“…Hah. So everything’s settled, then.”
After calming Father down, I relayed the promise with the demon dragon word for word and secured permission for its landing in Vellet.
Though stunned by the idea of a dragon understanding human speech, he accepted it—knowing I wouldn’t spin such a pointless lie.
Now, all that’s left is to wait for the dragon to sense my magic and arrive.
The promised day is tomorrow.
And once it comes, I’ll fully commit to my battle with Flonne.
Today is the only peaceful day left before everything unfolds.
I should also share the outcome of my talk with Father. For now, I’ll look for Mashiro and the others…
But I found them almost instantly. Somehow, they were all gathered at the entrance.
Celishia—whom I planned to invite shopping later—was there, and Alice was in casual outwear instead of her usual maid outfit.
Were the girls planning a shopping trip?
But for Celishia to be on such friendly terms already… I’m glad they’ve been welcomed into the family.
“Ah! Ouga onii sama!”
Celishia spotted me first and ran over.
I crouched to catch her, then carried her toward Mashiro and the others.
“Going shopping, Celishia?”
“Yes! It’s a very important trip!”
“I see. Then maybe I shouldn’t tag along.”
“No! Onii sama has to come with us!”
“She’s right, Ouga kun. We were waiting for you,” Reina added.
“My bad. Give me a moment to get ready.”
“Of course, we’ll wait as long as needed. Right, everyone?”
At Reina’s prompting, they all nodded vigorously—
Alice especially, to the point I worried she’d hurt her neck.
If Alice was this enthusiastic, they must be buying something that would embarrass her maiden heart.
Given my shallow history with women, only one thing came to mind: lingerie.
And if it was lingerie, I probably shouldn’t go.
“Celishia suggested bringing you along to see it together.”
“…A member of House Vellet must dress the part. I won’t let Onii sama be shamed. That’s all.”
I don’t recall being taught to fuss over underwear, but maybe our education differed by gender.
“Thank you, Celishia. You covered for your careless brother.”
“Ah… Ehehe~ Onii sama!”
I patted her head, and her cheeks melted further.
Mashiro and the others watched with wry smiles.
“…Celishia’s demeanor changes drastically, huh?”
“…She simply adores her brother.”
“And having multiple faces isn’t necessarily bad.”
“Reina… That’s not funny.”
Their whispers suggested they were still amazed by our sibling bond.
Not many brothers and sisters get along this well.
But back on topic.
“If you insist… but a heads-up would’ve helped.”
At least I could’ve prepared mentally.
Even if it was lingerie—even if they asked for my opinion in the fitting room—I’d stay composed and give flawless feedback—
“It’s wedding dresses, Onii sama! Since you’ve spoken to Father, we have to pick them out!”
—Please leave me here with my filthy mind behind. I don’t deserve to ride in the same carriage.
The carriage brought us to a longstanding boutique, the Vellet family’s trusted tailors.
Run by an elderly couple, this small shop boasted genuine skill—both had once served the royal family.
Age had slowed their output, so they retired, passed the craft to successors, and later moved to Vellet at the king’s request.
Mother’s wedding dress had been made here too.
Having narrowly avoided humiliation, I steeled myself and waited in the private room for their fittings.
I couldn’t let tainted eyes behold their bridal radiance.
“…………”
Only the ticking clock filled the silence.
Today was just about trying on base designs—the foundation for future adjustments.
Not the final versions… but that didn’t ease my tension.
When I first reincarnated here, I never thought about marriage. I hadn’t even met anyone who’d go this far with me.
Betrayed by a lover, I’d believed I could never trust love again.
I’d envisioned a life of luxury, surrounded by beautiful maids—nothing more.
“…Now, it’s the complete opposite.”
Hailed as the [Saint], forced to behave, working harder than my past life… yet now, marrying the girls I love.
The polar opposite of what I’d imagined—but infinitely happier.
This wasn’t about indulging whims—it was my choice, my will.
That’s why I was nervous. Because I was serious about all of them.
“Onii sama, everyone’s ready… Onii sama?”
Celishia peeked in, concerned.
She knew the shop well, so she’d stayed with the tailors to guide Mashiro and the others.
“Ah, Celishia. Thanks for helping them.”
“Fufu~ They’ll be my sisters soon. It’s only natural. But… you look pale.”
