Heavenly Magician
Chapter 67: Real Disasters for Men

"I'm engaged to Shin."

"Ehh. Wh-wait!?"

"Ah, she's my fiance." I interrupted to explain, but Hilda suddenly stopped moving.

Heh. What's wrong.

He slowly turned around to look at me. I don't know what's going on, but his eyes seem completely dead now.

"What's!? You engaged?"

"Hm? Well, yea. Wasn't there an announcement about my engagement to Miku."

"My?"

It was like Hilda wanted to ask who they were. Perhaps he vaguely recognized the name.

I only told him about Miku, because it just so happened that Miku was also from the eastern continent.

"She is the Princess of Allent. Just like me, she was Shin's fiancee as well."

"What?! D-he's got two fiancees?"

"He actually has eight. Three of them are Princesses."

"EIGHT!?"

Hilde was completely stunned silent.

Hmm. I think he's surprised. Although polygamy was normal in this world, it was not uncommon for nobles or wealthy merchants to have two or three wives.

Apparently once a man in this world had a wife, he would only make other women as concubines. But people like me with many marriage partners are considered rare here.

"I. Well, I just. I wasn't expecting that. Sorry." Hilda muttered to herself with a slight frown on her face. I tried to wave my hand in front of her face, but she was currently completely lost in her own thoughts.

"It looks like there's a big job for your brother here huh?"

"Gahh! D-don't do that!" I jumped in shock hearing that sudden voice.

Kaori appears out of nowhere, posing dramatically. His breathing was heavy and restrained by his excitement.

Geez, can this girl not teleport or anything?! Well, I guess she's a Goddess rather than a girl, so she can show up as she pleases.

"Hey, young lady. You seem to be suffering from a case of one-sided love huh. And the target of that love is Shin, right?"

"eeep! W-What are you saying!? What's up!? Ha ha! WHAT'S!? So stupid! H-How are you doing!? How can you guess like that!?"

Karen pointed her finger at Hilda, and the girl automatically turned a crimson color.

What is. Why is he scared.

He's not possible. No. gabe. We have never even met! No way! Please don't. Don't say that!

I pulled Kaori aside and whispered to her.

"Wait a minute. Are you using some kind of holy power here? Did you shoot a ray of love that was invisible to her or something?"

"Don't be rude, Shin! I never interfere in this business! The young girl there already had love for you in her heart from the very beginning. Actually, I can see and smell it. This is his first love. Really amazing, isn't it?"

How it's so clear to you. Did I miss something? This is his first love, seriously!? So, what am I supposed to do here? I don't know what to do, and Hilda looks really awkward.

Before I could think of anything, Rin suddenly stepped in front of the poor girl. I really hope he won't fight it.

"Hildas. Do you love Shin?"

"eeep! I didn't! Erms. I didn't know she had a fiance, especially one as beautiful as you, Rin. Please forgive. I must make you sad."

"Quite the contrary. I know how you feel so well. I've been in the same position as you before."

Hilde, who was staring at the floor in embarrassment, slowly raised her head.

"When Shin was first engaged to Miku, I was just another person. I buried the love I had deep in my heart. But even so, in the end both Shin and Miku would accept me."

"I understand."

"That's why, I feel comfortable with you joining us as Shin's fiancee, Hilda."

"Wait!?"

Hilda and I shouted the same thing at the same time.

How did this happen!? What the hell is going on here!? I only accepted Asha and Chika as fiancees recently, so isn't this a little too soon to be added.

"Twelve!?" Hilde raised her voice in surprise. 

You just say it at will. I don't even agree.

"Popular as always, yes. Your brother is so proud of you."

"Please shut up." I glared at my idiot brother, who started whistling like a wolf.

"J-so you mean, she can only accept four more brides? And the woman after that will only be her concubine? W-If that is so, then I gladly accept! I will gladly be ninth, Rin."

"In that case, I will introduce you to the others. I'm glad that someone like you will join us."

"Thank you very much, Rin." Hilda said as she clasped Rin's hand firmly.

Wait, what just happened. Is my opinion not needed. Am I not important. Its bad. This is really bad. What can I do. If I say something now, it will only hurt her.

Marriage is more than love in this world, it also means deepening political and social bonds. I think we don't need to know each other, and it'll be fine for them because they're a society that nurtures love after a political marriage, but. Aghs! I don't know what to do, it's a weird upscale habit.

He is from the Royal Family. Maybe it was a politically motivated decision. But, no girl would want to marry someone she doesn't love.

The two girls started chatting again in front of my eyes. I was powerless to stop them, but luckily I didn't have to stop them.

"Now pairs of your horses, I can't just let this wedding go!"

"Grandfather!?"

The former King appeared out of nowhere, jumping with his hands outstretched with a serious expression on his face.

I'm a little worried this is gonna turn into "If you want my granddaughter, you've got to get past me first" sort of situation. That's not what I want.

"You're going to take the position of Princess of Palestine so easily? Fight me, prove your worth!"

Bingo. Well, I don't think anyone's gonna help him. But still, it's a favorable situation.

"You must accept this duel with honor. Show me your strength, defeat me, and I will accept you! Fight me now, Hilda!"

"Alright, Grandpa! I'll beat you."

Wait, what's really going on here.

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"Who opposed the engagement between Shin and Princess Hilda of Westin, raise her hand?"

Miku spoke up, but no one raised their hands at all.

"Then, we will gladly accept Princess Hilda as a kind spirit. She, like us, will from now on obey and make Shin happy, try to be a good wife and mother."

"Thank you very much! I'll work hard." 

Hilde shed tears as the other eight girls stood around her and clapped. While I don't know what's really going on.

There are ten people in this room. Me, my fiancee, and Princess Hilda. This is what they call a bridal conference, and the goal is to agree to my engagement to Hilda instead. Although, for whatever reason, I was instead sitting far away from the others.

"Come on. You guys are seriously gonna ignore me here?"Upon my comment, Miku turned around and frowned.

"Didn't you like Princess Hilda?"

"Well, no. I have no reason to."

"Then do you think he's unattractive?"

"Of course not! She's so pretty."

"Then his personality is wrong?"

"No. He seemed to be the hardworking type and gave his all for his Kingdom. Honestly, I'm really impressed."

"Is there a problem with his legacy?"

"No, not really. She's a princess like you, Hana and Airi."

"Then do you mind?" Miku finished her question and smirked.

"Ugh."

I looked towards Princess Hilda, only to find her blushing while staring at the floor.

It's true that I have no reason to refuse, but. I kind of feel like if I give up at this point, they'll rule me forever.

I could barely fight one of them individually. Polygamy sounded like a man's dream at first, but I realized that in the end it was a disaster for men.