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00:00Your Highness Harold, it's time to prepare. The words echoed in Harold's ears, but his mind was
00:05elsewhere. He, Harold Weld De Havels, the third prince of the mighty De Havels kingdom, was a
00:11character straight out of a bizarre dream. With his slick back black hair and dull, gray, he was
00:16the epitome of a villainous sidekick. Harold, a character perpetually embroiled in dubious schemes,
00:22was, in his own words, the lowest of the low. But unlike most, Harold was aware of his true nature.
00:29He was a character in a chat-based romance smartphone RPG called Engage Hazard. In his
00:35past life, Harold was an ordinary college student named Haru Tachibana. Shy and introverted, he found
00:41solace and connection in Engage Hazard, pouring his part-time earnings into its alluring gacha roles
00:46and charming chat conversations. Then, one morning, he awoke to find himself reincarnated as Harold,
00:53a character destined for a truly grim end. Harold's role in Engage Hazard was far from glamorous.
00:59He was the pathetic lapdog to the rival character, constantly bullying the protagonist and ultimately
01:04facing a fate worse than his master's. He was a character so insignificant, he didn't even make
01:10it into the spin-off, Engage Hazard Girl's side, which featured his handsome older brothers,
01:15the first and second princes. His most pressing problem? Death. Harold, despite being a mere side
01:22character, was fated to rebel, a rebellion that would inevitably fail. He would be executed before
01:28the protagonist's burgeoning harem, a humiliating and final end. With three years until the main
01:34storyline of Engage Hazard begins, Harold is determined to rewrite his destiny. His reputation
01:39is already in tatters thanks to thirteen years of reckless behavior, giving him a negative starting
01:44score. The protagonist is his younger brother, the fourth prince, and his older brothers are the rival
01:50characters. There's no escaping involvement. Engage Hazard itself was a peculiar game. It revolved
01:56around the protagonist finding the world's greatest fiancé to ascend to the throne, offering a blend of
02:03adventure, romance, and witty chat exchanges. However, its financially demanding features led to its
02:09demise, with the game shutting down just six months after its release. This unexpected termination left
02:15Taru, now Harold, heartbroken, having invested so much. But now, Harold has a second chance.
02:23He refuses to die. He's committed to avoiding every event in Engage Hazard and creating a new path
02:28to survival. Today's meeting is crucial, and he cannot afford to fail. As Harold declared,
02:35I absolutely can't afford to fail in today's meeting. He raised his fist to the mirror, a self-deprecating
02:40laugh escaping him. Will Harold manage to defy the predetermined narrative and carve out a new future
02:47for himself? Is this really okay? Harold muttered, staring at his reflection. The white formal suit,
02:54laden with gaudy accessories and pronounced shoulder pads, screamed poor taste. It was an outfit designed
03:00for a villain, not a prince trying to reform his image. No, this outfit won't do. Get me something else.
03:07His loud refusal startled the servants, who quickly scrambled to find an alternative.
03:13Harold, now dressed in a subdued and clean outfit, felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe,
03:19this modest appearance would improve his first impression. As he prepared to leave,
03:24a flash of memory hit him. Oh, I forgot my handkerchief.
03:28The maid promptly fetched one, and Harold found himself gazing at a familiar dragon-embroidered cloth.
03:34It was the same one he'd given to a crying boy in the palace, long ago. The boy's name escaped him,
03:40but the memory lingered. Time was short. Harold hurried to the reception room where his father,
03:46King Evil Weldy Havels, awaited. The king, seemingly dignified and kind, held a secret.
03:53Three years from now, he would declare that the next king would be the one who brought him.
03:58The world's greatest fiancée. This declaration would kick-start the main storyline of Engage Hazard,
04:04plunging Harold into a series of unfortunate events.
04:07Hmm? Harold, what's wrong? The king asked, noticing Harold's sudden distraction.
04:13Eh? Oh, no, I'm just a little nervous.
04:17Harold stammered, pulling himself back to the present.
04:20Seated opposite the king were a middle-aged man and a strikingly beautiful girl.
04:24As they rose, the girl curtsied gracefully.
04:27Alexandra of Chevalier. Platinum blonde hair, sapphire eyes, and cherry-colored lips,
04:34she was the daughter of the Duke Chevalier, who controlled a third of the kingdom's territory.
04:39And in Engage Hazard, she was Harold's fiancée.
