"... I'm finally done for today..."

Disappointed, it was Halfis who drowned on his desk to burn out.

In the past, having been treated coldly from around her as an incomparable Viscount Lady, she can be said to have emerged unparalleled.

Halphis is a direct disciple of Anisphere and Uphilia, since it was divided from the former Ministry of Magic and transformed into a Ministry of Magic that pushes for the study of magic and magic.

There is no reason why she doesn't give her status in the Ministry of Magic and Sciences, and she works hard with overwork every day while responding to the unscrupulous gestures from Uphilia.

"Mmm, mmm... Dear Uphilia, I'm too unscrupulous... it's time for the boulder to exceed my processing capacity..."

Halfis is never incompetent. Rather, the diligent nature could be said to be talented enough to push forward an understanding of magic that could be described as a new discipline, and the guts cultivated and the speed of rotation of the natural head because of the long period of cold treatment can be said to be commendable.

Indeed, the magic arm did not change dramatically where magic was introduced. As a wizard, Halfis would be quicker to count from below. The problem is the environment where she can't show her true worth until now, and she now acts like a fish who got water.

But that's why if you come down without a break from work, there are limits to how Halfis can be described as a talented woman in this field. And what she was having trouble with in her current position was her position.

"After all, if you're a Viscount Lady, you're worried about the eyes of the elderly..."

Ha, and the exhaled sigh dissolves in the universe and disappears.

The Nebles, the house of Halphis, are the Viscounts. Its status is inferior when viewed as aristocratic.

No matter how capable Halphis is, the people who support Halphis are much older than Halphis in terms of age and title.

That's not why someone stands out and says something to Halfis. Still, it was under heavy pressure for Halfis. Originally, Halfis is not a man of conscience.

"... tired"

Leave your back on the back of the chair and exhale several sighs as you place your back of your hand to cover your eyes.

That's when I heard the sound of knocking on Halphis' office. Halfis immediately corrects his posture and turns his gaze to the door.

"Go ahead."

"Good day, Halfis"

"Dear Marion!?"

It was Marion who came into Halfis' office. Halfis touches the sudden appearance of his fiancée if his forehead is not disturbed aggressively.

Halfis and Marion both have seats in the Ministry of Magic. However, because the departments in charge are different, they do not meet each other on a daily basis. In order not to confuse the public and private sectors, they rarely looked at each other in the Ministry of Magic.

"What's wrong? Dear Marion."

"Ah. Actually, you had to talk to Halfis... it's hard to decide just because of my presence..."

"Is there a problem?

Halfis groans with an unexpected frown. Recently, my busyness is just swelling up and bothering my head, so I get a hypersensitive reaction.

Marion scratched her back of the head with her hands as she said to Halfis like that.

"I'm in trouble, I'm in trouble. But I can't say enough bad stories. I'm confused myself..."

……

"I was wondering how you cut it out...... Halfis"

"Yes?"

"When we talk about you marrying the Count Anti family... what do you think?

"... Yes?

Halfis blinked at the words from Marion, which he hadn't thought of.

So you're here to talk to me because you can't make your own decisions?

"Sorry, Dear Anisphere..."

"I, myself, wanted you to consult me..."

All of a sudden, I received a report from Halfis asking if I could get some time because I had a consultation, and I immediately called the two of them out of the palace through Ilaria.

I'm not that busy right now. If Halfis and Marion were in trouble, I wanted to talk to them. If it's true, I wish Yufi was there, but you're still busy today. It's late to go home.

"Uh, I mean, Marion was supposed to inherit where your brother would inherit the house? That's what we're talking about, right?

"Yes, my brother would have inherited the Count Anti family if it had been."

Yes. It was the home situation of the Count Anti family, Marion's house, that was bothering the two of them.

Marion was originally scheduled to enter the Viscount Nebles family in Halfis, the fiancée whose parents had decided on each other.

"Your brother's from the former Ministry of Magic, too?

"Yes, I am now transferring to the Ministry of the Spirit"

"Why is that giving up the Lord to Marion again?

"My brother said it out. Because I am more kind to the royal family. He said it would be better for Count Anti to welcome Halfis there as his wife."

"Hmmm......"

I don't know what you're trying to say, but I don't.

The two, Marion and Halfis, can also be described in a way as direct disciples of me and Uffi.

If those two are going to be the next Counts, that may be desirable as a home. It means you can be kind to the royal family.

