Azalee - Prince of Salusha - Main Story

Azalee - Prince of Salusha - Main Story

Chapter 1 - An Odd Prince

At the time when the stars have started shining in the night sky... I was invited to a certain party. 

(What a really nice place...) 

People in gorgeous outfits entered the beautiful building one after another. Everyone has put the butterfly ornament that came with the invitations somewhere on their bodies. 

(Looking at them like this makes it feel like there are a lot of butterflies flying around...) 

When I looked at the butterfly ornament that I tied around my wrist, I remembered the time when the invitation was sent to me. 

"I've made a special butterfly tiara. I wonder if my butterfly will perch on the best flower in the venue...) 

That's what was written on the invitations that were sent by the prince of the Corona Kingdom*, the one who has made crowns for the King of Dreams for generations. 

T/N: Carlyle

Noblewoman 1: This is probably the first time someone other than a person from the royal family of Traumerei will have a tiara presented to them...

Nobleman: It's said that the owner of a tiara or crown that was made by someone of the royal family of Corona will be given glory. 

Noblewoman 2: What a chance to get dressed up like this... 

I listened to the various whispers around me. 

(I'm sure that it's a beautiful tiara.)

Just as I was about to enter with expectations spreading in my heart...

Guard: Sir, those who aren't wearing the butterfly ornament that came along with the invitations aren't allow to enter. 

A single man was stopped from entering by the guard. 

??: Invitation? I don't need something like that. Preventing me from going to a party, that's not enough to stop me. 

With an amused smile, the man proceeded as he calmly walked. Then, the guard quickly grabbed the man's arm. 

??: Ah... 

Just as the man's arm was grabbed, he suddenly turned around and... 

(...? What's that sound...?) 

When I heard a sound coming from somewhere and looked around, a cluster of white was heading over here at a high speed. 

MC: Eh...! Sheep...!? 

A large flock of sheep ran past me as they cried. 

??: You guys! You shouldn't be following me... Good grief, guess it can't be helped. 

The man happily smiled at the sheep. 

??: Prince Azalee, over here. 

A man who seemed to be a retainer appeared out of nowhere and laid out a red carpet. 

(Just now, he called him, Prince Azalee... So, this person is a prince.) 

Azalee: Kalim. There's no need to exaggerate. Since this a party, my social status is going to get exposed. 

While complaining, Prince Azalee leisurely walked on top of the carpet. 

(That was kind of surprising...) 

The sheep were baaing and eating grass noisily in the area. As the flock of sheep continued to increase, the guard frantically tried to drive them out... 

Chapter 2 - A Troubling Feeling

The sheep were bringing up dust around the party venue... Due to my attention being caught by that scene, I suddenly got dragged into the flock of sheep. 

(W-What do I do...!) 

As I tried to stay in place, I got dragged away strongly. Then, at that moment, someone strongly pulled my hand and picked me up. 

Azalee: Girl! That's a dangerous spot to be at. 

The man from earlier- Prince Azalee held me in his arms as he smiled. 

MC: I-I'm sorry. 

Azalee: It's okay, don't worry about it. As a man, it's obvious to do something like that. 

As he was holding me, Azalee-san stepped on the red carpet in the venue. 

Kalim: Prince Azalee. Your beloved sheep were the ones that dragged that girl along in the first place. 

When Kalim-san appeared, he whispered that to him from behind. 

Azalee: Hmm, I see. Then, the sheep brought you over to me. 

After Azalee-san smiled as he said that without a care in the world, he softly puts me down on the carpet. 

Azalee: Girl, tell me your name. 

MC: Ah, uh... It's MC. 

Azalee: MC. That's a nice name. By the fate of the sheep, I'll let you by my partner today. 

I found it strange when that sentence ended with "it's quite an honor" after Azalee-san easily made that decision. 

MC: U-Um...

///Choices///

- By partner...? (☼)

MC: By partner...? 

Azalee: That's right. I choose you, MC!

(T-That's not the answer I was looking for...) 

Not sure on what to do, I smiled vaguely. 

- Tilt head to the side (☽)

(What did he mean by partner...)

I tilted my head to the side as it was jumbled with questions. 

///Choices///

Azalee: Hmm? You're making a strange face... Ah, I know! How careless of me. I haven't told you my name yet. I'm Azalee: I'm from... Hmm, that's a little tactless. 

(Even though I heard him being called a prince earlier...) 

Azalee: Oh, well. It can't be helped to worry about the small stuff. I'm the legitimate heir to the throne of Salusha, the Kingdom of Golden Sand. 

