episode_0053

-Is this the child? Israfil, the one you brought to the mountains this time… … .

Looking back, my relationship with Isabel, although less so than with Israfil, was also quite long.

She was close to Israfil even when I was about ten years old.

-Yeah, that’s right. Since that’s what happened, take good care of yourself too. My name is Evan. Evan Lane.

-Huh? Suddenly?

-Isabelle, you’re better at this kind of thing… …? Hmm, better than me?

… … Israfil Ha’el was much better than it is now, but even then it had some weak points.

Of course, she also contributed greatly to turning me from a back-alley thug into a decent human being.

If it weren’t for Israfil, I would be rolling around in the underworld on the outskirts of the empire.

I will never be able to thank her enough for the rest of my life, for guiding me to this point by encouraging me and sometimes scolding me.

-Evaaan, let’s eat. Make me some food.

‘… … If only the personality was a little better.’

However, that stubborn nature did not go away. By the time I was fifteen, my position as a dependent had been completely reversed.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Isabel was in charge of my etiquette education.

Israfil taught me how to control my divine powers and how to be happy as a ‘family’, and Isabel taught me how to get along with people and how to be happy.

That’s why I respect Israfil, but the object of my respect is Isabel.

If I had to say, she was Evan Lane’s ‘teacher’ in the true sense of the word.

“Umm… … Mr. Evan.”

“… … .”

“Are you sleeping?”

That’s why I find the situation I’m in now really difficult and awkward.

Although it is quite expensive, it is basically a room for one guest.

It didn’t matter whether it was an inn for nobles or not. What I’m saying is that the bed in this room is single size.

Of course, it was quite spacious compared to a typical single bed, but it wasn’t very comforting.

In any case, there was no doubt that I was now sharing a bed with Isabel, wearing only a thin hotel gown.

“Really, really sleeping… … ?”

I tried to twist my body as much as possible to look at the wall, but what meaning did that have?

Even though the bed was already narrow, Isabel kept getting closer to me for some reason.

She moves to a position where our skins touch each other even if we toss and turn just a little.

‘Is this temptation, damn it?’

I have never cursed at Isabel in my entire life, not even Letena Israfil.

At least now, I had no choice but to curse inwardly. Seriously, why are you doing this to me?

“… … No, I won’t catch it.”

If I kept my mouth shut any longer, he would bury himself in my back. I had no choice but to answer and gently pull the blanket towards me.

Behind her, Isabel responded with a smile.

“See, I didn’t think it would work. Hehe. Because the breathing was inconsistent.”

“… … .”

You can tell if someone is awake or not just by their breathing? That’s a really good ability.

I made a strange expression of trepidation, but tried to keep my gaze fixed on the wall. I didn’t know what would happen if I looked back now.

Of course, I was saying that I didn’t know what I was going to do, not Isabel.

“What… … . Do you have anything to say? If you can’t sleep, would you like to chat?”

“Oh my.”

So I tried my best to keep my tone even. Right now, I had to have some conversation to get rid of this close distance from my consciousness.

Fortunately or unfortunately, Isabel responded with a small smile, as if she was happy to hear what I said.

“Then will you do that? Mr. Evan. My eyes won’t close at all… … .”

“… … Yeah, what.”

“… … Oh, right. You’re really not mad at me, are you? You’re not worrying about me for nothing, are you?”

“That’s right.”

“Somehow even the way you speak feels nervous… … .”

That’s because you keep saying the same thing over and over again.

“… … It’s really okay. You really don’t have to worry about that anymore.”

“Well, that’s fortunate.”

I was somehow able to suppress the blunt remark that was about to come out reflexively. Somehow, I felt like Isabel was tormenting me in many ways in just one day.

Where, what, he must be Israfil’s best friend, he even has an annoying personality just like him.

Even though the direction is much more vicious towards Israfil. For a moment, the image of a woman with blue hair saying ‘Ta-da’ appeared in my head…

“… … .”

hmm.

When I looked back, Isabel was the fairy. I felt my bad mood lift a little.

Soon she spoke again.

“Mr. Evan, Mr. Evan.”

I also answered nonchalantly.

“Yes, Miss Isabel.”

“Evan, your back is really broad.”

“… … .”

And then Isabel’s next words brought tension to my loose lower body.

I froze for a moment at the soft touch near my shoulder blade.

… … This, this is real temptation. Did he really drag me into bed for this purpose?

“It used to be so small… …. It even fits inside my arms. Hehe.”

