I will decide Fukiba you....
[[I will marry you!]]
Ok...W-Wait!?..EeeeeeeeEh Marry me!????
All the knights of the Imperial Guards were at loss for words and shocked. Of course, it was fukiba who was most surprised.
While everyone was frozen, the captain of the Imperial Guards began to speak while blushing and embarrassed.
[I left my territory and came to the royal capital for no other reason than to find someone stronger than me. And now, I have found you]
She hugs fukiba while saying so
and he didn't know what's going.
Fukiba, who had frozen from surprise, finally starts to move.
[Even if you tell me about getting married, I'm still five years old. Besides, I don't know a thing about you and you don't know about me, the Knight Commander]
[You're certainly right. My name is Tiffany hane Pildo. Daughter of Duke Pildo, the ruler of the East Wogen. You don't have to worry about my age. I'm an high elf, so my life expectancy is about 500 years or higher. And my appearance will remain the same for the time being]
Just because you're an high elf doesn't mean that a Duke's daughter can get married at their whim kid.
Although it hasn't been made public yet, Fukiba already has fiancee. If this continues, his situation will get worse.
[I don't think it's right for a Duke's daughter to decide to marry on her own. Besides, I'm still five years old, so you'll have to discuss it with the Duke with your father]
[When I left home to forest, I told them I wouldn't return home until I found someone to marry strong than me, so everything it's okay]
[Even if you say that, you're troubling me. Not only do I need to talk to my father, but there are other people I need to consult with too and if the kin—]
Kin? What'd you say?
No, no, it's nothing.
Fukiba looks at the vice commander, Dante. Dante knows that fukiba is engaged to Her Higness the Princess.
It was Dante who thought he should do something about this situation, but shook his head and looked resigned.
[I suppose you're right. I can't make this decision on my own, I'll have to talk to His Majesty first]
For Fukiba, that they should speak to His Majesty, is what worries him most. It's been a short time since His Majesty called him (top killer lady), and to even think that if this gets out, it makes him shiver since he's sure he'll get some more long talk from His Majesty.
[I-I have s-some business to attend to today, so if you could excuse me... [It's okay, I'll get right on that]
[EEh!?]
[Dante, go and arrange for an audience with His Majesty now]
Fukiba begged Dante with his eyes, but he sighed and said, "I-I understand," and went to the castle to meet his Majesty alex.
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After a while, I sit in the usual reception room. I'm sitting in my usual seat, but sitting next to me is someone completely different from usual. It's because the Knight Commander is next to me.
also why she excited about marriage for a mere 5 years old me.
His Majesty and the Prime Minister Serapin come into the room and take their usual seats in the middle.
[Fukiba, weren't you going to leave the materials monster where the Imperial Guards are
What are you doing here?]
[Yes... I left them there already also...]
[Also..??]
I nodded weakly.
Tiffany, the Knight Commander, began to speak to his Majesty.
[Your Majesty, I have going to say... I intend to marry Baron Fukiba here]
She just dropped a red flag.
Yea-h...??? Wait... What did you say!!!
His Majesty and the Prime Minister were speechless and shocked from request of the knight commander Tiffany. Of course, Dante who is standing behind them sighs.
His Majesty looks at fukiba with a tight face
[How did it happen? Fukiba. Explain telling me]
Fukiba ba told him that after he went to take out the materials, he had a mock battle with a knight, after that, he was on the verge of having a mock battle with fifty knights when the Knight Commander appeared. And then he had a mock battle with the Knight Commander after the fight...
[Wait...Wait...fukiba.are you are telling that you won against the Knight Commander..? Fukiba, haven't you told her about Valentina]
[That's still confidential, so I haven't told her also I didn't not expect to come this]
Fukiba replies honestly.
[I knew the Knight Commander wanted to marry someone stronger than her, but I didn't expect it to be Fukiba]
His Majesty replies with a sigh.
[Fukiba, I think you've heard that the Knight Commander Tiffany is the daughter of a Duke. However, Pildo's territory was originally the country of the elves. Elves are good looking, aren't they? That's why many times wars exploded with the purpose of kidnapping or enslaving them. That there is no discrimination against other races in the Kingdom of Arizona is due to the will of the founder. That's why they're now one of our territories. Even though he has the rank of a Duke, he's been granted autonomy for his territory, so it wouldn't be wrong to call it an independent state]
His Majesty continues.
