Chapter 7:The Commander's Son Goes to School

"Hey, that..."

"Misty-sama and Lost-sama are together."

"As expected, the talk of breaking off the engagement was true!"

When I arrive at school and walk with Alice, I hear various voices around me. At this school, more than half of the children are nobles, but the rest are commoner children, so there were people who didn't see the broken engagement, but everyone was convinced that such a big news wouldn't spread.

Alice next to me said with a wry smile at this situation.

"It's kind of amazing..."

"That's right. If Alice, who was His Highness' fiancée, was walking with another man, she would react like that."

"Is that what it is?"

"Yeah, well, I don't think you need to worry too much about the reactions of those around you, right? As long as the fact that I like Alice gets across, there's no problem."

"Arth..."

The two of us stare at each other. When I did that, people around me reacted with things like "Kyaa! Look at me! It's lovey-dovey!" Yeah, I know how you feel, but you guys should be a little quieter. Even though it was a good atmosphere with Alice, she was embarrassed by what she just said and averted her gaze. Well, there is such an expression, but...

"Hey! You!"

I thought I heard something, but I ignored it.

"Speaking of which, what time does class end today, Alice?"

"Um, around noon."

"I want to say something hey! Arth Lost!"

"Is that so? I will finish around noon, so if you don't have any plans, why don't you spend some time together?"

"Yes, of course"

"Listen! Arth Lost!"

Grabbing my shoulder, I reflexively twisted my hand.

"Guah! It hurts!"

"Don't suddenly grab me by the shoulder. You'll be surprised."

"Oh, I understand! I understand, so let go!"

Hearing those words, the man violently let go of his hand and said with teary eyes.

"After ignoring it from a while ago, this treatment… remember!"

"I mean, who are you?"

"It's me! It's me! Fan Lactor of the Baron Lactor family!"

Fan Lactor? Who is it? Do you know me? Um, should I try searching for Arth's memory... Hmm, I don't remember.

"Excuse me, who were you?"

"You...! Did you forget? You promised to mediate between me and Maria!"

Mediate? Oh, I see. This guy is that. Maria--a mob character who likes the heroine-sama, but is completely ignored and relies on Arth? Since he wasn't a capture target, he consulted Arth about being treated coldly, and there was no way the heroine would do such a thing at that time! She decided to mediate something like that... yeah, that's certainly what happened.

"But... Maria didn't show up at school today, and on top of that, she said she was locked up in prison! What were you doing while you were here!?"

"What are you talking about?

"Huh!?"

"Or rather, I'm sorry. To be honest, Maria? I don't care. Can you leave me alone with Alice?"

Alice made a slightly happy expression at those words, but in contrast, Lactor turned bright red and grabbed me.

"Don't be silly!! What did Maria say!"

A Lactor that seems to be about to hit at any moment. Alice was looking at me worriedly, so I smiled at her kindly and then looked at Lactor with a cold look and said.

"For example, what would you do if there was a woman who made a false charge to get someone else's fiancée?"

"Huh? That's the worst piece of shit! What happened to that!"

"That's why I tried to do it. That Maria."

"Fu, you're kidding me! Why would Maria do such a thing..."

"Whether you believe it or not, I just told the truth.

After saying that, I swung my hand away and said to Alice with a smile.

"Let's head to the classroom then."

"yes"

"Wait!"

"Haa... well, please don't get in the way of me and Alice at all from now on. I want to enjoy my remaining student life with Alice. If you can't do that, I'll force you out."

After saying that and staring at him once, Alice and I leave the place. Alice asked worriedly while walking.

"Are you sure?"

"What is it?"

"That person likes Maria-san, right? Even though I have my own reasons..."

"Alice isn't bad at all. I'd rather apologize for getting you involved."

"Th-that's it...! I'm happy to be Arth's fiancé..."

"Yeah, I'm happy to be Alice's fiancée, too."

When I said that, Alice smiled happily and then blushed as she finally understood what she had just said. How cute she is! This cuteness is world heritage class. No, is it a world heritage site limited to me? Like that, Alice and I headed to the classroom.