We truly owe you for what you've done.
Touya, you've saved my life-as well as that of our prince and princess.
No, you've indeed saved the empire itself.
I would like to repay you somehow.
Is there anything you desire?
No, it was just how events played out.
The results of happenstance, you know.
Please don't pay it any mind.
You haven't changed, Touya.
I tried to grant Touya a title in Belfast,
but he refused me in the same way.
Though getting him to accept my daughter was fortuitous.
Oh?
Then would you accept my Lucia as well?
If you were to wed the princesses of both Belfast and Regulus,
there could be no stronger symbol of both countries' alliance.
Um, listen...
May I speak?
I, too, agree with Prineess Lucia becoming Touya's fiancée.
I've already confirmed with her myself that she also desires this.
We also believe it would be a great conneetion
to secure the relationship between our nations.
Huh?!
What are you saying, Yumina-san?!
Of course, I've secured the agreement of the other fiancées as well.
Hey, hold on a second! How did it come to this?!
"Um" --So this has already been discussed in such depth?
Then let me ask once more.
Lucia, are you sure about this?
Yes, Father!
I'm so happy I could faint!
I've never been happier about anything before!
I will gladly go with Touya and become his wife!
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
Every time I spoke of my dreams, they felt closed off
Even that bird and that sky seemed monochrome to me
Yet you were there in my path, your eyes brimming with strength
Time then stopped, and deep within my heart something began to stir
Don't be afraid, and run forth
If we only have one life to live
Then be true to yourself, so you don't regret it
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
"Chapter 5 The Fifth Wife and a Newly-Founded Nation"
I'm going to be Touya's wife!
Good for you!
Congratulations!
I look forward to you joining us!
Now this is worth celebrating.
I'll have to ask you to wait until I'm 18 before I marry anyone.
Are you still okay with it?
That's no problem at all.
This means Regulus and Belfast can form an alliance of equal standing.
How does this happen every time?
Your power has grown great enough to sway the balance of power among nations,
so no one can overlook it anymore.
Is that why?
If someone with your power were to side with just a single nation,
it would be nothing but a threat to other nations.
L-I see.
By the way,
I think we should take this opportunity to officially announce Yumina
and Princess Lucia's betrothals to the public at home and abroad.
Although that means we'll need Touya to have fitting status of his own.
The issue of status still comes up here?
So after conferring with Emperor Regulus,
we have decided to cede portions of land from both nations to you, Touya.
What do you mean?
It's not a grant, but rather a cession.
You'll be founding a small nation on the border of Regulus and Belfast.
Huh? Founding?
So I'm creating a country?!
And we'll have you take the crown as the sovereign ruler of that nation.
Huh?! Me, a monarch?!
Well, we're calling it a nation,
but it's land without any residents.
The populace would only be those you bring with you.
However, as it would be an independent nation,
you would be free from intervention by other nations,
and you could set your own laws and do whatever you want with it.
That would solve the issue of your status,
and it would make you an appropriate fit to marry the princesses of two nations.
I don't think it's a bad offer,
but it's just too much, isn't it?
Though, now that I think about it,
these two have already laid all the groundwork for it, haven't they?
Well, I suppose it does mean I can obtain both status
and some land I can do whatever I want with.
All right.
I gratefully accept your offer.
So he's finally going to be a monarch, huh?
Our husband is amazing.
Right?
I never thought he would go this far.
I never thought I would, either.
What about the country's name?
Oh... Its name, huh?
Brunhild, I guess?
The Duchy of Brunhild.
Brunhild!
In other words, the warrior maiden!
Yes!
So would we be moving to this new country, then?
No, I wasn't planning on it.
That might be fine for now,
but I think we'll have to move there at some point.
Huh? Why?
Silly.
They're going to announce your betrothal to both Yumina and Lucia after this, right?
If you're still living here, it'll look like you're favoring Belfast.
Oh, right.
Then I guess we would have to go live in Brunhild, huh?
What to do...
Maybe I should teleport this whole mansion over there?
I think it's a good idea to leave this mansion as a base of operations in the capital.
It can be the Duchy of Brunhild Embassy.
Oh, yeah. I guess that's an option, too.
Though that would mean we'd need to build a new place to live over there.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Well? Lovely, isn't it?
Um, I thought something easier to move around in would be best.
Yeah. It looks good on you.
Th-Thank you so much!
Now you're one of us, Lu.
Oh, right. Lu-dono, what kind of home would you like to live in?
We were just talking about building a new home in the new nation.
A home?
Then why don't we build a castle?
A castle?
Yes. You will be the ruler of a nation, after all.
That sounds great!
A pretty white castle would be so lovely!
A castle, huh?
Uh, how do you even build one of those?
I knew something like this would come up!
Now is the time!
The time to show you what the Workshop can really do!
In addition to its mass-production capabilities,
the Workshop also has automated customization functions!