[He's a Duke just in name. So think of her as a princess of a country. And that princess has asked you to marry her. Do you understand now? Fukiba]
Fukiba nodded honestly.
[Tiffany, this is still confidential, but I will tell you. You see, Fukiba here is already engaged to my daughter Valentina, Now that you've heard this, what do you plan to do, do you still want to marry him?]
His Majesty said honestly. Fukiba looked down and the meeting was going to hot.
Tiffany looked surprised to hear that Fukiba was already engaged to the princess King daughter. Her face immediately tightened at His Majesty's sudden statement.
[That means he's such an outstanding talent that he's been recognized by His Majesty. Now more and more I want to get married with him]
This time it was fukiba who was shocked to hear those words.
[Wait... What about my opinio—]
Fukiba was about to ask her to stop when His Majesty went ahead and began to speak.
[I understand, I understand. Let's acknowledge your feelings. First of all, write a letter to Duke to your father Jackson. This can wait until you have his permission. Understood?]
[I understand. I'll write it down right away. Now, if you'll excuse me]
With that said, Knight Commander Tiffany and Vice Commander Dante walked out of the reception room.
[Well, it's about time I...
[Well, wait a second you need to explain to me]..
[...Yes, as expected, it came to this]
I was thinking of leaving the place with them when His Majesty stopped me.
[Don't you think it's necessary for us to have a long chat? Fukiba . You're not going home just like that, right?...RIGHT??]
A silent pressure from His Majesty and Prime Minister Serapin reached Fukiba.
[It all happened so suddenly, so I didn't really know what to do and I didn't not expect to come into this to marry him also I too surprised]
Fukiba answered honestly.
[Still, I didn't expect you to be able to defeat the Knight Commander who is said to hold the title of Sword Master. After all, she is supposed to have a Lv.4 Sword master and a Lv.4 Blessing of the Martial God. She's simply the strongest of all the knights in my country, that's why she's the Knight Commander. Now, do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?]
[...Maybe the Knight Commander Tiffany was not feeling well So....]
Fukiba was deceived, but His Majesty and Prime Minister were also swept away by the situation.
[Fukiba, who are you really?]
Your Majesty asked me frankly.
[I'm Jake's Second son, I'm not?]
As he calmed down, Fukiba responded.
[Huuuhoo. I'll let it slide for now. Fukiba, do you intend to do any harm to this country of Arizona?]
His Majesty looks at him seriously.
[I don't have that intention. His Majesty made me a Baron and recognized me as the fiancé of Princess Valentina. I plan to do my best for this country and I have no desire to harm it]
Fukiba earnestly looked at his Majesty and replied.
At that moment, His Majesty's face relaxed.
[Huuuhoo. I understand. I'll inform Valentina on my end, after all, the engagement hasn't been confirmed yet]
[I understand. Thank you very much. Then, if you'll excuse me.]
Fukiba bowed and then left the room.
Just when he thought about getting in the carriage and going home, it occurred to him that he should inform Jake his father of what just happened or he would have a hard time later, so he headed for Jake's mansion.
As soon as he arrived at the mansion, he headed to Jake's office.
[W-W-What!!!!!! Tiffany the Knight Commander proposed to you, you said!?]
Jake's surprised voice echoed in the mansion.
[.....Y-Yes Father. It happened after I had a mock battle with her. His Majesty and the Prime Minister already know it]
The only thing Jake could do was to hold his head.
Fukiba was already engaged with Her Highness the Princess Valentina.
And now, the Duke's daughter, who is one of the most important people in the Elven territory and is one of the strongest knights in this country, wants to be Fukiba's wife.
It wasn't something Jake his father could handle anymore. It's true that Jake is a Margrave which is considered a high ranking nobleman.
However, Her Highness the Princess belongs to the royal family and the other to a Duke's family and both are higher in rank than the Arizona family.
And if he had to go on, Fukiba is now independent and a new lower class noble.
[I ended up with a headache now. That's enough for today]
Jake broke down.
[Then, please excuse me. If anything else happens, I'll come and report it to you]
With that said, Fukiba left the room.
[Seriously, I wonder why my Fukiba ended like that?]
It was Jake who was muttering to himself and now Jake didn't not focus on his work.