I invited you, of all people, to join me. It's all very tempting to think that this is the end of our lives.

　The one who began the story with a tumultuous preamble was Liliel Reem Liefries, the First Princess of the Liefries Imperial Palace.
　We had come to the Imperial Palace of Liefries due to a letter that arrived via 'Gate Mirror' rather than a smartphone, wanting to speak in private.
　Besides me, Yumina and Linse are on either side of me. These two are on good terms with Princess Liliel. You will be able to find out what is going on.

''What in the world is going on, sister Lili? You look very pale.

　Belfast and Lefries have been friends for a long time. Therefore, Yumina, who had known them since she was a child, looked up to Princess Lirielle as if she were her sister.
　Indeed, just as Yumina had said, Princess Lirielle's face had turned pale. ''Are you okay? Do you want to [Recovery] or [Refresh]?

He took....
He got it?　What?
The phone!

　What?　Someone stole your phone!
　The mass-produced smart phone that Dr. Wells created for me as the original has been given to representatives of various countries, as well as senior ministers and my friends and acquaintances. I even gave it to Princess Liriel who is standing right in front of me. And now it's been stolen?
　The phone is also quite valuable as a magic tool "artifact". It's not surprising that it's a target.

''Nah, it's fine. That smartphone can be called up with Fuyao-san's power, even if it is stolen. You can get it back right away. Hey, Fuyao-san.
Oh, really?

　Princess Liliel's expression, which was pale at Linze's words, flashed with a flash of light.
　In anticipation of a case like this, that phone has various protections applied to it. One of them is a function that allows the registered smartphone to return to me at any time and at will through the 【Apports】 and 【Teleport】 that were granted to it. By using this, no matter how far away you are, you can get it back to my hand.

"Oh, it's true. I'll get it back right away.

　I called up the distribution list for everyone from my phone's notes.
　Each mass-produced phone has a serial number registered on it. I could rely on that to attract a particular phone. As expected, it would be impossible if the phone itself was dismembered, but if they knew its value and stole it, there was no need to worry about that.
　Let's see, the serial number of the phone I gave to Princess Liriel........

'Good. I can't imagine what will happen when your father finds out.
Wait a minute. Did they take it away?

　He looks up from the phone he was operating and turns his gaze to the princess who has said something strange.

''That's right! I was just fiddling with it a bit during the ceremony, but your father.... The deadline is coming up and I don't have time to attend a boring ceremony. He says it's a waste of time...
That's what you deserve. Aye, that's a no-go.
What the hell?

　No, no. If it was stolen, you can't get it back if it's that kind of situation. Originally, it was your fault for flipping out in the middle of an important ceremony. What do you mean, "We are doomed. You're on your own.

No, no, no!　I need you to get it back!　There's a manuscript in that one that's in the process of being written, and if your father reads it, it would be my downfall!
Well, sir. You didn't leave it locked, did you?
Of course it's on, but a numbered lock like that could be taken off if you give it enough time!

　Hmmm ... well, that's for sure. I'm not sure if King Lefries would be looking at his daughter's phone. As a father, I'm sure he'd be wondering what she was doing during the important ceremony.

'By the way, I was writing...'
'It's the manuscript for the latest volume of The True Order of the Rose. It's a hard volume, with a different type of captain, Part I and Part III, gently and sometimes fiercely pestering a young boy who's been brought in as a new knight...
You don't have to explain. I mean, I thought you were finished, that work...

　The First Princess of the Kingdom of Leafyreth, Liliel Reem Leafyreth. The man behind the scenes is the masked writer Lil Riflis herself, known to those in the know.
　Well, you know what? A love story...?　Many of his works are centered around the
　It seems to have exploded in popularity with a certain segment of the population, and I believe Linse was a fan.

'If your father read that, I would definitely be sent to a monastery.... I'm sure he would try to purify his mind by praying to the spirits every day.
'You do realize that you need to cleanse...'

　Well, if only I'd written something as radical as that... His Majesty, you'd fall over.
　If you don't want to be seen, you can remotely wipe all the data from your computer like a remote wipe, but I suppose you can.
　When I told him that, he stared at me with a devilish look on his face.

'Huh!　Do you know how hard it was to write that!　You're the devil, trying to erase something that took months to write in an instant!　I haven't even printed it yet, because if it goes off, I'm dead!
Um, I'm sorry...

