Come on, folks - let's get it on!

Uh-huh.

　I came to a very rough floating island, accompanied by a very energetic Yumeria.

　The new floating island we pulled in Luxion is uninhabited.

　Today we're here to plant saplings.

　Marie looked very sleepy.

"Please," she said. Please, let's get this over with. I haven't had much sleep because of make-up work.

　The classes had been going on from morning to night to make up for the delay.

　Kyle, who was taking care of Marie, couldn't concentrate because he was worried about Miss Umelia.

'Ka, Mom, are you going to do that?　Why don't we do it where people aren't watching?

'No. The Marquis wants to see me work, and besides, I'm getting a bonus this time. I'm going to buy Kyle some new clothes!

　My son, Kyle, looks complicated in front of a happy Humelia, who looks happy.

　I know how he feels, but it's fun to watch him as a third party.

　Livia was pushing Noel's wheelchair.

'Um, are you going to plant a sapling here?　It's kind of rough around the edges--

　It's not a nature-rich floating island.

　Even if you plant a sapling, the conditions seem to be bad.

　I think so too.

We'll be fine!　She's a strong, tough kid, and she'll grow up here just fine!

　Eumeria-san assures me, so I'm convinced that's what I'm supposed to do.

　This man is a natural expert when it comes to plant-related matters.

　He is called a mixture and hated among the elves, but his magic is unique because of his mixture and he specializes in plant-related matters.

　She said she couldn't hear the holy tree's voice like a priestess, but she could vaguely tell by her senses.

　Noel has a troubled look on his face.

'What?　But I have a feeling you don't like it?

　They say it sounds like the saplings don't like it.

　Umeria-san stretches her chest.

''It's okay!　Besides, if we plant her, the surrounding area will be lush and green. Maybe the floating island will also draw up seawater.

　Where does the floating island get its water from?

　A column of water extends from the seawater and flows through the floating island and out of the river to the sea again.

　How it works is not understood.

　Creale, who was floating by Angier's side, is listening with interest.

''Oh, it's pretty amazing.''

Yes. She's great. So it works better in a wasteland like this than it does in a friendly environment.

　When everyone around them was convinced that it was like that, Angel was looking at the floating island.

'It's been a while since I've been to Leon's floating island.

　It's now half-Marie's, but Angier liked it.

　It's a pity we can't get it back.

　It's because it's officially owned by the kingdom now.

　When Yumelia-san approached Noel with a trot, she took the sapling out of the case.

　And as it was, she took the sapling--.

''That's it!

　-- stabbed into the ground.

'Yumelia, what are you doing!

　Noel shouted with a blue face, and Yumelia made a fist and raised both hands to the sky.

'This boy is strong!　Take root, grow, grow!

　Words that didn't sound like a song or a spell.

　I started to dance to the words - my chest was shaking with a balun-balun.

'I've seen some good things this morning,'

　I was staring like a gentleman and Kyle was jumping up and down trying to block my view.

'Hey, don't look at me!　Don't look!

'Dumbass. As an employer, I'm just seeing to it that Ms. Umeria is doing her job properly.

　Okay, I was just about to offer an extra reward - my vision was blocked by my hand.

''What?!''

　All I can hear are two voices that are probably smiling.

"Don't worry. We'll keep a close watch on you.

'You don't need to see it, do you, Leon?

　The sound of Angier and Livia's voice makes me despair.

'No, but!'

　I'd love to see Ms. Yumeria dancing in a strange, comical, adorable way!　-- I couldn't say that.

　Marie clucked her tongue.

'What. Breasts are just a decoration.

Then why don't you dress up more?　There's a lot of room for decoration.

　When I answered, I was kicked in the shin.

'Ouch!'　Oh, dude, don't kick me now!

Shut up!

　In the meantime, Yumeria-san finishes her work.

　When I was freed from Angel and Libya, I saw - not a sapling, but a young tree in front of me.

　It's over a meter in size.

''--What?''

　I was surprised to see Angel put his hands on his hips and admired them.

'I didn't expect it to grow so fast. It's amazing to watch.

　Livia looks interested.

'Can't you make it bigger?'

　Umeria-san wiped the sweat off her face with a towel and looked full of accomplishment.

''Any more than this would be a hindrance to her growth, on the contrary. In the first place, she lived in a harsh environment, and it wasn't surprising that she should have grown up to this level.''

　It wasn't a sapling, but actually a young tree.

　It felt as if he was misrepresenting his age.

　Luxion adds.

''While I was at the side of the holy tree, it was a situation where I couldn't get good nutrition. This land, which is rich in nutrients, will be able to grow well.''

'Is this thing's nutrition different from that of a normal plant?'

''Yes. It's the source of the magic stone - you can call it the magic element. The holy tree sucked up all of it, so the saplings couldn't grow. Also, it was usually preventing the holy tree from growing.''

