When I took Grandma Tokie to Brunhild's castle, I was still surprised, or rather, surprised. Mainly by all of my fiancées 《fiancé》.
　They knew the situation I was in, so they seemed to have figured out Grandma Tokie's true identity right away.
　By the way, the World God hasn't come down. It looks like he's busy somehow or other.
　The other gods chosen by lottery have not yet come down either. Grandma Tokie was the only one who came down before them. She came down to restore the tattered wards of this world.
　Grandma Tokie sat down on a chair on the castle's balcony and unfolded something on the table.

''What's that?''
It's a simple visualization of the 'warding' of this world. It's pretty banged up and full of holes, isn't it?

　Yes, it's full of holes and tattered and awful.
　But why the sweater?
　The whole thing was gray, and there was a sweater on the table with patterns painted on it in various colors. There were holes in some places, as if they had been eaten by insects, and in the worst places there were holes the size of a clenched fist.

''Why the sweater...?''
'It doesn't have to be a sweater, but I thought it would be easier to understand. It wouldn't be too much trouble if you couldn't tell where you fixed it, would it?　As soon as we fix it, we'll fix the warding at the same time. At a glance, you can see how far it has been fixed. Well, it's partly because I love to knit.

　Oh, I see. So this sweater is a progress chart, so to speak. As soon as the sweater is completed, the warding will be repaired.
　If you can use your original god's power, you can fix it in an instant, but it seems to be like this when you're in human form. But even so, it's amazing enough.

I'm going to fix it little by little every day from today. If I don't do it carefully, there will be another hole in the ground soon.''
Nice to meet you.
'You're so stiff. You're your own grandmother, you should take it easy.

　Grandma Tokie was giving me a hard time for lowering my head. I'm in a position to ask for help, and since I'm a superior person, both as a god and as a human being, I was very careful.

''I understand. Then I'll take care of you.
'Yes. I'll take care of it.

　Grandma Tokie gave a small nod and a smile. From that day on, that position on the balcony became Grandma Tokie's permanent position.




"That's it, that's it. Once you get the hang of it, you'll get used to it.'
Yes!

　Linse replied happily to Grandma Tokie's words. The four women knitting on the balcony made me feel quite strange.
　At the table on the balcony, Grandma Tokie was at the center of the table, with Linse, Mel and Nay moving their knitting sticks. What kind of combination is that........ A human, a god, and the king of the Frazeez, their attendant.

It seems that Linse-san has been interested in knitting for some time. Mel-san seems to be the only one who is good at it. I think Nay-san just went along with Mel-san.

　Cecil, the maid, told me as she poured the tea on this table. ''Is that so?

''Mel taught herself when she was in the Crystal World [Frasier]. It's for me. This scarf is also handmade by her.''

　Ende, sitting across from him, held his own scarf in his hand as if he were proud of it. You bastard, you're a noloch. I'm not sorry. .........The one Linse is knitting, I hope it's mine......
　When Cecil-san leaves with an interminable voice saying, "Take your time~", Ende leans forward and speaks in a whisper.

''So, if you're Fuyoru's grandmother, then she's not a normal person either, right?
'That's a bit tricky to put it that way.... Well, yes. It's the Space-Time God.
''I knew it. You don't know what's common sense when you're dating Fuyu Yoru.

　Ende leans back in his chair and sighs heavily. That's a bit clingy.

'You know what? If anything, this is all on your side, you know?　I'm here to fix the torn wards that Fraise has been leaving open. It's not my fault.
'No, tell that to Ney or something. Technically, it's Yura's stupid fault. If he hadn't gone after Mel, none of this would have happened.

　No, it wasn't because you eloped with Mel in the first place, was it?　Well, there's no point in talking about responsibility here.

''So what are Ende and the others going to do now?

　There are no longer any pursuers. Who should be able to live without being spotted, though. He sipped his tea and waited for Ende's answer.

'The thing is.... I wanted Mel to come to my world. The crystal world doesn't allow Mel to live freely there. In order for us to be united, Mel had to evolve as a higher being. For that purpose, she was supposed to enter a nuclear state, accumulate various powers as she crossed the world and climbed the world's stairs, eventually heading for my world together.......

　So disappointed, Ende shrugs his shoulders. What is it, what's wrong?

