World Teacher โ Other World Style Education & Agent-Chapter 78 - Girls Talk
Chapter 78: Girls Talk
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When I was a child, she was the female elf that I met when I first entered the Adload Continent.
Since she was an elf. which was a rare race, she was poisoned by some adventurers and I helped her when she was about to be kidnapped.
Elves were prideful and tended to look down on others, but Fia was a friendly woman and she even thought of herself as an oddball.
Even though I was only with her for one day, there were parts of me that she was attracted to. When we were about to go our separate ways, she said that she wanted to become my lover when I grew upโฆ No, she wanted to become a mistress.
I didnโt really want her to become a mistress, but we became friends. We promised to meet each other again and then we separated.
Fia couldnโt leave her hometown for ten years because of her hometownโs law, so I collectively planned to go to her place, butโฆ
โI missed you, Sirius!โ (??)
โโฆFia?โ (Sirius)
The appearance of Fia, whom I met again after such a long time, hadnโt changed from that time.
She had flowing emerald green long hair, and a beautiful model-like face. She was a completely beautiful Onee-chan when I was a child at that time, but she had a considerable destructive power to the present me, who had become a young man.
Speaking of something that had changed, I had grown a bit taller, so I guess she could fit into my chest?
I was glad to be embraced by such an attractive elf, but I was puzzled at the same time.
โUwaahโฆwhat an awesome beautyโฆโ (Kachia)
โAn Elf? Thatโs unusualโฆโ (Cecil)
My disciples were just as surprised as me. However, because of Kachiaโs and Cecilโs voices, who were the employees of the inn, I sorted my thoughts to the present situation.
Although it was an inn with few guests, I couldnโt just calm myself down and have a talk in front of the counter.
โCecil-san, change one of the double rooms to a triple room! And hereโs the lodging charge and hush money for this person!โ (Sirius)
I put a gold coin in Cecilโs hand. Then I pulled Fia away from me and I carried her in my arms.
โHehe, how nostalgic. You were small and unbalanced in the past, but now, itโs a splendid Oujo-sama and Ohime-sama(1).โ (Fia)
โIf you understand that, donโt bite your tongue, alright?โ (Sirius)
With only Hokuto, I started running towards my room while carrying Fia.
And as Hokuto opened the door, I went into the room and had Fia sit on the bed.
โOh, how aggressive you are after this sudden reunion. I donโt hate it when you ask for it.โ (Fia)
โIโm not going to do anything. I just want to calm down and have a talk.โ (Sirius)
โI donโt mind. Were those two, by any chance, your wives? Was it bad for me to suddenly hug you?โ (Fia)
โAlthough I was surprised, Fia didnโt do anything bad, and those two are not my wives. It will be alright if I properly explain later, but first, letโs exchange information.โ (Sirius)
โYeah. I was too excited when I met Sirius. Sorry for being noisy.โ (Fia)
โThereโs no such thing. More importantly, itโs been a while, Fia. I wanted to see you again.โ (Sirius)
โHeheโฆ although I said it earlier, I also wanted to see you again.โ (Fia)
She entered the room and took off her mantle, and underneath the mantle was the same leather breastplate that she wore when we met before, and she had a skirt with a slit and her navel was exposed.
In other words, her skin was exposed in various places, and I was hugged by her again with a smile. I was happy as a man, but I wanted her to forgive me for this moment.
I managed to calm her down, who was a bit excited, and pulled her off of me, I wanted to ask something from that point.
โSo, why are you here? It hasnโt been ten years yet, and you are not supposed to leave the forest, right?โ (Sirius)
It was a slight detail, but there was still nearly half a year before the decade from when we had separated. It wasnโt possible, unless there was a time distortion, butโฆ her answer was pretty bad.
โI ran away.โ (Fia)
โโฆWhat?โ (Sirius)
โI said, I ran away. I wanted to see you, soโฆ I broke the law.โ (Fia)
Fia seemed to feel guilty of breaking the law, since she was scratching her head with a bitter smile. On the other hand, I felt that something was wrong with her attitude.
I didnโt know how strict the laws of elves were, but I didnโt think that she would break it because of that reason. Thinking thatโฆ she wanted to see me, it was dubious.
โI am happy that you wanted to see me, but whatโs the other reason?โ (Sirius)
โAahโฆ you figured that out, huh? But, you know, it is true that I really wanted to see you.โ (Fia)
โIโm happy for that. However, if you are going to be with me from now, I want you to stop hiding secrets. Please, tell me.โ (Sirius)
โI was forced to go to an arranged marriage interview.โ (Fia)
After we separated, she returned to her hometown. She spent her time peacefully, since she met her family again.
She spent her days practicing and improving on how to fly in the sky, which I had taught her. She had continued to wait for ten years because of that law.
โA decade is not a big deal, if youโre an elf, but the days before I could meet Sirius again felt long. And then, six months ago, my dad hadโฆโ (Fia)
She was suddenly called by her father, and told her that she had to go to an arranged marriage interview.
The other party seemed to be an Elder Elf, who was also the founder of the elves, and he accidentally saw Fia, while he was walking in the forest.
This was my first time hearing about the Elder Elves, but according to Fiaโs explanation, they were a tribe that lived even deeper in the forest than Fiaโs hometown, andโฆ apparently it was a tribe that rarely left the forest.
โI refused because I had Sirius, but us elves basically canโt go against the Elder Elves. I met him, butโฆโ (Fia)
They were stronger than the elves, so the elves couldnโt go against them. In other words, if we were to compare them to ourselves, it was like a royal and a commoner, so marrying an Elder Elf was like marrying into royalty.
