After being moved from the dungeon to a room in the royal palace, Marie looked dissatisfied.

''I don't want to be forced into the countryside or something.

What's your attitude when you've saved them?

　The reason I'm talking to the complaining Marie like this is because I wanted to ask her a lot of questions.

　About my parents.

　It's like I've kept him alive to hear about what happens after I die.

　Part of it is that my parents from a previous life are grieving.

　Personally, I can't forgive them terribly, and if I could, I'd want to beat up those five people too. No, wait a minute?　Wouldn't I be allowed to hit him now?

I'm a shining woman in the city!

"You're going to complain about the territory I worked so hard to build?

'My brother can't do that because of his slow life and backward, negative thinking.

　Slow life isn't backwards or negative. It's not crazy.　No, he was a funny guy to begin with.

'Your only good deed in your past life was letting your father and mother have grandchildren in your arms. Anything else is negative, and I feel sorry for your parents.

My brother died before our parents did!

You're the reason I'm dead!

'You were always grinning at games with girls in them!　There's no way you're going to die from that thing!

'You were grinning at the game with the bastard in it, though!

　As they argue, it gradually comes down to who is worse.

'It's my brother's fault!'
It's your fault!

　Luxion, who was floating in the air, looked at me with disinterest.

''Luxion, you tell her too. That it's your fault for aiming for a reverse harem and almost ending up in the worst possible way!

'Even my brother has a villainous daughter and a hero on his side!

'I have a clean relationship!　I'm not in a blazing relationship like you are!

'It's not just because I'm a chicken and a lunkhead that I can't touch it!

"Luxion!　Quickly tell this guy. He says you're wrong and you're the poor little head b*tc*!

You can tell me which one of those round things is right. You poor, lousy brother!

　Luxion, who takes turns looking at us with his one eye.

'Then let me give you my opinion. Isn't the poorest of all the parents in your previous lives who had children like the two of you?''

　........He's going to say it. You're going to say it.

　As I rapidly cool down and guilt spreads in my chest, Marie speaks to me in a whisper.

'Hey, isn't this guy terrible?　Can't you read the air?

'It sticks in your mind, doesn't it? I wish you hadn't said that so calmly.

'Isn't it true?　And can Marie face her daughter in her previous life?'

　Marie held her chest and let her gaze swim across her chest.

'So, but I'm not here and... well, I mean, it happens sometimes and we've talked about it, but she's not going to abandon me for this.

　Did this guy have a sense of motherhood, for one thing?

"We'd eat dinner together and say, 'Mom, are you getting your life together? She's a sweet girl who worries about me.

　...I haven't even seen her face, but I hear my niece has grown up wonderfully.

　As an uncle, I can only hope for the happiness of my niece and her parents, which makes me cringe.



　I laughed at Marie as she collapsed from her knees and I laughed at her belly.

'Look!　I knew you were the worst of the lot!

"So does the master.

''What?''

　Luxion lists my bad points.

''You're running away from the two of you confessions in the present, right? Why don't you make up your mind for a good time?''

　...that day.

　I, who was called by the two of them...

◇

　The garden on the roof of the palace.

　There I was standing in front of two nervous people.

　Even I'm getting nervous.

　I didn't even have time to think about the beautiful sunset or anything like that.

''Leon--I like you.

　He looked me straight in the face and confessed to me.

　........I gasp.

'I wonder when it started. I've spent more time thinking about you than your highness. I enjoyed being with you.

　I'm cracking up, and Angel gives me an awesome smile.

'I like you,'

　-- the second time in his life he confessed.

　Next to her was Livia, who had confessed to me the first time.

　I moved my head awkwardly to look at Libya and saw that she was smiling too.

　.........What should I do? I don't understand.

　Why are you smiling?

　Should we seek help from Luxion?　With that thought, he tried to call for help with his gaze, but there was a fake white sphere of Luxion.

''Who are you!''

"This is little Claire. Long time no see.

