Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

The altar for the ceremony of the Harvest Festival was a short walk from the mansion.

This just shows how good the location my mansion is in the Sanctuary though.

The altar this year was a far more magnificent than that of last year.

Until last year, Mimir-sama would perform ritualistic offerings and prayers at sundown, then everyone would head to the stalls afterwards, but it was starting in the morning this year.

When we approached the altar, the people in the Sanctuary were already gathered there.

As I was overcome with emotion at just how much the population had increased upon seeing this, Undine beckoned us over.

It seems they were waiting on us.

Agricultural produce harvested from the Sanctuary, as well as the liquor made from them were offered up at the altar, and Mimir-sama dedicated prayers of gratitude toward Goddess Norn and the Spirits. With the support of the priests of the Genesis Faith, the ceremony was performed without a hitch.

Afterwards, Tsubaki appeared with a float that could board a large number of people.

Yeah, we’re boarding this, aren’t we? I’m the first one, aren’t I?

Succumbing to Titan and Tsubaki’s stares, I got up the stairs to the float, then my wives Sophia, Maria, and Marnie followed after, then Akane, Lulu-chan, and Laeva. My wives were carrying our babies.

Perhaps to assist them, Maribelle and the maids climbed on as well, and my aides Charlotte, Gina, and Ana, who were dressed up more than usual, also did so. Then, for some reason, Charlotte’s mother Madam Elizabeth, as well as Madam Lumia and Mimir got on. Naturally, Freesia-san was also dressed up and climbed on board. Dante-san, perhaps out of consideration for King Yggurle, did not ride with us.

Was it really alright to leave King Yggurle?

And finally, the last to board the float were the Great Spirits.

Titan unfastened the stairs, and took his position at the rear of the float.

Then Tsubaki started moving the carriage.

Before I knew it, Kaede was already on Tsubaki’s back.

As the waving and cheering residents crowded both sides of the wide street, the float Tsubaki pulled continued forward.

Yup, it’s legit a parade.

I must have had an indescribable look on my face as Undine spoke to me.

「Give up. The birth of your children is more joyous to the people of the Sanctuary as you think. It’s also a delight for us Great Spirits. In particular the Elf Etoile, as she will very likely be the next Guardian of the Spirit Tree and Keeper of the Sanctuary.」

「…… so it really will be Etoile.」

「It can’t be helped. It is very likely to be in terms of lifespans.」

I held back a sigh.

I don’t want my daughter to be bound to the Sanctuary in the future. But the Sanctuary isn’t a bad place for Sophia and Etoile to live out the rest of their long lifespans.

Etoile, Haruka, and Flora were more eagerly welcomed by the residents than I thought.

They might have been more excited about it because it was their first time experiencing a parade like this for the first time.

As I waved back to Wappa and the Sanctuary children who were cheering, Sylph spoke to me as well.

「Takumi, It’s about time you realize.」

「Realize?」

「Yep. To these people, you are their King.」

「King……no way…… really?」

「Think about it. The population here doesn’t amount to a country just yet, but it’s vast enough to be a small country, and while there is no army, there are plenty of golems. We trade with three countries and have plenty of foreign currency. Takumi, you who created such an environment are undoubtedly the representative of the Sanctuary.」

「Well, it’s no mistaking that I am the Sanctuary’s representative, but……」

「Then you understand why the people are delighted by the birth of your children.」

I’m just reaping what I sow so I gave up on the attention I gather, but if possible, I want to raise the kids in a normal environment.

「Well, you don’t have to think too hard about it. Unlike normal countries, you don’t have to conduct yourself like a king, so it’s fine if you just do your duties as the Guardian and Keeper.」

「That’s the hard part though.」

「Fufu, it’s okay~ This Oneechan will watch over your kids and those kids~」

「Ahh, thanks, Dryas.」

After the parade around the Central District, we changed into our regular clothes and headed to the stalls.

Our babies were taken to the mansion to nap.

Lord Simon and Madam Rosary were going around checking the stalls.

Madam Lumia manned stalls serving cuisine from Yggurle Kingdom with her attendants. Nearby, King Yggurle carrying the food he bought from other stalls in both hands, eating as he watched Madam Lumia.

Is that really okay, King Yggurle?

As the sun set and the stars sparkled in the night sky, I separated myself from everyone and started launching the fireworks.

Whooosh~~ Boom!!

I launch of the firework spell with a whistling sound to help build the scene, then large flowers bloomed in the night sky.

「Uwaaa!!」

「Wooooah! It’s so pretty!」

「So pretty nya!」

The residents fell silent for a moment, wondering what had happened, but not long after, I could hear the innocent children’s voices, followed by the adults’ cheers.

Once I gave the command, all the prepared firework magic devices will launch automatically.

I should also return to my family.

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