It sounded good, if I didnโt considering her feelings, but Fia was disgruntled and clenched her fist.
โHe was arrogant and selfish! With his overbearing manner, he came to us and wanted to make me as one of his wivesโฆ he was so proud of himself and saw me as nothing but a tool.โ (Fia)
โThatโs unpleasant. Was he so proud of his power?โ (Sirius)
โThe Elder Elves hold great strength. If I went all out with the spirits, I would, somehow, manage against only one of them.โ (Fia)
โWith Fiaโs full powerโฆ is it? That is a considerable strength.โ (Sirius)
Apparently, there were nearly a hundred people with the same level as Fia, who could use Wind spirit spells. Although their numbers were small, it was suicidal to defy the Elder Elves, who were more familiar with the forest than the Elves.
Fiaโs father was reluctant because she didnโt like it, but he couldnโt go against the Elder Elves. But, Fia didnโt have the personality to stay put.
โSo, I ran away. Hmm, should I say that I ran away? Although I said that, I made some preparations.โ (Fia)
Since the Elder Elves didnโt leave the forest, of course, she must go from there to the depths of the forest. And the night before she was to head to the depths of the forest, there was a letter and traveling preparations placed in Fiaโs room, who was trying to escape.
โI wrote that they should treat me as a criminal who broke the law. Since his pride is so high, he absolutely wonโt touch a criminal, heโll probably give up.โ (Fia)
โA criminalโฆ is Fia fine with that? And is your family going to be fine?โ (Sirius)
โThe criminal will be banished for one hundred years, but there will be no problems if it is only a hundred years or so. Besides, I think my family is fine. To behave recklessly for a person like me, even if the Elder Elves looked down on us, itโs just a matter of disrespect.โ (Fia)
A hundred years huhโฆ? As expected of the Elves, who lived a long life.
And since the Elder Elves recognized the Elves as gatekeepers for their own residence, they would not handle this that seriously.
That was something to be worried about later, but the person who should mind it the most, was cheerfully laughing. I met Fia again, but the thing about going to the Elf forest hadnโt changed.
โIs that so? Anyway, Iโm glad that Fia is alright.โ (Sirius)
โYeah, Iโm not defiled, you know? Thatโs why, I will be glad if you soil me.โ (Fia)
Since I was about to be embraced again, I held Fiaโs face with my hand and stopped her. Since her opponent wasnโt serious, she immediately gave up and sat on the bed.
โCan I not talk about my failed engagement anymore? Next is Sirius, but why is that wolf here?โ (Fia)
โThis is my partner, Hokuto. He is a reliable fellow who can properly understand a personโs words.โ (Sirius)
โWowโฆ heโs smart. But if he is Siriusโs partner, this much is probably normal. My name is Fia, nice to meet you, Hokuto.โ (Fia)
โWoof!โ (Hokuto)
Fia seemed to be having fun while stroking Hokutoโs head. And Hokuto might have also recognized that Fia wasnโt an enemy, since he was comfortably close while being brushed.
Well then, the relationship with Hokuto was good, but the problem was my disciples. I quietly approached the door to the hallway and vigorously opened it up.
โโโWaah!?โโโ (Emilia/Reese/Reus)
Of course, the ones who flooding into the room were my disciples.
When I was wondering why they didnโt came in, even some time had lapsed, those three were together, listening in front of the door. It wasnโt that I didnโt understand their feelings, but I thought that they wouldnโt do this in secret, since I was family to my disciples.
I had a forced smile, but a sigh leaked out as my disciples looked up at me with investigative eyes.
โIโll introduce them, Fia. These children are my disciples.โ (Sirius)
Since everyone was in the room, we first decided to introduce the disciples to Fia.
As soon as I sat on the bed, Emilia and Reese were sitting on both sides of me, they embraced my arms, as if to say that I was theirs. However, it was probably impossible for Reese, her face was red. By the way, Fia and Reus were sitting opposite to me.
โNice to meet you. I am Emilia, Sirius-samaโs disciple.โ (Emilia)
โI am Reese, Sirius-sanโs disciple.โ (Reese)
โIโฆ amโฆ Reus.โ (Reus)
Emilia was smiling, but it was a terribly overpowering smile that was shown to the other side. It was a technique that was used by my Kaa-san, Erina, but Reus, who frequently received it, was scared.
I thought that she was completely like a Mother-in-Law, but Fia was laughing without feeling intimidated by Emilia.
โHehe, nice to meet you. I am Shimifia. Even if you donโt warn me that much, I wonโt take your lover.โ (Fia)
โI am Sirius-samaโs disciple. The lover here is Reese.โ (Emilia)
โEh!? Y-yes. I am hisโฆ lover.โ (Reese)
I didnโt think there were any followers whoโd hug their masterโs arms like lovers. I feel somewhat incoherent, but Emilia was probably testing Fia.
In the past, when Erina knew about my abnormal strength, she said that there would be people who tried to exploit it. Because of that, when I talked about the person who I got acquainted with, she would pursue the matter more than necessary, whether the other party was really reliable or not.
Emilia was the successor who took over the intention of Erina. Perhaps, she was trying to know the real intention by shaking Fiaโs feelings. Actually, she could just be jealous.
โThis is just what I expected. If itโs Sirius, I thought that it wouldnโt be weird if he had one or two lovers.โ (Fia) ๐re๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฃ๐ฏ๐ฐฮฝโฏ๐.c๐ผ๏ฝ
โThatโs not the only reason, you know.โ (Sirius)
โBecause itโs Aniki, right?โ (Reus)
I felt happy enough if my disciples could healthily grow up, but when I noticed it, this was the situation. However, I didnโt regret it.
