Viola and Primula.
Rest was almost attacked by the women he loved, but… he somehow managed to avoid the worst.
Hearing screams like those of a virgin, Viola and Primula’s parents… Rosemary and her husband, who were staying at the mansion, rushed over and stopped their daughters’ rampage.
“Listen, my daughters… premarital relations are a disgrace to the nobility. Absolutely not!”
“That’s right. Do you even have contraception?”
“Even though Rest-kun is reliable, he hasn’t even graduated from the academy yet. It’s not too late to solidify your position more.”
“At sixteen, the risk of miscarriage is high. I want lots of grandchildren… but it’s pointless if you die.”
The couple lectured the sisters from completely different perspectives.
A father who is completely against premarital relations, and a mother who thinks it’s fine as long as they use contraception.
Viola and Primula were sitting in seiza in front of them, heads bowed, listening to the lecture.
“Don’t worry, when the time comes, I’ll prepare some stamina boosters. I’ve given them to this man before, and he was really like a monkey then…”
“Airish, could you please be quiet?”
“Mugu…”
Albert covered her mouth from the side to stop her from revealing their marital activities so frankly.
Seeing that Viola and Primula were sufficiently remorseful, he turned his eyes to Rest, who was next to them.
“Ah… I’m sorry our daughters caused you trouble, Rest-kun.”
“No…”
Rest shook his head, straightening his torn jacket.
Honestly, it was a close call.
Rest and the sisters were almost naked. If they had arrived a few minutes later, all three of them might have lost their virginity.
He had resolved himself to marry them… but it seemed he needed a little more mental preparation to cross that line.
“I love and cherish both of them, so I’m not angry.”
“Rest…”
“Rest-sama…”
“Well, how should I say it… I’ll be prepared when the time comes, so please take care of me then…”
“…Maybe I should teach them contraceptive magic now.”
Albert pressed his fingers to his temples, his face as if enduring a headache.
They managed to prevent premarital relations this time, but it was only a matter of time before the next opportunity came. He probably sensed that from the three of them.
“Good grief… I’m looking forward to seeing my grandchildren too, but don’t give me too much heartburn. The international situation has been strange lately as it is.”
“Um… has something happened?”
The Magical Beast Sabnock was defeated, Marquis Aiger and Third Prince Rodel were killed, and the Lavender Barony switched to the moderate faction… the internal troubles that had been plaguing the Aiwood Kingdom for a long time had been mostly resolved.
Rest was more or less involved in all of that, so it was only natural that the King was concerned.
“Has there been any movement outside? Is the Geisel Empire preparing for war?”
“No… if that were the case, we wouldn’t be able to attend the party. The movement was in the north.”
Albert explained in a sighing, depressed voice.
“Recently, Northern Barbarians have been seen wandering near the border. They haven’t done anything yet… but the period of silence has been long, so it’s strangely ominous and we’re investigating.”
“Barbarians…”
The forests that spread to the north of the Aiwood Kingdom. The barbarians who lived there often came out of the forest and threatened the Aiwood Kingdom and the Geisel Empire.
One of the main reasons why a friendly relationship was established with the Empire, with whom they used to be at war, was their existence.
“They were sighted in Marquis Cattleya’s territory. His son is dealing with it, and a report will be coming soon.”
“Could it be… will there be a war?”
“I don’t know. But… if that happens, you’ll be called upon.”
“…I see.”
For better or worse, Rest is too conspicuous.
The main force following the Knights and the court magicians. The most promising of the young generation.
If the Aiwood Kingdom goes to war with the Northern Barbarians, Rest will surely be on the front lines as the main force on their side.
“Well, that’s it… not only about the daughters, but it would be helpful if you could be prepared for that as well.”
“I understand… I’ll keep it in mind.”
Rest nodded at Albert’s tired words.
(The mansion is completed, and the territory management will begin in earnest. Please, don’t let a war happen?)
Rest wished for peace from the bottom of his heart… but he still lacked awareness.
Although he himself would be extremely unwilling, Rest is loved by trouble.
There is no god who answers Rest’s voice wishing for peace.
If there is a god who cares for him… it must be the god of fate who loves pranks.
Rest’s wish was not granted after all… and then, three months later.
The Northern Barbarians launched a large-scale attack on the Aiwood Kingdom, and the flames of war once again fell on Rest’s head.