Chương 171: Chapter 154. 1 Hour Rebellion

It's been 5 days since the dispute happened. When I explained that I allowed Emily and Ruby to call me by name, it started a small rebellion for a few minutes in my house. Not from Sarah and Anna, as they were completely fine with it. It was from Ellie. It started when Ruby asked if I wanted to go and train after I finished my work for the day." Matthew, would you like to go and train with everyone?"" Ruby!" Ellie heard Ruby address me by name and had a horrified look on her face.

I explained to Ellie what happened and how I gave Ruby and Emily permission to refer to my name in private. This sparked an hour-long rebellion from Ellie.

"...." She began to give me the silent treatment while staring at me. Eventually, Janet came to the rescue and was able to figure out what was wrong. Granted, I had a guess." It appears that she's jealous, Lord Matthew."" She wants to just call me by my name as well, doesn't she?" Janet nodded to my words with a concerned look on her face." Okay, can you call all of the Staff here, please? Now would be a good time to do this."" What do you want everyone for, Lord Matthew?"

Janet seemed to be concerned about something." Relax, I'm not punishing anyone. I just think now would be a good time to get this out of the way." Janet didn't really understand what I meant, but she followed my order anyways. In time, Janet, Jim, Ellie, Amy, Brenda, Catherine, Aaron, Brandon, Chris and Deborah were lined up. I addressed them with Sarah, Anna, Ruby and Emily behind me." Hi, I'll make this brief. From now on, while in private, you all can refer to me by name."" What!?"

Janet was surprised by my words. I decided to explain my thought process to everyone." Look, guys, I'll be blunt with you all. I'm not originally a Noble. Before I came here to Diablos, I was a Commoner. To be honest, I find the whole "Formal Title" thing to be exhausting."" But we have to respect your Rank, Lord Matthew." Deborah spoke to me, almost in protest. She looked a little pensive as well... Like she thought she might be punished for speaking out of turn." Well, that's why I said "in private", Deborah.

More specifically, I'd like you all to refer to me by name in this house. Out in public, you'll have to respect my Rank and also if I have an Official here for some reason. here's to the Gods that never happens though."" Lord Matthew!" That was Brandon. He's always been the most serious of the 3 brothers." Again, I realize I need to respect the Rank, but can any of you look me in the eye and tell me about any Nobles you've rub into or know that aren't saying terrible things about me or My Family?

I think I'm entitled to hoping they never come here."" Even still, to use our Lord's name without addressing Rank..."" Would you prefer I order you to do it? I mean, if you really wish to keep referring to me as "Lord Matthew", I won't stop it. Would you guys prefer if I left it up to your own personal choice?" They all began to nod to my question." Okay, from now on, address me as you like. Please, treat me well from now on." My Servants bowed and then began to leave. tug...

Ellie tugged on my sleeve as the servants left." It's not as special anymore."" Ellie!"" Relax, Janet. Like I said before, I prefer her honesty." Ellie seemed dissatisfied still. This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there." Well, of course you might feel that way if you work in the mansion, but how many people here in Paradise have I said can use my name?"" 12, 14 if you count Lady Sarah and Lady Anna."" You can also call us by our names if you want to, Ellie.

It might be an issue for a man to do it, but women are fine. Are you alright with that, Anna?"" I agree with Darling, as a Commoner, being referred to by a Formal Title is... Kind of stuffy..." Sarah and Anna added on to my feelings about being addressed by name or Title. After Ellie absorbed their opinions, I continued to speak." Now, Ellie, how many people live in Paradise?"" About 5000?"" How much is 12 or 14 to 5000?" Realization seemed to dawn on her face as she understood what I was getting at."

So, you're trying to say that it's still something not a lot of people can do?"" More or less. I doubt many people will ever call me by my name in the future. Even less so them calling me my name in the way a Friend would."" Because you're a Human?"" Ellie... There's a limit to your rudeness." I laughed at Janet's reaction to Ellie's bluntness." Yeah, at least when it comes to Diablos, I can't go to Promethia either because of the fact I nearly killed the Hero, I fought against the Elves as well.

I hear Beastmen are neither hot nor cold about Humans, but unless Sarah and Anna want to go their Country, or any other Foreign Country for that matter, I have no reason to ever go."" You would turn away your own Species because of Sarah and Anna?"" No, I'd turn away strangers for my Wives. Because I Love them more than I could ever care about a stranger. Even less so if said stranger was trying to kill me to avenge a Hero's loss to me." bend.. pet... Grip! Grip! I bent down and pat Ellie's head as I spoke to her.