04:42In the game's storyline, immediately after King Evil's declaration, Harold would perform an
04:47unbelievably rude action, and break off his engagement with Alexandra, all to pursue a
04:52better woman. This would infuriate Duke Chevalier, leading to a rebellion against the kingdom,
04:58with Alexandra and her brother at its head. The protagonist, of course, would resolve this
05:03crisis, gaining recognition and eventually romancing Alexandra as one of the main heroines.
05:09Harold's role in this was to be a mere pawn.
05:11In one particularly dark route, both Duke Chevalier and Alexandra were executed for treason,
05:17all thanks to Harold's actions. He was, as he put it, the worst of the worst.
05:23Despite her minor role in Engage Hazard, Harold, in his previous life as Haru Tachibana,
05:28had been utterly infatuated with Alexandra. She had only one still image, no expression variations,
05:35and three ellipses for dialogue. Yet Haru had played the tutorial dozens of times just for her scene,
05:41emailing the developers daily for her as DLC and defending her honor on social media.
05:46Now, standing before the real Alexandra, Harold was overwhelmed by emotion and tension,
05:51unable to speak. His silence, however, was misinterpreted.
05:56It seems Lord Harold doesn't fancy my daughter.
05:59Duke Chevalier remarked, his displeasure evident.
06:02What? I apologize.
06:05Her beauty was just so overwhelming that I got nervous.
06:08Harold blurted out, the truth in his words.
06:12King Evil chuckled, but the Duke remained unimpressed.
06:15Very well, the king declared. It would be easier for both parties to speak without us around.
06:22Harold, guide Miss Alexandra through the palace.
06:25Here, in the palace, it's an exceptionally beautiful place,
06:28with various flowers blooming throughout the year.
06:30Harold guided Alexandra, his voice barely a tremor despite the internal turmoil.
06:36Harold, socially inept as he was, found himself struggling.
06:40Ah, right. Since we're here, shall we have tea on the terrace?
06:45He proposed, hoping to break the stifling silence.
06:48She simply followed, showing no interest.
06:51Discouraged, Harold's thoughts turned grim.
06:54Was he destined to die, and would Alexandra be executed because of their
06:58fated engagement and engage hazard? He shook the thought away.
07:02No, he couldn't give up.
07:04Alexandra, he blurted out, surprising her.
07:08Let's have tea on the terrace.
07:10Come on. You don't have to be so serious all the time.
07:14Let's enjoy the moment.
07:16His efforts to lighten the mood were met with continued silence.
07:20A servant approached, offering tea.
07:23Harold accepted, trying to maintain his composure,
07:25but Alexandra's icy gaze remained fixed on him.
07:29The silence became unbearable.
07:31Th, this is nice tea, right, Alexandra?
07:34No response.
07:36He tried again, awkwardly reiterating his earlier observation about the palace courtyard's beauty.
07:42Still nothing.
07:43Finally, in a burst of self-deprecation, Harold admitted.
07:46Ugh, I know I'm not the best prince, causing trouble for everyone, being selfish, and all.
07:52So, I understand if you don't like me.
07:55His voice trailed off.
07:57What is your highness Harold trying to say?
07:59She finally spoke, her eyes narrowing with a hint of anger.
08:03Ah, well, you see.
08:05Give me three years.
08:06In that time, I'll become a man worthy of you.
08:10If, after three years, you still find me unworthy,
08:13I'll personally ask his majesty to dissolve the engagement.
08:16Harold pleaded, even kneeling and bowing his head to her.
08:19It was a humiliating act for the infamous third prince.
08:23But if it meant saving both their lives, it was worth it.
08:26After a tense silence, Alexandra's response brought immense relief.
08:30Understood.
08:32I'll look forward to His Highness Harold's appearance three years from now.
08:35Tea thank you!
08:37Harold exclaimed, leaping to his feet.
08:40Reminded of the palace staff around them, Harold quickly composed himself.
08:44Alexandra, let's go back.
08:46Yes, she replied.
08:48With newfound determination and Alexandra's hand still in his,
08:52they returned to the reception room, where King Evil and Duke Chevalier awaited.
08:57Soon after, Duke Chevalier and Alexandra departed.
09:01As Harold watched them go, he clenched his fists,
09:03the warmth of Alexandra's hand lingering in his.
09:06In three years, he vowed, he would become the man she deserved.
09:10Alexandra, if you find meeting him unbearable, don't hesitate to speak up.
