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

chapter 76

13. Troublesome Things Come Again (Part 1)

　My gaze was drawn to the steward who opened the door with permission to enter.
　
　Speaking of "Ricardo-sama", who has such an urgent response from the steward, there is only one person.
　Ricardo Luis Valeron--The king of the great country Neve, which borders our country to the south. He is a good-looking man with tanned skin, long dark red hair, a high nose, and a sharp look in his eyes. He is thirty-three years old.
　
　Nieve isour countryUlharaIn addition to the vast territory, which may be five times as large, the warm climate throughout the year produces abundant food, and naturally people gather. Neighboring countries cannot be ignored as a large country with well-developed commerce and industry and a network of transportation covering every corner of the country.
　When I was young, I went to visit my mother several times to see how she was doing, and Ricardo-dono, who was the crown prince at the time, often visited the royal palace. Without siblings, I became attached to Ricardo-dono's bright temperament. That's why I was able to remember her without losing her memory.
　
　But now, at this timing as if I had planned it...
　
“It seems that Ricardo-sama entered the country from Milford Seki and is heading here.”
"Perhaps he knew that my power had weakened. He's still quick to hear."
　
　Mother says while raising her eyebrows.
　e?
　
“Does that mean that you really aimed for this opportunity, not by chance?”
"Ricardo has scouts lurking along the border, so if there's anything unusual, he'll hear it right away."
"Huh? Is Ricardo your enemy?"
"No, they are not enemies. Vincent, what do you say to Ricardo, who played with you well? It's just troublesome."
　
　While making corrections that weren't followed up at all, my mother waved her hands.
　
“There is a protective barrier on the border to prevent bad people from passing through.
"... you treat me like an enemy, right?"
　
　No answer. Her mother put her hand on her waist and gestured that she was in trouble. She pretends not to hear.
　Certainly, the king of a neighboring country invading another country without permission is a serious problem, and depending on the situation, it can be taken as a declaration of war, so it is extremely serious. It is only natural that the steward is in a hurry.
　However, I just realized that my mother is talking about Ricardo-dono, and I have a really bad feeling about it.
　
　After thinking for a while, my mother put her hand on my shoulder.
　A feeling that the premonition hits the mark.
　
“Vincent, please go and meet Ricardo with Miss Elizabeth.”
　
　on second thoughts.
　Lars grabbed hold of Elizabeth's dress as if he had just left and pointed to the door leading to the main entrance. I know that feeling all too well.
　
"Mother"
"I can't leave the royal palace because I have to take care of His Majesty the King."
"You said it was troublesome just now, didn't you?"
“Come to think of it, Vincent, weren’t you just thinking about being rude to me?”
"...I will go"
　
　Having lost in seconds to my smiling mother, I turned around to see Elizabeth.
　
"...Is it okay?"
"Of course. If His Highness Vincent is here, I will come too."
　
　Elizabeth answered with a smile and had no hesitation. She was summoned to the royal palace all of a sudden and had been caught up in some incomprehensible trouble.
　I feel like worshiping with tears involuntarily.
　
“Then Harold and Lars will be enough for the escorts.
"I'll get you a carriage."
　
　A steward goes out to my words. As I was about to continue after that, I stopped.
　Come to think of it, it is.
　
“Is it okay if I keep the fact that my father is lying down a secret?”
"I don't need it. I know something happened when my barrier lost its effectiveness. And as I said earlier, Ricardo is not an enemy."
"Then--"
"Not even an ally."
　
　As if to shoot through hope, this time the mother told her once and for all.
　
"You'll know when you meet me."
　
　Add meaningful words.
　
　
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　An hour after the steward's report.
　Elizabeth and I were riding in a carriage to welcome Ricardo Luis Valeron, King of Nieve.
　
　……Or rather, I noticed after we left that the situation was rather imminent.
　Due to the resurrection of an incomprehensible magic beast and the use of incomprehensible magic, the king is lying down, and the mother, who seems to have been the ultimate weapon of our country, has halved her magical power. The crown prince has lost his knowledge, and in a tangible way, he has become a piece of junk.
　Under these circumstances, we welcome the king of the large country Nive, who has entered the country without permission.
　
　If one mistake is made, it could become a serious international problem.
　My mother said that I would understand if I met her, but... I remember having him play with me, but honestly I don't remember much about how Ricardo-dono behaved at other times. Rather, even though he was a guest, he didn't seem to be in the royal palace much...
　
　As I was deep in thought, I heard the panicked voice of the coachman. Then, a shadow crosses her sight and she raises her face.
　While Elizabeth and I were traveling by carriage, I dispatched Harold alone to inform Ricardo-dono that we were heading there. He must have successfully found the carriage of Nive somewhere on the highway and returned.
　Thinking that, I looked out the window and――
　I opened my mouth wide open.
　
　It wasn't Harold who was there. As for who?
　
"Yo Vincent, it's been years."
　
　A person with long hair tied up in a single strand--King Ricardo was riding Harold's horse and running alongside the carriage.