After finishing the service in the church, the two of them looked at the city from the carriage that was slowly advancing.
　Compared to other countries, the standard of living of the commoners in the Kingdom of Esfort is high and stable, and that can be understood by looking at the streets. It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends.
　The carriage drove on through the streets and through the nobleman's quarter to the royal castle.
　Hinata was the guest of honor and was staying at the royal castle, but Cain needed to return to his mansion.
　Cain got out of the carriage first, took Hinata's hand and helped her down.
　One of them watched the scene with murderous eyes. Cain noticed the murderous atmosphere, but pretended not to know.

'I'll see you in the evening then.'

'Yes, Master Cain, thank you for your time today.

　A welcome dinner was to be held in the evening, so Cain returned to the mansion early to change his clothes. He went straight into his office and looked through the documents Coran had prepared for him. You will find two piles of them, one of which was a letter offering an arranged marriage ceremony.

'We can't just throw this ...... away as is, can we?'

'Yes ......, you must reply at least. It comes from a nobleman of the Earl and higher.

　Cain chuckles as well, looking at an apologetic Coran.
　He doesn't think there is anything new to come if the engagement is to be announced this time, but he can't hide his confusion at the fact that so many approaches are wearing at the moment.

'This time the engagement will be announced. Then we'll get back to you!　Then you'll agree: ......

I think it might be better for you.

　They nodded to each other, and it was decided to send a reply at a later date.


　It was now just before dusk, and Cain headed to the royal castle for the dinner party.
　There was still a lot of time until the dinner party's scheduled time, but the Viscount was treated as a lower class nobleman and needed to go early.
　Attending later than the higher nobles would not be allowed for the emerging nobleman, Cain.
　Arriving at the royal castle, the maids led him to the hall and looked around, but Cain let out a breath of relief when the senior nobles hadn't arrived yet.
　The only people in the hall were the lower nobles of barons and viscounts. Even so, when it came to the noble head of a noble family, they were of a certain age, and Cain was a different kind of being, being the only child among the adults.
　Such a Cain couldn't be inconspicuous, and the nobles who had offered him an arranged marriage were flocking to him.

''Sir Silford, have you read the letter?　My daughter is one year younger than Lord Silford. She is a good-natured, lovely girl, and I would love to meet her, at least once--

I will not let you slip through the cracks.　As for my daughter, she was introduced at the recent unveiling. By all means.

　Surrounded by several noblemen, Cain replied back in bewilderment.

''As for that matter, please wait a little longer. I need to discuss it with my father as well, so I'll have to go to .......

　Cain decided that he couldn't say no on his own, so he decided to mention Garm's name.

'You're Garum frontier count ....... It can't be helped. I'd love to hear a good response.

　As expected of a high level nobleman, if the name of Garum was mentioned, the lower level nobles had no choice but to back down.
　Gradually, the circle surrounding Cain diminished, and Cain passed the time in the corner of the hall, feeling relieved.
　And after a bit of time, the higher nobles, the Earl and above, entered one by one.

''Ah, Lord Silford. I didn't know you were in this corner. The last time--''

　The head of the family, who also had an earl and a marquis with a daughter of his age, was in the same situation again when he found Cain.
　He was the son of a frontier earl, renowned for his military prowess, and information had already spread through the development of Drintle.
　Drintru, which was a small city of about four thousand residents and adventurers combined, was rebuilding the slums, mediating jobs, etc., and was being driven by a marked increase in population, and had almost reached a size of over ten thousand people.
　The streets were beautifully and progressively improved, the main streets were widened and the sidewalks were separated from the carriage traffic, which was very popular with the residents. Adequate parks were set up, and children played in harmony with each other.
　It was all thanks to Cain's immense magical force from the plan of the city drawn by Lula.

''Cain-sama, please do that too. Next--''

　Being accompanied by Lula, who wasn't shy when it came to town planning, had helped to improve the plots. Of course, he had the residents do what they could generally do for the placement of jobs.
　While remembering such things, he couldn't be disrespectful to the senior nobleman and responded with bland words.

''Gohonk.''

　One deliberate cough was given from behind the senior nobles surrounding them.
　The nobles also noticed the cough and turned around to find Duke Eric there.

''I don't think it's a good idea to surround Viscount Cain too much, do you?　I need to talk to Viscount Cain for a bit, can I borrow him?

...... This is Duke Eric. Over.

　With the arrival of the dukes, the highest level, the senior nobles cleared the way.
　The wave of people split, and Cain was able to reach the side to Duke Eric.
　When he moved a little farther away, Duke Eric made a face with a smile on his face.

''Cain-kun, you're very popular nonetheless, aren't you?　What are you going to do, get a few more wives?　If you're going to get silk for me, I'll meditate on a few more, okay?

