I Was Rejected by the Main Character in a Romantic Fantasy

Chapter 25

I Was Rejected by the Main Character in a Romantic Fantasy. - Chapter 25

“...”

Felix was stunned by Sylvia’s sharp and pointed voice, then came to his senses at Ashillya’s chilly voice.

‘Why is she acting like this?’

While puzzled by Sylvia’s appearance, which he had never seen, even in the novel, she blushed red as if startled by her own voice.

“Ah... that, that’s...”

Sylvia wasn’t originally the kind of person to snap out aggressively.

With a shocked expression, she stuttered out her words.

“Since I’m the one who received help, shouldn’t you receive the reward from me...?”

“This one didn’t help you because this one liked you. At the same time, Felix von Astria tried to help you, and this one handled that matter, so in conclusion, he received help from me.”

Ashillya, who smiled as if Sylvia’s voice trailing off in a deflated manner, calmly spoke.

“B-But...”

“As you wish, Your Highness.”

Since I felt there was no need to continue the sluggish argument any longer, I interrupted Sylvia’s words and accepted Ashillya’s proposal.

Even if they continued to argue, Ashillya would win anyway. There was no way Sylvia could win against her, who held the position of princess, even if she was the protagonist.

Moreover, I also had no valid reason to refuse Ashillya’s proposal. As she said, I received help from her.

“Felix...!”

Sylvia called out in disbelief, but I only shook my head quietly.

It wasn’t a good choice to needlessly go against Ashillya’s mood. Although her proposal was a bit burdensome.

“You don’t have to think of it as too burdensome. It won’t be that bad for you either.”

“Is that so...?”

When I asked out of genuine curiosity, Ashillya smiled leisurely as always.

“The Astria family is meritorious, right? They should be treated accordingly.”

“Wouldn’t my older brother be more suitable for that reason?”

The position of next head of the Astria family is not me, but my older brother. If we were to be treated due to our support, wouldn’t it be right for my brother to go?

“It can be seen as favoritism.”

Ashillya added with a smile as if she had already anticipated my words.

So, suppose the next head takes on the role of Ashillya’s escort. In that case, other families might feel that Astria is being favored.

To ‘reward’ the Astria family while not offending the feelings of other nobles, it would be appropriate for ‘me,’ who will not become the head, to take on that role.

Finally understanding her intention, I exhaled softly and bowed my head. There was no longer any justification to refuse.

At the same time, Sylvia also had no choice but to understand Ashillya’s invitation. Because there was no flaw in Ashillya’s words.

“It is an honor to be able to serve you.”

As if my answer finally pleased her, Ashillya smiled contentedly and gave a small nod.@@@@

“I will send someone later for the detailed schedule, so you just need to prepare yourself.”

“That’s right.”

Felix.

Ashillya, thinking of the red-haired boy, unknowingly smiled softly and affirmed the shadow leader’s words.

“...”

Ashillya erased her smile when she noticed his silence.

“If you have something to ask, ask now.”

“...No, it’s nothing.”

“Feel free. This one is in a good mood right now.”

The shadows are a group that blindly follows Ashillya’s orders.

Even if it is a dirty job that tramples on human morals, they blindly follow her orders. Because they are already people whose lives have been saved by her.

Therefore, the leader of the shadows hesitated momentarily but soon brought out the question he had been holding back.

“I am curious why you want to keep that child by your side.”

“...Well.”

The first time Ashillya saw Felix was not at the academy.

She first saw him at the Astria family manor. Felix may not remember, but Ashillya remembered his appearance.

The appearance of a boy who was so straightforward that he was crazy about the sword and practiced it. Of course, that wasn’t the reason she wanted to keep him by her side. Rather, she might not have kept him by her side if she had only seen such an appearance.

The next time she saw him was when Felix was arguing with Leonhardt.

At first, she was intrigued by his appearance, which seemed somehow different from before at a glance. She wondered how he had changed so much in such a short time.

A smile naturally flowed out when she saw him threatening Leonhardt. She thought he was a strangely peculiar child.

At the same time, she could feel a very small joy in his appearance.

From starting as a princess to ascending to Crown Princess, Ashillya had been burdened with countless responsibilities and challenges. That wasn’t a particularly strange thing.

She adapted to her environment and became who she is today.

However, in the process, she had forgotten the joy of life. Because her life was not smooth enough for her to enjoy anything.

Felix was a small joy she encountered during such times.

Separately, the reason she decided to deal with Leonhardt was simply because she knew Leonhardt would not be of help to Sylvia.

And there, she faced the boy who made her happy again. Recalling the appearance of the boy who protected her, Ashillya unknowingly smiled and answered the shadow.

“Being the one protected isn’t bad either.”

“...I will also report Felix von Astria’s attendance.”

“Handle it as quickly as possible.”

At Ashillya’s words, the shadow bowed his head even deeper. Ashillya calmly moved her steps and touched her own face.

When she thought of Felix, her lips always took the same shape.

Translator’s Corner

Been enjoying the calmer pace for this. But that’ll be changing for a bit because of a kofi donation, so daily chapters til that’s settled. Yippie~

-Ruminas