　What does that mean for a plant?

　I think there's something wrong with the holy tree as a plant.

'There's something wrong with holy trees.

''What is it about such a master that has been chosen as a guardian by a holy tree?''

Sarcasm.

"Yes.

　As I looked at the young Seiki.

'Do you think this guy is going to be a riot in the future?　We don't want that.

　The same seems to be true for Angier.

'The rampage may be hundreds of years away, but it certainly isn't fun.

　Then Miss Humelia nodded her head.

Um, does the Marquess not want this boy to get out of control?

'I don't want to, or rather, I don't want to be dependent on the Holy Tree like the Republic. I don't want them to get out of control, and I want to coexist in moderation. When I saw the Republic, I thought it was a great idea to benefit from it.

　Luxion and Clairvoyant will agree with me.

　Wouldn't it be better to destroy them all?　That's what I thought, but apparently not when it disappears from existence. This guy is this guy, and he's making a contribution to this world.

''There will be a situation a few hundred years from now, but the benefits of the Holy Tree are certainly too great.

I'm not sure we should be giving our blessings to anyone other than our guardians and priestesses.

　Mr. Humelia pondered, and then made a flashing face.

'Then I'll leave it to you!　I'll tell this boy to listen!

　Noel is surprised.

'What?　No, I can't. Even a miko can't have a satisfying conversation. It's mostly a one-way street from the holy tree, and I can't talk to her--

I can do it!　Then you'll see. Soo--

　Yumelia breathed in deeply, and this time she started to dance hard.

''Ooh!　-- Oh, I knew you'd block your vision.

　As excited as I was, I was still blocked from view by the two of them.

'Be a good boy!　Be a good boy!　Be a good boy!

　I can hear the sound of the holy tree shaking its leaves at Humelia's words.

　Noel, the

'Lie, Seiki is reacting.

　-- apparently it worked.

'Be a good boy!

　Humelia's loud voice echoed around her.

◇

　When we got on the airship and left the floating island, I told Ange and Livia what we were going to do.

　The content, of course, was - "I haven't heard anything about you getting married.

"You haven't told me you're getting married or anything.

　I was in trouble.

'Neither do I want to admit it. But Lady Milene is wary of Luxion, you know. He wants to put a collar and chain around your neck and a bell as well.

　You want to make it a goose chase.

　At all - I'm going to get excited about a goose chase or something like that, Milene.

'The Master is thinking of something strange.

　Livia was angry.

'Mr. Leon, meh!'

　Are you saying that we are not even allowed to imagine?　I don't know what it's like to be a bound woman, but I'm kind of happy for these two.

　Angier returns to the subject.

'The treaty was a construct, as was the reason I accompanied the Republic. Actually, it was to see how good Leon is. The reason why I went with the Republic was because of the treaty, it was a false promise, but in reality, it was to see how good Leon was.

Yeah?　I think she's pretty, don't you?

　Clairé was shaking one eye to the side.

'No. You've been boned. The queen is amazing.''

　Now, that being said, the problem is Her Highness.

'Anyway, what do we do about Her Highness Erica?

　Milene said that Angier was convinced, but he didn't seem to want to admit it. However, he looked like he couldn't not admit it.

'They're engaged, but I suppose they'll break it off and let her marry Leon. But, of all things, it's Erika-sama. It's clear that Milaine-sama is that serious.

　Livia looks uneasy.

'What kind of person is Erica-sama?'

We are half-siblings of Prince Julius. She's good-looking and well-mannered. She is a picture-perfect princess - but her Majesty's affection for her is extraordinary. Even within the palace, there are many supporters beyond the factions. If he wanted to come out, a large faction could be formed in a heartbeat.

'Would you have set up Julius the Dauphin as a princess if you hadn't done so?

　At Luxion's question, Angier looked troubled.

'That may be partly true, but he is a thoughtful one. I know that such a thing would be a source of conflict.' --and then, even though he's supposed to be younger than me, I'm tempted to talk to him respectfully at some point. I don't even know what to say about that aura.

　She has a princess-like aura, but apparently she has something more encompassing than that.

　--I'll have to talk to Marie later.

As for me, I don't want to.

I'm in trouble, too.

Oh, I don't like it either.

　Both Angier and Libya are in trouble, but it's a proposal from the Queen, who is wary of Luxion's power.

　Apparently it's hard to refuse.

''Rion, this proposal cannot be refused. People around you will tell you to reject it, but if you get rid of Lady Milene's hand, you will be in trouble. Lady Milene has prepared the best hand that she can prepare. That's Erika-sama.

　Ange says he's serious about getting me on board.

　So he's going to make me break off the engagement and marry me off to Princess Erika, because he can't send out a lousy princess to do so.

　Is it okay to break off the engagement?

　It seems to be the utmost sincerity of Lady Milene, and the result of her judgment that the only person who has the talent to watch - and control - me is Princess Erica.

