Chapter 18: Second Fake Marriage (Ch-18)

My main idea for now was that since demon domain and human domain were at stalemate, I would better the economy and then create a better army to fight against demons. If I put her as the ruler, she would become my puppet but I’ll also teach her ways to rule the country so when I leave this world, the country wouldn’t collapse.

 

It was a win-win situation for both of us.

 

“But what if the public becomes enraged and starts revolting?”

 

“It won’t happen if you marry me. You will be the queen and I’ll be the king. I have support of The Grand Order so people would see me as someone credible. I’m also married to Historia so that would also solidify my credibility. The marriage would obviously be fake since I have plans to disappear after the demon lord dies.”

 

“Wouldn’t it be too sudden?” Marie was still unsure.

 

“Currently public opinion of Mira is not that good. They’re only letting her slide because she managed a stalemate with the demon domain. We just have to achieve something more than that.”

I knew exactly what we had to do. Salt was the weakness and it seems like the oceans aren’t really utilized how they should be.

 

“I want you to learn archery from now on and focus on it extensively. If Mira has reached stalemate, we will take territory back from the demon domain. That way, we would be loved by the public. Add in my points I mentioned earlier and we will have an easy ascension to the throne. Marie, do you know what is the best fort for a ruler?”

 

“One with many magic seals and tall, hard and thick walls?”

 

“No. It’s the affection of people. Even if you have the best of the forts, if you don’t have love of people, it’s worthless. That’s why you have to focus on archery. We will win the affection of the public not from this nation but of the entire continent. This will change their perspective on those without magic.”

 

I think bow and arrow with salt on them would work perfectly fine. If the army of demons was around 100K demons then I think it’s best to expect smaller armies of a few thousands in every occupied country. Taking a country back would take a few months to maybe even a whole year since I don’t want to go out and destroy everything using some SSS rank magic. I have to improve the reputation of magicless people too. I have to ask that guy to join in too.

 

Now we have Marie, Leanna, Historia, Sasaki, Keshi and those women from back then in our team. I think it’s good to have so many women in a platoon that will win territory back from demons. A world where women are seen as nothing more than baby making machines and bargaining chips, it would make things much better. People’s opinions on women will change too. 

 

I don’t think 30 people can go against an army of maybe 10K despite our overwhelmingly better weapons. I wonder if I should ask more magicless people to join in. I’m not that good with public speeches though.

 

“But what would I do when you disappear? Historia and I would not be able to marry anyone for 7 years.”

“It’s a small price to pay.” I gave her consolation.

 

“You…” She was in utter disbelief at how easily I said that.

 

Now this will be my 2nd fake marriage. I should tell Historia about it.

 

I walked over to my study table and started writing a letter to Historia explaining how things went down. I wanted us to be on the same page since I trusted her a lot more than I trust Marie. I explained how I met her, what plans we have and how we will move forward.

 

“So… we are engaged?” She asked and I nodded.

 

“I don’t have a ring so maybe later. But our main purpose is equality for magicless people.”

She nodded. She seemed excited but didn’t show it. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that she was a woman in the middle ages.

 

Technically I have 2 fiances but I have not a single actual lover.

 

Mom… I’m not sure if I should be grateful for your teachings or not because a part of me feels used by my own morals. 

 

“So who is the primary wife and secondary wife?” She asked and in all honesty, I had not a single clue on what that meant but the fun part was that I didn’t care either.

 

“Both are primary. I don’t care.” I replied.

 

“So, whose kid will ascend the throne after our death?”

 

“Kids? Our marriage is fake. I’m not doing anything. My job is to get rid of the demon lord and leave.”

 

“So you want me and Historia to be sacrificed for this?”

 

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“Precisely. I’m also a sacrifice. I was torn apart from my country, my parents and everyone. All of them are still alive but I can’t see them till I defeat this demon lord. We will be saving millions of lives so just bear with me and I promise it wouldn’t take that long either.”

 

If I’m able to recreate a semi automatic gun, I think even 30 of us can easily kill the entire demon lord’s army. But I was never into guns so I have absolutely no idea on how to make one. I just know that we pull the trigger which ignites the gunpowder which launches the bullet at high velocity. I don’t even know if it’s right or not.

 

“But how are we going to do such a tremendous job that even the queen hasn’t been able to accomplish?” Marie asked with a confused tone.

 

“Well I have no idea… just kidding. We will lure them into smaller groups and then kill them. But don’t worry about that yet, focus on archery.”

 

“I don’t trust you but I can’t deny the fact that The Grand Order being by your side does make me want to give you the benefit of the doubt.”

 

“Ouch… I saved you and you say this? I’m hurt.”

“Are you though? I’m not stupid either. You are just going to use me and then throw me away when my work is done. You’re definitely hiding many things from me even now. I wonder if Historia even knows everything about you but I highly doubt that.”

 

“No one knows the real me. But it’s best to keep it that way. I don’t want to cause trouble y’know.” I replied with a small smile on my face.

 

“I think you’re really twisted but you still saved me so I think I am indebted to you.”

So now I have Marie by my side. I’m not twisted. I’m just going by whatever is taught to me because in reality I’m nothing more than a book that walks around. I’m just applying whatever I’ve learned so far for the first time so they come off as textbook-ish and maybe ‘twisted’ to her.

 

“So you really have never done anything with Historia?”

 

“Nah. Never.” I would’ve but she isn’t into me. Who am I kidding… I’m too shy and awkward when it comes to anything remotely romantic that even if we were really dating, I would’ve never taken the first step. That’s why I prefer older women who can take a lead and are mentally mature.

 

“I see… Are you even a man then?”

 

“That… yes. Of course I am.”

“Yet you can’t get a woman to love you?”

 

“Now you’re just attacking me.”

 

“Maybe do something about that twisted mentality of yours. You act cute but behind that you’re probably just as bad as the demon lord.”

 

I had no answer to that for now. I was basically planning a coup d'etat, using people as pawns and murdering people like it’s my job. But it was all for the greater good.

 

“So where will you go after killing the demon lord?”

 

“Somewhere far away. I can’t tell exactly where.”

“There you go again with keeping secrets.”

 

“I just can’t tell yet.” I replied and Marie grabbed me by my collar and pulled me closer. 

 

“You better keep your promise and save this world.” She said and I just nodded.

She didn’t have to pull me in for that. But we were too close so I moved away quickly. Had I looked at her for 5 more seconds, I would’ve fallen for her. She had pretty shoulder length baby pink hair and gray eyes. It really suited her. But I can’t think of such things.

 

She is way more bold than I had expected. I think she feels comfortable around me simply because I’m attached to the Grand Order and not because she believes I’m a good person.

 

“I’ll be sleeping over. I can’t go back to my own dorm, it’s too far away.”

“Fine, I’ll sleep on the floor.” I said but she pulled me on top of her.

 

“Well no.” She smiled and wrapped up in a blanket. It’d become a big problem if I end up falling in love with her. She cuddled into me and smiled.

“I think we should be a bit more scandalous when I leave your dorm tomorrow and announce our relationship that way.”

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