09:15Duke Chevalier repeated these words to his daughter, Alexandra,
09:19on the carriage ride back to their mansion.
09:21He made it clear, while they had fulfilled their duty to King Henry,
09:25an engagement could always be dissolved.
09:27The Duke's disapproval of Prince Harold was no secret.
09:31Harold was infamous throughout the De Havel's kingdom,
09:33mockingly known as the incompetent trash prince.
09:37It was understandable that a father, especially one as lenient as Duke Chevalier,
09:42would not want such a man as his daughter's fiancée.
09:45However, Alexandra held a secret desire.
09:48Father, have you forgotten?
09:50The engagement with Prince Harold is something I desired.
09:53I truly want to accept it.
09:55Her words visibly surprised her father,
09:58who rarely showed such raw emotion.
10:00For Alexandra, this engagement was the culmination of a long-cherished wish.
10:05Since a childhood encounter, she had harbored deep feelings for Prince Harold,
10:09and now, finally, she could be with him.
10:12The Duke, despite his unease, conceded.
10:15However, Prince Harold mustn't continue his previous behavior if he's to be your husband.
10:20I'll make sure to emphasize this to King Henry as well.
10:23Alexandra knew this meant the engagement would be annulled if Harold reverted to his old ways.
10:28But she doubted he would.
10:30Prince Harold had made a promise.
10:32Three years.
10:34Give me three years!
10:36In that time, I'll become a man worthy of you!
10:39His unprincely act of kneeling and pleading had revealed a straightforward personality that
10:43Alexandra admired.
10:44Yet, a mystery remained.
10:47Why had Prince Harold behaved so recklessly until now?
10:50Even the Duke of Chevalier's extensive intelligence network couldn't unearth the reason.
10:54Three years prior, he had suddenly transformed into the rumored,
10:59incompetent trash prince.
11:01Alexandra was desperate to understand why he had played a false version of himself,
11:05for she knew the real Prince Harold was.
11:08The most wonderful person, kinder and more diligent, than anyone else.
11:12She gently squeezed the dragon-embroidered handkerchief she had received from Harold that day,
11:17suppressing her excitement for the fulfillment of her long-cherished desire
11:20and her anticipation for Prince Harold's efforts to become the man she knew he could be.
11:26The morning after his fateful meeting with Alexandra, Harold lay in bed, his mind racing.
11:31He was in the world of Enhanza, a smartphone RPG where romantic comedies unfolded in chat boxes
11:37and the main story, filled with battles, progressed in an RPG format with card battles.
11:43Harold knew he had to get stronger.
11:44Once he was truly embroiled in the game scenarios, he'd face a barrage of enemies, thieves, assassins,
11:51enemy nations, armies, even legendary magical beasts and heroes.
11:56As he was, he'd be utterly helpless and meet a swift death.
12:00In Enhanza, each character possessed unique skills and attributes.
12:04The protagonist, Wilfred, was the exception, with customizable attributes and skills.
12:10Weapon cards provided attack and defense boosts and granted special skills.
12:14However, Harold faced a unique challenge.
12:17Well, male characters don't appear as cards in the game, he mused.
12:22Enhanza was a romance RPG, and male characters simply weren't a focus for players.
12:27Harold, in the game, was a sacrificial lamb, with inconsistent and confusing stats.
12:33The creators seemed to have neglected him.
12:35Despite this, he had some unique traits.
12:38His affinity was darkness, a stark contrast to the royal family's light attributes.
12:42He boasted exceptionally high magic attack and magic defense, but his physical defense was
12:48pitifully low, making him incredibly fragile.
12:52On the bright side, Harold had the highest SP, skill points, maxed out at 999.
12:58However, he couldn't actually use any skills due to his light affinity, yet his SP bar never
13:03depleted, making him a truly peculiar character.
13:07Harold's immediate goal was clear.
13:09He had to prepare as much as possible before the main story began in three years.
13:14His ultimate desire was to live peacefully with Alexandra, far from the succession war or
13:19any other game events.
13:21But if he had to fight, he'd be ready.
13:23Determined, Harold decided to begin his search for a suitable weapon.
13:28If this world truly followed Enhanza rules, there should be ultra-rare, UR, weapons, even
13:33more powerful than SSRs.
13:35In the game, these were gacha pulls.
13:37In reality, he'd have to find them manually.