It can scan any target, customize it to your liking, and construct it for you!
So how do we actually go about building it?
We go to the site, czreate the parts aecording to the data,
and reshape the plot of land, then teleport the parts in and put them together.
It should be complete within three days.
The Workshop is amazing.
Once we have all the materials, we can start construction at any time.
Huh?
You mean raw materials for a castle?
Like marble and bricks?
In addition to that,
there's glass and lumber,
brass, iron, and other metals.
Silk, cotton, hemp, and other fabrics are all among the necessary materials as well.
We can't get all those!
Um, do all of those materials need to be new?
The materials are broken down and then reconstructed,
so using old stuff poses no issue.
In that case, there should be an abandoned castle in the northern region of the empire.
Of course! If we use a building that was once a castle,
it'll cut way down on the materials we need.
Nice going, Lu.
Yes!
Let's make the balcony big.
I want a training space!
--An indoor martial arts area, too! --We'll want a big library, too.
--The drawbridges should be big. --An indoor martial arts area, too! --We'll want a big library, too.
You really finished it in three days...
This is the power of the Workshop!
It's absolutely lovely.
Yes, it's wonderful!
I want to see the inside of the castle!
Go ahead. It's just as you all requested!
I'm going to go look at the training space!
Me, too!
My, what a splendid castle.
Keen'?!
My goodness.
I take my eyes off you for a while, and you become a monarch.
Talk about climbing the ladder. I'm more exasperated than shocked.
And you're marrying the princess of the Regulus Empire as well?
Must be nice living a life of comfort.
Did you come here just to make snide remarks?
Of course, the engagement announcement will come later, but...
My position will change based on whether Queen Yuel
gives birth to a boy or a girl.
Well, sorry to bother you while you're busy,
but I ended up being sent to this country as Mismede's ambassador.
Huh?
So I'm counting on you to find me a place to live.
Wait, hold on.
I thought you were the ambassador posted to Belfast?
I dumped all that on someone else.
It seems more interesting over here.
Seriously?
I'm tired from my long journey,
so I'll go get some rest.
Go ahead.
Oh, right.
That should do it.
Touya, what's that?
It's basically a key that opens a Gate.
Only those with permission can pass through it,
and it also records who's used it recently.
Wow.
Let's give it a try.
Renne, try touching that metal panel.
Like this?
Now state where you want to go.
Uh... The Belfast Mansion!
Well, now we know it works.
Wait, where's Renne?
Oh, Touya!
You have a letter from the palace.
From the king of Belfast?
Oh, oh, oh!
So you're the Mochizuki Touya everyone's been talking about!
Touya, let me introduce you.
This is the emperor of the Refreese lmperium.
Rig Rick Refreese.
I've heard all about you from the king of Belfast.
Uh-huh...
Let's get straight to the point.
I would like to forge friendly relations
between your country and the Refreese lmperium.
Normally, I would ask you to marry my daughter, but...
Your daughter...
I'll refrain, thank you.
No, I mean it!
Well, her partner has already been decided upon!
So on that note,
I hear construction of Brunhild's castle is complete,
so would you mind inviting us to visit?
You mean invite the rulers of other nations to see me?
Yes.
It's a good thing to build friendly ties between nations, isn't it?
And your real motive?
Even kings want to relax and let loose!
Hey!
Oh, boy. Looks like we're going to be busy.
Now, then.
Inviting them here is fine,
but where do we start preparing for them?
We can have our staff at Moon Reader fill in for our lack of staff.
Hmm, entertainment...
Maybe billiards?
Or bowling?
Ping-pong could be good, too.
I guess I'll have pinball and air hockey, too.
No way!
Ah, this feels great.
I'll need things like this for the kings and emperor, too.
Tonya, Touya.
This is a winning hand, right?
Let me see...
Wha--
Big four winds, all honors, four concealed triplets, single wait?!
Tsumo?
Yeah, it is.
That's a triple... no, quintuple yakuman?
And you're the dealer, so that's 80,000 from all!
Huh?!
Terrifying...
I should remember to never join a table with Elze.
Looks like I can leave the entertainment room to them.
That just leaves security.
I set it up so using attack magic within the castle would activate Paralyze,
but I want it to be more secure before bringing monarchs in.
Oh, Master, you have a visitor.
A visitor?
It's been a long time.
Tsubaki-san!
What are you doing out here?
Are you on a mission?
No. I am no longer a Takeda Shinobi.
I have made my way here hoping that I might be able to serve you.
Huh?
The Takedas have been ended?!
Yes.
Even though...
Even though you went to the trouble of saving them.
The new lord neglected the populace,
raised taxes,
interfered with other territories, and did whatever he pleased.
Kousaka-sama tried to admonish him,
but he refused to listen.
In the end, his land was taken away from him.
One of those foolish lords, huh?
So, the elite four of Takeda held a council
and decided we would like to serve Brunhild along with the rest of our clan.
