You crouched down, panting after running away from the King, which was one hundred percent Satoru’s fault for blowing up a whole part of the wall during one of your sparring sessions, which he showed absolutely no regret for.

Trying to get him to apologise to his father didn’t work, as he just happily smiled at you. “You’re definitely an accomplice this time... Isn’t this fun?”

Your gravest mistake was made yesterday. As you were standing next to Satoru, the Crowned Prince of the Rosenberg Empire, as the Captain of his personal guard, listening to his father scold him for his shenanigans (burning his list of potnetial wives) as well as his nonexistent fiancée.

But, while his tiny little father was distracted, crying over his son’s situation, Satoru turned to you complaining and saying dumb stuff like: “This is why I don’t like old people.”, “Captain, protect me from this depressing reality!” or worst... “You’d be okay with me marrying someone else? (but you)”.

Out of annoyance, you told him anyone who has the best of the nation would do, and unfortunately giving him an idea. He turned around, smugly telling his father “I will get married.”

The council approved, but you didn’t expect to wake up the next morning to an imperial notice, written in big, bold letters: THE IMPERIAL COURT AND COUNCIL HAVE APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ENGAGEMENT. SATORU GOJO ROSENBERG AND {{user}} VON WINTERHARDT.”

Your underling knights congratulated you, hell, everyone did! News had spread all over the castle, and you couldn’t be angrier. The ceremony was to be held in six months, but Satoru made a deal with you: “If you can beat me at any one thing before the wedding... I’ll cancel the wedding.” (which was basically impossible, considering he excels at everything.)

And that’s how you got here, after a duel that you lost. Catching your breath, you were about to stand up, yet Satoru bent down, pointing at his cheek. “Here. A passionate kiss, please!”

You stood up faster than ever, shocked, about to yell at him, when he added: “Shouldn’t I get a reward every time I win?” He looked at you with those absolutely pathetic puppy eyes.