Chương 101: Chapter 89. Announcements

We walked to the balcony together. I was told to stand next to Sarah, as she was the Princess of Diablos and I was her Fiancé, so I was placed on her right side. Anna was behind us a little, to the right of me. Since we were going to announce that I was Marrying both of them, it was deemed respectful for her to also be near the front of the group. Behind and to the left of Sarah was Cynthia and behind the 4 of us was where Asha and Sharon walked.

We were currently near the exit of the long hallway and could see the light of late afternoon shining in through the doorway." Are you nervous, Matthew?" Sarah asked me while fidgeting herself." Where's the confidence you had when you announced that you were my Fiancé?" Sarah looked a little embarrassed but still responded." Well, I mean... When I announced my intentions as your Fiancé, it was like the starting point of a race.

Now though, I'm so close to the finish line and I'm just so happy that we're so close to what seemed like a distant goal."" Well, when you answer so sincerely, it makes it hard to tease you. To answer your question, I'm not nervous. I'm excited. I'm genuinely happy I get to Marry both you and Anna soon. I might be inexperienced in this whole relationship thing, but I hope to spend the rest of my life with both of you. Please, take care of me. And I'll take care of you." Grip!

Sarah just responded by holding my hand." Don't forget about me, Matthew. And the same goes for me too. Please take care of me in the future." Of course!" I spoke loud enough for Anna to hear me and she also responded without moving out of her position. If there's a silver lining besides the marriage itself, it's that Anna will be able to walk side by side with me from now on as my Wife. Instead of having to walk behind me as a maid." Our chance will come, Cyn."" What was that, Asha?"" Nothing!

Just chatting with Cynthia is all."" Oh, okay!" Why do they always get so quiet? It starts to make me think that I'm being too self-conscious. While wondering what it was I missed, we made it to the balcony. The sun was still high in the sky as Warrick began to report everything that happened at the Northern Border. Eventually, he got to the part that I was wondering how the people would react to it." From the battle of the Hero and Matthew the Paladin, Matthew emerged victorious!

In fact, he didn't even suffer a scratch!" Warrick gestured towards me. Raise... I raised my fist to the sky thinking it might help. It was mostly silence and people just staring at me. / Clap. Clap. Clap. / Thankfully, the ones that mattered clapped. Sarah and Anna led the rest of the girls into a celebratory clapping. Oh well, can't win them all, I guess. Maybe the girls clapping for me added to the reason why none of the men were wearing happy expressions?

I suppose it doesn't matter, since things are about to get worse soon. Warrick continued to explain about how the girls defeated the rest of the Hero Party and the girls were cheered. It's nice that they're being acknowledged. He then talked about how I clashed with an S- Class Adventurer and how he almost injured Sarah if not for me putting my body on the line. I got a cheer for that. After that, we entered the rewarding portion of the speech."

First up, for the Achievement of stopping the invaders of Diablos, I will be unlocking the 2nd jobs of My Daughter, the First Princess, Sarah Dreadnaught! Along with Asha Clearfield! And Sharon Ashblade! Please step forward now you 3! So everyone may bear witness!" The crowd cheered. Warrick proceeded to launch magic bolts into each of the girls. The crowd cheered again. Next Warrick moved onto talking about me." Now after that, I would like to talk about Matthew.

He bravely fought against the Hero, he sacrificed himself to protect Sarah! With all of this, as well as what he has done in the past, as well as what I believe he will do in the future! I will be giving Marquess Matthew ownership of the Rose Swamps!"" YEAH!!!" Oh, they cheered for that. Seems they look at it like an insult towards me. Well, if Warrick hadn't already explained the situation to me, maybe I would agree with them?

I walked to the front of the balcony, right next to Warrick and the crowd cheered and laughed. Well in a way, I'm about to have my own laugh. I turned to Warrick as Sarah and Anna walked to my side." Along with that, I would like to announce that Matthew and Sarah's Wedding will be happening 3 weeks from now!" The women in the crowd cheered. The men had painful looks on their faces. And now for the kill shot. I turn to Warrick, and he began to speak.

A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation." Finally, along with marrying Sarah, he will also be marrying his Maid, Anna! Who is standing right next to My Daughter Sarah, right now! For that is the reward we have decided to bestow her for her contributions, along with me awakening her 2nd Job!" The crowd now was silent. The men were looking at me with hate in their eyes. At this point, I stop caring. I think it's better to ignore their opinions for now.

The bias was starting to sadden me if I'm being honest. Regardless, that was how we left the crowd. Dead silent. We walked back to the Throne Room. Aqua began to speak to us." Well, that was not the reaction I was expecting. To think that they didn't even really acknowledge how you defeated the Hero by yourself. To think their prejudice towards Humans is even clouding your Achievements in battle. Honestly, that's a bit surprising to me.

On the bright side, at least their reaction towards your Marriage wasn't overt anger. We should be able to fix your image in time. In the coming weeks, we'll split your time between learning with Warrick and traveling to the hospitals in BlackStone. Does that work for you, Matthew?" I looked at Aqua and began to speak." Yeah. I was actually going to ask you to let me visit the hospitals around the city so I could help people."" Wait!