When Reus started to regain his usual tone, Emilia slightly pulled my arm. I didnโt mind it, but my arm was hitting her chest.
โSirius-sama, is Shimifia-san going to accompany us on our trip from now on?โ (Emilia)
โAah, she will become our companion. Sorry, I decided that on my own.โ (Sirius)
โNo, if that is Sirius-samaโs decision, we have no reason to oppose it.โ (Emilia)
โI agree. Itโs amazing for an elf to become our companion.โ (Reese)
โBecause itโs Aniki, right!?โ (Reus)
Emilia was still a bit wary, but I felt relieved that everyone wasnโt objecting.
In order to make Fia, who had become our companion, know about our situation, I talked about my encounter with the disciples.
After parting with Fia, I met the siblings and made them my disciples. And then, I went to the school and roughly explained how Reese became my disciple. As a precaution, I didnโt say that Reese was royalty and that she could see spirits.
I was interposed midway and supplemented by the disciples, but they were praising me as usual.
While continuing to explain like this, Fia kept watching us with gentle eyes.
โEveryone loves Sirius, right?โ (Fia)
โOf course! He is the one that I will serve for my whole life.โ (Emilia)
โY-yes.โ (Reese)
โBecause itโs Aniki, right!?โ (Reus)
โIt will be rude to you guys if I donโt start being serious. I am going to use magic from now on, but itโs not an attack, so you donโt have to worry. Windโฆ please.โ (Fia)
And when Fia muttered some words as if she was singing, the surrounding air changed.
The disciples were confused, but they immediately understood what she did. Talking about the past, it was a technique that I taught for fun.
โItโs alright. This is a Wind barrier thatโs used to prevent our voices from leaking out. Fia, for you to use thisโฆโ (Sirius)
โIt will be fine if itโs your companions, whom you trust, and this will be my proof of trust, since I am the newcomer. As you can see, my attribute is Wind. And Iโฆ can see Spirits.โ (Fia)
One who could see Spiritsโฆ was someone who could use Spirit Spells and who was destined to be powerful, and they would keep themselves hidden until they died. However, since Fia explained it herself, this showed how earnest she was.
In a normal setting, it would be a surprising scene of displaying strong determination, but my disciples merely nodded as if they got the point.
โโฆEh? I intended to say that this was a momentous decision, but whatโs with the light response? Could that be Siriusโฆโ (Fia)
โThatโs rude, I didnโt say anything, you know.โ (Sirius)
โIs that so? Shimia is someone who can see Spirits. Sheโs the same as meโฆโ (Reese)
โEh!? You too?โ (Fia)
โYes. I can see Water Spirits.โ (Reese)
Fia stood up while being surprised at Reeseโs confession, and grabbed hold of Reeseโs hands, while smiling. I probably couldnโt understand. Perhaps, it was the loneliness that those who could see Spirits could feel.
โThis is the first time I have met someone who can see Spirits. Somehowโฆ I am very happy.โ (Fia)
โSirius-san said that he met a person who could see Spirits, so that was you, wasnโt it? Uhmm, actually, I wanted to say thank you.โ (Reese)
โI donโt really understand why, but I accept your gratitude. And it is fine to call me Fia. Everyone else, also, please call me that.โ (Fia)
In the past, when I confirmed that Reese also could see Spirits, I told her about the way to handle the Spirits, which I heard from Fia. That was the impetus on how she became able to handle the Spirits well, maybe her gratitude was because of that?
Fia had finally settled down after getting excited for a short while. And then, the spell to prevent voices from leaking out was dispelled when there was the sound of someone knocking on the door.
โโฆWho is it?โ (Sirius)
โItโs me. Kachia. I came to tell you that you can eat anytime you want.โ (Kachia)
โUnderstood. Weโll be going soon.โ (Sirius)
โAlright.โ (Kachia)
When I confirmed that the sound of Kachiaโs footsteps had faded, Reusโ stomach made a sound. Was it that time already?
We had mostly explained about everyoneโs situation to each other. Afterwards, should we eat together and be good friends? While thinking so, I started to head out with everyone else, but then I noticed Fiaโs attire.
โFia, are you fine without the mantle?โ (Sirius)
โItโs alright, since this inn has few customers. Ohโฆ yeah. I have a favor to ask of you, Sirius.โ (Fia)
โโฆ I have a bad feeling, but if itโs just listening, I will listen, alright?โ (Sirius)
โThere are things attached to Emiliaโs and Reusโ neck, right? I want that too.โ (Fia)
Attached on their necksโฆ Was it the chokers? I made an ornament drawn with the [Call] magic formation, but I didnโt expect her to request a choker.
This was my personal opinion, but I felt that a bracelet or ring would look better on Fia, rather than a choker. Emilia and Reese probably had similar opinions, as they were tilting their heads at Fiaโs words.
โItโs not really a big deal, but why did you ask that?โ (Sirius)
โLook, if itโs a choker, I wonโt be seen as nothing but a slave, right? In that case, our troubles may be reduced.โ (Fia)
โOi oi, you want to be seen as a slave?โ (Sirius)
It was certainly true that the possibility of a slave being targeted was less likely than as an elf adventurer.
But, you would be seen as a slave, you know? This person wanted itโฆ was it because of them?
In the case of the siblings, it was rather special. They didnโt mind it, even if they were treated as slaves. Rather, the sister would be pleased with the slave treatment(2).