(H-Huh? He gave away his name in the end...?)

I found it strange that he's revealing so much that it made me forget to blink. 

Kalim: Azalee-sama, I've prepared your seat. 

Azalee: I see! MC, let's go check it out. 

Without worrying about me as I was flustered, Azalee-san pointed towards the area in the center of the venue. 

(That's...)

In a tent that looked like it belongs in a desert, there were fluffy cushions and for some reason, the sheep from earlier... The people around were clamoring while looking at it. 

(I-It's getting a lot of attention... That's pretty normal though...)

Azalee: It's hastily made, but that's okay. It's a VIP seat after all. 

Azalee-san made a satisfied smile. 

(S-Somehow, I feel like this is going to be quite a party...) 

Paying no mind to those around us... His eyes sparkled happily...

Chapter 3 - A Bright Smile

Within the gorgeous venue, the cries of the sheep echoed... While being the center of people's attention, we sat down in the hastily made "VIP seat". 

(I'm feeling really uneasy from the gazes around us...) 

Azalee: Hmm? MC, what's with the dark look? 

Not worrying about the gazes, Azalee-san looked into my eyes. 

///Choices///

- Is it okay to make a seat so willingly? (☽)

MC: Is it all to make a seat so willingly...

When I asked that with my eyes down due to feeling embarrassed, Azalee-san didn't respond.

- I'm uneasy from the surrounding gazes... (☼)

MC: U-Uh, I guess you could say that I'm a little uncomfortable from the surrounding gazes...

When I said that words that I chose in a panic as I had my head down, Azalee-san didn't respond.

///Choices///

(Is he mad...?) 

I listened to him as I was slightly intimidated by the sheep... 

Azalee: Yum! This is good. 

(Eh...!? 

Azalee-san was eating the fruit that Kalim-san brought over. 

(H-He's not listening...!) 

As I was speechless with my mouth agape, I blinked repeatedly. Then...

Azalee: Mm. 

Somehow getting the wrong idea, Azalee-san heldout some well-done grilled meat to me. 

MC: Um...? 

Azalee: What's wrong? Since this is a party, you have to eat aside from dancing. 

After he said that, the sheep forced my hand to take the meat and eat it. 

Hall Official: Um, Sir. 

One of the hall officials nervously approached us. 

Hall Official: I beg your pardon, but this spot is where the tiara is going to be displayed... Eek!

Suddenly, the sheep baaed and jumped at him. 

Azalee: Ah, the floor is a little hard, but I don't mind. 

Hall Official: No, that's not what I meant, the tiara is going to be placed here soon-

Azalee-san energetically tilted his head to the side from those words. 

Azalee: Tiara? 

(That's right, since he didn't have an invitation...) 

MC: It's a party where a worthy lady will be chosen for the tiara that was made by Prince Carlyle of the Corona Kingdom. 

When I whispered that to Azalee-san, his eyes shined brightly. 

Azalee: A tiara from Corona!? Where is it!? 

Hall Official: No, about that... 

Azalee-san used the back of a chair to look for the glass case that was on display. 

MC: It's being displayed here... 

Azalee: What!? Then, hurry and bring it out. 

Hall Official: Even so... 

Azalee-san impatiently looked for the glass case. 

///Choices///

- Shall we look around the venue? (☼)

MC: Uh... Azalee-san. If it's all right, can we take a little look around the venue? 

Azalee: The venue? 

MC: Yes. We still haven't looked around here. 

Azalee: Hm... You have a point. Also, it kind of sounds like fun. 

- There's something tasty over there (☽)

MC: Azalee-san, there's something tasty over there... 

Azalee: Something tasty... If that's what you say, then it can't be helped.

///Choices///

When Azalee-san got up, Kalim-san came along as he held the red carpet behind him. 

Azalee: Kalim, I'm fine for now. They said that thing in in the way. So, stand down. 

After saying that, Azalee-san placed his hand around my shoulder and started walking. 

Azalee: By the way, about the tiara. What kind of girl will be chosen? 

MC: Ah... Uh, I don't know. All that was written in the invitation was "I wonder if my butterfly will perch on the best flower in the venue". Maybe the tiara is going to be presented to the best woman in the venue... That could be what it meant. 

Azalee: ...

Azalee-san looked straight at me. 

Azalee: Then, that must mean that you're going to be chosen. 

MC: Eh? 

Azalee: You're really pretty after all. 

MC: ... 

