206 No. 12 Confession (2/2)

Maybe the Master was talking about that man .

'But then again, I can understand Master Sherry and Master Leena, but you were able to get Belle to go with you there~'

'Between you and me, ...... Master, I've been doting on Miss Bell so much that I've had many shuras with Master Shelly in the past.

It's well known that Master is jealous... but I think Master is even worse.

If he continued to add wives, Master Sherry would be furious.

Master's womanizing has improved recently and his relationship with Master Cherie is going well: .......

”Huh. What did you like about Belle?

The Forster family has been obsessed with beastmen since the days of our brave men. The first head maid of the Forster family was a beastman.

My father says the hero loves beastmen too. The maid was so fond of the chief maid that the mage almost killed the hero.

When you think about it... Sherry is a kind person.

Yeah. I guess a love of beastmen is in my blood.

Maybe. And then there's the hard work of Mr. Bell himself, I suppose.

I have had the opportunity to see many maids in my life, but I have never seen a maid who cares about her master as much as Belle does.

Her attention to detail is perfect ...... and she is always there for her master.

It's only because she's Belle that she can do that job.

That's right. She was a bit out of it when she was at the orphanage, she wasn't that quiet.

Yeah. What was Mr. Bell like when he was in the orphanage?

She was a feisty, sweet sister. She used to keep me company.

Yeah. I knew you were strong, Mr. Bell?

We don't stand a chance against Mr. Bell now at all, but what was it like then?

”Of course. There was no one in the orphanage who could beat her. The beast magic is so unfair.

What's so great about beast magic?

I know it's a special magic that can only be used by beastmen, but I haven't seen it used in real life that often.

''Yeah. If I were to use an analogy, it would be like there's only one person who can use non-attribute magic.

Surely, that's no one to beat.

'Still, I was so close to having Belle graduate!　Oh, what a shame.

Yeah. I knew Alma would be great.

You must have had an excellent sense for fighting since you were little.

Well.... I don't think it's possible to beat Belle now~

It can't be helped. Master's wives, they're all strong except for Master Elsie.

After all, it was a dungeon with all the knights in attendance, and it was just the four of them that were conquering the dungeon.

And they're further ahead than the knights.

No, considering that Elsie has the most money in the world, isn't she strong enough?

Well, that's good to know. After all, you're all five strong.

No, you have to be outstanding in something to be a master's wife .

The strongest wizard, the saint, the most powerful body art, the richest person in the world, the one who can destroy everything...... If you list the names, they all sound like the main character in a story.

That's the main character. The protagonists of our world are our master and his wife.

There's no doubt about it.

”Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Huh, strong people, that's cool.

”Strength can only be obtained through hard work. My master and his wife have worked very hard to become that strong.

'I know, I know. With Master Shelley's magic at your disposal, it's hard to say that you haven't tried.

That was amazing. I remember the first time they showed it to me at school, and I was like, ”Wow, that's amazing.

'Oh, I forgot to mention that Hermann was a nobleman.

Aristocrat, I mean, he's the lowest of the low.

It's almost like a commoner.

But for us commoners, we're on cloud nine.

I guess so: ......

I mean, we're just like any other knight in shining armor. It's kind of a normal house.

Hey. What's it like at the highborn school?　Tell me about it.

'No matter what you say it feels like, ...... yeah. I guess meritocracy is the best fit for me.

”Meritocracy?

Yeah. They're ranked according to their academics, magic, and sword abilities, and that's how they're divided into classes.

Yeah. Which class is Hermann in, by the way?

Top shelf S class. My master taught me how to study and I got by.

It's not that I'm great, it's that Master is great .

I was such an idiot, but you got me into the S class. ...... Really, I can't thank you enough for being a great teacher.

''Huh . That's great. I knew Master Leons and Sherry and the others were smart?

''Of course . Master always got a perfect score, and Master Leena always came in second. Master Shelly was one of the top graders, and her name was always mentioned.

That's what I'm talking about: ....... As for Master Leons, he is truly perfect. He's strong, he's smart, he's kind, and I wish I could marry Master Leons.

Yeah, I guess so: ......

Huh?　Something is wrong .

It's normal for women to admire their masters, but ...... something is bothering me .

I don't like the idea of Alma marrying a master?

For a while, I was thinking about it while I was talking to Alma at random.

Do I like Alma?

We've gotten close enough to be together like this every day .......

Yeah...... I wonder if being together this much means we like each other?

If you think of it in terms of a master, it's ...... right . The women who are always with Master are all his wives .

So I like Alma too.

And on the way home after leaving the restaurant.

I made up my mind and talked to Alma.

”Hey ......, that's what you were saying earlier. ......

Just now?

”She wants to marry her mentor.

'What?　Huh?　It's a joke, of course!　I'm married to Master Leons?　It's impossible, of course.

I was so nervous to ask, and I felt like an idiot for asking, but he answered in a light tone.

But I kept my nerves up and spoke to Alma again.

”Hey, Alma.

What's the matter, you've been acting so unlike yourself for a while now: ......

I stopped to talk to her, and Alma looked back at me curiously.

When I saw that Alma looked back, I went on with my story.

”I don't think I'll ever surpass Master ...... no matter how hard I try.

Ummm, yeah, .......

But I'm going to work hard and get stronger and stronger. So go to .......

Phew. I bowed my head and said it all in one breath.

”When I'm strong enough to beat Alma three times in a row, please accept me as your wife!

'Yeah, yeah ......?　Hey, here?

We're in the middle of the street.

I proposed to you without thinking, and now I'm so embarrassed.

But as a man, you have to put up with this much.

I kept lowering my head, not caring about the voices around me.

Then Alma tapped me on the shoulder.

Yeah, okay. ...... Do it if you can.

When I looked up, Alma, who was blushing with embarrassment, replied with a smirk on her face.