I Got Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble Destined for Getting My Punishment, but Since I Got Married to My Favorite Final Boss Heroine, I Shall Use My Knowledge of the Original Game to Make My Wife Happy - 49

Chapter 49: An Audience With the Elf King

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“Welcome to the royal palace, dearest guests of Lycoris.”

A young elf who appeared in his early 20s was sitting on the throne. He looked a bit young to be a king. In fact, he looked even younger than Lycoris. I wouldn’t be surprised if this male elf was actually Lycoris’ younger brother. But I remembered his age was actually over 100… Was his appearance a bug….?

Nonetheless, his strength was exceptional, even in the original game. He was one of the strongest characters in the game. He was able to defeat his enemies in a single blow during the lost event. The lost event was basically an event where the player was doomed to lose from the start no matter how you tried to win it due to the enemy’s immense health points. It was a part of the game that I didn’t want to remember…

“My name is Veiron Rosegarden, the 120th Elf King. I heard you are the saviors of our beloved Lycoris. I’m truly grateful for your help. Thank you, Ike Hanbulg and Saintess Alisa.”

Veiron said so with a smile. Alisa returned his smile, but she showed no sign of wanting to speak. And so, I responded on our behalf. 

“No, we only did what we should’ve done.”

“Ah, despite being humans, you are truly humble.”

Veiron nodded in agreement.

“Human children tend to be uselessly arrogant… Honestly, I wish every human could be as humble as you, Ike.”

“With all due respect, I’m far from humble, Your Majesty.”

“Oh~ Come on now…”

The Elf King took it as a joke and laughed it off. I didn’t mind it. I didn’t care if he believed in me or not. He was free to believe what he wanted to believe. 

“You know Ike… Recently, I feel like you’re acting overly humble on purpose…”

Marsha-nee said in a voice low enough that only I could hear. As expected of Marsha-nee. She understood me well.

“By the way!!”

King Veiron suddenly leaned forward and exclaimed. I was a bit surprised. I never saw him acting like that in the original Fortune Lover game. 

“Lycoris never made any request to me! People say Lycoris is not very elven-like, but I find that part of her to be irresistibly adorable! You know, Lycoris is—”

He suddenly began bragging about Lycoris. I really didn’t expect this turn of events.

“Oops… My apologies. It seems I’ve talked a bit too much. I tend to lose track of time whenever I’m talking about my lovely Lycoris. It’s unbecoming for someone my age to get so excited, right? Haha~ Please, do find it in your heart to forget about it.”

King Veiron said so, compelling me to respond. 

“Your Majesty, I do have to say I completely understand your feelings. I also find my wife, Luna, to be extremely adorable! I always feel like time is running short whenever I’m talking about her good points!”

“I-Ike-sama?!”

Caught off guard, Luna let out a high-pitched voice. Even her startled voice sounded so adorable.

“Oh Luna, I’m only speaking the truth.”

“I-In that case, I-I also…”

She muttered, barely audible. That part of her was charming as well. In the first place, anything she did was adorable. Her cuteness made me want to cherish her. Her cuteness was an eternal and unchanging truth. Luna was the epitome of cuteness for me, so was Lycoris to King Veiron. Not being able to talk about our love for our favorite was truly a shame. At least, that was how I saw it. I hoped King Veiron could speak freely about his love.

“Hahahaha!! What an interesting fellow you are! I like you! Very well! Let’s talk about Lycoris’ cuteness some other time! I would love to hear about your wife as well, Ike-kun!”

“Fa-Father?!”

Lycoris exclaimed. She was greatly perplexed.

“Your Majesty! Yes! Please do! I would love to talk about how adorable Luna is with you!”

“Ike-sama?! Wha-What are you talking about?! Lu-Luna-sama! Please stop him!”

“Ike-sama wants to talk about how adorable I am..?! Ah… I’m so happy…♡”

“Luna-sama?!?! Pull yourself together!!”

Seeing Lycoris, who always remained composed, to be acting this flustered made me feel a bit pleased. It was good to see her acting her age for once. Well, not like I knew her real age. I meant it was nice to see her acting her physical age, regardless of her actual age. 

“Anyway, my love for Lycoris knows no bounds but alas, I won’t say anything more than that for now. Let’s talk some other time to our heart’s content, okay, Ike-kun?”

“Of course. I will be waiting for it.”

What an overwhelming parental love. I suppose this was what a true and dignified father was like. In contrast, Luna’s parents were practically non-existent in terms of love. Speaking of parents, I should start preparing for the arrival of the Olhein family. They might make their move sometime in the future. After all, Luna’s stigma as a cursed child had been resolved already now that King Gilga had acknowledged her and the archbishop had been exiled by Alisa.

“Well then, let’s stop with the formalities and move on to dinner—”

“Father!! Is it true that you’ve invited those worthless humans into this sacred royal palace?!”

A burly elf man barged into the room. Oh my, what amazing eyes. His glare was filled with hatred.

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