13:40The worst-case scenario is that they treat UR-class weapons as national treasures or legendary
13:45items.
13:46He thought, acknowledging the high probability that such powerful artifacts would be under
13:51strict national control, making them impossible to acquire easily.
13:55He needed to gather information on every weapon and learn about the heroines.
13:59Most importantly, he needed to find an alternative to Harold's infamous Death Scythe.
14:05Despite its name, it was light-affiliated, not dark, limiting its effectiveness.
14:10He hoped the game's freedom to choose weapons would apply to him here.
14:14Now, let's get up and start searching.
14:17Harold felt a surge of confidence, despite the odds.
14:20One year from now, he'd be enrolling in the Royal Academy, the main setting of the game,
14:25and he needed to be ready.
14:26He intended to navigate through the coming events quietly, avoiding contact and disturbances
14:31as much as possible.
14:33Just as he was about to get out of bed, a knock echoed through his room.
14:37Excuse me.
14:39A voice called, and the door clicked open.
14:42A maid entered, bowing politely.
14:44As of today, I am in charge of taking care of Prince Harold's affairs.
14:48My name is Marion Sierra.
14:51Harold's eyes widened.
14:53This was no ordinary maid.
14:54Marion Sierra was unmistakably one of the main heroines from Enhanza.
14:59His plan to avoid protagonist and heroine interactions to steer clear of his bad ending
15:04was already failing.
15:05So, you came to greet me because it's the first time, right?
15:09That, it's okay, right?
15:11Harold tried to sound approachable, but Marion's polite, almost detached.
15:15Yes.
15:17From now on, please take care of me.
15:19Followed by a graceful curtsy, left him feeling awkward.
15:22At fifteen, Marion was two years his senior, and despite his past life as a university student,
15:29Harold was currently a social outcast with no experience talking to girls.
15:33S.O., please take your time.
15:35If you have anything, just call me.
15:38Harold offered, trying his best to be friendly.
15:41Marion, however, looked at him with a puzzled expression.
15:45Harold wondered if his
15:46little scoundrel
15:47face made his smile seem creepy.
15:49Well then, excuse me.
15:52With a deep bow, Marion left the room.
15:55But as the door clicked shut,
15:56Harold distinctly heard her mutter.
15:58How unlucky.
16:00He wasn't surprised.
16:02He knew she was disappointed from the moment she entered.
16:05Why wouldn't she be?
16:07He was the
16:07incompetent trash prince.
16:10Harold stared at his reflection,
16:12a pathetic figure on the verge of tears.
16:14The tragic past of Harold,
16:16before his memories of his previous life surfaced,
16:19was a part of the story and Hansa didn't explicitly show.
16:22Since childhood, he had been constantly compared to his talented older brothers,
16:27Cardus and Raphael,
16:28and eventually branded
16:29incompetent.
16:31Despite his desperate efforts to catch up and earn his parents' recognition,
16:35no one acknowledged his struggle.
16:37On his tenth birthday,
16:38his mother, Queen Margaret,
16:40had delivered a crushing blow.
16:42You can't even be of help for Cardus,
16:44so at the very least don't hinder his progress by being on his way.
16:48Now, embodying Harold,
16:50the pain of those memories surged through him.
16:52Anger,
16:53sadness,
16:54suffering,
16:54loneliness,
16:55and frustration.
16:57He clenched his fists,
16:58struggling to suppress the overwhelming emotions that threatened to erupt.
17:02Harold-sama.
17:03I've received a message from Cardus-sama's attendant.
17:07He wishes to dine with you today.
17:09One month had passed since Marion Seiler,
17:11a main heroine from Hansa,
17:13became Harold's personal maid.
17:15Their relationship was strictly professional.
17:18Marion often sighed or muttered complaints,
17:20and Harold actively avoided contact to prevent triggering any unwanted Hansa flags.
17:26Dismissing her was out of the question,
17:27as it would surely lead to more bad endings.
17:31The immediate problem was a dinner invitation from Cardus,
17:34Harold's older brother.
17:35In his previous life,
17:37Harold had always tried to curry favor with Cardus to gain their mother Margaret's recognition,
17:41a true brown noser.
17:43Harold's memories suggested Cardus kept him around for potential usefulness,
17:47though the vibes he recalled were far from brotherly.
17:50The invitation itself was puzzling.
17:52Cardus,
17:53two years Harold senior,
17:54should have been a first-year student at the Royal Academy,
17:57which mandated dorm stays even for royalty.
