Alec was crestfallen at Cain's words.
　It's true that he had been knighted as a baron, he had done his job as the deputy of Drintru, and he had received a mountain of matchmaking letters.
　However, seeing as Drintru is being transformed at a rapid pace, he couldn't just go to the royal capital lightly to set up an arranged marriage, and he neglected to check the inside of the letters.
　Moreover, when it comes to Miss Reline, she is not a stranger to me as she was a junior at the school.
　I've had many opportunities to talk to her, and as far as looks go, she was to Alec's liking. It's a good thing that you have a good personality, and after Jin succeeds as a frontier count, he plans to spend his time as a deputy, and he doesn't think he'll ever take a noblewoman.
　In particular, as far as Reline was concerned, she was a countess, a high-ranking noblewoman, and it was normal for her to marry the heiress of some high-ranking nobleman.
　Furthermore, the territory where Miss Reline is located is the city of Misanga, which is located on the southernmost sea side of the Esfort Kingdom.
　It would take about ten days to reach this city of Drintoll by carriage.

　Even Alec didn't expect to come this far.
　Cain began to explain to Alec, who sat stunned next to him.

'I received a request from Edin-san in the royal capital to escort him to this city. Then he said he was going to meet with brother Alec, so ....... I already have a fiancée, but Brother Alec isn't there, right?　I thought it was about time: ......

　Cain chuckles as he explains.
　The story of a person's love life is a honey taste. Cain himself was surrounded by so many people that he couldn't get away from them, so he got engaged.
　It's a good thing that Alec, who has been knighted as a nobleman, is also looking forward to the same thing.

'It's been a long time, Master Alec, it's been a long time. I sent you a letter but didn't get a response from you: ......

　Alec told Reline, who looked apologetic and lowered her head, to raise her head impatiently.

''Miss Reline, please raise your head. Since you have come all the way to this city, please go ahead and take your time. I'll do my best to deal with you as much as I can.

　At Alec's words, Reline raised her head and smiled.

''Ah, I have a letter from your father for you. To Lord Cain-sama and Alec-sama.''

　As Reline looks at her, the knight behind her takes out two letters from the magic bag (magic bag) and hands them to Reline.
　Reline holds the letters out in front of the table.

　They check the seal wax seal, then cut the seal and take out the letter inside.

　As they read inside, Cain smiles and Alec's face turns pale.

'---- I understand. Just ...... let me think about it for a moment. As you can imagine, even for me, even if you decide to do it suddenly, I'm not going to be able to .......

　Alec puts the letter he's finished reading on the table and answers.

'Yes, sir. I understand. I will be in town for a couple of weeks. If you can give me an answer by then.

　Reline bows her head deeply.

''Well then, since I know you're still tired of being in town today, we'll have a welcome party tomorrow.

　Cain said, and then looked at Dalmatia.
　Dalmatia bowed as if she knew everything.

　There was a bit of chatter going on for a few moments, but Alec just nodded at Reline's words.
　It started with stories from his school days and how he had lived in the city of Mishinga since he graduated.
　Reline talks about the city of Mishinga and other things about the city of Mishinga with a happy expression on her face.
　Then it was time for Reline and the others to return to the inn.

''Alec-sama and Cain-sama, thank you for today. I'll look forward to seeing you tomorrow.''

　With a big smile on his face, Reline returned to the inn, and after seeing her off, Cain and Alec had another meeting in his office.

''Brother Alec, I've been following you and Reline from the royal capital as an escort, aren't you a very nice person? Now we can finally settle down.''

　Alec sighs at Cain, who smiles at him.

''On the contrary, it seems I've already had a talk with your father. The Earl of Sands has agreed, and there's no more way out--I guess there's no way out ....... At any rate, I'll go think about it for a bit.

　Alec took the letter and left the office with a slumped shoulder.
　After seeing Alec off, Cain opened the letter to himself again.

'I didn't expect ...... this to happen. ......

　The letter spelled out.

'Dear Sir Cain.
　Firstly, congratulations on your promotion to the Earl. And good to see you again. I remember you and Gouda, whom we defeated on the beach. I owe you a debt of gratitude.
　Now let me get to the point. The reason I refused to marry you back then is because my daughter has always had a soft spot for you, you know?
　I made various offers of marriage, but they were stubbornly refused. My wife explained it to me, and I'm sure she meant it.
　You can't give your marriage to your second son, who has no right to inherit, even if you are a frontier county.
　However, thanks to the Lord's recommendation, Sir Alec was also knighted as a baronet.
　That's why I decided to give him in marriage. I've already spoken with your father, Lord Garum, and received his approval.
　You may have your own wishes, but basically, you should not expect him to change his mind.
　You also received a request from Lord Edin to protect our daughter. Isn't she too good to be true?
　You're the one who convinced Sir Alec to join us.
　And when you come back to visit me in my manor, you're welcome to do so.
　And I look forward to working with you again.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　"Sons von Legant Mishinga.

It was all in the hands of the adults: ......

　Cain sighed heavily.　



　The time went back to when Cain was a Viscount.

　Cain wanted to eat seafood, so he flew south for the weekend.
　It was then that he encountered a demon that appeared on the coast. He hit it off with a man he had fought with and ended up staying at his home, and the man was the lord and Count Sands von Legant Mishinga, Reline's father.
　Moreover, he was a classmate of his father, Garum, at the school, and the marriage story would be settled soon after Alec was knighted as a baron. The Earl of Sands had one boy and two girls, and the other daughter was a classmate of Cain's, and had seen Cain's master's address at the school's entrance ceremony, and although she had come from an adventurer's background, her identity had been quickly exposed.
　Lelene knew that she was the daughter of such an Earl of Sands, so Cain had been supportive of her marriage to Alec.