When I rushed to Marier's mansion, I saw - I saw an extraordinary sight.

'What is this?　Hey, what's this!

　Kara is the one who calls out to me, who is stunned.

　She has a somewhat resigned look on her face.

"You all came back.

'I know that!　This is the situation I'm talking about!

　In front of the front door of the mansion, he didn't know how to explain the situation.

　This would be a problem for both Luxion and Clairvoyant.

　Jilk, wearing a custom-made luxury suit, was piling a large amount of luggage into the garden of the mansion.

　Leather travel bags filled with tea sets and crockery, as well as paintings and vases.

　It's a number that could be opened in a shop.

　However, they are a number of battered - and fake looking - artifacts no matter how you look at it.

I've collected all these artifacts for you, Marie-san. Will you let me into the mansion?　No--let me stand next to you.

　Marie is silent.

　All I can see is her back.

　I don't know what he looks like.

　I don't know - this guy hasn't moved a bit since a moment ago.

　Kara hides her face in her hands and shakes her head.

'Mr. Zirk, I heard he made a fortune selling and buying antiques.

It's him!　A blind Zilk dabbling in antiques?　I made money from it!

　I couldn't believe it. --The blind Zirck made it?

　The two guys who followed me, Angier and Livia, didn't seem to be able to speak.

　Just watching this scene.

　It's not that Zilk was the only one who was strange.

　The four of them - all four of them who had returned - were strange.

　Brad, dressed in a white suit, takes off his hat and makes a bouquet of flowers appear from it.

　Is it an imitation of a magic trick?

　Magic could do more awesome things.

'Marie, I have a bouquet of flowers for you. I want you to take them. And I want you to recognize that I am the one who deserves to be next to you!

　Behind Brad's back, there were still a lot of flowers on display.

　It was lined with large festive floral decorations.

　-- so far, I can admit it's a hundred times better.

　I think these guys are crazy for bringing fake art and bouquets of flowers after being kicked out for making money, though.

　It's conceivable because it's an appeal to Marie.

'How much money did these guys make?'

　I've been licking my chops with these guys.

　These guys - they're highly qualified to begin with.

　If I put my mind to it, I guess I can earn it.

　Kyle, who has his shoulders down and is holding his face with his right hand, answers me.

''--I hear there's hardly any left.

What?　No, you don't have all this money, you don't.

He put almost everything he had into these.

　I've been licking these guys' chops.

　These guys were dumber than I thought they would be.

　I look at the next two guys, trying to hold back the urge to cry.

　Honestly, these guys are the ones I don't understand the most.

'Wow!'　Yay!　Wow!

　A group of men wearing a bundo and a twisted headband, fighting against the Western worldview, carry a mikoshi (portable shrine).

　A mikoshi, carried by men in loincloths.

　There are two ready-made mikoshi.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

"Marie, we've been working on our manhood.

　Strangely dark skin.

　Their bodies, which were much more squeezed together, were muscular.

'Look at this magnificent portable shrine!　I got it ready in a hurry.

　You two are so confident.

　You guys go ahead and explain what's happened so far!

　What made you think that you would be pleased to prepare a mikoshi for Marie?

　I wish they had at least explained the process of how it happened.

　More importantly, should I make a comment about why there is a portable shrine here?

　Huh?　It's all so crazy, I don't even know what to do anymore.

'Mr. Leon, what does this mean?'

　Livia asks me.

"I'm sorry," she says. I don't know what's going on. Kyle, explain yourself.

　Kyle shook his head.

'How could I possibly know what they're thinking? If I can understand, it's crazy. I mean, I don't want to understand.

　The four of them were even told by Kyle, a slightly foul-mouthed half-elf, that he didn't want to understand.

　Livia is looking down a little.

''This, I'm wondering what the hell is going on with His Highness Julius.

　I glanced over at Angier.

''- These guys used to be young and promising in the kingdom, right?　Oh, what?　Am I misremembering?　Yeah, yeah. It must be!

　They seemed confused.

