The Seven Throne

Marriage

Morning.

Everyone prepared at the front gate of the palace waiting for their horse-drawn carriage.

Surely all the principal royal kings and the Seven Kings candidates also gathered.

I said nothing because no one spoke. This is an awkward situation for me.

Not long after that, our horse-drawn carriages all came at once with the servant who became his coachman.

"Alright, I'm sorry I can only deliver up to here. Goodbye everyone, may God bless your way"

With King Alvion's last greetings, we departed for our respective territories.

Of course, Grayford was also with King Alvion, but he was silent with an unhappy face.

Ok, maybe he still has some personal grudges against me. His gaze was piercing and threatening. If there was no one else here, maybe we would have fought now.

I rode a horse-drawn carriage with the Empress and Anisa, away from Grayford's view.

Seriously, this person is truly a vengeful person.

The horse-drawn carriage is painted in green and gold which makes it look luxurious. Inside were soft cushions on both sides that felt like a sofa in the Empress's room at that time.

Even shocks during the trip are not felt in the horse-drawn carriage.

Through the window, I could see another horse-drawn carriage that parted with us.

Right to the left of this carriage, there is a horse-carriage owned by King Orion that is occupied by Lisa. Somehow her face has always been gloomy since yesterday. I want to cheer her up a little though.

The tendrils of the shadow slide between the legs of the riders and reach the window of Lisa's carriage. The door was knocked softly, and Lisa turned her head. A Lunarian Werewolf came out of the shadows and handed an object to Lisa.

Lisa stared in surprise.

"I-Is this the magic ring?"

[Lisa, can you hear me?]

Lisa was startled, "Alif?" She reflexively turned to me, I smiled as she waved. And Lisa smiled too.

[This is a magic ring that has been filled with communication runes. With this, we can still talk to each other even though far apart. I hope you can accept it]

"Um, I will always look after this even with my own life" Lisa was moved to tears. I think that's too much compared to his own life. But I'm quite glad she wants to accept it.

The Empress laughed softly, "Ufufu, looks like you just proposed to a girl." Anisa who sat next to her had eyes that sparkled with curiosity after hearing that.

Huh? Proposed? Is that why Lisa wants to keep the ring with her own life? Wait, I'm not even ready to get married!

"In this world, giving a ring to some girl can be considered as a proposal or a statement of love, so it's only natural for you to marry after this. Ahh, it looks like we will be more busy preparing for a wedding in the near future." The Empress seemed to enjoy this situation, or maybe have prepared several plans for this wedding.

Wait! It was just a magic ring that I bought at a merchant during the Holy Throne Festival yesterday. And I just met Lisa at that time, all of a sudden we are going to get married?

"Wait a minute, I can't just marry a girl I just met yesterday. Besides it, please think about her feelings too"

"You can cancel this marriage by taking back the ring or rejecting it in front of the witnesses of the marriage. But, will you be able to take back the happiness you gave her? Besides that, that girl looks very happy to accept your proposal"

T-that's right. However, this is my fault for not finding out the meaning of the ring before giving it.

"I am kidding"

...!?

I'm in freeze, don't know what to say. I was too panicked and didn't think about that possibility.

The Empress laughed while seeing me speechless because of confusion. "Ufufufu, you are very funny when you panic. Look at your own face in the mirror, it is very funny. Uh, my tears were dripping. So funny" The Empress wiped tears from the corner of her eyes.

I got tricked! Anisa only looked at me and the Empress in turn, not knowing how to put herself in this situation.

"Hey brother," Anisa called in surprise.

I'm not even your brother.

"Brother, what is marriage? What application is that?"

...!?

I do not know how to answer that question. This girl is too innocent, a little mistake can make her misunderstand.

"I apologize for my daughter's attitude" The Empress apologized while holding his lips try to not laugh.

Seriously, I'm a victim here! Can you stop laughing?! That feels very embarrassing to me.

But strangely, this feeling ... A warm feeling flowing in my heart. Is this what it's like to have a family?

"Um, so Anisa, that marriage ..." I'm not sure how to explain it.

But, the Empress stopped me before I could continue, the Emperor shook her head slowly as if forbid me to continue.

"Anisa, it's not time for you to know yet"

"But Mother ... Brother will-"

"Anisa ..." The Empress shook her head, that was not the right topic to be discussed now.

The Empress sighed quietly, "Anisa has always wanted the figure of an older brother, so she always asked me to give her the brother she wanted" she spoke like that was a little difficult thing to do.

Well, maybe Anisa is an innocent type of person who thinks humans are just born by a mother. And don't even know what's going on behind it.

Ok, I will not discuss further about 'that'.

And ... I forgot one thing. I forgot to turn off the communication magic channel! Lisa must have heard everything from the beginning. Ugh, it looks like I'll have another problem.

[A-Alif]

I knew it already! Aaaaaaaaa ... I want to scream right now.

"U-um, what's up Lisa?" I'm a little nervous.

[Ca-calm down. I… I didn't hear anything]

Doesn't that just mean the opposite !?

Uhh, please let me rest for a while. My heart feels quite tired.

...

"What's the matter, Lisa? You seem to be happy" King

Orion asked in surprise.

Well, it's only natural because I've always smiled since I received a ring from Alif.

"It's okay, I just feel better now" I better keep it a secret.

However, I was glad Alif wanted to think about my feelings, even though it was only because of a joke made by His Majesty the Emperor.

"Um, good. After this, you will start practicing in the art of war under my direct guidance"

"Fine," I answered like that.

Alif, you're a pretty attractive man. I hope to see you as soon as possible.

I glanced at a sword in my lap. The blade was painted in red as if blood was flowing in every carving of this sword.

Looking back on Alif's battle at that time, this sword must have similar strength.

Tell me, what exactly are you.

[Answering, Divine Scarlet Sword. The holy sword that Lisa Armean has]

Hum, that's the same answer as you first came to me.

I want another answer.

[Answering, information cannot be accessed. Requirements: Reach the second stage. Condition: Kills 100 Rank F monsters.

Hmm, that's an easy condition. If doing so could lead me to the truth, I would do it even if it killed me-.

Wait ... I can't die yet, I haven't gotten anything in my heart. Um, maybe he can be sad if I die. It's only a possibility, but I hope so.