"Political Marriage? Are You Kidding Me?" is the fifth episode of the Hachinan tte, Sore wa Nai Deshou Anime. It first premiered on April 30, 2020. You can watch the full episode on Crunchyroll for free in both English Dub or English Sub.
Summary
Hohenheim introduces Wendelin to his granddaughter, Elise, whom he tricks the baronet into a political marriage. Wendelin panics at the idea of marrying a woman he doesn’t love, but is later assured by Erich that nobles rarely meet their betrothed until the wedding.
Wendelin gets more stressed being swarmed by unemployed adventurers every time he leaves his home, thus he hires a grateful Erwin as his retainer. This motivates Louise and Lina to outdo Erwin into becoming Wendelin’s mistresses after he marries Elise
Meanwhile, Wendelin sneaks into Hohenheim’s estate to sort the marriage issue and is relieved that Elise is at least not against marrying him. After being invited to dinner, Elise's butler suggests Wendelin provide Elise an engagement ring.
Wendelin hopes for a more regular ring than a fashionable one to suit Elise better, but unknowingly purchases one made from a magic storing crystal, making it perfect for Elise’s healing magic. As an unsure Wendelin tells Elise how worried he is about living up to his dragon slaying reputation, Elise comforts hims while beginning to develop a crush on him.
The butler reports to Hohenheim that Wendelin is an unusual noble whose thoughts are unpredictable to them. Meanwhile it is shown the only thing on Wendelin’s mind is how much he misses Japanese soy sauce.[1]
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