NOVEL NEXT Chapter 93
Prologue-4. After Recapturing Alice~
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month # Day
Today, I was officially granted the title of Saint at the royal castle in the capital, Londism territory…
Nooo! I don’t want it, I don’t need it, I don’t need it!!
My heart is filled with the desire to return it, even if it costs me a fortune.
The king himself boldly declared that a Saint is “one who possesses a sacred heart,” which means every move I make from now on will be under the scrutiny of the public.
Moreover, this is my first time stepping into the spotlight. Various factors have combined to amplify the attention on me, and it’s no exaggeration to say that I’m now the most talked-about person in the capital.
In other words, if I do even the slightest bad thing, it’ll be sniffed out immediately! Rumors will spread! Hostile forces will scream about it! I’ll be punished for deceiving the king, and my life will be over!
I hate this… Why do I have to bear such suffering when all I want is to live freely…?
I just want to retire quietly with everyone else… That’s how I felt strongly today.
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ☆ Day
Since becoming known as the Saint, I’ve been receiving various letters.
Among them, two types are the most common.
One is marriage proposals from nobles. Especially the minor and mid-tier nobles, who seem desperate to form connections with me after this incident.
They never paid me any attention before because I had no magical aptitude, but the moment they found out the king favors me, they flipped their stance.
Who’d accept that, idiots! I already have four adorable candidates for marriage who are way cuter than your daughters!
The other type is letters from commoners, saying things like, “We’re rooting for you.”
Honestly, these make me happy. But the more I realize how much people believe in me, the harder it becomes to do anything bad…!
My connection with Mashiro and the others has deepened, and I even received a letter from Alice expressing her desire to marry me—which made me incredibly happy—so my harem aspirations have somewhat diminished.
That said, whether I’ll work in the future is a different story.
I’ve been working so hard, like with the Flonne incident, so I think it’s only fair that I live in luxury afterward.
With the money I’ve squeezed out, I’ll enjoy a happy married life with the four of them…!
Since that day, I’ve felt the winds change, but beyond all that, there’s one thing that’s been bothering me.
It’s the throbbing pain in my right arm, which even now, as I write this diary, continues to ache.
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ★ Day
I take back what I said earlier! The pain in my right arm might actually be the best thing ever!
Because of my arm’s condition, Mashiro and the others have been spoiling me and taking care of me like crazy!
Before, Alice was usually the one by my side, but now it’s a two-person rotation… and they even wear maid outfits while doing it!
That’s not all! Without me even asking, they even sleep beside me at night!
Ahhh, this is the best! I hope these happy days never end!
Just as I was muttering about how the pain hasn’t subsided—because it really hasn’t—my father brought over Radius, the head of one of the four great ducal houses and a national magician who holds the highest position among mages in the Kingdom of Londism.
If anyone can fix this pain, it’s him. But that means my fun maid party might be coming to an end.
However, the diagnosis he gave me was… amputation of my right arm.
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ✤ Day
The human body is filled with magical circuits, organs that allow the flow of magical energy.
It seems that during the last battle, I overused these circuits to the point of severe damage.
While it’s possible to create new magical circuits by channeling magic, once they’re broken, they can’t be repaired. Even with my vast magical power, my body can’t handle creating new circuits again.
That’s why Radius suggested amputating my right arm and replacing it with a prosthetic.
Alice took the news the hardest. Honestly, I think she feels more responsible about it than I do.
But to me, this is a badge of honor for protecting them. Losing one arm in exchange for Alice becoming my wife is a small price to pay.
Plus, with a prosthetic, I might become even stronger than before, since it won’t be limited by human limitations.
So, Alice, don’t go cutting off your own arm or anything!
If you have time to think about that, just hug me and let me bury my face in your chest!
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ＊ Day
After finally convincing Alice, we decided to head to the independent mechanical city of Encarton, following Radius’s advice.
Encarton is famous for its thriving production of magical tools and its unparalleled technological prowess.
As the name suggests, it’s an independent city-state, not affiliated with any nation. It’s also a place where noble authority holds no sway.
In other words, it’s going to take a long time to complete my prosthetic.
So, this trip also serves as a little getaway to unwind after all the tension we’ve been through.
I’ve already asked Mashiro and the others out on dates. Well, I tried to, but… hmm, let’s just say they were more assertive than I expected…
I never thought asking someone out on a date could be so nerve-wracking… No matter how much I try to act cool, my past life as a virgin still shows through.
I’ll just take it as a win that I didn’t completely embarrass myself.
Now, what I need to do is plan out the perfect dates in Encarton!
I’m going to make sure everyone has a great time!
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ▼ Day
When we arrived in Encarton, I picked up a runaway girl.
Her name is Yueli Luldan.
Apparently, she admires her father and wants to work as a mechanical engineer, creating magical tools in a workshop. However, her father refused to hire her at his workshop.
Judging by her past works, her skills are undeniable.
…Hehehe. Did I just make a great find?
A girl who wants to prove herself to her father, and me, who needs a high-quality prosthetic for the battles ahead.
Our interests aligned, and she agreed to create my prosthetic.
Imperial Year Ambald 25, ♡ Month ￥ Day
With the prosthetic situation somewhat settled, I kept my promise and thoroughly enjoyed my dates with all four of them.
Each day was meaningful, and I felt a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in a long time.
Most of all, I was happy that they enjoyed themselves too.
And because we’ve created such memories, I’ve started thinking about something.
In the near future, I’ll undoubtedly be dragged into even more intense battles than before.
This isn’t a premonition—it’s a certainty. I’m getting closer to uncovering Frone’s true identity, and the day will come when I face her.
And when that day comes, I’ll win. For the sake of securing a happy future with everyone.
…If Mashiro, Karen, Reina, and Alice are by my side, I know I’ll become invincible.
Having something to protect makes a person’s heart stronger.
That’s something I’ve learned through these past days.
That’s why, before the battles begin, there’s something I want to say.
After this—I’m going to propose to all four of them.