“Yamato, I love you. Please, marry me too, Yamato.”
Right after I left Jade, Fluorite, and Breeze at the ranch, Mina confessed to me.
Helios Orb’s basic, or rather common sense, system is polygamy, so I was prepared to eventually have a second or even a third wife, but I never thought it would be this soon.
This morning, Prim had indeed suggested Mina as my second wife.
I just married Prim yesterday, so the thought of marrying another woman the next day makes me hesitant, but it seems like I might not have a choice.
My arrival in Feel was nothing short of a coincidence.
However, because of my and Prim’s presence in Feel, Saches Trennel and the rest of Retisencia’s conspiracy has almost completely crumbled.
Moreover, we’ve defeated An and even Catastrophe Species all by ourselves, so Prim assured me that Amister would never let us go.
So, what should we do? Forming a marital bond is the quickest and most certain way.
This isn’t my will.
Of course, if they were too pushy or forced an impossible woman on me, I would snap, but if it’s presented as a reward for the current situation, it seems difficult to refuse unless there are significant issues with my personality or personal life.
If they were to assign me a terrible woman and incur my displeasure, it could lead to worst-case scenarios like being expelled from Amister, so that won’t happen, I imagine.
I’ve never had any connection to political marriage, and I don’t feel any of it, but that’s just how I feel. If Amister insists it’s something they absolutely cannot overlook, then I have no choice but to accept it.
Therefore, Prim seems to want to secure my position quickly.
That’s why she said she wants to bring Mina and Flam into my family as my wives.
But after getting married to Prim yesterday, marrying Mina the very next day is truly unexpected.
Well, Mina is beautiful, honest, and a good girl, so I wouldn’t have minded marrying her either.
I understand the reason, but isn’t this just too hasty?
“Yamato, what are you going to do?”
Prim, beside me, is also receiving Mina’s confession.
It seems to be customary to ask for the permission of the existing wives to avoid marital strife, but Prim has already agreed, so it seems to be up to my feelings now.
“Yamato, I understand your hesitation, but in Helios Orb, it’s not uncommon for people to be proposed to and marry multiple women on the same day. What matters are each other’s feelings, so if you like Mina too, there’s no problem.”
I was told the same thing this morning, and Apricot agreed.
Apparently, it’s already confirmed that I’ll be assigned noble ladies, and possibly even princesses from the Royal Family. It seems to be a strategy to create some kind of check by having multiple wives beforehand.
It’s said that only a few dozen, or at most a hundred, G-rank Hunters, or rather those who have broken through the level 50 barrier, exist.
Those who have surpassed the level 50 barrier have evolved into High Class, and it’s not uncommon for them to be capable of fighting as a thousand against one.
In this world, where monsters pose a threat in addition to the threat of war, it’s crucial for national security. Therefore, it’s common sense for the country to actively incorporate such individuals by forming collateral relationships through marriage, and I am indeed one of them.
Furthermore, there’s the issue of our base of operations.
Both Prim and I are based in Feel, but if a noble were to marry their daughter to me, there’s a possibility that I might have to be based in their territory.
However, I have things I want to do in Feel, and above all, Prim and I both like Feel, so we really want to avoid that.
In that regard, it’s said that having one or two more wives would make it easier to refuse such a demand. I’m really conflicted about whether I should respond to Mina with such ulterior motives and calculations.
“Yamato-san.”
“Y-yes?”
As if seeing through my internal struggle, Mina suddenly hugged me from the front.
Th-this is embarrassing!
“I understand what you’re contemplating, and your hesitation is natural. Calculations, intentions, and ulterior motives are all standard in political marriages. It would be a lie to say I don’t have them either. I confessed to you knowing that you would hesitate.”
That’s also shocking, but I can’t deny that marriage has such aspects.
Political marriage is a prime example of this.
“But even so, I like you, Yamato. I’m weak, and I’ve only ever swung a sword, so I’m not very feminine. Still, I can keep you tied to Feel. So…”
This is tough.
If Mina’s feelings were still the same, I might have proposed marriage in a few months, but certainly not in a few days. I never imagined she had such devoted feelings for me.
If this were my original world, I’d have to refuse since I’m already married. However, in Helios Orb, where polygamy is the norm, there’s no problem accepting her.
Especially since Prim has already agreed.
If asked if I like Mina, the answer is undoubtedly yes.
I don’t know if it’s love yet, but it’s certainly closer to fondness and affection.
Besides, even in my world, it’s common for stories of love blossoming after marriage in arranged marriages or even blind dates, so it’s just a matter of me making an effort.
I gently embraced Mina, who was hugging me, and then spoke.
“Mina.”
“Y-yes…”
“I like Mina too. But whether that’s love, fondness, or affection, I don’t know yet. Also, I don’t want to leave Feel, and I think I might be using you for that reason. Is that okay with you?”
“Yes! If I can marry you for such a small reason, you can use me as much as you want!”
With Mina’s unwavering response, I also made up my mind.