Granted, I didn't need to bend too far down since Ellie's head was at the top of my stomach in terms of height. As I did, I felt Sarah and Anna's hands on my shoulders. Seems they're taking my words as flirting." But what if they offer you a better deal than King Warrick or Queen Aqua?" I took a second to think about her question. Granted, my answer didn't change." Well, again, in the end, it would all be up to Sarah and Anna.

Since I'm not from Diablos so I have no real attachment to any place in particular, even with the work I've done here in Paradise, if Warrick ordered me to go somewhere else, I'd do as he commands me, because I trust him. The only reason I'd ever argue with him is if Sarah and Anna had an issue with it. I know it sounds like I leave all the decision making to them, but this is their Country, not mine. I feel like it makes more sense for a native to choose where they live rather than some outsider like me."

Tighten... I felt the grip on my right shoulder tighten." Ugh oh..." I couldn't help but make a strange noise as I realized I upset Sarah. Why though? I didn't think I said anything that crazy?" You're not an "outsider". You're Our Husband. That makes you more than worthy of being a Citizen of Diablos, if anyone had an issue with it, from Dukes or even my Father and Mother. I won't stand for it!""

Matthew, I also don't like you saying something like that, you saved Sarah before you were even here for a day, you fought bravely against the Hero, and you saved Sarah's life again during that fight. Those accomplishments make you more deserving of belonging in this Country than most. If anyone would have an issue with it, then I wouldn't simply sit by and let them speak of it!" Press... Seems Anna was also upset... I place my hands on the hands on my shoulder and speak to Ellie." See though?

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I go, because I know my Wives, who Love me, will be with me by my side, every step of the way, no matter what." wink... I winked at Ellie after I finished my words. Ellie however, seemed to take my words a bit differently." I prefer if you stayed here though!" She seems to think this means I'm leaving." Relax, Ellie, I'm not going anywhere for a long time. King Warrick has assured me that this is going to be my residence for a long while.

Mostly because this is the safest place for me."" What do you mean?" Janet spoke this time. She and Ellie were both confused." King Warrick explained that this place was the perfect place to avoid me being assassinated by anyone." Chill! Pressure! I feel killing intent leaking behind me. Seems they imagined me dying. Wait, this fluctuation? Ruby and Emily are worried about me as well. What good Friends they are to me! Janet and Ellie were afraid though, so I needed to calm Sarah and Anna down."

Relax, relax, he just mentioned it as one of the key reasons he wanted to send me here. The biggest reason was that he believed I could turn Paradise into a town worth visiting. I'd say I'm on the verge of making that a reality, don't you think so as well?" As I tried to relax Sarah and Anna, I changed the topic and asked for Janet and Ellie's opinion on the state of Paradise. Though even with that, I heard mumbling from behind me though... And it was starting to get a bit disturbing..." Torture.... Death...

Destruction... No one will live..."" Contracts.... Goddess of the Underworld.... Lifespan to spare...." Seems my Wives were running through back up plans. I thought now would be a good chance to lighten the mood." Again, it's an unlikely scenario. Besides, I can heal any wound or any poison.

I'm basically unkillable unless someone can behead me or destroy my brain, even if you stab me in the heart, I'm pretty certain my body is strong enough from the high-quality Holy Mana coursing through it, that I can remove the blade and heal myself before I faint from blood loss or pain." loosen... Ellie and Janet were horrified. Sarah and Anna seemed to ease up their grips on my shoulders, seems my reassurance somehow brought them peace of mind, or maybe they've reached a surefire plan to revive me if I die?

I decided to put an end to the conversation with my simple thoughts on dying." All of this planning is superfluous anyways. Because I promised my Wives at Our Wedding that I'd make them happy. Me dying means they wouldn't be. Therefore, I won't die for a long, long time. At least until you're a grandma, Ellie." pat... pat... I smiled and patted Ellie's head one more time, she's seemed to calm down a bit from my words. Sarah and Anna seemed to be happy I remembered my Wedding Vows.

Emily and Ruby seemed to be happy as well for some reason? I assume it was from my assurances to Ellie. The day continued on, I realized before going to sleep as Sarah and Anna slept on my chest, that I had to visit Warrick and Aqua soon to show them ice cream. Tomorrow was a free day, so I think it'll be a great day to do it. I slept peacefully that night with my Wives wrapped in my arms.