When he suddenly said that with a straight face, my cheeks became warm. 

Azalee: Besides, you became my partner, so you're going to be the lucky owner!

He made a carefree smile. As I was looking at that smile, it felt like he was surrounded by some kind of bright light... 

Chapter 4 - What It Means to Be a Noble

As people's laughter was being heard throughout the gorgeous party venue, butterflies were flying all over the place. While Azalee-san and I were walking together inside... 

Man 1: Hey, you got me all dirty! Compensate it for me!

Man 2: Eh? Uwah...!

A fully dressed couple arrogantly pushed another couple to the floor. I saw that the dressed-up man's shoe had a small speck on it. 

Man 2: W-What are you...

Man 1: Silence, you hoodlum. 

Man 2: Eh...? 

Man 1; Even if you're dressed-up, I can tell from looking at your hands. Your hands are covered in dirt, the hands of someone that does manual labor. Honestly... Aside from nobles, but also hoodlums from town, how could they slip into a place like this!

Woman 1: Oh, dear. Could it be that you came here because you want the Corona tiara? 

Woman 2: N-No...!

(...!) 

///Choices///

- Please stop (☽)

MC: Please stop. Just now was-

Man 1: Hmm? What, are you friends with these hoodlums too? 

MC: ... 

The moment I became intimidated by the man, I took a step back. Then, the next moment...

- How cruel... (☼)

(How cruel...)

The moment I thought of that, I took a step towards them. Then, just as I mustered all my courage to speak...

///Choices///

Azalee: MC. 

MC: Eh...?

When Azalee-san softly patted my shoulder and walked ahead, he offered a hand to the couple that were pushed down. 

Azalee: Are you okay? 

Woman 2: Ah... Y-Yes. Thank you. 

After helping the woman up and then the man, Azalee-san looked at them with a smile. 

Azalee: I don't need your thanks. More importantly... Ah, such beautiful hands! These cuts and burns, could it be that you guys take part in work that's food related? 

Man 2: Eh? Y-Yes. I work in a bread shop with my wife in town... 

Azalee: I knew it. Such lovely hands that make something so delicious. 

Man 1: Lovely hands? What are you going on about so suddenly...

Azalee: By the way, you guys!

Azalee-san turned towards the couple that pushed them. 

Azalee: When you shouted, "compensate me", earlier... Is that how you distribute currency in your kingdom? 

Man 1: Wha...! Y-You, are you insulting us!? 

Just as the man became furious while Azalee-san made a carefree expression, Kalim-san appeared out of nowhere and handed him a parcel. 

Azalee: Just in case, here's some pure gold as payment. 

Woman 1: Huh? What are you saying...!? 

Man 1: !? T-This is...!!

Inside the parcel, there was a beautiful glass bottle with sparkling bright sand in it. 

Azalee: It's the gold sand that my kingdom, Sarusha, takes pride in... If you sell that, you'll be living in luxury for a while. Just to let you know, it's not about the price of shoes. You guys should set aside some funds to learn about dignity and manners. 

The couple lightly smiled and accepted the gold sand in front of them. Then, they ran off soon after. 

Azalee: Good grief... 

While watching the couple off from behind, Azalee-san deeply sighed. 

Azalee: ...MC. You really are most worthy of the tiara. 

MC: Eh? 

Azalee: Weren't you about to say something to that stupid couple? Your heart is beautiful. That's how I see it. 

After Azalee-san said that, he smiled brightly. Then... 

Man 2: U-Um, thank you very much. 

The couple that was pushed down bowed to Azalee-san. 

Azalee: I don't need your thanks. It was the obvious thing to do. 

Man 2: You've made us happy. Please let us thank you somehow. 

Azalee: Hmm, really? Then... Oh, I know! How about you invite me and MC to your bread shop someday? 

When Azalee-san placed his hand on my shoulder, the couple looked at us with expectations. 

Woman 2: Eh? Of course, we don't mind. 

Azalee: Oh, I see! Well then, I'll be looking forward to it.

Azalee-san said that as he made a satisfied smile. Then... 

Azalee: Ah, I'm hungry. If I don't eat something, I might collapse from an empty stomach. MC, let's go back to the food again. 

MC: Eh? A-Again? 

Azalee: Yeah. Talking about food made me hungry. Anyway, we'll be excusing ourselves here. 

Man 2: Eh? Ah... Y-Yes. Thank you very much!

Azalee-san smiled happily at the couple that were bowing deeply again. My heart became slightly loud from him being all composed... 

Sun End

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