“Alright. Thank you, Mina. I’ll strive to love you as I do Prim. So, will you marry me, Mina?”
“Ah! Yes… Yes!!”
Mina accepted, crying into my chest.
So, this makes her my second wife.
I never imagined I’d have two wives in just two days.
At this rate, I have a feeling Flam will be joining us soon.
Rather, she probably will.
Accepting Mina has made me resolve myself to a certain extent, so I think I can accept a few more people without issue.
Side: Prim
Yamato was confessed to by Mina and accepted her.
I had a slight worry, so I’m genuinely happy.
“Congratulations, Mina.”
“Sniff… Thank you, Prim-san.”
Her beautiful face is all teary, but they’re tears of joy, and strangely, they look even more beautiful in the sunset.
Perhaps Yamato was swayed by the atmosphere?
Well, that’s fine too.
“Mina, I apologize for interrupting your moment, but we shouldn’t be too late, so let’s go for registration and reporting.”
“Yes.”
Now Mina is Yamato’s fiancée, but first, we need to get her registered for a Raid.
We also have to report the completion of a quest and an appraisal and purchase, and after that, we need to inform Rex about the marriage, so it’s going to be a pretty tight schedule.
Maybe I’ll just have him do the appraisal today and receive the quest reward and purchase price tomorrow.
For now, let’s head to the Hunter’s Guild.
I’ll team up with Yamato’s right-hand man, and Mina can team up with Yamato’s left-hand man.
It might be a little difficult to walk, but this is perfectly acceptable.
And so, Mina has safely joined Wing Crest.
After that, when we suggested the possibility of Murder Bees being born, the Hunter’s Guild immediately commissioned us to investigate.
That was my intention all along, so we decided to receive the quest reward and today’s purchase price tomorrow morning, and I threw the hunted monsters into the appraisal room. With that, our business at the Hunter’s Guild was concluded.
Next, we need to report to Rex, so we headed to the Order’s Guild branch located at the gate.
“S-so that’s how it is…”
“Congratulations, Mina. Yamato-san, please take good care of Mina.”
To Rex, who was momentarily frozen in surprise, Rosemary offered a cheerful congratulatory remark with a beaming smile.
Even though she’s not yet married to Rex, Mina is like a sister to Rosemary, isn’t she?
“Yes. I will visit her parents in the Royal Capital as soon as possible.”
Mina’s parents are in the Royal Capital, so I understand Yamato’s desire to visit them, but won’t that be difficult?
With Jade and Fluorite, it won’t take too long to get to the Royal Capital, but I don’t think those two can carry both of them in their current state.
“W-wait a minute. Mina, if you’re marrying him, do you mean…?”
“Yes. I intend to retire from the Order’s Guild or register as an Outside Order.”
Technically, she doesn’t have to retire until she’s pregnant, and that’s usually the case, but Mina has no intention of separating from Yamato. Also, in the future, she and I might be invited by royalty or nobles, and if she remains an Order member, it could cause quite a few problems.
That’s why Mina intends to retire or register as an Outside Order, a collaborator from the outside.
“…Alright. But it’s a sudden decision, and there are procedures involved, so it won’t be immediate. Also, if you’re going to be an Outside Order, you’ll need permission from the Grand Order’s Master… Let’s see, you’ll have to serve as an Order member for at least a month.”
It certainly was sudden.
Mina finally became a C-rank Order member, which she’d been aiming for, but there are many people at that level, so normally, she wouldn’t be able to register as an Outside Order.
However, in Mina’s case, her fiancé is Yamato, a hero who saved Feel and a G-rank Hunter capable of defeating Catastrophe Species single-handedly. Therefore, Amister is likely to approve.
If she can register as an Outside Order, she will remain registered with the Order’s Guild, and although there will be restrictions, she can still use Knight Magic.
In particular, Shielding, which creates a shield with magic power; Arresting, which can bind opponents with magic power; Aiding, which can stop bleeding and relieve pain; and Purifying, which is highly effective against high-ranking undead, are all very useful.
Conversely, Knight Magic for maintaining public order, such as Scanning, which can examine the contents of Storage, and Hearing, which can detect certain lies, will become unusable.
If she obtains permission from the Grand Order’s Master, she can use them, but it’s impossible unless she’s a lord, so even the combat-oriented Knight Magic should be sufficient.
“Understood. For that one month, I will fulfill my duties as an Order member with all my might.”
“And… Mina, congratulations on your engagement. Yamato-kun, Primrose-jou, please take care of my sister.”
“Thank you, brother.”
“I will make her happy.”
Mina replied with a happy smile, and Yamato bowed seriously to Rex.
I also bowed along with Yamato, but I was probably smiling.
Of course, it’s because I welcome her.
Now Mina is family, and I want her to stay at the Magic Silver Inn tonight and properly spend her first night.
Before that, we need to go to the Healer’s Guild and have Mina undergo Contracepting.
Don’t be nervous, okay? I’ll help too.
