Chapter 10

What on earth is this?

It seems that Lord Alvin, despite being engaged to Princess Laila of the Kingdom of Nartonia, was kissing Lady Isabella.

How could he call me a thief after doing something like this?

More importantly, isn't this a huge scandal? According to rumors, Princess Laila absolutely does not tolerate infidelity... There are even stories that she personally leads the army to purge traitors, which is like a joke.

If such a hot-tempered person gets angry, it won't end well for Lord Alvin, and I doubt Lady Isabella will be spared either.

Moreover, if we get into a conflict with the powerful Kingdom of Nartonia, it will be a very troublesome situation.

"Prince Alvin, you have disappointed me. Shouldn't you reflect on your own actions before insulting us?"

Lord Fernando clearly harbors a strong dislike for Lord Alvin.

Of course, he would. If a friend suddenly started spouting contemptuous words, and then it turned out they had caused a huge scandal...

If you wanted to complain, you should have done it to yourself in the mirror...

"Th-That's not true! It's a misunderstanding! Isabella was upset! Because you betrayed her! I, I was just comforting her! It was a platonic kiss! Definitely not cheating!"

I feel dizzy from not understanding anything. At the very least, if it's a lie, deny the kiss. Comforting someone with a kiss sounds creepy and unpleasant. And the fact that it happened multiple times... What is Lady Isabella thinking? She must know that I didn't steal her fiancé, so she can't really want to be comforted. I really don't understand.

"Prince Alvin, do you think your excuses will work with Princess Laila? As a public figure, you should be held accountable, or it will set a bad example for your subjects..."

"S-Shut up! A thief like you has no right to speak! It's all because you hurt Isabella! Take responsibility!"

That's a ridiculous argument. To blame us for your own indiscretions...

I'm starting to feel tired of dealing with Prince Alvin.

To call me a thief when you're in a bind—this person really doesn't seem to care about us at all...

"Prince Alvin, I want you to show respect to my fiancé. If you continue to insult us, I have no choice but to involve His Majesty. We need to have a proper discussion."

Since he won't stop calling me a thief, Lord Fernando has decided to involve His Majesty in the discussion. Yes, my father should also be involved. He knows that Lady Isabella said she hates the countryside.

"W-Why is my father involved!? W-What? My father...? C-Come to think of it, does he know about Laila...?"

"Ha! He does know! He is quite angry and has ordered you to return immediately!"

"O-O-O-O-O! M-My father is angry? W-W-W-W-W!"

This is so vulgar. Please don't dirty Lord Fernando's house... Of course, His Majesty would know. Did you forget about that in your panic?

"Good timing. Sylvia, I'm sorry, but we need to go to the capital. I can't just sit by as a border lord."

"Yes. I can't stay silent either. I will talk to my sister."

So, just when I had finally gotten used to life in the border region, I have to return to the capital. I will make sure to hear Lady Isabella's true intentions, including the matter with Prince Alvin...

"O-O-O-O-O!"

"Looks like we need to clean up first."

"Lord Fernando, you were a good friend to Prince Alvin..."

Alvin, it seems everything is out in the open. The next part is from Isabella's perspective.

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