Haruto had tried to escape.

He had fled the cult that worshipped him.

He had run into a legendary forest.

He had hidden inside the World Tree, thinking it was a safe place.

Instead?

He had saved an Elf Queen's life and accidentally gained another insane fiancée.

Now, he was staring at Queen Sylphiel, the most powerful elf in the world, as she smiled at him like he was her soulmate.

Haruto's soul was already leaving his body.

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Haruto's Brain Shuts Down

"It is decided," Queen Sylphiel announced, her emerald-green eyes glowing with absolute certainty.

"As is elven tradition, I shall become your wife."

Haruto blinked.

Once.

Twice.

Then—

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA—"

His scream was so loud, the World Tree's leaves shook.

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Haruto's Last Attempt at Sanity

"WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!" Haruto held up his hands, desperately trying to process this. "I just met you like… five minutes ago! You can't just decide this!"

"You saved my life," Sylphiel said serenely. "Elves are bound by eternal gratitude. It is our way."

"I AM NOT AN ELF!"

Sylphiel tilted her head. "No, but you are my savior. Thus, you are now my fated one."

Haruto stared at her, horrified.

"...That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard."

Sylphiel giggled and took his hands. "You are adorable when flustered, my beloved."

"I AM NOT YOUR BELOVED."

Sylphiel's smile only grew.

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"You are even more adorable when in denial."

Haruto's sanity collapsed.

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The Situation Gets Worse

Just as Haruto was about to run for his life again, a terrifying presence loomed behind him.

"Oh my~."

A chill ran down Haruto's spine.

That voice.

That all-too-familiar, way-too-smug voice.

Slowly, mechanically, Haruto turned his head.

And there—standing at the edge of the sacred elven grove—

Were his worst nightmares.

[✓] Lilia, the yandere Demon Lord, glowing with dark energy.

[✓] Emberis, the Dragon Emperor, cracking her knuckles.

[✓] Fel, the cat-girl thief, smirking with amusement.

[✓] Princess Emilia, looking way too happy about this.

Haruto internally screamed.

"HOW DID YOU FIND ME?!"

Lilia smiled sweetly. "Darling, you really need to stop underestimating me~."

Fel grinned. "You left a pretty obvious trail this time, boss. Just had to follow the destruction."

Emberis sighed. "You need to try harder next time, little human."

Princess Emilia tilted her head. "Wait… who is that?"

The girls' eyes shifted toward Sylphiel, who was still holding Haruto's hands.

Sylphiel smiled warmly. "Ah, you must be his other companions. My name is Sylphiel, Queen of the Elves."

A long, tense silence.

Then—

"HARUTO."

Haruto froze.

Lilia's eyes darkened. "What. Is. This?"

"THIS IS A MISUNDERSTANDING," Haruto shrieked.

Emberis crossed her arms. "You got another woman while we were looking for you?"

"I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!"

Fel snickered. "Man, you're a magnet for trouble."

Princess Emilia just sighed. "Why am I even surprised anymore…"

Lilia cracked her fingers. "Haruto… it seems I need to remind you who your first wife is~."

"I AM NOT YOUR HUSBAND!"

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Sylphiel Escalates the Situation

Sylphiel stepped forward calmly, completely unbothered by the demonic and draconic auras clashing in the air.

"Oh, how wonderful," she said softly. "I see I must prove myself as the primary wife."

Haruto's soul left his body.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN PRIMARY?! THERE AREN'T ANY OTHER WIVES!"

Sylphiel completely ignored him.

"Very well. If a challenge is what you desire, I shall accept."

Lilia's eyes sparkled dangerously. "Oh? You wish to compete for my dear husband?"

"STOP SAYING THAT!"

Sylphiel smiled. "As the ruler of the Elven Dominion, I accept any trials necessary to claim my beloved's heart."

Haruto panicked.

"NO! NO COMPETITION! NO TRIALS! NO—"

Emberis grinned. "This could be fun."

"IT WILL NOT BE FUN!"

Fel smirked. "You better run, boss."

Haruto turned and ran.

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Haruto's Escape Attempt #593 (Instant Failure)

Haruto sprinted into the trees, activating every stealth skill he had.

Nope. Nope nope nope nope. I am NOT dealing with this.

Just as he thought he was getting away—

BOOM.

A golden net of magic appeared in front of him.

He skidded to a stop—

Only for a dark barrier to appear behind him.

Then—a wall of fire.

Then—a glowing elven barrier.

Haruto slowly realized something.

He was trapped.

He turned around.

Lilia, Sylphiel, Emberis, Fel, and Emilia were closing in.

His worst nightmare had become reality.

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Haruto Officially Gives Up on Life

Haruto sat down on the grass, staring at the sky.

"This is it."

"This is how I die."

Lilia sat next to him, resting her head on his shoulder. "Hush, my love. You cannot run from destiny."

Sylphiel smiled. "Indeed. Fate has brought us together."

Emberis snorted. "You're doomed, little human."

Fel grinned. "Don't worry, boss. You'll get used to it~."

Princess Emilia sighed. "At this point, should we just hold a wedding?"

Haruto let out a long, defeated groan.

He had tried everything.

And somehow—

Somehow—

He had only made things worse.

"I hate my life."

The girls only smiled.