Two days after receiving the ring from Lady Christina, I'm now in Gautenburg.

　The Gautenburg Domain is located about five kilometers from the capital, and is the domain of Cardinal Galian Gautenburg, the grandfather of Christina's father, Caro.

　It was here that the old dragons took refuge in the event of an attack.

　The reason I came to this estate is because Lady Christina told me at dinner on the day I received the ring that Cardinal Hautenburg wanted to see me. He wants to see his granddaughter's fiancé's face.

　It seems that there is an academy in this country in this Hautenburg Cardinal's estate, and Cardinal Hautenburg is also the headmaster of the academy.

　That's why my fiancé and I decided to go and see him. I heard that Dagris and the others will be training at the palace. They said they are going to look for the ring as well.

　It was annoying that Dagris and Kate got involved with us when they saw our rings, though. And the women were cackling at the women's group, and they were giving off a vibe that the men couldn't get in.

'We're almost there,'

　I'm thinking about that, and Caro, sitting in front of me, says so. Sure enough, if I glanced out, I could see a wall about five meters across. Well, even from the capital, I could see it.

'Speaking of which, what kind of a man is Caro's grandfather, Cardinal Hautenburg?'

''Grandfather is a very gentle man, but he is an expert in the martial arts. Knights usually have a basic sword and shield, but all of Grandfather's private army is trained to fight without weapons. Whatever, the best knights are the ones who can protect their masters without weapons!　Say it.

　A master of martial arts? It's true that I've learned from my master to fight without weapons. Weapons are consumable. He said that if and when they break, it's okay for them to break in battle.

　While I'm spending time listening to my grandfather and other things, I hear the knight and Gosha talking to each other from outside. You're already at the gate.

　Looking out the window, it's pretty lively here too. The stalls standing along the road are busy, and children are having fun playing in the park.

　As we are rocked by the carriage, we see a large house. Next to it, there is a big school. Is that the Temple School? People who look like students are coming out of the house.

'Isn't Temple School on summer break?'

Temple Prep is on summer break. I think that's just a way to rent out the school's facilities. You can do some research in the library or something.

　 We moved here from the first day of summer vacation, so we had forgotten all about it.

　While looking at the school while being rocked by the carriage, the carriage stops in the middle. It looks like we've arrived at the mansion. Perhaps thanks to the advance warning, the samurai women are gathered at the gate and waiting. In the center is a man with a well-trained body and a woman smiling ladylike.

　........Are they really Caro's grandfather and grandmother?　He's extremely young, though. He looks like he's in his thirties, and even alongside Caro, they look like a father and son.

　Caro gets out of the carriage, so we get out of the carriage, and we follow and walk to them.

'Grandma and Grandpa. Long time no see.

'Oh, it's good to see you, Caroline. I missed you when you were so close to me and didn't come to see me at all.

It's true. You always make me fight against Caro just because the Pope has a goddess' blessing.

　The two hug Caro as they say this. According to the story, Caro and the Hautenburg Cardinals hadn't seen each other in a year.

　The reason for this was because Caro had been called out as a saint in the skirmishes at the border of the Demon Territory and the Regalia Empire. And when she finally came back, she was slammed with talk of an engagement with me, and then it was today.

　I feel a little sorry for him, but I'll keep it quiet.

'Yes, Grandfather, let me introduce you to your grandmother. This is my fiancée, Ravert Lanwalker. He is my favorite!　And the women behind me, from right to left, are Alexia Nanor, Ferris Warbest, Helendine Largles, and Aeris Lanwalker.
　So this is my grandfather, Galian Hautenburg, and this is my grandmother, Melies Hautenburg.

　Mr. Gallian stares at me as Caro introduces me. It's like I'm being priced out. Ms. Méliès is smiling happily at me. I step out to greet Caro as she introduces me to her, "It's nice to meet you.

'It's nice to meet you for the first time. I am to be Caroline's fiancée, Ravert Lanwalker.

Yeah, I'm Galian Gautenburg. It's a pleasure to meet you.

　As I said that, I shook his hand and ouch!　This old man is gripping with all his might!　He's got a hell of a smile on his face. You bastard!

Nuh-uh!

　Galian's complexion changes as I put some effort into it, too. He's still smiling, but sweat starts to flow from his forehead.

''........how long are you going to shake my hand?''

　Caro asks if it's bothering her that me and Galian-san have been shaking hands for a long time. With that, me and Gallian-san take the opportunity to let go of my hand.

''Well it looks like there's a lot to see here.

Well thank you for that.

　While Gallian and I are laughing and laughing at each other, people around us are looking at us curiously.

　I shook hands with Melies-san as well. I shook hands with Melies-san as usual.

　After that, Alexia greets me in turn, and I am led to the mansion. Inside, there are gorgeous vases, paintings, and various other things on display to see. Then we entered the room we were led to and sat down in order, starting with Mr. Gallian.

Then again, thank you for your service, Caroline. And also Mr. Ravert and Lord Alexia and the others.

'Thank you for inviting me too, Cardinal Gallian.

　I say hello on behalf of everyone. Melies-san nods happily at that. Mr. Galian, in contrast, glares at me. Her face is smiling, but her eyes aren't smiling.

　Well, from the way I felt earlier, he must be in love with Caro. I'm going to be the man who took that beloved Caro.

'That's why we called you guys, partly because we wanted to see your fiancé's face, but also because we wanted to ask you for one more thing.

　Gallian looks at me saying that. Melies-san also looks at me with a troubled look on her face. ...I have a bad premonition.