episode_0092

Norheim is far away from Rizerka, where we are currently staying.

At first glance, it seemed to be almost 10 times farther than the distance from Franca to Rizerca.

Franca is also a region with a high latitude, but Norheim is located in the northernmost part of the empire, so I think we will arrive there sooner than in the spring.

The map window did not show detailed routes except for Franca and Rizerca, so the route to Norheim was not accurate.

In order to travel safely, I should stop by the adventurer’s guild every time I enter a new region to update the map window and, if possible, avoid sleeping on the street.

You also need to prepare for any demons or outlaws you may encounter along the way.

Everyone basically wears magic armor, and I also have heavy magic armor, but in a place far from civilization, it’s not surprising if something happens at any time, so you can’t let your guard down.

Plus, the maskers will still be targeting me, so I might face the worst.

If you think about it that way, it would be better to move with merchants or travelers going between cities, but there is no guarantee that they are not dangerous.

Still, it was a great comfort to know that I didn’t have to worry about financial issues at all.

If money had not been enough, the journey to Norheim would have been greatly delayed.

“I have to go in now.”

I woke up earlier than anyone else and took a walk around the hotel, enjoying the early morning atmosphere.

Normally, Laura would wake up first and go for morning exercise, followed by Iris, but today was different.

We moved our room yesterday to a larger room with more beds.

The reason is, of course, because we have a new family member.

Erica was very happy to see the luxurious and soft bed assigned to her.

However, after taking a shower and seeing Laura and Iris’s piercings in strict places, the way they looked at me changed in a negative way.

Yeah, that would be the typical reaction.

When I checked Erica’s favorability rating yesterday, it was 1.

I don’t know how much it was originally, but I’m sure it fell off as soon as I saw the piercing.

Still, I feel fortunate that it did not fall below 0.

I’ll have to pay more attention to this the next time I bring in slaves.

‘But it doesn’t mean Erica hates me, so I just need to show her a lot of good sides in the future. ‘He’s weak in combat anyway, so he’s someone I have to protect.’

I suddenly remembered Erica’s status that I checked yesterday.

Erica’s strength and health were D rank, endurance and agility were C rank, and magic power was E rank.

Although their natural strength is weak due to the nature of their race, their overall physical abilities appear to have improved as they continue to ride and take care of horses.

However, these status correction values were different for each race, so there were actual differences even for the same rank.

I realized this when I saw Laura easily lifting the object that Erica was whining about.

Even if both have the same level of strength, it is clear that such a difference occurs because vampire women are born with particularly weak strength, and beastmen have strong physical abilities overall.

And the only skills Erica possessed were the crossbow shooting skill she originally had and the gun shooting skill she learned yesterday, and both were at skill level 1.

Non-combat skills included pain tolerance but no evasion, and there were horsemanship and regenerative power enhancement skills.

In other words, Erica’s abilities as a combatant were virtually non-existent.

Being able to protect one’s own body probably meant something different from what I thought.

However, since Erica’s basic status is good and her horsemanship and regenerative power enhancement skill level is 8, which is the general limit, I believe that she will be able to grow into a high-level combatant if she continues to practice shooting.

‘There is no shortage of combatants right now, so we can grow Erica slowly. ‘Recovering favorability is more important than that right now.’

As soon as I finished my walk, I was about to go into the hotel, but I headed to the stable just in case.

In the stable, which was warmer than expected, the horses we had left were receiving Erica’s careful care.

Erica brushed the horses, fed them, and led them for a few laps around the spacious stables, calling them friendly names and giving them hugs.

Erica looked really happy now, and I enjoyed seeing her cheerful side.

However, I couldn’t hide and watch forever, so I deliberately pretended to be popular so as not to scare Erica, so I approached her and talked to her.

“Hmm, hey Erica?”

“Rebecca, good morning.”

Erica welcomed me more warmly than I expected.

She stopped what she was doing, came towards me, and looked at me.

Maybe he’s bothered by the command to kiss me in the morning.

“Did you sleep well yesterday?”

