episode_0213

Hwioooo.

A strong winter wind blows through the window.

Thump, thud.

The firewood is burning.

The room was hot thanks to the fireplace.

Steam rises from the car in front.

The desk the car sits on is brown with a reddish tint.

Just looking at the glossy wooden desk makes you think, ‘That must be expensive.’

Cozy lighting that matches the fireplace.

A bookshelf decorated with wood and numerous folders and books inside.

It is a cozy, luxurious, and even authoritative office.

The stuffed head of a monster lion above the fireplace wasn’t there the last time I came.

The woman sitting in front of me reported while holding out a document.

“… The midpoint of the western maritime trade route was the island we discovered last time. Are there any warriors that Ian selected in the past? I selected a few people from there, and then I selected a few more and sent them to them. They are warriors who can adapt well to an isolated environment.”

Marie, one of the assistant masters of the Manager’s Guild and the owner of this office, smiled proudly.

He was so triumphant that his shoulders rose and his curly brown hair swayed.

“Our children, including Rachel, were among them.”

“You look very proud?”

“Of course! How important is this? I didn’t put any pressure on it, and I passed based solely on my skills. I didn’t mean to put any pressure on you.”

“I have heard that you have been promoted to A-class hero recently and are consistently active.”

“Mmmmm. Okay then.”

“Where did you get that lion’s head?”

“Oh, is that it? Our kids caught a gargoyle last time. At that time, I stuffed it in good condition and gave it to him as a gift. There are no such thing as very good children, right?”

She crossed her arms and looked up at the lion’s head.

He smiles and nods as if satisfied.

“If you need a filial son, get married.”

“Are you bragging about your married life?”

“Why on earth do you interpret it that way?”

“There are so many rumors about how good Geumseul is… .”

“Uh huh. There’s nothing you can’t say in front of the master.”

“Nyye nyye~”

… Should I give him a hard slap?

“I am satisfied with just living alone and making money. I’m too busy loving myself.”

“Well, if you say so. Is this the end of what you need to hear?”

“Why. Are you going to see your wife? Are you dying to see it already? Do you miss your wife training knights outside?”

“Yes. I want to see you quickly and run to hug you.”

“Ah, I’m annoyed. I asked for no reason.”

Marie bit her lip and clenched her fists.

Even if it’s a bit cringe-inducing, it’s impossible not to do it when you get this kind of response.

I’ve gotten used to it so much that it doesn’t even make me cringe to say this now.

Marie clicked her tongue and held out another document.

“It’s nothing special. This is the progress of the eastern uninhabited territory and the status of the warriors dispatched from the guild. Things like injury level and mission achievement rate.”

“Hmm. I heard that the deeper you go, the more dangerous it is, but somehow there are no numbers that seem very dangerous.”

“It’s thanks to Ian.”

“Me?”

“The first hero party.”

Marie grinned.

“Kylie, Beatrice, Aria. How much do those three sacrifice? Are you trying to become an adult? I did not know? You said you would receive a letter.”

“They didn’t write in their letters how hard they were working.”

“They say that happens if a person reflects on how much?”

I couldn’t help but laugh.

It was a slightly bitter yet reassuring laugh.

“That’s right.”

“ character. This regular report is over.”

“Then, I will go see my beloved wife.”

“Ah, I’m really annoyed. Should I make fun of myself by getting married…? ?”

“Who gets married for that purpose?”

“Oh, I don’t know. Vivian, if you need anything, please let me know.”

“… You can stop sending it. The baby hasn’t even been born yet, but I wonder how many diapers there are in the warehouse… .”

“Oh, I don’t know, I don’t know! Anyway, let’s talk! … Oh. Penny comforts me.”

“Puuk,” Marie sighed deeply and looked out the window.

“I’m glad you seem to be doing well. Always be thankful and stay healthy… . Oh, really. Why are you making me do this… .”

“Tsk… . If you have something to say, just say it face to face.”

“My words. It’s still hard to see in person or something. Ugh.”

Mari took out a fist-sized bundle.

It’s pretty heavy.

“I don’t know what to give as a gift, so I’ll just give it a gold coin. Let’s go Penny.”

