“…This isn’t complete yet, is it?”
I said, tapping my right arm.
“…! …I see. So I have no choice but to do this, huh?”
“Yeah, you have no choice but to follow me. So, tell Dude about our conversation exactly as it happened.”
I instruct her to explain the situation to Dude in advance to avoid complaints later. It would be troublesome otherwise.
Besides, if my prediction is correct, that man will give his permission.
After all, he’s the one most infatuated with his daughter’s skills.
“Come to the Wing-Ship, the airship bound for Vellet territory, tomorrow. Understood?”
Once he hears about the magic dragon’s defeat, Father will surely arrange for a return trip immediately.
The reason is simple. Because his beloved kid is here.
“…You’re kind, boy.”
“Kukukuku… What are you saying? I’m just doing what I want to do.”
I pull her hand that I was holding, helping her stand up.
“I’ll be waiting.”
With just those words, I left the place.
After the official announcement of the dragon’s defeat, all the residents of Encartón began the reconstruction work.
Normally, we who had already exhausted our strength in the fierce battle shouldn’t have to do anything, but…
“Lord Ouga…”
“Ouga-kun… we too…”
When Alice and Reina look at me with pleading eyes, I have no choice but to help!
I can’t refuse! After all, I want to look cool in front of these two who have come to like me!
Ah… I’m getting closer to the title of [Saint] again…
The regret of accumulating good deeds as a [Saint] versus betraying everyone’s affection.
There’s no need to weigh these on a scale.
So, until just now, I was helping remove debris, pushing my body to its limits.
It seems the hotel we were using was safe, so we’re still using the same room.
Once we catch our breath, there will be various things we want to talk about.
This time too, there were many changes.
Mashiro sat next to me and gently stroked my right arm.
…Unfortunately, I can no longer feel anything there, so I can’t sense her gentle touch.
But I had no regrets. Thanks to the [True Dragon Slaying Fist], I was able to protect the four of them from the dragon.
“…Your arm has really changed, hasn’t it, Ouga-kun?”
“Did you prefer it the way it was before, Mashiro?”
“Ahaha. You know, I could say I’d love you even if your whole body turned into a machine.”
“…I’m sorry. I asked an unpleasant question.”
“No, I want to remove all of Ouga-kun’s worries. Because I love you.”
“…Thank you.”
Saying that, I gently pat her head with my right hand.
Mashiro rubs her cheek against that hand, embracing it lovingly.
“It’s not just Mashiro-san, Ouga-kun.”
“Ouga is Ouga, even if his arm has changed.”
“Yes. Our love hasn’t changed at all.”
…Ah, this is bad. I might cry.
If I let my guard down even a little now, tears will spill out.
I closed my eyes once, took a deep breath to suppress the welling emotions, and brought up an important topic.
“This kind of situation could happen. No, to be honest, losing just an arm might be a small price to pay.”
Saying that, I showed everyone my prosthetic right arm again.
This is reality.
If any of them had looked away from this arm, I was prepared to end our relationship, promising to support their future lives. This was to keep them from getting involved in battles.
I’m forcing them to be prepared, and that’s for my own convenience.
If they couldn’t accept my right arm, they would surely suffer if they stayed with me, as there’s a possibility of even more unfortunate results.
That’s not desirable for me either.
Because I love them, I want them to choose a path that will make them happy.
“But if you’re okay with this…”
Memories of everyone flash through my mind like a revolving lantern.
Days colored by Mashiro’s brightness.
The day I got engaged to Karen, surprising me to the point of fainting.
The warmth of Reina that I desperately grasped.
Alice’s tears when she was freed from her past burdens.
And… the expressions of everyone when they gave me their love.
Everything is so dear to me, and I can confidently say I don’t want to let go of any of it.
…Ah, I see. Why couldn’t I understand something so simple, even going so far as to create an escape route for myself?
If I’m going to live as I please, following my own beliefs, all I need to do is love everyone, nurture that love with everyone, and live in a way that will surely make everyone happy.
There will probably be problems that come with class differences and such. But that doesn’t matter.
I want to devote my everything to all of them. Since I’ve decided to do as I please, I’ll see this stubbornness through to the end.
So, there’s only one thing I need to convey:
“Mashiro, Karen, Reina, Alice… I love all four of you. So—will you marry me?”
