episode_0095

Karen was embarrassed. It seemed like the other person had some strange misunderstanding.

“No, well, I’m not interested in that at all. Just now, you’re in such good shape… .”

“Besides, he looked at me like a male in heat.”

“He’s a male in heat… !”

Karen, who unconsciously raised her voice, looked in Ethan’s direction.

… … .

Fortunately, there was no sign of waking up.

Karen took a deep breath to control her excitement and calmly opened her mouth.

“It’s all a misunderstanding. I was just a little dazed because I was tired after waking up.”

“… I understand.”

Even as she said that, Maya did not lower the blanket until the end.

“It’s true… .”

“I believe.”

Why does someone who believes keep holding on to the blanket? Karen couldn’t bear to say anything and trembled in frustration.

“I’m going to sleep again, so Maya, please go to sleep soon too.”

“Wait.”

Maya stopped Karen, who was about to lie down on the bed.

“I have something to ask.”

Maya said to Karen, who looked puzzled.

“Are you planning on giving Ethan a second lover?”

“… Yes?”

Karen couldn’t believe her ears. What did you just say? Second lover?

This is nonsense. There is no need to explain anything. Of course you should refuse.

Although it was common for a woman to have multiple husbands, the reverse was very rare.

In fact, it was safe to say that unless a man had wealth and power, he rarely married more than two women.

Of course, it’s not like it’s not there at all… .

“No. I’m against it, and Ethan probably hates it too.”

“Well. I think Ethan will gladly accept it if you give him permission.”

“… With what confidence do you say that?”

There must have been something going on between the two, right? Karen’s heart beat rapidly at Maya’s inexplicable confidence.

“I felt goodwill in the way he looked at me. I can tell. He is interested in me.”

It’s a leap. Just because there was interest, it could not be concluded that it was a rational interest.

Perhaps the interest was not in Maya, but in the okra species itself. It was hard to see orcs in Quien, so it wasn’t unreasonable to be interested.

Karen thought so… Inwardly, I denied this assumption.

Ethan is a man with an outrageously lewd past. Now he has become a man who only cares about one woman, but until just a few months ago, he sold himself at a brothel.

Considering his past, he would not have engaged in prostitution purely for money.

Money is money, but there must also have been a purpose to be embraced by a woman.

Since he was that kind of man, he may have felt sexually attracted to the orc.

After thinking about that, Karen suddenly realized that Maya was staring at her.

“… Anyway, no way. I can’t allow it.”

“I see.”

Maya closed her eyes as if giving up.

“I can’t help it. I won’t bring this up any more. I’m sorry.”

A sigh full of regret escapes.

“First love is like a dream… .”

Karen’s heart tightened for a moment at the low murmur.

However, he didn’t respond in any particular way. She herself didn’t know what to say.

And at times like that, Karen knew that it was better to remain silent than to open her mouth.

The night passed slowly in subdued silence.

***

“We leave tomorrow.”

I leaned my back against the head of the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling.

” I can’t believe I’m spending this precious time stuck in a hospital room. There will be no waste like this.”

Fortunately, I was able to relieve my boredom a little by having a companion named Maya.

Well, I’m not really the type of person to talk to.

“But you still won. The looks in the eyes of the drivers and the ladies at the top were unusual. Aren’t you going to quit being an adventurer like this?”

Becky said as she peeled fruit next to her. Unfortunately, it was an apple that I didn’t like very much.

After the sparring with Maya, the news of my injury spread throughout the lodgings, starting with the manager (I didn’t know he would come in person), adventurers I knew, and even the marquis’ knight and the top staff came to visit me.

Becky was no exception.

“You go away. I should have seen you yesterday, but why do you keep coming back?”

“Hey, why are you so sad? A true friend is someone who stays by your side when times are tough.”

“I have never had a friend like you.”

Becky didn’t even listen.

“Unlike someone who coldly went on a date when I was sick, I am a woman who knows how to take care of her friends.”

“That is correct. Orcs do not recognize those who abandon their friends as warriors.”

No, why is he interfering again? Becky gained momentum with the appearance of reinforcements.

“That guy knows something. A woman who knows how important her friends are is a real woman. Isn’t that right, little brother?”

