I got an appointment with Her Majesty the Queen of the Strain, so I decided to have a little chat with Prince Rupheus.
　I can't sell anything I can sell if I don't know the goods to sell.
　First, I took some photos and had the court clerk write a clean copy later, but for now, I asked him to write a fishing note for me.

"So this is about it.
'Hmmm. Well, it doesn't seem to be a problem. Except for one thing.
Don't touch that part...

　Prince Rupheus wears a gloomy aura.
　The one point I mentioned is that he has a history of broken engagements. There are problems on the other side, and it's well documented, so there's nothing to be ashamed of, but it could be taken as a lack of discernment.
　In this case, though, the Senate just forced me to do it, and he was not at fault at all.
　Suddenly, Princess Ristis, who looked at the fishing note I was holding from the side, opened her mouth.

''Hm?　Brother, you're missing the hobbies and skills section.
No, it's not.
'They'll find out when we're married anyway. You'd better write it down properly.

　Prince Rupheus, who had a stern face, added in the column of hobby skills, ''All kinds of magical machinery and golems maintenance and adjustment.

''Heh. So you like magic machines?''
It's not something I like. Your brother tinkers with the 'Sumatofan' that His Majesty the King gave him for days on end, and when he has time, he adjusts the golem carriage and other things. If you have the materials, you can probably make a golem, too.
Even I couldn't create a G-Cube or a Q-Crystal. Only a few geniuses, such as the Elka engineers, could do that.

　The crown prince responds to his sister's comment with a wry smile. It's kind of a delicate feeling when that Elka engineer is called a genius. Putting aside his character, I'm sure he's a genius. He's in the middle of a difficult conversation with our Dr. Babylon.
　From what his sister says, he seems to be a pretty good technician.

I don't think it's a hobby that I have to hide, but...
Of course. That's what I think, too.

　Linze and Hilda looked at each other and tilted their heads. In response, Prince Rupheus looked away, once again wearing a dark aura.

''Long ago,'' he said, ''it's shameful that someone who wants to be an emperor would imitate a lowly man. You'll get the smell of dirt and oil from tinkering with machinery, so stop such trivialities at once...''

　Ah..... That old lady's fiancé? That might be traumatic. Is that where his negative personality comes from?
　There are examples like the Mage King of Isengard, so I don't think it's something to blame. Well, that old man was a pest.
　Perhaps remembering the old days, the Crown Prince had become depressed and depressed. His glasses seem to be slipping off heartily.
　'Ah.

''That's right. There's something I'd like to have the Crown Prince take a look at. If you like magic machines, I'm sure he'll be pleased with it.
What?

　I took everyone with me to the courtyard of Triharan Castle, and there I took out a magic-moving passenger car 《Aether Vehicle》 from 【Storage】.
　It was an improved version of the Fiat 3.5 (3 1/2) HP-like vehicle that I had sold to the kings of the surface world before.

''It's called the Magic Vehicle [Aether Vehicle]. It's a carriage that can be moved without a golem.

　In the surface world, carriages are mainly used for transportation, but in this world, there are other types of carriages called golems, as well.
　Instead of horses, these are multi-legged golems or golems of infinite track that are pulled by a wagon, and are capable of transporting a large number of people. Of course, there are smaller ones, such as those that can carry two people.
　Since the science of this world is basically developed based on golems, there are quite a few things that cannot be done without golems. The same was true with regard to vehicles. Even the ships use a part of the Golems.
　However, although the magic vehicle "Aether Vehicle" uses ether liquid as fuel, other than that, many other vehicles can be made with the basic make-up technology of this world and do not require golems.
　When I rode the magical vehicle 《Aether Vehicle》 and drove it lightly back to the front of everyone, the first person to bite me was still Prince Rupheus.

''This is amazing!　The motive power is a demonic motive........no, it's not an ordinary demonic motive. To be able to go that fast for such a small thing.......!　If you make the car body a little bigger, it might be able to carry a Bareken-made magic motor.... But that would make it heavier, and would that degrade its performance?　In order to transmit power without wasting power, the central shaft...

　The crown prince muttered to himself as he peered at the Demonic Vehicle 《Aether Vehicle》 from above and below. Looking at him, I was impressed by the fact that he had something in common with the dwarves of the Demonic Machine Fools.

''I'll give it to you if you like,''
Really? Check it out.
In our world as well, nations are trying to create a new magic vehicle, the Ether Vehicle, based on the Ether Vehicle. I'm sure the Crown Prince has already had a new idea in mind.
'Yes. I'm very eager to improve on it. This is interesting. I haven't been this excited in a long time.