The words asking for a lifetime together came out more smoothly than I expected.
I had intended to say something cooler and more moving, like [I’ll make everyone happy] or [I’ll devote my lifelong love to you]… but my current feelings came out just as they were.
Looking at them in front of me, I have no regrets.
This is what I wanted. Because they’re making the faces I most wanted to see.
“I love you too, Ouga-kun!”
“Ouga… thank you. For giving me so much happiness.”
“I had decided to devote my life to you, Ouga-kun, from that day.”
“From now on… as family too… please keep me by your side, Lord Ouga, never to be separated even for a moment.”
The joy that I had been holding back earlier now explodes.
I spread both arms wide and embrace all four of them.
Mashiro, Karen, Reina, Alice…
“I love you…!”
This day will surely be an irreplaceable one in my life.
And so, I made a promise of marriage with the four people I love most in the world.
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To help with Encartón’s reconstruction, it would be better to return to Vellet territory once and consult with my father.
Besides, after inciting Yueri like that, we can’t very well extend our stay.
Having made this judgment, our group was heading towards the airship boarding area for the flight to Vellet territory.
“…Why didn’t he embrace us after that flow, that coward… Ouga-kun.”
“I… I definitely thought it would be that kind of day.”
“Now, now, you two. I’m sure Ouga has his reasons.”
“I was overwhelmed just by becoming Lord Ouga’s official fiancée.”
The conversation happening behind me is scary.
But it can’t be helped.
I used up all my courage just proposing marriage.
Besides, for a virgin’s first time to be a five-person play… that’s too high a hurdle!
I’ve heard that physical compatibility is very important.
That’s why I had no intention of making a move until I acquired proper techniques.
“Hm? Is that…”
As I quickened my pace to escape the uncomfortable conversation, I spotted a figure at the boarding area and grinned.
I could immediately recognize her hair color and clothes.
“You’re late, boy!”
Yueri Luludahn, carrying a bulging bag on her back, was energetically waving her arms left and right.
“Huh? Yueri-san?”
“Isn’t Yueri the one who made Ouga-kun’s prosthetic hand? Why is she here?”
“I scouted her yesterday to come to Vellet territory. It’s better to have her nearby for future maintenance of my prosthetic.”
I explained to the puzzled Mashiro as I approached Yueri, launching a preemptive strike.
“You seem awfully cheerful for someone leaving their hometown. Did something good happen?”
“…Yesterday, you gave me a chance to talk with my old man, remember? So, a little…”
It seems the parent-child relationship has been repaired a bit.
From my perspective, having vaguely noticed Mr. Dude’s feelings, it’s about time.
“Oh, right. I have a letter from my old man. He told me to give it to you.”
I received an envelope from Yueri and took out the tri-folded paper inside.
There was just one line written:
[I’m entrusting my treasure to you]
…He should just say that honestly. He’s still such an awkward man.
That’s why things got so complicated, and they’ve been having parent-child quarrels for so long.
“So? Are those behind you the bride candidates your fiancée mentioned before?”
“Yeah, let me introduce them. They are my lov—”
No, that’s not right anymore.
I cleared my throat and corrected myself.
“—They are the four who will become my wives.”
“I’m Mashiro Leiche, Ouga-kun’s bride!”
“I’ve truly become his wife now. I’m Karen Levezenka.”
“I’m the one who’s been in Ouga-kun’s care. Reina Vellet.”
“I serve as Lord Ouga’s maid. And… and I’m also his bride. I’m Alice.”
…Somehow, introducing them as my wives to others makes me realize anew that they’ve accepted my proposal.
“Can you tell us about yourself too, Yueri-san?”
“Alright. Dear wives! My name is Yueri Luludahn! From now on… I’ll be living with you as the master’s personal mechanical engineer… I will!”
Her unfamiliar polite speech is probably proof of her determination to live in the outside world after leaving Encartón. But such odd polite speech only makes me laugh because it’s funny.
“Yueri. You can speak normally. They won’t get angry over something like that.”
“Oh, really? Then, lastly—”
Yueri, with a competitive smile, pointed her index finger sharply.
“I’m the mechanical engineer who plans to become the world’s best under the boy’s guidance! Nice to meet you!”
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