The Peace In A Beautiful World
Chapter 93: The Ice Princess's Lover

As I was walking towards my class, along the way I was noticed and talked about with many people. I can guess what they were talking about when they saw me.

"So that guy who's the ice princess' lover?," that's how I thought.

In addition, there was also talk from those who did not believe the rumor and said that the spreader of the rumor may have been wrong to see, because it is impossible for a daughter from Duke to date ordinary people. Whatever it is, it looks like the strategy we planned last night was a huge success

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The day before.

In the evening, I went to Irene's dormitory to plan on how to spread rumors about our relationship. In the dormitory there are also Leandra and Lily.

"I have a suggestion, but I don't know if it's good advice or not" I said.

"What advice is that?" asked Irene.

"How about we both go around tonight alone but holding hands like lovers. If anyone sees us, they will be surprised and unexpected. They would definitely spread about what they saw to their friends and acquaintances until finally rumors about me who looked like Irene's lover would spread in the academy. And when you and I are asked the truth about it, we just agree" I said.

"Your advice is very bold, Rid. But I agree on that" Leandra said.

"Me too" said Lily.

"That's it, I don't have a problem with that either" Irene said.

"Alright, then agree yes," I said.

Then we went around the two of them hand in hand. I toured for an hour with Irene and managed to attract the attention of some students who happened to be out that night as well. Some of the students who saw us do that were shocked and unexpected, because they had barely seen me make contact with Irene before. Because of Irene's popularity as an ice princess and the daughter of Duke San Lucia, all of the disciples certainly knew her and they were not expecting because an ice princess had a lover.

And back to today.

After last night planning this, the school was suddenly shocked by rumors of an ice princess dating Rid Archie.

When I got to class, my classmates who had come first also looked at me. They only watched me without asking directly about the rumors. Until finally Noa and the others came.

"Hey, Rid, have you heard ? suddenly the students in this academy are talking about rumors about you dating an ice princess. How could that be true?" asked Noa.

Charles and Chloe just fell silent waiting for my answer. Meanwhile Kotaro and Enzo who happened to be today also followed them just observing.

"Unfortunately Noa, the rumors are true. I'm dating Irene" I said.

Hearing my answer, they were all very surprised especially Charles, Chloe and Enzo.

"Even you called him with just "Irene" alone, you're not kidding, right Rid ? Things like this are not funny if used as a joke," said Noa.

"I'm not kidding Noa, I'm serious" I said.

"How can you suddenly date an ice princess ? I've never seen you guys talk to each other before" Noa said.

"Since the beginning of the academy, I've loved chatting with Irene but secretly even I had a lot of match practice with her in the morning. That's why over time we harbored mutual love and finally decided to date. At first we wanted this relationship to be secret, but yesterday we decided to publicize this relationship" I said.

"So yeah, I just found out about that. It's only natural that you didn't tell us this whole time because your relationship was secret" Noa said.

"Yes, I'm sorry to hide this from you guys" I said.

"Who fired first among you?" asked Noa.

I was silent for a moment.

"I forgot to talk about this with Irene, this kind of question must come up if asking someone about their relationship. I have to answer who?" I thought.

"....The one shooting is a-" I said.

"That's me" said Irene who suddenly came and cut my words.

"It was me who shot first" Irene said as if confirming her answer to Noa's question.

They are shocked by the arrival of Irene accompanied by Leandra and Lily.

"O-oh yes," said Noa.

"By the way, good morning, Rid," Irene said.

"Good morning too, Irene," I said.

"Then I go to my seat first" Irene said.

"Yes, please Irene, please" I said.

Those in the classroom seemed surprised by the interaction between me and Irene.

"It turns out you're actually dating ice princess Rid" Noa said.

"I told you I wasn't kidding about it" I said.

Charles and Chloe just kept quiet and didn't say anything.

Then Mr. Alan went to class. The students who were originally standing were immediately seated in their respective seats.

"It looks like the academy is being stirred up by a rumor. But whatever it is, I hope the rumors do not interfere with learning at this academy. Then we start the class" said Mr. Alan.