"But your brother was originally going to inherit, wasn't he? Are you sure?"

"Yes...... It's for Halfis. It's a big deal."

"Halfis's?

"Yes......"

Halfis is shrinking small, frowning like he's in trouble.

Marion continues to sigh with his hands around Halfis shoulders like that.

"Halfis is currently no exaggeration when it comes to executive roles in the Ministry of Magic. But Halphis is still young. And the status is not commensurate with the position of the Viscount. I was wondering if it would be better to welcome a former Magic Ministry elite into our home."

"Your brother mentioned that?

"My brother was in a neutral position in the former Ministry of Magic, but he was still a serious believer in the Spirit Faith. Even if I don't deny magic, I still have a lot to eat. Instead, I want to do research and organize materials in the spiritual ministry and get off the surface stage, and I'm smiled out..."

"That's okay, you're the next winner, right?

"Me too... Honestly, I have a bit of a headache..."

Exhales softly as Marion holds his temples.

"I'm never saying it without thinking about it, either, brother. It's out of the house where my older brother was planning to welcome his fiancée into the spiritual faith. I've lost quite a bit of my place in this one..."

"Ah......"

"We're good friends, but I'm the one who got in trouble here."

"Marion is the closest thing to the royal family right now, and your brother feels I'm not good at one way or another?

"And Her Majesty Queen Uphilia, too, right? It's a good edge for the house, so he insisted it would be better to stand there. My fiancée's maid also once said that it would be weird to marry the Count Anti family in the present circumstances anyway..."

That's also a convincing story about how Marion is going to be in trouble again.

Although I and Uffi cause it to make me look subtle too. Your brother must have felt safe to inherit if we hadn't been flashy.

"What would your brother do if he didn't inherit the house?

"I'm saying I'm leaving the house. For once, he says he'll only leave his name..."

"But it doesn't even inherit territory, does it? If the income was from the Ministry of Spirits, you'd get a good salary... but it doesn't mean you're going into your fiancée's house as a son-in-law, does it?

"Yes......"

Hmm, what a bad sitting story.

If that happens. Furthermore, Marion's brother has no territory to inherit, assuming he has a child. This becomes suspicious if you are only the son of a nobleman and your position as a nobleman is guaranteed unless some brother can also stand for merit.

If you do not inherit territory, or if you do not succeed and inherit that status from your parents, etc., your child will no longer have a status as a nobleman. In other words, it becomes a child who is a nobleman's child but has nothing to inherit as a nobleman.

Because noble sons of these troublesome positions are neglected. Nobility is a creature who cares terribly about face to face and his place. That's why it's so thriving to marry or enter the other person's house if you can't stand that...

"Then, as planned, I told Viscount Nebles that it would be better if I joined him as my son-in-law, but in our position, the Viscount or something would be wrong, my brother told me..."

"Uh..."

"I wanted to come up with an answer after a solid thought, but in fact there are many aristocrats who want to bring the fringe to Halfis..."

"Oh... do you have that problem too..."

"My father also said that as soon as this story was decided, I would give up my Lord's seat. Whether that's me or my brother. I already said that I am powerless to take the stage... and if I have the status, I can keep my voice even if I am a young man. That doesn't change either my brother or me. When my mother accompanies my father's will..."

"... as good as it gets"

I think and look with my arms around me. How do I solve this situation?

First, Marion takes the lead and welcomes Halfis as his wife. The reason for this is to set the house up by standing up with the current royal family, that is, me and Uffi, who have a strong relationship.

The problem is Marion's brother's position, which he was supposed to inherit. If you're going to leave the house convinced, including your fiancée, then there doesn't seem to be a problem.

If my parents are convinced, Marion doesn't have a problem. If there's a problem, is it Halphis?

"Have you told Halfis' parents this story?

"Looks like it was already done. When I'm married, the Viscount Nebles have no heirs... so if I don't have an adopted son to see, I'll give him back his status, too. Originally, there was nothing to worry about because it was a family of knights."

"I mean, I haven't rubbed both my parents and my house. I guess the rest depends on how you two feel."

"... yes, you will"

"Yeah, I guess I'm good then, huh?

If Halfis is attracted to her current position, I think it would be a good thing to get the status of Countess. It would be one beauty to say that Marion, who married Halfis, continued to protect the ever cold-treated Halfis.

If Halfis is capable of demonstrating his abilities to the fullest, then I welcome both Uffi and I with all our hands. Halfis is a direct disciple after all, but I think it's a good thing if you need him in a position to work hard.

