Chương 355: Chapter 338. Melissa Brings Revelations

" So, they haven't left... As a test for you? Please forgive me for being rude... but isn't that-"" Rude... Yes, but it's coming from a good place. King Warrick and Queen Aqua worry about me a great deal for a few reasons. Least of all because I'm one half of the reason they're expecting grandkids soon." I explained the situation to everyone in the room. King Leonard and Queen Crystal seemed to be entertained by Warrick and Aqua's idea. Maybe all Kings and Queens enjoy messing with their Noblemen?"

Having said all of that, I'd like to excuse myself for a moment and bring them here now and I'd like to bring Sarah with me as well."" You want to bring your wife with you?"" Yes, it's to help me focus." Prince Donatello confirmed what I just said and I decided to tell a little joke about it. After cracking a smile, I said something of a half-truth, mostly because they still looked confused."

In case it bears repeating, Sarah was the 1st Princess of Diablos, she gave that Title up when she decided to Marry me, but that doesn't mean she was disowned from her family, so why not let them meet? it's been nearly a year since the last time they've met. I figured it'd be a nice thing to do, since I can probably do it without passing out now, shall we?" I looked at Sarah and Anna, Sarah seemed happy and more than willing to go.

Anna tried not to show that she wanted to go as well, but I could tell from the way her eyes on her shoulders were blinking at me. Hopefully my Mana Consumption for the Portal will be good enough to that we can all travel around. Midori Village is pretty close to Paradise... Relative to Blackstone at least, so if the Consumption isn't terrible for Blackstone, I should be able to bring Sarah and Anna to Midori Village to visit the Mori Family after all of this.

While thinking about this, I bring my hand out to Sarah, and she happily takes it." I thought you'd never ask." press... Sarah places a hand on her cheek in reaction to my gesture, then she places her hand on mine. She gets up with my help and I turn to Anna who obviously wants the same treatment, and I planned on doing so." And for you as well, Anna." Press... Grip... pull... Anna smiled gently and offered her hand while shifting her head to appeal to me. I happily lift her up.

Once both my Wives were stood up, I turned around to address the Royal Couple." While I take Sarah to see her parents and bring them here, why not enjoy some appetizers prepared by our Chef? It's the afternoon after all, a perfect time for lunch, why don't we all speak over lunch?"" Will any of Roseland Products dishes be there?" Princess Melissa asked a pretty blunt question, I looked at her a bit confused." What? My Parents haven't stopped talking about this "Ice Cream" of yours!

Del was supposed to come back with it, but he's been staying here way longer than he should be!"" Well... That might be more of my fault than his, problems kept popping up, so I didn't have as much time... Granted he was okay with it, but still... I'll make sure to finish up my part of the deal, I'll assign some Demons to travel with you with the first delivery. I'll throw in a few bonus products too. In particular, we've been able to make a really good chocolate cheesecake."" Cheesecake!?"

Princess Melissa's light-yellow eyes began to sparkle like stars. I guess the cake part of the word got her interested." Yes, it's a cake we make, I promise it's really good. Granted, I like ice cream better. But to answer your original question, yes, we have ice cream and the like every day for dessert. Usually for dessert after dinner, but we can make an exception. If a Princess wishes for some of our food, of course we'd have to bring her some."" Oh, I see you're quite the Gentleman?

I see why My Sister decided to come here. Have you thought about Marrying her at all? If not, what about me?"" Mel!" I was surprised by Princess Melissa's joke. Charlotte's yell also surprised me. Why did everyone start staring at me? Even Delcan seemed to come back down from the sky for this one. I thought for a second and then I began to speak." I haven't thought of Marrying anyone, Princess Melissa. I'm already Married after all."" Oh? But doesn't this Country allow for Polygamy?""

Yes, that's how I Married both of my Wives?" Princess Melissa was just smiling at me as I answered her questions. Why was she even bringing this up? Also, why is everyone looking at me with such interest?" So, you haven't felt any drive to be with another woman?"" I feel that would be disrespectful to my Wives, Princess Melissa."" What if another woman truly fell for you?" The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident."

Well, Sarah said before that she would allow me to Marry 7 other women besides herself, that's why I was able to confess my feelings for Anna and she happily accepted them, but I doubt there'll ever be anyone else."" What makes you so sure, Marquess Matthew?"" Why would you like to know, Princess Melissa?"" Well, I was just rejected in a polite way without an actual explanation, would it truly be selfish to wish for an explanation?"

She brought her head down as she explained her reasoning, I thought she was joking... But wait, why would she actually like me? She hasn't even known me that long? Well... Sarah did fall for me at first sight... Like I did with her, I guess I should take this a bit more seriously... But, really... What a strange person she is... Also, we're in front of her parents! And my Wives! I turned to look at Sarah and Anna expecting them to be angry... No, it looks like they're curious about my answer as well."

I thought you were joking, Princess Melissa, my apologies, I was being rude." I started by apologizing to Princess Melissa, seeing as her parents were in the room and she "appears" to actually be sad about my rejection, I thought it best to do that first. She looked up at me, I could see that she did want an answer. I guess I should be honest." The reason why I don't expect to have more Wives is simply because I'm not sure I'd even be liked by anyone besides my current Wives.