Although Fia would be seen as a slave, she gave a look that seemed to say that it didnโt bother her.
โI donโt mind being seen like that by everybody. Besides, do you think itโs bad to be a slave to love?โ (Fia)
โI do mind!โ (Emilia)
โAah, sorry, Emilia. If the lover position is filledโฆ I guess Iโll be the mistress?โ (Fia)
โI am also Sirius-samaโs mistress!โ (Emilia)
โYeah, yeah, calm down a bit.โ (Sirius)
Since things were about to get out of hand, I stroked her head and she instantly calmed down. Emilia swung her tail and I separated from her, since she started to rub her cheek against my arm, while responding to Fiaโs request.
โYou want a choker, right? Please wait awhile.โ (Sirius)
โIโm looking forward to it. By the way, if itโs about that equipment, I can talk to you anywhere, correct?โ (Fia)
โThere is something I want to say. You canโt frequently use it, you know? Besides, since itโs troublesome if you canโt use it during emergencies, I donโt want you to use it as a hobby.โ (Sirius)
โAah, thatโs too bad. I thought that I could secretly invite you with thatโฆโ (Fia)
โThere are also other instances, such as demands on the dinner menu and between meal snacks.โ (Sirius)
โโโโฆโโโ (Emilia/Reese/Reus)
The criminals, the siblings and the glutton, were averting their eyes.
Besides, in the case of Fia, rather than doing it secretly, I thought that she would say it out loud. In the past, she mentioned that her principle was not to forget a favor. But, I was relieved that she hadnโt changed at all.
โHey, letโs continue the conversation while having the meal, alright? Letโs go.โ (Sirius)
And then, I tried to go towards the hallway, but Emilia held my hand and I was unable to move. When I looked at her, she was looking at me with a serious expression.
โSirius-sama, this may seem rude, but I have a request. We would like to have conversation with only Fia.โ (Emilia)
โHmmโฆ If Fia is fine with it, sure.โ (Sirius)
Even if there was an order from me as their leader and master, there was still a part of Fia, who had suddenly become our companion, that they couldnโt give consent to. Since I expected this to happen, I had no reason to refuse her.
Rather than having a relationship where each person held back their feelings, I hoped that they would earnestly collide and their relationship would become a clear relationship. Even if they were fighting each other as a result.
Either way, Fia responded, and she nodded, without breaking her smile.
โI donโt mind. Rather, I was thinking about inviting them as well, so itโs better this way.โ (Fia)
โThank you very much. Well then, letโs do that sometime after the meal.โ (Emilia)
โNo, how about you do it now? Since Reus and I will eat outside, you three should do it while having your meals here.โ (Sirius)
Reus seemed to have no complaint about Fia joining us, so it was probably better to have a girls-only conversation.
Emilia left my arm when I gave permission, and she deeply bowed.
โSirius-sama, thank you very much.โ (Emilia)
โDonโt worry about it. It is fine if you want to have a fight, but donโt destroy the inn, alright? Hokuto, Iโm sorry, but I leave those girls to you.โ (Sirius)
โWoof!โ (Hokuto)
Just to be sure, I asked Hokuto to be their bodyguard. Even if they were attacked by robbers, I would be relieved, since if it was Hokuto, he could make the best judgement.
โYou donโt have to worry. I will gain their trust before the day ends.โ (Fia)
โI wonโt be easy, though.โ (Emilia)
โThatโs fine. Iโll show you how serious I am.โ (Fia)
โUhmmโฆ if there is anything, I will tell you immediately.โ (Reese)
Reese was also there, and I couldnโt feel any hostility between the two, itโs going to be alrightโฆ I think?
While having a slightly uneasy feeling, the female team went ahead. And then, Reus and I headed towards the hallway, and we went outside after speaking at the counter.
Maybe it was because of the Fighting Festival, but the town in the evening, where people gathered, was crowded.
We found a place to have a meal. We sat on a vacant seat and made an order as Reus muttered with a smile.
โYou know what, it is unusual for me to eat with only Aniki.โ (Reus)
โWhen you say that, I guess itโs true. Well, occasionally, it is a good thing between men, isnโt it?โ (Sirius)
โHehe, that is surely true.โ (Reus)
I wasnโt sure with what he was so happy about, but Reus was eating the meals we ordered while smiling.
Hmm, since there was no Emilia who might twist Reusโ opinion, letโs ask him a bit about Fia.
โYou see, Reus. What do you think about Fia?โ (Sirius)
โHmm? I think she is a beautiful person. As expected of an el-โฆ muguu-!โ (Reus)
As he was about to say the name of the tribe, I forcibly stuffed some meat into his mouth to make him shut up. There were many people who wanted elves, so I didnโt want him to say that during the conversation. Regardless of being within the inn, there was an especially large amount of people around here.
Reus seemed to have noticed this while chewing the meat that was stuffed into his mouth. He, then, swallowed the meat after thinking awhile.
โUhmmโฆ I, somehow, have a feeling that she is a good person. She is not up to Anikiโs level, but I think she is as reliable as Nee-chan, and I like her.โ (Reus)
โYou like herโฆ huh? As expected, you are also a man whoโs weak against beautiful women. I thought that you were not interested in women, but you have finallyโฆโ (Sirius)
โItโs not like that. I like her as a companion, you know? If I am allowed to do this, I think that I will call her Fia-ane. Fia-ane, in the first place, is Anikiโs woman, right?โ (Reus)
โI guess that is true, huh? Soโฆ are you fine with this? While having your sister as a lover, you donโt mind if Reese and Fia are in it as well?โ (Sirius)
โI donโt have any complaints about Aniki, who made Nee-chan achieve such happiness. Besides, it is natural for Reese-ane and Fia-ane to like you.โ (Reus)
Maybe it was because of the polygamy being accepted by those who have power in this world, he was tilting his head while trying to understand what the problem was with that.