"I appreciate Halfis, and I'm counting on Marion. I wouldn't be happier if the two of you would serve as the Count Anti family, not personally. But even Yuffi would want a supportive talent, wouldn't he?

"... Yes"

"It is true that the disappearance of traces from the Viscount Nebles family also annoys all sorts of people, starting with Marion's brother, who was supposed to be the owner of the Count family. Even the two of you know that makes me feel uncomfortable. That's all the trouble, and you're worried about whether we can really do it."

When I said that, the two men looked down together.

Good conditions. And then they say it depends on how they feel, and I think there's a lack of confidence in me that these two can't be instantly executed. Halfis out of anxiety for himself, Marion out of the pressure of expectations from around him. I think the specific gravity is different.

Two distressed people threw their voices from my back. That was Ilia listening to the conversation in silence.

"I support it, too"

"Ilia"

"I can't help you both empathize with your troubles. I just have one thing. I support it because that is in the interest of Master Anisphere and Master Uphilia. Your power will certainly help you both. So I can't help but hope that you can use that help."

In the wake of Ilia's words, the two men, who had slightly let their faces lie down, raise their faces.

Halfis and Marion, stared at the two faces again before I continued to take over Ilia's words.

"You should just bother me. They're expecting you, you two. But I'm not sure I have to live up to that expectation. Because Halphis, Halphis is more confident he can succeed than I am?

"What!? Well, I... I don't think I can"

"Then you can count on me. I'm a little hard without Halfis and the others. I just need Halfis and the others to help me. I don't think I said anything difficult. He listens, he thinks and moves for us. That's all I need. Then I'll help you both. Just like you wanted to teach magic, right?

I don't think we have to carry the responsibility of carrying the house alone.

I could certainly cause a lot of trouble to my family. But I don't think even the two families would suggest that it's just to their detriment.

"Besides, it could certainly bother you now. But you just have to grow up ahead and give it back as much as you can with it. Because we have a future as expected."

"... Dear Anisphere"

That's right. I, too, don't expect Halphis from anyone anymore, not just to be treated cold.

Maybe not right now. It may take some time. But it's not a situation where you can't even hope for help around you.

I'm here now because I've had the edge I've been connected to. That took me a while to sprout, but that's why I don't have to be pessimistic.

I think there is anxiety. I also think it's natural to worry about it. I can't say I'll ever succeed. Still, I had words I wanted to give to both of you.

"I'm sure Halfis and Marion will be fine. I can believe that."

That was my heartfelt word.

The two of you will remain silent in my words. It was Marion who opened his mouth first.

"Thank you, Sister King Anisphere. … I'm going to be ready, too"

"Master Marion?

"Halphis."

Marion deflects her gaze from me and turns back to Halfis. Seeing that serious look, it also calms Halfis' expression, which was puzzling.

Marion gently holds both hands of Halfis. Hold Halfis' hand so that Marion's hands envelop him, and Marion and Halfis face each other head-on.

"Let's get married, Halfis. I want you to set up the Anti family with me. I want to support you now. I want to use it if I have something I can use for it. I'm ready now."

"Dear Marion..."

"I still think it would be a good idea for me to go to the Viscount Nebles house as my son-in-law if I were to round it up. But if the position of Viscount Lady is going to make Halfis uncomfortable, I want to push your back. If I can gain the strength to protect you, push my brother away, but I want to be in charge."

To Marion's upright words, Halfis gazes aside.

Halfis squeezed his expression after he looked at me, wandering his gaze to get lost in something.

Turning again to Marion, Halfis smiled slightly.

"... Honestly, things changed and I was confused and wondering if I could really stay like this. I'm just a Viscount Lady, and a while ago I was told I was falling. There's really nothing to be proud of..."

"Yeah."

"... but right now, I'm working very hard. I think I'm going to like myself. It was so fun and fulfilling. So, so, Master Marion. Can I try my best? I want to be the kind of person who can be recognized by me and all around me."

Oh, of course.

"... it's me, okay?

"I've never thought of anything but you."

In response to Marion's words, Halfis turned bright red in his face.

I look out, and I wonder how I reacted. Then I look at Ilia. He got his index finger up and winked like a prank.

Unusual, I also returned the wink and took my index finger to my mouth.

The two of them came back from their own world until Yufi came back out of the palace and rounded their eyes on how they were doing. Until then, they had been holding hands together.