18:01His presence at the Imperial Palace gave Harold an uneasy feeling.
18:05Despite his misgivings,
18:06declining the invitation might cause more trouble.
18:09Harold had a sudden,
18:10brilliant idea,
18:11at dinner,
18:12he would try to push Marion onto Cardus.
18:15This would accomplish two things.
18:17It would distance him from a heroine,
18:19and it might help Marion achieve her dream of supporting her family by becoming Cardus's attendant.
18:23He-he-he-he.
18:25This takes care of one of my concerns.
18:28Being the disliked Harold.
18:30Had its conveniences,
18:31he mused,
18:32despite the pain of admitting it.
18:34With the dinner decided,
18:35Harold headed to the training grounds.
18:37Since his reincarnation,
18:39he'd been diligently training,
18:40determined to avoid death in any Enhanza event.
18:43But the real challenge was how to get stronger quickly and effectively.
18:47Unlike games,
18:48this world didn't have levels.
18:50To increase stats,
18:52one simply had to train.
18:54But how did one raise magical attack and magical defense when lacking magical skills?
18:59Harold,
18:59whose affinity was darkness but whose existing skills were only physical,
19:03found himself scratching his head.
19:06Physical training was straightforward,
19:08but magic was a mystery.
19:10He considered the possibility of using a weapon with magical skills.
19:14In Enhanza,
19:15some weapons came with unique abilities,
19:17and perhaps wielding one could help him train his magical attributes.
19:20It was unconfirmed,
19:22but worth a shot.
19:24In any case,
19:25what I should do is max out my physical attributes and become a bit more capable.
19:29He decided.
19:31Harold grabbed a wooden sword and began swinging relentlessly.
19:35980.
19:36990.
19:381000.
19:38He collapsed,
19:40exhausted but satisfied.
19:42His somewhat unfit body was holding up.
19:46He poked his slightly protruding belly, determined to get rid of it.
19:50Above all, he had made a promise to Alexandra.
19:53In three years, he would become a man worthy of her.
19:56As he tried to get up, a familiar figure entered his field of vision.
20:01Al-Alexandra!
20:02He exclaimed.
20:03She approached him, gracefully wiping away his sweat with a handkerchief.
20:08Harold Sama, well done.
20:10So, what happened to you?
20:12Harold stammered.
20:13His Majesty the King graciously permitted me to stay here in the capital until I entered the Royal Academy.
20:20Alexandra explained.
20:21Harold's heart sank slightly.
20:23She was here, close, and he realized she was likely assessing him,
20:28planning to report back to her father, Duke Chevalier, and potentially annul their engagement.
20:33He couldn't afford to show weakness.
20:35But then, Alexander's next words caught him off guard.
20:39However.
20:40Lord Harold, you've been working hard to fulfill our promise from a month ago.
20:44Harold let out an embarrassed laugh.
20:47He was thrilled by the unexpected praise.
20:49I?
20:50I have no talent, and I've been lazy for so long.
20:54To stand beside you as your fiancée in three years, I must work harder than anyone else.
20:59Alexandra's expression softened briefly, a hint of sadness, before returning to her usual composure.
21:05And, um, if it's all right with you, could you allow me to assist you in your training?
21:10Eh?
21:11Harold blurted out, dumbfounded by her utterly surprising request.
21:15Um.
21:15If you're okay with it, would you let me assist you with your training?
21:20Alexandra requested, her hand on her chest.
21:23Harold was dumbfounded.
21:25He pictured her as delicate and unsuited for strenuous activity.
21:29Despite my appearance, I have been practicing swordsmanship since childhood.
21:33Alexandra chuckled, a slight smile gracing her lips.
21:37Harold, still skeptical, couldn't reconcile this image with the gentle,
21:41conflict-averse heroine he knew from Enhanza.
21:43All right.
21:45Shall we have a little spar?
21:47She proposed when Harold's skepticism became evident.
21:50Harold hesitated.
21:52What if he accidentally hurt her?
21:54Duke Chevalier, her father, would surely come after him.
21:58Yet he agreed.
22:00The sight of Alexandra, in a dress and wielding a wooden sword, was jarring.
22:04But then, thwack!
22:06Harold found himself sprawled on the ground, easily defeated.
22:10Ouch!
22:11Why you're really strong?
22:13He admitted.
22:14Alexandra explained.
