Chapter 42 (2/2)

Voices of acceptance resounded from the families and va.s.sals, the «Copper Rank» Lilliput began to speak.

「We, the «Copper Rank» Lilliput, and the «Gold Rank» Shylock have been on friendly terms with each other for a long time now, as neighboring territories. Not to mention having a hero as a son-in-law is a wish come true. It should be us who should be requesting you.」

When the «Copper Rank» Lilliput Family bowed, frantic applauses welled up.

「W-wait a minute! My intention is...」

「Though I want to be a fiancé as well..」

「... Why is it like this? It's rather annoying.」

The voices of the three girls who entered within were lost by the voices of the pleased people.

「What's your aim! What are you thinking? To propose before this many people.」

In a certain room within the party hall, Littlette reproached Ritone.

Ritone was dragged away by her from the party hall and was demanded an explanation.

Rin and Nady were intently watching the situation. They seemed like they also wanted to say something.

「I meant every word I said, I want you to be my fiancé.」

Ritone had a serious look as he made an advance on Littlette. To that look, Littlette flinched a little.

「B-but, isn’t Nady your fiancé?」

Littlette looked at Nady. She nodded unpleasantly.

「Mn. Therefore, you’ll be my second wife...」

Ritone declared brazenly. It was pretty common that the head of a n.o.ble family would be married to more than one wife. If the partner was the heir of a «Gold Rank» Family, even if the second wife was the third daughter of a «Copper Rank» Family, it wouldn't be strange. Meaning, it would balance out the social hierarchy.

「But, me the second wife!... You're still just a child!」

「The fact is I personally want you. I want you to come to the Shylock family.」

Seeing his serious eyes, Littlette unconsciously nodded.

「I-is that so? Such strange tastes... Well, you're reliable, you did save my family… Though you're 10 years younger than me, and have a cute face, if you like me, then there's no helping it... Still, aren’t you a precocious child? Is a proper married life even possible?... Lastly, will our sizes even match?」

Embracing her own pet.i.te body closely, she went daydreaming about something or another.

「No, though it's regrettable, this isn't because I love you, but because it’s necessary to save the world.」

「Eh?」

「So this is a good opportunity, to speak to everyone. I want you to hear me out.」

Ritone told the three girls everything he knew.

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