“Yes, it was nice to be able to sleep in a really nice bed. Hey, but the key, key, kiss…”

“I want things like kissing and sex to be voluntary, so there is no need to force them.”

I said while stroking the head of Erica, whose face was bright red.

Erica was shorter than Elena, but because she was an adult, she didn’t feel like a younger sister.

I think it’s because he’s a person with a more mature vibe than cuteness.

“By the way, you’ve been taking care of horses this early?”

“Yes, it is my duty, but it is also fun.”

“I see. Is the work finished?”

“Now I just have to clean up after myself.”

“I’ll help you.”

“I will do it because it involves cleaning up excrement. It stinks, so please wait outside.”

Erica politely declined my offer of help and pushed me outside.

Rather, that’s why I want to help.

I ended up waiting in the chilly wind until Erica finished cleaning up.

“Rebecca, I’m here.”

“Good job. It’s cold, right? Come this way.”

I called Erica into my arms, who was feeling the morning cold because she wasn’t wearing the magic armor I gave her yesterday.

But Erica didn’t approach me willingly.

Is it because of the piercing?

“I just did a dirty job, so my body might stink.”

What Erica was worried about was a completely different problem than I expected.

But I am a person who has the means to solve that problem.

“Don’t worry. I have deodorant. And I’m the one who can hug you no matter what state you’re in. So, from next time, just hug me first. Got it?”

“Yes, Rebecca. Then, I have a favor to ask.”

I sprayed Erica everywhere with deodorant that said it was harmless to the body.

To be honest, Erica didn’t smell bad at all, so I didn’t need to spray it, but I couldn’t help it because it was what she wanted.

“Now, come to me with confidence.”

I grabbed Erica’s thin wrist, pulled her into my arms, and hugged her tightly.

Erica stood stiffly at first, but at some point she raised her arms and hugged me.

She had her face half buried on my beautiful chest, breathing almost exclusively through her nose, and my heart pounded every time her breath touched the exposed third of my chest.

Even though I already have two beautiful lovers, I am also a very funny person who gets excited about beautiful women.

“Rebecca, may I ask you a sensitive question?”

“What is it? You can say it without any pressure.”

“Is piercing a rule that must be followed?”

“No. It’s definitely my preference, but it’s not mandatory. In the end, there are great benefits, but as you said, sensitive issues cannot be forced.”

“I see. Thank goodness…”

Erica expressed relief in a small voice.

Although it is a bit of an unfortunate situation from my perspective.

“Laura and Iris seem to love Rebecca very much. I see that you are willing to accept such things.”

“That’s right. So I’m trying to give as much love as that. If you become my lover, I will love you on the same level as other kids.”

I kissed Erica’s smooth forehead and smiled.

Then Erica’s face turned red again, and her hot body temperature was transferred directly to my body.

“I have never thought about dating a woman. Will I ever love Rebecca?”

“That’s something I can’t guarantee. However, regardless of gender, it would be nice to see people as themselves. Of course, I’m not a very good person or good at dating, but I guarantee that I have the ability to at least make the people who love me happy.”

I bluffed Erica as much as I could.

My self-confidence seems to be growing as I look top notch and have a bigger wallet.

They say you should be humble, like lowering your head as the rice ripens, but I think it’s okay to show off like this to my slave.

“Oh, that’s right. I’m going to Alicia’s mansion after breakfast. Do you want to go with me? I’m still a little nervous about riding a horse alone.”

“Of course. Actually, I’m also nervous about sending Rebecca alone.”

“Then let’s go back to the room. Laura and Iris would have woken up by now.”

I went up the elevator with Erica and entered the guest room.

Laura was warming up by stretching, and Iris was yawning with a dazed expression, as if she hadn’t woken up yet.

“Rebecca, where did you go alone with Erica?”

“I was walking and Erica was taking care of the horses.”

“I thought we were secretly dating.”

“You know very well that I’m not that kind of person.”

“It’s a joke. Get a kiss.”

Laura held my face in both hands and kissed me passionately.

It was so intense for a morning kiss that I grabbed her soft breasts without even realizing it.