　Duke Eric, who laughs innocently, shows his refusal to be a joke to Duke Eric.

''No, no, I hope you'll give me a break. We're already ...... three people, right?　As you can see, there's no more to it than this: ......

　For Cain, who hadn't yet come of age, he could only laugh at the impossible state of affairs, including his previous life.

''If it were Cain-kun, I'd feel like he'd go all the way to the saintly lady!

　Duke Eric, who is joking, remembered that Hinata had told him earlier that he could conceive a child, and he shook his head from side to side, erasing the words from his head.

''As expected, that's not going to happen. She's a saint. ......

　As they were chatting together, the music began to play in the hall before the royals entered. The nobles line up in place to this music.
　Although not all of the noble heads are in the royal castle, there are still more than a hundred nobles lined up in the hall. In the midst of this, the king and the saint entered.
　All at once, the nobles bowed their heads, and Cain learned and bowed as well.

''Make yourself comfortable.''

　At a word from the king, the nobles raised their heads.
　Next to the king on the podium, which was raised a notch, were the saints lined up next to him.

Today, a saint from the Marineford Faithful came to this country. It is normal for a saint to never leave the Church State, but the saint of this world has chosen this Esfort Kingdom for her first time outside the country. Although there were some troubles along the way, she arrived without any problems. Therefore, I'd like to serve as a welcome to you today. I'm looking forward to seeing you, Saintess.

　At the king's words, Hinata nodded lightly and stepped forward. Then she slowly opened her mouth.

''It is a pleasure to meet you, gentlemen of the Esfort Kingdom. I am in charge of the saints of this world. This time, I have been chosen for this kingdom by the oracle. On the way here and as you showed me around the royal capital today, I found the inhabitants smiling and a very good country. The gods are always watching us from God's world. I hope that you will live up to that, and that you will continue to treat your people as you have in the past, as a nobleman. That is all I have to say.
Her greeting was so firm that it was hard to believe that she was still a young saint. The nobles in attendance were all impressed.

　Then the king raised his glass and signaled a toast.

''Then, to the Kingdom of Esfort and the Marineford Faith.''

「「「「「 cheers」」」」」

　The participating nobles all raised their glasses.
　After that, they began to go from the senior nobles to greet Hinata in person.
　With several senior nobles lined up, Cain went to the table where the food was placed.
　Cain passed the time by picking up some snacks on the spot until the lower level nobles began to greet him.
　After about fifteen minutes, the senior nobles' greeting was over, and after that, Cain made sure that the lower nobles began to head to greet them, and Cain also got in line to greet them.
　Gradually, the line in front of him dwindled and it was Cain's turn.
　Hinata already had a weary expression on her face as she was greeted by a large group of nobles.

''Saint Lady, I am Cain von Silford Drintle. Your complexion isn't looking great: ......

　Curious, Cain pointed his index finger at Hinata.

''Heel.'' ''Mood Calming (Relaxation).

　Cain shot a series of magic at Hinata in succession.
　Hinata's body glowed a little bit and then disappeared as if it was being absorbed.
　When the light disappeared, Hinata's tired face from earlier disappeared. And her cheeks turned red.

''Cain-sama's magic is warm and gentle. ...... It's all right now.

　Hinata, cheeks stained, looked up and stared at Kain, and then a voice called out from next to her

Cain. Have you forgotten about me, my lord?　You're going to the Hall of Saints without the King you serve, Lord ......

　The king next to me narrowed his eyes and interrupted me in a boring way.

'Yeah, no, that's not what I'm talking about: ......

　The king further interrupted Cain, who was upset.

''You're so utterly ridiculous, ...... one after another, ...... one after the other, and you need to make it public soon. ......

　Looking at Hinata, whose cheeks were stained, the king sighed and muttered.

He sighed and muttered: "Well, today is good. The next one awaits!

　Cain came to himself at the king's words and turned around to see a line of nobles waiting to greet him.

''Then I'll leave you with this: ......

　Cain shifted to the side and gave it to the next person.
　Afterwards, Cain finished his meal in the corner of the hall and struck up a conversation with the familiar nobles who had come to unveil the mansion.
　Many of the topics of conversation were about the nobleman's reversies that Cain had sold in conjunction with the Sarakhan Trading Company.
　The harmonious dinner party had come to an end, and with the royal family and Hinata leaving, the senior nobles started to leave one by one.
　Cain let out a breath of relief that it was finally over and rode the carriage back to his residence without incident.



　Several men were discussing in a certain room in the slums of the royal capital.

''--Well, tomorrow, I'm counting on you.

　The hooded man reminded the man in front of him to leave.

'You will work for the price you get paid. This is still as long as you call yourself the Dark Guild.

　It was dimly lit and I couldn't make out his face, but the man sitting in the center of the room, jingling a bag of gold coins, smiled suspiciously.