โI am happy if Nee-chan is happy. Moreover, I think that it is really amazing if Aniki can make Reese-ane, who I think about as my family, happy.โ (Reus)
โThatโs a premature saying. I havenโt even married yet, and I donโt know what will happen from now on, you know?โ (Sirius)
โIf it is Aniki, we will support you, so you donโt have to worry. For me, Aniki is my family, my Sensei and my aim. I am really glad that Aniki picked me up. Iโll follow you for the rest of my life!โ (Reus)
Reus said it with a dazzling smile, while displaying his teeth. It was a bit embarrassing when he directly expressed his gratitude.
I leisurely spent our time between men while giving Reus my own share of meat.
โ Reese โ
Sirius-san and Reus had gone out so whatโs left in the room was us ladies.
Although it couldnโt be helped, Emilia seemed to hate herself for driving Sirius-san away.
Before I tried to encourage her, Fia tapped Emiliaโs shoulder with a smile.
โHey, donโt worry about it. Letโs have a meal. Arenโt you hungry?โ (Fia)
โโฆYeah.โ (Emilia)
โLetโs go. I am hungry, too.โ (Fia)
And then, led by Fia-san, we headed to the bar, which was also the dining hall of the inn.
While walking through the hallway, I looked at her walking figure as she casually talked with Hokuto. I felt that I, once again, learned how amazing Fia-san was.
When I looked at Emilia, who was smiling, she was hurling an intimidating air.
When we were in school, Sirius-san, who had become famous after fighting the Headmaster, suddenly had more opportunities to be approached by women.
Ane-sama declared that she wanted to make him her subordinate, but the nobles also sent their daughters and granddaughters to secure his strength in order to take him in.
Of course, there were some people who liked him normally, but everyone who had a guilty conscious all ran away when she put on that smile. At first, it looked like a smile from a splendid attendant, but those who felt guilty were, somehow, unable to directly look at that smile. It was said that they had seen a [Silverionโs Smile].
In other words, that smile was some sort of rite of passage; to see whether they really liked Sirius-san or not.
By no means, it wasnโt about Sirius-san getting taken away, or because she was jealousโฆ I think?
Having said that, it seemed that Fia-san had gone through the rite of passage by Emilia, didnโt she?
Although they hadnโt met each other before, I think that the figure of her happily talking to Hokuto looked similar to my Ane-sama. Fia-san, who was an elf and a senior in Spirit Spells, wasnโt a timid person.
We had to go through the receptionistโs lobby in order to get to the bar. Currently, it wasnโt Cecil at the counter, but a big man.
Even though Sirius-san brought her in on his own, Fia-san remembered that she wasnโt accepted yet, and then, she approached the counter.
โIโm sorry, but Iโll be staying here tonightโฆโ (Fia)
โI was already told that.โ (??)
As he said that, we looked at the innโs registrar, and Fia-sanโs name was already written in it and her business with the counter was already completed. Apparently, Sirius-san did it before he went out.
The man standing at the counter looked rough, but he was looking at us with gentle eyes.
โI donโt care who the customers are. I just want you to take a good rest.โ (??)
โWhere is Cecil-san?โ (Reese)
โMy wife is preparing the meals at the bar. Since it is our prideful dishes, please donโt hold back when eating them.โ (??)
This person was Cecil-sanโs husband.
More importantly, I was looking forward to her cooking.
โ
When we arrived at the bar on the first floor of the inn, there were a few guests and the vacant seats stood out. And as we entered the bar, everyoneโs eyes had simultaneously focused on us. Since there was an Elf, Fia, and Hokuto, it might not be unreasonable.
I was thinking whether Hokuto would be stopped, but it seemed that Sirius-san had talked with the receptionist beforehand, so we were able to enter without any problems.
When we worried about where to sit, Kachia-chan, who was helping as a waitress, noticed us. She came in front of us with a lovely smile, but she was confused because Sirius-san and Reus werenโt here.
โEhโฆ where are the Onii-chans?โ (Kachia)
โThey went out because they had some business to do. We are the only ones who will be eating here today, but I wonder if there is a place where we can slowly speak alone?โ (Fia)
Fia-san briefly explained, and then, Kachia-chan recommended the seats at the corner of the wall. It couldnโt be seen from the entrance, and it seemed to be just right as it was a bit further away from the other seats.
The other guestsโฆ especially a man with fat belly, were trying to approach us, but they returned to their original positions the moment Hokuto turned his gaze on them. As expected of Sirius-sanโs partner.
Emilia sat next to me, while Fia-san sat on the opposite side. And Hokuto was sitting nearby to protect us.
After a while, Kachia-chan came to take our orders, so we ordered while looking at the menu.
โI would like to have some wineโฆ I wonder if you two drink wine?โ (Fia)
โIโll have fruit juice.โ (Emilia)
โIโll also have fruit juice, please.โ (Reese)
Emilia slowly lowered her head when we faced each other again after asking for some other dishes.
โI am sorry to suddenly ask for such an occasion.โ (Emilia)
โI donโt really mind. We havenโt met each other yet, so I think that it is better for us to clearly express our intentions. Also, those words were intense, you know?โ (Fia)
โSorry, please letโs do that from now on.โ (Emilia)
I thought that Emiliaโs tone was intense because she hadnโt fully accepting Fia-san yet.
