episode_0051

“Ugh… I don’t like it…”

Monday morning came around again. Helena was holding onto me and wouldn’t let go.

She had her arms wrapped around my waist, resting her head on my chest.

Lily was glaring at Helena.

Knowing that Helena couldn’t help it, she shed tears and waved her hand.

As Lily and I got on the carriage to go to the academy, my view changed in an instant.

I was looking out the window when we got on the carriage, but when I came to my senses, I was staring at the ceiling.

Luckily, the carriage was so well-made that there was no discomfort.

“Amelia, Amelia, Amelia, Amelia. S-sigh… Hoo…”

Lily was clinging to my neck and making cute noises. Even this side of Lily seemed endearing to me now.

The fact that this cute and lovely Lily was so attached to me, needed me, and gave me love, made me feel a sense of happiness.

“Helena, you smell so much…”

“Then would Lily like to cover it up? With Lily’s scent.”

I felt like I was going crazy. In the past, I would never say such embarrassing things, but it seemed like I had been infected by Lily and Helena, to the point where I felt like I was changing.

“Ah, ah… Am? Lia?”

Lily was taken aback by my words, but then she wore a happier expression than ever before and began to press her body against mine.

Of course, the risky behavior would come later. I could only trust that Lily would listen to me as she liked me.

As Lily moved to erase Helena’s traces by rubbing against me, Lily’s body suddenly stiffened.

“What’s going on…?”

“It’s gone…”

I was feeling Lily’s small and adorable body, but her mood was dropping.

When I looked at Lily, she was staring at my neck, then buried her head in my neck and kissed me.

It wasn’t just a one-time thing; Lily was kissing my neck all over, leaving kiss marks.

I received Lily’s kissing onslaught until we arrived at the academy.

Of course, what I slightly spilled was a secret.

Before getting off at the academy, Lily grabbed my left hand.

“Lily?”

And then, my ring finger entered Lily’s mouth. Once again, Lily left tooth marks on it as she sucked.

And when I sucked on my ring finger that was covered in Lily’s saliva, Lily’s body wriggled with pleasure.

For Lily’s sake, I put my ring finger in my mouth and sucked on it.

“Hue…?”

No matter how mature Lily acted, she was still 8 years old. Plus, she showed various signs of anxiety, so I put in a lot of effort.

I had tasted Lily’s saliva a lot more than I thought, so I didn’t mind it if she liked it.

I held Lily’s hand, which had turned crimson, and got off the carriage.

Since it was a bit early for morning classes, I still led Lily, who was not fully awake.

Perhaps it was because of Lily’s beauty and impact during the practice match, or maybe people were curious about our relationship, we always attracted a lot of attention.

Despite that, today, the attention was even more intense. Before, people would briefly glance or avoid Lily, but now, everyone around us was staring at me and Lily.

Not only were they looking, but they were also talking to the people next to them, pointing at us with surprised expressions.

It was strange.

Up until now, I haven’t really felt like this, but now it felt like I was suddenly the center of attention for all the students in the square.

It felt like I had become a lab rat.

Although I am clearly just an ordinary human, I felt uneasy knowing that not all the gazes of the people around me were friendly.

It didn’t take long for me to realize why this sudden change had occurred.

It was because my face was exposed right now.

“Oh, the veil…!”

I had forgotten to wear the perception-distorting veil that Lily had made for me, as I had been busy squirming around in the carriage and receiving a lot of kiss marks.

I quickly let go of Lily’s hand and took out the veil to put it on. However, the perception-distorting effect didn’t seem to work while everyone’s attention was already focused on me, and people continued to stare at me.

Lily, after letting go of my hand, seemed to quickly grasp the situation and grabbed my hand, leading me away.

I simply trusted Lily and followed her.

Lily and I entered the dormitory.

I could still feel those gazes, my heart was beating rapidly, my mind was dizzy, and my body felt endlessly cold.

Sensations I had never experienced before were taking over my entire body.

My heart was beating so fast that breathing was difficult. Even though I was holding Lily’s hand, I could feel my hand trembling. Despite feeling cold, Lily’s hand felt even colder.

