Prologue (Volume 3)

It has been five years since the day I arrived in this world. I am Vandelion, a hero summoned from another world.

Originally, I was a Japanese salaryman who died from overwork, but a goddess saved me and gave me the chance to attain paradise.

I traversed through several worlds, died many times, but ultimately saved them. Now, I find myself in a world where I am about to begin one of the best days of my life.

"Master, it's almost time," said the maid at my side, a magidroid named Elysium, who has been with me since I found her.

We've faced many challenges and adventures. Since arriving in this world, I had to battle against a sinister organization known as the Ouroboros Order.

I won't lie, each one of those guys was extremely tough. I was on the brink of death many times, but I managed to defeat them thanks to my allies and the people who trust me.

Their plan was to revive the Evil God, who had been defeated before by their leader Odin, who was actually the emperor of the Galliard Empire, the largest nation in this world. It was my bloodiest and most difficult battle, but I managed to defeat him, which is what matters.

"Master, let's go out," said Elysium. "Alright. By the way, how do I look?" I asked her about my appearance, since today is the most important day of my life.

"You look splendid as always. I'm sure all of them will be happy to see your attire for today."

"Thank you. The ceremony is about to start, from what I hear."

After arriving in this world, I came under the care of the Lespinasse Kingdom, and after many trials, I will marry into the royal family. A relationship where the princesses and the queen will be my wives. It's a story worthy of fiction, isn't it?

But they are not the only ones. I have more wives because many allies requested arranged marriages to become my partners. Thanks to this, the world enjoys peace.

"It's time," the bells were ringing.

In this country, the groom must follow the bride, as a symbol of good luck in their life, since the man will always ensure to lift the wife in case she falls. Or so I understood.

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We walked along with Eliza through the grand hallway leading to the chapel.

"There are many people gathered today."

"No wonder, today is the day when the hero of the world and future king of this country will settle down."

"Indeed, the seats are filled. Some had to be outside the church watching everything through a magical crystal."

"Haha. I feel sorry for them."

"They wanted to see it, they'll surely be happy to at least shake your hand during the banquet."

"There will be many hands to shake."

I stopped for a moment, and Eliza stopped too, asking the reason.

"What's wrong, Master?"

"Eliza, I..." There's something that has been on my mind for years.

When she told me her story about how she met Dr. Forcas, I found something like a gap in her story.

Where did Eliza get her design?

Magidroids use generic models to avoid problems with real people. Even if the doctor made her from scratch, he had to have obtained the design from somewhere.

Once, while we were in the Grandel Kingdom, we passed by a house under construction and paint splashed on her face.

It was blue, and when I saw her face, a certain girl came to my mind. The girl said she wanted to help me, and I rejected her.

Since then, I've had this doubt in my mind. Could Eliza be a copy of that girl?

Did she give her image to create Eliza?

There are many questions that I've never been able to answer, as she always avoided the topic.

That's why, at least today, I want to know. I gathered my courage and asked her.

"Eliza—"

"Master."

Eliza looked at me firmly.

"You shouldn't think about anything unnecessary, today is your big day."

"There's nothing more important for you today than your wedding."

"I will always be by your side, remember that."

I feel she said that to avoid the question I was going to ask. I closed my eyes and shrugged to mark my defeat, at least for today.

"You're right, let's keep going."

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A large red door stood before us. I adjusted my tie one last time.

Eliza approached the door and looked at me as she slowly pushed it open.

"Master, it's time."

"Yes."

Upon opening it, a brief light blinded me, but soon faded. Trumpets began to sound and petals were thrown from above. I walked on a red carpet as I heard cheers from my sides.

"Long live the savior hero!"

"There is our beloved hero."

"I can't believe I managed to get a seat to see the hero get married."

Some of the comments were hard to process, but none were negative. A few meters away, I saw three figures with bouquets matching the color of their eyes waiting for me.

The first bouquet belonged to Angelina, the queen of this country.

The second bouquet was from the first princess, Rosemary.

And the last bouquet belonged to the second princess, Milialice. Beside her was her personal maid, Louise, crying.

I stopped in front of them and lifted the veil from each one.

Angely spoke first.

"Finally, the day has come, my beloved husband."

Her daughters were not far behind.

"You made us wait five years since graduation to get married. I hope you won't give any more excuses to delay it," Mary said jokingly, although jokes weren't her strength.

In contrast, Alice was happy, her cheeks flushed.

"My long-awaited wedding day has finally come hehe."

I approached them and hugged them.

"I swear I will make you happy. I won't allow them to separate us again like when they kidnapped you."

They all smiled after hugging me.

"This time we will be your wives, so we won't be useless like in those times."

"I can't fight, but I'm good at other things."

"I say the same. I can be useful in other ways."

The girls stood to my right as the priest finally arrived. The wedding was about to begin.

I am happy that I will finally have a family and nothing could ruin this wonderful moment.

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In a moonless night, near the ruins of what was once a country known as the Velgalta Empire, a nation of wizards destroyed during the battle between Lion and Loki, there was nothing but desolation, ruins, and death in that place that had been the birthplace of magical tools.

Suddenly, from the ground, a rift began to form, growing every second.

A strong explosion occurred, and a large amount of rocks and mud were ejected everywhere.

From the ground emerged four mysterious figures with yellow-green eyes. The figures muttered as they disappeared:

"Black... hero..."

What were these strange creatures that emerged from underground?

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The fanservice corresponds to Eliza, soon all the girls will have their final fanservice.

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