(side: Weiss)

“Well, then…”

I had two things to do.

First, to inquire Sofia about her recent marriage proposals and politely ask her to decline them—

—Second, waste disposal.

“Let’s start with waste disposal.”

***

(side: Aris)

“Kyaa—!”

As if I’d accept being labeled a sinner.

Right when I had that thought, god granted my wish in the form of a sympathetic knight, one who released me from my imprisonment.

He then escorted me to a run-down house in a remote place.

For the daughter of a noble to be led to such a place, as much as I wanted to complain, I was so tired from everything that had been happenings recently that is simply obeyed.

“Sofia, I’ll remember this.”

I made up my mind—Sofia wouldn’t get away with this.

The moment I entered the shabby house, I spotted Prince Wagner.

He had sacrificed his status to save his beloved.

Unlike Sofia, I was loved.

Overwhelmed with emotion, I rushed over to embrace him.

But the next moment, he punched me in the face. It was such a strong hit, I fell backward and landed on my butt.

I was bewildered.

The impact of the blow knocked out one of my teeth and it rolled over the floor. When I touched my tingling, burning cheek, it finally dawned on me.

He had hit me.

“All this time, I turned a blind eye to your harassment towards Sofia. Rather, I found it commendable, until you got in my way.”

“What…?”

Even though I was sprawled across the floor, Prince Wagner made no attempt of helping me up. He only glared at me.

“I also found your many attempts to match my social standing adorable, hence why I chose a mere baron’s daughter like you. But that was also because you were about to be adopted by the duke.”

What’s that…?

Did he basically say that he wouldn’t have chosen me if I wasn’t? That I lost to the likes of Sofia just because her rank was higher?

Your Highness Wagner, what are you talking about…?

“In retrospect, I should’ve done better. Because of you, I ended up becoming a commoner! This me! A prince, a chosen one, like me! What have you done!?”

“What?”

A commoner? Who? Him?

“…What do you mean by that? How are you a commoner? That’s impossible. As if I’d be engaged to a mere commoner! I got engaged to you precisely because you’re a prince! This is the worst! My life is ruined! What are you going to do about it!?”

“Do you think you can talk that way to a prince!?”

“Hmph! You said it yourself, you’ve became a commoner. Do you have a screw loose!? You’re a lowly commoner now! You’re no longer a prince! You’re worthless to me!”

“What did you say!?”

“It’s the truth! Not only are you foolish, you’re also arrogant and suck in bed! Doing it with you has always been agony! I only went along with it because you were a prince! Ugh, this is the worst!”

“What—Gyaah!!”

When I saw that Prince Wagner was about to become violent, I braced myself. But the next second, I heard his foolish scream.

While frothing at his mouth, Prince Wagner collapsed against the floor.

“Eh? What? What just…”

“Gah, urgh, argh…”

Clutching his neck, Prince Wagner began writhe.

“W, what just, what’s happening…”

I didn’t understand what was going on. Terrified, I fled from the place, but as soon as I got out, I stumbled upon something.

“What the hell is that—!?”

When I got up, I saw that a snake had coiled itself around my leg.

“Argh, uargh—!”

Then, when it bit my leg, I found myself suffocating. The moment I realized the snake was venomous, I could no longer move.

As I writhed on the floor, someone grabbed my neck. Then, as I while choking, the person dragged me back inside the run-down house.

Inside, Prince Wagner was still convulsing and frothing from the mouth. He was being swarmed by countless snakes and multiple bite marks could be seen on his body.

Then, I was thrown at Prince Wagner.

“Hey, don’t leave your man behind. If you truly love him, then until death do you part. Isn’t that what it means to love someone?”

…Your Highness Weiss.

***

(side: Weiss)

I stared at the burning house.

“Thus, the waste disposal is complete.”

Sofia’s father, Adley, had also been delivered to Hell. Those who had harmed Sofia were now gone.

“It’s time to tell Sofia the truth.”

Once she knew the truth, Sofia might dislike me. Even worse, she might not want to see my face. Nevertheless, I couldn’t let her go.

“I’m no different from them.”

Sofia, I’ll make you happy.

I swear that I’ll love you more than anyone. So please, don’t hate me even if you know the truth. I won’t ask you to say that I love me. I won’t beg for even a sliver of your affection.

So please, allow me to stay by your side.

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***T/N: Whoops, I accidentally skipped this delightful chapter! Contrary to my expectations, Aries isn’t the least bit devastated!

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