In the first place, if Sirius-san, who was the master, accepted her, Emilia, who was the servant, couldnโt refuse her. Nevertheless, Emilia couldnโt easily trust the other side.
Whether she might be against her Master or became a villain, she couldnโt accept her until she was sure that Sirius-san wouldnโt be betrayedโฆ thatโs what Emilia said in the past.
That was the intention handed to her by her attendant teacher, Erina-san, and she decided to do it on her own.
Although she said that, I thought that Emilia had almost accepted Fia-san.
Occasionally, she would pick up someoneโs true nature through their actions, and see through even more of their fake expressions.
Then, we lifted our cups when the dishes and drinks were carried and arranged on the table.
โWell then, shall we have a toast? So, whoโs going to toast this?โ (Fia)
โLet me do it, then. For meeting with Fia-sanโฆโ (Reese)
โโโCheers!โโโ (Emilia/Reese/Fia)
I lightly knocked the cup and drank it.
Fia-san drank the wine in one gulp, she seemed satisfied while lightly breathing out. At any rateโฆ she was very sexy. I was about to say that each of her conducts were captivating, and she gave the feeling of an older woman, even though she only looked a little bit older than us. Are all elves like her?
In addition, Emilia drank her fruit juice in one gulp. She placed the cup on the table with a little more force and sharpened her eyes.
โFia-san, what do you think of Sirius-sama?โ (Emilia)
That was splendid as she got straight to the point.
When I thought about it, she had lived longer than us, and it may be a bad choice to attack her from behind, because it seemed like she could easily throw children like us off.
And to Emiliaโs question, Fia responded without hesitation.
โI love him. It is enough to devote my life for him.โ (Fia)
โWe-well, since when did you come to love Sirius-sama?โ (Emilia)
What should I doโฆ? It wasnโt only me, Emilia was also blushing because of Fia-sanโs words.
Emilia changed the direction of the question, while being upset. The meaning was surely to see if she was judging him by looking at Sirius-sanโs ability and fame, I think?
Fia-san was also a bit surprised at such an inquiry, but she replied after she poured some wine into the cup.
โAt first, it was because of his backโฆ I guess? Didnโt I mention about me being rescued by Sirius earlier?โ (Fia)
โYou were attacked by uncivilized adventurers, right?โ (Emilia)
โAt that time, it wasnโt just my chastity, but I was about to lose a lot of things. But, Sirius suddenly jumped out and stood to protect meโฆ I was attracted to his backโฆโ (Fia)
I understood that feeling. When I was in school, when we were attacked by the murderers in the labyrinthโฆ I was attracted to Sirius-san, who came to help us.
I might have started to recognize Sirius-san as a man at that time. And the deciding factor was when I got kidnapped.
โHe was only a child at that time, you know? I like children, but Sirius was different, somehow.โ (Fia)
โYeah! Sirius-sama is really like an adult, he knows everything and he watches over us!โ (Emilia)
I also agreed that he was unusually like an adult.
In the beginning, I thought that he was like my father, because I could see him as nothing but a parent who looked after Emilia and Reus.
Even though he had attendants, he prepared delicious dishes every day, and I couldnโt think of him as someone below me.
โI had traveled for about ten years, before I met Sirius, but there was not a single person who would let me off. When the fact of me being an Elf was known, I would be attacked like some beast, so in order to avoid such trouble, I would always run away. Compared to that, Sirius wanted to be friends with me because elves were uncommonโฆ I was surprised in many ways.โ (Fia)
โThatโs just like Sirius-sama. However, it probably canโt be helped because of Fia-sanโs beautiful face.โ (Emilia)
โHehe, thanks. After that, I was taught about various things, like how to fly in the sky, and I noticed that I became attracted to him more and more.โ (Fia)
Next, she talked about flying practice, being carried in his arms like a princess, and it seemed Emilia was getting envious. I wasโฆ envious too.
โAlthough it was only a dayโs encounter, I really fell in love. So, when Sirius grew up, I promised to meet him, no matter what kind of adult he would become, but I was surprised when I saw him. He became a man more splendid than I ever expected.โ (Fia)
โIt is too soon to be surprised! Sirius-samaโs splendor is not only that!โ (Emilia)
โYes, I understand that very well. After all, he nonchalantly does his own things, and he even left Hokuto to protect us.โ (Fia)
He didnโt only leave Hokuto for us, he paid for the lodging and the meals.
I heard from Cecil-san, who was in the kitchen, that he paid extra, since we would eat a lot. It was a bit embarrassing, butโฆ I was glad that he understood us.
Fia-san drank some more wine after she talked up to that point. Her mood seemed good for another helping.
โIn other words, I like people who are capable. That is why I was attracted to Sirius. Well then, next is your turn.โ (Fia)
โAlright. I will tell youโฆ about Sirius-samaโs splendor!โ (Emilia)
She wasnโt really competing, but Emiliaโs counterattack started from there. I was also listening, and I was supplementing while eating.
โโand then, when I was about to be crushed by anxiety and despair, he hugged me and comforted me.โ (Emilia)
โAahโฆ you would be charmed for sure.โ (Fia)
Fia-san was consenting with Emiliaโs fervent speech while smiling. By no means was she trying to set it aside, and I thought that she merely wanted to know about her favorite person. She really liked Sirius-san, didnโt she?
Aahโฆ this chicken, it was tender and delicious.
