Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

We moved into the room together.

Zanaba's room was very spacious, just like a real prince's... well, that's certainly true.

Just sat down not long ago.

A girl with long, light blue hair and wearing a fluffy princess dress walked in.

In terms of appearance alone, there is almost no change compared to when I first met him.

Her petite figure was very slender, making her appear even more delicate.

After all, she also has ordinary demon blood, and in terms of age, she seems to be quite long-lived.

But she is very different now than when we first met.

If we're talking about a specific place, then without a doubt, it's the eyes.

I remember those eyes of mine very clearly when we first met.

Vague and listless, as if indifferent to everything.

but……

Whether it was meeting Parkus or receiving my guidance.

She grew little by little.

Ultimately, from negative numbers to zero, they achieved a transformation from a flawed individual to an ordinary person.

"Professor Rudius, Professor Loki."

Benedict greeted me and Loki with standard court etiquette.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"Ah."

I walked up to Benedict, looked at her now mature and composed, and nodded in satisfaction.

The Benedict Cumberbatch of today is no longer the broken, useless princess she once was.

Seeing her like this makes me completely content.

"Speaking of which, where's Little Parkus?"

I asked casually.

"That child has been a bit restless lately, and seems to not want to stay in the palace... But after all, he is a descendant of royalty, and it's impossible for him to leave so easily. He should be in class right now."

Benedict said somewhat apologetically.

"I see... never mind, let's get down to business first."

I turned to look at Zanaba, my tone becoming more serious.

"Zanaba".

"Yes, master!"

"There's something I'd like to ask you."

"Oh? Master actually took the initiative to ask me to do something, then I certainly cannot refuse. Please give me your instructions, Master!"

Zanaba spoke with great enthusiasm.

So I took out the invitation and placed it in front of him.

"Although I know this request is a bit unreasonable, I would still like to ask you to try your best to make time... and then come to my wedding."

"I'll go to the wedding anytime."

Zanaba said without hesitation.

He didn't even ask who the other person was before agreeing to the relationship.

Isn't that a bit too much of a hassle...?

I couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat.

Could it be...

In Zanoba's mind, my image of him is actually that of a womanizing scumbag.

Chapter Fourteen: Predictions for the Future

The term "scumbag" is just a figure of speech.

After all, I, Rudeus, have been devoted to all four of my wives and have never been unfaithful.

"How have you been these past few years?"

I steered the conversation back to the present, "It feels like we've heard very little about you since you returned to the Kingdom of Xilong. It seems like there's nothing to talk about."

"Yes. Although I am a prince, I am also a divine child, and there are many spies of the king around me."

Zanaba pushed up his glasses and said, "It's nominally for protection, but in reality, it's for monitoring me. I myself may not care, but when I think about Benedict needing a stable environment, I have to be more obedient."

"Oh, I see. You've really gone to a lot of trouble."

As I spoke, I felt even more emotional inside.

The relationship between the two had unknowingly become so intimate that they could call each other by our first names.

Although the two probably never had any marital relations, I think Benedict is probably closer to Zanoba now than I am or that guy Pakus.

after all……

The longest-lasting love is companionship.

“Since marrying Prince Zanoba, I have truly received a great deal of care. Without Prince Zanoba, I probably wouldn’t have been able to raise little Pacus to adulthood, and there are many other things as well.”

As Benedict spoke, she gave a slight nod to Zanoba.

"Although it's a bit late to say this now, I've always been very grateful to you... Your Highness Zanoba."

"Hahaha... No need to be so formal."

Zanaba smiled, then turned his gaze to me.

"Speaking of which... three years ago, around the time you left, Master, I heard that a sky fortress crashed in the Kingdom of Asura..."

"that……"

I sighed; this topic was ultimately unavoidable.

To open the gate to the World of Nothingness, the Dragon General's secret treasure is needed as a key. And one of the keys is on Percyus, the Ankylosaurus King who controls the aerial fortress.

Alsterd traveled alone to the aerial fortress.

Then, unexpectedly...

He killed Percius with a single blow.

The battle ended quickly... no, it shouldn't even be called a battle.

It was a one-sided crushing defeat, both in terms of combat strength and intelligence.

After Percius' death.

The air fortress, having lost power, then crashed.

Although the Kingdom of Asura immediately imposed an intelligence blockade, it was still something suspended high in the sky.

In the past.

The Kingdom of Asura was able to occupy a transcendent position.

On one hand, it possesses strong economic power, and on the other hand, it derives from the authority of summoning magic, from Percius, who can command the wind and rain on the battlefield.

It's worth noting that during the Laplace Battle, Percius's familiars achieved a truly terrifying record.

For this reason, no one has ever dared to directly attack the Kingdom of Asura.

Three years have now passed.

The fact that Percius and the air fortress have not reappeared has already aroused wicked thoughts in many countries.

perhaps……

Perhaps, in a few years, Asura's dominant position will be shaken.

At that time, various countries in the Central Continent may all make moves against Asla, trying to see if they can tear a piece of flesh from this distant kingdom.

This is perhaps an unavoidable situation.

If things really develop like that, the entire Central Continent might become a complete mess.

It's even possible that it could evolve into a three-way power struggle between the three great magical nations, the Asura Kingdom, and the Dragon King Kingdom.

At that time, even Zanoba, as a prince of the Kingdom of Silon, might not be able to stay out of it.

"Zanaba".

I tentatively asked, "Nobody knows what the future holds. But if you're forced to go to war... you can come to my side, okay?"

"Hahaha……"

Upon hearing this, Zanopa couldn't help but burst into laughter.

“Master, I understand what you mean and I appreciate your concern. However, as a prince, I have the responsibilities of one. If that day ever comes, I cannot run away from it.”

"……makes sense."

I had already guessed Zanoba's answer.

I was well aware of this when I got involved in the war between Cylon and the Dragon King for Benedict's sake.

In fact, given my abilities, intervening again might still have some effect.

But I remain the same; I have a deep-seated aversion to war.

War, nobility...

To me, these things are just filthy garbage from a stinking ditch.