22:16The Chevalier family holds about a third of the kingdom's territory, and to protect it from
22:20external threats, strength is highly valued among its members.
22:24Her explanation made sense, but her strength was still astounding, surpassing even the main
22:29heroines in Enhanza.
22:31Having sparred with you, Harold, I can see that you possess talent.
22:35You will become a man worthy of the kingdom in due time.
22:38Alexandra stated confidently.
22:41Harold was baffled.
22:41In Enhanza, his character was physically weak.
22:45Why you're joking?
22:47He stammered.
22:48No, I'm not.
22:50Alexandra continued.
22:52However, gaining such strength is no easy feat.
22:55Moreover, you mentioned earlier that you would become a suitable partner for me in three years.
22:59Harold confirmed his promise.
23:01In that case, please allow me to assist you until you achieve that strength.
23:06Harold was taken aback.
23:08This wasn't just for today.
23:10She was offering indefinite assistance.
23:12Um.
23:13That might be a bit too much.
23:15I apologize for the trouble.
23:17No need for apologies.
23:20Alexandra replied firmly.
23:22Besides, Harold, becoming an outstanding individual is not only for me but also for
23:26your sake.
23:27Her words relieved Harold.
23:29He initially thought she was looking for reasons to annul their engagement, but it seemed
23:33she was now focused on forging him into a suitable partner.
23:37This aligned perfectly with his goal of avoiding a bad ending.
23:41Is it really okay for me to rely on you like this?
23:44He asked.
23:45Yes.
23:46She affirmed.
23:47Harold, unsure about improving his magical abilities, realized her guidance would be
23:51invaluable.
23:53Th thank you.
23:54To be honest, I've been training recklessly without a clear idea of how to get stronger.
23:59He exclaimed, beaming.
24:01Having his favorite heroine as a training partner, and an incredibly strong one at that,
24:05was more than he could have hoped for.
24:08Sorry to keep you waiting.
24:10Harold burst into the dining hall, only to be met by the calm, cool gaze of Cardus Weld
24:15De Havels, his older brother and the first prince of the De Havels kingdom.
24:19You're late, Cardus stated simply.
24:22In the world of Enhanza, Cardus was already deeply involved in national affairs and widely
24:27trusted by King Evil, making him the prime candidate for the throne.
24:31Yet, his cold, detached nature often led people to favor the second prince, Raphael, who was
24:37known for his friendly demeanor.
24:40Cardus's character would only soften through his struggles for the throne and rivalries
24:44with the main character.
24:45He wielded the royal family's powerful light attribute skill, De Havel's emblem, a skill
24:50Harold, with his darkness affinity, could not use.
24:54Cardus's view of Harold was clear.
24:56A useless younger brother.
24:58This assessment was ingrained in Harold's memories and confirmed by the game's scenarios.
25:03Harold sympathized with his past self, who had desperately tried to curry favor with Cardus
25:08and their mother, Margaret, just for a shred of acknowledgement.
25:12But now, as both Harold and Harutachi Banna, he knew better.
25:16He wouldn't follow scenarios leading to bad endings, and he understood that neither Margaret
25:21nor Cardus would ever genuinely favor him.
25:23From now on, he would graduate from being a lackey, keep his distance, and quietly live
25:29his life.
25:30Dear Nisama, what made you suddenly want to have dinner with me?
25:34Harold asked, deliberately injecting irony into his tone to gauge Cardus's intentions.
25:39A dinner with a useless younger brother was unprecedented in Harold's memories.
25:45Cardus explained.
25:46Well, I heard that Harold got engaged to the daughter of the Duke of Chevalier.
25:50So, I thought of arranging a celebration.
25:53Harold understood.
25:54Cardus believed this engagement would secure the Chevalier family's support, significantly
25:59boosting his own chances for the throne.
26:02It was a misplaced hope, as Duke Chevalier opposed the engagement.
26:06Harold's initial plan to push Marion onto Cardus was now moot.
26:10He simply intended to be polite, and then excuse himself.
26:14However, a steward approached Cardus, whispering something that clearly displeased him.
26:18Let him in, Cardus instructed.
26:21The steward bowed and headed for the door.
26:24Hey, Harold.
26:25Congratulations on your engagement, a cheerful voice announced.
26:30Entering the dining hall with a bright smile was a young man with golden hair and gray eyes,
26:34Raphael Weld de Hovels, the second prince.
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