Second day of the month of Saturday.
　I think he's busy with a lot of things because of his status as the first prince, but I don't have words to thank Orchid for making time for me the next day right after sending Hummingbird.

''........I see, I understand what Kite's problem is.

　I told Orchid the same explanation I gave to Zeke, in a simple but tasteful private room that is not lavishly decorated with things, but is simple and elegant.
　Then Orchid told me that she understood what I was struggling with and made a difficult expression on her face.

'How is it, I wonder?　To be honest, I think cultural differences are a big part of it.
'Yeah, I honestly don't know what to do...'
'As you may know Kite, I have been married to three women. One is human, one is elven, and the other is half-elf.

　I knew that Orchid had three wives, but I didn't know them in detail.
　They all seem to be technically of different races... but I wonder if the wives don't get acrimonious with each other?
　When I asked him about this, Orchid smiled serenely and shook her head.

''No, my wives are all very close to each other. That's what makes me an outcast at times... well, it's a being with a heart, and there are some things that fit and some things that don't fit... jealousy, as Kite says. I don't think anyone has a heart.
I knew it was because........Orchid loves them all properly?
In a manner of speaking, I am outwardly separated from my regular wife and my side room but I see no point in permutating my favors.
Okay.

　There's no point in permuting favors. Maybe that's true, and maybe that's the biggest difference between this world and the one I was in.
　In this world, you don't have to choose one person out of all the people you like ... the one you like the most. It's a tolerant world where the idea that everyone likes each other is accepted, and that's why there's no permutation of favors and wives don't become acrimonious with each other.

''........However, I'm still young and inexperienced. I may not be able to give solid advice to Kite......................so let's ask your father about it.
Mr. Lasse?
'Yes, your father has ten wives and a good marriage I'm sure he can give you better advice than I can.

　Mr. Lasse, you have 10 wives!　

　After announcing this, Orchid rings a small bell on her desk. Then a butler came into the room and asked the butler to give a message to Mr. Rise.
　The butler immediately bowed and left the room and returned in about 10 minutes.

　Thankfully, Lasse-san replied that he would be happy to consult with me right away, even if he was in his office, so we decided to head to Lasse-san's office with Orchid.












　We proceeded through the wide royal palace corridor and arrived at Lasse-san's office, which was located almost at the very back.
　Orchid knocked and asked permission to enter, and when I entered, Mr. Lasse was facing a desk with a large stack of papers, moving a pen and occasionally stamping a stamp.

'Excuse me. I'm sorry to bother you at this time.''
Ah, welcome Miyama-kun. I'm sorry that I can't offer you good hospitality in my office........so?　What do you want to talk to me about?
'Oh, yes. Actually.....

　Seeing Lasse-san who looks busy, I call out to him, feeling sorry for him, and he welcomes me with a gentle smile on his face.
　And since she said she would listen to me as it was, I would tell her the same story I just told Orchid.

''Well that's why I'm troubled........''
...hmm.

　When I finish speaking, Mr. Rise stops the pen he was moving and looks up.
　Then he puts his hand on his chin and makes a little thoughtful expression, and Orchid, seeing this, takes a step forward and opens her mouth.

'What do you think, father?'
Well I don't know, I mean I don't know why you're bothering with it.
...Father?
'Oh, no, I'm sorry. It's not that Miyama's worries are wrong, but we are in a different world with a different culture, and it's natural for us to be troubled by those differences. We are in a world with a different culture, so it is natural for us to be troubled by those differences.
...What?

　I nod my head when I hear Lasse-san tell me in a gentle tone of voice.
　Is it something else to worry about?　What does that mean?

".........Miyama-kun, what you need to prioritize is not the difference between the world you were in and this one, but rather how you, yourself, 'how you feel about that other person' and 'what kind of relationship you want to have in the future'.... ...isn't it?
Huh?

　Hearing these words, along with the shock of being hit in the head with a hammer, I thought of Isis-san's face as she told me she would wait for my answer for as long as she could.
　Lasse-san is right. My priority right now should be how I feel about Isis-san........

　Seeing me stunned, Rise-san chuckles while lightly scratching her own head.

''........I've been there, but the time between confessing and waiting for a response is something that I don't feel alive. I don't even know who it is that has feelings for you, and I won't ask.......but I'm guessing you're feeling insecure inside, aren't you?
....
'I know you're sincere, I understand. But you're still young and I think sometimes you should forcefully pull a woman's hand.
Yes.

　Maybe I was just running away.
　My world is different from this world and common sense, and maybe I was trying to use that as an excuse.........................to turn away from the existence of Isis-san, who is growing in my heart.
　

'.........I'll support you, Miyama-kun.
Mr. Lasse.
If you think like that, you must have already decided what to do with yourself, right?　Then you should take the path that you think is best for you. If you love that person, you can walk with them and fill in the gaps in your consciousness.
Yes!

　I nodded, feeling really grateful for the words that gently but powerfully pushed me back, as if they could see right through my heart.
　I'm glad I consulted with this person. In front of me, who feels that way, Lasse-san continues to speak with a calm expression on her face.

''........Make Lilianne happy.
'Yes ... what?　Miss Lilia?
"...Oh?　What? No?　I, I thought....

　Seeing me tilting my head at the words announced, Lasse-san makes an expression as if to say that she has lost her attitudes.
　Could it be that you thought that what we've been talking about all this time was about Lilia-san?

"...well, it's not Lilia, but...
Well.........................

'No, no, because Lilianne is pretty!　There's no way a man could live under one roof with that girl and not be in love with her!
...Father.

　I wholeheartedly agree that Lilia-san is cute, but......................but what is this? .........

"...Oh, right!　After all, you'd be surrendered to your status as a duke, wouldn't you?　But it's all right, Miyama!　I'm on your side!
...no, no, no, so...
''Or you don't think... you can't see Lilianne... that lovely Lilianne as a love interest. ........no?
'Ha, ha, yes!　Riri, I think Lilia is a very nice lady.

　It's like a switch has been turned on...............................specifically, the Siscon switch or something like that is on.


'Father, father I don't think that kind of thing is something that people should be in too much of a hurry to get around...'
''Mmm, that's true. I don't know if I'm getting too far ahead of myself... but there's no such thing as a prettier girl than Lilianne, is there?　I'm sorry, I said I wouldn't ask you, but may I ask who has feelings for you, Miyama-kun?
'What?　Oh, yes.
"I'm sorry!
Why?　Even the Orchid!

　When I told Lasse-san, who seemed to be completely turned on and asked me about Isis-san, for some reason Lasse-san and Orchid, both of them got down on their knees in a very beautiful way.

''Mimi, Miyama-kun. I take back my words from earlier. Wow, I think the Dead King-sama is a very wonderful woman I would say she is the very incarnation of beauty. She's a worthy opponent for Miyama-kun!
"...uh...

　It's not that anyone is watching, but Lasse-san, who is in a big hurry to start explaining himself.......he must be really scared of Isis-san. You are shaking so much that it's pitiful to watch.
　I don't think I was being rude, and I don't intend to say anything to Isis-san.

　Dear Mom, Dad - thanks to my discussions with Orchid and Lasse about the matter with Mr. Isis, I have a solid idea of what I need to think about. It's about what kind of relationship I, myself, want with Mr. Isis.