Chapter 521
Chapter 521
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 521
Chapter Title: Doctor Gam Deok-bae (57)
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I'd done something awful to a commoner who couldn't even use mana.
Luin lay in bed with his neck in a brace. From what I'd heard, he needed a few days of rest... It must hurt a lot, right? Thinking about how he'd lost consciousness because of me made me feel terribly sorry. Sure, Duke Luin was a perverted scum who'd tried to rape me... but even so, there were extenuating circumstances, and I'd gone too far in the end.
The diagnosis said he'd nearly died.
He'd even been foaming at the mouth, so it wasn't a lie.
I had nothing to say, even if I had ten mouths.
"I'm sorry... I'm reflecting on it."
"Just words?"
"Urk."
"Are you just reflecting with words?"
"Ughhh..."
"At least make me some food."
"Huh?"
"It's hard to even walk. I'll handle the bathroom myself, so just make me some food."
"B-but... the servants are coming this weekend anyway?"
"Tell them not to. It'll be a hassle if they see I'm hurt and rumors start flying—tiring for both of us. Just say I have the flu and it's contagious, so they shouldn't come. They'll understand. Oh, and have them bring a few more potion bottles while you're at it."
"Mm, got it."
In truth, the one who should be reflecting was Luin, not me. No matter how much he liked me, groping my legs out of nowhere wasn't okay. It was incredibly unpleasant for anyone on the receiving end. But... yeah, it was partly my fault for not refusing outright, so I couldn't bring it up now. In the end, I had to take care of him.
I cooked meals all weekend, wiped his sweat...
At least he didn't force himself on me anymore, so that was a relief.
"Hya?! L-Luin!"
"You're alive."
"Hey! You wanna get hit again?!"
"Don't want to?"
"Of course not!"
"Okay, okay. I won't."
"Haa... seriously, you..."
Luin stopped his pervy antics with just a single "no." Thanks to that, I got through the weekend unscathed. I did the laundry and cleaning alone without the servants... but it brought back old memories and was kinda fun. Eating with Luin, chatting a bit, and before I knew it, it was lunchtime. Finishing chores and having tea time, then it was bedtime.
Having someone to talk to made the time fly by.
To be honest... it was enjoyable.
"Cloy, wanna sleep together?"
"Wanna get hit?"
"Don't wanna get hit, but I do wanna sleep together."
"......"
"Joking, joking. Don't glare at me."
"Pervert."
"Hahaha... you worked hard today. See you tomorrow."
"Hmph."
"Good night."
"......Whatever."
A few days ago, when Luin had raped me, I'd really wanted to cry... but thankfully, he wasn't as bad as I'd thought. My first experience had happened unintentionally due to a curse, misunderstandings, and a bunch of complicated circumstances! Sorting it that way in my mind, I prepared to head to work again on Monday morning.
"Have a good one."
"......Whatever."
Fatigue was already crashing over me.
"Good morning, Lady Cloy!"
"Fred, good morning!"
"Lady Cloy! Nice weather today, huh?"
"Good morning to you too, Smith! Yeah, perfect for a picnic!"
Fred and Smith, the two mid-tier nobles I worked with. They greeted me with bright smiles... but their true thoughts were far from cheerful. Fred was thinking, 'Wanna fuck her today too,' all aroused, while Smith schemed, 'Gotta get her to write that recommendation letter today.' A week later, they were still my repulsive, disgusting subordinates.
"Nah, just leave that there! A man should handle it."
"Exactly. Someone as precious as Lady Cloy shouldn't be doing that!"
If I didn't have my mind-reading ability, it wouldn't have been this unpleasant...
...Yeah, right, weak excuse.
I'd gotten this far thanks to my ability—I couldn't blame it now. Accepting their "kindness" casually, I donned my protective artifact and started the day's work. The basket was piled high with traces of black magic. Investigating each one meticulously was tedious... but yeah, dealing with objects beat dealing with people.