　How long has it been a while?　If the feminine electronic voice sounded familiar, it was the artificial intelligence that managed the ruins in the elven village.

'Where is Luxion!'

I asked him to back off because it was a wild thing to do. I told him that Master would be in trouble if you weren't here, and he was happy to see me.

　...His character is so twisted, isn't it?

Miss Lyon.

Yes!

　I straightened my back and turned my body toward Libya.

'I still love you, Leon, and I still love you. I don't think anyone can beat that feeling.

Yeah, I see.

　I said, "I see," but I never envisioned a situation like this.

　I hadn't planned for a situation in my life where two people would confess to each other at the same time.

' -- So, let me ask you. I want to know the answer here.

　As Angier put his hand on his chest.

'Me and Livia no, you can have someone else you like besides us. I won't hold a grudge against either of you, and you don't have to choose. So ... let me hear how you feel.

　I was thinking of a way to get away from them, but when I saw the seriousness on their faces, I was ready.

　It's almost time to get warm.

　When the wind blows - their hair sways.

　In the setting sun, they look divine.

　I spread my arms out.

"I love them both!

　--They smiled and slapped me on the cheek.

◇

　-- it was awesome.

　Even the slap was first slapped by Angier on the cheek and then immediately followed by a slap from Revere on the other cheek. That was a great combination.

'That sucks.'

'--you see, it was the second time in my life that two pretty girls had confessed to me together, but it was the first time.

　As I was making excuses, the b*tc* who had done the reverse harem thing was looking at me and donning me.

'Unbelievable. It sucks.

What?　What does a six-timing woman have to say to me?

　He looked frustrated that he was going to stir things up.

　Then Marie spits out (throws) her feelings.

''........I'm sorry. Reverse harem is just a lot of work and I'm not happy about it at all. So I wanted to end it.

　The half knowledge makes sense now.

　This guy only played the game until the middle of the game and only looked at images and videos. The amount of information he had from the beginning was different from mine.

　As a result, I'm a saint, clawing around the situation....with six guys following me around.

'I do feel sorry for you on that front, though.

　Disgusted with the reverse harem, Marie tried to end her relationship with all five of them except Kyle.

　However, all five of them proclaimed an oblique answer: "I'll make you fall in love with them one day".

　The current situation for Marie is to support the five people who seem to be unemployed in the future.

　It's not a bad idea to have a brother and sister together.

But it's a good idea. I'm going to have to get out of this one.

Huh?

　Marie looks very surprised, but for me, I think I've done enough.

'You've done more than enough in this world. I didn't expect Mr. Hertrude to have a sister, and it was hard enough with you scratching around.

　I've tried hard enough.

'Sister?　You mean Hertrauda?

'Yes. There's a lot of other things that are subtly different, and this is the thing?　Is this a bad pattern to consider as a game world?　Well, anyway I've saved the country. I've done enough to get out of here.

　What could have happened more than this in the first place?　If you want to put it in a game, it's in the clear.

　The main character, Livia, doesn't get tied up with anyone, and Marie just owns the six bastards.

　It's not a bad ending as a result, but it's definitely a delicate situation.

　Just ... I guess I'll just have to assume that we made it through.

　Marie's eyes widen.

　Nodding a few times as if she was the only one convinced.

I don't think my brother knows about this.

　Saying that, Marie tells me the truth about this world that I didn't know.

◇

　A few days later. The cemetery in the capital.

　Many people have gathered to mourn the war dead.

　Those who have lost their families.

　Some have lost their loved ones.

　Anyway, we are shown the other side of the story, even if we don't like it.

　Winning is not the end of the story, it's the beginning.

　I watched this scene from the carriage.

'I'm sorry for your family, but this is how I wanted to talk to you. I know it's a pity you're not a young boy.

　The person sitting across from me was Lady Milene.

　She was invited after the ceremony to ride in the carriage like this.

''You sound a bit thorny, don't you? Did I make you angry?''

You're always like that. You're always smiling at people and keeping your problems to yourself. You have circles under your eyes.