Honestly, I think my Wives would be considered "weird" in terms of the social views of Diablos... And I suppose Darkheim as well, judging by the chilly reception I had when I first arrived. The fact that they Love me is something of a Miracle to me. I know I keep bringing it up, but I'm a Human and I live in a Country that doesn't have a great opinion of me because of that. So, I sincerely doubt any other woman would fall for me.

I mean, I don't even spend that much time with women besides my Wives outside of work, so I doubt there would even be a chance for something like that to happen."" So, the idea of another woman being romantically interested in you, is something you don't believe would happen, right?" Princess Melissa's eyes began to glow again... No, they were glowing even brighter than when I brought up the cheesecake earlier."

So, Marquess Matthew, say, hypothetically, that a woman had fallen for you, how would they be able to prove to you that they did?"" I'd imagine they'd need to confess, right? I mean, I tried to overturn my Formal Engagement with Sarah since King Warrick and Queen Aqua just announced it to their people without consulting me about it, I assumed they did the same with Sarah, so I was going to refuse until Sarah confessed to me."" You mean you didn't like Princess- Lady Sarah at first?"

Princess Melissa sure does want an intricate explanation." No, I fell for her the first time I saw her, but if I'm going to Marry someone, I want it to be because of Mutual Love. Not for the sake of a Political Marriage or the like."" What about Lady Anna? She was your Maid, right? How did that happen?"" Anna was a lot more than a Maid to me, she was, weirdly enough, my solace from a lot of the stares and mutters behind my back while I was in the Royal Palace in Blackstone. I fell for her over time.

Eventually, I realized how I felt, then I spoke to Sarah, which is where she told me about how this Country accepts Polygamy and said that it was okay. I confessed and Anna accepted it, since she felt the same way I did."" I see. So, you want "Mutual Love" with your future spouses. What if the woman that confessed to you was someone you never considered as a romantic interest before?"" I'd ask for a few days to answer her confession, then the first thing I'd do is inform Sarah and Anna about the confession.

I'd see what they thought about the situation."" You value their opinion that highly?"" More than my own King. As any smart husband would."" You're certainly seeming better and better."" Mel, don't tease her too much."" Sorry, it's just so easy."

"?" I was confused by Queen Crystal's words to Princess Melissa's words, I was going to ask what they meant about "teasing", but Princess Melissa interrupted me before I could." So, say that your wives would be accepting of this hypothetical woman, what then?"" Well, since I haven't fallen for her myself, I'd try to take it slow? Maybe try taking her out on a date? Talk to her, see if I could really see myself being in a relationship with her?"" What if she's a Noble?"

"... I'm not sure what the proper conduct would be to see if we could have a relationship together, so I'd defer to my Wives again."" And if she's Royalty, like me? Or My Sister? Or even the Beastman Princess in the other room?" I cracked a smile at the insane situation that Princess Melissa had just thought up." Well, I've never thought that would be possible, I mean, I'm only a Marquess after all.

Besides, I'm sure that the Princess's parents would have giant issues with Marrying their daughter off to some unknown foreigner like me."" Just imagine they were crazy enough."" Hahaha..." I couldn't help but bring out a dry laugh at Princess Melissa's idea." Seriously... What would you do, Marquess Matthew?" I was surprised by how serious Princess Melissa was now staring at me, I guess that situation did technically happen right now...

Well, since she seems sincere in wanting to know, I guess I should tell her straight up what I'd do." I'd automatically assume that the Foreign Princess or her family wanted something from me, whether it be information about the Country or maybe secrets about my Business..." Everyone in the room took on a serious look in their eyes, I guess they didn't think I'd consider something like that? I am a Marquess after all, I'd need to be aware of something like that. I don't like this mood, however.

I guess I should explain the least likely scenario to them that I've thought up?" Having said that, if it wasn't the case, and they were genuinely In Love with me, I'd be honest with them, suggest trying a few meetings to see if we could actually be a couple... And if everything went well, with my Wives' Blessings as well, I'd Marry them immediately as that's the best way for me to take Responsibility for making them fall for me. Does this answer your question, Princess Melissa?"" So, in conclusion.

A woman would need to honestly confess to you and then, as long as your wives allowed it, even if you didn't see them in a romantic light originally, you'd still give them a chance to appeal to you and see if a Marriage is possible?" I nodded to Princess Melissa's words. She began to smile at me. /Clap! /" Well, isn't that wonderful!? Thank you for being so honest with me, Marquess Matthew! The sting of being rejected may hurt now, but I'm sure that it can be dulled somewhat by trying out this "Ice Cream" of yours!

I'm sure it can even save someone from tearing up from relief! Now then! Would you mind leading the way?" Despite her words, it looked like Princess Melissa was insanely happy for some reason? I guess that's better than her being miserable at my answer? I looked at Sarah and Anna to see their reactions, but their faces showed the opposite reactions to mine, it's like they just had an Epiphany of the highest caliber, like they just solved the most complex riddle they've ever come across?

Princess Charlotte was wiping her eyes? Was there something in them? Was she sad I rejected her sister? I guess it would be rude to ask her why she's crying right now, especially in front of all of these people. King Leonard and Queen Crystal seemed to have had a burden lifted from them? Delcan looked glad for some reason? Lady Kate was just staring at Delcan's smile? Prince Donatello seemed to be holding back a laugh... What the hell did I miss?