The Noble Girl Who Finds a Nerdy and Plain Guy Moe Thinks that the Arrogant Prince is in the Way Translation

17.2 Death Sentence

by Antoinette Vanessa

…she didn’t listen at all. She was busy thinking.

“Come on! Let’s go, already! Or I’ll leave you behind!”

“Wait, wait, I’m coming!”

Sharina stood up in a hurry and followed her best friend’s hair as she walked to the classroom’s exit.

“What could the rush be about? Isn’t this just another one of those school meetings before long vacation things?”

“I recognize this pattern! A seal must’ve appeared in the backyard pond!”

“…Only your family would be invited to the meeting, then.”

Because that was the first such had ever happened since her enrollment, Sharina made a prediction based on her own experiences—suffice to say, it was denied without a second thought.

“For some reason, I only have bad feelings regarding this…”

As soon as all the students filled the already crowded hall, black hair flowed into her sight.

“Riol! Long time no see!”

“…we came to school together this morning.”

She rushed to the spot and was eager to meet him again, but Riol stayed collected as usual.

“That one hour lunch break during which we didn’t get see each other felt like 41 years, 7 months, and 1 week of being apart!”

“Don’t convert minutes into years as you please.”

It’s because we haven’t met for a long time!

Of course, since it was Sharina, she was cool with having her reunion basically anywhere.

“Shari! Riol! Be quiet, please! The Principal is about to talk!”

“Ah, sorry…”

“Understood.”

Sharina’s gaze flew to the direction Angelica was staring.

She saw the Principal climbing onto the stage. There was something with a white cloth on top of the center of the stage—a loudspeaker. It was operated using wind magic that vibrated the air and amplified the voice.

Standing in front of the microphone, the Principal started by clearing his throat.

Gohon.

“Alright, the reason I’ve gathered you all here today is because His Highness has something important to relay to you all. As such, keep your postures straight and mind your attitudes. Please, His Highness Leonardo—“

—such was the Principal’s announcement.

“Ha?”

“…Eh?”

Sharina and Riol involuntarily petrified the moment that name was uttered—they could only relate bad premonitions to that name.

“…it’s seems that everyone has gathered.”

Kotsu, kotsu, kotsu—Leonardo Randall Ulyssia Elgacia’s echoing footsteps could be heard. Soon, he emerged on stage.

“All of you, be silent.”

At that moment, all the high pitched squeals from the female students were shut down by Leonardo’s words.

Not that Sharina and Riol had anything to say—or could.

…It’s here!

Something utterly outrageous, is here!

It’s coming! That’s for sure!

“I think everyone is aware, already. At the party the other day, I had ordered the disbandment of Rose Garden. It seems that many people misunderstood something because of that.”

The students, especially the girls, swallowed their saliva.

A strange atmosphere—one that was the combination of expectations and tensions, spread.

“Many seem to think that the Princess’s seat is vacant—which is certainly not wrong. If the Rose Garden disbanded, of course it’ll be empty—…however!”

Leonardo pointed his finger, straight from above the stage.

“It’s reserved for one person only! Other than her, I won’t let anyone else occupy it!”

Immediately, muffled screams could be heard from various places. Some students fell in shock, while others gleamed with hope—

—only Sharina’s eyes were dead.

“However… there’s still an obstacle preventing her from occupying that seat. An obstacle as distastefully clingy as the Rose Garden…”

…what is he trying to say—

—that was when Sharina realized, his speech was aimed at Riol! She gasped.

“—Riol Glen of the Research of Written Magic department! You Rat, who keeps clinging to my future princess, Sharina Clydea! I challenge you to a duel!”

The hall was quiet, quiet enough to hear the sound of a single needle hitting the floor—

—just a few seconds later, the commotion went to the max.

“If I win, you’ll be banished permanently from this kingdom, all by yourself! Such is the seriousness of your crimes, for clinging to my Princess! You have to compensate for it for the remainder of your life!”

The teachers tried to calm the place down. However, the milk was spilt. All the students of each grade were trying to catch a glimpse of the student who was challenged to a duel by the next King.

“That’s… but that’s…”

Impossible.

This must be a lie—this is truly inconceivable!

He’s being over the top!

The life of my precious person, he’s trying to ruin it all over!

“Ah…”

Her body lost power completely, she could feel her blood drain. From her fingertips to her feet, she was quivering. She was no longer able to stand.

“—stay strong, Sharina.”

When she was about to fall, however, she could feel someone holding her tight.

“This is actually a good development. I’ve said it already, didn’t I? Running away won’t solve anything.”

“Rio, l…”

She was in arms that were considerably thin for a man—

—however, for her, they were the most reliable arms in the world.

“Isn’t it nice? The other side is giving us the solution.”

He was laughing, as if it truly was a nice thing.

***T/N: NO!!!! THIS NARCISSHIT IS STOMPING AROUND AS HE PLEASES AGAIN!!!!! AS IF ME, THIS VETERAN KEYBOARD WARRIOR WOULD LET THAT!!!!!! IM GIVING YOU A GUN AND A SPREADSHEET OF GTA CHEAT CODES SO YOU DON’T RUN OUT OF AMMUNITIONS, RIOL!!!! SHOOT THAT ASSHOLE!!!!!!! GET WREKTTTTTT YOU FOOL!!!!!!!

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