But whether I was analyzing the meaning of the gesture with my brain running at full speed or not, Isabel paid no attention and just continued to say what she wanted to say.

“Evan was also very young at the time. What did he say? Did the elementary school kids at church come to my room saying they were bullying me and not wanting to share the same dorm?”

“… … Miss Isabel, isn’t that when I was eleven? I’m an adult now?”

“Ahaha.”

When I asked her what was so funny about that, she burst out laughing again.

The meaning of her gestures was growing. Isabel Cedent was touching my back here and there as if she was really amazed at the difference in time.

Once again, she moved closer to my back, squirming under the covers.

Before I knew it, her amazing breath began to gently tickle the back of my neck.

And I trembled with my eyes wide open, as if the veins were growing in them, and I thought to myself:

‘You really want me to cover you up, right?’

Now it was harder to bear. Whatever the true intention behind this behavior, I was not a gentleman enough to let it get to this point and just go to sleep.

It was the very moment when he was about to flip over and climb onto Isabel’s small body.

“Mr. Evan.”

“Yes, yep?”

She tugged at my collar, and I paused for a moment before answering her call.

I wonder if he has something to say. His voice had lost its liveliness compared to before. I looked back with a slightly worried expression… … .

“… … Kkeup.”

“, stay still.”

Isabel forcibly held my head back, seemingly trying to prevent me from looking at her own face.

No, what is it?

“You know, Mr. Evan.”

“… … For example.”

“A sudden thought.”

When I somehow managed to answer her while feeling bewildered, she smiled awkwardly and said:

“I feel like I’ve been pushing Mr. Evan too much lately… ”

“… … ?”

But the following story was extremely difficult to understand.

Pushed her? Me?

“What the… … all of a sudden?”

“… … It was the same with Ruben Youngae, and also when the three of us met in the square on the first floor a few days ago.”

“… … .”

“I was always immersed in the position of a teacher, so I think I always tried to pressure, test, and try to get Evan. I started to reflect on that.”

“… … Not really… … .”

I was about to answer that it wasn’t true, but a palm covered my mouth.

Isabel smiled faintly and patted the corner of my mouth as if she were a child.

“You don’t have to say that. Well, I don’t think it was wrong to test Mr. Evan like that. If I had to be picky… … . Wasn’t it something that someone had to point out?”

“… … .”

“So I won’t say you did something wrong. Rather, I just realized that it’s important to comfort you like I used to, like sometimes. Um, like a whip and a carrot?”

“Hey, do you see me as a horse… … ?”

“Huh, there’s no way that’s true.”

Giggling playfully, Isabel then suddenly and unexpectedly hugged me tightly.

This is the guy who is called the back hugger. I tensed up my whole body.

“Mr. Evan. No, Evan.”

Isabel whispered to me in a soft tone.

“You’re always doing well. Of course, you’ll do even better in the future. You’re my great disciple.”

“… … .”

“It’s been a long time… … . Since we’re covered in the same blanket like this, old memories come to mind. From now on, I’ll compliment you often, so don’t be too nervous… … .”

And then, gradually, the voice became more and more muffled, and then, bang.

“… … Miss Isabel?”

“… … Ummm… … .”

Isabelle buried her head in my back, making a sound like a lazy stray cat somewhere.

I looked back, feeling the tension that had been building up until just before suddenly relax.

Teacher Isabel closed her eyes in an instant and fell asleep with a relaxed expression.

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … Are you really sleeping?”

“… … .”

“… … No. Hey.”

“… … .”

No matter what I said, nothing happened to wake her up. I looked down at her with a blank expression.

Even so, the force that was holding me was so strong that it seemed impossible to shake it off.

A faint scent of flesh wafted from the soft skin touching my back. Her small, plump breasts pressed against my back.

Her naturally flowing golden hair passed over the nape of my neck and tickled my collarbone, and the scent of a woman’s body made the blood rush to my groin.

I had to feel an eerie image flash through my mind for a moment.

‘… … No, no?’

I can’t guarantee how long I’ll be staying at Verdil. That’s why I’ve already finished paying for my long-term stay a few hours ago.

Of course, I will repeat this life until the disturbing movements in this city are resolved.

Could it be that Isabel is planning to sleep with me as a living body pillow from now on?

“… … .”

A cold sweat ran down my spine. An ominous feeling of foreboding ran down my spine.

Hey, no way.

Even if he was an Inquisitor, there is no way he would commit such a cruel act…

“… … Hmm. Evaan.”

“… … .”

This is a violation of international law.

I don’t know if there is anything that can be called international law in this worldview.