New World, Fortis Kingdom, Royal Palace, King's Study Room.
"What do you think of the proposal I gave them, Ars?" Lowellmina asked calmly as she sat on the sofa in Ars' study. Ars was also there and his location was right in front of Lowellmina right now.
"That proposal you gave is a very good proposal" Ars nodded and continued, "We need to wait for the confirmation given directly by them. As long as they accept the proposal submitted by you, we will immediately hold a meeting for a short night to discuss the problem of the reconstruction design for the Alabasta Kingdom's territory."
"Meeting…" Lowellmina muttered, "We can include Robin in the meeting, Ars"
"Robin?" asked Ars, raising his brow.
"Although you have quite a lot of information regarding the Kingdom of Alabasta and also later you can get it through Elie. However, this is just information. Robin is someone who has lived there and that makes her have a direct familiarity with the territory of the Kingdom of Alabasta. We can ask for her opinion and suggestions during the meeting."
"That's a good idea" Ars nodded.
"By the way, Ars" Lowellmina said back, "I think we should also immediately announce the cooperation that took place between our kingdom and the Kingdom of Alabasta by inviting Commander Bell to come here and then do a live broadcast to inform the public. Although the cooperation that we have established has not been fully established due to the absence of a contract signing that has occurred between us. However, we must state this in anticipation of the movements made by the World governments."
Lowellmina paused for a moment and continued, "If the World government finds out about the actions of the Alabasta Kingdom. It is not impossible that the Alabasta Kingdom will become the same as the previous Dressrosa Kingdom. They will be instantly destroyed by the World Government. At least let the world know that the Kingdom of Alabasta is now under our protection."
Lowellmina paused for a moment and continued, "This action can also help us take countermeasures against the actions of the people of the Kingdom of Alabasta who are currently building the organization of the Rebel Army. As long as you talk about the actions taken by Crocodile and also the reconstruction that will be carried out by our kingdom to their kingdom. At least it has the potential to eliminate the Rebellion Army."
"We really have to do it" Ars nodded, "At least this way , Cobra's name can also be cleared of the slander he has received all this time"
"By the way, Ares. Should I come to the Kingdom of Alabasta?" Lowellmina asked with interest, "Talks have already taken place and if after this we get approval from the Kingdom of Alabasta regarding the proposal I put forward earlier. We only signed to complete this cooperation."
"No" Ars shook his head, "That is no longer necessary. Because the talks have already taken place and both parties have agreed to establish a cooperative relationship . We just need to invite the King of Alabasta to come here to do the signing while also handing over the flag that will later be flown on the Octagon region"
"Who will pick him up later? Hashirama?" Lowellmina asked with great interest.
"If possible. I don't want Hashirama to do this task" Ars shook his head, "Hashirama is currently always appearing in public and if he is the one who always appears to do the task. The public will probably be suspicious and especially the World Government will definitely be suspicious of this. At least let someone else do it."
"In that case, will Ulqiorra do it?" Lowellmina asked again.
"That's the closest option now" Ars nodded, "However, to summon Ulqiorra requires quite a lot of points and my current points are still not enough"
"How much does it cost to summon Ulqiorra and how many points do you currently have?" Ask Lowellmina.
Ars immediately opened his stats panel and said, "My current points are only a little over 18 million and to summon Ulqiorra it takes at least 80 million points"
"80 million points…. That's quite a lot" Lowellmina muttered.
"That's how it is" Ars nodded, "Besides, I also just got information from Kaijin. That tomorrow the first five housing units of the first type will soon be completed and according to the arrangements that have been set. You will later—"
"I don't want to," Lowellmina said firmly.
"Hmm?" Ars stopped while looking at Lowellmina, "Don't want to? Don't you want to move, Lowa?"
Lowellmina nodded and said, "You can give the house to the others. I will stay at your house."
Ars looked at Lowellmina with a flat gaze which immediately made Lowellmina's face blush, "W-why are you looking at me like that, Ars?" asked Lowellmina in a coy tone.
"You're too aggressive, aren't you?" Ars asked dryly, "Your attitude has been quite different since the first time we met. What happened to the Iowa I used to know? Wait, don't say it's because of Rin?"
Lowellmina's face immediately turned red when she heard Ars' words and could not answer Ars's words.
Ars sighed and replied, "I already know. You, Kaguya, Shiina, and Rin. You four have feelings for me, right? The attitude of the four of you is very clear and even though you hide it very well. However, your actions, attitude and personality really reflect that." Ars paused for a moment and continued, "To be honest, right now I still have thoughts about love affairs and also marriage. The thing I'm currently thinking about is the matter of building this kingdom. I want this kingdom to be built quickly so that we can live in peace here."
Ars stopped back and looked at Lowellmina whose head was down and her face was sad too.
"Lowa…" Ars called out in a softer tone.
Lowellmina who listened to the call from Ars slowly raised her head and looked at Ars.
"Do you really like me?" Ars asked calmly.
Lowellmina who got Ars's gaze nodded spontaneously.
