I reported to the countries that about one piece of broken frame gear had been stolen, and in the meantime, I told them to be on the lookout for any suspicious frame gear that showed up. There's no guarantee that someone using Brunhild's name won't appear.

''I know it's suspicious where the magic barrier is on...''

　There are too many of them. I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to do with it.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. A small amulet is enough to prevent "paralysis".
　Even if there is a building in the wilderness, if there is a strong blocking ward on it, we won't be able to find it with a "search". You'd be able to see them, though, so you'd know if you went to the site. No, you might not be able to find it if there was a visual obstruction effect as well.
　Well, it's no use worrying about it. We just have to do what we can do for now.

You have some vehicles in the 'hangar', don't you?
Yes, there is. There are armored tanks, high-speed airships, subsurface submarines, and many others. They all consume a lot of ether liquid, so I can't really recommend them.

　I asked Monica, who was making final adjustments to Yae's plane in the garage, and she gave me that answer.

'Can't you use that as a support mechanism for Sue? Can you merge into a base plane or something?
I don't think we can do that... but we're gonna need to make some major modifications. And I don't even know what that means. Why don't you just make a big frame gear from scratch? Why bother combining them?

　Monica tilts her head curiously. Well, I understand what you're trying to say. I could explain it in many cryptic ways, but........
　At any rate, Rosetta caught the anime I showed Sue as well, and I let her watch a few episodes on the garage monitor with me.
　At first, she didn't understand the meaning of it and just watched it with a frown, but gradually she started to lean forward and before long there was a picture of the two of them watching it with their arms wrapped around the screen. I watched them from behind with a helpless look on my face.

　Don't think, feel.
　Don't think, feel.

　After watching it, they seemed to be completely inspired by it, and they were busily working on the construction of the merging system at great speed. There's no reason for it. Being rational isn't everything.
　.........But Japanese animation can be used in other worlds as well.




''So what's next for Sue's frame gear?''
Yeah. It's going to take a little bit of time because I'm going to make it from the basic system. Yumina's will have to wait, though...
'Mine could be the last one. I think I'll do better that way.

　Indeed. If I try things and make improvements, I might be able to make something better later.
　Right now, I'm sipping my tea and taking my first relaxing break in the castle's small salon in a long time. Yumina was sitting beside the sofa, equally relaxed.

''It's been a long time since I've done something like this.''
'Really? Well, I've been busy with a lot of things since we built this country.
That's not true. It's just the two of us.

　Saying that, Yumina rested her little head on my shoulder with a koten.
　Ah, so that's how it is. It's true that I could still take that kind of time during the months I lived in the 'Silver Moon' in Rivlet and the Belfast mansion.

''Since time like this is so precious, can I spoil you to the fullest?
Hmm? Spoiled....

　I turn to Umina and she looks up at me with her eyelids closed. I smiled a small smile at her and put a hand on her shoulder, slowly bringing our lips together.
　Then, as our lips quietly parted, she hugged me tightly with a smile, her cheeks tinted.

''Ehehe. I have Fuyao-san all to myself.''

　I never thought I'd be able to imitate this. Getting used to it is a scary thing.
　I didn't expect to come to another world and have eight fiancées. And all of them are younger than me........oops, Lean is older than me.

''She's been acting weird lately.
"? What's so weird about it?
'My magic eye, though, sees into people's true nature, or rather, good and bad. Lately, I've had different abilities come out of it sometimes.
A different ability... like the magic eye?
Yes, sir.

　Yumina pulls away from me and nods her head, hmmm.

'Fuyao-san, let's play 'rock-paper-scissors'
That's out of the blue. What does it have to do with that ability?
'Yes. Oh, just take it a little slower, please.

　Rock-paper-scissors is a game I taught everyone, but what do I have to do with it?

Rock, paper, scissors, litter.

　I lost. Yumina waves her hand as she continues. Apparently, it seems to continue.

'Janken, ken, poi.'

　I lost again. I don't know how many times I've done that and the next, and the next, but I lost all of them. Was Yumina ever this strong in rock-paper-scissors? No, this isn't a level of strength. Could this be Yumina's ability by any chance?

It's not like you have the ability to win rock-paper-scissors or anything, is it?
'It's not. What can I say........I know. What will Fuyao-san serve up?
You mean you can read my thoughts?

　Like the ability to read minds? That's a little scary. You can't hide anything, you know. I'll find out if you're cheating on me or something like that in one fell swoop. No, I'm not going to cheat on you, though! Oh, I think they're reading this idea too!

'I can't read your thoughts. But I can see them. What will Fuyao-san give you in a few seconds? Just a tiny fraction of what's ahead as a bonkers visual.