　Jingling...!　And Lirielle threatens me. Is this guy really an imperial princess...?
　Of course, there are no computers in this world. So, the only way to back up these things is to print them out with the "magic printer" that I gave you to print and store them.
　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them, but it's not uncommon for them to erase the data by mistake. I've done that a few times myself.
　For a writer, the loss of data in the last minute before the completion of a manuscript must be a serious damage. If you ask the doctor, I'm sure he can restore it.

The only thing you can do is to apologize and ask him to return it.　Before they look inside.
'No, he said he'd give it back, but the terms of it...'

　Liliel, who was suggested by Yumina, answered that while removing her gaze. What, you'll return it properly, won't you? Then you don't have to call us.....

You're married, Yumina, right?　So what are you going to do, find a partner, hurry up and show me your grandchildren's faces, or something like that........ He wants me to go on a blind date too....
'Huh?　Didn't Princess Liliel have a fiancée or something?

　As I recall, His Majesty the Emperor told me that story a long time ago. When I casually mentioned my doubts, Yumina looked impatient. What, did something go wrong?

I was, but then I met someone I liked and she ran off with him.

　The air in the room becomes heavy at the words of Princess Liliel.
　Ya................
　
　He wouldn't have been able to break off his own engagement to the princess, and it might have been the only way for him to do so. Apparently he was the son of a marquis in Belfast, but after that he had all sorts of problems. Well, that's true....

''Well, I didn't really like him either, and I didn't want him to spend his extra time getting married, so it wasn't really a problem!

　Hahahahaha!　And I'm laughing, but my eyes aren't smiling. Oh, that's a pretty traumatic one. That's not how you got into the hobby even more, is it?　It's getting kind of sad........
　Princess Liliel, who was mumbling and releasing something like a curse word into the void, turns her gaze to Yumina and Linse with an ugly expression.

''What about marriage, generally speaking?　Isn't this a bit of a hassle?　Are you guys really happy?
I've never been happier, but what is it?
Explode!

　Lirielle snaps at the two of them who answer immediately with a fresh smile. Unu. It's somewhat telegraphed. We're still newlyweds, you know. That part, yes.

But when it comes to the matchmaking partner of the princess of a country, what kind of person would be better....... I guess it will be royalty and aristocracy, right?
I'm sure your father doesn't care too much about family history, so if he has potential, a mere merchant or adventurer should be fine, but when you think about the country, there are those who say no to it, so that's what happens. The opponents are our high ranking nobles, or influential aristocrats like Belfast and Linie who are our acquaintances.... Oh, there's also Yumina's younger brother....
No Yamato?
'Oh, um...'

　Liliel flinches at Yumina, who nails him with a bite. The smile is scary in reverse. Well, I disagree with that too.
　It's a joke, though, because they are indeed 20 years apart in age.

You'll be able to find out more about this by looking at the following tips and tricks: "Well, well, I think your father is probably going to hold a ball or a dinner party and invite all the children of the nobility. You're talking about attending that. As long as the smut is being held hostage, we have no choice but to obey.......

　Princess Liliel let out a long sigh and plopped down on the desk with a long sigh, "Haaaaahhhh.... I don't like it that much.

''But maybe you'll meet someone nice, y'know?
Doubtful. I'm sure it's going to be the same old faces again anyway. I can't let them know my secret anyway, so I'm not going to marry them.

　With a mushy look on her face, the princess looks up. It's easy to be whimsical.
　Anyway, she seems to be planning to go on an arranged marriage meeting. Otherwise, it's probably because they won't give you your phone back.

It's a good idea to have a good time with your father.　He wants his phone back because he's remorseful.
Ehh.... I don't want to lie to you.
I'm not lying. I'm sorry, for one thing.

　So that's a lie. What do you mean, just in case? I was going to say hello to His Majesty anyway. I'm going to ask him about it, but....




I don't know what the hell he thinks of the king of the country.　I'm sorry, Fuyao-dono. My daughter asked you to do it anyway, right?
'No, well..... Haha......

