Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 113: Customs of Mattarglos, Round Two

"I, Empress Hekate fell Lawson decree, that since you challenged Daniel to a duel and lost, you must submit to be his consort. Mwahahahahaha!"

Hekate, the first and ruling empress of the Fievegal, makes an outrageous declaration upon Daniel's victory in the duel against the gatonine knight of Mattarglos, Veiranoei. Her words have stunned all of the Mattarglos citizens, especially Veiranoei and Kalegrynten, the Grand Premier, who is the unifying lord of Mattarglos.

Ryuogriar can't help but scoff at Hekate's absurd declaration, covering her mouth to try to restore her composure, while Geirahoel glares at Hekate. It's actually quite out of character for the small feldrok girl, who is usually trying to chase off the other women that get close to Daniel, even those without romantic interest. Doephluev asks coldly, "And, who says you make that decision?"

Hekate glares at the archoneldwyn. "Me. I have final say." She adds smugly, "Besides, most of his consorts are women he has defeated in battle, are they not?"

Doephluev flinches. She doesn't even have to be able to speak for the others, since she herself is one such defeated former enemy.

Veiranoei looks at Hekate, and then at Kalegrynten, and then Daniel in a dazed swirl of confusion. She finally says, "G-Grandfather...?" as she looks pleadingly at Kalegrynten.

"Grandfather?" asks Hekate in confusion.

Daniel suspected something along those lines. They seemed rather familiar, and a granddaughter protecting her aging grandfather from an unknown combatant is the epitome of filial piety, as far as Daniel knows. He has no doubt Kalegrynten can handle himself in a fight, and he's most likely much stronger than Veiranoei, but she demonstrated how Daniel, an unknown variable, would fight.

Geirahoel finally retorts, "Daniel doesn't take war brides. Our situations are different."

"Either way, he defeated you, and now you're here." She proudly lifts her head, holding her hand over her chest. "It is nothing to be ashamed about. Daniel defeated me when I tried to kill him."

"He used the secret technique of feeding you when you were starving," retorts Reignleif bluntly.

Hekate gasps, and the others chuckle at her.

"Forget she said anything," urges Daniel in regards to Veiranoei and Kalegrynten. "She's getting back at me for other reasons."

Hekate scoffs, looking slightly down at Daniel, who is still kneeling near the gatonine knight. "It's a win-win, after all. Though, I'll admit that I knew you'd be more distressed than pleased." She grins, adding deviously, "Just like many of the Hekate game outcomes."

Daniel has no interest in adding unwilling individuals to his group of companions and romantic partners, though he would ideally leave on friendly terms with every enemy he can change the mindset of.

Suddenly, Kalegrynten surprises everyone from Daniel's side, "If that is the custom of the Fievegal, then Veiranoei will uphold her duty."

Hekate goes pale, making it obvious that she was joking and solely trying to poke at Daniel, as well as potentially Doephluev for different reasons.

Hekate immediately objects, "No no no no no! I was making that up! Forget about it! I can't get rid of mistresses! I don't want Daniel to have more!"
Ryuogriar simply scoffs, retorting dryly, "You brought this one on yourself, Hekate."

For some reason, though, Kalegrynten insists. "You were right. Daniel, even as an emperor, came to face us, and he even chose to face a knight in service, rather than his ruling counterpart, to earn the right in accordance with our customs. Honor dictates we give in exchange."