After the audience, Garm and Cain returned to Garm's residence in the capital.
Sara and Reine were waiting in the mansion.
"You've kept us waiting, both of you. There's something I want to talk about."
Cain, who was walking alongside, looked exhausted.
The family gathered in the parlor. Now, neither the butler Sebastian nor the maid Sylvia was there.
Only Garm, Sara, Reine, and Cain were in the room.
"First, Cain has been ennobled. He became a baron during today's audience. He was also given a mansion and money as a reward."
"Wow, that's amazing! The princess must have been really impressed by your bravery!"
"Cain, that's incredible! Now you'll be safe even after coming of age!"
Sara and Reine were delighted, but they froze at Garm's next words.
"That's the problem. It's still a secret, but it has been decided that Cain will be betrothed to Princess Teresia and Miss Silk."
Cain looked down and flinched.
"What do you mean, Cain?"
Reine's voice was cold.
"It seems both of them were so impressed by Cain's bravery that they fell in love with him. This has already been acknowledged by the king and Duke Eric. It can't be changed."
"Well, if you're going to get married eventually, it's just a matter of when. Still, to both of them..."
Unlike Reine, Sara was in a good mood. Cain, whom she had given birth to and raised, had been ennobled and was now betrothed to both the royal family and the duke's family. As a mother, she was pleased.
"Did something happen in the carriage?"
Sara's casual comment made Cain flinch.
"I assume you know that Cain shared a room with them at the inn, but apparently, in the carriage, Cain was in a very cozy situation with both of them. They walked arm in arm all the way to the capital. The king and the duke pointed out that since an unmarried woman had gone that far, she couldn't be married to anyone else, so they asked Cain to take responsibility."
Garm continued.
"So, Cain agreed. It won't be announced for a while, but he is officially betrothed. I was even scolded by the king, who asked, 'Is your son a playboy!?'"
Reine was still sulking.
"However, we were supposed to return to our territory after the debut party, but since Cain has been given a mansion, he will move there once things settle down. Since he'll be in the capital, Reine, you can see him whenever you want."
Reine's mood improved at this.
"You mean I can see Cain anytime! I'll cheer up then."
"Anyway, Cain, what about your strength? Even with a tutor, you were only level 1 at first. It's hard to believe you could defeat thirty orcs."
Cain broke out in a cold sweat.
"Can you show us your status? How much have you leveled up?"
Even his family couldn't show his current status as it was.
"Father, I'm sorry, but I can't show you my status right now. However, I think I've progressed much faster than others due to the blessings. I have indeed hunted secretly on my own."
He bowed to Garm.
"Alright, that's fine. There's been too much today. I'll introduce you to Maria, Jin, and Alec at dinner. You haven't met them yet, right?"
"That's right. Brother Jin and Brother Alec have been in the capital for a long time, so this is the first time."
"Right. I only have vague memories from when I was little."
"Take it easy until dinner. I'll have someone show you to your room."
Cain was led to his room by a maid of the Silford family in the capital.
He jumped onto the bed and looked up at the ceiling.
"I can't show them this status, can I?"
**Status**
**Name:** Cain von Silford
**Race:** Human
**Gender:** Male
**Age:** 5
**Titles:** Third Son of the Margrave, Reincarnated, Apostle of God, Nemesis of the Monster Forest, Destroyer of Nature
**Level:** 248
**HP:** 3,692,240 / 3,692,240
**MP:** 82,639,240 / 82,639,240
**Abilities:** SSS
- Strength: SSS
- Endurance: SSS
- Intelligence: SSS
- Agility: SSS
- Magic Power: SSS
**Magic:**
- Creation Magic: Lv.10
- Fire Magic: Lv.10
- Wind Magic: Lv.10
- Water Magic: Lv.10
- Earth Magic: Lv.10
- Light Magic: Lv.10
- Dark Magic: Lv.10
- Space-Time Magic: Lv.10
- Life Magic
- Compound Magic
**Skills:**
- Appraisal: Lv.10
- Item Box: Lv.10
- Martial Arts: Lv.10
- Physical Combat: Lv.10
- Physical Resistance: Lv.10
- Magic Resistance: Lv.10
**Blessings:**
- Blessing of the Creation God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the Life God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the Magic God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the Earth God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the War God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the Skill God: Lv.10
- Blessing of the Commerce God: Lv.10
This looks overdone from any angle.
I've been hiding it, but even Father is suspicious. It will be hard to keep it up for long.
I thought I could hide it until I come of age, but it seems impossible.
Next time, I'll go to the church and consult with the gods.
There was a knock on the door.
"Dinner is ready. Lady Maria, Lord Jin, and Lord Alec have returned."
Sylvia had come to call him.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
He got up and headed to the dining room.
Sara and Reine were already there.
After a while, Garm, the first wife Maria, the eldest son Jin, and the second son Alec entered.
"Cain, this is your first time meeting them. The eldest son Jin and the second son Alec."
Garm introduced them.
"I'm Jin. I'm in my fourth year at school. It's been a long time since we last met when you were a baby. You've grown so much."
"I'm Alec. I'm in my second year at school. I've heard a lot about you. Nice to meet you."
Both of them smiled warmly.
"I'm Cain. I'll be staying here for a while."
During dinner, they were told about the ennoblement and the mansion. Being ennobled at the age of five was unprecedented, so everyone was surprised. Cain didn't mention the betrothals, as they involved the royal family and the duke's family and couldn't be disclosed yet.
"So, Cain, will you move to the mansion once it's given to you?"
"That's the plan. The royal family will also help with the staff."
"It's reassuring to know we can see each other anytime if you're nearby."
This was the first time the entire family gathered for a meal.