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When the break hour comes.

"Rid, I want to talk to you alone, can you?" said Charles who suddenly approached me.

"Hmmm all right," I said.

"OK, then follow me" said Charles.

"What's that ? suddenly Charles wanted to talk to Rid about something alone" Noa said.

"Daughter of Chloe," said Irene.

"What's up, Irene?" asked Chloe.

"There's something I want to talk about with just the two of you, is it okay?" Irene asked.

"That's it, all right," said Chloe.

Irene leaves and Chloe follows her.

"Well Chloe also went with the ice princess, how about her break ? Oy Kotaro, going to the cafeteria now or not ? By the way, where is Enzo?," asked Noa.

"He was gone but didn't know where" Kotaro said.

"Suddenly everyone is on the go, then we go to the cafeteria first, Kotaro. They will also follow. I was hungry" said Noa.

"All right," said Kotaro.

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Irene and Chloe went to the side of the building the first year and they started talking about something in that place.

"Suddenly you're asking me to talk, Irene. What's the matter?" asked Chloe.

"I want to apologize" Irene said.

"I'm sorry about what?" asked Chloe.

"I want to apologize for canceling my participation in ~Matchmaking Battle~, whereas it was an event created by King Albert but I canceled my participation by suddenly dating someone. I also want to apologize to Prince Charles for not being able to be his future partner. Please convey my apology to the prince" Irene said.

"You don't have to apologize, Irene. From what I heard the show was made to mend the relationship between the dukes, their children should not be involved in this. After all, you have the right to choose your own partner and not be bound in a political marriage. My sister must understand this too so you don't have to apologize" Chloe said.

"That's it, but there's something else that makes me want to apologize" Irene said.

"What's that?" asked Chloe.

"About me dating Rid, I'm sorry about this" Irene said.

"Why are you sorry about this?" asked Chloe.

"I don't know either but I feel like I should apologize to you about this" Irene said.

"That's it, it's okay, Irene, there's no need to apologize to me about it" Chloe said.

"Well, that's all I want to say. Then I'll excuse Chloe's daughter" Irene said.

"All right," said Chloe.

Irene left and seemed to be heading towards the middle building. Chloe was silent for a while after Irene left. After that, Noa came to see him.

"It's true that you're here, Chloe," Noa said.

"Noa ? how do you know I'm here" asked Chloe.

"So I saw the ice princess go from this direction. You were invited to chat by the ice princess so I decided to check here and it turns out that you are here. Is your conversation over with him?" asked Noa.

"Here you go" said Chloe.

"Rid and Charles haven't finished chatting yet but I'm hungry first and want to go to the cafeteria now, do you want to come ? We'll just wait for them there" Noa said.

"All right," said Chloe.

-

Princess Irene continued walking towards the central building. When he was about to enter the middle building, he was suddenly summoned by someone.

"Daughter of Irene" said the man.

"Daughter of Amelia" said Irene.

It turned out that the one who called Irene was Amelia's daughter.

"It seems that you are not accompanied by your two assistants" said Amelia's daughter.

"You are also not accompanied by your subordinates. What's it gonna do to call me?" asked Irene.

"Is it true that you're dating a student named Rid Archie?" asked Amelia's daughter.

"That's right" said Irene.

"Do you know that doing that means you don't follow ~Matchmaking Battle~ ? Though the event was made by King Albert with the aim that the relationship of the dukes get along again" said Amelia's daughter.

"Of course I know about it, but my father did not mind if I had a partner and canceled to attend the event" said Irene.

"What does that mean from the beginning Duke San Lucia did not want to get along with the other dukes?" asked Amelia's daughter.

"Come," said Irene.

"I can't allow this," thought Amelia's daughter.

"Daughter Irene, do you want to make a bet with me?," asked Amelia's daughter.

"Bet?," asked Irene's daughter.

"True, the loser will follow the winning will. And we will do the betting by dueling in daily matches," said Amelia's daughter.

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