The peaceful domestic life is short-lived as and her father arrive with a new request that kicks off the next major story arc: a diplomatic mission to the neighboring beastman kingdom, Mismede .
Touya is tasked with opening a "Gate" to Mismede to facilitate an official meeting between rulers, a task that seems simple for his overpowered magical reserves but quickly leads to unexpected complications. The peaceful domestic life is short-lived as and
Realizing the mansion is too large for them to manage alone, Touya utilizes his connections to hire a full staff, including a butler and maids, effectively setting up his base of operations. Diplomacy and New Horizons Diplomacy and New Horizons Chapter 16 is widely
Chapter 16 is widely regarded by fans as the moment the scale of the story shifts from "localized adventure" to "global influence". It solidifies the bond between Touya and his first four fiancées while preparing readers for the introduction of new characters like the feline king, , and eventually the mysterious mechanical creations of Babylon . including a butler and maids