　He seemed to be trying to understand these guys, so I proceeded to give up.

'Angel, don't think too much about it. It's too late for these guys.

'Leon, you're not going to end up like those guys, are you?　Na!

　I nodded as Angier squirmed, and Kara raised her voice.

'Ah, your highness is here!

　When everyone's eyes focused on the gate, there stood Julius, looking a little tired.

　He didn't look like he had a large amount of luggage or that he was preparing flowers.

　He didn't look like he was with a strange group of people and he was alone.

　In his hand, he carefully clutched a brown envelope.

　Julius looked at the four of them and was surprised to see them.

'Mi, guys, that's awesome.'

　Zilk looked a little sad when he saw Julius' outfit.

''Your Highness, you've had a lot of trouble. But what do you mean by that outfit?''

　In contrast to the four people who were dressed up, Julius was dressed like a civilian by all appearances.

　He looked tired, as if he had been working not long ago.

　Brad was letting out a sigh.

'I wanted the five of us to compete. And now it's a shame that His Highness is going to be the only one to retire like this - it's a shame.

　I guess they felt they couldn't compete with themselves.

　Indeed, it seems that Julius was the one who didn't make the most money.

　Julius is looking down.

　Chris, who got off the portable shrine, looked at Julius and looked frustrated.

''Your highness, is that the extent of your seriousness!

　Greg has taken off his hatchets and is carrying them on his shoulders.

　It's as if he's showing off his body.

Brad's right. We wanted the five of us to compete. Julius - you wouldn't have a chance if you were dressed like that.

　Julius looks up and then opens his mouth.

'I'm sorry. But I worked as hard as I could. I won't lie there.

　With a look of no shame on his face, Julius talked about himself.

'I worked in a food cart. I had no real cooking experience, so every day was a new experience for me. I did menial jobs and worked until I was exhausted. And then - I finally made this much money.

　In a brown envelope was all of Julius' money.

　It's not a lot of money.

　Zilk is surprised.

''That's all you could earn?!''

　He was seriously surprised.

　He thought Julius could have made more money.

'I think. 'I think Julius was right, and the others must be mistaken.　They can't be making that much money,

　Kara nodded and opened her mouth at the same time as Livia.

'I feel like that too--'
I mean, it's not right that he spent all the money he earned--

　The two men look at each other and then awkwardly turn away from each other.

　They are two people, and there is a distance between them because they have a history or something in their past.

　Julius' story continues.

''I thought I did my best. But I only earned this much. That's why I understand. Marie, I didn't appreciate the money. I've only made this much, but I'd be happy to let you into the mansion. And I - one day I'll master the art of spit-roasting. I want Marie to eat my skewers one day.

　Four disappointed faces.

　While Kara and Kyle were looking anxiously at Marie - the newcomer, Eryk, opened his mouth.

''Isn't it too brazen?　Those men are not worthy of your sister. There must be more suitable men for your sister.

You've changed so much. What?　Are you trying to tell me that I'm a better fit for you than you?

　Erik was a scumbag who was violent to women.

　Why did all these men come around to Marie?

　I was wondering if I should get rid of this guy.

I'm not that vain. I can't say I'm the best. I want to be your best one day, but I want you to be happier.

Oh, oh.

　It was something I didn't expect to hear in response, so I had a hard time deciding.

　Then Marie started walking slowly.

　To whom is she going?

　As the four of them straightened up and waited for me to come to them - as I walked past the four of them, Marie grabbed Julius' hand with both hands.

　I can't help but feel an ulterior motive when she grabbed the hand holding the tea envelope.

'Julius, I had faith that you would understand,'

Marie!

　Julius is happy with the tears, but I can tell.

'He definitely lied to me. I didn't believe all five of them, but I just picked the best Julius. It's so white that I believed him.

　When I complained, Angier, who had a Noh-like blank expression on his face, agreed.

'I suppose,'

　Livia is in trouble.
'Angel, um, well, I mean--'

Don't worry. I don't have any jealousy or any other feelings toward His Highness or Marie. No, but-- my head hurts.

