Chapter 291. Harem Declaration (3)
There is no provision in the law of the Empire that forbids bigamy.
Of course, that didn’t mean that bigamy was allowed.
It can be said that it is because the social awareness of bigamy is so bleak that it does not feel the need to enact it separately.
A great emperor who had a strong imperial authority had several wives and was nagged at by his ministers every day.
So when I first heard that Schluss had declared a harem, my heart sank.
I could already see the arrows of criticism about to rain down on Schluss.
“Really. Rumors of eunuchs, I never believed.”
“Me too.
“What is this guy…”
“Hmm. Schluss Heinkel-sama is enough to set up a harem.”
I tilted my head at the rumors spreading and the chatter I heard around me.
There was hardly any swearing at Schluse.
Even if I heard it once in a while, it was a voice of envy, but never meant to criticize.
On the contrary, it was strange that rumors about her being a eunuch had spread until now, but now it’s understandable.
“How many people in a harem? Three?”
“Hey man. How could Schluss Heinkel-nim be so trashy? Of course there must be two of them.”
“I see.”
Of course, it seemed that if the whole truth was revealed, the criticism against Schluss would intensify.
The only thing that was certain was that public opinion was still in favor of Schluss.
So, if we were to attack first, the timing was right now.
I waited in front of the classroom just in time for Schluse’s class to end.
Shortly, Schluse walked out awkwardly, and I suppressed my laughter and ran to hug Schluse by the arm.
“Hmm. Schluss. I think class is over?”
“·······?!”
Schlus winced and shuddered in surprise.
I must have been embarrassed.
It was probably a decision made after a high degree of calculation to openly declare to live in multiple houses this time.
Perhaps there was some pressure from Emilia.
The wife of Schluss was also very important politically.
To the extent that there is no aristocratic family that does not covet it.
So when news spread that he had accepted a commoner from the kingdom as his main wife, the opposition from the nobles would intensify.
Of course, it would not be revealed from the outside, but behind the scenes, he might secretly plot to attack Emilia.
So it was clear that Emilia and Schluss Heinkel decided to play the ball.
Even before her marriage, she had decided to engrave Emilia as her original wife in the minds of her people.
I, Schluss Heinkel, conveyed to the nobles that I, Schluss Heinkel, had made up my mind about marriage and that there was no room for change.
“I-Iris. There are eyes that see here…”
“Why? Can’t I? I heard that they all admitted it neatly. Could it be that it was just a rumor?”
“Admit what…”
“The fact that you’re a prostitute who even has a lover and lays his hands on her saintess.”
“·······.”
So, I could never take the arrogant posture of stepping over the position of the royal family.
Before anyone else, she reveals that she is Schluse’s wife while preventing trouble by calmly claiming to be a concubine.
That was the meaning of this pioneer.
“No, so… Is it okay for a saintess to do this?”
“Her title of saint was given to her by the Holy See. So now that the Holy See has been temporarily disbanded, I am neither a saint nor anything.”
“Ah…”
“Now I’m in a body where I can meet men and get married. Of course, if Schluss wants to conceive…”
“Now, hold on. Shall we lower our voices or go somewhere quiet?”
“Why? Any special reason to hide our relationship? I don’t think there is any more.”
“It’s embarrassing…”
“Oh.”
I realized it only after forcing eye contact with Schluse, who was about to turn his head.
That his face was stained red.
It was an expression I never imagined I would see on Schluse’s face.
This man also feels a sense of shame.
This type of Schluss was unfamiliar and strange.
But watching Schlust wriggling awkwardly, not knowing where to put his fingers, with his arms clasped around my chest, made me feel weird.
I wanted to keep teasing you.
“Heh, hehehehe. It’s fresh. Schluse looks so embarrassed and doesn’t know what to do.”
“Why. Good?”
“I love it. I want to see it every day.”
“It’s a bad taste.”
“I don’t care what you sell.”
Schluss started to step towards the park in a hurry, but I never let go of his arm.
On the contrary, the more I tried to shake it off, the tighter I hugged it.
It was so much fun seeing Schluse’s movements become awkward as the area my body touches his arm widened.
The courage I had at the beginning was gradually waning, and I felt ashamed of myself as I felt the eyes pouring out from around me.
