Chapter 47 — The Unspoken Truth

​Saalin, encouraged by Liani's bravery, also pressed Jay for an answer.​「Yes, Jay, I'd like to know the answer to that too.」​Jay stepped out of the water, not bothering to cover himself, and addressed Saalin first.​「Well, first, Saalin, when I decided to adopt you and Lena into my family, you thought you wouldn't be able to have a relationship with me, right?」​「Yes. ...A bit sad... I mean, Lena became your daughter and I was a slave, so regardless of how I felt, a slave would never be a wife to her master. And the Lena situation kind of complicated the matter, too.」​「I see. But Saalin, did I ever specify what you'll be in my family?」​「What do you mean by that?」Saalin asked surprised.​「I mean, a wife is also considered family, am I right?」Jay asked rhetorically. ​「Err... So you're saying I overthought everything from the whole start?」​「Yes, you did. And Liani, the only reason why you held back was because I'm engaged to your friend Lisa, isn't it?」​「Yes, you're right.」Liani admitted feeling a bit uneasy.​「And there you have it. once you guys have had y'all girl talk or some, I'll be in one of the rooms.」​「Um, Jay, wait—」 Iris called out.​Jay turned to face them, his body glistening with water, his expression perfectly clear.​「Iris, I never said no to how they feel about me. All I said was we need to think about it in a different room. That's all.」​「So that means—」Iris beamed before Jay cut her off. ​「...Sighs... Yah, yah. It is what you think it is. I'ma leave now.」​​Iris laughed triumphantly, having achieved her goal.​「Well, Liani and Saalin, you heard what he said! So what are you two going to do?」​「Wait, you don't mind?」 Liani asked, still processing the acceptance.​「Of course not! I knew when he came back with Lisa that he'll have a harem. All I ask you two is to play fair, OK?」​「Oh... OK.」​「So, Lady I—」 Saalin began.​「It's just Iris now, Saalin.」​「OK, um, Iris.」​「Yes?」​「That day wh-when you said if I wanted, you know, w-with Jay, you really meant that I could?」 Saalin whispered.​「Yah. ...Giggles... Jay is the type of man who'd be difficult for one woman, if you catch my drift. ...Then the other three blush... But it doesn't mean I'll just share him with any woman.」​Rina observed Iris's mindset with interest.​【Oh, I see. She's different from other noble women with strong husbands.】​​In The Ruined Trarall Empire in The South...
​A massive, infernal dragon sat atop the smoking ruins of a former kingdom.​「serves these humans right for not paying the tribute.」 Draco mused.​A smaller red dragon landed hastily before him.​「Master Draco, I came baring news!」 Dragon #01 reported.​「Out with it!」​「It's the Tyrant Wyvern you were meant to duel with in fifty years from now... has been slain.」​「Oh? ...Curious... Pray tell, who bares the insignia of the Tyrant?」​「From what the others say, the human's name is Jay von Lancer, who bares the title of the strongest human in the Loscraf Kingdom.」​Draco burst into thunderous, earth-shaking laughter.​「Interesting, very interesting indeed! Remind me, the Loscraf Kingdom is North from here, right?」​「Yes, and for one as strong as Master, it should take three weeks to get there.」​「OK. Keep leading our brethren to destroy the others who haven't paid tribute. I'll return after dealing with that Jay von Lancer! ...Then Draco Flew Off...」​Dragon #01 grinned wickedly as his superior departed.​「Good. Now that Draco's gone, I have full control of the Fire Dragon Horde!」
​3 Days Later...
​King Alberto of Loscraf convened an emergency meeting of the Nobility.​「Good, everyone is here.」​「Considering it was a royal summons from His Majesty, we couldn't ignore it.」 Xander stated.​「So, Ur Majesty, what has you callin' for us with such urgency?」 Randell asked.​Alberto's face was grim.​「It's the Dragon King of Fire, Draco. He will make landfall in our Kingdom within eighteen days! ...Then all the nobles were shocked...」​「 B-B-but why would it come here? We aren't in its territory!」 Nobleman #01 panicked.​「Yes, he has a point, and I'm sure no one has offended it!」 Randell agreed, unaware of Jay's recent kill.