Side : AriaRalRoshuru Roshurus next Queen.


    (Seraria)Wee, pleasee in. Onee-sama.


    Before me stands my important Imouto1).


    But honestly, Im not pleased.


    (Aria)Seriously, after all that turmoil you ran off andmitted to something unthinkable.


    I barely managed to resist retorting by grinding my teeth.2)


    Seraria for the better or worse had chosen to live by the art of Bushido.3)


    But the previous turmoil ended up with Seraria making active moves and getting married to an outsider and, albeit only to an extent, unknown man.


    Father was particrly opposed, and the amount of support she received4)was the bare minimum, but to her all of it was totally meaningless.


    After all, in Serarias eyes, that man, the master of a Dungeon seems to be seen as abnormally prestigious and powerful.


    (Seraria)Something unthinkable? I wonder why? For the sake of giving myself territory and wealth, I just went to the neighborhood and negotiated?


    This girl


    While pressing my thumbs to my temples, I was trying to swallow what my sister said.


    Yes, from a certain point of view, it looks just like she negotiated a marriage.


    But the opposition parties have received a lot of dirt5)because of this. Princess marries herself off to [some man]. They loved this entire event.


    No well, they at least pretend to be loyal to our country, but they are obviously overly friendly with other countries too.


    But the opposition only leaned towards our country and could break easily if we make a bad move.6)


    No, thats what they pretend to our country but they could lean towards any other.


    Taking advantage of trivial things like this ismon among nobility.


    Its our responsibility, my fathers and mine, to stand at the top of the country and make decisions. Not Serarias who brought upon us this situation at her own convenience.


    (Seraria)But, how can you have the nerve, respectable father, distant ane-same7), to judge me, when the two of you have left the Kingdom unattended. Leaving it wide open, after such an incident has only just passed.


    We were now on our way to visit the Dungeon that Seraria assumed as her territory.


    Ostensibly worrying about my younger sister, in truth, we are heading there to ascertain the danger level of this Dungeon.


    (King)Thats not true. Chasing after the throne when were so close is a bit too much.


    (Aria)Thats right.


    (King)Well then, I want to enjoy a slow and leisurely talk about this vige of yours But I believe the fewer the questions, the better for Seraria?


    (Seraria)What do you mean?


    (King) No, I think that these are solid buildings, firmly carving that amount of trees in a mere couple of months aftering here is amazing. However, I have heard there were 7000 migrants from Ritea currently present.


    As otou-sama said8), there are buildings outside the surroundings of the Dungeons but its the size of a small vige. True, I wonder if thered be enough space to house such arge number of adults, as addressed in the letter? Though hes mixing up the front gate with the mansion.


    (King)And whats the meaning the son-inw not appearing before me?


    Hisst words carried a little anger within.


    Otou-sama was clinging to his daughter.


    If Seraria herself didnt make some extravagant show this time, to showcase her new husbands power, he nned to marry the daughter of an appropriate noble to the Dungeon Master and retrieve his daughter.9)


    The royal family itself bothered to visit.


    Its a matter of course that otou-sama is angry when that man didnt appear before his wifes father, thats beyond disgraceful.


    (Seraria)Ha, what are you talking about. Pushing a member of nobility onto him, a girl that you would use at your own convenience to monitor and spy on him, what reason would there be to pay respect to royalty after having that done to you?


    (King)Guh


    (Seraria)In addition, to try and pick up taxes. Are you stupid? Although father has a good image right now, you originally tried to overthrow the Dungeon Master with your ironically poor n. Im not sure if angering him is wise, just deal with it huh.


    (King)Nunuh!? However, the collection of the tax in 5 years


    (Seraria) Are you seriously saying that? It doesnt matter how many years it is, this ce was originally established as an independent state. You dont collect taxes from smaller neighboring countries do you? Despite me saying that, it is currently considered to be part of Roshuru for the time being. My husband wont show his respect for that in such a small way as by paying taxes.10) Kuso oyaji,11), as many of your necks as my husband asks me to rend, I will present to him that many heads in a heartbeat.


    Theres a tremendous aura of something more than just fighting spiriting from Seraria.


    When did she get this strong?


    But, no matter how hard you fought against the hardliners of Ritea, your level shouldnt rise so much that you could feel it like this..


    (King)Lo-long ago MyYou said that you would be your fathers bride


    (Seraria)Shine12)


    (King)Wait!?


    Otou-sama, ytime is over.


    You know that if you talk about this, Seraria bes enraged!!


    SFX:Gakin!!


    (Seraria) Oops.. 13)


    Otou-samas body that took Serarias sheathed sword took flight and until it found a wall.


    SFX:Wham!!


    Wh-wh-with using just her arm strength she blew father away!?


    Otou-sama also have a high level of 92.


    And his swords level is also at the humans peak, 5.


    And yet he was blown away by a strange sword that was still in its sheath!?


    (Seraria) Please do not try to y dead like a child. My husband is currently busy evaluating Dungeons. Therefore, I am the one who hase outside to pick you.


    Seraria looked down with a bored expression at the rising dust.