โSirius-sama didnโt only rescue Fia-san in a dangerous situation! We were also attacked in the past, and we were saved when we were driven into a corner! Although there were four enemies, with Sirius-sama alone, who was so angryโฆโ (Emilia)
โYeah. Sirius-san was a bit scary at that time, but he was really amazing.โ (Reese)
โThatโs because you guys are very important to him. Isnโt this getting better?โ (Fia)
What are the spices used for this soup? Letโs ask that later.
โAnd then, in order to let me get revenge on my parentโs enemy, he purposely pushed me aside. I was in despair at that time, but I thought about it and I did it. Andโฆ I finally received Sirius-samaโs affection!โ (Emilia)
โฆEh? I felt that Emiliaโs tone had gone wrong.
She seemed to have become strangely bold.
โEmilia was already embraced, huh? I also want it soon, butโฆ what about Reese?โ (Fia)
โEh!? Thatโฆ I stillโฆโ (Reese)
โYeah, thatโs right! Reese should receive Sirius-samaโs affection as soon as possible! He is a kind, so he will treat you gently!โ (Emilia)
And then, Emilia drank the contents of the cup.
When I was thinking that it was obviously strange, Fia-san had poured the contents of the container she had into Emiliaโs cup.
Thatโฆ was wine, wasnโt it?
โTo tell the truth, since it is going to be my first time, this is good information. Reallyโฆ he is gentle, isnโt he?โ (Fia)
โLet me tell you the joy of being a woman! He was not only gentle, but there were also times when he was intense. I fainted with so much happiness!โ (Emilia)
Although we were already old enough to drink, I havenโt drank alcohol yet. I was unlike Emilia, she didnโt drink alcohol, which could disrupt her focus in order to take care Sirius-san.
Thatโs why this was her first acohol; but, by no means, Emilia would become like this when she drankโฆ
โI will satisfy Sirius-sama next time! For the sake of Sirius-shama(3), I will do my best with my fostered breasts and bodyโฆโ (Emilia)
โI want my part before that. I may not be able to win against Emilia on the breast part, but I can compete with longevity and skill.โ (Fia)
โI will not lose!โ (Emilia)
Aahโฆ Emilia was getting out of hand, since she was talking embarrassing things. The other guests were gone, but it was still embarrassing because Cecil-san was still here.
However, when I properly looked, Fia-san was using the spell she used earlier, and it seemed that our voices hadnโt been leaked to the surroundings.
I thought that nonchalant attentiveness was wonderful, but I probably couldnโt admire Fia so easily since she was the cause of this situation.
Emiliaโs recklessness continued awhile and then, she fell asleep around the tenth cup.
There was a need of having skills to drink for the first timeโฆ and Fia-san, who was muttering, was already at the twentieth cup. She continued to drink without changing the pace.
โNevertheless, she is a hardworking cute girl. I know well what makes Sirius important.โ (Fia)
โYeah, I like him too. By the wayโฆ Is Fia-san going to be alright if you drink that much?โ (Reese)
โIโm fine since I have resistance to alcohol. I was really happy today, and since Emiliaโs stories were fun, I can keep going with the wine.โ (Fia)
Instead of pouring another helping, Fia-sanโs expression became a bit serious and she turned her eyes to me.
โI wish that I could be friends with Emilia, but what do you think?โ (Fia)
โI think it is fine. Emilia wanted to know whether you were really thinking about Sirius-san.โ (Reese)
โReally? Thatโs great. Then, how about you, Reese? I havenโt really heard about your true feelings.โ (Fia)
โI agree that Fia-san will become our companion. I feel the same, but I think it will be more fun if Fia-san is there.โ (Reese)
Our center of focus, Sirius-san, was someone we relied upon, and since I knew that she was a good person from the conversation, I had no reason to refuse her.
Besides, above allโฆ
โBesidesโฆ we both like the same person. Thatโs why I think that we surely can get along.โ (Reese)
โHeheโฆ as expected of Siriusโ lover. But, Iโd like to ask you something, didnโt you want to monopolize Sirius?โ (Fia)
โNoโฆ is not something that I can say, because I also like Emilia. Thatโs why, if Fia also becomes the same as usโฆโ (Reese)
โโฆKuhh! Whatโs with this cuteness!โ (Fia)
Fia-san seemed to be in agony.
Fia-san continued to be like that for a while. When she was finally brought back, she drank some wine and had a smile on her whole face.
โHaaโฆ I am really looking forward to the days from tomorrow on. With Sirius and you guys too.โ (Fia)
โMe too. Aah, anyway, have you ever eaten a confection called cake? Sirius-san made it and it is a popular confection. Itโs really delicious.โ (Reese)
โReally? I wonder if I should ask him about it tomorrow. By the wayโฆ Reese hasnโt given Sirius your first time yet, right?โ (Fia)
โBuuhh!?โ (Reese)
She suddenly changed the topic, and because of that, I unintentionally sprayed the juice that was in my mouth.
While thinking about how to answer, I eventually nodded in earnest. Aahโฆ my face is hot.
โYeah, I like honest children. Well, todayโฆโ (Fia)
โEh? You havenโt finished yet?โ (Sirius)
When Fia-san opened her mouth with a serious face, Sirius-san and Reus had returned and were in front of us.
โAahโฆ Sirius-shamaโฆโ (Emilia)
โHmmโฆ What? Did you drink?โ (Sirius)
โYesssโฆ For Sirius-shamaโฆโ (Emilia)
Was she already in heat? Emilia suddenly got up, and jumped into Sirius-sanโs bosom, as he approach us.
Sirius-san slightly caressed her head, but he did it with the eyes of a parent. Emilia, then, started sleeping again, so Sirius-san slowly held her.
