Elf Tensei Kara no Cheat Kenkoku-ki

Book 3: Chapter 11-2: Nettle Departs

Lucy youve got some cream on your cheek

I scooped the cream off of her with my finger and put it in my mouth.

Yum. I liked custard a lot, but the light and airy sweetness of whipped cream was good too.

We usually greeted each other with a kiss, but such a slight action caused Lucys face to blush a deep red. No matter how much time passes, Lucy was weak to sneak attacks.

Cyril-kun

Kuu called out. I looked over and saw an unnaturally large clump of whipped cream on her face.

I held my laughter in at her obvious ploy and leaned forward to clean off the cream.but this time with my mouth. It was a slight prank and punishment for trying to trick me.

Wh-whthats not fair

As I thought, Kuu blushed deeply in surprise.

I finally couldnt hold it anymore and laughed heartily.

Today you seem like youre having more fun than usual Cyril. Why did you put together such a feast today?Could it be that you did this since this could be our last meal together?

As the two of them questioned me, I shook my head.

Thats not it. I dont have such subversive reasons. Today happens to be our anniversary.

I said and that seemed to confuse the two by quite a bit.

Lucywhat anniversary is it? I dont get it.I dont either. I cant think of any anniversary it might be

It was no wonder. They wouldnt knowbecause I hadnt told them about it.

Both of youhold out your left hands.

They obeyed while seeming confused.

I took out 2 silver rings with 1 carat diamonds on them and placed the rings on their ring fingers. Then I took a similar one and placed it on my own finger.

This is so pretty

Lucy murmured with a passionate sigh.

Uu, I havent seen such a pretty gem before.

Kuu was the same as they stared at the rings as if their souls were being stolen.

Today, is the first memorial day for our engagement. The food and alcohol were all to celebrate this. These rings are the proof of our betrothal. In human cities they often give rings to their fiancee as proof of their bond. I imitated that. Women wearing a ring on their left hand appeals that they have promised their future to a man and should keep some vermin awa.ehem, it means something like that.

It took a lot of effort in order to create something that I found satisfying. A diamond was just carbon crystallized with extreme heat and pressure so I was able to use Kuiros dwarven abilities to create them with magic. However, that was only uncut stones. The real issue was having to cut them into proper diamonds. That ended up being extremely painstaking.

For three months I spent experimenting with different cuts until I finally found a method to make a satisfying gemstone. Other than that, I spent a ton of effort on make the silver rings emphasize the beauty of the diamond.

Also, despite being able to create a much larger diamond, I kept it at a 1 carat size since I believed it was much more beautiful for their delicate hands. If it were to be larger I thought it would look a bit vulgar in some ways.

I had set the stage. Now I only needed to tell them my true feelings without falsehood.

LucyKuuplease marry me once we finish this war.

Upon hearing my words Lucy had serious look as tears started to drip from her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak,

CyrilIm so happy.yes Ill marry you. Imso happy. StrangeIm happy but I cant stop crying.

She sobbed as she used the sleeve of her dress to wipe her face and smiled.

It looks like she was truly happy.

Imhappy too. So happybutcan I really be with you?

Kuu murmured softly as she held her left hand to her chest and covered it with her right. It seemed like she was trying to make sure no one could take it from her.

Of course. I love you too Kuu. Well all get married.Youretelling the truth right? Im the secondso I thought Id only be a mistressgetting married properlyI never thought thatd happen.are you reallyreally sure?I want you Kuu. But, I wont force you. If you really dont want toIll be really sad, but I will let you live your life.

Kuu shook her head violently.

Then began to cry just like Lucy.

Im so happyI love you too Cyril-kun. But, is it okay Lucy-chan?

She couldnt hide her uneasiness and called out to Lucy with a frail voice.

Its okay. I know you fell in love with him. Plus its you were talking about Kuu. If it was another girl I wouldve been much angrier.Im sorry Lucy-chanandthank you.

My greatest joy was seeing that they seemed to get along.

Lucy, thank you for forgiving Kuu. Kuu.Im sorry for being so insincere and having you become the second, but thank you for loving me. I will put all my heart and soul into giving you two happiness for the rest of our lives.

I spoke with great happiness and love as I stood and approached them.

The two of them looked into my eyes and their expressions loosened.

We wanted to kiss. I could see our emotions overflow. They accepted me. So I hugged them tightly and gave them each a kiss.

I then suggested that the three of us sleep in the same bed tonight and we spent a beautiful peaceful night hugging each other to sleep.