response.

Since this is only the first day, Father will not be coming out yet. Instead, our guests, the dignitaries from various countries will show themselves to the people.

That being said, not every one of them would do that.

In consideration of the sentiment of our people, the Lord of Cornix Dominion turned the offer down. The elf dignitary didnt want to appear in public and the Sokal empire dignitary said that he doesnt feel well and refused to appear.

However, for the Empire, there is no loss for getting rejected by them.

There are two people that the Empire absolutely wants to show to the people and those two will almost certainly not refuse.

Look! Its Saint-sama!

Is that the Celestial Princess beside her!?

Long live the Saint! Long live the Empire!

Celestial Princess-sama!!

Appearing on the castles balcony are Leticia and Orihime.

Appearing after them are Eva, Julio, and William. People are less excited about their arrival than the previous two but that is inevitable.

Saint Leticia and Orihime the Celestial Princess is well known throughout the continent. Their popularity is high even in the Empire.

With the twos presence, they would overshadow the other dignitaries. I suppose the dignitary from Sokal didnt like that.

Even so, Eva and Julio who still came out despite that are excellent. One could say that William is good at human relations as well.

Well, in the case of William, he might think that since the Saint is coming out herself, he cant afford to not show up though.

Saint Leticia played an active role in the Kingdoms war against the United Kingdom.

Eleven years ago, the Kingdom was at war with the Empire and they managed to maintain their frontline with the support of the Principality of Albatro. However, due to that, their national power declined and they were invaded by many foreign countries with the United Kingdom at the helm.

In the situation where the Kingdom suffered losses on many fronts, Saint Leticia appeared.

Despite the overwhelming advantage the United Kingdom had, they repeatedly faced with defeat after defeat. In the end, they couldnt gain any more territory on the mainland aside from the Dominion.

If Leticia didnt appear, the three superpowers of the continent might have changed.

It is no wonder that William feels some sort of rivalry with Leticia.

Well, in consideration of the relationship between their countries, their standing positions are far apart.

Orihime and Leticia are standing at the center while William stands a little further away on their left with Eva and Julio on their right.

Of course, since the dignitaries are showing their faces to the public, the princes and princess who were assigned to take care of them also came out.

Since Orihime and Leticia are standing at the center, I and Leo are standing slightly behind them.

Leticia-sama. Are you tired? You have just finished a long trip, if you are tired then you could head bac!?

I silently step on Leos foot since he was being pointlessly polite to Leticia who is waving her hand at the people.

Leo gives me a look that says What are you doing!? but that is my line here.

Have you listened to anything I told you?

But I have to be careful of her health!

And I am telling you thats no good. We are here to take care of them. It is our job to provide them with a comfortable space. She didnt ask for you because she wants such a stiff reception. I already told you that right?

I heard you the first time but

If you heard me then put it into practice. What going back inside? No matter how you look at her, she is enjoying looking at the people right.

But she might be tired.

If shes tired then she will say it herself. Shes not a child so just treat her like you would an old friend already.

Even if you say friendI only spent a few days with her five years ago.moreover, she is the saint you know?

Its not to the level of worshipping but he probably idolized her quite a bit.

The inviolable existence that should not be approached. That must be the way he thinks of her.

That doesnt matter. Are you a person who judges someone based on their standing?

But.

Seriously, why are you so useless at a time like this.

While being amazed at my own brother, I shifted my eyes to Orihime.

Orihime is waving at the people while listening to their cheers. She is waving both of her hands while leaning herself forward on the balcony.

Orihime. Thats dangerous you know.

Mumu? Is that so? I can just catch myself with a barrier if I fall, you know?

That would give people a scare.

Muuuu, cant be helped then.

Saying so, Orihime steps slightly away from the railing.

Like this. You do it too.

Thats impossible!? Leticia-sama is different from Orihime-sama right!

Orihime is the Celestial Princess you know.

Their personality is different!

You are so troublesome. Whatever, just start by saying her name without honorifics.

I cant just address Saint-sama without honorifics!?

Attempting to draw the line, Leo repeatedly shakes his head.

Thats like Leo. In a time like this, it is really a bad manner to forcefully shorten the distance but since Leticia herself wishes for it, theres no other choice.

Just try treating her like Finne.

Shes different from Finne-san..I am used to dealing with a noble lady but Leticia-sama is different.

Its because of that huh. You are bad at this because normally the ladies would just approach you themselves. Thats why you are troubled at a time like this.

Thats unrelated, and I am not being approached by any noble ladies you know.

So you didnt notice huh. How sinful of you.

Saying so, since we are not making any progress, I decided to resort to a forceful method.

Dont think badly of me, little brother.

Saint Leticia.

Yes?

Can you see the big mansion over there?

Ahh, yes. I can see it.

Actually, theres a demon living there. Can you purify it during your time in the capital? Personally if possible.

Thats right, thats right. Theres a demon living there! I dont know how many times she made me cry already!

Orihime joined in on my conversation.

Then, unknowingly, she muttered the forbidden word.

If you are the Saint then you should be able to purify her. You can purify everything about that cutting board demon!

That is overkill.

Thinking so, I heard a loud noise coming from behind.

Elna, who was standing there as our escort, is flying toward us with a loud noise.

Seeing Elna whose expression is not one that a girl should be showing to others coming at us, Orihimes ears and tail started to shake as she hides behind me.

Dont move, Arnold! The demon will see me!

You idiot! Dont make me your shield! You were the one who angered her right!

You were the one who started that topic didnt you!?

While saying so, we slowly get away from Leticia.

One reason is to escape from Elnas terrifying gaze, another is to prompt Leo to do his best.

As I give Leo a small wink, Leo returns with an expression that says What is happening!?. Seeing him being so panicked is rare.

Cant be helped then. I guess I will have to lend him a little help huh.

Saint Leticia. Ahh, its so troublesome to attach Saint to your name every time so how about we drop that?

Fufu, please, feel free.

Then, Leticia. If you have any questions about the imperial capital please feel free to ask Leo. Even though he looks like this, he is still an honorary general of the imperial capital garrison. He should know a lot about the capital you know.

Is that true? Then Prince Leonard. What is that building over there?

Eh, Ah, that is..

Then, the conversation between the two started.

The rest will depend on Leos effort.

I think that he was able to talk with her a little bit more familiarly. Its probably because the existence of Leticia inside Leo is just too big.

Still, I managed to damage that wall a little for him. That is the most I can do.

Well, Leo will do something about this himself.

The problem now is on my side.

Al?Do you have anything to say for yourself?

Arnold!? That woman, she is smiling! How terrifying! So she is really a demon huh!?

Dont add fuel to the fire!? Wait! Elna! Listen to me!

If you want to talk then we can do it inside. Third Knight Corp, His Highness, and Her Grace are not feeling well so I will take them back inside.

WhaTT!? I want the people to praise me more!

That is already enough. The people will be delighted with the Saint alone. Lets head back, Your Highness, Your Grace. Also, please do tell me in detail about this demon you talked about.

Listening to Elnas frosty voice, mine and Orihimes body tremble at the same time.

After that, I and Orihime had to sit down in the seiza position and receive a sermon from her.

In the meantime, I was worried about Leo and Leticia. After all, the distance between them is not shortened yet.

The fact that I can hear laughter from them might be that he has grown even if slightly.

Al! Are you listening!?

I am, I am but.hey, Elna. My legs are already getting numb.

I dont care! Just sit there and listen to the history of the Brave House! You will know how foolish it is to treat me like a demon!

But Arnold started it..

Oi, dont just push the blame on me.

But its true!

While shifting the blame to each other, we stuck in seiza for a while after that.