At the end of the kiss, Laura let out a shallow moan and parted her lips.

“Then it’s my turn.”

Iris placed her hands on both of my shoulders and kissed me as if she was leaning in.

I continued kissing Iris while stroking her back and playing with her buttocks, and she also finished the kiss with a dirty moan.

After seeing Laura and Iris kissing me, Erica tried to cool her heated face with her still cold hands, but it didn’t seem to be easy.

When I stroked Erica’s cheek, she flinched a little, but didn’t show any signs of displeasure.

But I was in no hurry, so I just skipped it this time.

Erica let out a short sigh that was barely audible to my ears, then quickly headed to the sink and started washing her face passionately.

Not only I, but also Laura and Iris looked at her cute back with joy.

And Iris used telepathy on me.

‘Rebecca, it feels like you’re waiting for something with Erica?’

‘Everyone needs an adjustment period. And I’m going to give Erica a hard time until she comes to me on her own.’

‘And what are you going to do if Erica gets upset?’

‘Hmm… I never thought about that. Well, I’m sure we can solve it somehow. But Iris, yesterday you were sleeping holding Erica like a doll. ‘Do you like Erica better than me now?’

‘Oh, no. Is that possible? It’s just that I like everything small and cute.’

‘Haha, it’s just a joke. ‘Please continue to show affection to Erica a lot in the future.’

‘Yes, Rebecca. Hehe.’

Iris smiled brightly and liked the way I said I was leaving Erica in her care.

I’m glad she’s so harmless, otherwise I might have felt uneasy.

“Rebecca, you said you would see Veronica today, right?”

“Yes. I should say hello before I go to Norheim. So does Elena. And I’m planning to tell other acquaintances that I’m going on a trip.”

“Me and Iris will buy the things you need for the trip, so you and Erica can travel comfortably.”

“Still, I asked Erica to go with me. I’m still a little nervous about riding a horse alone. By the way, Laura, are you okay now?”

“What is it?”

“I feel like I’ve been feeling anxious ever since the coordinates of Norheim came out…”

“Ah, that’s okay now. Yesterday I just got angry for a moment. When I thought that it was my fate that I had no choice but to return anyway, I felt at ease.”

“If that’s the case, I’m glad, but if things get difficult again, be sure to tell me.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

Laura kissed me again, but this time it didn’t last as long as before.

As she said, if Elkahim is involved in this matter, he will definitely catch that monster and kneel before Laura.

Anyway, who on earth left those coordinates?

Were you sure I would get there?

If not, I was thinking of showing it to someone else, but maybe I found it by chance?

It’s strange that they erased the magic circle and removed the contents of the box, but left only the coordinates.

‘If you wanted to trap me, there would be no need to drag me into Norheim. In that case, even if it is a masker, it must be the work of someone who opposes the organization or is hostile to them. Whatever it is, it’s a place you have to go anyway because of the relationship quest, so don’t think about it too complicated.’

After gathering my thoughts, I sat down on the sofa and waited leisurely for my loved ones to wash up and come out.

Even though we had different schedules today, we wanted to at least have breakfast together.

“Rebecca, can I sit next to you?”

“Then. You don’t have to ask about such trivial things.”

Erica sat quietly next to me and gently leaned on my shoulder.

“I actually had an older brother. Although he is not my real brother, he took care of me like his own younger brother when I was at the orphanage. When I’m with Rebecca, I keep thinking of that brother.”

“Where is that person now?”

“One day, he suddenly disappeared without a trace. I wasn’t even kidnapped.”

“Your brother is definitely alive somewhere. Since I have the ability to find people, I will try to find them in every city I stop by. What is your brother’s name?”

“My name is Ludwig. He is 3 years older than me and his race is the cheetah tribe.”

“Okay. If I find it, I will immediately take you to see it.”

“Thank you.”

Erica looked around with some hesitation, then kissed my cheek and smiled brightly.

Even without directly opening the status window, I could feel that her likability had gone up a notch.

I stroked Erica’s head and prayed that her brother was not related to the Masked Man.