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For Erica’s sake, I made sure she was able to spend enough time with the people she wanted to see.

Then, I took Erica to the park cemetery and laid a wreath in front of Vanessa’s tombstone, which I had finally found.

Even though she was someone I had never met, I was thankful that I was able to meet Erica.

After commemorating Vanessa with Erica, we returned to Rizerca to go to our original destination, the villa.

In the hotel’s stables, the four horses I had purchased were waiting patiently for us. Just looking at the atmosphere, I think I was quite satisfied with the service provided by the hotel.

“Rebecca, why don’t you learn how to handle horses from Erica?”

“I was supposed to learn from you.”

“Erica, who is an expert, will teach you much better than me.”

Laura said while gently pushing Erica’s back.

She seems to want things to progress quickly between me and Erica.

“Then teach me.”

“Good. It’s narrow here, so let’s go that way.”

Laura left the stable first, taking Iris with her.

Erica, who was suddenly left alone with me, looked at the backs of Laura and Iris for a moment and then made eye contact with me.

The eyes shining purple like lavender made my heart flutter.

When I glanced at Erica, she slightly averted her gaze, perhaps feeling a little embarrassed.

So I boldly put my hand on her cheek and turned her head so that her eyes were looking back at me.

We looked at each other again, making eye contact, and I was fascinated by her alluring aura.

I’ve been thinking about kissing like this, but let’s take it step by step.

“Erica, what should I learn first?”

“Rebecca, how much do you know about horses?”

Erica suddenly took on a more active mood.

After all, people get excited when a topic they like comes up.

“It’s just that it’s the best animal to ride.”

“Horses are not just something to ride. You could say they are colleagues who need rapport. Horses are smarter than they look and have diverse personalities like humans, so you need to be patient and gain trust.”

“I see. It feels like making a new friend.”

“That’s right. When I was having a hard time, there were many times when words cheered me up. In particular, this friend is like my best friend.”

When the dark gray horse she had asked me to buy turned towards her, Erica smiled kindly and stroked the horse’s face.

I bit my lip without realizing it, thinking that it would be nice if Erica touched my face with that kind of care.

Ugh… I didn’t know that I would end up getting jealous of the horse.

“Rebecca, I think it would be better to give it a name first.”

“Name? It’s a name…”

I was in serious trouble.

My horse is black, but I don’t necessarily want to name it after a color.

Isn’t there something cool and cool about the name? I’m really worried.

While I was thinking about this, I heard Laura and Iris outside the stables giving names to their horses and calling them directly.

Laura gave him an unusual name, ‘Schneider II’, and Iris gave him another name, ‘Shari’.

I find it very strange that my loves give male names to females and female names to males.

For some reason, these two examples don’t seem to be helpful, so I’ll have to ask Erica.

“Erica, what is your horse’s name?”

“It’s Dracus.”

“That’s a cool name. Is there an origin of your name?”

“He is a famous vampire tribe leader. He is a hero who protected his tribe by cutting down 200 orcs with his friends.”

“What a great person. So can I name my horse that way?”

“Hmm… How about Zehart? This is the name of a friend who fought alongside Dracus.”

“I like it. Zehart, I’m Rebecca. Please take care of me in the future.”

I cautiously approached the black horse, which had not shown much interest in me until now.

Zehart immediately turned his long head towards me, as if he recognized me calling his name.

After a few tense seconds, Zehart brought his big head towards me and urged me to stroke it.

So I suddenly put my hand up and stroked his head and neck, and it was firmer and warmer than I expected.

“I’m glad Zehart liked the name. You will like it more if you brush your body with this brush.”

I took the large brush that Erica took out of her bag and carefully brushed Zehart’s neck and shoulders.

Then, Zehart seemed to be in a better mood and made a purring sound and put his head towards me again.

I petted and interacted with Zehart for a while, but I had no idea that I could easily connect with such a large animal.