But every time I saw Schluse squirming along with his blushing face all the way to the tips of his ears, it got better.
‘I thought I was completely immune to embarrassing situations.’
I heard from Trie that Schluss even invited a dancer he hadn’t seen in the desert into his room.
Of course, it was a process to capture factors for the operation to proceed, but it must have been an embarrassing situation to others.
Why are you so shy now?
‘Because it didn’t go the way you intended…?’
Schlus panics when things don’t go the way he thinks.
If it was an expected situation, he would be able to suppress his shame as much as he could, but he wondered if embarrassment would cause him to blush like he does now.
However, that was strange as well.
This is about to happen. Shouldn’t Schluse have expected it from the time he made the harem declaration?
In that case…
“Schlus. Was that a mistake?”
“Uh, uh? What?”
“The Harem Manifesto.”
“·······.”
Schlus’s mouth shut tight.
That was correct.
A high level of calculation is a piece of sh*t.
Not all of Schluss’ bombshell remarks went the way he intended.
But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t pick it up rudely, saying he said it wrong, and he must have pretended to say it on purpose and tried to pass it on calmly.
Laughter burst out as I imagined Schluss, who must have tried to suppress his shyness and remain expressionless while pretending to be solemn throughout the class.
“Pu-up. Puch-heh.”
“Why are you laughing…”
“Chullus is so cute.”
“Me?”
“Sure. How cute.”
“·······.”
I stopped Schluse and faced him still.
I brushed Schluse’s messy hair once and touched his hot cheek.
He was a little relieved.
It occurred to Schlust that nothing had changed.
Looking at him, he was a man like a small puppy who kept getting worried because he was dangerous and anxious.
Perhaps Schluss will never change.
He is a mask that decorates the outside. No matter how many times he is replaced, his essence will not change even after eons of time.
Schlus was such a strong man.
Whether he was armed or not, Schluss was always a strong man.
But no matter how strong he is, he cannot overcome all adversity alone.
“Sometimes, Schluss. You can hug me.”
“There are many eyes to see…”
“That’s fine now. I’m sure no one knows that I’m Schluse’s lover. Don’t worry and hug me to your heart’s content.”
“You say something strange all of a sudden? Why do you think I would want to be hugged?”
“That’s because Schluse looks dangerous right now.”
“·······.”
Schlus always has a lot of worries.
We don’t know what other secrets she’s hiding, and we don’t know when she’ll tell us, but it’s certain that Schluss’ troubles aren’t usually serious.
I don’t know for sure what he saw in the dimensional rift.
I can’t fathom how heavy the breakup with the girl he loves to the point of choosing the curse of eternal life is for Schluse.
There’s not much I can do.
I just give Schluse a hug and reassure him that I am by his side, that an ally who only wants Schluse’s well-being is here from beginning to end.
I let go of Schluse’s arms and opened his arms wide.
That way it will be easier to hold.
“Rely on me. Melt all your worries in my arms.”
“Then… Can I confide in you…?”
“Of course.”
Prison.
The pupils of Schluse’s empty eyes shook slightly.
Then he took a step closer and hugged me tightly.
His strong arms wrapped around my waist and a pleasant pressure pressed me down.
I could feel him slowly loosening up for fear of breaking his ribs, which was lovely.
“Can I tell you anything?”
“Sure.”
“Aren’t you going to get angry?”
“Why am I mad at Schlust?”
“Then… I have a problem that has been bothering me lately…”
“Yes.”
“I don’t know how to deal with marriage problems…”
“·······.”
At that moment, I couldn’t help the smile disappearing from my lips.
However, Schluss, who buried his face in my chest, didn’t know that, and just continued to flutter.
“Occasionally whenever Emilia and Trier run into each other, the atmosphere is so bloody that it drives me crazy. Even though Emilia doesn’t directly tell the tree to cut it off, they’re secretly pressuring me these days. I think I need to start living, but then I feel like the whole day is going to pass because I go back and forth from house to house all day. I’m worried, really. Can’t we all get along well together? To be honest, at least once together… , It was a romance to do that.”
Does this man really want to die?
It’s like you’re seriously thinking about something like this.
I trembled my lips and forced a smile.
Schluss the god, death stabbed by womens