Chapter 18 : His Battle
(Un-Edited)
Translator's Note:
I have no excuse other than on my RL job (pending items) and I caught up with Persona 5 but please bear with me, I’m not going to let this fade away I assure you. On the other hand, I would like a Father like the Prime Minister (/□＼*)・゜Mine is the embodiment of Tamaki from HighSchool HostClude(minus being rich AF)
Please let me know if I mistranslated some text. I tried to connect each sentence to each other so I may have added some words that was not in the original sentences. Also, this is not the final version, I might be kicked due to probably alot of grammer mistakes or what by JetonS…and the readers. But you all have been waiting for—–
Translated by: Ichiiya
Glen quickly told me that it wouldn't be simple for a Prime Minister of a country to have spare time. That was what I thought but, I easily got the approval to meet him that it was a bit anti-climatic.
Knowing that he had spare time in the midst of working then of course, it was a given that Father was the one who gave out the permission.
I immediately understood that father who was interested sat beside the Prime Minister.
If it was too late in the evening, the Prime Minister has gone back home.
I was relieved that I somehow was able to catch him before he returned home.
I knocked on the door before entering the office, I saw that my Father and the Prime Minister were facing each other discussing about something.
It seemed like our relationship to each other was as close as a Father to his son.
I ignored my father as I spoke to the Prime Minister about my business.
[I'm sorry for taking your time, Prime Minister. To be honest, I would like to ask a favor from you]
A man whose silver hair was slicked back that was different from hers, wore a black frame glasses on that hard-to-please yet good looking face (I can't believe that this is her Father), thinly smiled then nodded
[Are you asking for a favor? Of course, if it is within my abilities please let me know, Your Highness]
I suppose there was a close resemblance of her and the Prime Minister's form when they bowed, expressing their elegant manners. Even though they differ in outside, but as I thought they are still father and daughter.
I don't want to make things awkward, if possible I would like us to talk each other comfortably, once again, I spoke to the「Prime Minister」
[Rather than a favor, it's more like about your daughter Princess Lidiana. I'd like to immediately greet her since the engagement that was done with great pains has been decided. What do you think, would it be a bother do so?]
I told them with a smile on my face as the Prime Minister and my father stiffly replied [ Eh? ]
I felt somewhat dissatisfied.
[Freed, what are you doing…..?!]
Father's face drew his bewildered face closer to mine. (T/N: would anyone know what 驚倒 means?)
[ What is?]
I nonchalantly replied that I vaguely understood what he wanted to say.
It's not like I did not like my engagement to her.
[That's a big misunderstanding, Father. I am really looking forward to this wonderful engagement]
I told of them my true feelings, the more their faces became puzzled.
Even though how many times I had smile on my face, perhaps he naturally knew that I was faking it.
[I am grateful that you'd accept but still……]
Unbelievable, he suddenly reversed his opinion.
The Prime Minister's eyebrows scrunched together, showing uneasiness at my behavior, as he threw me his unappreciated opinion
[ To be honest, I find that if your highness is not so eager about this engagement, I thought it would be best to cancel it. Certainly, I will be one-sidedly promoted but no matter how much of an opponent you are Your Highness, if my daughter will be unhappy then this engagement will be pointless.]
His words got me the chills.
While I had a good impression about the Prime Minister who was clearly concerned about his daughter's unhappiness about the marriage, I was starting to lose patience and must let him understand at all cost.
[That's not necessary. I have decided to go and meet the princess, to whom I vowed from the bottom of my heart that I will love her. You don't have to worry about it.]
The Prime Minister intently gazed at my face, clearly showed his intention to request for one last confirmation. I stared back without flinching at his gaze which seemed to have seen through me.
[Your Highness…… those words of yours, can I believe in them?]
Even Father peeked at the face of the Prime Minister, as I clearly nodded to his question.
[Forgive me and I thank you.]
I lowered my head to the Prime Minister, while my Father spun his head, watched me as he said
[ Really, what is going on here? I still don't understand anything…… However, I understand that you have the intention to seriously go out and meet your fiance who will be your princess and accept her, right?]
[I just want to go and see her as soon as possible]
I replied as he tiredly smiled but even so he firmly swore as he said [I got it. We'll talk about this later]
[By the way your highness, there is something I wish to talk about]
I rode together with the Prime Minister inside the same carriage as it approached the direction towards the mansion.
For him to talk to me with his timing, 9 out of 10 it will be about her.
[Is it about the Princess?]
Of course, I got anything but trivial information about her, so I prompted the Prime Minister to talk.
[ I'm listening ]
I knew it yet to be told by someone as her Father, it was a bitter feeling to I had to bear with.
[ There was also a part, I can't help but to think that it was especially fate that I received the marriage although I wanted to decline it. A half hearted like marriage between my daughter and your highness, can only result to unhappiness.]
Unexpectedly, just now with a sour face, the Prime Minister unconsciously revealed his real thoughts.
[…… I always thought that the Prime Minister wanted to have a political marriage.]
I apologized for the cruel misunderstanding, as the Prime Minister shook his head.
[No, it naturally seemed that way. Perhaps, I guess my daughter also thought of it that way.]
I felt a little bit pitiful for him who had a distant look.
[…… you surprisingly said it quite clearly]
Speaking of feeling troubled, the Prime Minister had a serious look on his face as he nodded.
[ It is not like I was hiding it ]
[ That is not necessary. I will not get married for that sort of reason, after all.] (T/N: probably political-related…)
Speaking of which, the Prime Minister's eyes opened wide as he fixedly stared at me.
Rather than as a Prime Minister that looked at a country's future but as a Father who is nothing but only concerned of his daughter’s future.
[ …… But Your Highness… Although I am very grateful for our discussion, why is that for the sake my daughter who you never met even once, you would go so far this extent of accepting marriage? ….. By any chance, have you two already met somewhere?]
He had a confused look as I replied to him an ambiguous answer such as [I wonder where….] to his question. In response to my ambiguous answer, the light in the Prime Minister's eyes shined.
Nevertheless without saying, I was convinced as I deeply nodded.
Still, from the way I spoke, stopped any other further questions.
…… As I have expected, it is just a matter of time when everything is exposed.
I don't mind if the Prime Minister knew.
However, I do not know what she thought of it.
I imagined when the moment she has been exposed and be very flustered about it. I laughed unintentionally.
My feelings throbbed uncontrollably, as the corner of my mouth naturally rose up.
Thank you very much.
Those who have not seen it yet, please feel free to read the side story [ Melancholy of the Prime Minister].
Hey!
I wanted to ask you readers, it has come to my attention that the author has mentioned one of the side stories Melancholy of the Prime Minster (宰相の憂鬱). Personally, I thought it would be best to finish the Fugitive Arc then continue with the side stories but the Author did mention to look at it, which I am assuming that he means “Please look at the side story before moving on” This includes the Witch who makes the pills + the stories are kinda shorter than a chapter.
What do you think?