　I can understand it. When I was a child, I was given my first four-wheel drive toy, and I modified it by changing various parts and drilling holes to reduce its weight.
　I handed the Crown Prince a manual with blueprints, instructions for use, maintenance, and other important points. It was written by the doctor and Rosetta. It wouldn't be good to take it apart and not be able to put it back together, right?
　Of course, I'll add a few bottles of Aether Liquid as a service.
　After thanking the Crown Prince for a moment, he excitedly got into his magic vehicle, the Aether Vehicle, and drove off to the Golem Workshop located in the direction of the stables.

''We won't be able to get out of here for a few days under those conditions. Ummm........was it still a mistake to have him rewrite the fishing script?

　My sister, Princess Ristis, crosses her arms and sighs.
　Well, I think it's much better than sinking into the dark, but that's what they think, you know. I hope that he or she can be forgiven as a hobby.
　It's not uncommon to hear couples get into quarrels over their hobbies.... It's better than hiding it, though.

Anyway, let's take this marriage story to the Strain Kingdom. I'll do my best to live up to your expectations, though. If they refuse, I'll at least ask them why.
Please no, please.

　While being seen off by Princess Ristis, we leapt at the [Gate] to the Strain Kingdom with a neatly cleaned fishing note and photo.





　Citronia, the royal capital of the Strain Kingdom, was a capital with a town-like appearance similar to the royal capital of Belfast.
　It was as bustling and lively as the Holy City of Allen in the Holy Kingdom of Arendt next door. The streets were filled with many people and the golems who followed them, creating a bustling noise.

''It's quite a nice city, isn't it?''

　Hilda let out such impressions while scurrying around the town and looking at the streets happily. I'm sure you'll find that Linse, who walks beside him, is also curious to see the golems that abound in the town.
　With the two of us, we head to the pure white castle in front of us. It is a beautiful castle with a crimson roof that shines against the blue of the sky.
　I announced my name to the gatekeeper at the bridge in front of the castle gate, and he reverently led me inside. Apparently, Her Majesty the Queen had passed the word.
　Eventually I was let in and waited in a large room in the castle, and Queen Margalita of the Strain Kingdom came in with a few attendants and knights.

''Welcome, Your Majesty the Duke. It is good to see you again.''
'I'm sorry to bother you. I'm sorry for this unexpected visit.

　I didn't expect to see you like this again, even though we met at a restaurant just the other day. I thought the next time we would meet was during the Two World Congress.

'How are the ladies over there?'
My fiancées are Linse and Hilda. Linse is a wizard who also uses ancient magic, and Hilda is a princess of the knightly kingdom.
Oh, my God, you weren't the only three who saw me the other day.

　Her Majesty the Queen gives a surprised and dumbfounded look. When we had a dinner the other day, Yumina, Sakura and Su were there. I'm sorry.
　Come to think of it, I don't know much about what the underworld's view of marriage is. I wonder if they don't have a large number of wives, even for royalty.
　I wondered about it, so I asked, and it didn't seem to be the case. Just like in the surface world, it is common for nobles and royalty to have multiple wives and side rooms.
　In the Strain Kingdom, the previous king took two wives, each born to a girl, and his eldest daughter is the current Queen Strain.
　The son of the duke's family who became the husband of Her Majesty the Queen had a sister and brother, but the husband died a few years ago. That sister who was born was Princess Berrietta.
　Since we were just talking about it, I cut to the chase on what the Triharan Divine Empire had asked me to do.

''Emperor Triharan has asked for such a thing.... I appreciate the offer, but...''

　Her Majesty the Queen superimposed an apologetic voice on the slightly furrowed expression on her face.
　The people around her were also making subtle faces. Oooh, I guess the reaction isn't too good. I even asked Prince Rupheus to write a fishing note for me.

'Well, is Princess Berrietta in love with someone?　Or are you anxious to give your marriage to Triharan?
'No, that's not what I meant. On the contrary, I felt sorry for His Royal Highness Prince Rufus of Triharan.

　Her Majesty replies with a bit of a wry smile.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that Berlietta is, how should I put it, a bit different. From a young age, she showed an interest in golems and the like, and learned techniques in the area of magic engineering.

　Ororo?　It's kind of the opposite of what we wish for, isn't it?

'I guess she's like me, when she gets carried away, she's like this ... she only sees the front and nothing else. There were a couple of engagements, but he was a bit of a kenmo-horo, 'If I had time to make a baby, I'd make a demonic motive'.

　Mmm. You need to get them to turn their interest in you rather than marriage first, right?
　Well, there's some bait to catch those types of people. I think you could use the same kind of bait as the Crown Prince.

'In the meantime, can I see Princess Berrietta?　I need to talk to you and I have a gift for you.
No problem. She's always in her private workshop in the castle and I'll send her out to meet you.

　While one of the maidservants called for Princess Berrietta, we were talking about the transposers who had drifted into the dimension.
　There are eight transposers protected by the Strain. Three of them apparently do not want to return home. I heard that the remaining five have requested to return to their birthplace, so I'll bring them back with me later.
　It seems that Her Majesty Queen Margarita is interested in magic and asked Linse many questions.

