Chapter 224 - Fiancé

Ren: “I’m fine like always”

Naofumi: “I see”

I decided to not go peddling today.

This time, the one going was the Hero of the Sword.

I still don’t completely trust Ren yet, but since he was wasting time at the village, I decided to let him go peddle while being escorted by the Female Knight.

If he doesn’t return, I will definitely kill him.

Ren: “Well then I’ll be heading out”

Naofumi: “Yeah”

Incidentally, Taniko is also going along to peddle.

She was reluctant, but I convinced her to leave the village.

It was quite the noisy struggle.

I also convinced Rat to watch over the monsters since she wasn’t that busy lately.

The reason being is thanks to Motoyasu and his army of Philorials.

Naofumi: “Don’t fight”

Taniko: “But the Hero of the Sword is-”

Taniko immediately came to me to complain.

She didn’t want to be near Ren. And of course I knew she had no interest in him either.

Naofumi: “I know that taking responsibility is useless. So I’m counting on you to watch over his feelings. Along with that arrogant and selfish Female Knight. It’ll be just like a romantic comedy.”

Taniko: “…Romantic comedy?”

Well, Taniko wouldn’t be affected, but it would be an amusing situation to throw her in-between Ren and the Female Knight.

Though I might wake up the next day to find out that it turned into a murder mystery.

Naofumi: “Hurry up, get going”

Philorial: “Kue~”

…In front of me was a Philorial that just cried out kue.

You do realize that I know you can talk.

The carriage vanished at a remarkable speed.

Naofumi: “Well then, I should get ready to make lunch”

I began some small preparations in the kitchen.

Naofumi: “Do you want to eat something uncooked?”

Melty arrived while riding Firo.

Melty: “How rude. We came with a request for the village”

Melty: “Whether you take it seriously or not, you are still an Earl and I am your subordinate.

Naofumi: “Well, I suppose you’re right”

Melty: “I guess it can’t be helped, since you are the Hero of the Pot Lid”

Naofumi: “Melty… I never expected you to say that too!”

I thought it was only the soldiers who treated me as nothing but a cook, but it seems to have spread to the entire village.

Sometimes they try to make me cook for them, but I won’t let them have a single bite now.

Melty: “Huh? Did it offend you? I was under the impression that the Shield wouldn’t mind”

Naofumi: “Firo, you have exceeded the bounds of everyday friendship. That’s why, Firo I leave Melty to you.”

Melty: “Stop bringing that up! It was an emergency situation-”

While we were talking, I finished all my preparations.

By the way, the request that Melty mentioned was that the Queen was coming to visit in the near future.

That was the official reason… but.

It seems to be a trap to draw out all the revolutionaries.

Whether it is ally or foe, there seems to be various conspiracies going on.

And, finally Melty who had enough of my teasing, left the village.

Damn, treating me like a babysitter. I’ll get my revenge later.

Speaking of which, the village is pretty quiet-

Motoyasu: “Father-in-Law!”

It can’t be.

Naofumi: “What is it, Motoyasu?”

Motoyasu: “What is it that you would like me to do?”

Naofumi: “Go to Cal Mira and make a portal there”

Hmm? His three followers looked confused when I mentioned Cal Mira Island.

Naofumi: “Go visit the hot springs, you can bring those guys as well”

Followers: “Yay”

That reminds me, Firo said that the Philorials had begun loosing interest in work.

While there are many reasons, I had no clue.

Just what kind of compounding did he make them do.

Motoyasu: “Well then, Father-in-Law when will you accept the engagement between Firo and I?”

Naofumi: “I already told you… wait until we achieve world peace!”

At least once a day we end up having this conversation.

I had enough of it already.

Do you really like Firo that much?

Naofumi: “So, Motoyasu, give up on Firo and settle for those three”

Upon my order, the three’s eyes started to sparkle.

Eh? What, is it really something that would make you guys that happy.

Motoyasu: “Hahaha, Father-in-Law that is a great joke”

Naofumi: “It is?”

Motoyasu: “After all, it’s a crime to lay ones hands on children”

…What?

Huh? Does that mean he hasn’t done anything to them yet?

That lecherous pile of lust Motoyasu?

This is unbelievable.

Midori: “It is as Master said, that going into heat won’t bring us happiness”

Motoyasu: “That is absolutely correct!”

Midori: “That’s right. We believe that Motoyasu-san is the one who can bring us true happiness”

The three stated chirping away in an uproar

Too noisy.

And lastly Green, just what are you planning to do with Motoyasu.

Naofumi: “So Motoyasu, I take it that you haven’t laid a hand on any of the Philorials in the village?”

Motoyasu: “Isn’t it obvious”

Naofumi: “Ah…I see”

Huh?

I recall seeing the Philorials carrying around eggs from their stable.

….

Philorial: “Kue-”

Naofumi: “Were those eggs Motoyasu’s?”

Philorial: “Kue! KUEKUE!”

