Transported in another world

Marriage

The forest lay quiet after the battle. The corrupted wolves were gone, the Shepherd’s magic dissipated, and the totems that had anchored his power were nothing more than splintered stakes in the dirt. Even the ground seemed to breathe easier, as if releasing a long-held breath.

Amber, Mona, and Mia moved among the surviving soldiers, ensuring the wounded were tended to, while I remained in the center of the clearing. Shadow Dominion pulsed quietly now, no longer roaring, but vibrating like a heartbeat in sync with mine. The battlefield’s power had flowed into me completely.

I took a moment to check my status—curiosity as much as habit.

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STATUS – RYU KAZUKI

Level: 80/100 ⬆⬆⬆⬆
Class: Shadow Assassin Lv55

HP: 480,000 ⬆
MP: 520,000 ⬆

Stats:
Vit: 252 ⬆
Int: 263 ⬆
End: 245 ⬆
Dex: 262 ⬆
Wis: 231 ⬆

Skills:
Shadow Dominion: Lv3 → Lv4
Shadow Cataclysm (Enhanced) – Area Expansion +50%
Shadow Convergence → Shadow Cataclysm (Ultimate: Infinite Shadow Multiplication)
Shadow Throne (Passive Aura) – All allies gain Shadow Resonance

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I glanced at my three queens.

Amber, her silver eyes softening for the first time, wiped blood from her blade but didn’t bother hiding the small, proud smile tugging at her lips. Mona, always brash, leaned on her axe with a satisfied grin, muttering something about finally breaking something powerful enough to make her day interesting. Mia, calm as ever, adjusted her spiders with quiet precision, her dark eyes flicking toward me with faint admiration.

I felt it—their strength, their loyalty, their devotion.

The system buzzed softly.

[SYSTEM ALERT]
Shadow Throne Aura Active – All Allies Gained +15% Shadow Affinity, +20% Combat Efficiency

Perfect. They were stronger than ever.

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We returned to the camp as a unit, the forest behind us already beginning to recover. Soldiers whispered rumors of what had happened in the north, but they were careful, wary of speaking too loudly. Amber immediately restored command, reorganizing troops and ensuring no gaps remained in the defenses.

Mona and Mia moved silently behind her, their presence alone enough to quiet any dissenting murmurs. I walked a few steps behind, shadows trailing lightly over the dirt, feeling the Dominion’s pulse in my veins.

As night fell, I finally called them aside, near the campfire. Amber, Mona, and Mia gathered around me, curious but calm, sensing that whatever I wanted to say carried weight.

I took a deep breath. The crackling fire cast flickering shadows across our faces, and I felt the power of the Shadow Dominion thrumming beneath my skin—not as an urge to fight, but as a steady reminder of who I had become.

“I’ve faced a lot of battles,” I began, voice low, calm, and commanding, “and I’ve learned a few things. Strength is important. Power is important. But there’s something else that matters even more.”

Amber tilted her head. Mona’s grin faded to a serious line. Mia’s gaze didn’t waver.

“I don’t want to walk this path alone,” I said, my eyes meeting each of theirs in turn. “I want to share my life with those I trust… with those I care for… with those I love.”

Their eyes widened slightly, though none spoke.

I dropped to one knee, shadows flowing gently around me like a protective embrace. “Amber, Mona, Mia… will you be my wives? My partners, my allies, my queens? I want us to face this world together—not just in battle, but in everything.”

The firelight danced across Amber’s silver eyes as she blinked, clearly caught off guard. Mona’s hands went to her face for a moment before she let out a low, delighted laugh. Mia’s dark eyes shimmered faintly, her usual calm replaced with a tiny, unspoken softness.

Amber spoke first, voice low but certain. “Yes… Ryu. I’ll stand by your side.”

Mona slammed her fist on the ground in excitement, laughing loudly. “Of course! What kind of goblin queen would I be if I said no?”

Mia’s answer was quiet, almost melodic in its serenity. “I will… join you. Always.”

I smiled, letting the shadows flow upward, enveloping us all briefly in a warm, protective cocoon.

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
Relationship Status Updated:
• Amber – Wife
• Mona – Wife
• Mia – Wife
Shadow Throne Enhanced: +10% Ally Bond Strength

I stood, looking at them with a calm certainty that had taken battles and bloodshed to forge.

“This is just the beginning,” I said. “Not just for me… but for all of us. Together, nothing will stand in our way.”

The three queens nodded, their expressions fierce and unwavering, ready to face whatever the world threw at us. And in that moment, beneath the quiet stars and the glow of our fire, I knew—whatever came next, we would face it as one.

Shadows danced around us, alive and obedient, marking the rise of a true Shadow King—and the beginning of a reign that would shake the world.

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