After a few minutes in the carriage, we arrived at the royal palace and we were on our way to the king. But what the hell do they want? That's what we didn't know, though, so I'm still a little worried. Finally, we arrived at the government office. He was told to come here today. When Alexia knocked, Gain-san, the leader of the Kingsguard, came out from inside.

'This is Your Highness Alexia. We have been expecting you. Your Majesty is waiting inside.''

Well, I'm coming in.

　And as Alexia walks inside, me and Ferris follow behind her. That's when Mr. Gain taps me on the shoulder. I look to see what it is.

Good luck!

　...What?　Mr. Gayne gives me a thumbs up. I don't know what that means. What do you know about it?

What is it?

Oh no, that's the son of Zeke. I've got his blood all over me!

　He laughs at me. Hey, what's that?

Here, gain. Don't pull your crap. I know Ray must be confused.

　As I thought that, the king helped me from the back. Mr. Gayne apologized, sorry, sorry, and went back behind His Majesty. I have no idea what that means at all.

　Anyway, I went into the room too, and inside I saw the king, Alexia, Princess Marina's mother and second queen, Lady Mary, and the vizier sitting there. I sit between Alexia and Ferris, who is already seated. Alexia is on my left, and Ferris is on my right. ........why are you guys sitting at opposite ends of a three-seater sofa?

Good to see you, Ray. Firstly, I must thank you for what you did last week. I didn't have to put my people in danger for you. Thank you.

No, I was just trying to protect my classmates.

'Kukuku, well, I knew you would say that. I'm having my soldiers find out why the demon tribe was here in this country. When I find out, I'll tell you.

Thank you for that.

　When Her Majesty and I stop talking, there's a break in the conversation.

Ray, it's been a long time. You haven't been here lately, and I'm sad.

　The one who speaks to me in a calm and relaxed manner is Master Carey. He's in his early 40s, but he's young enough to be called late 20s. This atmosphere makes her look even younger. If the crisp Alexia and Princess Marina were softened and grown up more, it would be like this.

''I'm sorry, Miss Carey. I'll make it possible for you to come more.''

　When I say that to Master Carey, he puffs, puffs his cheeks and gets a little grumpy. Why?　Did I say something to offend you?

Shit!　You said I was your mother-in-law, and I told you so!

　

"I beg your pardon, dear mother-in-law. I'll be careful in the future.

　When I say that, Carey-sama is nodding and smiling with satisfaction. You can't beat this atmosphere.

''Already, mother. I love Ray too much. Ray is mine!

　And Alexia hugs my arms around me. My arms are buried in your chest-sama. .........hmm?　Something fluffy strokes my hand from my right side. I look to my right and Ferris rubs his tail against my arm. Did he miss me?　When I gently stroke her tail, Ferris laughs too, "Ehehehe~". Yeah, it's cute.

''So now we get to the point.

　Oops, the king speaks up.

"Is this the main thing?

'Yeah, last time there was a trilateral meeting of the three kings. It's very hush-hush.

　Heh, I didn't know they were doing that...three countries would still be the Beast Nation of Warbestos and the Arcadia Pope Nation, right?

''It's been confirmed that the Regalia Empire is preparing to attack Nanor in the story there. I had my suspicions since I originally summoned the heroes, but I decided that by showing them with the other nations, it would definitely happen next year. The Regalia Empire side is desperately trying to hide it, but if they try to gather that many supplies, there's no way they can hide it.

　...I knew it. And next year. We don't know how many people will be there, but the first target will be the Lanwalker Frontier Territory.

Don't worry, my friend. Our troops will be ready to go for battle at a moment's notice, and the war vests have promised us reinforcements. The Pope of Arcadia is ready to invade the Regalian Empire once he finds out that our troops are from there.

　Oh, you're the king. Then somehow we'll manage to endure it for a few days!

Thank you for that, Your Majesty.

No, don't worry about it. It's my country. I'll take care of it as best I can. And this is my future son-in-law's family home. They won't be punished for favoring one territory over another.

　And he laughs at me. It really helps. But I'm still embarrassed to be called a stepson. But gradually, the king's expression becomes cloudy. What's going on?

'So I have to say sorry to Ray. This has something to do with Alexia and Ferris as well. I called you here today to tell you this, too.

　Gok!　The king looks terribly sorry. What do you think will be said?

You know, the last time we had a meeting of the three countries, we talked about you and the Beast King-dono. You're now a student, and it's time to announce the engagement of Alexia and Ferris. The marriage itself will take place after Ray's graduation, I think. When I was discussing this with the Beast King, the Pope said, 'I don't know about that. I thought I had told you, but it seems that I had never heard of it before.

　Hmmm, so?

When I told the Pope that my daughter, Alexia, and Ferris, daughter of the Beast King, had a boyfriend, and that they were the same person, the Pope said, 'Isn't it a bit unfair that only two countries have such talents in marriage?　Can we mix it up? I said.

　I have a horrible feeling about this.

''So he spoke to me that he wanted me to marry the First Princess of the Kingdom of Nanor and the First Princess of the Beastmen's Worshipful Kingdom to a partner who would be a good match for the First Princess of the Beastmen's Kingdom.

No, it's not that.

　Please keep me out of it!　I asked him, and the king nodded and asked

'Mmm, well, its no way, the Pope's daughter, a saint. I'm sorry for Ray, but will you please accept it?

　I almost lost my soul.

　◇ ◇ ◇ ◇.

　Arcadia, the Papal Palace of Saint Berg.

Well, it's finally happening.

Yes, ma'am. Lady Caroline. The Pope has already informed King Nanor and the Beast King that he will be coming soon.

　Engagement. I never thought I'd see that day.

　My name is Caroline Arcadia. I am the daughter of Guilford Arcadia, the Pope of the Arcadia Papal State, and I am considered a saint by everyone.

　The Arcadia Papal State worships and reveres the goddess Aster, and though I was born the daughter of the Pope of that country, I hate the goddess Aster.

　The reason is because of the goddess' blessings and skills in my status. Because of this, I was carried as a saint and then put on the battlefield. The reason is that everyone who has the Goddess Astell's blessing has a special ability. After people knew that I had the blessing, I was sent into battle many times. I can't tell you how many times I felt like I was going to die.

　On top of that, my skills have changed the way I look and I can't go out in public anymore. The only people who know about this are your father, your mother, and Mary, who is my personal maid of honor. Because of this, I usually don't see people, and I am holed up in the palace. When I do go out, it's only when I go to the battlefield. And at that time, I hide it from them.

　But still, why would your father go through with this engagement when he knows he will be rejected? It would only hurt me.

Caroline, the Pope also said it's okay this time.

'I don't know. The man who brought me here once said that was a monster the moment he saw what I looked like?

That's not...

　Oh, Mary's gone all huffy and puffy. That was a little out of line.

"Well, I'll just have to hope for the best.

　If it doesn't work again this time, I'll have to tell your father not to bring you back.