Episode 10. Rebellion (4)

Vera, flustered, wiped the book with a handkerchief. Perhaps she found the sensation of my armpit more pleasant than she expected, because I came so much that the semen even splattered onto the book in a considerable amount. Thanks to Vera’s quick wiping, the book wouldn’t get severely wet, but it would probably smell quite a bit.

“Uh, um. I’m sorry, no, I apologize, Nuna.”

I felt like I had committed a sin. No, I had committed a pretty big faux pas, so it was no different from a sin. That bible was a book that Vera had always kept by her side even before her regression. It was said to be a memento left by Vera’s deceased mother. Let’s put myself in her shoes. What if Vera splattered vaginal fluid on my cherished sword? Hmm, that’s surprisingly hot.

While I was having all sorts of thoughts in my head, Vera was diligently wiping away the semen. I could see the ink that filled the paper gradually fading with each wipe. That would be a real problem. But is that better than it smearing?

As the letters faded, Vera’s face became more and more distressed. Seeing her so upset, my excitement and erection subsided a little. I gathered the clothes I had taken off and sat back down opposite Vera. What should I say? I’m sorry I came so much? It’s not like I’m showing off my stamina.

“I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s okay…”

But she didn’t look okay at all.

“I was careless. I’ve seen Edward cum a few times already, haven’t I? I should have anticipated this and cleared everything away.”

“No, I’m sorry.”

“This book has a special meaning to me. It’s been a while since I taught someone with this book after teaching Monica, so it will be a little difficult if the letters are erased like this. Would it be okay to postpone the bible study until I refill this part?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

I felt like a parrot repeating only pre-determined answers. Perhaps she was uncomfortable seeing me so apologetic, so the kind-hearted Vera changed the subject.

“So, has your sexual desire been satisfied?”

“Huh? Ah, yes, I’m fine now.”

I closed my legs to cover my crotch as much as possible. Because Vera was in a hurry to wipe the book and hadn’t put on her clothes yet, my penis was shamelessly getting erect again. The lingerie and garter belt, which looked similar to the things I had dirtied with semen last time, inevitably emphasized the lewdness of Vera’s figure. Noticing her own state from my furtive glances, Vera quickly put her dress back on.

“Edward, can you tie the back strings for me?”

Vera turned around and showed me her back. Only a black piece of lingerie covered her smooth, flawless back. I was so tempted to pull her into a hug, but since I had committed a sin, I obediently tied the knot.

“Vera Nuna, I don’t really know how to tie it properly, so wouldn’t it be better to just ask a maid to do it?”

“I don’t particularly want to show the maids my son-in-law doing this. It’s okay if the knot looks different.”

Come to think of it, I heard that some people tie women up with ropes all over their bodies when they have sex. Vera with her whole body bound by ropes… Hmm, thinking of tying her up like a prisoner, it doesn’t really do it for me. There seem to be a lot of perverts in the world. I gave it a little tug and tied it tighter,

“Don’t tie it too tight, because you’ll have to untie it later.”

So I untied it again and tied it loosely. I was sad that her back was covered each time I tied the string, but I didn’t show it and told her that I was done.

“Well, it still seems like you haven’t fully released it, so if your sexual desire builds up, try going to Monica first instead of me.”

Vera said with a slightly flushed face. As I was tying the strings on her back, the bulge in my pants was lightly touching Vera’s butt, and it seems she noticed it too.

“I’m taking care of you like this now, but you and Monica have decided to become husband and wife, right Edward? Since she accepted your proposal, Monica will do this much for you too.”

“Vera Nuna asked me to propose to Monica-yang. As I said before, I like Vera-ssi. Not Monica-yang, but Vera-ssi.”

“Still, you shouldn’t do this between a mother-in-law and a son-in-law. Monica is a bit prickly, but she has a kind and warm heart, so try approaching her kindly. She’s probably just tired because she’s been busy lately.”

Monica has a warm heart? If Monica is warm-hearted, then half the people in the world have hearts like hellfire. I would believe Vera even if she said she could make wine from apples, but I can’t let this one slide.

“The busier she is, the more reluctant I am to approach her first. Also, I don’t have a hobby of hitting on women I don’t like while having the lady I adore right in front of me.”