''And. If Luxion's hidden abilities are discovered, there will be people who will try to assassinate you. The reason why Milene's lady is marrying off Erica-sama to you is probably because she wants you to have more allies.

　Luxion answers immediately.

''There is no way that the master can be assassinated. However, if there was--I would destroy the kingdom.''

You're a bit extreme, aren't you?

　If I told Emile here that he almost shot me, I'm sure he would make all kinds of excuses. It's too much trouble, so I'll just keep quiet.

''I'll help you too!

You guys are going to have to work together to get me killed before I get killed.

　They are carefree artificial intelligences, but they are out of control because they really want to destroy the world.

　There's also the matter of Ideal.

　If I'm assassinated, the world is going to end - what do you want me to do?

　As Livia looked at Luxion.

'Well, um, then I have to marry Her Highness, don't I?

　Angier's head looks like it's hurting.

'There is one way. If we can convince Erika-sama herself, we can convince Milene-sama from there. It's a difficult thing to say, but Lady Milene was very fond of Erika. If you can persuade them with profit and compassion, there's at least a chance.

　If you can convince the princess, or.

　Maybe it was a difficult conversation, but Angel didn't look as confident as usual either.

　However, he said that Angel was thoughtful, and he would at least listen to me.

　I don't want my wife or any more of them to get more.

Then let's just try to convince them. More importantly, what should we do now?　Can I go back to school?

　Originally I would have studied abroad, but I came back to the school.

　I was wondering if I was going to go back to school like this.

'There's talk of a short-term study abroad program. They need a little more time to get those six back to school.

　Marie and her friends have made too many enemies around here and they want to hang on a little longer.

So, a leave of absence?

'That would mean I'd have to stay on. I'll find an affordable place to study abroad. I'll be abroad again for a while.

Will I have to learn another foreign language?

　It was a heavy heart.

　Why do they have to get me involved in this too - because I'm their parental figure.

　--I don't like it. Isn't it because of Marie that I am cursed too?

◇

　A room on the airship.

　This time, he was talking to Marie.

　The content of the conversation was game-like - about the future.

'Your Highness?　Are you by any chance Milene's daughter?

'You're calling out your mother-in-law, aren't you? That's all well and good, but it's time to start the third one, right?　I need to hear a lot of stories.

　Accompanied by Luxion and Clairvoyant, he decided to have a meeting with Marie to discuss the future.

　Then.

'What?　But this Princess Erica is the villainous daughter of the third movie. Or is she more like a villainous princess?　We're already on the wrong side.

What--?　No, because the enemy is Hertrauda, right?

'It was Heltrauda who summoned the rathboss, but the storytelling disturbance was His Highness the Princess. Thoughtful or shady?　He's very good at laying down roots and putting on the cat. The main character will be an exchange student coming to the kingdom.

''Oh, so you're in a pattern of welcoming foreign students this time.

It's amazing. Actually, she's the Princess of the Empire. She doesn't know her origins, but she's actually... I'll be enrolled next year. I'll study abroad for three years, without exception.

'It's a golden pattern that's actually great. All of our protagonists are like that.'

　When Luxion teases her, Marie tells her the rest of the story.

'You have to be careful. In the end, the princess will be expelled for causing international problems. Also, her fiancé is also the heir to a very bad aristocrat. He is the heir to a princely family, but he is also a bad example of an aristocrat.

'The master is a marquis now, isn't he?　I wonder if this is some kind of fate. I'm excited.'

　Ignoring the delighted Clairvoyant, I became more alert at once.

''So you're actually a black-hearted person. Angel doesn't seem to have noticed it either, so this could be pretty tough. Do you have any other information?

'I don't want you to say "now". I'll remember it later and put it in my notebook, but--oh, yes!　I remember one thing.

　Marie seems to have remembered one of the targets of the attack.

I'm sure one of the targets of this attack should have already been admitted. The same as Libya's, it's a special scholarship program, a bad boy slot. He's a great adventurer, and his name is 【Aaron】.

What?

"Seniority slot?　Well, I'll check it out later. Luxion, check it out when you get back. No, would you rather stay in the kingdom, Claire?

　I think we'll be studying abroad soon, and then I'll leave Aaron to Clairvoyant.

Just--you can count on me.

　Luxion is looking at the unusually serious Claire Claire with her red eyes.

''What's the matter?　Do you know anything about it?'

'I don't know. So don't go looking into this!

　It helps to be serious about your work.

Then I guess I'll leave the kingdom to Creare. You'll take care of the Holy Tree, too.

I got it!　I'll do my best!　I--I'll do my best!

　Oh, oh, you're awfully enthusiastic.

But you're just gonna have one problem after another.

　Marie laughed.

'Brother, aren't you cursed?'

I don't want you to tell me what to do!

　Why am I - why am I working so hard in that damsel-in-distress world?