The meeting with the Duke of Lathan went well, and the conversation continued peacefully afterwards.

''I'm looking forward to your unveiling tomorrow.

　Finally, he said that and left the room.

　And the next day. It was the day of the engagement party.


　At the Cain mansion, while the squires were busily scrambling around the mansion, Cain was relaxing and enjoying the tea that Sylvia had brewed for him.
　All the clothes to be worn for the unveiling had been arranged by the king, and Cain was only going to head to the royal castle on his own.
　He waited for the time of departure while discussing the future with Coran, who was sitting opposite him.

''Cain-sama, today the head of a noble family from all over the kingdom is here. I believe that Cain-sama, who will be marrying into a marriage with the royal family and the duke family, will have many things to woo in the future. Please be very careful.

I know, ...... I'll try to be careful.

　Nodding at Coran's words, Cain sipped his tea, weighing down the evening's engagement party.
　After finishing lunch, Cain took the carriage to the royal castle for the party which would be held in the evening.
　It's still some time before the party starts, but the carriages with various coats of arms are already lined up as the noblemen from the other side are greeting the king.
　While the formalities for entering the royal castle were being carried out, Cain passed by them and headed to the butler who was waiting for him.
　The head of the noble family, who had never seen Cain before, was unhappy to see a child in nobleman's clothes still walking through, despite the fact that he was a viscount.

'There. There they are all standing in line. They are all standing in line. Where are the parents?

　Cain, who was thought to be the child of some nobleman, lightly bowed to the viscount who called out to him.

''I'm sorry about this. I would like to line up, but I have to prepare for the unveiling, so I'll let you go ahead.''

　The Viscount, drained of his venom by Cain's polite reply, asks Cain to continue.

''May I ask your family name?　Where is your son?

The Earl of Cain von Silford Drintle.

　When the Viscount heard the name, he didn't expect it to be his fiancée this time.

''Si, it was the Earl of Silford, wasn't it? I'm sorry about this. I am Viscount Langdosha. Congratulations on your wedding. You're ready to go, don't mind if I do.

　Viscount Langdosha bowed to Cain, a senior nobleman.

''I'm sorry, but I'll have to go in first.

　Cain bowed his head lightly and walked into the royal castle.


　As soon as we entered the castle, the maids stripped us of our clothes and Cain changed into formal wear.
　The maids look satisfied with the already exhausted Cain.

You can't complain about this, Master Cain, no matter who sees it. They look very good on you. ...... If it weren't for the princess, I'd be ...... too.

　Cain pulled a face at the enraptured maids.
　At that moment there was a knock on the room and the door was opened.

'Cain, are you ready to go?'

　It was Garum who came into the room. Sarah and Rayne are with him.
　Both Sarah and Rayne are enthralled by Cain's outfit.

''Cain-kun!　I'm engaged with you!

　Sarah's gentleness fell on Rayne, who suddenly dropped a bombshell.

'You're my sister. 'What are you talking about?'

　Rayne, who suppressed her head painfully, countered with tears in her eyes.

''Because you're so cute today, Cain-kun!

Well, you can say that: ......

　Next to the two of them were convinced, Garum chuckled and nodded with satisfaction at the sight of Cain.

''Cain, I didn't expect you to look so different. It doesn't matter where you put it, it's done. I'm happy with it too.

　Afterwards, we chatted for a while with just my family.
　It's been a long time since we've had just our family, and the conversation was lively and time was passing.
　How long we talked, the room was knocked on and a maid came to greet us.
　Garum and the others were to wait in the hall first, so they had to get up from their seats and leave the room.

'I'm looking forward to it, Cain-kun!

　With a smile and a wave, Rayne was the last to leave the room.
　When he was alone in the room, Cain sighed loudly.

'I never thought I'd get a fiancé at my age ....... I can't imagine it in my previous life or ....... --I wonder how you two are doing .......

　I sipped my tea as I remembered the faces of Saori and Aimi in my brain.

'Cain-sama, it's time to get started.'

　Cain stood up and stood up to sit up, as if urged by the maid who came to call him.

'Alright. I'm coming.''

　The maid led me down the hall and stood at the door.

'Please proceed when the door is opened,'

　A voice comes from the butler who is waiting by the door.


　And the time has come.
　The door was opened to the music coming from inside the hall.
　The passage to the throne was open in a straight line, and on both sides, the noble head of the family and his family members turned their gazes to Cain as they gathered around the table.
　Amidst the piercing gazes of more than a hundred, Cain took a breath and began to advance.
　The appearance of the figure is impressive, and the young lady, who is close to Cain's age, was enthralled by the sight.
　Cain nervously stepped forward and stood next to the king.
　Looking over the faces of the participating nobles from a step higher, the senior nobles, including Garum and the Duke of Lethan, were close to the throne, and then moved on to the lower nobles.
　After confirming Cain's appearance and nodding, the king opens his mouth to the participating nobles.

''Let me introduce to you, the Earl of Cain von Silford Drintle, who is to be married to Telestia this time. Although he is young in age, he is also stronger than the captain of the Kingsguard in this country when it comes to military affairs. And I'm sure you've heard of his domestic politics as well. I have rebuilt Drintru, and now I have made it a great city.

　After that, the king continued to explain to him for a little while. Cain listened, feeling embarrassed by the explanation, but straining to keep his expression intact.
　And the king's words continued.

The saint has stayed behind from the Marineford Church to be present for this unveiling.

　Hinata was seated next to a row of royalty, and at the king's words, she stood up once and bowed lightly.
　As expected of a saint, Hinata, wearing a pure white robe with gold thread embroidery, stood up and bowed in an elegant manner, worthy of being called a saint.
　Her appearance aroused the envy of the nobility.
　Finally, her fiancé's entrance was announced.

This time, Count Cain has three fiancées. Let me introduce you!　Come on in.

　At the king's words, the gentle music resumed, and then the door was opened again.
　From the open door, three people stood side by side.
　Telestia was in a light green dress, Silk was in a light peach-colored dress, and Tifana - she was in a knight's uniform. Still, it was a gorgeously decorated knight's uniform, unlike the one they always wore.
　The three of them slowly began to advance toward the throne, matching their strides.
　All three of them looked very beautiful, and Cain had the same expression on his face, along with the nobles who were admiring them around him.
　The king gave Cain a little push from behind.

'Welcome the three of you.'

　Nodding at the king's words, Cain stepped forward and waited for the three of them to arrive.
　Slowly advancing, the three of them stood in front of Cain and lightly sat down to greet him, and then went straight to stand beside him.

''Well then, let me introduce you to my daughter, the third daughter, Telestia. And the second daughter of the Duke of Santana's family, Miss Silk. Lastly, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Liebert's family, Miss Tiffana.

　Two people from the dukes, as well as the royal family, would be engaged to be betrothed to each other. This is not normal. Moreover, all three of them are so beautiful that they are the envy of everyone.
　To the sons of the aristocrats in attendance, nothing but jealousy grows.

　In the midst of all this, the engagement party began.