　...predicting the future, eh? That's great. It seems that you can only see a few seconds ahead, though.
　So why does it suddenly have that ability..... Don't tell me you're the one Hanakoi-sister was talking about turning into a family member!
　I'm a demigod, and maybe that kind of ability was awakened after receiving the "love of God" from me, even Hanakoi and Morobane sisters.
　Well, there have been a lot of changes in everyone lately. Su's blossoming of the ability to control Frame Gear, Lou's increased combat ability.......it's not a bad thing.

''Let's try a little experiment.''

　They have some coins and I hold them in my right hand. Yumina has to guess how many coins are held in her hand.
　I guessed all of them correctly. I guessed them all correctly. Next, Yumina declares how many cards she has, and then secretly "apports" the coin from my right hand to my left. As expected, this one was a miss. Hmm, does that mean that the future changed when I used 'Apports'?
　However, this was an action I did because I knew what Yumina was capable of, and if I had been able to foresee that and more, I would have declared "0 cards". However, if Yumina declares "0 cards", I won't use "apports". It would be off anyway.
　It's an indeterminate prediction. Well, if the future can't be changed no matter what I do, I feel it's better to not see it. If you can see the future where you'll break your bones in a few seconds and you can't avoid it, it's a loss to know.
　If you don't take action from Yumina, the future doesn't seem to change much, so is it gratifying to be able to read where the opponent is going to attack you? Well, even if you can read the future, there are still plenty of attacks that you can't block.
　It's better to think of it as a hunch that you're going to get it right. I think it's dangerous to be overconfident.

And there's one more thing I can see.
Are there more?

　The ability of the magic eye isn't always activated, though, so I don't think it's impossible to have multiple abilities. By any chance, the magic eye is a non-attribute magic expressed in an unusual form, isn't it?

'There are times when Fuyao-san can see a golden light in a bonfire. I could see it for a bit when Hanakoi-sama was discussing the female knight's love life with her sister. What is this?

　What? Is that... is that... is it seeing "divine power"? Even I can't see it. Hanakoi's sister says I'm leaking all the time, and apparently I can see it.

'Oh well I don't mind that. Oh, but if anyone other than me and my sisters can see it, I'd like to know.

　It could be a subordinate god that the sisters are after or something. Well, it seems that if the divine power is used, the sisters will know where it is, so I don't think it will be so easy to find it.
　She gave a quizzical look at my answer, but eventually sighed a small sigh.

''........I see. I'm not sure, but I'll do as you said.''
I'm sorry. I'll tell you exactly what happened.
Yes. You promise?

　Then again, with that said, Yumina will also leave her head on the floor.
　But I don't know how to explain it. The fact is, I was killed by a god, and as an apology, I was brought back to life in this world. ........No. It's going to be a painful experience. It seems that there is a 'revival' magic in our magic as well, so it might not be too much of an issue there. I don't know if it's a good idea to be from another world. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to find it.
　I guess I'll just have to ask God to send me down. After all, I'm probably just afraid of what people will say when I tell them the truth.

'Aaaaah! That's not fair, Miss Yumina! I can't believe I have the Winter Palace all to myself. I am one of them!

　As soon as Roux saw us coming into the salon, she came over and sat down on the opposite side of the table from Yumina. And just like Yumina, she hugs me tightly.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it. I'm not going to be able to get to know you.

　Yumina gives a small tongue lolling fright.
　She's in a state of flower in both hands, but it's kind of embarrassing. I don't feel it too much when it's one-on-one.

I'm going to be able to say that I'm not a fan of this. You're enjoying your harem, aren't you, Master? We want to be bothered at least a little bit.

　Shesca in her maid's outfit, who brought me another cup of tea with Lou, spits out a sarcastic remark towards me.

''What do you mean bite me....''
'He stroked my head and stroked me, or squeezed me, or tied me up with a rope, or spanked me, or dripped hot candles on my naked body... hahaha...'

　Sheska's breathing becomes ragged and she begins to wriggle her body. 'Oh my god, this guy.

''So, is that the way you like it, Fuyao-san? Ha, I'm embarrassed, but if Fuyao-san wishes...
Well....I'm new to this, so if you are kind to me...

　The two people on either side blushed and mumbled squirming as they looked away, blushing their cheeks.

''Daa──! d*mn it...! I don't have that hobby!

　I don't want you to get all weird on me! It's complete and utter bullshit!
　I gingerly pushed Eroboko, still aroused by my imagination, to the door and kicked her out into the hallway.

'Ahh. More.........

　Don't talk like that! This guy is really bad for education!