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Taste of Love

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However, that is the story for common citizens. Noble marriages happen early.

All three of my older brothers are already married, and generally, most nobles marry by the age of twenty. One of the roles of nobility is to pass down the bloodline. This is because, in practical terms, the manifestation rate of mana and magic aptitude is determined by bloodline. Therefore, every noble household should marry early. Even based on the information I’ve gathered since coming to this village, this general idea hasn’t proven wrong.

“Now then, the remaining point… what about species-wise?” (Elt)

I asked cautiously.

In this world, many human races live together, and discrimination is not permitted. This is also written in the charter of the World Union. All human races are to be treated equally. That’s also how it’s taught in noble education. But in reality, it’s hard to say for sure. The possibility of implicit distinctions or discrimination being widespread isn’t zero. Especially when it comes to romance and marriage. It’s a delicate matter…

Anaria and Naru looked at each other.

“Nya, there’s nothing around here that would really cause a problem like that, nya.” (Naru)

“Zanzas prospers from trade, and the surrounding regions benefit from that. It’s a city where many races live together.” (Anaria)

“Hmm… That includes romance and marriage too?” (Elt)

“Same-sex is okay too, nya.” (Naru)

“…Is that so?” (Elt)

“It passed in the Zanzas council a few years ago.” (Anaria)

“At the time, I was up north, nya… It became quite the topic, nya.” (Naru)

I didn’t know that… Well, I hadn’t gone so far as to investigate the marriage laws of Zanzas, either. Probably, legal rights are recognized under city law. Zanzas is quite progressive. Though, in a way, that’s to be expected.

Church authority is weak, and Zanzas is an autonomous city. If the citizens want to make laws for themselves, they can. Zanzas has that right. It’s not something for me to say anything about.

“I get the gist. So, it’s a city with a high degree of freedom.” (Elt)

“But cheating is no good, nya.” (Naru)

“Cheating is not acceptable.” (Anaria)

“Well, yeah…” (Elt)

There are probably many thoughts on things like adultery or infidelity, but for now, that’s fine. First comes romance. Starting a relationship.

“I’ll ask plainly. Do you think there’s a problem with Lalatoma and Wood being together? I’m also… well, a bit troubled about it.” (Elt)

“Elt-sama is, huh…” (Anaria)

“That’s a little surprising, nya.” (Naru)

“Is it?” (Elt)

“Isn’t it the first time? That you’ve said you’re troubled.” (Anaria)

“…I think so too, nya.” (Naru)

Hmm, maybe that’s true. I’ve had things that troubled me before, but I always had a solution in mind. But this time, it’s genuinely difficult. If I interfere poorly, it could get messy… but if I do nothing, then… hmm?

Of course, I’ll ask Stella about it later too, but I want to sort out my own thoughts first. Also, Stella has a few hundred years of lag in this area. If she hears about this, there’s a real chance she might immediately go, “Let’s have them married at once!” and jump straight ahead. That’s honestly scary.

“If we set aside physical size and age, I don’t think there’s any particular issue…” (Anaria)

“nya, Lalatoma may look like that, but she’s actually quite old, nya.” (Naru)

“She’s lived for over five hundred years, right…? Though it seems she herself isn’t entirely sure anymore…” (Anaria)

It looks like institutionally and culturally, there’s no problem. As for age and such… well, that can’t be helped.

“What do you think, Elt-sama?” (Anaria)

“…Me, huh…” (Elt)

To be honest, I always figured a topic like this would come up from someone in the family eventually. But I expected the first one would involve Marcosias. Speaking of beauty, she’d attract a lot of men. Personally, I prefer her in puppy form. Much more lovely…

If she keeps standing on the public stage like she did during the festival, I expected courtship or marriage proposals would come in. I didn’t think it’d come from Wood’s side first.

“Lalatoma’s a good person. Despite various differences, I think they could get along well.” (Elt)

“Nya, I think so too, nya. Dryads are pure-hearted, nya. I feel like Wood-sama could handle it well, nya.” (Naru)

“She plays with us Nyaff Tribe kids too.” (Anaria)

“Nya, that’s also true, nya.” (Naru)

Naru laughed warmly.

It seems there’s no opposition. Well, politically speaking, strengthening relations with the Dryads is a plus… though I don’t want to be calculating. Still, if it’s true love, things could end like what happened with my mother…

Haah, how difficult this is… But it’s not something I can avoid. As long as I have a family, new encounters will keep happening. That said, I do feel a bit relieved. If your child isn’t popular at all, it’s kind of a downer…

 

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The discussion ended, and I returned home. It was good to hear such honest and valuable opinions. Stella hadn’t come home yet.

Today… must be the adventurers’ meeting. From dividing up the areas to giving lectures to adventurers, Stella has a fair number of duties. Especially those tasks that require unique adventurer instincts. We rely on her for those. According to Stella, in a few months the entire group should level up one stage. If that happens, things will get a lot easier.

“I’m home.” (Elt)

“Welcome back, piyo!” (Dia)

“Welcome back!” (Marcosias)

“Ugougo, welcome back.” (Wood)

Dia, Wood, and Marcosias were reading books on the sofa. Marcosias was in puppy form.

The book I could see from a distance… looked like one of those with fairy tales or folk stories. Not quite a picture book, but with plenty of illustrations. Easy to read.

“Piyo… I don’t get what this knight is saying, piyo.” (Dia)

“Which part don’t you understand?” (Marcosias)

‘Even if my parents tear me apart, my love for you will never stop!’ piyo.” (Dia)

“Ugougo, deep words…” (Wood)

This has become a timely topic. Depending on how things go, it could even be a landmine… I haven’t even sat down on the sofa yet. There’s no way I should interrupt here…

“Even during the play… I was wondering. What is love, piyo?” (Dia)

Dia pointed at the book with her wing as she asked.

“Love… that is, you see…” (Marcosias)

Marcosias… what kind of answer will she give?

“It is something as sweet as a melon, and at times as sour as grapes.” (Elt)

A romanticist. But I’d give that a perfect thousand out of a hundred. It’s just the right kind of answer for Dia and Wood.

“I don’t really get it, piyo.” (Dia)

“It’s something hard to understand.” (Marcosias)

“I see, piyo. It’s hard to understand, right…? But it’s like melons and grapes, piyo?” (Dia)

“It’s something mixed from the two… you see.” (Elt)

Such a gentle, soft expression. In a sense, you could say it’s a vague answer. But there’s nothing I feel the need to add. It’s as close to a perfect answer as it gets.

“Ugougo… I don’t really get it either.” (Wood)

“Onii-chan doesn’t get it either, huh…? Ah, but I know now, piyo!” (Dia)

Suddenly enlightened, Dia hopped down from the sofa.

What now?

“What’s wrong?” (Marcosias)

Even Marcosias seemed a little nervous.

So, she does take these romance-related questions seriously.

Dia spread her wings wide and declared with confidence, as if she had reached the truth of the universe.

“We’re going to actually make melon and grape mixed juice and drink it, piyo! That’s love, piyo!” (Dia)

 

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