Malika's mother, Elika, was born in a good place.

　She was born to the daughter of the (then) Director of the Center Guild and was the fifth of eight siblings.
　Her second side room was her mother.

　A woman born to a powerful man as a parent had a specific role to play.
　A role that strengthened the relationship between the two sides by marrying into a similarly powerful man.

　Apparently, Maleeka's mother also tried to fulfill those roles at a young age.

　Her father introduced her to an influential man in one of the cities, and she was asked to marry him.

　If she married the man, the major forces involved would be on her side and her father would take a step forward on the path to becoming the President of the Center Guild (at the time).

　I heard it was more than twenty years ago...

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''........That 'certain city' is Campbell Street. The sergeant of a family that has been the guild master for generations was my opponent.

　Maleeka's mother, she says, waxing nostalgic about the old days.

'I'm also, well, I'm the daughter of a powerful man, right?　You had to do your duty, so you decided to put up with a man you'd never met and marry him, didn't you?　But when I actually met the person, this was the worst thing I've ever seen!
"Is that the worst...?

　I can't help but smile at him.

I have a bad character. It's not a good idea to have a good idea of what you're talking about, but it's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're talking about. That's when I met this guy.

　'Oh,' says Marieka's father - I mean her husband - looking at her husband.

'I was visiting Campbell Street at the time for a pre-wedding meeting, and this man had just come out to Campbell Street as a migrant. As an adventurer.

　There they fell in love with each other at first sight and eloped hand in hand.
　They lived a married life in the village of Lax, your father-in-law's hometown.

''It's a lie...!　My wife pushed me away...!　I found myself married, or rather...!

　
　It's just that the descent of the two of you from your meeting to your marriage, seems to be very similar to how me and Marika got married.......?

　That's father and son!

'Well, you still ruined your parents' plans, so you were disowned. I haven't seen you once since I married my husband until today.
I've never seen you before.

　Your father-in-law said with a rattling shiver.
　........I understand how you feel.

　So, the father of Marika's mother in question.
　The President of the Center Guild was meeting my grandson for the first time.

''This is our child!
''Great-grandson!''

　Formerly, he was even set to meet his great-grandson.

　The chancellor's daughter, Elika's daughter, is Marika. So from the Chancellor's point of view, she is his granddaughter.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.
　In other words, she is Chancellor's great-grandson.

　The old man is over seventy years old, and a sincere smile appears on his face.

It's not just a matter of time before you find yourself in the same situation.　And he even made his great-grandson quickly...?　Why didn't you tell me this earlier?
Isn't it because your father wrote me a letter saying never to let me see you again in my lifetime?

　It's hard to see this family in power.

But if you don't say so, you won't be able to show the other party's house that the engagement was broken up.... I was planning to simply forgive her when things cooled down a bit.
What do you mean "plan"? You didn't call me until today.
There!　I knew you'd have to make an apology first!　We don't even know if we can make a move!　What?

　Families of people in power are such a pain in the ass.

　But nowadays, this kind of relatives who have huge power are very helpful.....

'I didn't really want to go to the funeral without contacting them until I died........ I couldn't say no to my lovely daughter's husband if he asked me to. Since you've come all the way here, please solve the problem right away.
All right, don't talk to me like you have no other business with me...!

　The Chancellor returned Gran-kun in his arms to Marika and turned in the other direction.

　Yes, out of the family circle and in front of Roselwy, who was biting her teeth alone.

'Well, new board member,'
Yes.....
I've heard of your intentions. Indeed, you have inherited the bloodline of the great hero Arantzill. If he is brave, he will be a great success. But as of now, Radie has already been appointed as the hero. The principle is that no two brave men can stand at one time.
..........

　The Chancellor speaks in the direction of discouraging Roselwy.
　It's helpful. That's why I called you here.

But we are in the process of appointing two or more brave men to the post. That way, Dariel is the one who deserves to be selected...
You mean your three picks?　What's going on with them now?

　That was enough to hit a sore spot for Roselwy.
　The Multiple Heroes Project was implemented as a new attempt.