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you want to eat. You will find that you will be able to get a good deal more than just a few of them. I didn't explain it to you because Mel had never eaten food before, but when I told her that, she didn't want to go...
Yeah, why is that?
'No, I know the feeling. No, I know how it feels because it was when I got out of my own world that I first became interested in 'food'. There were a lot of worlds that didn't have 'food', but those worlds were usually boring, so I quickly moved on.

　Well, the first time I met this guy, he was trying to eat a crepe, too.

'In other words, Mel doesn't want to follow you around because you won't be able to eat good food,'
'Don't make it clear. It's like the food is killing you...
No, you're right.

　So the King of the Flaze was no match for food. Oh, well.

"I'll take my time in this world for a while. And then I'll manage to learn to cook...

　Are you trying to bait me?　Well, I think you'd better learn to cook. Especially in your place, there's a lot of gluttony.
　I glanced at Mel on the balcony with a sideways glance. She looks like a normal girl, smiling happily and chatting with everyone.

''Well you're smiling a lot, aren't you?''
'....Yeah. It's been something, but I'm thankful for Fuyuuya. Thank you.
What's happening? Come on, man, that's disgusting.

　When this guy says that to me again, I feel a tingle in my back. It's not that I'm hiding my embarrassment, but I drank all the tea left in my cup, and just as I was about to do so, the door to the room opened and Sheska entered the room.

''I've brought you another cup of tea, BL Master.
"Hey, wait a minute, a**h*le maid. Don't get your panties in a twist.

　I tsked at the maid who was spitting venom with a sullen face, but when I felt a strange presence and turned around, I saw a red-faced Linse staring at me from the balcony. Wait, it's not!


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Envoys from the Kingdom of Nokia?
Yes, Your Majesty. I have requested an audience with His Majesty the King.

　Mr. Kosaka, the Prime Minister, tells me a surprising story, and I am a little surprised.
　The Nokia Kingdom is a kingdom located in the east of the Euron region. It was a country that didn't formally associate with any country, and only had a few communications with the Demon Kingdom of Xenoas.
　It is similar to the Horne Kingdom, which only had a relationship with the neighboring Felsen Magic Kingdom, but it is also a country that is in a state of isolation.
　The cause of this was the Heavenly Empire Euron, which, like the Horne Kingdom, had already been destroyed.
　The Nokia Kingdom was originally founded by people who rebelled against the oppression of Euron. The people of the Nokia Kingdom were originally a rebellious people who fled the invasion of Euron by confining themselves to the mountainous region of the Heavenly Rugged Mountains, where it was strictly forbidden to enter.
　That's why few people visit Nokia, and even fewer come from there.
　Even during the global upheavals of the past few years caused by the Freys and other mutant species, the country has remained unmoved by them.
　I can't help but be surprised that an envoy from such a country would come to me. I wonder what kind of wind blowing around?
　I'll admit it, but we are a small country. We don't have any specialties, and I can't think of any reason for them to come all the way over here. Is it because of the World Alliance? If that's the case, I'm sure they'll still be able to get through to Xenoas, the Demon Kingdom, with whom I have a bit of a relationship.

''I don't know what you want, but let's see you anyway.
Okay, then.

　We decided to arrange to meet in an hour and change into our formal wear. I don't often wear this kind of clothing, but as expected, I'm told to wear it at least when I have an audience as a representative of my country.
　Or rather, I'm wearing a rougher outfit when I meet with the kings of the World Alliance.
　As far as clothing goes, it's a formal suit. It's not my hobby to embellish it with gossipy gold embroidery and fur. It is a custom-made piece of clothing made by Zanak-san's place.
　It's comfortable to wear and is extremely breathable, made of elastic hexenbiest thread. And over it, I put on a black coat that is different from the usual.
　If I were to wear a silk hat with this, I'd feel like an English gentleman from anywhere. Where is it from, of course it's England.
　The head maid, Ms. Lapidus, who came to call me, led me to the audience room.
　Of course, there is no special envoy yet, but instead the audience room was full of everyone, including the knight commander, Rain-san, the deputy commander, Nicola-san, Norie-san, Takasaka-san, Baba's old man, Yamak Prefecture, Naito's old men, Tsubaki-san of the intelligence unit, and Lean, the court magician.
　In a manner of speaking, they were all senior members of Brunhild. The knights who guard the castle are also lined up because appearance is important.

''It's flashy.
'You never know how they're going to come out. You should at least do this. You don't want them to lick you.