“A bit embarrassed, I guess. Imagining them in wedding dresses got to me.”
“I never knew you could get nervous.”
“I was just putting on a front for my adorable sister. Of course I’d be tense.”
Ruffling her hair eased my stiffened body.
Marriage meant shouldering another’s life.
Back when I had no [Magic Affinity], just surviving was hard enough. Now, I’d carry four lives.
The fear of the unknown lingered—but so did pride.
…I can’t stay this rigid. I need to greet them with a smile, unwavering.
Following Reina’s past advice, I poked my cheeks to soften them and stood.
“You said they’re ready? Let’s go see.”
“No. You must wait here.”
“Huh? Why?”
“The same reason as you. The maidens need their moment.”
“…Right. I’ll wait for their cue.”
I’d been far too tense.
I wasn’t the only one nervous. Mashiro and the others felt the same.
Sitting with Celishia, I waited.
And then—the moment arrived.
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“────”
So this is what it means to be speechless.
Goddesses had descended before me.
“…H-how do I look, Ouga kun?”
Mashiro, dressed in a translucent light blue gown the same color as her hair.
The silver flowers scattered across her dress highlighted her delicate beauty, almost as if they were cheering her birth.
Instead of the usual ribbon tying her hair into braids, today it was fastened with a fabric embroidered with the crest of the Vellet family.
Her love was directed at me, and it was clear to anyone who saw her that she would become my wife.
“Ouga… Do I look beautiful?”
Karen, wearing a deep crimson veil and an equally crimson dress that covered her entire figure.
Unlike the others, her slim-fitting gown reached all the way to her feet, resembling that of a mermaid—it suited her tall frame perfectly.
The lack of decoration made her stunning figure stand out even more, bringing out her charm to the fullest.
Karen’s butt… it’s big and beautiful.
“Ouga-kun… If you don’t compliment me, I might sulk, you know?”
Reina had her lovely pink hair styled into a chignon, with topaz earrings adorning her ears.
Her silk dress boldly revealed not just her shoulders but her entire back, held together by only a few buttons in a design reminiscent of angel wings.
Its voluminous fabric was thoughtfully chosen so that her body lines wouldn’t stand out too much.
Noticing my gaze, Reina silently mouthed “No-pe-no-pe-no-pe” and gave me a wink. She’s an angel… an actual angel…
“I’ve always devoted myself to swordsmanship, so standing beside everyone like this is a little embarrassing…”
Even Alice had her hair arranged differently today—rather than pulling it forward as usual, it was styled into a half-updo at the back.
Soft waves added volume, and a white floral hair accessory added color and elegance.
The dress she wore was a pure white gown that flared out gently and widely.
Instead of the familiar sword she always held, she now carried a bouquet of bundled flowers.
Unable to hide her shyness, she glanced at me from beneath her lashes, clearly trying to gauge my reaction. She looked exactly like a girl in love.
“…………”
“Ouga-oniisama?”
I know. I really do, Celishia.
I had planned to tell you “You look beautiful.”
But now that I actually see you all like this before me, the words I imagined were blown away by a storm of emotion.
What spills out isn’t something calculated—it’s just pure love. Following that surge of feeling, I began to slowly walk toward everyone who had been waiting for my response.
…I’m not someone who believes in gods, but if one does exist, just this once—I want to give thanks.
Thanks for bringing me to meet these girls.
“Ouga-kun… you’re crying—”
“I love you.”
And with that, I hugged all four of them together.
It must have been tight in my arms with so many, but even so— Even though I hugged them so suddenly, not one of them tried to pull away. Instead, they hugged me back, just as warmly.
“…That feeling is the same for me too, Ouga-kun.”
“I’m confident that my love for you isn’t losing to anyone.”
“Oh my, as your big step sister, I simply must comfort our beloved Ouga-kun. There, there.”
“O-Ouga-sama! I… I’m truly the happiest girl in the world right now…!”
…To be embraced by four beautiful girls, to be told they love me—my heart felt so warm.
It was something I gained through the path I walked, we walked together.
A love clearly and directly aimed at me—something I was experiencing for the first time.
I want to savor this joy with all my heart.
This moment—this now—is something I could never reach, no matter how many times I might live life over again.
“…I love you.”
That’s how I truly felt, from the bottom of my heart.
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