Ten days have passed since the evil god was defeated. The royal capital was safely liberated, and peace has returned to the world.
The saint has continued making progress in her preparations for our marriage, and today at last, the wedding ceremony between , the saint, Eris, and Ruruka is taking place.
Hey, my dress, dont you think its a bit flashy? Walking through the streets like this will be a little embarrassing
I figure this level is fine, isnt it? Plus we only have to wear them once. Its no big deal.
Were in a room in a certain small church in the labyrinth city. Accordingly, Ruruka and Eris have their wedding dresses on and theyre checking each others outfits.
-Theres a special custom in this labyrinth city for wedding ceremonies. Naly, once the wedding is over, they parade through the streets, debuting their marriage to the people within the city.
Doesnt it suit you, Eris? I think its fine like that.
Being that its the Sages marriage, there will most likely be tons of spectators. Perhaps feeling shy about that, Eris keeps checking her outfit over and over.
I-Is that so i-in that case, very well.
Hey, Shiki, what about ? How do I look?
Did she dislike that only Eris got praised? Ruruka asks too, pointing at herself.
Yeah, of course it suits you.
You think? Ehehe
When I say that, Ruruka becos bashfully pleased. Once the marriage was decided, Eris and Ruruka have been getting along reasonably well, more or less. I daresay this is the Harem End. My dearly desired scene has finally co.
Well, after that day Ruruka sohow found out that I was using Sli Jelly atop the dragon and wouldnt speak to for a few days. And sure, I tried making a night visit to Eris before the wedding and she kicked out of the room and wouldnt speak to for a few days either.
But its mostly been tranquil.
Are all of your preparations in order?
At which point the saint cos into the waiting room and checks with the two of them. That saint is properly wearing her wedding dress as well.
I am terribly sorry for being unable to hold a satisfactory rehearsal due to the suddenness. After this, the ceremony with Shiki-sama and the three of us will be held in front of the church.
It shall proceed as follows: Shiki-sama will give each of us the prepared rings there, and we will exchange vows. Thereafter, we will march through the streets dressed as-is to make our debut, with the reception being held at Lord-samas mansion.
-Looks like the ceremony will begin before long.
But itll be a problem if she starts it already. Itll be a problem if the ceremony starts before that arrives.
In a corner of the room, Yuel is staying out of the conversation entirely, looking sowhat loneso. I glance over at her.
Ive been thinking about it ever since she fought with the evil god and gave up her life. Ever since, Ive been thinking about what I should do.
And the answer that I ca up with as a result should arrive shortly. I special ordered it in the highest quality possible, using up all of the pocket money I had. I begged the rchant that I wanted it delivered by this morning but I wonder if by so chance, it wont make it in ti?
I was also told that since it was made-to-order, it would take a while.
-While Im worrying like that.
Sage-samaaa!!
A woman practically dives into the waiting room.
Here is the article you requested. As you ordered, the finishing touches were done using the highest-grade mythril. Please confirm your receipt
Ohh! So it ca!
While trying to hide it from Eris, Ruruka and the saint, I check the article brought by the woman.
-Yeah, they did a good job. With this, there should be no objections.
Whats the matter, Shiki? Whats that?
Ruruka asks in an inquisitive voice. But theres no way I can answer her question. I put away what I received from the woman in my item box and imdiately head for the door.
Ah, its no big deal.
Im just gonna go outside for a bit. Yuel, co with as my guard.
Hold on, Shiki, where are you planning to go!?
Eris raises her voice in surprise. Well, its right before the wedding ceremony and all. Shed be worried that I might go off sowhere now. But precisely because its right before the wedding ceremony, specifically because its now, I have to do this.
The saint might have realized what Im about to do; shes giving a sowhat tender look. Even if she realizes it, she understands well not to put it in words. And Im sure she absolutely wont say anything to Eris or Ruruka.
Its fine, Ill be right back!
I give the two of them a suitable excuse, and rush out of the room with Yuel in tow.
Still wearing my wedding ceremony tuxedo, I walk through the church. Its not like Im heading anywhere in particular. Its just that any place is fine so long as theres nobodys around. Looking out over my surroundings, I proceed through less and less populated areas.
-Then, after walking for about a minute, I co out into the churchs garden.