　I touch my fingers under my eyes. ........I couldn't sleep yesterday.

''Thank you so much for your efforts on this matter. There's only one ceremony left, isn't there?''

　It's been a busy day with victory ceremonies and all sorts of other ceremonies.

'Was it about my dismissal and compensation?'

'Yes. Even though it's temporary, you've been made Commander-in-Chief, so you'll be treated accordingly.

　I'm the one who gets paid immensely by the kingdom for my services.

　I've been giving the kingdom a lot of things, but I need to show the world that I've been paid. If I don't, the kingdom will be in trouble.

　I'm not going to be able to get out of it, but I'm not going to be able to have my dissatisfaction with the kingdom explode into more rebellion or independence or - in any case - war.

　To be frank, I don't want to get involved.

The first person who wanted to be demoted as a reward is the first person to do so. Well, once things settle down, I'm going to formally take away the title and make it work the way I want it to.

　It may not be immediate, but it's going to be a little bit more than that - a few years later.

''The position of being a viscount and fourth rank below is too heavy for me. I've lost my domain, so from now on, I'm just a knight?　I can't use Paltner or Alloganz, though I wouldn't be of any use to you.

　Lady Milene has a troubled look on her face.

　When I told her it was payback for what I just did, she sulked and turned her face away.

　What a cute little thirty-something. I want to push her down.

''Oh, and about that matter, it's been admitted without a problem.

That's good to hear.

　It was beginning to look good for me.

'What I'm concerned about is your lost item. Do you think you can fix it?

We've collected them, but it's not easy. It's stored in our factory.

''Truly, I've always relied on you, Leon-kun. If there's anything I can do for you, please tell me. I will respond as best I can.

　For a moment. I really did have an erotic fantasy for a moment, but it was the queen. If I get my hands on her, my head will fall off.

''I'll owe you a favor. It looks more interesting that way.''

We owe you several large debts, don't we?

　As it is, we're talking about a lot of things, and we can see the royal palace through the carriage window.

　Now, let's do one last thing.

◇

　The waiting room.

　It was noisy and hectic with the family present.

'Is this the right thing to do?'

You're wearing the wrong button.

　In another room, my brother is standing in front of the mirror checking his clothes, while my mother is there to straighten him out.

　Because of his participation in the war, my father was promoted to the sixth rank of "higher".

Why am I even attending? "Why do I have to be there too?

　I calm my brother down as he complains.

'Isn't it because he's the next Baron?　I'm glad your first battle was so flashy.

I didn't do anything. ....More importantly, what's going to happen to Luthier's brother?　No, it wasn't my brother, but what about the family over there?

　Zola and her men's mansion had lost everything when their airship fell in the defensive battle.

　The royal capital itself is in shambles, and they are busy with reconstruction work for a while.

　However, perhaps because of the power suits like armor, the work itself is very fast.

I've escaped and Rutoart has been stripped of his knighthood, I think.　In the first place, Zola is the daughter of a nobleman and doesn't have a title or anything like that, so it's left alone. Rutoart is no longer a knight or a commoner as far as treatment is concerned.

　If her father abandoned her, Zola would have no choice but to return to her parents' house.

　That family home had also fled after this one incident, and was set to be demolished.

　Quite a few noble houses had disappeared, and Zora's family home was among them. That's all there was to it.

''You're in the know.''

Lady Mirraine, the Queen told me.

　My brother had a very subtle expression on his face.

''Why are you so close to the queen? I don't think so, but you didn't mess with her, did you?　Stop it. Really stop it!　I don't want to get involved with you any more than I already have!

　How rude. I understand that I shouldn't mess with it.

What about your sister?　I thought you'd be happy to attend these ceremonies and all that.

Jenna's stuck at home with her parents. Her father cut down his personal servant, so she went on a rant. Ms. Humelia is taking care of her.

　

　However, it seems that the school is changing its policy in a big way.

　They seem to be going in the direction of abolishing full-time servants.