โIโm sorry, Sirius. I tried to make her drink a little, but it seemed she drank more than I expected.โ (Fia)
โIโm not going to say it is bad, but do it in moderation. Well, Iโll bring Emilia to her room. Both of you, wrap it soon.โ (Sirius)
โGot it. Aah, before that, can I borrow Reus-kun for a bit? I have something to talk about.โ (Fia)
โAsk Reus, then. Iโm going to excuse myself.โ (Sirius)
โYes, please take care of Emilia.โ (Reese)
Emilia was being carried off and Sirius-san returned to our room.
When Reus sat down, Fia, once again, briefly introduced herself.
โSay, Fia-san is Anikiโs woman, right? So, is it alright if I call you Fia-ane?โ (Reus)
โNo problem at all. Alright, I will call you Reus. There are some snacks remaining, do you want them?โ (Fia)
โOuu! Thanks, Fia-ane!โ (Reus)
This was Reusโ natural airheadedness, but he surely adapted very fast, as I expected.
While admiring the conversation between those two, Fia-san was smiling and stroking Reusโ head.
โSay Reus, will you sleep in our room today?โ (Fia)
โI donโt mind, but since it is a triple room, there arenโt enough beds, right? Well, I can even sleep on the floor.โ (Reus)
โItโs alright. Today, Reese will sleep in Siriusโ room, so a bed is available. You can properly rest.โ (Fia)
โIs that so? Alright, then.โ (Reus)
โโฆHaa?โ (Reese)
Ehโฆ EH?
Whatโฆ Was that alright?
Me in Sirius-sanโs roomโฆ Eh?
โHeโs probably still embracing Emilia, so you should go after a while. But, I donโt think he will do it when Emilia is in that condition.โ (Fia)
โWell, me going to Sirius-sanโs roomโฆ for what?โ (Reese)
โTo do that. Itโs fine. Didnโt Emilia say that he is gentle? Sirius seems to be waiting, the rest is just your courage.โ (Fia)
Somehow, the discussion was progressing on its own.
I was starting to get confused, but I saw Reus picking the remaining dishes.
โRe-Reus? You wonโt like it if Sirius-san is not in the room together with you, right?โ (Reese)
โI wonโt like it, but if it is for Reese-ane, I wonโt mind at all. Yup, it is because Nee-chan became happy. Reese-ane too, please be happy!โ (Reus)
โAhโฆ Aahโฆโ (Reese)
Reus seemed to fully understand.
With a smile on his whole faceโฆ his eyes were radiating with conviction for my happiness.
Well, itโs not wrong, butโฆ auuuโฆ
โ
โโฆโ (Reese)
And then, when I noticed it, I was in front of Sirius-sanโs room.
I had repeatedly reached out and retracted from the door many times, and I was still hesitating.
I came here because of Fia-sanโs words and they kept repeating inside my head.
[I will โattackโ starting tomorrow, so I will hand him over to Reese today. Donโt waste your chance, alright?] (Fia)
She finally met him again after ten years. The truth was that Fia-san really wanted to go ahead, butโฆ she withdrew for my sake.
Emilia always pushed me because I was timid, but today, Fia-san pushed me.
When Fia-san talked about her true feelings for Sirius-san, I was overwhelmed with the depth of those feelings.
Butโฆ I also didnโt like to lose against Fia-san because I liked Sirius-san too.
As I carried myself, my chest started to beat like when I was under that moonlight, and it kept on goingโฆ
That person said that he would accept me, so there was no need to be afraid.
The restโฆ was just my courage.
I made up my mind and knocked the door.
โHmmmโฆ Is that you, Reese? What is it?โ (Sirius)
โSirius-san. Todayโฆ togetherโฆโ (Reese)
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Extra/Bonus 1
The nightโฆ at Elysion castle.
โWhere are you going at such a time, Your Majesty!? Oi, get more people! Anyway, stop him!โ (Castle Guard)
โGuuoohhhhh! Let me go! I have to go!โ (Cardeas)
โSo, where are you going!?โ (Castle Guard)
โI donโt know! But, I have a feeling that I should GOOOOOโ!โ (Cardeas)
โPlease throw some sleeping powder on him. Huhuโฆโ (Lifell)
โSounds good, Lifell-sama.โ (Castle Guard)
โYeah. I donโt really understand it, butโฆ I feel like praising someone.โ (Lifell)
Extra/Bonus 2
Some excerpts from the conversation between men.
โAlthough my Tou-chan only had Kaa-chan, an excellent male will be asked many times before increasing the number of females. Thatโs why Aniki is not weird.โ (Reus)
โItโs not that I donโt understand the need of having descendants, but from whom did you hear this from?โ (Sirius)
โWhen I was in school, I was taught that while walking alone in the town. It was a person who barely wore any clothes.โ (Reus)
โโฆWere you standing in the back alley?โ (Sirius)
โYeah. I was trying to take a shortcut for a bit, but I was told to take a break. I was a bit hungry, so they told me that they would treat me, so I entered the store.โ (Reus)
โโฆPlease continue.โ (Sirius)
โItโs not up to Anikiโs skills, but they gave me some delicious food. They were, somehow, saying something about blue fruits and licking their lips. I was told to go to a room after I finished eating, but since it was late, I went home.โ (Reus)
โYouโฆ that was prostitute, you know? You said they were too close, didnโt you?โ (Sirius)
โEh? They were not prostitutes, Aniki. Even though they had womenโs clothes and hair, they were men.โ (Reus)
โโฆโ (Sirius)
Later, it went without saying that he was reeducated by Sirius.