　The one who led it was none other than Rosselwy there, but the results were disastrous.
　The three additional brave men and women who were elected were all defeated in front of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Army, exposing their disgraceful appearance.

　Even with this single blunder alone, Roselwy, who led the charge, could be held accountable and resign from the board of directors.

''Isn't he planning to embrace our granddaughter's son-in-law in order to make up for it?　Don't you care about the people you're hugging?
Nug...?
I also hear you're doing all kinds of sinister things to get my granddaughter's son-in-law to listen to you. Do you think I don't hear you?

　The family reunion was becoming a place for the directors to preach.

''We can't have rumors that the Center Guild Board of Directors will use extortion to achieve their goals. I've contacted Forge Ri. ''There is no need for me to follow your earlier instructions.''
But....?
With an apology from me. Do you understand, Mr. Rosselwy, the new director?　You're the one who made me bow to you.　Early in his new appointment, he tarnished the reputation of the Center Guild Board of Directors.
"You did that on your own?

Was she going to say, "You did it on your own"?
　But as expected, I didn't have the guts to say it, and I shushed him with a bitterness that felt like I was swallowing my vomit once.

I've been concerned for a while now that you're in too much of a hurry to make a difference, but there are signs that you're disrupting the harmony around you. Unless you work on those vices, you should know that you won't be able to serve on the board for very long.
Haha....?
If you want to make a difference, you have to support Radie, the brave man of our time, to the best of your ability. That's the most honest way for the guild's director to work, don't you think?　Hmm?
Yes....?
Very well. Now get out of here. You're new here, and you don't have the luxury of time to be out in the field.

　As if to obey his words, Roselwy left the room.
　It could be said that he had come all the way here to spend his time in utter futility.

　The expression on his face as he turned back to me and glared at me as he left for the last time was terribly impressive.
　It was an expression that looked like it was going to put a curse on me.

''........Mm.

　It worked.

　Malika's mother's father was the President of the Center Guild, and it was through Selmet's research that we found out.

　After trying to gather whatever information he could to counter Roselwy, this fact was found out and he worshipped his mother-in-law down.

　The result was a great success.

　An eye for an eye and power for power.
　He had been able to crush Roselwy, who wielded the title of Center Guild Director, with an even bigger title.

　That's thanks to Selmet's ability to gather information.
　I'll have to thank him a lot later.

'Well then, father, I've finished my business, so go home.
''Shit!''

　And her mother-in-law's treatment of her own father was severe.

"My mother-in-law doesn't like my father...?

　Well, just by listening to the relationship between the two of them, it's clear that parent and child don't get along.

　But wait.
　I'm not sure I've ever seen such a thing before.
　That father's careless treatment of his daughter....

　That's right!　Isn't it usual with my wife Marika and your father-in-law!
　Is it because of the bloodline...?

Well......?　Daughter?　Dad, we just came all the way from the Center Guild...?　Do you have to go home now?　We haven't seen each other in over twenty years. Even more with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren...?
Ha, I can't help it.

　Your mother-in-law sighed....

'Then will you be my father's companion then?
Why an eagle?

　Your mother-in-law's husband, or in other words, my father-in-law to me, screams out loud.

　That's natural.
　It's too scary to face the father of the man you just eloped from.
　It's too painful to meet him when he is old enough to become a grandfather himself!

Oh, yes. My daughter must see with her own eyes, belatedly, what a man who has kicked a good marriage into gear is like.
'No, wait!　That's right, Dariel!　At the very least, I hope you're with us, Dariel!　Hey, help me, Dariel.　My son-in-law ohhhhh?

　I'm sorry, father-in-law.
　I have a job as village chief.

　It's a very good idea to have a good time with your family.
　I'm the village chief. Marika has to take care of Gran, and I'm the mayor. Her mother-in-law went off to chat with the neighbors, and the village regained its peace.

　The forge was not forcibly moved to a different location.
　Everything was kept intact through the sacrifice of her father-in-law.