Theres no sign of anyone here. This place should be good.
Yuel.
I call out the na of the girl following behind .
Yes, Master.
Yuel replies. The tone of her voice is calm but sowhat loneso, giving off a slightly resigned feeling.
Yuel stands in front of , gazing intently at my appearance.
Her eyes are a little red. By so chance, she might have ended up crying when I wasnt watching. As I suspected, Yuel must feel lonely over being the only one who cant get married.
But I have no intention of making Yuel sad. Thats why I gave her these comforting words.
Yuel, marriage is for once youre an adult, okay.
Even though you cant get married now, you can once you beco an adult. I presented those forward-thinking words to Yuel.
Once Im an adult
Yuels expression saddens from those words.
Well, I knew she would react like this. Yuel has already realized it. The fact that I tell her lies in order to avoid hurting her. The current Yuel wont be deceived by such superficially clever, trifling words.
Yuel, when you grow up, youll beco an incredibly beautiful woman. So beautiful that you wont lose to Eris or Ruruka, not even to the saint.
Ill beco a beautiful woman?
Most likely, Yuel lacks self-confidence. The current Yuel has no breasts, and shes short. Shes still completely outside my strike zone, because shes just a kid. Even if I insist that her developnt will go well, she doesnt necessarily know that shell grow up according to my ideal.
Because of that, she cant put her faith in my words.
But I have confidence. The current Yuel doesnt know this, but I alone clearly understand her future prospects. And of how exactly the current Yuel sees , perhaps. I have reliable testimony from that ti, from the grown-up Yuel herself.
-Ive been thinking about it ever since then, seeing that grown-up Yuel as she disappeared into particles of light. About exactly what kind of reward I should give the Yuel who went to such extres for .
Yuel, you are a child. So theres no way you can get married yet.
But I can still give you this.
Its not like I can get married to Yuel when shes still a child. I may have given her a verbal promise about how shes going to look, but she wont believe .
-So I went to great pains, and worked out an answer.
This is that answer. I decided to establish a proof of that promise. In front of Yuel, I hold out the tiny box I just received.
Master, i-is this i-is this?
Did she guess from looking at the box? Yuel makes an astonished face. I slowly open the lid, making sure that Yuel can clearly see.
-Inside, theres a ring thats much the sa as the ones Im going to give to Eris, Ruruka, and the saint after this.
But this is sothing that I used up my entire fortune to special order, a one-of-a-kind engagent ring for Yuel alone. Yuels eyes open wide when she sees the ring. Her cheeks gradually blush, and her gloomy expression brightens like a blooming flower.
A Ring i-is this ring For for ?
Yuel looks at with an expression like she cant believe it. Well, I wouldnt have believed it myself if you told just a short ti ago that Id be doing sothing like this. Just what kind of lolicon would give an engagent ring to a kid?
Im sure thats what I would have thought, no doubt about it.
But the current wants Yuel to have this ring. From the bottom of my heart, thats how I feel.
Yeah, its an engagent ring, Yuel. Before the wedding ceremony with everyone, I wanted to give you this.
One more ti, I look around.
Alright, nobodys watching. I pick up the ring, and gently place it onto Yuels finger.
I-Its incredibly beautiful
Yuel takes her hand with the ring on it and holds it up to the sky. The ring catches the sunlight and makes tiny sparkles.
Then I take a deep breath, in order to say what I have to say. Yuels body quivers with a jolt. Im sure she understands what Im planning to say now.
Saying these words requires a suitable amount of courage. When the other party is Yuel, all the more courage is needed, a different sense.
A still-young slave girl. I can still turn back now, that statent crosses my mind. But I wont turn back.
-Why, you ask? Because Im Yuels courageous master.
Yuel, once you beco an adult, lets get married.
Yuels eyes snap open upon my proposal. After that, she squeezes her eyes shut and lowers her head like shes trying to savor it. Then, she looks up at bashfully for a mont, before jumping towards with her arms outstretched-
Yes, Masterrr!
and in a voice that sounds delighted from the bottom of her heart, she gives her reply.
Authors Note: The original story is now complete. For staying with until the end, thank you very much.
Im thinking of contributing so extra chapters in a little while, so please stay tuned.
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