　I sat down on the throne, thinking it was a bit much, and Leanne, standing to my left, returned it. That's about it.
　Soon, three figures appeared in the audience room. The one leading the way was in his mid-twenties, dressed in a colorful but simple cloak and robe of dull red and yellow. He had brown hair cut short. It would be rude to say this, but he was not very flattering. He seems to be somewhat odious. Well, I guess it can't be helped if I'm surrounded by so many fully equipped knights.
　Two figures are following behind them. It's hard to tell whether they are male or female because they are dressed in a simple green robe and their faces are hidden. Her hair is chestnut and black, not long but like a woman's. It's not long, but it looks like a woman.
　The three of them advance to the front of me, where they kneel down on one knee.

'Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Your Majesty. My name is Faro Jantche, Diplomat of the Kingdom of Nokia.
Please stand, Ambassador Jantje. Welcome to Brunhild. His Royal Highness, Fuyao Mochizuki.

　I sit on my throne and call out to him. Normally, I would like to approach him and shake his hand, but I can't because Kosaka-san has stopped me from doing so. He says that if we are friendly to him from the start, it will cause trouble for both of us.

And now, Ambassador Jantse. What is the nature of your visit?
Ha...... As a matter of fact, the........

　Mr. Takasaka-san cut in with a thrust, but Ambassador Jantche let out a lispy reply to that.
　He didn't try to say anything about what he wanted to say, such as, ''Uh....'' or ''Well, you see. This man has some problems as a diplomat....

Ah!　Congratulations to His Majesty the King on his upcoming wedding!
''Huh......... Thank you........?

　What?　Are you here to congratulate me on my wedding?　You don't have to go to the trouble of sending an errand, just give me a letter or something.
　Everyone around me also looks disheartened. People in the Nokia Kingdom rarely do diplomacy or anything like that, so they don't understand such things?　No way.

I've heard that there are nine of you, and your bravado has reached Nokia!　Well, as expected of a rare glossy blessed family........
''Haha......... I see.........

　Me with a drawn-out laugh and Leanne holding back her laughter beside me. Everyone else is holding their mouths and some of them are shaking with laughter as well, holding back their pouty laughter.
　Oi, what's this? Why do I have to be subjected to this kind of shame play? Is this guy here to peddle a fight?

"How may I help you? Ambassador Jantje.
'Oh, I'm sorry. So, then.....

　With a single clearing of the throat, Mr. Kosaka urged Ambassador Jantche.
　I knew it. It's true that the main part of the speech is not to congratulate you on your wedding.

I came to ask His Majesty's Highness whether you intend to take a tenth wife," he said.
What?

　The air in the place froze. At least that's what it felt like to me. It's not because I felt that cold air was really leaking from next to me.
　When I glanced sideways at Leanne, the joyful smile I had seen earlier disappeared and was replaced by a mysterious expression, as if she was thinking about something. Paula underfoot is backing up behind the throne in an effort to get back to her feet. 'Hey Cora, don't you dare escape.

''What's that all about, Ambassador Jantche?
"May I have your blessing to marry Paphia Rada Nokia, the second princess of the Kingdom of Nokia?

　Wow. Was it the wife-taking (or being taken) problem that I thought would come at some point? Most countries had nine fiancées, and when they found out that nearly half of them were royalty, they would give up and not talk to them.... Maybe they don't know that much.

"Of course, I don't want to be in the main room. I was just wondering if you'd be willing to add her to the inner circle of the household. Princess Paphira is well-born and distinguished, and I don't think she would ever detract from His Majesty's good looks.
'I'm sorry, sir, but I have too many fiancées for my own good, and no more...'

　When I called out to him to say no softly, the chestnut-haired figure standing behind Ambassador Jantse stood up softly and looked up. It was a woman, after all. She is not much older than me. She is a girl of sixteen or seven. Her short cut hair swung smoothly.

It's a good thing His Majesty has got an excellent vassal. Will you please add me to your wives' end of the line?
E....no way....

　As the crisp, sober robe was removed, a red and white base with colorful decorations appeared from underneath it. It resembles a traditional costume from around Tibet. It's not as colorful as that, though.

'I'm sorry I'm late. I'm Paphia Rada Nokia, the second princess of the Nokia Kingdom. It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty. His Majesty King Brunhild.

　The challenging-eyed girl said and gave a small bow.