Let’s Tame The Crazy Heroine - Chapter 43

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Chapter 43

 

Didn’t he say that once the Sword Master declaration ceremony was over, he wouldn’t cause any more trouble?

 

Rumble—.

 

Even worse, the world destruction gauge had risen at just the right time.

 

[40% until world destruction]

 

It seemed the world destruction gauge had risen because Louis Sauver made some strange bet with the Crown Prince.

 

I immediately glared at Louis Sauver.

 

Then Louis Sauver looked at me with pleading eyes as if he had his reasons.

 

Without even telling me what those reasons were!

 

But since Louis Sauver had entered the hunting competition, he would obviously face those terrifying wolves, so I couldn’t let him go alone.

 

The male leads would save him according to the original story, but Louis Sauver might act differently from the original.

 

Most importantly, since I knew the contents of the original story, I would be helpful in ensuring Louis Sauver safely completed the hunting competition.

 

I eventually nodded reluctantly, like swallowing mustard while crying.

 

“Would it be alright if I brought my escort knight?”

 

When I asked, the Crown Prince seemed to think for a moment, then nodded.

 

“Unlike me or Beatrice, Lea Sauver would be weak in swordsmanship, so bring your escort knight.”

 

Then the Crown Prince urged us to hurry and led me and Louis Sauver away. Kaisis followed behind us expressionlessly.

 

I could guarantee that among the four of us, only the Crown Prince was excited.

 

Sigh.

 

* * *

 

Before the competition, I headed to the dressing room prepared for nobles to change into the riding outfit I had prepared.

 

As soon as I arrived, I tried to take off my corset.

 

But the strings that tied the corset were behind my back, so it wasn’t easy to untie them by myself.

 

“Kaisis, are you outside?”

 

“Did something happen?”

 

“Um, could you call a maid for me?”

 

But no matter how much time passed, the door didn’t open.

 

“Kaisis?”

 

When I called out repeatedly as if urging him, Kaisis quietly answered.

 

“Master, no matter how much I look around, I don’t see any maids. May I come in instead?”

 

Kaisis spoke as if asking for permission.

 

I hesitated for a moment, but since there wasn’t much time left until the competition started, I decided to borrow Kaisis’s help.

 

“Come in.”

 

As soon as I gave permission, Kaisis opened the door and entered.

 

I was wearing only a thin slip, so I felt embarrassed for no reason and avoided Kaisis’s eyes.

 

“What’s wrong, Master?”

 

“Well, the corset won’t come undone easily…”

 

As I was fumbling with words, Kaisis approached behind me.

 

“Should I untie this?”

 

“Yes, that’s right, but…”

 

When I nodded, he placed his hands on the strings attached to the corset.

 

It was somehow embarrassing.

 

For no reason, I seemed to hear Kaisis’s breathing more clearly, and I was conscious of him swallowing.

 

However, Kaisis began untying the corset strings with calm hands.

 

I was just awkwardly looking ahead.

 

I glanced at Kaisis through the mirror in the dressing room.

 

His ears seemed to be red somehow?

 

As I was thinking that.

 

“It’s done.”

 

Kaisis removed his hands from the corset.

 

“Th-thank you.”

 

I felt embarrassed somehow.

 

I hurriedly chased Kaisis out.

 

Not long after the door closed, I heard a crash.

 

“Kaisis, what was that sound?”

 

“…It’s nothing.”

 

I tilted my head in confusion, but for now I focused on changing clothes.

 

I hurriedly changed into my riding outfit and came outside to find dust on Kaisis’s knees.

 

“Kaisis, did you fall?”

 

“…As if.”

 

Saying that while turning his head away, Kaisis’s ears were still red.

 

It seemed like he fell, but since he said he didn’t, whatever.

 

Kaisis and I hurriedly made our way to the entrance of the hunting grounds.

 

While we were walking busily, I asked Kaisis once more.

 

“Kaisis, are you okay from falling earlier?”

 

“…I told you I didn’t fall.”

 

Hmph, it was a delayed interrogation but he didn’t fall for it.

 

Not long after, Kaisis regained his usual expressionless face.

 

That sight was somehow annoying.

 

My heart almost burst, but he acted like nothing happened.

 

* * *

 

When we arrived at the entrance to the hunting grounds, nobles who were waiting for the opening ceremony to participate in the hunting competition had gathered.

 

Among them, there were people who particularly caught people’s attention: the Crown Prince and Louis Sauver.

