What Sasan VIII was trying to say was this.

　It was originally planned to be done secretly behind Kurotsuki's back, but Kurotsuki betrayed him first, and Scheherazade is getting married, so let's do something spectacular to show our friendship.

　So let's wait a bit for the signing and rethink it. ...... That's all I'm saying.

　As for the wedding, can it be in two years?

　Sasan VIII asked Hercule.
　Hercule thought for a moment and then shook his head.

　No, within a year.
　"Hmm, may I ask why?
　It's easy. If we don't get ...... done in a year, then maybe we'll get married after this war is over.
　"Well, that's easy to understand.

　Sasan VIII cowered.
　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to get in touch with your doctor.

　It's not too late. So let's hurry up and get ready for the wedding.
　"Oh. I'll hurry back to my country and prepare the dress and the venue.

　A hastily arranged blitzkrieg wedding.
　As a result, the bureaucrats of the Lemurian Empire and the Kingdom of Phallus were in an uproar.

　Marriage is an important political activity.
　It was only natural that it was decided suddenly.

　Expenses had to be squeezed, and guests had to be invited through diplomatic negotiations.
　It's a big event.

　Anyway, Hercule left his seat to go home.

　"By the way, Nia, you seem to be in a bad mood. ...... What's wrong?
　...... Nothing, nothing at all.

　You got your period?
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.






　When he returned home, Hercule explained to Scheherazade what had happened.

　"Heeeeeeeee!　Keko, you're getting married?

　Scheherazade's eyes widened.
　Her face turns bright red.

　"Oh, no, and suddenly ......
　"Did you not like it?

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　No, no, no, no, no, not ...... that, but ......
　I'm glad to hear that.

　It's a good thing, then, that Scheherazade nodded a little when Hercule said that.
　At the same time, her heart shook for a moment.
　It's great after all, thought Hercule.

　"So Scheherazade is finally getting married.
　I thought you might be a little jealous, but ...... you're calm.

　Hercule said a little disappointed.
　Then Carolina cowered.

　It's a little late for that, isn't it?
　You can't deny that.

　It's a matter of routine.

　Scheherazade is a pureblood, isn't she?
　Yes, she is. Carolina.

　Scheherazade nodded.
　Carolina smiled.

　It's wonderful. Your Majesty will have priority, starting today, over Scheherazade.
　"What are you talking about?

　Scheherazade blushed.
　It's a natural reaction. ......

　"Your Majesty must have a baby boy. Isn't that obvious?　I was very concerned that I was the only full-blooded High Elf wife.

　Karolina said with a look of relief.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

　Although Hercule doesn't particularly care, people around him still want Carolina to have a baby boy.
　However, having a boy or a girl is not something that can be done with energy or perseverance.

　It is a matter of luck.

　Elves tend to be infertile.
　If it were all girls, Carolina would be blamed.

　But if there is another belly, Scheherazade, then even if Karolina gives birth to only girls, ......
　But if there is another belly, Scheherazade, then even if Carolina gives birth to only girls, she will be fine because she has Scheherazade.

　Even if they both have only girls, then the blame will fall on both of them. 　
　They can encourage each other.

　It's not a bad thing.

　Of course, there are times when they are hostile to each other because they want their own child to succeed to the throne if possible.
　However, at the present stage, Carolina was not mature enough to be a mother to worry about her unborn child's throne, which was more than a hundred years away.

　You don't have to be so defensive. I have Titus and Titus' children.

　However, Hercule was not so concerned about his DNA.
　For Hercule, it made no difference whether his son or his brother's child would succeed him.

　As long as they are good, that's all that matters. 　


　You can't be responsible for your own mortality in the first place.

　That's not what I meant!　You can't have premarital s*x!　It's slutty!
　"......
　"......

　Hercule and Karolina exchanged glances and cowered.
　Apparently, they were both sluts.

　In the first place, the representative and leader of the Messiahs, the medium, is ......
　"What did you say? Hercule-sama.

　Just as Hercule was about to speak, a voice called out from behind him.
　A beautiful girl with silver hair had a blue streak on her forehead.
　Hercule held out his hands in an ostentatious manner.

　"Oh!　This is the Lord's representative, our dear High Priestess, the Medium!　What brings you here?
　"......, that's quite deliberate, isn't it?

　Cecilia clenched her fist lightly and punched Hercule in the chest.
　Then she clears her throat lightly.

　I'm not sure what to say. I heard you've decided to get married. First of all, ...... I see. Congratulations.
　"This is High Priestess Medium!　Thank you very much!

　Scheherazade, a genuine Messianic who insists that premarital s*x is wrong, is happy to be congratulated by the highest person in the Messianic religion.
　Sheherazade is happy to be congratulated by the foremost Messianic figure in the world, although the Messianic figure is engaged in a very unhealthy game with another Messianic figure.

　Only Carolina, who is aware of this, sees the strange scene and smiles.

