Chapter 811

At this point, everything seemed to be in order.

The atmosphere between Shien and Anxi was no longer as solemn (?) as it had been at the start. And the atmosphere between Anxi and Shien was no longer as solemn (?) as it had been at the start. Instead, it became more relaxed.

But before Shien was about to leave, Anxi remembered something.

"By the way, it's time for your title to be promoted."

An Xi suddenly said such a thing.

"Raise my title?"

Shien was surprised.

"Now?"

Rosie and Lia were a little surprised as well.

Logically speaking, this should not have happened.

After all, it had only been half a year since Shien became a noble.

In half a year's time, Shien was first conferred the title of viscount, skipping the lowest title of baron. Then, due to his engagement with Rosie, he was promoted to count, becoming a bona fide superior noble. The speed of his promotion was so fast that it made one's hair stand on end.

If it were an ordinary family, it would take at least a hundred years of accumulation and development, and sufficient contributions to the kingdom before they could be conferred the title of superior noble.

Shien had used half a year to complete the process. If not for his decent achievements and outstanding strength, he would have long been criticized and dissatisfied.

Even so, Anxi had originally planned to wait until Shien and Rosie were married before raising him to marquis, making him a noble second only to a duke.

In other words, according to the original plan, Shien should have waited for a few more years before he could be promoted.

But now, Anxi had moved the plan forward.

There was no other way.

"You're a hero, and everyone in the Omnippertansen knows that. If we don't raise your title, not only will the foreign factions grow restless, but the kingdom will also feel uneasy, right?"

An Xi sighed helplessly.

This was a problem that the kingdom was currently facing, which was neither too big nor too small.

Lia said thoughtfully.

"Indeed. Many people have been visiting the Porztutt family recently, especially those important figures from foreign factions. The number of visitors is several times that of our own."

With so many people here, no one would believe that none of them had come with the intention of poaching him.

They would definitely be tempted by the hero's strength, potential, and power, and then think of poaching him.

Judging from the current situation, it wasn't hard to guess what the enemy would use as their primary target.

"I see," Rosie murmured, "If a Hero is only an Earl, it is indeed difficult to keep him."

The foreign factions would definitely target this point and extend an olive branch to Shien.

They would say that with Sean's ability, staying in the kingdom as a small earl was simply a waste of talent, and that his talent would be buried.

Not to mention the forces of foreign countries and races, even the people of the kingdom would worry about whether Sean would eventually abandon the kingdom and seek refuge in another country because his title was too low.

"Such voices are still very small, and only appear among the kingdom's higher-ups. But if we don't deal with it soon, it will be.

"Anxi was thinking.

"That's why I want to promote you to a Marquis right now."

"That's why I want to raise your title and make you a Marquis."

The highest rank of Duke could only be conferred to relatives of the Emperor. The second rank of Marquis was the highest rank of nobility apart from relatives of the Emperor.

Among these nobles, there were even some who were not inferior to the Duke in terms of power.

For example, the Elbeyn family.

Or the Lazahad family.

These two Marquis families were typical pillars of the country that even the Duke's family did not dare to provoke.

Using this title to keep the Hero here was already an act of gratitude.

Of course, this would not be Shien's end.

"Now that I think about it, with your and Rosie's situation, there is a high chance that your titles will be merged after you get married. At that time, you will be a Duke's family, and it would be meaningless to raise your title to Marquis." An Xi said helplessly, "Since that's the case, it's not a bad idea to let you become a Marquis while your reputation is at its peak."

After Shien and Rosie got married, the two families would merge, and Shien would most likely become the head of the Duke's family.

Unless Rosie wanted to compete with him.

But could Rosie become the head of the family?

She wished that she could be free and slack off at home every day!

Anxi did not know Rosie's nature, but he knew that his precious daughter was not someone who liked power. After they got married, there was a ninety-nine percent chance that the position of head of the family would fall to Shien.

At that time, Shien would be a Duke in name only. He would marry a relative of the Princess, and his older sister, Leah, would inherit the throne and become Queen. With such a sister-in-law protecting him, Shien would be able to cover the sky in the kingdom with one hand.

This kind of power might just barely be worthy of Shien's identity as a hero.

At that time, no one would think that Shien would despise his position in the kingdom and leave.

Anxi wanted to give Shien a future that he could look forward to, to let him know that the kingdom would be his in the future.

