Um, Master Al, are you going to marry me?
"Marriage or engagement?" According to the custom in Brillia, most men get married after the age of fifteen. That's why I can't get married when I'm twelve. "
"But, to get engaged is to be married, isn't it, Master Alphonse?" Congratulations, who are you talking to? ”
"Huh? I don't know yet." Banage is looking for the lowest possible target with an army that can send reinforcements to a small group of nations when the Soma kingdom reaches out to them. I think we should look for and consider where there are women of marriageable age in aristocratic houses that suit them. "
"Well, somehow, you're calm. Normally, don't you care more about the other person?"
"I see? I think this is quite normal."
I agreed to a banage on marriage.
Hearing that, Metia and Hannah were surprised to hear that.
As I told Hannah, my marriage is about to end.
For now, it seems like we'll be able to talk about it in the form of getting engaged.
It is true that it is not strictly a formal marriage, but the engagement also has a sufficiently great significance.
That's the basis for the reinforcements.
None of this has anything to do with the opponent, and we can't call in regular reinforcements or send out troops.
However, if there is a connection, it is also possible because the engagement is okay.
If the situation is such that we can send our forces to each other when we have to, the factions on the other side will also be helpful.
When factional fighting develops, armies come from outside the country.
And it's the same with us.
At present, the most important thing to be aware of is the possibility that the Somali nation will come to a small group of countries, but other than that, this engagement is worthwhile.
It was about a power struggle within a group of small countries.
Until now, the Orient nation has existed to compensate for the weak side of force with diplomatic force, but if there is a possibility that reinforcements from the powerful noble family in the great country of Brillia may arrive at any time, it will be difficult to be attacked by that alone.
Banage isn't just trying to help me with my marriage because she knows me.
Banage means nothing but protecting the country.
Well, that's why in a few years, you'll be having my wedding, Hannah.
"... what? What am I doing at Alphonse's wedding?"
"That's right, because this story has a military significance, and it has something to do with the preaching of the Church of Barca. Some of the terms of the marriage are that the Barca Church can be preached in the territory. Then what are you going to do without a wedding in that Barca church?"
"No, but is it okay for me to be involved in Master Alphonse's marriage?" After all, the opponent is a historic aristocrat, right? I can't, that's not true. You're too nervous to die. "
“What are you talking about? I'm sure Hannah can take care of this Vulcan church. What are you going to do about it? Besides, I still do weddings sometimes, so I just have to do them as usual."
"I can't do that." If someone thinks I'm being rude, it's going to affect Alphonse's reputation. Besides, what should I do with what I wear? The clothes I'm wearing are for the general public to laugh at. "
"... okay, let's get ready now." Hannah is going to teach Aye manners again every day. Be prepared to learn the practices of both the Brillian and Orient countries to obtain high ratings from both perspectives. Do you understand? "
"Huh!? That's too hard."
“It's okay, we have time. Fortunately, we have three more years, and we can do it every day. Also, let's prepare things to wear and decorations from now on."
I certainly thought Hannah had a point.
Weddings are absolutely necessary in the Barca Church, but that doesn't make them any less highly regarded.
Rather, I need to improve my opponent's reputation at my wedding.
To do this, we may need to prepare now.
Well, three years might be a short preparation period.
It's not just the church.
Married to an aristocrat.
I don't think the family will come alone.
I don't know how long it's gonna be, but the valet and guards are coming with us.
Then you have to be careful where you stay.
No matter how careful you are with the courtesy of the church at the wedding venue, it's no good if you're rude at the place you're staying.
In that case, other than Hannah, I need to learn courtesy so that I can accept any nobleman who comes.
I think we need to have all the equipment that is acceptable to the nobility.
Let's talk to Laura.
With her experience as a high-end whore and her experience as a senator, Laura would know more about what to look out for when welcoming people from other countries while giving them the character of an Orient country.
I'm going to be busier than I thought.
So, in preparation for my marriage, I decided to give a lecture in New Barca to improve my technology to entertain a significant number of people.