Chapter 29 My Hand, Release It
Why did this happen…?
I look up to the sky and shun this cruel world.
「What’s wrong, Saint.」
「No, it’s nothing, Prince.」
I hide my melancholy in my heart and show a refreshing smile at my companion. That person is Eria, a prince of this country who appeared at the audience with the king and denied the existence of a saint.
Why do I have to act together with this guy? My own desire? No, it’s not.
Sure, I’m looking for a convenient guy and aiming for money and status. But, I will never do something stupid like aiming for a prince.
First, there are many competitors. With my beautiful appearance and perfect acting, I could win the competition. However, it is quite possible to be resented by other competitors in the process. It’s best not to be resented.
Also, even if I win the competition, it will be hard even after I get money and status.
It’s the prince’s consort, you know? I absolutely can’t have an easy life. I’ll definitely have to learn ettiquette and manners as a prince’s bride, and I’ll being seen all the time.
I want to live a leisure life, not the opposite. Moreover, there are public affairs. Why do I have to spend time and hardships even though that’s not for myself? No thanks.
In such an important position, there is a danger of being assassinated. Exactly, all pain and no benefit.
As for luxury, it’s drawn from the citizen’s taxes. It means that if I’m doing something too showy, there’s a chance of a revolt happen and then I’ll be killed
Besides……
「Hmph, don’t worry. Even if someone come attacking, I’ll protect you.」
Eria shows a smug face next to me.
……I don’t like his personality.
No, it’s not that his personality is rotten. But, how should I put it… I feel like his egotistic is too strong. To be honest, I get tired of being near such beings.
If it’s a person that can’t manage real intentions and public attitude, I can’t escape from mental exhaustion. That being said, being together with someone like Alistar is a no.
「That’s reassuring, Prince.」
Well, let’s escape using this prince as a decoy when something happens. I’m not particularly good at exercising, so I’ll be troubled if he can’t at least buy me time that much. Or rather, he makes me go out even though I don’t want to, it’s natural to do that much.
I want to be a meat wall and keep my safety.
「Now, let’s go. The enrolment test for the Royal Capital Theater Troupe is about to start.」
Yes, I was unwillingly walking in the royal capital at night because of this stupid prince. Why do I have to walk around at an unsafe night?
Well, as expected of a prince, there are guards following so I don’t think there’s much danger, but… normally, I don’t want to going out at night with a man that I don’t like.
In such time, I’m usually make fun of Alistar to ease my mind, but recently I haven’t been able to meet him. That’s because I have an education as a saint. I really hate it.
According to Herge, he doesn’t seem to have escaped yet… well, it’s Alistar we’re talking about. I don’t know when he will escape. That’s why I’m asking him to pay attention to Alistar’s movements.
I absolutely won’t let you escape… only you…!!
I renewing my determination while being dragged by the prince.
……My hand, release it.
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Then, I was brought to the theater by Eria… but what seems to be done here seems to be an entrance test.
……Why don’t you bring me when they’re doing a regular play?
Well, it’s not that I want to see it, and Eria has his duty as a prince in the daytime…… After all, unless I’m conceited, I’m somewhat favored by the area …?
Kuh…! I certainly want to parasitize a man with reasonable economic, but I don’t want a prince level…!
I have to somehow make him hates me… no, it’s no good if he hates me. I have to make him lost interest in me……
「There, young men and women with good prospects are gathering with hope for the future. They are men and women who work hard while holding hope, exactly to be called a good youth. I want you, a Saint, to know there are citizens like them.」
Is that so. My future is more important than the future of these strangers. I mean, I don’t really like seeing sparkling people. It’s somehow makes me irritated.
Haa…… I wonder if this will end early?
I don’t want an education as a saint at the Royal Castle, but I can get a good life that I can’t have in the village. At least I can enjoy that much.
「Yes, I’ll do my best as a saint.」
I want to do my best just for myself though.
「…No, that’s not enough.」
「Ha?」
Crap. My wording towards the prince became loose by mistake. But, I can’t help it. That’s because Eria held my hand for some reason.
Ugyaaaaaaaa!! His body warmth is disgustiiiiing!!
I’m sitting in a theater chair so I can’t escape. There were so many parents and the likes that the theater was full, but it’s been a long time so there’s not many guest. But, I still couldn’t get up and escape.
「Not just as a Saint, I want you to support the country…」
「Well, um… I’m planning to serve the country, you know?」
It’s a lie. I don’t have that kind of feeling. But, I can’t help but lie to escape from this unpleasant situation…!
When I try to naturally release my hands, Eria holds it even stronger. S-stooooop!
「Not only that. ……Listen, Saint… no, Magali. I’ll say it only once, so listen carefully.」
I-I don’t want to hear iiit!! I’m sure he’s going to say something I don’t like!
This bad feeling is the same as when Alistar was watching me while grinning! Nothing good come from it!!
「Listen, Magali. I…」
S-stoooooooooooooooop!!
That was when I really wanted to raise my voice.
「Your Highness.」
The savior who entered between me and Eria was a knight who that escorted us.
「…What? It was a very important moment though?」
No, don’t worry about it, it’s not important at all.
Even though he was angry, the knight simply bowed down, without showing any signs of faltering.
「Forgive my rudeness, but his Majesty has called you.」
「From father?」
King, naisu!! I thought you were a bastard because you made me a saint, but I’ll raise your evaluation a bit!
As expected, even Eria cannot go against orders from his father, the king.
「…I’m sorry, Saint. It looks like there’s something urgent.」
「No, please don’t mind me.」
Eria sigh regrettably, but I am smiling.
Please hurry go somewhere else, by all means.
「Someday, I’ll say it. Next time, when we’re alone with no distractions.」
However, he smiled at the end and went out saying something that was only a nightmare for me.
Hieeee.
My body trembles unconsciously. Give me a break…
「Haa… I’m tired.」
I put my weight on the back and look up at the ceiling.
Haa… if something like this will keep happening, I won’t last long as a saint. After all, I have to quickly think some reason to decline…
When I thought so, what came to my ears was the voice of the people who were desperately playing a drama to enter the troupe.
「I guess I’ll see it a bit.」
I’m not really interested, but sometimes there’s nothing I do during break.
The test is nearing its end, leaving only one person. And there are almost no people in the spectator seats, so I can relax.
Then, I welcoming the woman who do the test.
「…I’m Silk. Please treat me well.」
She has a short hair, her face is well-ordered but she looks unsociable. She said so and bowed.
Hmph, I win.
