On the way home, because I didn't want others to know about the teleportation array, the entire route selection was arranged by Paul
Along the way, Sylphie and Roxy took great care of me.
Although I lost my right hand, could I be happier now than before? Of course, if Zenith hadn't become like this...
"Not bad"
The voice of Paul suddenly came
I turned around and saw that he had climbed into the carriage.
"Huh?"
"A bit like my father."
"Haha..."
"So, are you going to marry them both?"
Paul looked at Roxy and Sylphie who were picking fruits by the lake in the distance.
What are his thoughts? He is my father after all.
"What if I say, there is Eris?"
"Hmm? The eldest lady?"
"Hmm"
"Oh... I won't say anything, but your mother will definitely give you a slap in the face when she wakes up, hahaha..."
Paul laughed a little silently at the end, which was really hard to watch.
But I can't say anything like "I will cure my mother", because at the moment, I haven't thought of any way.
I hate being the kind of person who gives others hope without permission
"When I get home, should I buy a house and hire some servants to take care of my mother, or should we live together?"
"Do you still have enough money?"
"Of course, I still have the funds to buy a house."
"Then help me buy a set... I'm sorry that my father is such a useless guy."
"It's just money"
"Haha..."
Paul smiled awkwardly. I haven't seen that confident expression before for a long time.
What is his mood like now? Guilt? Embarrassment? Or something else...?
"When will the wedding be held? Since you are going to make three ladies your wives, you have to make preparations quickly."
"It's still early..."
"Hey, don't be an irresponsible man. This is what you taught me before."
"Well, it's just because I want to be responsible for them that I have to postpone it..."
"Rudeus, what are you thinking about?"
Paul suddenly became a lot more serious
Should I tell him?
It has been two months since I returned home
Judging from Paul's recent appearance, he should have accepted the fact that Zenith may never wake up.
Although he may still have a glimmer of hope
Well...
"I want to cure my mother before getting married."
"Hmm... huh? Are you serious?"
"Well, even though I said that, I don't have any clue at the moment. Please don't have too much hope, father."
"I understand... but... I still hope you can get married as soon as possible. Although I am very happy that you have such an idea, I don't want to see my son running around for his parents until now."
Paul scratched the back of his head with an embarrassed smile
Is that what he thought?
... What he said is right. Most of my actions so far have been for Zenith. It can be said that from the beginning of the transfer incident to now, I have been acting for Zenith.
Of course, I won't complain. Acting for your mother is not something worth complaining about.
But, as a father, what would Paul think?
His son is still alive today, but he was knocked unconscious by him and became a tutor for the sake of his family. After the transfer incident, he also chose to trust his son and go to find other family members first. In the few years after the reunion, his son has been running for his wife to this day, and even lost an arm.
His guilt is justified
"Well, I will make them happy."
There are many thoughts in my heart, but all I can say is this simple sentence
"I just hope you can be happy, Rudeus"
I didn't expect Paul to say such things, I was a little stunned
In a silent and strange atmosphere, Sylphie and Roxy returned to the carriage, holding the picked wild fruits.
"Okay, then I won't disturb you anymore"
"Hmm"
Paul jumped off our carriage and walked towards the carriage where Zenith was sitting
"Rudeus? What did Mr. Paul say to you?"
Roxy asked while feeding the wild fruit into my mouth
A little sour...
"We talked about the future and told him that I would marry you."
"Eh...?"
Roxy's feeding hand suddenly stopped in mid-air
My cheeks quickly turned red.
In comparison, the reaction of Sylphie is not that big
"Rudeus, Paul, uncle, do you agree?"
"Well, he said he wished us happiness."
"Hmm? Will Rudeus make us happy?"
"Of course"
I reached out and put my arms around Sylphie's waist, put my chin on Roxy's forehead, and kissed it.
"It's true, Rudeus is becoming more and more proficient. Did you get used to hugging each other when you were an adventurer?"
"Indeed...Rudeus is really... a bit frivolous..."
Sylphie Even if you say this, teacher Roxy actually agrees?
Am I really being frivolous?
"Rudeus, when can we see Miss Eris?"
The person who asked this question is Roxy
"Do you also know Eris?"
"Well, Sylphie told me a lot about Miss Eris. In addition, I have heard many rumors about her, and her image has already been established in my mind."
"Uh... What do you plan to do when you see her?"
"It's okay, because she is Rudeus's first wife, so Sylphie and I are concubines, right? There are some things that should be explained..."
I lowered my head and glanced at Sylphie. She seemed to think so too.
Is this a feudal idea from another world?
I sighed in my heart and spoke
"There is no such thing as first or second term. Your status in my heart is the same. When Eris comes back, we will hold a wedding for four of us."
"Eh?"
"Rudeus..."
The reactions of Roxy and Sylphie were shocking and cute
I really hate that I don't have two hands now, so I can't hold them together in my arms
"My love for you is the same. Don't you like this approach?"
"I like it... I do like it... Miss Eris won't you be angry?"
Roxy curled his hair with his fingers and murmured
"She will agree. Don't worry, Eris is no longer as fierce as the rumors in the early years."
"Oh..."
It seems that Roxy accepted it
"Rudeus~"
Sylphie in my arms called my name, suddenly raised his head and closed his eyes
Ah...
Instinctively, I kissed
"I love you, Sylphie"
"Me too"
After kissing Sylphie, I looked at the blushing Roxy next to me
After she caught me staring at her, she felt restless and ready to move.
"Ah... that... um... I haven't brushed my teeth in the past two days... ah... of course I'm not saying my mouth tastes bad! I just..."
Without letting Roxy hesitate to say anything, I put my arms around her and kissed her directly.
The smell of wild fruits...