Morning of the first day of marriage
I discovered an artifact from an ancient civilization called ‘Mamiya’…
Furthermore, found a lifelong companion…
Perhaps the most eventful day in my life thus far ended with revelry in the form of drinking and singing.
“If it’s about marriage, I recommend having a ceremony.
By utilizing the spatial projection technology installed on this ship, you can host various types of ceremonies, ranging from traditional to modern or even fantastical ones.”
Eve suggested…
Following her suggestion, Uruka-dono and I were turned into makeshift dress-up dolls.
That being said, we didn’t actually wear multiple outfits.
When ‘Mamiya’ deployed some of its armor, several drone-like flying spheres, different from what Keaton left behind, appeared.
As these spheres opened and closed some sections, the surroundings, and our clothing suddenly appeared to transform into something else.
It seems like they manipulate the concept of light arrangement, creating an illusion as if the actual scenery and clothing exist.
This was a bustling scene.
Mainly, the clothing and scenery inspired by an ancient nation called Japan seemed to enchant the Banho, and seeing Uruka-dono in her magnificent appearance moved everyone to tears.
Furthermore, the drones produced splendid music, claiming to rival even the royal orchestra…
With the excitement building, we set aside the complex matters of the future and the tales of struggles leading up to this moment and indulged in a grand feast.
For the samurai Banho, Uruka-dono was a princess he should serve, almost like his own daughter or sister.
So, there might have been some reservations about a proposal for marriage coming from someone like me suddenly…
In the end, he accepted and blessed it… which is more than I could ask for.
And now, I woke up in my personal room’s bed prepared in ‘Mamiya.’
Although it looks rugged, the comfortable feeling enveloping my whole body is simply pleasant.
It seems that while sleeping, there’s an ability to release muscle tension with subtle vibrations. After five years of sleeping outdoors and feeling joint pains, my body feels as good as new.
And when I looked beside me after getting up…
There was no Uruka-dono in their birthday suit… definitely not there.
Don’t underestimate me.
I, for one, am a proud virgin.
In fact, it has been five years since I had a conversation with so many people.
Although I managed not to stumble awkwardly, perhaps due to my royal blood, just speaking what needed to be spoken left me completely drained.
Furthermore, dealing with that ambiguous feeling, I was exceeding my limits in every sense.
Yes… Uruka-dono and I had only just met.
Although we’ve had the ceremony, and she’s now my wife, I want to start by maintaining a distance akin to friendship.
“Good morning. One hour remaining until the scheduled time.”
In the empty room, an emotionless voice resounds.
Different from Eve’s… it seems to be a system voice.
It feels like being observed by an unseen presence, causing a different tension than the one experienced during the royal palace era with the maids.
However, one must get used to such things…
“First, I recommend you get dressed up.”
From the walls of the room where nothing existed but the bed, a washstand, and a mirror emerged…
Using that, I got ready.
Following the guidance of the system voice, I headed to the dining hall…
In the middle of the hallway, I encountered Eve and Uruka-dono.
“Good morning, Master.”
“Good morning.”
“Um… Asuru-sama…
“Good morning, Uruka-dono.
Both of you… what do you think?”
I promptly decide to ask the women for their opinions.
The opinion I seek is none other than…
About my changed appearance that I had tried out.
Using items like a razor stored on the wall of my room…
Now, I have cleanly shaved off my scruffy beard and tidied up my hair.
Except for the attire I obtained here, I think I look similar to when I used to spend time at the royal palace, don’t you think?
“Um… it suits you very well.”
Seems like the reaction is quite positive.
Uruka-dono blushed, averted her eyes, and said that.
“I believe it significantly increases your cleanliness.”
On the other hand, Eve’s response is like this.
Well, that’s true, right?
“Uruka-dono, it truly suits you.”
Now, if one receives praise, it is a man’s duty to reciprocate.
However, the newly attired Uruka-dono was so beautifully and charmingly dressed that one couldn’t help but admire her, regardless of formalities.
The outfit itself was tailored to fit Uruka-dono’s physique, based on what Eve was wearing.
But, with a different wearer, can the impression really change this much?
Even the same attire, while worn by Eve, gives off a work-like impression. When worn by Uruka-dono, it feels somewhat sophisticated and incredibly charming.
Though there is a hole at the back, through which a tail with silver fur freely protrudes without any hesitation…
The glossy silver hair is neatly arranged into a spherical shape at the back of the head, secured with what seems to be a traditional decorative pin of the beastmen country.
With her hair down, she exudes nobility, but there is also a delightful liveliness that fits a young girl.
“Um… Thank you very much for your compliments. I am truly honored.”
Uruka-dono says so in a timid voice, seeming almost transparent…
The fox-like animal ears on her head and the tail protruding from her back have been moving restlessly, indicating a hint of emotional turmoil.
“Well then, shall we go…
Banho and the others are waiting.”
With an outstretched hand, I inform Uruka-dono.
Uruka-dono, along with Banho and her subjects, were each assigned a room in ‘Mamiya’ for an overnight stay.
It seems that Uruka-dono and I were given rooms in different areas out of ‘consideration,’ as Eve put it.
“Um…
Before heading in that direction, there’s a request I must make to Asuru-sama.”
However, Uruka-dono does not take my hand…
With an upward glance, she looked in my direction.
“What is it?”
A kiss, perhaps?
Thinking that way, I maintained a gentlemanly expression without revealing anything and asked as such.
Indeed, Uruka-dono’s request turned out to be something else.
“Um… regarding me, I would like you to simply call me Uruka if you don’t mind.
Now that we are officially married…”
She timidly confesses.
Ooooh! How cute! My dear wife!
Despite feeling the urge to embrace my new wife, who is about a decade younger, I refrain and respond cheerfully.
“Understood.
Shall we go then… Uruka?”
“…Yes.”
This time, Uruka took my hand, and we started walking towards the dining hall.
“I sensed some unsettling emotions from the Master.
It seems there will be a serious conversation ahead, so please be prepared.”
Her hair, extending down to her waist, emitted a myriad of dazzling colors…
Eve, whose expression remained utterly flat, drove the point home.