    (King)Oh, oh, it seems that you have raised the strength of your arms yet again. However, about this much. Wait, you came outside to pick us up? Isnt this vige the Dungeons city?


    Otou-sama walked over as if nothing had happened.


    (Seraria) Huh, well, pleasee along.This ce is inappropriate for a proper talk. You happened toe at the time when my husband will shortly be at the meeting room, so lets go there after a quick tour of the Dungeon.


    Seraria said so and headed for the center of the vige.


    We walked until reaching the entrance of the Dungeon.


    (Seraria)Kur, good day. Be especially firm with the security today.


    (Kur)Ha!! I dont think anyone will be able to pass this entrance and remain safe.14)


    (Seraria)You said something stupid. I will reduce the pay of anyone who bothers the hand of my husband.


    We will initiate full security checks and patrols!


    The unit in direct control of Seraria returned a salute after hearing her words.


    As usual, they are well trained, if a little obnoxious.


    And when we entered the Dungeon, ourmon sense copsed.


    All the ministers who had words ofint regarding our matters this time were simply dumbfounded as they stared at the inside of the Dungeon.


    (Seraria)This time Ill do the exnation of the city myself. Though I think my husband would do so as he is soon to return, but hes busy at the moment, so please make do with me this time.


    Seraria was speaking to us, but we were all unable to respond to the sight which was spread out in front of us.


    Then, as we were led around by Seraria, I looked around the city within the Dungeon.


    How? I couldnt exin it at all. A perfectly divided and organised town in a way that makes sense, simple and efficient. There are also lots of unbelievably luxurious goods and facilities, like an amusement facility that could be called a national treasury and all of it was made to be of use to themon people.


    And also, a ssification using floors. A ce where knowledge15), which normally would only be obtainable by aristocracy, was avable at everyones fingertips. A school where they have secured the human resources to educate the children.


    Everything is different from the Kingdom.


    To be honest, I was lost.


    The way people are managed, the technology of this ce, and the advantages it brings.


    There is no waste at all.


    Then, how was it? There are still many ces that cant be exined in detail in a day, but one week should be good so please enjoy tomorrow carefully.


    Seraria took us to the conference room called Sougou chou sha16)where we took seat and she served tea.


    (Seraria)But, for the sake of enjoying tomorrow, shall we first ask for what purpose you came? If you dont finish your work, theres nothing to enjoy.


    (King)O,oh, thats right. However, for Serarias groom to note..


    When father said that, the door of the conference room opened and the man who I saw only once on the call screen entered slowly.


    (Seraria)Right. Dear. How did the rating of the Dungeon go?


    (Yuki)Its only the third day, theres still some time before we begin. And if its done poorly, the period for the rating may as well be extended.


    (Seraria)It cant be helped. There are at least 6 medium Dungeons.


    I didnt expect to see a scene where Seraria would happily talk to a man.


    Both otou-sama and the other ministers are aware of Serarias temper, so seeing this with my own eyes, I waspletely surprised.


    (Yuki)Well, I am sorry I wasnt able to wee you this time. But In order to fulfill the duties of a marquis which I received from the King, I have worked very hard so far to support the lives of the people. At any rate, I dont have any more funds at hand.


    That man talked with sarcasm without hesitation.


    It was us that said we wouldnt give money when entrusting you with that discretion, so to tell us that was an unskilfulint..


    (Minister)Marquis Yuki-dono, how impetuous are you despite being the groom of Seraria?


    One of the minister started to attack the Dungeon Master Yuki-san.


    (Yuki)Yeah, so let me apologize here this way. I amcking in capacity, but I want you to show me a sample. If someone brings 300 ves with 300 white gold coins, if he can do more than what Ive done here in two months, please introduce him to me right away. Let me take him as a reference by all mean. Or maybe minister-dono, may you be able to show it to me?


    (Minister) N-no, that thing.


    The denounced minister made a face crushed with bitterness.


    Yes, nobody owes him.


    Rather, all the members in this ce had been borrowing from him.


    A loan the size of the country


    (King)It is nice to meet you. I have also heard the circumstances of this ce from Seraria.The Grand Master of Riteas Adventurer Guild headquarters hase to this ce to assess this Dungeon, its a justified measure. So instead, should I have your seat removed minister?


    When Otou-sama said so, the ministers face who hadined becamepletely blue.


    (Yuki)That point is right. Today is the third day of the assessment. It has just begun. The Grand Master is interested in this life, he rised early to work and enjoyed doing various things.


    (Seraria)Well, that being the case. Lets move on to the main suggestion, what is your exnation for this ride17)?


    (Yuki)Haa? In the meantime, goods sent individually from Ritea and Seraria were used effectively in the reconciliation with Gai. Is that a problem?


    (King)Ab-about that its good!! The problem is why have you held war against Ritea and then retreated!!


    Abruptly came up a big sore spot.


    Well, this time we came to ask about the responsibilities that lies in the battlefield against the hardliners of Ritea, but the battle was a victory under themander Serarias leadership.


    As a result, the hardliners lost their position and retired superbly, saying they had angered Seraria, an opponent with overwhelming strength. Their private properties were confiscated as a mean of apology towards Seraria. Roshuru then used that inpensation towards Gai.