I understand your situation.
Frankly, it would be reassuring to have more allies,
and I would be grateful to have the elite four of Takeda here, but...
Wait, hold on!
With the entire clan?!
Yes.
They are waiting outside the castle gates.
Um, and how many are there, anyway?
Including the children, there are 67 of us in total.
Sixty--
That's a lot.
Would that be too difficult?
No, I don't mind allowing them to live in this country,
but we can't afford to hire all of them to work in the castle like you would.
There's no need for concern there.
Members of Shinobi clans generally have side jobs as well.
We have the skills to earn a living.
I guess it's fine, then.
Long time no see.
It is!
Hey. brat!
Baba-san! Yamagata-san! And Naito-san, too!
I'm sure you've heard the story from Tsubaki,
but thanks for welcoming us.
We're glad to be here.
I was just looking for extra hands for our newly founded country.
Sure thing! Leave wars and guarding the castle to us!
Please don't suggest something so violent.
To think this brat's a monarch now, huh?
It might be a tiny country, but that's still impressive.
Just make sure you don't end up like our lord that got fired.
Oh, yeah, is Kousaka-san around?
I've heard he's very skilled.
He's pretty sharp.
Have you not met him yet?
No. But I wanted to ask him about some things.
I see. So you want to attract merchants.
We suddenly gained more citizens,
so I figure we'll need people who conduct business to secure everyone's livelihoods.
That's true.
No city can develop without people passing through.
The first step would be developing highways.
Modeling!
That completes the checkpoints, too.
Now that we have streets, I want some shops.
We'll need restaurants where travelers can rest,
and places where they can obtain information.
Your Highness, about the land to the south...
Oh, I'll be right there!
Lu-dono, it's time for lunch.
Lu?
Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't notice...
Are you struggling with this life you're unaccustomed to?
You shouldn't push yourself too hard.
Oh, no...
I'm learning a lot right now,
and I want to be useful to Touya, like all of you, as soon as I can.
Touya seems like he's busy again today.
Truly, being a ruler is hard work.
Things are starting to take shape now.
I'll be opening a new branch of Moon Reader here, too.
Oh, Your Highness!
Good afternoon!
Hello, good afternoon.
--We were quick, weren't we? --Yeah. Good job.
TO Llya!
Oh, Lu. What's the matter?
What's that?
A lunch box.
You didn't return for lunch, so...
Oh, that's right. I haven't eaten yet.
Um, I made it for you.
You did?
Yes.
I heard from Yumina that you like dishes from Eashen,
so I had Tsubaki show me how to make them.
I'm sure they don't look quite right since it was my first time making them, but...
Hey, this is good. It's hard to believe it was your first time.
Really?!
I'm glad to hear that!
Is something the matter?
Hmm? Oh, I was just thinking that you're cute.
Huh?!
Actually, I made dessert, too.
Wow!
Welcome to my entertainment room!
Incredible!
This is amazing!
Everyone, please make yourselves at home and have a good time!
This is truly an unbelievable sight.
Just a short while ago,
I would have thought it impossible to see all the monarchs
of the western nations in one room.
Now they're all playing games together.
TO Llya!
How do you play with this?
Oh, that's...
Have a match with us!
I'll have some!
It's getting late.
I've prepared one last form of entertainment for everyone to watch,
and then we'll be calling it a day.
Enjoy!
Those are called fireworks.
You're meant to enjoy watching them.
You often see them shot up during summers in Eashen.
Though we're technically not shooting them up today.
I'm setting off the chrysanthemums!
Touya, thank you so much...
I mean, there's a lot I've learned for the first time since coming here.
Things like cooking, as well as things about myself.
Since I met you, every day has been so much fun.
Lu...
It's a little late, but here.
Our marriage might still be a ways off,
but it's proof of our engagement.
I'm so HAPPY-
Now I can proudly call myself your fiancée.
I should have given it to you sooner.
Oh, it's nothing.
I bet we just look like friendly siblings right now.
There's no need to rush, though.
I'm sure that in time we'll look like lovers, and then like a married couple.
After all, we'll be living together in this country for a long time.
Every day is bittersweet
(Bubbly bubbly)
I might still blush when your eyes are dose up
Our love affair goes around with the 1, 2, 3 beat of I, My, Me, Mine
But “Look solely at me“
ls something I can't say; I want you to notice my jealousy
My hero glimpsed through a lens
I want you to take everything, even your flawed kindness
And fill me up with goodness even more
(even more)
Until I burst
My heart races and aches deep within because I love you
My love is rapidly rising, but, but, but, but
I can't help that we're in another world
Let's sing about this joyous occasion illuminated by the brilliant sun!
"Together forever!"
I may not be much, but I want you to hug me from time to time,
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill I may not be much, but I want you to hug me from time to time,
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill And if you're far away, that's okey-dokey
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill We'll live happily ever after!
We'll live happily ever after!