It was clear that Anxi, as the ruler of a nation, could not help but worry that Sean might be poached away by someone else.

"Alright."

Shien could more or less see Anxi's concerns, but he did not refuse.

He did not covet his status as a noble. He only treated it as a place to go in this world, a place where he could find shelter.

If he really wanted to pursue status, the Porztut Family would have long since flown away. Why would they need to wait for someone to present a title to him?

But at this point, it would be a waste not to take it. If something good was presented to him, regardless of whether it was big or small, he would accept it first.

This way, if he suddenly had a whim and wanted to play a strategy game in another world, he could use this as a starting point to start conquering other worlds.

As for whether a noble of the kingdom was worthy of him, given his current status and the power behind him, Shien did not think about it for the time being.

What else could he do?

Create a kingdom and become king?

It was not that it was impossible, but Shien found it troublesome just thinking about it.

It was better to be a noble who led a befuddled life, leaving all the troublesome matters to others while he stayed at home and did what he liked to do. Tease his wife, develop new positions, wasn't that better?

In the end, he was still a normal person, not suited to be a main character. Conquering the world was better left to other Transmigrators.

So … let's just do it!

"Your wedding with Rosie should be brought forward as well. It's best if it's done as soon as possible."

Anxi struggled for a long time, but in the end, he reluctantly revealed his plan.

This time, Rosie was energized.

If you say this, I won't be sleepy anymore!

"The wedding has to be brought forward too?"

Lia, on the other hand, displayed a perfectly timed expression of surprise.

"What else can I do?" An Xi snapped, "I don't want any side issues to crop up and make me worry."

Shien was no longer the same as before. He could be said to be a rare commodity, and had become a hot commodity in everyone's eyes.

If he and Rosie were not married as soon as possible, who knew if there would be another heart-wrenching marriage?

If that happened, things would become even more troublesome.

Rosie agreed wholeheartedly with this.

"Yes, it has to be done as soon as possible."

Princess Fish-Catching was hinting wildly with an aloof expression. She was just short of announcing on the spot that she had transformed into Sean's appearance.

Instead, it was Shien …

"How soon do I have to be?"

As if caught off guard, Shien put on an expression of a man who was not mentally prepared for marriage.

It was as if he did not expect himself to step into his grave so soon, and it made Rosie, Anxi, and even Lia want to beat him up.

"As fast as you can!"

An Xi was so angry that he said such harsh words.

"Do you have a problem with that?"

On the other hand, Lia glared at Sean.

"…"

Rosie did not say anything, and only unleashed her Death Stare at Shien.

Shien obeyed.

"Alright, set a date so I can inform the Demons."

Shien could only resign himself to fate.

Looking at his emotional expression, the royals present could not help but roll their eyes.

If not for the fact that he could not defeat him, Shien's eyes would definitely be swollen.

"As for the wedding date, I will personally discuss it with Supreme Sela after the meeting between the three clans." Anxi thought for a moment before saying, "The Tri-Race Conference is almost here, and all of you will have to attend. Prepare well, and don't embarrass yourselves."

Hearing that, Rosie and Lia nodded their heads heavily, not caring about Sean for the time being.

One of them was the heir to the Goddess of Destiny and Mithra the Brave, while the other was the next heir to the throne of the kingdom. Both of them had to attend the Tri-Race Conference.

Even if they did not discuss anything with the various races, countries, and factions, it would be good to show their faces there.

After all, it was a conference that gathered all the important figures of the Omnippertansen, and showing their faces there would leave a deep impression. That alone was a reward.

The group of people's conversation ended here.

Seeing this, Alidia seemed to have grasped the right opportunity and stepped forward.

"I know, the current me is still not your match." Alidia looked straight at Shien, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, and said, "But I still want to challenge you once."

Alidia's words caused the expressions of everyone present to change slightly.

"Captain!"

Shana, who was invisible, could not help but call out.

"Alidia!"

Anxi also opened his mouth to call out.

"Teacher …"

Rosie frowned.

"Minister Elbeyin?"

Lia was completely at a loss.

No one would have thought that Alidia would suddenly issue a challenge.

Even Shien did not expect it, causing him to be stunned.

But after a while, Shien shook his head.

"The person you should fight is not me."

Shien actually said such a thing.

"Not you?" Aridia frowned and said, "Then who else could it be?"

Shien turned his gaze and looked at Alidia.

The next second, Shien said a name.

The appearance of that name caused everyone's expression to change.