　"You don't think premarital s*x is a good idea, do you, High Priestess Medium?
　"What?　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　Cecilia's eyes swam.
　You can't say that it is not a problem because of your position as a medium, but you are not so brazen as to say that it is a problem.

　"Yes, Scheherazade. You're going home for a while.

　Hercule quickly offered a helping hand.
　Sheherazade's gaze turned to Hercule.

　Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief.

　"Return home?
　"Yes. If I get married, I won't be able to come back for real. Unless you have nothing to do when you get back, you will have something to do, right?

　Hercule asked and Scheherazade nodded.

　I think so. I want to see ...... your mother. And since you're marrying the emperor, you don't have to worry about forced conversions anymore.

　It was inconceivable that King Sasan VIII, who had even said he would give his daughter to her, would go to the trouble of converting Scheherazade.
　Unless, of course, he wanted to start a war.

　"By the way, Your Majesty. Do you want to say no to the black thrust?
　"Well, that's the thing. At least ....... I want to get along with Kuro Thrust.

　The other day, a messenger came to tell you that he was sorry, if not sorry ......, for the fact that he had entered into a marriage relationship with the Kingdom of False.

　Therefore, Hercule replied that he did not mind at all, and told him that he had entered into marriage with the Kingdom of Fars.
　Of course, if he only told her this, Sasan VIII's attempt to separate Lemuria from Kurotsuki would be successful.

　Hercule feared this, and offered to expand the trade.
　Of course, the trade is in favor of Kurotsuki.

　At least until the end of the war, he has expressed his intention to provide indirect support.

　Although this is a unilateral concession by Hercule, ......
　That's how important the alliance with Kurotsuki is.

　"Well, anyway, it's a year from now. Keep in mind that we don't have much time to spare.

　Hercule said to Scheherazade.
　Scheherazade gave a small nod.

　"By the way, Your Majesty. The ...... is a side room, is it not?　Oh, no, I didn't mean that. Just a little confirmation .......
　"No, you're my regular wife.

　When Hercule answered, Scheherazade's eyes widened.

　"Yeah, but your real wife is Carolina. ......
　I don't see why you can't have two full wives.　
　What?　You don't mind if I have two?

　Scheherazade looked at Cecilia.
　Sheherazade looked at Cecilia. She wanted to know if such a thing was okay from the perspective of the Messianic Church, from the perspective of Messianism.

　Cecilia clears her throat lightly.

　"Well, to begin with... Messianism forbids polygamy, or bigamy.　


　"Well, there's no such thing in the Bible. The six-star wizard king took seven hundred wives. ......
　"Your Majesty!

　When Hercule interrupted, Cecilia stopped him with an angry voice.
　I'm not going to tell you what to do.

　In the first place, the Messianic system of polygamy is a custom of the Lemurian Empire.
　The Lemurian Empire and the Long-eared Tribes (Elves) have always been based on the principle of monogamy, and while Messianism spread in the Lemurian Empire, the doctrine was formulated to adapt to it.

　When God created man, he created man and woman in pairs. Therefore, in principle, there is monogamy. However, if there are too few men and too many women, ...... many women will be unable to have husbands and will be in poverty. In such cases, God allowed polygamy.

　Cecilia gives the Church's view without hesitation.

　In the case of the ancient kings, they had a duty to leave an heir to their posterity. That is why God allowed it on this occasion as a special exception.

　The Lemurian emperors' polygamy was allowed on religious grounds.
　Cecilia said.

　And as for the question of whether it is permissible to have more than one wife or wife's wife, ...... as I said earlier, in principle there can be only one wife. If you have more than one wife as a special exception, you must love her as much as you would if you had one wife. In other words, there should be no superiority or inferiority. Therefore, there is no problem in having more than one wife. In fact, there should be no difference in treatment.

　Now, one question arises.
　Then, what about the existence of side chambers and concubines?

　When Scheherazade asks about that, ......

　As for concubines, we in the Messianic Church recognize them as wives on an equal footing. It's just a matter of ...... whether the child has the right to the throne. That is a secular issue. Concubines are not recognized by the Messianic Church. However, a child born between two Messianic people must be baptized and blessed as a Messianic person.

　Cecilia replied in an orderly manner.
　She did not say that it is a sin for a man and a woman who have not received the miracle of marriage to have s*xual intercourse for pleasure.

　I see. ...... So, you're saying that both Karolina and I will become full wives?
　"That's right. In the first place, it is forbidden to have a difference in treatment between the regular and side chambers, so I think there is no problem whether you are a regular or side chambers. Hey, Your Majesty. All wives are equal, aren't they?

　Cecilia said as if to remind him.
　Hercule nodded exaggeratedly.

　Of course I do!　I love them all equally. ...... Well, my wives are still only Karolina and Luna.

　For a moment, Cecilia and Nia were included in the ......
　Hercule hurriedly denied the "everyone" part as well.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　"Yes, it is. Don't worry, Princess Scheherazade.
　"Yes, I'm glad!

　Scheherazade nodded happily.