    The total value of the hardliners personal property amounted approximately to 30 000 white gold coins.


    Its about a fifth of the annual national budget for one year.


    The dispute this time with Gai was due to a strategy from the Demon King. But the damage which each other suffered were as such.


    However, neither of the countries wanted to givepensation, it fell into a vicious circle.


    Seraria gave me money and I was able to use it freely to that end.


    After Gai had receivedpensation, they also sent their ownpensation and used their legal tools to solve the tension.


    (Seraria)Indeed, Otou-sama, onee-sama18), the ministers, you would like us to kill Lulu and for the hardliners to keep their regime so that the three countries could remain in a situation of war?


    (Seraria)Well then, shall we get back the reparation that I gave to Gai first? Thats why I have handed the money over to the country, but indeed to have expected war..People would then be sent to Ritea with Lulus head and Roshuru would then immediately entered in a state of war.


    The ministers who intend to squeeze attention andpensation from this Dungeon were pale, as they originally were the one putting the country in danger.


    The ministers and us to a certain extend, wanted to use theck of the feudal lords self-awareness..19)


    It seems that it was instead us thatcked awareness.


    With Serarias attitude, the three countries could have entered war at any moment. But that girl instead chose to take such actions.


    (King)You dont have any objections? Then, lets execute Lulu in this town at once first into to enter a state of war.


    (Aria)Theres something that make me wonders, I know that you sheltered Lulu-sama here and that you sent her to Ritea. However, in Serarias story, it was like Lulu-sama was still inside the Dungeon?


    (Seraria)She is now. As an apology, and for our reconciliation with Ritea, Lulu has also married my husband. If I send Lulu that serves at the proof of the reconciliation back, the current Holy Woman Alshtail-sama will instantly bring trouble.


    Its bad, beyond problematic.


    No way, how did Lulu-sama marry Yuki-san as well.


    If you want to condemn the face of this Dungeon, it can be publicized as a mistake that helped Ritea.


    But to say that Lulu-sama is married, the importance of this Dungeon for Ritea must be considerable, and now it wasnt possible to y a wrong card..


    (King)Did you understand? So now, lets proceed to take Lulus head


    (Aria)Wait, just wait!! Seraria!!


    (Seraria)What, onee-sama?


    (Aria)Your responsibility doesnt matter!! So stop the Lulu-samas execution!! Our country doesnt want war!! All right, otou-sama!!


    I would use that momentum and ask father for consent.


    (King)Well, I dont care this time. However, for acting independently theres a punishment and wont be any reward. Is everyone okay with this?


    The ministers shake their face up and down on the spot.


    (Seraria)What, and now you dont want to give us a reward?


    Seraria looked disgusted.


    (King)Ahem. Then, we will proceed to the inspection tomorrow. However, Seraria Theres still another case with my son-inw.


    (Yuki)With me? Not with Seraria?


    (King)Umu. I was worried about how Ritea would react this time, but there is nothing wrong with Lulus marriage already.


    (Seraria)What do you mean?


    (Yuki)Do you understand that this time, you got arge amount from Seraria and that you have reconciled with Gai?


    (?)Yes thats true.


    (King)However, this concerns the face of the country Gai. No matter the scheme from the Demon King, its Roshuru that opened hostilities first and went to war with them. In the end, we just dropped our head and paid a lot of money.


    (Seraria)Oh, and you think Gai would be rude to the other countries and not respond with a gift?


    (King)Well, I was entrusted with the princess from the country Gai.


    (Yuki)I have an incredibly bad feeling.


    (King)The seventh Princess, she has been sent to our country as the return gift. In return for the gratitude of us foreign countries..


    (Seraria)Is your real intention to get rid of a nuisance?


    (King)It is some difficult topic to speak of. It would be untactful to have one of the minister take her as his bride.


    (Seraria)The seventh Princess It is troublesome to deal with knowing the circumstances of Roshuru, and if not deal well it would break the trust with Gai?


    (King)Lets see, for other side its a loss that doesnt itch. After all, the seventh princess already has no position anymore within her home country Gai.


    (Seraria)Yeah, she is the seventh. Her brothers and sisters will seed her position. It is a seriously troublesome payment.


    (King)Then, son-inw!! For not understanding the detailed circumstances of Roshuru, following with Seraria for weing Riteas biggest heavyweight Lulu-dono. Son-inw will have to take care of the Princess, lets convince Gai!!


    (Seraria) No way, are you bringing someone else in?


    (King)Yes!!


    When Otou-sama answered, Seraria stepped towards him in a tremendous manner.


    (Seraria)Kuso oyaji!! Shineeeeeeeeeeeeeee!20)!


    I understand Serarias feeling, but I would be troubled if they dont ept it.


    Would it be up to Yuki?


    Ah, could it be taken as a little revenge?


    ==========


    Afterword of the author


    Yet another bride.


    Well, more details and whether she will be under house arrest is another matter.


    In a sense they were able to tie with Gai. Lol.


    (Face: Sorry everyonein to Antheor in thements to let him know how much you hate missed him)