　You were caught.
　I came to His Majesty's side after a request from Princess Liriel, but it seems she saw through it.
　Well, by the looks of things, we haven't gotten a look at what's in there. He seems to think that the reason he was flipping around at the ceremony was because he was exchanging emails with them.
　By the way, I left Yumina and Linse in the room of the Princess Liliel. I'm sure there's a lot of talk piling up between the women, and I escaped because Princess Liliel wanted me to ask her for ideas for the next one.

'He needs to decide who he's going to work with, or he'll be really late to the party. What's not to like?

　As I recall, the Princess Liriel is 20...years old...?　It's very hard to believe in the modern Japanese sense of things that would make me go backwards with it, though.
　I pick up the mass-produced smartphone of Princess Liliel that His Majesty the Emperor had placed on the table.

''I'm sorry, but I still can't give this guy back. If I don't do this, she'll probably put off her blind date for some reason or another. If you don't make a decision now, you might end up having to attend Lydia's wedding as a bachelor.

　His Majesty the King leans back on the couch with a stern look on his face. Lydis is the Crown Prince of Liefreth and the next Emperor, Lydis Leek Liefreth-kun. He is the younger brother of Princess Liliel, and is thirteen years old, I believe.
　This Lydis, unlike her older sister, has a proper fiancé. It's Princess Tia Frau Mismid of the Mismid Kingdom (12).
　I wondered if it was okay for a beastman to marry into the royal family, but the nobles of Leafs didn't seem to have any objections, and the marriage was easily accepted.
　This country, which is surrounded by 80% of its borders by the sea, is a maritime nation that has developed through trade. It's not as long as Belfast, but it has a long history in its own right.
　In the course of its long history, Leafy's has had to deal with many different ethnic groups. Since it is a country of mixed ethnicities, naturally, the blood of various ethnicities flows through the royal family. It seems that one or two of the beastman race is a bit of a moot point.
　If it were a simple village girl, they would have been in trouble, but she is the first princess of a rapidly developing country. The marriage is sufficiently beneficial to the country, and it seems that there is no problem.
　It's still a sketchy or generous country as always....
　Maybe it's because of that background that many people in Leafs are bold and cheerful. It's easy to understand when you see His Majesty the King in front of you.
　As long as they're having fun, that's all that matters. I'm sure the princess has inherited that same spirit. My brother seems to be a quiet and smart kid.

When did Crown Prince Lydia and Princess Tia get married?
One year....three years at the most. And when he's around 20, I'll be retired for good. King Belfast may not be ready yet, since the prince was just born, but he's going to enjoy his retirement with Emperor Regulus and others.

　It's true that His Majesty Emperor Regulus is going to abdicate soon, but old age? Isn't Emperor Leafs about to be over forty?　No, maybe it's not a mistake because forty-plus is called 'primogeniture'.

''So before that, I want to somehow put together a match for that guy. Fuyao-dono, is there anyone out there who would be a good man?
But I can't help but think...　

　People who come up with a quick idea usually have a partner.

It would have to be a nobleman, right?
Personally, I don't care about that. I don't care about her, as long as he cares about her and can make her happy. But her marriage is one of the most important cards for our country. My aristocrats will not allow her to marry someone who is not for the good of the country.

　Hmmm, it's a pain in the ass. I've heard that I'm going to have eight (or more) daughters at some point, so it's not personal.
　For example, if my daughter says she wants to marry a mere adventurer instead of a king and a nobleman....
　 Highborn or not, adventurer or not, you can't make my daughter into some other horse's bones. Father won't forgive you if you're a half-baked man. Heck, I kinda understand His Majesty the Demon King's feelings.
　But when it comes to a bachelor of a certain status... well, I've never met him, but the First Prince of the Demon Kingdom Xenoas should be a free man. His mother is different, but he's Sakura's brother in case you're wondering. I heard he's a brainiac, though.
　And then there was Zanberto, the second prince of the Lase Kingdom of Takeshi, who was beaten up by his uncle Takeru? He has brains, though. "All those people have brains, huh?

"Does Fuyah-dono have an older brother or younger brother?
I don't think so.
You think?　

　His Majesty looked at me strangely, but he didn't know what he was getting at and didn't go into it any further. He must have thought that my father was having a baby here and there. I'm not going to correct him because it's too much trouble. I don't think there will be more, though.

