A father in law

Merse Opra.

He is the king of the Perante Metal Kingdom, his royal family leading the kingdom from the very beginning. The royal blood had been always close to the metal aura, so the descendants of Merse Household developed their 'bloodline' till it became something unique.

After all, they are all humans, so their bloodline could only adapt slowly.

After many generations, Merse Opra became the strongest known king in the whole history! His royal bloodline was pure, endowed abundantly with the metal aura. No one questioned his authority, but then the world hope happened.

Their world was slowly dying.

"I have thought that the reason for the recent prodigies to be born is exactly the world hope."

"..."

Reigner was listening to the king that was sitting on the throne leisurely. His legs crossed while the head nonchalantly rested on his palm... His eyes were looking at Reigner as if treasure and he began sharing some stories.

Is it how the king becomes closer to the 'talented' people?

Regardless of that, Reigner listened to the man's stories including the other noble families and their respective fields. He was explaining a lot of stuff to Reigner, then yet again his words shifted to his own, powerful strength.

The appearance of the king was that of a brawny man with an aura of the battle maniac. His board body was exuding the powerful beaming, but there was also a mixture of amiable feeling coming off of him.

Was it because of the crown that was on his shoulder instead of the head?

It was looking pretty funny too.

"If the world is going to die anyway, then why not seize it whole? I have taken such a big liking to these words... And if we seize the new lands successfully, then the new possibilities shall open!"

The king stood up! His crown fell off of his shoulder, but the metal creation of his neatly lowered its head to catch it. It was a ferocious lion, its size at least two times bigger compared to the likewise tall king.

The lion got the crown which kinda suited his metal fur.

"Reigner, are you ready? Ready to sweep through the other kingdoms and seize everything? Once the new land settles in our world, the huge battle will unfold here!"

"I am... ready..."

Gritting his teeth from the pressure, Reigner mustered every bit of his strength to mutter these words. Then, the metal lion's steps shook the whole chamber as it circulated around Reigner. Its pressure heightening upon him.

He nearly passed out from this alone.

'The disparity...'

There was a lot to learn for Reigner. Luckily enough, he had Namia training for a while, her sword leaving a lot of scars on his body. Those scars hurt like hell due to her sharp metal aura, so by remembering the pain which was 'real', Reigner managed to hold off.

He got a whistle of approval from the king.

"You are so inexperienced, but your perseverance is great. I am willing to risk a lot of resources onto you."

"I am... honored, your majesty."

Before Reigner's eyes, something akin to contract appeared. There were a lot of clauses, but most importantly, there was a magic seal that needed to be done. It was like an oath that would turn Reigner dead if he went against the kingdom.

The king himself explained it, saying that the contract will be torn later in the future if Reigner contributes enough to the kingdom.

As a ruler, he had to look far into the future.

Not like Reigner could refuse.

The resources of the king are going to raise his strength abundantly. There is also bitch Unni who is going to train him up, and troops ready to be in his grasp. Everything needed for him to go back to the world can be given by the kingdom.

'I won't go against your kingdom, but just ignore it.'

Reigner inwardly spoke, but then something flashed through his mind. An idea appeared within his head, and as if reassured, his blood dripped down onto the contract. It shone with dark green aura, then solidified into Reigner's name.

"This is the birth of the fourth noble household, Medusa Household!"

Merse Opra applauded with his arms wide open, then hugged Reigner like a father. Of course, this hug would be a normal one, but the next words of the king shocked Reigner as it was kinda 'unexpected'.

"Let's tighten our relationship, Reigner. Are you willing to take my fourth daughter as your wife?"

"It is the greatest honor to be blessed by the royal blood! I am willing, and will treasure the beautiful princess with all my heart."

It was kinda cringing for Reigner, but he was thinking of the best words he could possibly mutter in such a 'fantasy-like' setting. He peeked at the king's face which nodded with approval. He yet again found Reigner's words to be satisfying.

"Her home is your home from now on. I will send the message, so you can freely head over here."

"Thank you, your majesty."

"It is a father in law now, haha!"

The king let out a heartful laugh, then the audience ended. Reigner's head was heavy from all the new stuff he learned, but he was also annoyed by the marriage.

'For fuck's sake, you haven't even told me her name.'

He cursed while leaving the hall with straightened back. Then, once the corridor appeared, Johne and Unni turned their attention to him. With a nod of approval, Reigner elicited two different reactions from these two.

"Good job."

"Ah... I am doomed..."

Reigner peeked at the sad instructor, then asked the question.

"What do you know about the fourth princess?"

"Ah, is she perhaps?"

"Tsk, just tell me the public opinion of her."

"Yes, Noble Medusa. She is known to be a failure!"

"...What about other daughters of the king?"

"They are beautiful, strong, but already wed, so..."

There were a few important reasons for the king to wed his fourth daughter to Reigner. The most important one was to tighten the ties. She is known to be the failure, but his blood still flows within her.

If Reigner takes her, then his metal aura should be strengthened.

So the failure daughter can be somehow useful.

And it's not like he had better uses for his fourth daughter. As royal blood, it was her fate to be used as a marriage tool just like her sisters. But why would someone bother with the failure, even if she was concubine?

So Reigner was the perfect man for her.

He might get a lot of benefits from her body alone. In the future, he shouldn't be bothered by the fact that the king had given him 'failure' as his 'bloodline' is just that good for the start of Reigner's journey as 'Metal Noble'.

And by this time, there might be better candidates to continue the lineage - Noble Medusa lineage.

"Anyway, with her as my wife, I will have a better status. Let's say, nobler like. As a princess, she also should have her lands."

Reigner shrugged, then headed to his new home after giving brief orders for his two 'people'. First was to Unni, she is already within his ranks! The king had no problems with that. She is going to be working for him wholeheartedly.

As for Johne, he told the man to learn some stuff from her regarding metal aura and tactics.