(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

Chapter 22

twenty two. Where is Lars

“In this case, it seems that the son of Duke Lars Drroid is pulling the strings behind the scenes.”
"Eh, eh!?! Lars-sama!?"
　
　In a salon room with a barrier.
　Miss Serena was the only one who responded to me when I told her solemnly.
　
"... I knew about it a week ago."
"Your Majesty the King gave you a hint, didn't you?"
　
　I can almost hear a voice saying, "What are you doing now?" I know that Harold knows because he was present at the dinner with Elizabeth. Raphael, who shrewdly sits next to Miss Serena, must have heard about it via Father → Domenick-dono.
　But it took me a week to accept the fact that Elizabeth was in love with Lars. Shouldn't she be kind and caring?
　When I was glaring at the two of them with moist eyes, Miss Serena started panicking, so I cleared my throat.
　
“Lars is two years older than me. She is a student in the same class as Miss Serena.
“I see……!!”
　
　Miss Serena nodded while still taking a fighting pose. She told me that in the presence of nobles she was so tense that her body crouched.
　Every time Rafael casually closed the distance between them, Miss Serena, who was getting smaller and driven to the other side of the sofa, pitifully signaled to Harold. Harold silently made Raphael stand up and took another seat. He should change the seat of Miss Serena, but Raphael just looks disappointed and doesn't care.
　
"Ah, I'm sorry, no, I'm sorry, thank you."
　
　Even Harold, the son of the Earl, was nervous and thanked him, while Miss Serena took a deep breath.
　
“Um, if you say that Lars-sama is using my novel, there are a few things that come to mind. It was Mr. Lars. I remember being very surprised when the subject of my novel came up.”
“Lars-sama may have been the one who popularized it among the nobility. This is from memory, but it seems that Lars-sama said at dinner parties and parties that he wanted to see ''Otsusei'' in a play. ”
　
　Harold added to Miss Serena's testimony.
　I see, whereenthusiastic fanIdiotI thought it was a play, but if the Duke family with connections to the royal family supported it, the guilt would have been light.
　
"Lady Serena, what else do you have?"
"Hahahaha, what else..."
　
　I said there are a few that come to mind, so there are more.
　However, Miss Serena glances at my face while still in a fighting pose. Subtle consideration included in the line of sight.
　Ah, this is a bad feeling.
　
"Well, I think that Lars-sama is favored by Elizabeth-sama..."
"……know"
　
　Ah, I guess so. That's right.
　I was too scared to listen to the contents of the letter, but it was decided that if he still sent me a sticky letter of apology. The fact that the Duke of La Montlievre is writing a reply on her behalf means that it is not the end of the story that Elizabeth has forgiven. In other words, Lars' purpose is to build a relationship beyond the apology.
　After a week of frustration, I gave up. But hearing it from the mouth of a third party gives me mixed feelings.
　
"Why are you so upset because another man likes your fiancée?"
“His Highness is causing a lot of trouble…”
"Ah, even though it's a story from the past, can't you forgive someone other than yourself for being Elizabeth-sama's husband candidate? Or do you not want to think that someone other than yourself understands her charm?"
"Either way, it's a desire to monopolize that makes me worry."
"I'm sorry, you two."
　
　Raphael and Harold had a long conversation, which was rare, and he dissed me. Isn't she a close candidate for you? Stand me up Please tell me she was comforting me.
　By the way, the cause of the upset was both things Raphael said.
　Miss Serena has a very worried look on her face, so I keep my spirits up and keep my expression.
　
"So how did you know?"
“As I told you earlier, Lars-sama was talking about my novel.
"..."
"If His Highness the Crown Prince is one hundred, about one hundred and three times..."
"what……"
　
　Are you saying that I lost? No, I was trying to avoid contact with Elizabeth. He was saving because he didn't want to stare too much. That's why, if I hadn't just lost, and there hadn't been any commotion, I would have spent break time at school with Elizabeth, and I would have stared at her about 10,000 times.
　Since I was fired up just a few dozen seconds ago, my expression remained calm, but when I crossed my arms and stopped moving, Miss Serena looked like she was going to cry.
　
"I-I'm sorry, as expected, this is..."
"No, please don't worry about it. It was the information I needed to confirm Mr. Lars' motives."
"Then it's fine, but..."
　
　Miss Serena, who was encouraged by Harold, glanced at me, making me smile. She screams and screams somehow hurts her.
　
"So, about the important thing about Lars-sama's behavior. It seems that he hasn't been to school for the past few months."
　
　At Harold's words, Miss Serena turned around and nodded.
　
"Yes. Mr. Lars is currently recuperating from an illness.domestic educationhome schoolThere was an explanation from the teacher when you switched to
"It's just that I have nothing to do with the troubles at the school."
　
　He would manipulate Miss Ulysses and claim that Lars himself knew nothing.
　
“Ah, but it seems like you’ll be attending an adult party… I was given a seating chart, and your name was at the top.”
"law"
“Do you really want to see the climax scene live? It might be perfect to set a trap.”
　
　Rafael puts my heart into words.
　Without answering Miss Serena who was making a strange face, Raphael turned a sharp gaze straight at me.
　
"Have you made up your mind?"
"……of course"
　
　I really hate it.
　I need one more piece of conclusive proof—proof that Miss Ulysse and Lars are connected behind the scenes.
　Invite their vigilance to bring it out. That's why I think the scenario is progressing smoothly.
　The next development is a conversation event between me and Miss Ulysse. Through a casual conversation, the crown prince comes into contact with the purity of the protagonist's heart, and the two become close. …… Just thinking about it makes me dizzy.
　However, it's an event that I hate so much, so if I do it, Lars should be convinced of the success of the operation.
　
　Miss Serena, who is the author and naturally familiar with the scenario, is watching over me with an indescribable face.
　However, in order to drag Lars to the party, Miss Ulysse must be defeated.
　
"I will use any means necessary to crush those who are enemies of this kingdom. That is my resolution as the next king."
"Are you serious?"
"No matter what you do, I will crush anyone who tries to tear the relationship between me and Elizabeth. I will never forgive you."
　
　That's the answer I've come up with over the past week. ……It’s not something to say arrogantly.
　Harold's gaze was as cold as ever.
　Miss Serena is clapping her hands with a yellow voice. Umu, please make use of her impression in her next love story.
　Damn, Raphael laughed. Let me tell you.
　
"Then I'll keep Edward and Lukes away from Ulysse for a while☆"
"I asked you."
　
　No matter what, the counterattack has begun.