　This time, the right arm of the magic arm that was in the hands of the black knight - that thing has caused a great deal of damage, and since the slave who stole it was the slave who stole it, he said he would ban it.

　A knock was heard in the waiting room, and apparently the time had come.

''--Well, let's do one last job, shall we?

　This is really the last time.

◇

　The audience room.

　I'm kneeling on the red carpet that leads to the throne and listening to the words of His Majesty.

　It's really a great deal of work, and the aristocrats around me were also praising it with theatrical lines.

　'I can't wait for it to be over,' says His Majesty.


''Viscount Lyon Faux Baldfalt - no, Count. I relieve you of your appointment as Commander-in-Chief. And on this occasion, I give you an elevation to Count and three ranks below!


　The nobles around me were buzzing.

　I looked down and opened my eyes.

　........What the hell did you say, you idiot?

"Heh, Your Majesty. May I have a word?

　I'm confused by the suddenness of the event, but when I asked for permission to speak, His Majesty looked down at me, touching his beard, and said.

I admit it.

'Thank you!　What does it mean to be an earl, and three levels below?　I don't have a fiefdom the size of an earl or an office worthy of a rank!

　Confused, I said, "I can't be an earl!" for now.　You can't do anything about it if you get the rank! I tried to tell them that.

　The same is true for those around me.

　I'm sure you've heard some of them say things like, "An earl at that age?", "An upstart at that age?", "An earl in a generation is unusual", and "A third degree below the rank - isn't that the de facto highest rank?".

　Putting aside the knighthood of an earl, if we're talking about the third lower rank in the hierarchy - it's no longer ministerial class. In effect, I've obtained the highest position I can attain in the kingdom.

　I wouldn't be happy to receive a rank like that!

　If I tell a student that you're going to be a minister tomorrow, he says, "What? I know, right?　I'm an executive in a company. You can't take responsibility and you can't do your job!

　When I looked up, Your Majesty - Roland's bastard was smirking and looking down at me.

'In order to reward you for all these achievements, the kingdom must give you the title and rank you deserve. 'Nothing, don't worry. I'm sure you'll eventually make the contributions that are worthy of your title and the work you do to deserve your rank.

　Thank you for your high praise, it's repulsive!

　I know this guy.

　They knew I wouldn't like it, and they did this to me.

　Looking around, I could see that the officials were confused as well.

　Milaine-sama also had her eyes wide open and didn't seem to be listening to anything that was being said.

　.........he promoted me at his own discretion.

　He's a joke.

　I'm about to say something, but Roland's the one who speaks up first.

　I'm about to say something and Roland comes out first.

"Come forward with your grievances.

　No one is coming forward.

　They may not want to promote me, but they don't want me to rescind my promotion. They know that if I don't get promoted, they're not going to get promoted in the future - even if they take credit for something.

　If my promotion is compared to my work, a lot of people are going to miss out on it.

"Count Baldfalt, we look forward to your future endeavors.

Thank God for happiness.

　Here's the "Screw you! How nice it would be to be yelled at.

　My family is here, too.

　If I behave, my family would be in trouble, too.

　You're putting me in trouble with my whole family.

　I'm going to make up my mind when I see Roland smiling at me.

　And I know that one day I will return the favor.

You're right.

　I went back to my room and I was wild.

'That bastard!　I told him I didn't want to move up, but he deliberately made me move up and made me an earl!

　I threw a cushion on the couch.

　I'm too scared to throw a broken object or anything like that.

　My father and mother are looking at me and whispering to each other.

"Hey, he's my son, but is he still respectful to the Count-turned-Reon?

Maybe?　But I don't think she'd care about that, and I don't think she'd care about that.

But he's a count. He's a trinity or something.

...then use honorific language.

　I turned to them.

This empty-headed count in name only is ridiculous!　This is just royal bullying!　Also, I dismiss it because it's weird, like the parent's salutation and all that!

　My brother says as he remembers.

'See, that's it. If Dad gives the factory back to Leon, he'll have some income.