"I see" Ars sighed, "You are a beautiful woman, Iowa. It's not just you, every higher-up from our kingdom are all beautiful women. Every man who manages to get you to be their life partner will be very happy. I don't want to lie. Even myself, if I can get one of you to be my life partner. I would be very happy. However, now is not the time to think about that" Ars paused and continued, "I'm very happy that you, Kaguya, Shiina, and Rin have feelings for me. However, right now, I still can't repay that due to the attachment of duties and responsibilities I currently have. I also can't promise the four of you that I will marry you later especially in the future no one will know what will happen in the future."
"The future is a very abstract concept" Ars said, "It could be that right now you like me. However, what about in the future? Surely if you find someone—-"
"Not!" Lowellmina immediately said sternly and looked at Ars, "I won't like anyone else. I will still like you. I 'll be waiting for you, Ars. I'll wait until you're really ready."
Ars saw Lowellmina's gaze. It was not a gaze that carried a lie but rather a look of determination and hope.
"Are you really sure?" Ars asked again.
"I'm sure." Lowellmina nodded.
"Perhaps… Right now I can be said to be the luckiest man to receive your direct recognition, Iowa" Ars said with a small smile on his face, "Alright. Let's make it like this. If in time I'm ready later and if you really still have feelings for me. I will immediately propose to you to be my wife. Meanwhile, if you really don't have feelings for me anymore. You are free to marry whoever you like at that time. I won't stop it."
"I will never like another man but you" Lowellmina shook her head, "I will wait for you whenever the time comes"
Ars just smiled at Lowellmina's words.
"Ars" Lowellmina suddenly called out, "Are the four of us… Are you going to choose one of us?"
"Choose one?" Ars asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"In the future when you are ready to get married…" Lowellmina paused and continued, "And at that time… The four of us still had feelings for you. Will you choose one of us or will you marry the four of us?"
"I don't know" Ars answered immediately.
"Don't know?" Lowellmina asked in confusion.
"Yes. I do not know. That is the answer" Ars said calmly then sighed, "I don't know what answer I should take. Because if I choose one of the four of you to be my life partner. I'm afraid the other three will be hurt and your relationship will be damaged."
"Then you can marry the four of us." Lowellmina said calmly.
"Are you serious?" Ars asked while raising his brow, "You know, women usually don't like variety especially for their life partner"
Lowellmina nodded then sighed, "I know. I also don't really want to share with another woman for a man who is my husband. However, I knew that there was no way I could get that. The four of us have also talked about this before and we have no problem with it."
"You four have talked about it?" Ars was very surprised by this, "Is that the reason why your room is always noisy at night?"
"How did you find out?" Lowellmina asked with a surprised face.
"I usually wake up at night to go out to get a drink or something. Usually when you pass by, your room is with the lights on and there are voices in there that seem to be discussing" Ars paused and continued, "I didn't think that you guys were actually talking about this"
"That's quite embarrassing" Lowellmina muttered with a flushed face.
"Regarding the matter of marrying the four of you… I can't answer this question. Really, this is something very heavy for me" Ars said calmly, "Besides, if I marry the four of you. I must also be fair to each of you. I don't know if I can afford to do that."
"You can arrange some time to spend with us, Ars" Lowellmina said calmly, "Like if you married the four of us. We can arrange the time you can be with someone within a week. After that you can be with the others. That way, each of us has an equal amount of time between each other."
"Are you guys really capable of surviving?" Ars asked, "If you do such things. You have to wait 3 weeks to be with me, Iowa"
Lowellmina paused and could not answer this.
Ars sighed, "We'd better stop talking about this marriage, Lowa. This conversation is quite heavy and also I myself still have no plans to get married. Besides, I already said, didn't I? The concept of the future is very abstract. Even though we're setting it up this time. However, no one knows what will happen in the future. It could be, right now you four like me. But in the future? It could be that only one of you likes me."
Lowellmina nodded slowly.
"No need to be sad" Ars suddenly said, "You already confessed to me, didn't you? You are ahead of the others. Although at this time your confession can not be answered by me. I promise the time will come. As long as you maintain this love for me until I'm ready to marry. You are the woman I will marry for the first time."
Lowellmina immediately raised her head and her eyes trembled with tears. Lowellmina's feeling is a feeling full of joy because she didn't expect to get such a big promise from Ars.
"What..... Are you really going to do it, Ars?" Lowellmina asked in a trembling voice.
"Believe me. I promise. As long as you really still like me when I'm ready. I will immediately propose to you and you will be the first person I marry if in one case, there are several women who will later become my wife. You will be the first woman I will marry."
Ars paused for a moment and continued, "You already got the answer from me, didn't you? Ok. Let's go back to our previous topic of conversation. Our conversation has gone too far."
Lowellmina nodded vigorously. Although she is not the only woman who will later marry Ars. Lowellmina is sure that Ars will not only get one woman but there will be several women who become Ars' wives. However, Lowellmina would be the first wife of Ars. It was an honor for him that even the first wife was a woman his partner would always remember. In addition, usually the first wife also always has a very high position in the heart of her partner.