I took the bag without saying a word.

“I am accurately struck by the fact that I am the type of person who does not refuse things like this.”

“That’s right. Anyway, this is the end of my regular reporting!”

“Thank you for your hard work. Come again next time.”

“Yes, please go in carefully. With my beloved wife.”

“It’s cold when I go out, so I have to go quickly and hug her.”

“Aaaah! I’m annoyed!”

He chuckled and left the office.

Marie continued to huff and puff inside the closed door.

I walked with a sense of victory.

It was quite cold outside the office.

The winter wind blew coldly through the hallway.

Guild workers and warriors passing by also shrugged their shoulders due to the cold.

A few people recognized me and greeted me politely.

I also said hello and continued walking.

When you leave the building, you will see the parade ground.

A large training ground full of dust.

Even in this cold, warriors are training in groups all over the place.

Some warriors train among themselves, and some have instructors.

I looked around at the group with the instructor among them, and stopped at one place.

The calf-length uniform coat reminded me of a well-dressed soldier or knight.

She walked leisurely with her arms crossed.

He would walk around among the warriors training and point out their posture.

Unlike his leisurely gait, his expression was solemn and sharp.

Her beauty, which exudes a mysterious yet haughty vibe, goes well with her purple eyes.

“This is the end of today’s class.”

She said, pushing back her dark purple hair.

“Don’t forget what you learned today and be sure to review it. I’ll check it in the next class. Do you understand?”

“Yes-!”

Several trained warriors answered loudly at once.

In recent years, the number of prisoners among aspiring warriors has increased significantly.

Discrimination has not completely disappeared, but it is a positive change.

Among her students, there were formal warriors and even A-level warriors.

It was proof that her skills were excellent.

“Just disband.”

The students scattered.

Some warriors did not leave right away but stayed to catch their breath, but not all.

I pretended to catch my breath and peeked at the instructor.

It’s definitely a beauty that catches the eye.

Mysterious purple eyes and hair darker than the eyes.

The color alone is reminiscent of fresh grapes, and the calm yet clear impression is even dreamy.

Someone hesitated as if they wanted to say a word, but did not dare to approach.

First of all, my husband and I are nearby.

Second, it is because of her unique atmosphere.

The mysterious and haughty atmosphere made it difficult to approach.

The firm expression that he would not accept any personal information also played a role.

After seeing this, I approached her.

I look back and see if I felt popular.

Purple hair flutters.

“Ah!”

When he looked at me, his solemn expression melted.

Soon, Odo runs towards me with his eyes bent like a half moon and a sweet smile on his face.

“Oppa!”

The current manager guild’s chief instructor for knight subjects.

Lucia was held in my arms.

There was a faint smell of sweat coming from her hair.

Although I only saw her correcting things at the end of class, she often demonstrated well.

“Lucy.”

“When did you come?”

“Around when I was correcting my posture earlier?”

“If you come, let’s talk.”

“If you disturb the head instructor’s class, will you use it?”

Lucia smiled happily and brought her head closer.

“Lucy, there are a lot of people… .”

“So, I need to make it clearer that it’s mine.”

“I can’t stop you.”

Whether people saw it or not, Lucia kissed me on the lips.

My cold lips quickly became warm with body temperature.

The kiss was quite long.

“I also let him know that it’s my brother’s too.”

“Hmm. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be okay to last a little longer?”

“What, are you jealous? Are you feeling anxious?”

“Not to that extent, but… . I’d like to tell you something.”

“Then I guess I should do more right away?”

Lucia smiled mischievously and kissed him again.

It was much longer than before.

He also quickly put his tongue in and out as if making a fuss.

“Hey… !”

“Why? It’s just a kiss? Aren’t you too sensitive, Oppa?”

Lucia shamelessly shrugged and whispered secretly in my ear.

“Oppa is a bit sensitive.”

“… … .”

“Aw, it’s cute. Are you getting cuter these days? They say if it’s cute, it’s really over. Well, if that were the case, it would have been over a long time ago… .”

“What did I do… .”

On the other hand, Lucia quickly kissed him again.

“Pretending not to know. Let’s go home quickly.”

I feel embarrassed and want to say something back, but I can’t think of any words.