“Now, let’s give him a snack to gain more favor and then practice riding him.”

“Uh, yes.”

This time, I took the carrot from Erica and offered it to Zehart, who quickly opened his mouth and chewed it with pleasure.

It felt uncomfortable because hot breath passed over my hand and there was some saliva on it, but I was relieved to see Zehart satisfied.

“Rebecca, now take hold of Zehart’s reins and slowly pull him forward.

I immediately followed Erica’s instructions, and fortunately, Zehart did not resist and followed me obediently.

It’s not a big deal, but it was fun to feel nervous and feel a great sense of accomplishment even with small achievements.

“You may be surprised if you jump on it suddenly, so I will move slowly this time as well. First, place your feet in the stirrups. Then, hold on to the horn-like handle here with one hand and the saddle with the other hand.”

“Okay. First, put your feet in the stirrups…”

I moved as Erica told me and succeeded in getting on top of Zehart in one go.

Now, it’s time to learn how to move your horse where you want.

“The reins serve to indicate direction to the horse. And you can control the speed of your horse using these spurs that I’m showing you right now. I will lead you at first, so please get used to the horse’s movements.”

Erica held Zehart’s reins and walked him around the spacious stables for a few laps, giving me plenty of time to adjust.

It felt like a horseback riding experience, but since I was a student and not a tourist, I couldn’t just enjoy it.

“Now then, take the reins yourself and kick the horse with your heel to make it go forward.”

“Uh, yes.”

I held the reins with hands that were slightly shaking from nervousness, and kicked Zehart’s stomach with my foot.

Then Zehart slowly moved forward and moved in the direction I pulled the reins.

It’s still a bit scary to make it run, but I don’t think there will be any problems moving it this way.

“Good. I’m doing well. Now, let’s go outside the city like this.”

“Already?”

“It’s okay. Don’t worry, I’ll be right next to you.”

Despite her short stature, Erica took her time riding the horse with ease.

I once again fell in love with the charm of Erica, who is slimmer and more confident than she looks.

The tight clothes Erica was wearing, her soft voice, and her beauty that resembled my favorite character also fooled me.

“Rebecca? You have to stay alert when riding a horse. Otherwise, you could get seriously injured or your life could be in danger.”

“Ah, yes. I’ll be careful.”

I answered with a shy smile at Erica, who grabbed my arm and shook it.

He then sent a telepathic message to Laura and Iris, informing them that he was leaving now.

Erica and I rode along, following the two people leading the way.

Zehart was breathing heavily, as if he didn’t like being in the back, but he quickly calmed down when I tapped his neck with my hand and called his name.

“Rebecca, how do you feel about driving a horse yourself?”

“Something is really amazing. I feel a sense of accomplishment and my horizons have broadened.”

“If you get used to horseback riding later, you will be able to experience more. Feel the scent of spring while running down a breezy hill, escape the whims of summer by cutting through raindrops with a horse, savor the solitude of autumn as you catch fallen leaves, and appreciate the sounds of winter as you rustle on the slightly piled snow. You can do it.”

“Erica, you are a very emotional person, aren’t you? I just accepted the change of seasons as part of a natural phenomenon, but you seem to feel a higher level of emotion.”

“Is that so? Did you feel burdened by what I said?”

“No, it was actually nice to hear. It felt like a poem was being read aloud.”

“Actually, I personally have a hobby of writing poetry. I’m embarrassed to show it to others, but I think it’s okay to show it to Rebecca.”

“Is that really okay?”

“Of course. Rebecca is the first person who doesn’t laugh at what I say and accepts it for what it is.”

Erica’s face turned red, revealing her fondness for me.

I didn’t particularly intend to increase likability, I just expressed my thoughts, but it had a positive effect, so I felt flattered.

“Show me later when we’re alone.”

“Yes, I look forward to it.”

Erica glared at me and grinned.