 

As I walked hesitantly toward the two of them, the murmuring of the nobles grew louder.

 

Right, they must be wondering what kind of combination this was.

 

Especially wondering why someone like me, whose name they didn’t even know, was mixed in.

 

I don’t know how this happened either.

 

As I sighed, I saw familiar silver hair in the distance.

 

It was Iban.

 

Did Iban also attend the hunting competition in the original story?

 

Since Iban was a supporting character who appeared briefly, it wasn’t clear whether he had participated in the hunting competition.

 

Even if he had participated, it might not have been covered in the original story.

 

But there was definitely something strange.

 

Iban in the original story was said to ‘stay in the North and only come to the Capital when doing Information Guild work.’

 

Therefore, customers had to make advance appointments to visit Pione for information trading to be possible.

 

Last time, I was lucky enough to go to Pione through Iban’s introduction when he was in the Capital, but in the original story, the Crown Prince went to find Pione recklessly and came back empty-handed so many times.

 

But participating in the hunting competition meant there was Information Guild business to do here?

 

Or was Iban deviating from the original story and causing some trouble?

 

I instinctively became wary.

 

Since I was staring intently, Iban seemed to notice my gaze and turned to look my way.

 

Then he smiled gently and bowed his head in greeting.

 

I also greeted him with an awkward smile and then turned my gaze away.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Just then, the trumpet sound announcing the Emperor’s entrance rang out.

 

Nobles began coming out of the barracks one by one.

 

As the nobles bowed their heads, the Emperor looked around the audience once, commanded them to raise their heads, and began reciting his opening speech.

 

“The forest belongs to the strong. Show your courage and spirit in this place today.”

 

Boooom—.

 

I listened to the opening speech with an indifferent expression, and as soon as the Emperor’s opening speech ended, the trumpet sound announcing the start of the hunting competition rang out.

 

The Crown Prince grabbed me and Louis Sauver, saying let’s hurry inside.

 

Since I knew what would happen once we entered the hunting grounds, I wanted to delay going in even a little longer.

 

I was looking around to see if there was anything to kill time when I spotted [Favorability 50%] in the distance.

 

Favorability 50% meant the Duke?

 

“Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince. Lady Sauver, Lady Rockwood, I hope you have been well.”

 

Sure enough, the Duke in neat riding attire approached us.

 

I also responded to the Duke’s greeting by bowing slightly at the waist.

 

As expected of the male lead. Even riding clothes suited him well.

 

The dark red riding outfit that matched his red hair clung tightly to his body, perfectly revealing the Duke’s solid physique.

 

He looked to be in as good shape as Kaisis.

 

After greeting me, the Duke immediately turned to look at Louis.

 

“Lady Rockwood, you were together with His Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

“Yes, well. We decided to make a bet.”

 

“May I ask what kind of bet it is?”

 

When the Duke asked Louis with a gentle smile, the Crown Prince hastily spoke first as if feeling threatened.

 

“It’s a beast hunting bet.”

 

“A beast hunting bet?”

 

“We’re betting on who can catch more beasts.”

 

The Duke looked at Louis with surprised eyes. It was a gaze that seemed to worry about Louis.

 

I was glancing around, about to ask if His Grace would like to join us too, when once again the Crown Prince beat me to it.

 

“This is a bet between Beatrice and me, so don’t think about interfering, Duke.”

 

He seemed anxious that the Duke might follow along.

 

If that happened, his opportunities to appeal his charm to Louis would decrease.

 

The Duke still had a worried expression.

 

Then he reached into a pocket inside his riding jacket and pulled something out.

 

“Lady Rockwood, please use this if you encounter a dangerous situation.”

 

“What is this?”

 

“It’s a magic tool. When thrown, it instantly creates smoke that can block a beast’s vision.”

 

Oh.

 

I looked down at the ring-shaped magic tool with sparkling eyes.

 

Then I sent Louis a look that meant he should hurry up and accept it.

 

Eventually, Louis reluctantly took the ring. Then,

 

“Take this.”

 

He suddenly held out the magic tool to me.

 

Wait, why are you giving this to me? Especially something the Duke gave as a gift?

 

As I stared at Louis in confusion, he tossed the magic tool into my hand and turned away.

 

“You might be in danger.”

 

With those words, Louis abruptly turned his head away.

 

In that moment, I saw the favorability floating above the Duke’s head flickering.

 

Oh no!

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