“I appreciate you calling a married woman like me a lady. But still, we’re a couple.”

“We haven’t had the ceremony yet, so we’re not officially a couple. And I will fulfill my minimum duties as a husband during our married life, so don’t worry.”

Not meeting the minimum standards could give Monica an excuse to pick a fight. This son-in-law position was the best for being close to Vera, so creating problems that could lead to divorce was the worst-case scenario. Unless Vera becomes completely my woman.

Perhaps sensing my firm will, Vera’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed.

“It doesn’t seem like we’ll reach a conclusion even if we talk about this any further.”

Vera went to the bookshelf and picked up another book.

“Since we can’t study with the bible, shall we study with another book?”

“You said you’d study again after fixing the book earlier…”

“That’s bible study. We agreed to study together after I feel refreshed.”

Hmm, studying. I feel the need for it, but my head hurts when I see the letters.

Vera was turning the pages of the book and asking me to read it. I didn’t want to reveal it to anyone else, but I couldn’t help it. I also had some thought that it would be okay because it was Vera.

“Actually, I can’t read.”

“What? Then you should have told me that sooner…”

After that, the entire afternoon passed because of Vera trying to teach me how to read.

The next morning, unlike usual, I received a summons from Monica.

‘Be as kind as possible…’

My body still trembled a little and I felt nauseous when I saw her face, but since Vera had asked so earnestly, I was going to treat her a little kindly. Why, don’t they say you can’t spit on a smiling face? Monica from before the regression had actually tried to spit on me, but I comforted myself by thinking that it would be okay now that I had returned to a less toxic past.

“This is Edward, Young Lady.”

“Come in.”

As I could tell from her immediate use of informal speech, Monica was the only one in the office. The lord’s office. It’s not a place with very good memories for me.

“Edward, I called you here because I have something to order you to do.”

“To me?”

“Yes, you. Who else would be here besides you?”

I wondered for a moment what kind of strange thing she was going to make me do, but even with her nasty personality, she would probably order me to do something normal at first.

“Last night, Baron Enicson and his men eloped. The captain of the guard who cooperated in opening the gates is now in prison.”

Suddenly? When I told her, she reacted as if it was impossible?

“Why are you looking at me with such surprised eyes? You knew about it too, didn’t you? Well, I knew about it from before.”

Monica had a knack for making even the same words sound unpleasant. She was the complete opposite of Vera, who was always gentle and soft-spoken. By the way, I thought the damage wasn’t as great as I expected even before the regression, so it seems it was because Monica had already anticipated and prepared for it.

“After investigating that knight in the blue helmet and the inn lodgers, they ran away with their tails between their legs, probably feeling pressured. Well, that’s good. It’s better if a battle doesn’t break out in the city, and I’ve also weeded out some rotten elements who would be swayed by bribes this time.”

In the end, didn’t she find out with my help?

“What, do you have a complaint? Why are you pouting with that expression?”

I quickly managed my expression. Perhaps it was because I had become younger, but my emotions flowed out more easily than usual.

“Why aren’t you answering? Anyone would think I’m going to eat you alive?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Anyway, since he’s a guy who ran away trying to start a rebellion, shouldn’t we strip him of his barony? I need someone to subjugate the barony, so I’m specially letting you, Edward, do it.”

Monica said it as if she was doing me a great favor. It must be because there isn’t a knight she can entrust it to besides me.

“I’m giving you a chance to gain merit for your own good. You should be grateful.”

Since it was a conflict between a vassal who followed the former Count Eulstein and the lord’s successor, it was uncertain what attitude the other vassals would take. In the first place, they were all summoned to the county, so it was ambiguous to exercise military power separately. I was the only one among those who swore allegiance as knights who had no ties to the former count, so she intended to make me her own by entrusting this task to me. Moreover, a marriage was promised. Of course, I didn’t show it on the outside. Whatever the reason, it was indeed an opportunity to gain merit, and the more merit I gained, the more I could escape Monica’s influence.

“We started conscription this morning, so everything will be ready by noon tomorrow at the earliest. Depart as soon as you’re ready. It’s important not to give them time to prepare if you want to reduce casualties.”

“I understand.”

Thank you, Baron Enicson.