To deny my accusations, the Philorial shakes it head.

Although its head’s motion is good, I still find it strange.

Naofumi: “Do their species lay edible eggs?”

Motoyasu: “I think so”

Philorial: “Kuekue”

Midori: “As I thought Serenity is fond of Master too. How popular”

…Hang on.

Midori: “The Future Queen Firo said that if she wasn’t here, we should give Master lots of love in her place”

I’m…I’m finished.

Calm down me, its just something a bird said.

Motoyasu: “Hahaha, Father-in-Law sure is popular. But I won’t lose either”

Naofumi: “Shut up!”

I’m at my limit with this ridiculous situation!

How do I get rid of this idiot.

Naofumi: “Hurry up and leave already”

Motoyasu: “Yes, the preparations are ready but I sill have some time left, right? So I want to spend it bonding with Father-in-Law”

Naofumi: “Get out!”

Motoyasu: “Hahaha. Father-in-Law, getting angry like that is bad for your blood pressure”

Dammit. I want this to end already.

Then I made a realization.

Right now I could have the best revenge on Melty for treating me like a babysitter.

Naofumi: “Motoyasu, I wanted to tell you earlier but… the truth is that Firo already has a Fiancé”

Motoyasu: “Of course Father-in-Law is referring to me”

Naofumi: “Your wrong”

Motoyasu: “Eh…?”

Motoyasu had an expression as if he was on the verge of collapse.

Fufufu…That’s the kind of face I wanted to see.

But then again, completely believing that you were already engaged is a problem itself.

Naofumi: “Her name is Melty Melromark. She is the future Queen of this country”

Motoyasu: “Wha…”

Naofumi: “Ah, Incidentally don’t think about killing Melty. She is taking care of Firo’s heat. I believe Firo is with her right now. Of course you realize how bad it would be if you killed her and Firo found out, right?”

Motoyasu: “Melty, if I remember right, she is the sister of Witch?”

Naofumi: “Yes, she is the younger sister of Witch and the legitimate heir to the throne. And I believe the right to choose belongs to Firo. But against those odds do you think you can win?”

Motoyasu: “W-well…”

Oh? Is he starting to get jealous?

Motoyasu: “Firo-tan’s Fiancé…I will make you recognize that it could only be me!”

Naofumi: “Okay?”

Motoyasu: “I will show you that the only one worthy enough to be Firo-tan’s Fiancé is me”

Motoyasu declared as he held his spear to the sky.

With that can you finally calm down?

It sounded nice, but it was going to end up a problem later.

Motoyasu: “Everyone, lets go!”

Followers: “Yes!”

Motoyasu goes to the carriage that is pulled by those three.

Followers: “Please give us your orders”

Motoyasu: “Isn’t it obvious!”

With Motoyasu’s reply, the three charge off to the town at an amazing speed.

Slave: “Did I see something amazing just now?”

A slave came to ask me.

Naofumi: “Well, I guess so”

With this the village is once again peaceful.

I still have some time before I meet with Atla for her compounding lessons.

Later that day, Melty, in a fit of rage, came firing magic at my home.

Furthermore, she wouldn’t stop until her magic was completely exhausted.

As a result, my house was completely demolished.

Well, It can’t be helped since I did think that I went a bit too far.

But it was something that was unavoidable when dealing with Firo.

Also, it seems that Motoyasu was able to converse with Melty without treating her like a blue pig.

Motoyasu must have recognized Melty as someone he could respect.

Motoyasu: “[I won’t give Firo-chan to the like of you!] I will make you accept it as fact! I will save Firo-tan from this impure relationship!”

Naofumi: “How did you end up talking with Melty?”

Motoyasu: “At first I thought that she was just a blue pig. But, since it was someone Firo wanted to get along with, I realized that it couldn’t be a pig. Although it hurts to admit it, she was indeed the future Queen”

Hmm, it seems that Firo can affect whether he sees someone as a pig or a women.

I should handle Motoyasu more carefully or it could end up badly.

Then again, Firo flirting with a blue pig was not the story I had told him.

Motoyasu: “But even so, I will not give up”

Motoyasu: “…I see hypnotism”

Of course the odds that Melty brainwashed Firo is zero.

Will Motoyasu ever grow out of that?

No, No. Motoyasu already has a complete monopoly on brainwashing.

I glad for you Melty.

Motoyasu seems to have recognized you as the only human women.

Not only that, the future Queen as well. And also as a rival in love.

Naofumi: “Now that everything is settled, hurry up and go make that portal at Cal Mira”

Motoyasu: “I understand, Father-in-Law. Let my actions be testimony to my worth as her Fiancé”

After hearing my words, Motoyasu left in earnest.

As a result of our experiments, I found out that it was possible for Heroes to use the portal of allies.

Although the system message said it wasn’t possible.

Either way, the village is once again quiet.

That being said, I told his three followers to try and stay at Cal Mira Island for as long as possible, but given his last words I shouldn’t expect too much.