I wanted to hug Erica and shower her with kisses right away, but I held back because it would have been easy to fall off the horse.

Eventually we came outside the city walls and an unpaved dirt road appeared.

It’s quite a distance from here to the villa, so you need to speed up your horse.

“First, let’s practice running the horse fast over there and then go.”

At Erica’s words, everyone stopped in their tracks and headed to the large open space she had designated.

The space was large enough for Iris and I to learn how to ride a horse.

On the way, I got a little greedy and kicked Zehart’s stomach a little harder, and he walked that much faster.

Erica saw that and smiled at me and said.

“Rebecca, I think you’ve already got the idea?”

“It seems like that, but I think it would be better to increase the speed little by little after getting used to this speed.”

“There is no need to rush, so just relax and proceed slowly.”

“Okay, then.”

I thought I had become one with Zehart, and following Erica’s advice, I gradually increased my speed.

I was a little scared when I realized the speed was very fast, but I calmed down because Erica was right next to me.

Thanks to this, I gained confidence and was soon able to achieve the required speed, if not sprint.

I never thought I could adapt to the speed of a horse so quickly.

In the old world, I had a hard time with my motor skills, but in my new life, I was able to overcome my limitations thanks to a kind and loving trainer.

After riding the horse for a while, I pulled back the reins and stopped Zehart.

Zehart didn’t look tired at all and seemed like he wanted to run more.

“Erica, thanks to you, I think I can ride a horse pretty well. Thank you.”

“I’m also glad that Rebecca learned quickly. Would you like to ride a horse and go on a picnic together next time?”

“That’s good. Let’s all go together when spring comes. I think I would be really happy to play with you guys, basking in the warm sunlight and looking at the flowers.”

I had so much fun just imagining it.

Enjoying a picnic surrounded by lovely beauties will be like heaven.

“Now, I will let you experience sprinting. Could you please sit back a little bit?”

“Like this?”

“Yes, that’s enough.”

Erica got off the Dracus and got on the space I created.

It was amazing to see him jump so lightly without having to step on the stirrups.

“Rebecca, please hand over the reins to me and hold my waist tightly.”

“Okay.”

I wrapped my arms around Erica’s thin waist.

And I leaned against her back, absorbed in the good scent coming from her body.

“Then I’ll leave.”

When Erica kicked Zehart in the stomach with a spur-equipped boot, the guy started running as fast as he could, as if he had been waiting.

I felt like I was going to fall off the horse because the speed exceeded my expectations, so I hugged Erica harder.

Erika urged Zehart by occasionally making noises like “Hey!” and he showed off all of his abilities.

After about a minute of running, Zehart stopped and Erica patted his neck to calm his excitement.

“Wow, it was really amazing just now. Phew.”

“Is that so? Every time I run like this, I feel an exhilarating sense of liberation. I feel relieved inside.”

“I was honestly a little scared. Hahaha.”

“For some reason, he was holding my body to the point where it hurt.”

“Did it hurt a lot?”

“No. It was just right.”

“Huh?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. Now that Iris seems to have gotten used to it, how about we get going? If it’s too late, you’re in trouble. Anyway, let’s go quickly.”

Erica suddenly stuttered and pretended to be in a hurry.

She quickly got off Zehart, got on Dracus, and ran away first, as if halfway running away.

Seeing as it hurt just right, it seems like I have the temperament of a masochist, but well, I guess I’ll figure that out naturally later when I have sex.

I stared at Erica’s slim back and then joined my loves.

‘Rebecca, do you like Erica?’

‘I like it because it’s becoming more and more attractive. ‘He’s also kind.’

‘Please give Erica a lot of attention for the time being. ‘Because we are already Rebecca’s women, we can wait as long as we want.’

Laura, with the ease of a dutiful wife, came up to me and kissed me on the cheek, and Iris walked up to me without saying a word and took the other cheek.

I gave them a quick kiss in return and then followed Erica.