Chapter 78: Clash with the Five Idiots(2)
Upon realizing who had sided with Angelica, the prince's group turned their intrigued gazes toward him.
"You must be Viscount Bartfort, right?" Greg spoke, slowly approaching Leon. His face was frozen in an expression he clearly thought was intimidating. "The one who's been making a name for himself with all his recent accomplishments?"
The rest of the prince's companions also studied Leon closely, while Jilk, on the other hand, looked at him with open hostility. The prince's eyes flickered with malice, and a smirk tugged at his lips before he spoke.
"And from what I hear, you've been hanging around Angelica quite a bit lately." His smirk twisted into something unpleasant. "I'm guessing it's because she's the duke's daughter, huh? But don't you think now is a terrible time to be vying for her favor? She did just challenge His Majesty's decision, after all."
Angelica, who still had Leon's hand resting atop her head, flinched. Her fingers clenched, crumpling the fabric of her dress, and she grit her teeth. Everything Jilk said was true... She lowered her head, bracing herself for the worst.
Noticing this, Leon calmly withdrew his hand. He turned his gaze toward the prince's group and said evenly,
"This is my decision."
Then, looking at Angelica, his voice softened.
"Do you accept me as your representative?"
Angelica's head snapped up instantly.
"I... I do!" she declared, looking him straight in the eyes.