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Volume 3 Chapter 43

Feast

I was going to marry Tina.

We didn’t have a ceremony, but I heard that in this world, if a spirit acknowledges it, it’s considered to be an official marriage. One of the spirit kings in particular recognized me and Tina’s marriage. The effect of this will be tremendous, it was not to mention that the Elf King also said he would bless us.

I just can’t stop my face from heating up a bit.

Nobody could blame me, since the beautiful elf next to me right now is going to be my wife. When I looked at Tina, her face was also red.

「Haruto, things went just as you planned!」

The sylph flew over and spoke to me in a voice that only me and Tina could hear.

「 Sylph-san, how was the plan?」

Tina doesn’t know that I have a contract with a sylph. She seems surprised that Sylph has been talking to me in a friendly manner.

「You predicted that if you won the tournament, the nobles wouldn’t approve. So when the dissatisfaction with Haruto grows, I was supposed to appear on the scene to acknowledge him. It was my improvisation, though.」

「You acted pretty seriously for it.」

「Of course! How can I allow a promise you made to me, the Spirit King and the incarnation of the World Tree, be abolished that easily?」

She had a point there.

「Um, could it be that Haruto-sama is making a deal with Sylph-sama?」

「I’m sorry I didn’t tell you but yes, I signed a contract with her.」

Saying this, I show Tina the leaf of the World Tree that I had in my pocket.

「That’s-!?」

Tina understood everything.

「I see, now I understand why I couldn’t beat Haruto.」

The butler spoke to me.

「Huh? You can hear me?」

「Yes, I’m not as good as Rifa-sama, but the wind mana seems to be attuned to me, which is why I can feel the presence of the Sylph-sama more strongly than the other elves.」

It wasn’t clear, but he heard what Sylph was saying.

「Well, if you can, can you not tell the nobles and ministers that Haruto and I are connected?」

If the nobles find out, they might make all sorts of accusations. Though I think it’s unlikely because Sylph threatened them so much…

「I am a person who wants Lady Tina to be happy. I will do no such thing.」

「Thank you, Sarion.」

Tina thanked him.

The butler’s name was apparently Sarion.

It was written on the battle table, but I didn’t recognize any of my opponents’ names because they were in elven letters.

「Congratulations on your marriage, Tina-sama. I will once again congratulate you. And Haruto-sama, please take care of Tina-sama.」

「Yeah. I’ll be sure to make Tina happy.」

According to what Tina told me later, Sarion was originally a butler in the service of a nobleman. Tina is the daughter born into the family Sarion served.

Sarion had taken care of Tina as an educator. After that, due to a few reasons, Tina ended up traveling with a hero, and Sarion was rewarded with a position in the Elf King’s service for his ability.

Tina’s parents have already passed away. So it made me happy to have someone who could be considered my nurturing parents congratulate me on my marriage.

I’ll take my leave then. Tonight, the wedding celebration for the two of you will be held at the royal castle, and I will go to prepare for it.”

When did they decide to do that?

「Your Majesty is the host. His Majesty thought that Haruto-san would be the winner, and he seemed to have already made a lot of preparations.」

「Oh, really?」

He knew that I might already win and yet he still tried to fight with me? Wasn’t that hard to do?

Could the Elf King have ordered him to fight me as hard as he could in that situation, where he already had the assumption that he was going to lose?

I fought Sarion with all my might and won, and I wanted him to approve my marriage to Tina.

「By the way, I used all of my power against you.」

He read my expression and saw through my thoughts.

I bowed to him in appreciation and Sarion left.

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As I stepped off the fighting table with Tina’s hand, I was greeted by Luke and his classmates.

「Congratulations on your win, Haruto! And congratulations on your marriage to Tina-sensei!」

Luke congratulated me.

「Now that the Spirit King has recognized you, that means you two are officially married, right?」

「Yeah, at least that’s what happens here in Alheim.」

Rifa answers Luna’s question.

After listening to Rifa’s answer, you can feel it.
By the way, in this world, a man and a woman can get married no matter what age they are each. A rule that is unique to a world that is always next to death. If you can find a partner to tie the knot with, you can always be together.

「You know, I didn’t expect my classmate to marry the teacher.」

「Ryushin, don’t kid around! Anyway congratulations, Haruto-san and Tina-sensei.」

「Thanks, Luca.」

「Thank you, Luca.」

My Lord, I bless you with my heart.

「Congratulations, Haruto-san!」

「Thank you, all of you.」

「Thank you.」

Tina and I both bowed to everyone.

Afterwards, we were guided by a maid in the service of the royal castle, and we went to the royal castle.

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「Um, when did you get this?」

I was made to wear a tuxedo that fit me perfectly.

「It’s only natural for a butler to be able to do this.」

It was Sarion, the Elf King’s steward, who prepared the tuxedo for me. I’ve heard that the king’s order was to make a tuxedo for me beforehand.

But it’s not like he measured me, so how was that possible?

Then I was informed that Sarion has the ability to prepare clothes that fit perfectly just by looking at your body shape over the clothes. It wasn’t even a skill or anything.

He’s just too capable!

「Haruto, you look good.」

The sylphs complimented me. After the tournament, for some reason, the sylphs remained manifested in the physical world.

「There’s going to be a feast, isn’t there!? I’ll be at Haruto and Tina’s celebration party too!」

So they say…

But can spirits even eat human food?

Well, if the Spirit King is celebrating, there shouldn’t be any problem, so let’s have him attend.

By the way, only I, Sarion and Sylph were in this dressing room, so Sylph usually only talked to me and Sarion. After that, Sarion had his hair set and we were ready to go.

「Haruto, you look really cool!」’

「Hmm, it’s quite perfect, if I do say so myself.」

I looked in the mirror and saw a handsome man.

What, that’s me!

The elves’ make-up and hair-setting skills are amazing.

「It’s time to go.」

「Yes」

Sarion leads me to the site of the wedding celebration.

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Right now, I’m waiting alone in the front room to enter the hall. Since there’s no wedding, I’ll meet Tina here and have Sylph congratulate me again before entering the hall.

A separate door opened from the door leading to the hall.

Tina, dressed in a pure white dress, was standing there.

I’m at a loss for words.

Tina looked so beautiful.

「Come on, come on!」

Sylph pulls Tina’s hand away and brings her to me.

「….」

「….」

Tina and I stare at each other in silence.

I want to say a few words, but I can’t say anything.

「’Haruto, do you swear that you will love Tina until her death?」

The sylphs do the priestly thing.

Maybe he enjoys doing it.

Still, I’m glad.

「I swear!」

「How about you Tina?」

「Yes, I swear!」

Okay, then the both you shall kiss!」

I thought I could stick with it a bit longer, but Sylph seems to be getting tired of it. Let’s thank you for making it this far.

「Tina, I love you.」

「Haruto-sama…」

I kissed Tina.

I was in the arena earlier, but it’s different to do it with Tina in her wedding dress.

I really did marry Tina.

I look at Tina again with that thought in my mind.

「Are you done? Then let’s go to the party! Let’s go!\

「Hey, stop pulling!」

「Kyah!」

Sylph took me by the hand and Tina and I ran into the venue of the wedding celebration.