In the end, I followed Lucia’s lead.

There are a lot more people watching than before.

It’s worth it.

I was blatantly making a fuss in a public place.

‘It’s a bit embarrassing to think that I did that in front of so many people… .’

Whether you know it or not.

Lucia took my hand and put her hand in my coat pocket.

“Ugh, it’s cold. Did you have a good talk with Marie?”

“It’s always the same. There was no particular problem.”

“Hmm. Was it nice to leave such a good-looking wife and be with another woman?”

“… I always say that meeting Mari is because of work.”

“I know. I’m just telling you not to forget that you have a wife like this by your side.”

“Even if you want to, you won’t be able to, so don’t worry.”

“Yes, yes. That’s the attitude. I always think about you, so I ask you to think about me a lot too.”

“I wonder if we can do more here… .”

“True. Only things that are said slyly are lined up.”

Even while grumbling, Lucia smiled brightly.

The hands held together in the pockets were warm.

*

Lucia and I returned to the castle.

I didn’t head straight to the room.

We came to the training ground behind the castle.

“Should we play a game?”

Lucia said as she took off her coat.

I knew it would be like this.

I also took off my coat.

“Is there a choice?”

“Nothing. Only you can deal with me.”

She, dressed in light clothing, threw a fake sword that was placed in one of the training grounds.

After receiving it, I moved my wrist around.

Lucia, holding the same false sword, asked.

“Do you need a warm-up?”

“Hmm. It’s okay.”

Sometimes Lucia asks me to spar one-on-one.

It’s something that can never be solved just by teaching at a training center.

Lucia straightened her sword.

Position with the tip of the sword pointed diagonally at my face from bottom to top.

There were no words.

Whoosh, I thought the wind blew.

Lucia appeared before my eyes.

– Perfect!

I barely raised my sword and blocked it.

Lucia grinned and twisted her cross guard up.

The moment the guard was about to open, he slipped the sword and stabbed it from bottom to top.

Lucia struck the side of the sword with her palm, then pushed my chest with her elbow and walked over me.

thud. I fell.

That was the end of it.

“Phew.”

Lucia got on top of me.

“Of course, the only one who can accept my sword is my brother. There used to be Kylie too.”

“Did you just barely get it together? He said he saw that too.”

“There are so many people who can’t even do that.”

Lucia hugged me tightly.

Light, sleeveless training clothes.

There was a strong smell of sweat.

“I feel a lot while teaching. There may be someone stronger than you, but no one fights like you.”

“There is no point in praising a retired person.”

“Why isn’t there anything?”

Lucia hugged me and kissed me.

“From now on, it’s time for the loser to give the winner a sincere massage, right?”

“… … .”

I expected it.

It’s been a while since the fruit warriors found out that my role was to give massages.

Since then, I have given her several massages.

Lucia, in particular, is a regular.

Whenever we spar briefly like today, I always ask for it.

Lucia held my hand and helped me up.

“Now, let’s touch this beautiful young wife’s body here and there. Because I didn’t wipe my sweat on purpose to please you.”

“Huh… .”

I laughed out loud.

This is absurd.

“You know me so accurately.”

*

Since I personally massaged the fruit warriors, I now have a dedicated bed.

I laid Lucia down on it and massaged her here and there.

Pressing gently or massaging.

“Umm… . It’s cool… .”

Every time that happened, Lucia snorted with satisfaction.

My clothes were damp from sweat, but for some reason, the more I massaged, the more my body sweated.

“Ugh, ah. Just a little more there. Uh, uh… . Okay, um… .”

I finished the massage evenly back and forth.

If you have to put your whole body into it, this is quite hard work.

I also sweated a little.

“Phew. It’s over now.”

“What is the end?”

Lucia suddenly grabbed my hand.

“Now it’s time to start again.”

“… … .”

Glowing purple eyes stare at me as if they are going to eat me.

The tongue skimming the lips is very faithful to desire.

Lucia said seductively while rubbing her knees.

“Quickly. I can’t wait any longer… .”

Sweaty hair and clothes.

The rising heat and smell of sweat.

“… … .”

I couldn’t wait any longer either.