I Possessed The Villain’s Childhood Friend - I Possessed The Villain’s Childhood Friend chapter 71

71 – Declaration of breakup – 1

‘Because I want to become Reina’s knight.’

“As expected, Ike, you always exceed my expectations.”

Leon couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Other people would be surprised that Leon had this kind of side, but luckily there was no one else in the room.

“In this case, it would be better to change the method a little.”

Leon originally intended to end quietly.

Originally, breakups between nobles are not particularly uncommon.

In the first place, arranged marriage itself is influenced by factions and is achieved through interests.

If you put this differently, it means that even if something goes wrong, the breakup is easily established.

Of course, it will change a little when it rises to the level of the imperial family or the second duke.

“What should I do?”

Unless it is normal to break up a marriage, it is natural for scandals to arise.

No, even if you break up your marriage normally, scandals arise in the social world.

Leon knew that fact better than anyone else.

When he was young, he suffered from a horse fever and couldn’t even lead a decent life.

I was simply sick, but how many scandals have arisen.

In fact, Jeong Do’s story was light, that he was hiding because he had no talent as a crown prince.

As soon as the news of the breakup with Reina was announced, it was certain that for a while, only this topic would be discussed in the social world.

But Leon was already prepared, so it didn’t matter at all.

And he had already completed some preparations for it.

“… That would be the best.”

This is the best way to end the story.

Leon thought so, lowered his head and smiled.

★

“Miss Reina. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to break off the engagement with me when the second semester starts.”

I was at a loss for words when I saw Your Highness smiling and speaking plainly.

The reason I came to see Your Highness today was to ask for a breakup.

I already knew what this meant.

It was a story that could not be helped even if His Highness went to visit his father in anger.

So, I thought I would do my best to help Her Highness, no matter what request she asked.

But I didn’t expect that request to be related to breaking up engagements.

“… Majesty. Can you explain what you mean?”

Maybe we should consider it fortunate.

It was as if my burden had been relieved.

If there was a problem, it was that I could guess why Her Highness proposed breaking up the engagement.

As the Crown Princess, she faithfully received her lessons.

I also attended several banquets with Her Highness.

But that was all.

The number of times I met alone with Her Highness was so small that I could count in my head.

Even if he participated in the banquet, he did only what he had to do and returned to his home.

To be honest, it felt more like an acquaintance than an engagement relationship.

Even after she entered Arcana, this sense of distance did not change much.

And the cause was all me.

Of course, there were several incidents.

But I knew better than anyone else that I couldn’t use them as excuses.

“You mean it? When the second semester begins, he wants to break off the engagement.”

“That, I would like to hear the reason.”

It might be comfortable to nod her head quietly.

But I didn’t want to turn a blind eye to my mistakes.

After hearing the reason clearly, I thought I should apologize to Your Highness.

However, the words that came out of Her Highness’s mouth were unexpected.

“Yura Lee. Actually, I don’t even know.”

“… What is that?”

“Let’s be honest. Miss Rayna. Do you have feelings for me as a member of the opposite s*x? First of all, I don’t have one.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Don’t apologize. It’s okay to tell the truth.”

Is it really okay to believe that?

Even with such doubts, I answered honestly.

“Neither do I.”

“Isn’t it? In the first place, our engagement was an arranged marriage, so it’s a natural story. We weren’t close friends when we were young, and we didn’t meet each other often, so there’s no way I’d have that kind of feeling.”

His Highness continued talking quietly and slowly.

“First of all, I will apologize. I recently researched what kind of home environment Ms. Reina grew up in and how she has been since she stopped seeing Ike after the dance competition.”

When I heard that, I felt cold sweat running down my back.

I still sometimes imagine how I would be seen by others when I was away from my family and others.

Every time I did that, there was never a single good result.

What will His Highness say?

Did you propose to break up the engagement after seeing my appearance at that time?

If that happens, the family’s reputation will….

“I was convinced after seeing the results of that investigation.”

It was His Majesty’s incomprehensible words that broke those thoughts.

“Breaking up with me is the way for you to be happy.”

“… Yes?”

“What I said earlier is true. I’ve never had feelings for you as a member of the opposite s*x. But apart from that, I think of them as friends.”

Friends.

A somewhat awkward name came out of Her Highness’s mouth.

“I think if this engagement goes on and you and I get married, we’ll probably have a pretty good life. A relationship where we do our best in each other’s work at a reasonable distance.”

But, Your Highness continued.

“I don’t think that would make me happy.”

It was a neat assertion that might be considered heartless.

However, there was me who sympathized with Your Highness’ words in my heart.

