I Tried to Become a Worthless Scumbag to Break Our Engagement for His Happiness, but Instead I Was Hugged, Kissed, and Sworn Eternal Love by the Ice Knight (BL) - CHAPTER 13
Even the ever-optimistic Fleck understood that the Royal Academy was in serious trouble.
With that thought, his one remaining black eye opened wide.
“Ah, ah, really…!? Lord Heliosphere Nuno too!?”
Fleck had always believed in the dream. That Heliosphere would be tied to the Saintess.
That she would be happy, and that he could spend his life blessing her future from the Eastern Demon Front. But now he was told the Saintess was only self-proclaimed, walking a dangerous tightrope.
And Heliosphere was being dragged into it.
“Yeah… Lord Heliosphere Nuno is being pursued, but he ignores it. He’s the same as always—strong, bright, and excellent.”
At his brother’s words, Fleck let out a breath and pressed his chest in relief. He already knew of Heliosphere’s honesty, but hearing once more that he would never fall for such a dangerous woman filled him with peace.
“Then he must be engaged to some wonderful young lady, right?”
Even from the Eastern Demon Front, Fleck had sent magic stones, just in case. Always anonymously, and since there was never a reply, he had simply continued sending them. It was nothing more than a kind of insurance. If the Saintess was truly beside him, her power would cure Heliosphere’s special condition and those stones would be useless anyway. In his dream, the Saintess had truly possessed that power.
But from what he just heard, such a future seemed impossible.
Heliosphere, part of a reverse harem? Impossible. If so, then surely someone else—though not the Saintess—must be at his side, someone who could suppress that condition. There was no way the Nuno family, no, the entire world, would ever abandon Heliosphere. It had to be a duke’s daughter. Or perhaps a princess of the royal family.
Fleck brightened, determined to give his blessing to that future.
“…Well, that’s… hmm… umm…”
“Heliosphere Nuno isn’t engaged to anyone but you.”
“…Sister, what did you just say?”
When his brother faltered, their sister—her long black hair shining beautifully—spoke with firm clarity.
Beside her, her husband fidgeted nervously.
“I said, Heliosphere Nuno isn’t engaged to anyone but you.”
“…Why?”
“You can ask him yourself tomorrow.”
“…Sister, what did you just say?”
“He’s coming tomorrow. Heliosphere Nuno. To our house.”
Fleck stared at his brother, unable to make sense of the words. His brother wore an expression he could hardly describe and said:
“Because of that so-called Saintess, the student council is short on hands. Lord Heliosphere Nuno said he’s hiring you as a civil official. He’s coming tomorrow to greet us. Give it up.”
“…Can I go back east?”
“No, you can’t.”
His entire family, even the servants, gave the same answer. Fleck collapsed onto the sofa.