Maya nodded seriously, expressing her approval. I found out later that she was twenty-three.

“Then doesn’t that apply to me because I’m a man? I’m not a woman in the first place, so there’s no need to become a ‘real’ woman, right?”

Becky seemed speechless at my perfect logic.

“How about it, you can’t refute it?”

For some reason, I felt like I was getting salty looks from both sides, but I tried to ignore them.

I glanced at the clock to hide my embarrassment. The hour hand had just passed four in the afternoon.

“It’s already time to take medicine. Becky, take some medicine out of the drawer.”

“The patient is very noble.”

Becky grunted but obediently took out the medicine.

Orange liquid in a small glass bottle. It was Professor Bella’s special potion.

I don’t know how he knew I was sparring with Maya, but yesterday he came to my hospital room and brought me a box, telling me to eat it with Maya.

The effect is outstanding. After combining the basic medicine provided with the priest’s treatment, the condition quickly improved.

It seemed like there would be no problem walking tomorrow.

“Ugh, write it.”

I handed the empty glass bottle to Becky and frowned. The medicinal effect is good, but the taste is very bitter.

“Don’t you know that what’s bitter in your mouth is good for your body? Just be patient, oppa.”

“Who said you don’t eat it? And it’s unladylike to tease someone like that, Becky.”

“Me. I am at a loss for words after being criticized like that by someone who is not manly.”

“Is there anyone as manly as me?”

Becky snorted as if she had no idea.

“At most, he acts like a man when he erects his dick, but in normal times he is not young.”

“What? Hey you-”

Becky interrupted, waving her arms exaggeratedly.

“Just kidding. Just kidding. There’s no way your brother is a slut who cheats on his girlfriend without his knowledge, right?”

“… Make jokes in moderation. We’re not the only ones here.”

“Yes, yes. Okay. We only tell jokes when we are alone.”

I glared at Becky, who was being sarcastic. But Becky didn’t care, whistling and peeling the apple.

“Yum.”

“Why are you eating that?”

Becky pursed her lips and responded.

“You said you don’t like apples? I have no choice but to eat it myself.”

“I didn’t say I didn’t like it. Give it to me quickly.”

“Capricious.”

Becky took a piece of apple and held it out with her fork. Like a baby bird, I just moved my head and ate it without lifting a finger.

“Is it because the quality is good? It tastes good.”

“Oppa, do you know that?”

Becky suddenly spoke up.

“What is it again?”

“I heard that eating a lot of fruit makes your semen sweeter. Is it true?”

“… Where did you pick up that rumor again?”

And the street address was wrong in the first place. If you’re curious about the taste of a man’s semen, it would be more accurate to ask a woman.

“I think you know better than me. You must have tried it a few times.”

“You know what it tastes like. It’s different for each person. But I was wondering if it was true that the taste of semen is determined by the food you eat.”

“I don’t know. I don’t really want to know. What can you do if you know that?”

“Then I’ll try it myself.”

“What man?”

“Maya, aren’t you curious? Have you ever eaten a man’s semen?”

Becky probably thought she wasn’t enough on her own, so she shamelessly brought in reinforcements.

… No, but it’s not something to talk about in front of Maya as reinforcements!

“Maya, just ignore it. Don’t worry about what he says.”

“I’ve never eaten it or seen it in person.”

“Oh really.”

Becky’s eyes lit up at Maya’s answer. It was an ominous sign.

“You’ve never actually seen it? Are you really a virgin?”

“To my shame, I haven’t found a partner yet.”

“A partner… It is advantageous to remove virgin scabs as quickly as possible. Why should I at least introduce you to a male adventurer? There’s a guy who likes orcs.”

Maya slowly but firmly shook her head.

“I already have someone in mind.”

It’s really going to spin.

“It’s Becky. Shut up.”

But Becky seemed to have no intention of stopping.

“Oh, who is the person you have in mind? Please at least give this girl a tip. Do you know anything? I wonder if I can help.”

Maya crossed her arms and seemed to be thinking, but then she spoke.

” is inside.”

Maya!

“Inside this?”

Becky looked around frivolously.

“Excluding Maya, the only people in here are me and Ethan… .”

I had already given up and slumped my shoulders.

“It’s probably not me… Then you’re the only one there?”