''So if you have that aptitude, even people in this world can use magic?
''Yes. Compared to our world, the magic element is less than that of our world, and something that powerful would require a great deal of talent, but it's not impossible to use it, that's for sure. I think it's at a level where it can be used to its full potential.
Then how is that aptitude...

　As Her Majesty interrupted Her Majesty's words, the door to the guest room was opened and a woman jumped in.
　She wore her light brown hair up in the same light brown hair as Queen Margalita's, but it was frayed in places due to running.
　I'd heard she was twenty years old, but with her black-rimmed, wild glasses and baby face, she seemed to be about my age. Is this the Princess Berrietta?
　She was dressed in tuna like Rosetta of Babylon, and there was nothing s*xy about her. The oil-soaked leather gloves make him look even more like an engineer. Most people looking at this person wouldn't think that she was the princess of a country.

''Belle........Berrietta. What is it, what is that appearance? Didn't I tell you that you had to get dressed first?''
'Mother, you'll have to wrap up your wisecracks later!　Is it His Majesty the one who received the famous "Sweetheart" from His Majesty the King?

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time in the city," she said, her eyes glittering with disdain for her mother, who had a sullen look on her face.

It's a pleasure to meet you. How do you do? I am the Duchy of Brunhild, my name is Fuyuya Mochizuki.
'Please give me a 'smartofun' too!　That was amazing!　It's groundbreaking stuff!　If they're mass-producing it, then it's not like the ancient aircraft "Legacy" was unearthed in the ancient kingdom!　What kind of technology is required to make it so small? Surely it's an ancient magic technique.
'Wait, wait, wait, wait!　Close, close, close!

　I held out my hand to Princess Berrietta, who was advancing towards us with a zungeist, to prevent her progress.
　She finally stopped when Hilda stepped between me and Princess Berrietta and gave me a glare.

'I'm sorry, but I didn't make that thing. It was my engineer. So I can't answer your question. I'm sorry.
'....Really? I thought we were going to hear something meaningful.

　The tension suddenly dropped as if the fever had cooled, and Princess Berrietta sat down on the couch that was stoned and close by and sighed. Too low, dude.

''I'm sorry, Your Majesty. My daughter was rude to me...''
No, don't worry about it. I'm a little surprised. Princess Berrietta seems to be interested in magical arts. If that's the case, then I have a gift for you that may please you.
A present⁉︎ By any chance, it's a gift⁉・Smartphones.
No, sir.

　Taking Princess Berrietta and Her Majesties who were disappointed again, we decided to borrow the courtyard. We can't get them out of [Storage] as expected inside the room.





''Wow!　Are you sure you can have this?
Yeah, go ahead.

　Princess Berrietta, who is already fiddling with her magic-powered passenger car 《Aether Vehicle》, breaks into a happy face when she hears my words.

''Are you sure it's alright?''
No problem. I gave it to the Crown Prince of Triharan. To tell you the truth, the Crown Prince seems to like to work with magic machines. I'm sure he'd get along with Princess Berlietta quite well.
'Oh, that's great!'

　Princess Berrietta is scowling at the mention of her name in the story of me and Her Majesty the Queen.

'What are you talking about?'

　Since he was the only one out of the mosquito net, I explained the situation to him. I told the princess that a meeting with the Crown Prince of Triharan has been arranged, and that the other party is also interested in magical engineering techniques, and I gave her a fishing note and a picture.

''Hmmm.... Well, it doesn't look bad, but........''

　Princess Berrietta murmurs as she looks at the picture of the Crown Prince. Apparently, it doesn't seem to be an instant breakup. As I thought, since we share the same hobby, he might be a little interested in me.

I'm sure they'll be interested in meeting and talking to you.　It seemed that His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince was also busy improving his magic vehicle, the Ether Vehicle, so I'm sure we could have some interesting things to talk about.
Well, yeah. Well, we could at least meet...

　When Princess Berrietta replied in a small voice while turning slightly red, even Her Majesty, the knights and attendants around her, including Her Majesty, began to buzz.

''That Princess Berrietta...!
There's a hermit in the workshop, Miss Berrietta...!
Lady Berrietta, who has never shown any interest in fashion and lordship...!
Shut up!　God!

　Yelling back with a bright red face, the reclusive Princess Berrietta jumped into her magic vehicle, the Ether Vehicle, and drove away like the wind. ''She's a good driver.

''To see that girl make a face like that.......this is a bit promising. Your Majesty, His Majesty, please take care of your marriage with Triharan. Perhaps this might be the last chance for her to have a chance.
'I don't think so but for now I'll set up a place for the two of you to meet. I'll contact you later from here.

　That's a pretty good feeling. I'm glad you guys are coming together.
　We have the same hobby, so I'm sure we'll be able to talk about it.
　But at that time, I was completely oblivious to the fact that we have the same hobby.