　Julius has definitely grown up.

　I did, but Angier has his head in his hands.

　It's not that Julius is wrong. But as a former crown prince, I can't help but wonder if that's the right thing to do.

　You want to master spit-roasting or something - where the hell are you going?

　Now, the problem is the four of you.

''Wait, Marie-san!

　Zilk protests to Marie, who has chosen Julius.

'Aren't you supposed to have the one who earned the most on your side?'

'I never once said that. I just said who of these people would make the most money. In the first place, it's out of the question for me to spend the money I earn without putting it in my house.

I'm sure.

　Zilk and the others crumpled to the spot.

　Livia looks at the four of them with cold eyes.

'I don't know - even I realize that it's no good,'

　Good for them.

　Thanks to Marie taking them over, Libya won't have to deal with them. No, I wonder if these guys are clunkers now that Marie has taken them away?

　Four such depressed bastards.

　But Chris stood up.

''-- Your Highness, it's a complete defeat.

Chris.

'We couldn't think of Marier's feelings. His Highness understood Marie better than anyone else. --I now admit this defeat.

　When will he wake up when it's time for him to wake up?

　Greg sat cross-legged on the ground.

'Lose. Lose!　Julius, we've lost. But one day I will overtake you and become the best of Marie. If you're not careful, Marier's next to me will soon be mine.

Greg-- Yeah, I know.

　Brad put his hat on, hiding his face.

'It's pathetic. I can't believe I didn't realize how Marie was feeling - Your Highness, I'll leave you next to Marie for a time.

Brad--do you approve of that too?

　What is this?　One of you guys should complain to Marie.

'It's obvious. Jilk, why don't you give them some credit?

　Zilk smiled a little sadly as he slowly stood up.

''I thought I'd overtaken Your Highness, though. After all, Your Highness is my target. Your Highness, even though I'm like this, will you compete again next time?''

"Thank you, Jilk.

　Eryk was sniffing.

'Keh, they're a**h*les. They don't usually get to admit they're a rival.

　--This guy is this guy and what kind of character is he trying to be?

　Livia grabs my shirt sleeve with her fingers.

'Rion-san, I'd rather tell you all what's going on. I'm sure you all have no idea what's going on.

Yeah.

　Chris was the one who heard our exchange.

'What, did something happen while we were gone?'

'Yeah, actually, I lost to this Republican a**h*le named Serge. He took Noel from me. And now I have a bunch of Republican nobles who want to get revenge on me.

What. That's a tough one. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. I owe you a favor, and I'm here to help--what?

　Chris, with his glasses tilted, comes running at me.

　Stop it. I don't want a naked man pressing on me!

　As I tried to escape, he grabbed me by the shoulders and rocked me back and forth hard.

'Oh, oh my God, how dare you lose!　Baltophalt, what's the plan again?　There's no way you're going to lose!

　Chris is making a lot of noise and Julius and the others look at me.

'Baldfalt lost?　Hey, who's the next victim?

'Are we going to squeeze reparations out of the Republic again?　You're as relentless as ever.

'You're an absolute demon, aren't you?' --Well, did you really lose?　Not a pretend or a plan?

"Balticphalt, whoever got him!　Tell me, tell me!

　Julius mistakenly thinks I'm setting up again, and Zirk thinks I'm trying to make money.

　Brad starts calling me a demon, and Greg approaches me to find out who I've beaten.

　Why should I have to be pressed by a naked man?

　Chris and Greg are shaking me up.

'Clarify, Baltic Falt!

I'm the one who's going to beat you!　I won't allow anyone to beat you before that!

　--Stop it. Don't shake me again!

　Ange and Livia are coming to help.

Let go of Rion!

What are you doing to Mr. Leon?

　Chris and Gregg were talking back to them.

　These guys haven't been nice to any woman except Marie.

'This is our problem!

'Yes. 'Don't get me started on men's issues!　You'd think so too, Baltophalt!

　Don't ask me to agree with you.

　More importantly, these guys are hotter than ever!