Becky’s eyes widened as if she had made a great discovery.

” Oh, my little brother, you were in love that could never come true.”

“I know too. But I have no intention of forcing my feelings. If the other person does not want it, it is right to give up completely.”

“Hmm… .”

Becky touches her chin with an incomprehensible expression. I can’t control my heart pounding because I’m so excited to see what the hell will happen this time.

“What do you think, oppa?”

“It’s unfortunate, but I believe you will find a better partner. Because Maya is a good guy.”

“Ah, don’t do that.”

“Hey, do it in moderation.”

“Do you know what I’m going to say?”

“… … .”

I kept my mouth shut. It was obvious what Becky wanted to say, but I couldn’t say it myself.

“Once is okay.”

“That’s it. stop. I also have a limit to what I can tolerate.”

At that time, there was a faint sound from the doorway.

“You can at least get rid of the virgin label of your crush, right?”

“Yes?”

It was an extremely familiar voice, but one that should not be heard now.

I slowly moved my gaze to the side, feeling my hair stand on end.

“What are you talking about now… .”

Was the door open? I’m sure Becky came in and closed it.

Was it not completely closed then?

At the end of my line of sight, there was Karen, looking at me with trembling eyes without even being able to close the door.

“Karen, wait a minute. This is not what Karen thinks-”

“… sorry. I’ll come back later.”

no. This is not something Karen should apologize for.

I opened my mouth, but all that came out was a faint sigh.

Even though I stretched out my arm to grab Karen, the distance between her and me was too far.

Karen closed the door and left before I had time to make an excuse.

Crash.

The door is now completely closed.

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Karen disappeared and there was a heavy silence in the hall.

“… … Hey.”

“… … .”

“Get out.”

“Huh?”

“Get out now!”

I threw the tray with apples at Becky as hard as I could.

A throbbing pain passed through my shoulder, but I didn’t care. Rather, the pain sublimated into anger, and my anger rose to the top.

Becky, who normally would have slyly accepted the attack calmly, this time seemed to realize that she had done something wrong and quickly ran outside.

“Fuck really… .”

I was writhing in agony in the hospital room, where only Maya and I were left.

I was angry. I was angry at Becky, but I was more angry at myself.

“I’m sorry.”

Maya, who was quietly watching the situation, apologized to me.

“I think this happened because of me. It’s my fault. I’m sorry.”

“Ha… That’s it.”

I don’t think it’s Maya’s fault. However, nothing was solved by blaming Maya.

“How can I see Karen’s face now… .”

Any number of excuses are possible. It’s possible, though.

“Haaaa… .”

I sighed as the ground sank.

“It would be nice to have a chance to talk properly later.”

If you think about it, it wasn’t my fault in the situation before. Becky was in charge of the situation and I tried to stop her in my own way.

When it comes to responsibility, it was entirely Becky’s fault.

Of course, I have no intention of avoiding responsibility for my previous relationship with Becky.

Originally I was going to hide it, but now I have decided.

When Karen comes back, she’ll tell her everything she did with Becky. Every detail from beginning to end. I plan to accept it even if we end up breaking up because of that.

It is true that it was a sudden and impulsive decision. But I’m just doing what I should have done a long time ago.

… … Even though I decided to do this, I despised myself for not having the courage to tell everything.

“… … .”

No, even now, the act of deceiving oneself deserves to be despised.

okay. Let’s be honest.

All of the things mentioned above are just cowardly excuses. Are you willing to take it even if we break up?

gibberish.

This is a decision I can make because it is based on the calculation that if it is Karen, if it is a Karen who accepts my past, she will forgive what happened with Becky.

Otherwise, there is no reason to tell it now. There is no reason to deceive Karen by acting as if she only allowed herself to Becky.

In the end, he hurts Karen in order to feel comfortable.

I was nothing short of a coward and a coward, only confessing to sins that I thought could be reasonably forgiven.

Wouldn’t it be better to hide everything rather than deceive Karen with an ambiguous attitude?

Is living with a secret in your heart forever the way for everyone?

Either way, it was far from justice or morality.

“Pathetic guy… .”

At this rate, I have no right to say that I am a former knight.

I spent some time in silence, feeling more bitter than Professor Bella’s potion.