Chapter 85
Chapter 85 – Enemy of women
Ares exited Silvia’s residence after that conversation with her and Cornelia .
It’s only been a few days since he got back home . When he left to attend the award ceremony, he never thought that the situation would evolve into this .
Ares stopped in front of the gate of the Schwarzer mansion . Right, he realized… he had people he needs to have a talk with at the moment .
Ares pondered for a while before finally stepping inside . But before he went any further… he stopped thinking and took a deep breath .
It can’t be helped . He needs to lay his heart bare open . Otherwise, no one will be convinced .
Ares never got to open the door himself .
[Welcome back, Ares . ]
[ [ [ [Welcome home!] ] ] ]
Many servants were lined up neatly on the left and right . Ares was speechless upon hearing their energetic greetings .
Standing at the end of the line were Sigurd, Julius, Alberto, and the head butler Burton .
[Esteemed brother, congratulations!]
Julius walked forward, expressing pure joy .
[Ares-sama… to think that you’ll be awarded with the position of General of Conquest… that’s surprising . ]
Sigurd also praised him . Alberto, Burton… and the servants as well .
Ares could only smile back at them . And at that moment…
[Ares . Welcome back . ]
A voice came from the upper floor . It was Sera and this time, she looks serious .
Everyone else, including Julius, moved away from Ares, choosing to observe from the sidelines .
All of them are painfully aware of who the most powerful person in this mansion is .
But even now, they couldn’t tell if what they see now is Sera’s real expression .
As the lady of the Schwarzer clan, Sera had always been careful in dealing with things as well as treating others with kindness and smiles . But when she’s scolding someone… everyone knew well of the horror that awaits .
She seemed obviously angry at the moment… which is unusual .
Right there… everyone could only look at Ares in pity .
But Ares approached forward, with similarly serious face .
[Ares here has returned back home . ]
[Let’s refrain from formal greetings between parents and children, Ares… don’t you have something to report?]
Ah, of course . Mother knew everything .
Ares thought inwardly . Cornelia said that she had a talk with Sera . Without a doubt, the content must’ve been about that . And of course his mother would’ve also spoken with the other girls .
[I do have something to say, mother . ]
Ares then started speaking after taking a short breath .
[I have decided to marry the Arcadia Empire’s 4th Princess, her Highness Cornelia Arcadia . ]
Hearing that, the servants became noisy and Julius also asked incredulously .
[Eh? Ares-niisama, are you really going to marry Her Highness Cornelia?]
Sera spoke up, ignoring Julius altogether .
[…………Ares . ]
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[Yes . ]
[Let’s discuss this in detail . Come to my room . ]
After saying so, Sera turned around and headed towards the said room .
Ares followed suit .
The others could only see them off silently .
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[Congratulations… but should I really say that? Well then, what are you going to do with those other girls who will surely be broken hearted because of you?]
As soon as they entered the room and gained some semblance of privacy, Sera narrowed her eyes and asked inquisitively .
But Ares calmly responded .
[I’m going to accept them all . ]
[You… do know that’s a lot of mistresses, do you not?]
[In a way, yes . But they won’t be my mistresses . They will all be my wives . There will be no main wife or mistresses . ]
Things will get serious now . Ares thought .
[I can’t bear to abandon any of them . Therefore I do not intend to do so . I’ll accept everyone . But this time, they may not accept my decision . So… I’d like to talk to them one by one . ]
[……so you are going to make yourself an ‘enemy of women’?]
[I don’t know what others will say . They can call me whatever they want . This was the only thing that came to mind when I think of how to make everyone feel happy . I could be careless about what other people say about me, but I will do my best to protect those girls from any baseless rumors . ]
[How do you feel about Princess Cornelia?]
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[I’ve already talked this out with Her Highness . And I’ve received her permission to do that . She also wants to walk by my side regardless of anything . So I just have to protect her no matter what]
After hearing Ares’ explanation, Sera went silent . She opened her mouth again after a while .
[I see… . So that’s the conclusion you take…]
She said .
She then sighed deeply .
[Good grief . Why can you be just like Edgar-sama who only has his sight for me and me alone?]
She sighed even more . Ares could only chuckle .
But then Sera smiled .
[Well, I was once told by a fortune teller]
[…… . ha?]
Ares was perplexed by the sudden change of topic .
[‘You’ll pass away in happiness surrounded by many daughters and grandchildren,’ he said . ]
[……………]
[But I only gave birth to 2 sons . That’s weird, could the fortune teller have been wrong… but when I think about it… there is this kind of thing as well . And I’m sure… the number will continue to increase in the future…]
Sera took another sigh, before turning to Ares and slammed her hand to the table .
[Ares!]
Suddenly being called out with such a loud voice, Ares responded out of reflex .
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[Yes, ma’am!]
[Are you listening? From now on, I will consider your wives as my daughters . So you’d better not make any of them cry . Make everyone happy . You should do that much if you are a real man!]
[Yes… yes…]
[Don’t answer half-heartedly!]
[Yes, ma’am!]
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The conversation was over right there . Or at least it should have . But afterward, Ares had to stand in an upright position, and Sera would sit there for the infamous『Mother’s Talk』 session .
After confirming the situation by peeking on the door, the servants returned to their duties .
Only a few people stayed behind . Julius, Sigurd, Alberto, and Burton… each of them had the same thought in mind .
The Archduke, Lord of Frontier, and General of Conquest… undoubtedly, there is no higher rank left to take, except for the throne . But… certainly there is still a greater height to chase after…
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Ares took action immediately afterward .
Starting with those he could find in Schwarzer mansion, then to the other various places .
Earl of Roxietta’s mansion, Marquis Rozenburg’s residence, Black Rose Brothel, and Margot Chamber of Commerce… . .
Yes, to tell each of them his decision . To ask if they are willing .
And a few days later, it was publicly announced .
The engagement of Ares Schwarzer and Cornelia Arcadia, as well as his engagement with several other women of varying standing .