I wouldn't bother if that's the extent of it!

　The factory has a good income.

　It is, but ... no.

　Being an earl is a pretty good position.

　Just because you have one factory doesn't mean you can't get by.

　My father seems to have an idea.

　He dropped his fist into his palm and said, "Yes! I said.

Why don't you become a court jester?　Look, you'll get a pension from the royal palace. You don't have to worry if you don't have a fiefdom!

I can't. Absolutely not!　My rank is ministerial.　I can't do a job like a minister!

Yeah. If you were a minister or a great man, I'd think this country was finished.

　I threw a cushion at my honest father and I ran out of the room.

'I'm going to leave this country!

　My mom called out to my back.

'You have to be home by dinner!

　.... yes.

◇

　I was walking down the corridor of the royal palace when a voice called out to me.

'Hey!'

　It was Angel who picked up her skirt a little with both hands and ran to avoid stepping on it.

　He was wearing a dress, as if he had shown his face during the audience.

　He was breathing when he caught up with her.

　He must have seen her and rushed after her in a hurry.

　Her cheeks are a little red.

'What did you mean by that thing you just did?　Did you know that?

　It must have happened in the audience room. He shook his head forcefully to the side.

''It's a decision His Majesty made on his own. I haven't heard anything like this either.''

Well, I certainly can't demote you right then and there. It would have been good for the kingdom to promote you, but your father didn't know that.

　Did he really decide to do this without talking to anyone?

　What an annoying bloodline.

　His Royal Highness Julius and that bastard Roland is an a**h*le.

What should we do?　What do you think I should do?　I don't want you to be a relatively serious count.

You're right. Even if you have the status, you are still fruitless. Even if you become a court nobleman, you'll still have problems, and the best thing to do here is to be a straightforward son-in-law.

　A son-in-law?

　As I was nodding my head, Clarisse-senpai, who was also dressed in a dress, made a face.

''Oh my, you don't have to be a groom, you can start a new house. Court nobles aren't the only option. A few of the houses of the noblemen of the lord have also disappeared, so they have a surplus of land.

　........The kingdom has demolished a number of houses in this incident.

　Not to mention the houses that were connected to the duchy, but those who ignored requests for help are waiting for various punishments ranging from demolition to confiscation of their territory, without question.

"Clarice, what do you want?

'It's a lot of trouble to be a son-in-law. It's not fair to have an earl as your son-in-law.

Except in Leon's case.

　The two of us started to struggle, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not a problem as long as we can handle the current situation.

'Is it my son-in-law or my independence...'

　As I was muttering, I heard a cute "squeal" and my feet naturally headed in that direction. I didn't run away because I was scared of the two people, Angel and Clarice senior, who were struggling with each other.

　I went a little further down the corridor and turned, and there was Livia in her dress.

　She seemed to have stepped on the skirt of the unfamiliar dress and collapsed.

　One of the men was reaching out to Livia.

'I hope you're okay, sweetheart.'

Yes, sir.

That's great. We can rest in the room over there if you want.

　I approached the bastard as Livia's gaze drifted to him in annoyance. He was the pickup bastard who called out to me, but he was the one I was supposed to hate.

''Your Majesty, aren't you ashamed to be picked up in the royal palace?''

You idiot. A lot of people do this to themselves, and you--

　He realized it was me, and when he turned around, he was smiling quite happily.

'Hello, Count. How does it feel to have risen in the world?

'It sucks. What's up with the whole relegation thing?　You said that if you promoted him, it would be a hassle to demote him from now on, so the title would remain unchanged!

Is that it?　Yeah, I thought about it. But it's a lot to take in. I'm sure you'll have doubts about my competence if you treat the hero of our country like that. After careful consideration, I have decided to promote him after all.

''You're going to be demoted from here, right?

'If you do anything that would lower your knighthood, you know. In the first place, you can't have someone who wants to be demoted become Commander-in-Chief.

　Because you knew you'd be screwed in a lot of ways if you didn't!

