Ch.425Chapter 425. My Real Name Is (End)

* * *

A week after marrying both women, the procedures for merging the two nations into one were finally completed.

The main entity was the Lunarian Army. In other words, our Swen Army was incorporated under the Lunarian Army.

Naturally, the monarch of the unified kingdom was not me but Luna—Lunarian Ineanne.

This part hadn’t changed at all from my initial thoughts.

The reason I had decided to stay with Serpina’s army until the end to protect her was because her position was necessary for Luna to take control of the unified kingdom’s destiny.

Even if I had become the monarch, well, I wasn’t interested in running a country anyway—

After playing the role of monarch for the past few days, I became convinced this wasn’t my path as it gave me quite the headache.

Surprisingly, there was no dissent from any nation during the merger process.

The main reason was obviously the marriage between the two monarchs.

Since we had essentially become one family, the merger was natural—and many people seemed to accept as reasonable that Lunarian, with more experience as a monarch, would inherit the throne.

The interesting part was that even the “Einhart Empire Restoration Faction,” Serpina’s supporters, naturally accepted Lunarian’s rule.

My marriage had the greatest influence on this as well.

By marrying Serpina and inheriting legitimacy and the nation from her, and then marrying Lunarian, it seemed that Lunarian had also somehow proven the legitimacy of the Einhart family, which now existed only as a symbolic trace.

In fact, though it was kept quiet, Lunarian was also someone who had received support from Kyle von Einhart, another Einhart human.

‘It’s going to be busy for a while.’

Now that the chaotic era had finally ended, we would be incredibly busy for some time—

But that was fine.

Because we no longer needed to fight battles or wage wars.

I, who once devised strategies to kill others most efficiently, was now thinking about how to develop the nation most effectively—surely, as busy as I would be, it would be equally rewarding.

Alone in the temporary meeting room, I gazed out the window.

The moment I first met Luna.

Being sold to Lynn, and my fateful meeting with Irene.

The moment I summoned a meteor to save her.

Meeting Reika at the Aeshus Army after betraying Lynn and switching sides.

Meeting Serpina at the place I ended up after being abandoned by Yurie, whom I had abandoned Lynn for…

And the countless meetings and partings until this moment arrived.

Perhaps.

Perhaps the destiny that “Lunarian Ineanne will become the unified monarch” determined all of this—

—but in the end, what created a happy ending for everyone wasn’t the foresight of Intelligence 100, but my will.

‘It wasn’t a bad life.’

Just as I was indulging in sentiments like an old man about to die despite still being in my prime—

“Swen. All preparations seem to be complete.”

At Irene’s voice, I carefully rose from my seat.

“I understand.”

And together with her—

I took steps toward the path that would open the future.

* * *

The grand plaza of Einhart Castle.

Not under yellow flags, but under the bright green flags symbolizing the Lunarian Army—Luna and I stood side by side in the most visible location, facing everyone as we began to speak.

“From this moment forward, our Swen Army and Lunarian Army will be reborn as one kingdom—the ‘Ineanne Kingdom’!”

Swoosh!

Luna drew the Adina Sword from its scabbard and raised it high into the sky.

“Inheriting the will of Swen, the monarch of the Swen Army, I, Lunarian Ineanne! And—”

Luna extended her hand to me.

I grasped it.

“I hereby proclaim that I will appoint the wisest man in the world—the Advisor with the Mind’s Eye, Swen—as the first Chancellor of the Ineanne Kingdom!”

Chancellor of the kingdom.

Essentially the second-in-command, and considering Luna’s disposition—perhaps a position with even greater authority than the monarch.

Chancellor, not monarch, was exactly the right position for me.

After all, an intelligence-type character should be an advisor or chancellor rather than a ruler. Yes.

“With Swen’s wisdom, I solemnly declare that as the first monarch of the new unified nation, the Ineanne Kingdom, I will rule justly for all territory residents!”

—Waaaaaaaaah!!!!

Along with the cheers of countless people, I heard sounds like fireworks bursting in the distance.

The source was Reika.

It seemed like just yesterday she was showing off very basic firework magic… but now she appeared capable of creating quite impressive results that wouldn’t lose to modern technology.

In fact, from a distance, they looked no different from the fireworks I used to see in my original world.

The Emperor’s death.

The chaotic era that began with Orlando Brans’s rebellion.

Countless lords raised their flags and fought until this moment for their own ambitions.

And finally, the woman who grasped the world in her hands—Lunarian Ineanne.

“Lady Lunarian. If you trust me, I will place the world in your hands in return.”

The promise we made alone in the burning Zeilant Castle.

I was able to keep the promise I made with Luna then.

* * *

A few days later.

The newly crowned monarch Luna announced the overall personnel appointments.

First, as mentioned, I was appointed Chancellor.

Irene was named Grand General, commanding and controlling all generals and military forces.

This made her the highest military official in the nation.

And Serpina was appointed as Sangso, one of the most important positions with influence in various areas.

Reika became the head of the newly established Magic Tower department. Considering the many people who would use magic in the future, including Tifa, this department was undoubtedly a key position.

Additionally, various people who had served under her and under our army were appointed to high official positions.

From their side, Francis, Charlotte, Violet—the three Einhart siblings—and generals from the former Karelia Army like Metz took key positions.