When I regained my composure, I realized I was trembling while holding Lily in my arms.

Lily, understanding my state, whispered affectionately and gently stroked me.

“It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay.”

I didn’t particularly care about people’s gazes. And I had never been in a place with so many people before.

But as soon as I received the attention of so many people, something strange happened to my body.

It felt like I had lost control of my body, as if it wasn’t mine, and the fear was no joke.

Ignoring my trembling body, I picked up Lily, who I was holding in my arms, and walked to the bed.

If I didn’t hold Lily in my arms and sleep now, it felt like this state would continue. Lily didn’t say anything and followed my actions.

We got into bed and I made Lily lie on my chest.

Not feeling Lily’s warm breath, not feeling Lily’s warm body temperature, I discarded the maid’s dress.

What I needed most right now was Lily’s warm affection. That’s why I also took off Lily’s academy uniform.

Lily and I were in our underwear, and I immediately pulled Lily into my arms, feeling Lily’s warm body temperature and her warm breath, using it as a lullaby to fall asleep.

==

Even as she slept, Amelia’s hand still trembled slightly.

Suddenly under the spotlight, Amelia showed signs of a panic attack. For some reason, she had always avoided places with many people. Amelia didn’t realize it, but I did.

Whenever Amelia and I went to the town, she always avoided crowded streets or places. Looking back now, it seemed like the past Amelia had done the same.

She always acted cautiously at any event or party, trying her best not to draw attention. At that time, it just seemed like she disliked being around many people and being in the spotlight, but looking at Amelia’s current state, it was clear that wasn’t the case.

When Amelia was encouraged to enroll in the academy, I didn’t really think much of it. She spoke up for me, and I went in for that reason alone.

That’s not to say I’m just going through the motions. I did try to make friends that Amelia would like.

But after the incident during practice, it seemed like everyone was avoiding me.

And putting a veil on Amelia was also a way for me to want to see Amelia’s beautiful appearance only for myself.

But I never thought that the veil would have been effective in preventing Amelia’s seizures until now. In fact, I knew that not wearing Amelia’s veil was also an option.

Just like wanting to see Amelia’s beautiful appearance only for myself, I also wanted to show off this beautiful Amelia.

My lover, my future wife, is so beautiful, so lovely. Who wouldn’t want to show her off? But I didn’t know that such a choice would bring about these results.

As it stands now, it seems that the disguise is useless. It’s clear that many people already recognize my maid Amelia, and they will definitely stare.

Amelia had high hopes for the academy… If things continue like this, Amelia will surely have a hard time. And because of me, she will undoubtedly continue to attend the academy, enduring it.

Amelia has always been like this. No matter how difficult or hurt she is, if it’s related to me, she always endures it.

That’s why I need to find a way for Amelia.

Disguise.

In the distant past, when I had to kill the elves to obtain the roots of the World Tree, I learned about this magic.

In the distant past, the elves created the disguise to erase their existence.

But now, because many races have reconciled, it is said that this magic is disappearing.

However, a fellow student named Charlotte was using the disguise. It was a different magic composition from the one I used. At first, I didn’t pay much attention, but now it seems strange.

Even though people know she’s an elf and that it’s a disguise, they recognize Charlotte and even have friends. So why would she need a disguise?

“High Elf.”

Among the elves, the elves with mixed bloodlines. They are the High Elves. They had the most outstanding skills among the elves, and I remember them being very troublesome when they tried to take the roots of the World Tree.

Perhaps Charlotte is a High Elf.

Why would a High Elf need to use a disguise? I think it’s because the blood of a High Elf is very useful.

No matter how peaceful the current era is, it doesn’t mean there is no crime. That’s why I think she might be using the disguise.

There is a possibility that the disguise I know and the one the High Elves know are different.

I think I should meet Charlotte today. For Amelia’s sake.

Ugh. I remember seeing Charlotte unable to concentrate in class, staring into space and saying Amelia’s name. It annoys me that I have to take Amelia to her.

I have to make it clear that she can’t cross the line.

I started leaving kiss marks on Amelia’s collarbone and chest as she slept in my arms.