　If you guys had been stronger, I wouldn't have to struggle.

That wasn't the deal.

'Oh, yes. My heart aches for you too. But ... I don't like you, you know. I've decided not to do anything to make you happy.

　This guy said something about hating me to my face.

　When he was amused, Roland, feeling better, added a gesture and spoke.

'I can't forgive you for standing out more than I did during that audience. What is this, if that is what you wish? It's a good look. You can't do that. This was my chance to put on a show. After that, if you continue to be more conspicuous than me, I will be unable to stand.

'What?　Is that why?

　He stood up and cringed, as if he didn't understand Livia.

　The look of annoyance on her face is cute.

　But the problem is the old man in front of me.

'That was the only place I had to show you. My plan to tease you about your muddling through my lines and show you how to be an adult is ruined.'

'You didn't beat up your son or seduce your wife or anything like that?

　Roland's bastard crosses his arms and looks at me from toe to head.

'You're a piece of rubbish,' he says. But you can't serve in the palace if you're angry like that. It's his son's fault that he was beaten up, and even if he were to seduce the queen now, "So? That's how I feel. I would have executed you if you'd messed with my side room, though.

　....What?　This guy is kind of an a**h*le, isn't he?　You're meaner than I am?

　Roland turns to Livia, straightens his posture and offers his hand.

'Come on, sweetheart. Let's make a night of it together.

　Come to think of it, the queen was the enemy of the main character. But for some reason, the king was very understanding of the scenario in the game.

　I didn't think the reason for that was an erotic father who liked young children.

　If it's a damsel-in-distress game, be the king who makes them dream more!

Will I be demoted if I beat you to a pulp here?

"Kid. I think you want to be executed, boy. Fine, I'll get the guards right here!

　Just when you think you can't rely on the guards for protection.

Your Majesty.

　Lady Milene was standing there with her servants.

　Roland turned and grabbed her hand as she tried to escape.

''Ha, let go!''

Where are you going, Your Majesty?

　I grinned and grabbed him firmly by the arm and almost laughed because he looked awesome.

'Oh, you!　I really will execute you!

Lady Mirraine!　His Majesty is going to execute me. Help me!

"You're making advances to young girls again!　How dare you execute someone who remonstrated with you!　Mr. Lyon - the Count is a benefactor and hero of the kingdom. I will not forgive you today, this day.

No, no!　It's your duty as royalty!　It's like a duty to give birth to a child. What's wrong with messing with a young woman!

'How many women do you surround yourself with by saying that!

　Lady Milene has gone away with Roland.

　The low-level conflict with Roland ends in the form of a victory for me.

''Well the evil is gone, isn't it?''

　Livia giggled.

'Oh, um, Leon-san. Um--''

Hmm?　Yeah, that dress looks good on you.

Thank you. I didn't mean that!

　Livia put her hand on her chest and took a deep breath.

'It's about the other day,'

　I look away from him and he grabs my hand.

'Why won't you answer me properly?'

　I look at Livia, who looks up at me with her moist eyes, and all I can think about is the fantasy that I would be happy to have a girlfriend or wife like this - I'm sure I would be happy.

　I'd nod if nothing else, too, but... why would they both love me?

　Do you have a choice between these?

　Me?

''If you don't, that's fine. But I want you to answer me properly.

　

　How is this any different from Marie, who I made fun of so much?

　That's why I'm in trouble.

　Livia changed her expression with a snap, and then spread her feet a little wider and more imposing--'

'If you won't make it clear, I have an idea.

What the f*ck?

I'll definitely--I'll definitely make you turn around, Rion-san!

　What a manly thought.

　When those five guys said the same thing, I thought, "These guys are idiots," but when I saw Libby, I thought, "Sister! I felt a sense of masculinity that made me want to say, "You know what?

　If I were a woman, I'd fall down.

'So ... be with me. Be with me forever.

　I answer Livia, who looks like she's about to cry with a complete change in attitude, as she ruffles her hair.

'I'm sorry. I can't do that.'