“As a friend, I want you to be happy, Miss Raina. This is a breakup proposal for that.”

“….”

“There shouldn’t be much of a problem since we’ve done the work in advance, but anyway, if this fact spreads, both you and I will suffer from a scandal. But I’m prepared for that and I’m telling you.”

His Highness was smiling, but his gaze was serious. Just enough to know for sure that you’re sincere.

At that appearance, the hesitation I had until now disappears.

The moment when even the last remaining hesitation was completely burned away.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

I got up from my seat and bowed my head.

“It may sound unfortunate, but please don’t get engaged to Ike right away.”

“Yes? What is that?”

I could feel the heat rising in my face.

“You like Ike, don’t you?”

Certainly that’s true, but I wasn’t thinking about getting engaged at all.

How dare you say such a thing?

What qualifications does a woman give up even her family’s reputation to follow her own feelings?

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Perhaps even if I wanted it, the Duke of Axus wouldn’t accept it.

“… I have no intention of doing that.”

“Well, if it was Miss Reina, that would be it. Oh, and one. I have another request.”

“Yes. I will follow.”

I already didn’t have the option of saying no to me.

As Your Highness said, no matter how much you prepare, it is only natural that a scandal will arise if you break up your engagement.

When it reaches the level of the imperial family and the second duke family, the scale of the scandal becomes even greater.

Your Majesty must have already guessed the reason I came today.

What kind of request I was going to make, and that you still haven’t asked.

It’s clear that you know that I like Ike.

In that case, even knowing that, he proposed breaking up the engagement first, and there was no way I could refuse the request.

“I originally intended to proceed quietly with this breakup. Of course, it would be more comfortable for us that way.”

Did you think?

“You mean you’ve changed your mind now?”

“Yes. I’m sorry, but I want to increase the scale a little. I heard a little of what Ike said to Duke Rickard back then.”

A story Ike told his father.

Among them, remarks that would have an impact when the engagement was broken off.

‘Because I want to become a knight for Reina.’

No matter how much I thought about it, that was the only comment.

And if Your Highness is aware of that statement, it must mean that the contents of that conversation are already spreading in the social world.

That must have been the reason for the engagement story with Ike earlier.

I didn’t mean to do that, but if I get engaged to Ike again soon after breaking up with Her Highness.

I’m sure that remark will get even worse than now.

“When I return to Arcana, I intend to challenge Ike to a duel. The reason must, of course, be related to this breakup.”

“… Will Ike accept the challenge to the duel?”

“Accept. Must.”

There was firm conviction in Her Highness’s eyes.

“So when I challenge Ike to a duel, Miss Reina, please don’t stop me. I’ll take care of the story.”

“… All right. Then would it be all right if I ask you one last question?”

“As much as you like.”

“That, the story Ike told his father and Your Highness challenge Ike to a duel to increase the scale. I wonder if there is any causal relationship between them.”

“… Miss Rayna. You must have noticed already?”

His Highness had an expressionless face that gave me goosebumps.

“The current Ike is strange.”

And I couldn’t help but nod my head at the words that followed.

★

“It’s been a while.”

Overcoming the stiffness in my back and getting off the carriage, what I saw was a huge building, Arcana’s dormitory.

“Brother. Then I will go back.”

“You worked hard, Noel.”

It would be okay to rest at Reinen’s inn for a day or so, but Noel insisted on going back to his parents’ house immediately.

“… There are many people.”

There were still three days left until vacation, but when I looked around, there were quite a few students wandering around.

Well, I can’t see the faces of people I know, so let’s rest comfortably in the dormitory.

The four-day carriage ride seemed like something I wouldn’t be able to get used to.

“Ike.”

After tidying up the room and lying on the bed, someone called my name with a knock.

The idea of pretending to be asleep crossed my mind, but I had no choice but to get out of bed because it would be more annoying to get into trouble later.

“… Majesty.”

“It’s been a while.”

When I opened the door, the smiling prince stood there.

“How do you know I arrived in Arcana?”

“There is something I want to tell you, so I asked you to teach me when you come.

A story you want to tell?

There was no guesswork.

At most, wouldn’t it be the knight declaration I made to Duke Ricard the other day?

As I looked into it, it seemed to be spreading little by little in the social world.

Ah, indeed. He would be offended if rumors about his fiancee were unknown to him.

“Would you like to come in?”

“Okay, thank you. Refreshments are ok. It’s a story that will end soon.”

“Okay.”

Sit down and look at the prince’s expression.

Is it because of his mood that he feels uneasy about his smile?

And it was the prince who spoke first.

“I’ll get right to the point. I’m thinking of breaking up with Miss Reina.”

… Uh?