Even with the way they just reacted to you, you're still going to go out and heal people?" Trish asked me a question. I knew the answer without even really thinking about it." Well, just because some of the people in BlackStone don't like me because I'm a Human. That doesn't mean I'll just turn a blind eye to people who need help."" I see." Trish returned to standing behind Aqua after my answer. She had a complicated expression on her face." But still! Why are they so stubborn!?

Can't they see that you're a part of Diablos!? And you're a force for good here!?" Asha spoke in my defense." Thanks, Asha, but you can't just overthrow thousands of years of hatred just from healing a few people and beating another Human. Sure, do I think it's unfair? Yes. But I just have to work hard at it. I mean, not everyone hates Humans. Just look at you guys. We're Friends now. Aren't we? Sharon? Cynthia?"" Of course!" They all answered in unison. That made me smile." Oh! Speaking of Asha and Sharon!"

Aqua drew our attention to her again and she began to speak." Your Parents are going to visit BlackStone again! They're already on their way here. They will be here in about 12 days, I believe."" Really!?" Sharon spoke in jubilation. Aqua nodded." That's great, guys!" I felt happy for them. They both were beaming at the news. Seems they really want to see their families after so long. Good for them." I guess we have more guests for our Wedding. Isn't that right, Sarah, Anna?"" Of course!

Asha and Sharon's Parents are like Family after all! Of course, they would be invited!"" Asha and Sharon have become good Friends to me and their mothers treated me well when they were here. I have no issue with them coming. In fact, I'm looking forward to it!" After Sarah and then Anna responded to me, the mood was pretty happy all around. Warrick began to speak after a few minutes." Well, now with everything that we know being said. Let's find out what we don't know! Ashton!

Hand the girls an Appraisal Orb, would you?"" Of course, Your Majesty!" The guard, Ashton, proceeded to hand Anna the orb. Anna poured some mana into the orb and began to read." Divine Channeler?"" Oh! Another Rare Job for you, Anna! Aqua spoke in joy." What does a Divine Channeler do?" I asked, curious about what Anna could do now." They can do 2 things. The first is that they can create bonds with Gods and use aspects of said God's powers by themselves.

The second is that they can also Summon Gods to this world for battle or otherwise. albeit in a weakened state."

"Wow! Congrats, Anna! What a Job Class! It compliments your Druid Class perfectly!"" I can get even stronger now, Matthew!" Anna handed the Orb to Sarah next. Sarah repeated her actions from earlier and began to read." Love Warrior? What is this!?" I turned to Aqua and she shrugged her shoulders. Then she began to speak." Let Sarah read the description." Sarah began to read like a mad woman. Once she was done, she turned to me with a bewitching and calm smile and began to speak." Love Warrior...

It's a Class that gives a person power and Abilities in proportion to the Love they feel for their spouse... My new power is tied to you, My Love."" Is that okay to you?" I asked to see how she really felt." Oh yes! The abilities I received are perfect for me."" Like what?"" Don't worry. Just know that I am happy with it!" She gave me a warm smile and handed the orb to Asha, who began to feed the orb with mana. Before long, she started to read." Blood Red Demon Mage?"" Ah! Another Rare one!""

What is it, Your Highness?" Aqua seemed to know what it was, and Asha asked to know what it was." It's one of the strongest Mage Classes a Demon could have! It's starting abilities are on par with the higher-level Black Demon Mage abilities! You'll be an excellent backliner, Asha! If you're diligent, you can reach my level in no time! It's somewhat similar to Red Mages. However, instead of traditional White Magic, Red Demon Mages gain access to exclusive abilities such as Blood Magic, as the name implies.

However, it also allows access to such abilities as making clouds that rain flesh melting acid or spreading extremely toxic poisons. To put it in another way, the tales Humans have told for centuries about Demon Mages are usually from accounts of having to deal with Blood Red Demon Mages.

"" Really!?" Asha had a certain shine in her eyes and was extremely happy with her New Job." Congrats, Asha!" We all congratulated her. Asha handed the orb to Sharon. A question popped into my mind." Wait! Sharon doesn't have Magic right? How can she use the orb!?"" Hm? Oh! Demon's all innately have some mana. Sharon just doesn't have enough to use a Spell. Activating one of the orbs is simple though."" Thanks for being concerned, John." Aqua answered me and Sharon thanked me for worrying.

Before long, she was reading her window that we all couldn't see." Monster Swordsman? What's that?"" Ah! Another good one! Monster Swordsman is a Class that allows you to strengthen yourself by slaying monsters! And once you slay enough, you gain a Unique Ability from them! It's a Job that starts weak, but can grow to incredible heights! Congratulations, Sharon!" We all followed Aqua's lead, congratulations poured in on the girls for their New Jobs.

Everything was going well, until a true devil came to end my good time. Pat... Trish placed her hand on my shoulder and began to speak loudly." So, Matthew! Did I hear right about how you nearly sacrificed yourself to protect Sarah? Like I said would cause people to be sad when I lectured you last time?" Trish was smiling but it looked menacing. I looked for help from my allies, but they were far away. I turned to Warrick and Aqua and they looked away from me!!! I was lectured until it was time for dinner that day.

I went to bed with a painful headache. It was alleviated when Sarah and Anna, both told me to just use Holy Heal. The pain made me not think straight for a while.