The Main Character is the Villain

"Holy Sword?"

An envoy from the Royal Palace came to me while I was busy preparing for the wedding ceremony and various other events after setting the date. He suddenly said I had to go find the Holy Sword. Being so busy, I couldn't help but ask what he meant by 'Holy Sword', and only then did the envoy begin to explain properly.

To summarize his explanation: Evangeline plotting the revival of the Demon King is a very big deal. To defeat Evangeline, we need to find legendary equipment like the Holy Sword. Therefore, we are planning to capture the dungeon where the Holy Sword is sealed, and we need your help.

That was the gist of it.

"I see."

I wanted to refuse, but I knew better than anyone that I couldn't. The Holy Sword Dungeon was originally a dungeon event in the original game, a Hero Enhancement Event to be cleared before defeating the Demon King. You just had to beat a few Stone Statue Monsters called 'Guardians' and then bring back the Holy Sword from the basement.

But the problem was that only a 'man' could touch the Holy Sword, and the current Hero had taken a TS Potion, so they couldn't take it. Therefore, to bring it out and unleash its power, I, a man strong enough to defeat the Demon King, was absolutely necessary.

"I see. If that's the case, then I must certainly cooperate."

I smiled and nodded at the Royal Palace Envoy, and he left with a relieved expression. As he left, he kept apologizing for making me postpone the wedding. And so, I was put in the position of having to capture a dungeon before I could properly hold my wedding ceremony.

"Fucking bastards." Eve was clearly in a bad mood. She was dipping her feet in the swimming pool, cursing the Kingdom's Envoy over and over. Cellu, who was fully submerged in the pool, looked at Eve and said.

"Heh, it seems Eve wants to marry you quickly."

"That's not it."

"Then what are you angry about?"

"No, Mom. Think about it. Isn't it fucking annoying when things get postponed so suddenly?"

"So, you're saying you want to get married quickly?"

"Fuck."

Eve shut her mouth again. After a brief explanation, I sat on a chair by the swimming pool and examined the aspects of the Dungeon Capture party listed in the documents. First, the kingdom had sent Bellix Karin. I was to participate as the Archdeity Church High Priest, and Hero AA was participating as the Top Honoree for Demon King Extermination. And as a real surprise, the Elf Princess Ahildern Erina's name was also included in the expedition team.

She's pregnant, is this okay?

"Hey."

Eve called out to me. I just turned my head to look at her. Eve said.

"How long is that thing going to take?"

"I don't know. I've never been to this dungeon. If we get stuck in the middle, it could take quite a while."

"Is there no one else in the Archdeity Church but you? Fuck, do they really have to take someone who's getting married?"

"Heh."

"Ah, Mom! That's not it!"

"I didn't say anything-."

As Eve confronted me, Cellu chimed in with a laugh from the side. Pissed off by the sound, Eve confronted Cellu again. Aira, organizing the work documents, asked me.

"By the way, if you leave this time, My Lord, who will come as the representative?"

"Ah, we don't need a representative this time. My wife is here."

I said, gesturing towards Eve. A Territory Representative is only needed if the lord is unmarried. If the lord has a wife, then naturally, that wife gains authority over the territory. Eve frowned at my words and asked.

"Is that really okay?"

"What is?"

"I mean... I'm a... criminal and a mermaid hybrid. Is that really possible?"

"Well. Seeing as the envoy didn't bring up the matter of a representative, shouldn't it be fine?"

To be honest, I didn't know the details about this part either. There was no clause in the law stating that it doesn't apply if the wife is a criminal, or that a Territory Representative must have no reason for disqualification. As long as no one made an intervention, I planned to just leave and let Eve, Aira, and Sieri handle it themselves.

"I haven't even had the wedding ceremony yet."

"But legally, we're a married couple."

We just hadn't had the ceremony. On paper, Eve was officially my wife. I had to process the documents quickly to be able to set Eve and Cellu free, so I prioritized this over the wedding ceremony.

"Besides, I don't know anything about the work here....."

"Just listen to Sieri and Aira."

"Fuck."

Eve glared at Aira and scowled. Intimidated by her gaze, Aira hid behind my back again. Just because Eve was supposedly safe didn't mean her power had disappeared, so Aira was still afraid of her.

"Sieri is that nun, right? From the Archdeity Church."

"Yes. She's my childhood friend, so please treat her well."

"What's the relationship between you two?"

Eve asked. I couldn't help but hesitate for a moment. As I mumbled, Eve's expression grew darker with each passing second.