It's just the way it is. Maybe we should have an informal blind date. But I've already met most of them..... It's a little late for that....
''The underworld.......I think if you call out to the countries of the western continent, you'll get different faces. And Leafy's is just the only country that's connected to that one by land.
Oh, I didn't know we were gonna do that.　Maybe His Majesty, the King of Panachez, could help us.

　The Kingdom of Panacheth, where Emperor Leafs and the Prince of Pumpkin Pants are located, is the only country that became connected to the land when the two worlds merged.
　There was an immediate bilateral discussion between the two countries through me, and the two countries have been on friendly terms ever since. His Majesty, the King of Panachez, is a gentle man with a childlike nature and will probably be happy to cooperate with you.

If the prince of Panachez doesn't have a fiancée, I'd give him Liliel as a wife. It's a pity.

　That prince in pumpkin shorts...?　No, maybe the oddballs will work out better than expected.
　But Prince Robert has a fiancée, Ceres, the niece of His Majesty the Queen of the Strain Kingdom. You can't wonder why such a high-strung prince has such a wonderful fiancée, but I can't speak for other people, so I won't speak for myself.
　Oh, and if you ask Celes and Her Majesty the Queen, you could invite the royalty and nobility of the Strain.

''Hmm. It's a joint blind date party of the East and West. This is a good idea. There are benefits to other countries as well, and it wouldn't be a bad deal.
I'm sure they'd like to have connections with other countries, too. I just hope it doesn't turn into a diplomatic party.

　I don't know what the purpose of the party is if the matchmaking is secondary to networking and greeting people. I just want you to find the best partner for you. I want you to find the best partner for you, without any national ties.

Then you should do it in the form of a masquerade ball so that you don't have to worry about your status. It's more interesting.
'I see!　Then we can talk to him without worrying about him being a prince-princess.
'Yes, sir!　A masked ball........sounds interesting. I'll take care of the masks, then. Why are you here, sister Hanakoi?

　I saw His Majesty the King pouting, and when I looked to the side, my idiot sister was sitting on the sofa, taking my tea aside.

'If you have something interesting to talk about, I'll come over immediately!　That's what Mochizuki Hanakoi is!
Stupid!

　I asked the question, beehive!　I yelled at Hanakoi sister who winked at me. If it's on Brunhild's (our) premises, but you're transferring to someone else's castle, what are you doing?
　He bows deeply to His Majesty the King who is right in front of him.

''I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my idiot sister is really sorry!
"No.........this castle and this room are doubly warded to prevent transference....... Our court wizards will lose confidence if they are intruded upon so easily...

　No, I'm really sorry. That's enough to prevent normal transference magic. In fact, we also transferred to the castle before we came.
　However, Hanakoi-sister and Morohana-sister's transference technique is an extension of their divine skill [different space transference] and not magic, so it's not effective.......

''I'll tell you and make you listen to me so that this won't happen again.......!
I hope you'll forgive him for saying this, Fuyu-kun.
Who do you think is responsible for this?

　You look like you have nothing to do with it, and you just ate a bunch of cookies!　d*mn it, Hanakoi, no snacks for a week!

''Well, Hanako-dono is Fuyao-dono's older sister.... It's too late for that. More importantly, how many people do you think we can gather for that masked ball earlier?
''With Fuyao-kun's connections, I can gather quite a few children of the royal families and nobles from the Western Continent. First of all, ask them to meet each other at the ball in their masks. After that, if you find someone you like, ask him/her to tell you about them, and later on, send them a picture of their real face and a fishing book to set up a real marriage meeting.

　No, I'm not that well-connected. But I know the head of the country, so I'm sure he can help me out.

Hm. If that's the case, we'll put a lot of effort into holding this event. I will have to write a letter of invitation right away. We're going to be very busy.

　Prince Liefries smiles brightly, perhaps because the princess's problem seems to be solved.
　In the end, it seems that Princess Lirielle was able to get her phone back in exchange for attending that masked ball.
　But I guess it's difficult to find a partner........ I wonder if there's someone with the same interests as me........
　Speaking of which, Brunhild (my family) also asked me to let some of them attend. There are no noblemen in Brunhild, so inevitably it will be the knights and people in important positions.
　I don't think it's going to be much of a gathering, but do you want to give a shout-out? I'm not going to force you, though.