In Another World, the Boy Was Spoiled by the Iron Knight!-Chapter 315: The King’s Bold Decree

He signed it and pressed his royal seal.

"The honors from the country for their deeds have already been decided. Dominic will receive the Gold Wing Star Honor Medal. Shiao Yi will receive the Silver Wing Star Honor Medal. This is already known to all," Dunyarzad said.

"Yes, yes, that is good. But as my own expression of thanks, I want to give them reward money or some kind of commemorative gift," the king said.

Dunyarzad checked the signed letter, then dropped another large pile of documents onto the desk.

Where did he even take those papers from? And why were there so many? Finishing one task and having twice as many appear, what was that? How did the pile not collapse?

Ignoring the king’s confused thoughts, Dunyarzad cut off his words without hesitation.

"Knowing the nature of the two of them, they will not accept such things. They will certainly refuse," Dunyarzad said.

"I know that. Even I have known Dominic since he was a child. He is my cousin," the king said.

"If that is so, saying it out loud is a waste. Now, the next document."

He spread a parchment with gold edges on the desk with a light slap.

It was the document to be sent to the king of Dalmasca.

Because of this mess, many countries, territories, and groups had been forced to deal with unreasonable demands.

Every department was running around trying to clean up the aftermath.

Dunyarzad must also be busy.

He did not have to stay glued to the king’s office; he could go do his own work, really.

It was not as if the king was thinking that he might sneak a sweet snack while Dunyarzad was gone... absolutely not.

As he pressed his royal seal with a soft thud, he imagined Dominic’s face.

And next to him, he imagined the small boy who stood close to him.

That boy with black hair and black eyes, he had heard the boy was still nineteen.

But no matter how he looked, he seemed fifteen, or even smaller.

The king had seriously wondered if he had not reached adulthood.

For a moment, he had even thought, Does Dominic have that kind of taste?

It was a secret that he had pulled back in shock.

The first time he saw Shiao Yi was when Dominic and the others had returned alive from the demon realm said to be at the bottom of the earth.

At that time, he had believed Dominic was dead and he had drowned in sorrow.

It had felt like all the brightness of the world had disappeared at once.

He had been unable to do anything and Dunyarzad had scolded him with terrifying anger... like a demon.

He had remembered something he should not have.

Not good, not good.

He still remembered very clearly how shocked he had been when the man who had always been like an expressionless iron statue suddenly showed a soft smile.

Even Dunyarzad’s eyes had gone wide.

The one who changed Dominic was Shiao Yi.

That small boy had done something no one else could do.

Speaking of that, who was it... Johan maybe?

Someone had said those two were living together.

Their mission had been the two of them as well.

It was already like Dominic and Shiao Yi could not be separated.

Then a bright flash of inspiration struck the king.

This must surely be a divine sign.

"Dunyarzad! Let us give Dominic and Shiao Yi a marriage permit!"

"What? What are you saying? So suddenly?"

Dunyarzad stared with eyes like a bird shot by a bean gun.

Has this king lost his mind?

I can hear that, Dunyarzad. Please stop looking at me with those eyes that say you pity a hopeless child.

"If they will not accept gifts, then this is the only choice. Until now, same sex marriage has not been recognized. It was not legally forbidden, but it was never accepted by custom. But to love someone has nothing to do with gender or race. God gives endless love to all living beings. Then should we not also recognize marriage in the same way?"

"Haa... You have said something outrageous again. It is true that in theory you are correct. But the reaction from the world will be huge, you know?"

"We will send a letter to the Kingdom of Nabradia. If the Great Cathedral of St. Hagia approves it, then public backlash can be managed."

"Well, that country and our royal family are like brothers because Rosaria royalty has married into the Nabradia royal house for generations. Your Majesty’s request will surely be accepted quickly. And the queen is also the Nabradia king’s cousin."

"Right? Right? Is this not a brilliant idea? I can already see Dominic’s happy face. Very good, very good."

"It seems we must hurry to create new laws. More urgent work on top of our already busy situation. Truly, I wish you would spare me sometimes."

Dunyarzad gathered the important documents that had to be sent at once and quickly left the office.

The king watched his retreating back and let out a soft laugh as he admired his own idea.

It was truly a brilliant idea. Was it not an excellent decision?

Dominic was a famous knight known not only in their own kingdom but also in other lands such as Dalmasca.

Surely this marriage news would stir the whole world.

How delightful.

And he might even be remembered in history as the first king to allow same sex marriage.

He could not stop laughing quietly.

He no longer wanted to look at any paperwork.

"Good, good."

Filled with a happy feeling, he pulled out the candy jar he had hidden in his desk drawer and picked up a biscuit covered in thick honey.

...

The next day, after taking a day off, Shiao Yi went to the Royal Capital Administration Office with Dominic to submit their marriage application.

When he first heard about it from Dominic, he had been shocked. He thought, "The king really did something unbelievable."