From our side, Ian, Jenis senior, Ioline, Lynn, Farfalle, and Belut were appointed to major official positions.

Ginor declared his retirement, saying he no longer had the energy to produce wisdom.

Given his service into old age, Luna seemed to be providing him with a very generous pension.

But if we had to pick the person who made the most meteoric rise, it would definitely be Nabidos Ohana, who received the title of Grand Duke in recognition of his contribution to establishing the unified nation.

It seemed he had made an agreement with Luna to guarantee his principality in exchange for surrender.

In about three months, several territories including Iekhaida Castle would become independent as the “Nabidos Principality,” essentially a vassal state.

Well, considering it was essentially a vassal state and Grand Duke Ohana’s disposition, there was clearly no need for special vigilance.

Actually.

Personnel matters weren’t that important to me.

What was important was the shocking conversation I had with Ioline, who came to see me during this process.

“What? You want to… marry me?”

“That’s right. If it’s alright with you, Swen, I would like you to marry me.”

“But, that’s… I’m sorry, but I’m already married to four women—”

“I know.”

“…Pardon?”

Ioline looked at me with clear eyes and said:

“I don’t need to be your wife.”

“What? But you just asked me to marry you…”

“That’s right. Oh, by the way… Swen, what is your family name?”

“Mine?”

“Yes! You have four wives, but I don’t think I’ve heard your family name.”

Ioline said that, then suddenly changed her expression—

“What am I thinking… that’s not what I meant to ask.”

“…?”

“Swen. If it’s alright with you, please take me as your concubine.”

“…What?”

“If I’m a concubine, I can be by your side! My mind is made up. I’ll be staying at Einhart Castle until I receive my appointment, so please give me your answer before then. Any decision is fine, but… if it’s not that you dislike me, I hope you’ll respond positively. Well then.”

Watching Ioline’s back as she disappeared after saying that, I…

‘…Concubine?’

Only then did I realize the shocking fact that a man with enough ability could have up to 4 wives and 4 concubines.

I didn’t know because only “wives” were implemented in the game…

‘…Perhaps my family will grow by one more member.’

Thinking that, I was suddenly surprised at myself.

Did I already decide to accept Ioline?

More than that, I recalled the question Ioline had just asked.

‘Family name…’

Right.

Since I was asked, let me think about it.

Swen Juliette.

Swen von Einhart.

Swen Ineanne.

Swen Nighthart.

Among the four names I received from my wives, the one I wanted to choose was—

* * *

A few days later, at Zeilant Castle.

Today was the day to visit the grave of Kyle von Einhart—that is, Cain Nerkis—which had been completely relocated.

Following his last wish to be buried at Zeilant Castle, it seemed the work of moving his grave from Madlan Castle had been completed recently.

The people accompanying me were the new monarch Luna, Sangso Serpina, Grand General Irene, Magic Tower Head Reika, and the now-retired Ginor.

Excellent generals like Ian, Francis, and Charlotte joined in large numbers to guard us, along with Tifa, who would soon join the Magic Tower under Reika—essentially a dream team.

I quietly stood before the tombstone.

His real name was Kyle von Einhart, but… the man who demanded answers from me with sunken eyes was Cain Nerkis.

So I spoke to him, recalling the Cain of those days.

“You’re really risking your life, aren’t you?”

“Alright. I’ll trust you.”

‘Lord Cain. I kept my promise to Luna.’

I quietly offered a prayer, remembering my departed former comrade.

Those days.

The small nation of the Lunarian Army with just me, Luna, Tifa, and Cain.

The green flags fluttering at Zeilant Castle remained unchanged… but so much else had changed since then, filling me with regret.

After some time had passed.

“Shall we head back now?”

Just as I was about to take a step at Luna’s words—

—a message window appeared for the first time since my possession.

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ Congratulations on unifying the continent! ]

‘….!!!!’

As I froze in shock—

I realized that the world had momentarily stopped.

Luna, Irene, everyone else—all stood still, not moving.

Right.

Though this place was now my world, originally I was… an outsider who had possessed this body.

One who had been possessed after dismissing Intelligence 99 as inadequate.

I slowly scrolled through the message window.

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ [Swen] belongs to the unified nation [Lunarian Army]. ]

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ You have fulfilled the condition [Must belong to a unified nation]! ]

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ Congratulations on your completion! ]

And then—

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ Would you like to entrust [Swen] to the CPU? ]

[ Yes / No ]

‘…Ha!’

I see.

So that’s what it was.

As soon as I saw the message window, I laughed. Loudly enough that I was grateful the world had temporarily stopped.

If I were to entrust the Intelligence 100 character I had possessed—”Swen”—to the CPU here,

I would certainly be able to return to my original world that I had dreamed of.

After all, once I handed it over to the CPU, I could press “end game” at any time.

But—

I made my choice without any hesitation.

‘No.’

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ Understood ]

[ ??? / ??? ]

[ We wish you a pleasant life ]

At the same time, the message window disappeared—

“…Swen?”

As Serpina’s voice reached my ears, I sensed that this world had truly become my world.

“What is it?”

“Nothing. I’ll be right there.”

I followed my beloved wives.

Whatever name I might have been called in my original world—

—Chancellor of the Ineanne Kingdom and husband to four—no, perhaps five people—Swen.

That was now my real name.

—The End—