Episode 3

**Hey, How About a Political Marriage?** (そうだ、政略結婚しよう, *Sō da, Seiryaku Kekkon Shiyō*?) is the third episode of the Anime. It was aired in Japan on January 25, 2022.

## Synopsis

In order to strengthen the alliance with the Earthworld Empire, Wein has decided to welcome the Imperial Princess. The princess who arrives is, to Wein and Ninym's surprise, Lowellmina Earthworld, a friend from their school days. When Lowellmina proposes a marriage proposal, Wein tries to find out her true intentions in a game of wiles. When Wein, Ninim, and Lowellmina meet for a secret meeting, Lowellmina makes a proposal that is so reckless that......!

## Summary

A flashback involving a young Wein and Ninym during their days in the academy celebrating a successful mission with a few of their fellow classmates including Lowellmina who also goes by Lowa. Wein talks with Lowa about how she helped make the mission a successful one, but Lowa downplays it. It's also mentioned how the two of them will never change and that one day she'll visit him, when the time is "ripe". In the present time, Wein awakens from his desk from a nap, and after a brief chat with Ninym about dress etiquette for the visiting Princess, they're informed of her arrival. Later, Wein, Ninym his sister Falanya meet with the visiting Princess who turns out to be Lowa and she asks for Wein's hand in marriage. Afterward, in his personal room, Wein throws a tantrum about that not only is Lowa a princess, but that she also wants his hand in marriage. This makes Wein suspicious that it's just another clever ploy by Lowa.

At dinner time, a large banquet is served for Lowa and the other guests. During it, Wein probes Lowa for the motives of her arrival there and her marriage proposal. It's revealed that her brothers opposed her visiting the Natra Kingdom, but her insistence prevailed. Lowa's explanation leads Wein to believe that in her "Official Visit" there is nothing more than a shallow pretense to satiate her uncontrollable adolescent urges. The conversation then changes by Lowa mentioning how inadequately dressed she is due to the cold weather of the land, hence Wein offers her new clothing and she happily accepts.

After the dinner, three large trunks are delivered to Lowa's room, two of which, both Wein and Ninym stowed away in. They all have an informal talk with each other until they're joined by Fische Brandell. Immediately, Lowa orders her to stand guard outside and she reluctantly agrees. With Fische out of the picture, Wein deduces that Lowa had her collect intel on them and Lowa confirms it. Sitting at a table with some snacks and refreshments, the three talk a bit about each other's backgrounds that were kept a secret from their times in the academy. Wein then cuts to the chase and directly asks Lowa about the true motives of her visit and a marriage proposal. Hence, Lowa asks Wein if he wishes to join her in taking over the empire. Despite Wein's hesitance to accept the proposal due to his kingdom's military limits, Lowa mentions that the empire could easily crush his kingdom with little effort and that her brothers are in a three-way power struggle for the throne. As an alternative to this conundrum, Lowa should descend the throne, however, she's a fringe candidate due to her not only being a woman and her brothers being more favorable candidates. Still, Wein declines, which she accepts that choice for now as she didn't expect it to go so smoothly so fast. Walking down the hallway, Wein tells Ninym that Lowa was bluffing about taking over the empire and that the marriage was a pretext. Soon, they're met by Nanaki who asks for a favor.

The following day, at Nanaki's behest, Ninym sits at a gazebo with Princess Falanya as Nanaki furtively watches from nearby. Princess Falanya confines to Ninym how the changes that have occurred surrounding her brother have her feeling uneasy. Ninym, on the other hand, reassures her that the changes won't have any effect on her relationship with her brother. Although a bit happy with what Ninym said, Falanye claims that she wishes Ninym would marry her brother, but she declines due to her lower lineage. The subject then changes to Falanye's studies and Ninym suggests that Falanye use this as a way to get closer with her brother.

Afterward, Lowa, Ninym, and Fische take a bath together where they talk about their time in the academy with Wein, Strang, and Glen. It's also mentioned that Gerard Antgatal a high-ranking noble is interested in Lowa's hand in marriage, but she finds him distasteful. This is all despite the fact that he frequently sends her gifts and such to win over her affection and approval.

Following Ninym's advice, Falanya gets Wein to tutor her and they talk about the history of the Kingdom of Antgatal. Amid this history lesson, Wein is informed that some weapons that weren't from the kingdom were confiscated. To this, Wein compliments Lowa's trickery, while Falanya sits by confused by the situation. A flashback involving Wein and Lowa shows that Lowa tried to coax Wein into joining her war ambitions, but he refuses as he has his own ambitions. Awakening from her bed, Fische informs her that she's been invited to tea by the Prince and knows full-well of the Prince's intentions for digging for more information from her. However, Lowa still accepts Wein's invitation.

## Character

Characters in order of appearance.

* Wein Salema Arbalest
* Ninym Ralei
* Lowellmina Earthworld
* Glen Markham
* Strang Nanos
* Falanya Elk Abralest
* Fyshe Blundell
* Nanaki Ralei
* Grinahae Antgadull (Mentioned)

## Locations

* Natra Kingdom
* Earthworld Empire (Flashback)

## External Links

* Tensaiouji Official Site - "Episode 03" *"Summary"* (*JP*)