"You fucking lewd bastard. Fuck, no wonder the way you fucked me didn't feel like it was your first or second time. Fucking bastard. Did you sleep with all the church nuns and the servants here?"

Eve grumbled, shaking her head. Sieri had to work at the church in the mornings and afternoons, so she wasn't at the mansion right now. I shook my head.

"Sieri. You. Aira here. And Cellu. Just them?"

"Like that's something to be proud of, you bastard."

Eve swore. She didn't seem to like my colorful womanizing. That's why I decided not to mention that I'd gotten Erina pregnant. She had taken it cooler than I'd expected, but I felt she wouldn't be so cool if I brought this up too.

"But you know I love you the most, right? Eve?"

"I don't know. I said, I don't know. I heard you told my mom she was the best, too."

"But I'm marrying you, aren't I? It's because I love you the most."

"....Fuck, you're good with words."

Eve grumbled but didn't get any angrier. Despite her harsh words, Eve's tolerance was surprisingly high. I was curious what kind of expression she'd make if I brought home more women, but for now, it seemed to be within her permissible range.

"So, are you still sleeping with that nun?"

Eve asked. I nodded. Eve asked.

"Who do you like more, her or me?"

Isn't that too blatant a question? As Cellu snickered, Eve threw a slipper that was by the pool. Cellu ducked into the water to avoid it. The surface of the water where the slipper landed exploded like a cannonball.

"You, of course, Eve."

I think I gave Sieri a similar answer, but it didn't matter. Eve seemed satisfied with the answer, her lips twitching as she nodded. She tried to forcibly maintain a cool expression, but I could feel her shy smile.

"Right, so that's how it is. Then it's fine. I'm a sinful person anyway, so what do I care how many women you embrace? As long as I'm the best."

Eve looked strangely happy. I thought that was a relief. I wished Sieri was as open-minded as Eve;

I was curious what kind of conversation they'd have when they finally met. Aira was a slave who followed me blindly, so there was no conflict with Eve, but Sieri had a subtle possessiveness towards me.

"Anyway, even though you're the Lord's wife, if you try to establish any policies on your own, there will definitely be a backlash. So just stay quiet."

"With that nun and Aira here?"

"Yes. Just help Sieri and Aira if they ask for approval on accounting matters, and if a neighboring territory asks for help, refuse them unconditionally, saying it's not possible without my permission. That's all you have to do."

Some of the completely devastated neighboring territories still haven't recovered, their economic power is fucked, and they were constantly sending me aid requests. I was funneling donations to them in the name of the Archdeity Church, but as if that wasn't enough, they kept sending requests for aid.

So far, I had been refusing all aid that would require using the territory's budget. And I kept hearing rumors that the neighboring territories were very dissatisfied about this.

The Central Church had also advised restraint on this matter, saying that making donations by draining the territory budget would only increase the number of innocent victims, so there would be no problem even if Eve refused. But it was also true that I was worried about what schemes the neighboring territory might pull while I was gone.

But it couldn't be helped. I had to defeat Evangeline to be able to live my life in this otherworld without any worries.

"So when are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow."

"Fucking fast."

"The sooner I go, the sooner I'll be back."

"Then are you busy tonight?"

Eve asked, gently scratching the floor. Her white skin was flushing red with heat. Since coming to the mansion, Eve preferred to wear sleeveless attire. A one-eyed beauty in sleeveless clothes, how could she not be gorgeous? I felt my lower body growing tense.

I had packed all the travel supplies and prepared all the handover documents, so couldn't I take a good rest and enjoy some leisure tonight? At Eve's subtle request, I nodded and caressed her thigh. I could feel the firmness of her thigh, toned by long years of exercise and swimming.

"No. I'm not busy. What about you, Eve?"

"I'm free..... Then can I come to your room tonight?"

Eve got up, came closer, and placed her hand on my shoulder. I gently pushed her hand away and said.

"But, Eve."

Eve flinched slightly at my cold reaction and replied.

"What's wrong?"

"Isn't the way you address me a little too stiff?"

"What should I call you if not 'you'?"

"Try calling me Groom."

"Fuck."

"Just once."

".....Do I really have to? Fuck. This really isn't my preference."

Eve hesitated for a long time. Cellu was leaning against the edge of the pool, watching Eve with an interested look. Her eyes were sparkling like a parent watching their baby's first steps. After agonizing and hesitating for a long time, Eve opened her mouth.

".....Groom."

I'm a dead man tonight.