Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 9: The Strongest Onmyoji Goes Out to the Party (Middle)
Hiltzell.
Even I recognized that name.
Hiltzell Urd Ehrgreif—the first prince of this country.
Amu and the others seemed to have noticed too, frozen in place.
Amidst the silence that fell upon us, Fiona continued speaking with an emotionless smile.
“Are you feeling well? Please don’t overexert yourself.”
“I’m happy to say I’m doing well today. I really wanted to attend this party.”
With those words, Hiltzell smiled.
The first prince, known for his intelligence but frail health. I had heard rumors to that effect, and it seemed they were true.
Fiona suddenly looked toward a woman standing beside Hiltzell.
“Oh, how rare. Elysia is here today as well.”
The woman didn’t respond; she merely nodded slightly.
She appeared even younger than Hiltzell, seeming to be around our age or slightly older. She wore a stiff expression without a hint of a smile, but her facial features were quite striking. Her glossy blonde hair, in stark contrast to the prince’s, drew attention.
Hiltzell explained
“I invited her as the daughter of Duke Madias to make an appearance. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to keep getting rejected by my fiancée.”
“I see. But please, don’t overexert yourself. Elysia must be busy as well.”
When Fiona smiled, the woman awkwardly nodded in response.
It seemed she was the first prince’s fiancée. Unusual for a high-ranking noblewoman, she appeared uncomfortable in social settings.
Ignoring his fiancée, the prince continued to smile at Fiona.
“I won’t make Elysia do anything she doesn’t want to. She’s cuter when she’s quiet like this. …Anyway.”
Without any warning, Hiltzell turned his attention to Amu.
“Fiona, don’t hog the hidden guest of this party all to yourself. Won’t you introduce your friends to me as well?”
While staring at Amu, Hiltzell spoke.
It was only at that moment that I realized the prince’s true intention was the Hero.
Despite appearing frail, he was a surprisingly courageous man.
Amidst everyone keeping their distance from us, he approached fearlessly, not showing any signs of hesitation. Even now, he seemed relaxed and composed.
Amu hesitated, glancing towards Fiona.
Fiona, wearing an expression that seemed genuinely offended, turned to her stepbrother and said
“Hogging them? I was simply waiting for a courageous individual.”
“In that case, it seems I qualify.”
Without waiting for an introduction, Hiltzell extended his left hand to Amu.
“Nice to meet you, Hero Amu. I’m Hiltzell Urd Ehrgreif. Even in this state, I am indeed a prince.”
“Um… I know. I’m Amu. It’s an honor to meet you…”
With a slightly awkward greeting, Amu shook his left hand.
Self-deprecatingly, Hiltzelle remarked
“I apologize for the left hand. Due to my frailty, I can’t let go of my cane. But I’m surprised. I never expected the legendary hero to be such a delicate girl.”
The prince smiled.
Hiltzell, unlike his father the Emperor, had a refined appearance. While there was no trace of shared blood, his delicate features, combined with a sense of fragility, gave him a somewhat elven forest-dweller quality.
In front of the prince, Amu seemed completely tense.
Hiltzell’s expression darkened slightly as he said
“I heard you’ve been tasked with dealing with the rebel forces.”
“Y-yes… that’s correct.”
“To use a hero in human conflicts… I wonder what His Majesty is thinking. I can’t believe this is the right path. Aren’t you truly anxious? Even with the power of a hero, facing tens of thousands of rebels alone must be terrifying. If you want, I can advise His Majesty to reconsider, even at this late stage.”
“N-no, that’s…”
Despite the pressure from Hiltzell’s enthusiasm, Amu shook her head.
“I also… want to become a force for the Empire. And… I have comrades.”
“Comrades.”
As if anticipating those words, Hiltzell repeated
“By the way, I heard that the hero has reliable comrades. I heard that a certain sorcerer, in Lakana, swiftly suppressed the largest stampede in history.”
At that moment, Hiltzell’s gaze suddenly turned towards me.
Behind his colored glasses, he looked straight at me, and his thin lips parted.
“Perhaps you are…Seika Lamprog-kun?”