Chapter 51: In Eld’s Room
[space_man][space_man]”Well then. It’s late now, so let’s get some rest.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]After Al left, they decided to request the Central Capital to handle Landred’s disposal and temporarily sent him to the town’s detention center as it was nearing midnight. When they returned to the mansion, Sandrea, Millenia, and Jaylot had apparently already returned to their rooms and were asleep. Mary, who had been waiting, was also asleep, sitting in a chair with her arms crossed.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Haha, that’s unusual. She must be tired from releasing her magic power. She was dozing off and not participating in the conversation after Al arrived.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld carefully picked up Mary so as not to wake her.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Oh my, you’re surprisingly good at holding her.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”The way you say it…… What do you mean, ‘good at holding her’?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld said in a flustered manner, but Tohlight remained calm,
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I mean no offense. It’s just not often you see someone carrying a sleeping adult.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He said with a slight grin.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”For now, let’s take her to the room Mary used to use……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Excuse me, Eld-sama. That room is currently being used by someone else.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Justipearl was there before they knew it.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Then, the guest room……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”There’s only one guest room available, and Tohlight-sama is in that one……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”So there are no vacant rooms?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”That’s right. With Sandrea-sama’s instructions and the fact that we have less than half the usual number of servants, we’ve had to limit the number of rooms in use, and it’s led to this situation……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He was curious about what had happened that caused the servants to keep quitting, but for now, the lack of available rooms was a problem.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Then why not Bocchama’s room?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Tohlight suggested.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Isn’t Bocchama’s room messy?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Uh, yes, of course. Eld-sama’s room has been left as it is. We’ve been cleaning it regularly as per Jaylot-sama’s instructions.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Hearing that, Tohlight broke into a broad smile.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”See, there’s no problem. Bocchama’s bed is big enough for three people to sleep in.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He recalled the bed his parents had sent him in the past. For some reason, they always liked to send huge things.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”No, but……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You’re engaged, so there’s no problem, is there?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld wanted to punch Tohlight’s unwavering smirk.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Fine, fine. I’ll take her there, alright? It’s not a problem for me. I can sleep on the sofa in the room.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Saying that, he headed towards his nostalgic room. Mary was still asleep.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He entered the room and laid Mary on the bed. Then he peered at her face. Mary’s face was flushed.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You were awake after all. I thought your breathing changed after I picked you up.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Mary slowly opened her eyes.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”B-because…… I woke up after being picked up, and it was kind of embarrassing……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld took off his jacket and lay down on a nearby sofa.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Y-you’re going to sleep there?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Because I don’t want things to go the way Tohlight planned.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld let out a big yawn.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You’re tired too, Eld, so the bed would be……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”It’s fine for one night. I’ll have them prepare a room for you tomorrow.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”D-do you…… hate…… sleeping with me?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld sat up and looked at Mary. Mary also sat up.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”It’s not like that. It’s just……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Ever since Millenia and Jaylot came, we haven’t had much time alone…… I thought maybe at a time like this……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Mary said, looking down. Eld sat next to her.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You always become like this when you release your magic power. It would be cute if you were this honest all the time.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]He stroked Mary’s head.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”B-but……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Sorry…… I got irritated after seeing Tohlight’s smug face. Can I sleep next to you tonight?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Yes.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Mary nodded.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”But…… just sleeping, okay? I’m really…… tired today……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Saying that, Mary collapsed. Eld supported her and laid her down on the bed. Then he lay down beside her and slept like a log.
[space_man]
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]The next day, when Eld woke up, Mary was already awake but was sitting on the sofa, hugging her knees.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Morning…… What’s wrong?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Good morning…… I was thinking that I’m always like this……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld tilted his head, not understanding what she meant.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I wish I could be honest all the time, but I can only be proactive when I’m drunk or after releasing my magic power……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”No, I think you’re quite proactive normally. What are you talking about, someone who asks for it every night?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld said with a wry smile.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”T-that’s not what I meant……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Mary blushed.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I just want to be by your side, even just being next to you is enough, but I don’t know how to say it, so I always leave it to my sexual desire……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld sat next to Mary and placed his hand on her head.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I see. Then I guess I should just stay by your side like this.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”……Yes.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Eld embraced Mary. Mary’s breathing gradually became rough.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Mary? Are you okay……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Mary pushed Eld onto the sofa and straddled him.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”I’m sorry, Eld. I can’t hold back anymore. So……”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Wait, wait, we can’t do this now. I’m busy during the day, so let’s do it at night!”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”It’s okay. Just once, I’ll hold back after just once!”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You always say that, but you never hold back. You’re always like this, so please just hold back with this for now.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]Saying that, Eld sat up and pressed his lips to Mary’s, sharing a deep kiss.