He married Tina.

　We didn't have a ceremony, but I heard that in this world, if a spirit acknowledges it, it's considered to be an official marriage. One of the spirit kings in particular recognized me and Tina's marriage. The effect of this is huge.

　The Elf King also said he would bless us.
　I can't stop my face from loosening up a bit.

　I can't blame him, since the beautiful elf next to me right now is going to be my wife. When I looked at Tina, her face was red.

'Halt, it's just as you planned!

　A sylph flew over and spoke to me in a voice that only me and Tina could hear.

''Sh, Sir Sylph, what is the operation?''

　Tina doesn't know that I have a contract with a sylph. She seems surprised that Sylph has been talking to me in a friendly manner.

'Hurt predicted that if Hurt won the tournament, the nobles wouldn't approve of it. So when the dissatisfaction with Hurt is growing, I'm going to appear on the scene to acknowledge him. It was my improvisation, though.

You were pretty serious about it.

'Of course! How can I allow you to easily renege on a promise you made to me, the Spirit King in the incarnation of the World Tree,

　He's right.

'Um, could it be that Master Hurt is making a deal with Master Sylph?
Yeah, I signed a contract.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I actually signed a subpoena agreement yesterday.

　Saying this, I show Tina the leaf of the World Tree that I had in my pocket.

''That's it!''

　Tina understood everything.

I see, that's right. So there was no way I could defeat Master Halt, right?

　The butler spoke to me.

'Huh?　Can you possibly hear me?

'Yes, I'm not as good as Rifa-sama, but the wind mana seems to like me and I can feel the presence of the Sylph-sama more strongly than the other elves.

　Not clearly, but he could hear what Sylph was saying.

''I see, if you can, can you not tell the nobles and ministers that Hurt and I are connected?

　If the nobles find out, they might make all sorts of accusations. Since the sylphs had threatened them so much, it's unlikely.......

"I am a person who wants Lady Tina to be happy. I will do no such thing.
Thank you, Sarion.

　Tina thanks him.
　The butler's name was apparently Sarion.

　It was written on the battle table, but I didn't recognize any of my opponents' names because they were in elven letters.

'Congratulations on your marriage, Tina-sama. I will once again congratulate you. And Halt-sama, please take care of Tina-sama.

Yeah. I'll make you happy.

　According to what Tina told me later, Sarion was originally a butler in the service of a nobleman. Tina is the daughter born into the family Sarion served.

　Sarion had taken care of Tina as an educator. After that, for various reasons, Tina ended up traveling with a brave man, and Sarion's ability was rewarded with a position in the Elf King's service.

　Tina's parents have already passed away. That's why I was happy to be congratulated on my marriage by the person who could be considered my nurturing parents.

I'll take my leave then. This evening, the wedding celebration for the two of you will be held at the royal castle, and I will go to prepare for it.''

　When did they decide to do that?

Your Majesty is the host. His Majesty thought that Mr. Hurt would be the winner, and he had already made a lot of preparations, didn't he?

Oh, really?

　Did this guy know that and yet he was fighting me? Wasn't that hard to do?

　Could the Elf King have fought me as hard as he could in a situation where he was preparing a lot of things on the assumption that he was going to lose?

　I fought Sarion with all my might and won, and I wanted him to approve my marriage to Tina.

'By the way, I fought for real,'

　He read my expression and saw through my thoughts.
　He bowed and Sarion left.


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　As I stepped off the fighting table with Tina's hand, I was greeted by Luke and his classmates.

'Congratulations on your win, Hurt! And congratulations on your marriage to Dr. Tina!

　Luke congratulates me.

'Now that the Spirit King has recognized you, that means you two are officially married, right?
Yeah, at least that's what happens here in Alheim.

　Rifa answers Luna's question.
　After listening to Rifa's answer, you can feel it.

　By the way, in this world, a man and a woman can get married no matter what age they are each. A rule that is unique to a world that is always next to death. If you can find a partner to tie the knot with, you can always be together.

I didn't expect my classmate to marry the teacher.
'Liushin, I'm not kidding! Congratulations, Mr. Hurt and Dr. Tina.

Luca, thanks.
Thank you, Luca.

"My Lord, I too bless you with my heart.
Congratulations, Mr. Hurt!

Thank you, guys.
Thank you.

　Tina and I both bowed to everyone.

　Afterwards, we were guided by a maid in the service of the royal castle, and we went to the royal castle.


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Um, when did you get this?

　I was made to wear a tuxedo that fit me perfectly.

'It's only natural for a butler to be able to do this.

　It was Sarion, the Elf King's steward, who prepared the tuxedo for me. I've heard that the king's order was to make a tuxedo for me beforehand.

　It's not like he measured me or anything!

　It seems that Sarion has the ability to prepare clothes that fit perfectly just by looking at your body shape over the clothes. By the way, it's not like it's a skill or anything.

　He's too capable!

Halt, you look good.

　The sylphs complimented me. After the tournament, for some reason, the sylphs remained manifest.

''There's going to be a feast, isn't there!　I'll be at Halt and Tina's celebration party too!

　They say...
　Do spirits eat human food?

　Well, if the Spirit King is celebrating, there's nothing better than this, so let's have him attend.

　By the way, there is only me, Sarion and Sylph in this dressing room, so Sylph usually talks to me and Sarion. After that, Sarion had his hair set and we were ready to go.

''Halt cool!''
Hmm, perfect, if I do say so myself.

　I looked in the mirror and saw a handsome man.
　What, that's me!

　The elves' make-up and hair-setting skills are amazing.

It's time to go. It's time to go.
Yes, sir.

　Sarion leads me to the site of the wedding celebration.


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　Right now, I'm waiting alone in the front room to enter the hall. Since there's no wedding, I'll meet Tina here and have Sylph congratulate me again before entering the hall.

　A separate door opened from the door leading to the hall.

　Tina, dressed in a pure white dress, was standing there.

　I'm at a loss for words.
　It's so beautiful.

'Come on, come in, come in!

　Sylph pulls Tina's hand away and brings her to me.

'......
....

　Tina and I stare at each other in silence.
　I want to say a few words, but I can't say anything.

'Halt, do you swear that you will love Tina until her death?

　The sylphs do the priestly thing.
　Maybe he enjoys doing it.

　Still, I'm glad.

"I swear!

Where's Tina?

"Wow, I swear!

Okay, then kiss me!

　I thought I could stick with it a bit longer, but Sylph seems to be getting tired of it. Let's thank you for making it this far.

'Tina, I love you,'
Master Hurt....

　I kiss Tina.

　I was on the fighting table earlier, but it's different to do it with Tina in her wedding dress.

　I really did marry Tina.

　I look at Tina again with that thought in my mind.

'Are you done? Then let's go to the party! Let's go!

Hey, stop pulling!
"Kyah!

　Sylv took me by the hand and Tina and I ran into the venue of the wedding celebration.