For Enkalton’s restoration support, returning to Veret first and consulting Father seemed best.
And having pushed Yueli that way, I couldn’t extend the stay.
So we headed to the Veret-bound flight platform.
”…… Why didn’t he take her in that flow, imp…… Ouga-kun?”
“Boku…… I really thought today was that day.”
“Now, now, both of you. Ouga has his reasons.”
“For me, becoming his official fiancée is enough.”
The conversation behind me is scary.
Can’t help it. Marriage proposal alone used all my courage.
A virgin’s first encounter being a five-person play…… too high a bar!
I’d heard body compatibility matters.
So before learning proper technique, I wouldn’t act.
“Hm? That’s……”
Speeding up to escape the talk, I spotted a figure at the platform and grinned.
Her hair color and outfit are unmistakable.
“You’re late, kid!”
Yueli Lurdan, with an over-stuffed bag, waved energetically.
“Huh? Yueli-san?”
“Yueli is the one who made Ouga’s prosthetic? Why’s she here?”
“I scouted her to Veret territory yesterday. For prosthetic maintenance, having her nearby is best.”
Explaining to Mashiro, I approached Yueli to ask why she’s so cheery.
“Cheery for someone leaving home. Good thing happened?”
”…… Yesterday you gave me the chance to talk with dad. A little there.”
Apparently they reconciled slightly.
“Oh, right. From dad, a letter. To give you.”
I took the envelope, opened the trifolded paper.
One line:
“My treasure — entrusted to you.”
…… You could’ve said it openly. Always clumsy.
That’s why they fought all this time.
“So? Behind you are the bride candidates your fiancée mentioned?”
“Yes, introductions. They’re my fian——”
No, that’s not right anymore.
I cleared my throat and corrected.
“——my four wives.”
“His bride, Mashiro Liche!”
“Truly his wife now. Karen Lebetsenka.”
“My brother is in your care. Reina Veret.”
“Lord Ouga’s maid. A-and bride. Alice.”
…… Introducing them as wives, I felt the proposal acceptance again.
“Tell us about you, Yueli-san?”
“Aye, milady-wives! Yueli Lurdan! From here on…… your husband’s exclusive engineer, my life shall be by your side!”
Her awkward formal speech proves her resolve to leave Enkalton for the wider world. But the strange politeness is funny — I laughed.
“Yueli. Normal speech. They won’t get angry.”
“Oh, sure? Then one last——”
She thrust her index finger up.
“The engineer who’ll be the world’s best under the kid! Pleased to meet you!”