The Lady Who Was Rejected with 'I Love Someone Else' Turned Out to Be the Strongest Sorceress – The Fate of the Prince Who Abandoned Her and the Lady Who Found Freedom - Episode 32

I was summoned by His Majesty the King and came to the castle. It seems he wants to talk about the matter of Prince Alfred and Vanessa harassing me.

Since I had already explained everything to Prince Edgar, the report should have reached him. There shouldn’t be anything to hear directly from me, but following His Majesty’s instructions, I entered the room where His Majesty was waiting.

“Welcome, Miss Eleanor.”

“It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty.”

Pulling one foot back and lightly bending the other knee, I exchanged greetings. Besides His Majesty, there were a few adults. I wonder if they are ministers.

We sit facing each other in chairs, and the conversation begins. It would be reassuring if Edgar were here with us.

Thinking that, I start answering the questions asked. I’m quite nervous. I have to be careful not to say anything strange.

I thought the Q&A about the square was over and that I could go home, but the questions kept coming.

“I want to apologize for the trouble I caused and thank you for helping Edgar with his work. If you have any requests, I’m open to hearing them. What do you think?”

“Umm…”

At the sudden question, I find myself at a loss for an answer and end up deep in thought. Rather, it was I who received help from Lord Edgar. If I say that, it might waste His Majesty’s kindness. How should I respond?

Is it vulgar to ask for money or valuables? I can’t say I want the royal family’s treasures, and nothing appropriate came to mind. Asking for something too greedy would lower the dignity of the Arclight family. Besides, I never even considered being given a reward, so what should I ask for? It was truly a difficult problem.

I can’t say “next time.” I need to respond to this right now.

Then, let’s just say whatever comes to mind. Let’s go with the flow and give it a try.

“Then, I would like Prince Alfred’s right to the throne to be revoked.”

“Hmm, I see.”

After saying it, I suddenly realized. This might have been a mistake. Interfering in royal matters could even be punishable by a crime of disrespect.

However, I don’t want someone like him to be the next king. I can’t see any vision of Prince Alfred successfully governing the kingdom. Is this also disrespectful?

With his hand on his chin, after thinking for a while, His Majesty looked at my face and said.

“Alright, shall I do as you say?”

“Thank you very much. I apologize for overstepping.”

I was surprised that I was accepted so quickly.

“That’s fine. Actually, I’ve been thinking about that for a while.”

I see. It seems that my request ended up pushing Your Majesty forward. With the nonsense of a mere girl like me.

Is that really okay?

“More importantly, I have one thing I would like to ask of you as well. Is that alright?”

“Of course. What is it?”

I can’t refuse a request from His Majesty. I’ll listen to the details and think about how to achieve it.

“I would like to ask you again to get engaged to Edgar.”

“Huh? … Edgar-sama and I are engaged?”

I couldn’t understand what was said, and it felt strange. “Engagement,” is that what they mean? I was already broken off from my engagement with Prince Alfred, one of the royal family members.

“I will strip Alfred of his right to the throne and elevate Edgar to first in line. Therefore, I want you to support him as his wife and as queen.”

“Th-that is”

Saying that, I imagine it. Me standing next to Edgar-sama. It came to mind very clearly. But, is that allowed?

“I’ve heard that you still haven’t decided on an engagement partner since then. However, if you already have someone in mind, feel free to refuse without hesitation. Or, if you dislike Edgar, we can consider someone else—”

“N-no! I don’t dislike you, Lord Edgar. On the contrary, you always help me, you’re reliable, and I-I like you!”

My mouth spoke without my permission. Hearing that, His Majesty and the others smiled. My face is burning.

“Understood. In that case, I’ll leave Edgar to you.”

“Um, yes. Understood.”

Thus, I ended up getting engaged to Edgar. I never imagined it would come to this.