"Lady Cloy, have some of this while you work."
"Rinne?"
"It's black tea from Lord Lucius... Felt like a waste to drink alone."
"Oh my, thank you."
But people kept dropping by today too.
Rinne, the court mage, appeared with a fancy cup. On the surface, she seemed warm and kind-hearted... What the hell, you hate me too? Peering into the tea with my ability, I spotted "saliva" as an ingredient. It pissed me off... but at least there was no phlegm, so Rinne was relatively innocent. Absurd, but true.
Last week, Yuria had given me a salad covered in cigarette ash.
Her excuse about the "unique dressing" had been amusing...
Today's wasn't that bad.
"Drink it before it gets cold."
"Thanks. I'll finish this task and have some soon."
"You promised! You have to drink it!"
"Ahaha, got it. Thanks, Rinne."
Fucking bitch. Retarded country bumpkin. Shameless slut chasing after Lord Lucius. Bitch bitch bitch... At least you won't kill me early. It wasn't like I enjoyed being summoned by Lucius—misunderstandings piled up, and somehow rumors spread that I was a cheap whore who slept with anyone.
So seeing someone like me trusted by Lucius must've grated on them.
What a ridiculous story.
"Fred, can you handle this?"
"This one?"
"Yeah, the tea. Got busy and it went cold."
"Ah, sure. I'll take care of it!"
"If Rinne asks, say I drank it. Feel bad otherwise."
"Of course! Don't worry!"
She'll probably drink it herself.
Indirect kiss! Indirect kiss! Gonna jerk off to this today! She was thrilled... Ugh, my stomach churned, but at least I dodged a bullet. Fight fire with fire. Wise words. It pricked my conscience at first, but after a few times... Ahaha, living amid envy and jealousy, this was nothing to me.
"By the way, Lady Cloy."
"Yeah?"
"You look kinda pale... Everything okay?"
"Ah, no big deal. Probably lack of sleep. Had some worries keeping me up."
"Worries?"
"Gotta go on another expedition next week."
But today felt exceptionally exhausting...
Mm, I was human after all.
Even acting cool has its limits. I'd thought Rinne followed me sincerely, so that stung. Ahaha... I just wanted to get back to the dorm ASAP. Quiet living room, cool coffee, and Luin... Yeah, Luin's coffee. I craved that iced Americano from before.
"Lady Cloy! Lunch is on me today."
"What, Smith? What's your angle?"
"Angle? J-just tired of cafeteria food."
Introduce Rohan pretending it's a coincidence? Cloy's a pushover, she'll buy it... Yeah, I see. You think I'm a sucker, Smith? Fred, on the other hand... Oh, scouting a romantic restaurant? Who'd go with you? Bunch of trash, all of them.
Irritation built up after so long.
A crack formed in my ironclad facade.
"Sorry. Have lunch without me."
"Huh?"
"Mm, just gonna nap a bit."
"Ah... W-well, can't be helped. Tomorrow, we eat out—no excuses!"
Any more chit-chat and I'd lose it.
-Slam
"I'm back."
"Hm? No lunch?"
"......"
"What's with that face? Want a hug?"
"......"
"...Won't say no?"
"Make coffee."
"Huh?"
"Make coffee, and I'll allow it."
Back at the dorm, peace returned.
Coming home was the right call.
"For real?"
He approached and hugged me. Instead of resisting, I melted into his arms. Perverted rapist scum, but the special guy who set me free. Liberated from my ability, I quietly felt his breath. He'd probably grope my butt again... but fine, I'd allow that much. If he made cool coffee, I'd show that mercy.
The morning stress had been that bad.
"......Not gonna touch?"
"You look tired."
"Hmph, since when do you care?"
"Work tiring?"
"......What."
"Sit here. I'll massage you."
"Really not touching?"
"Wanna, but... your face looks seriously bad?"
"Pfft. What the hell. Such a perv."
"Even now, yeah? Can't you tell I'm holding back?"
"......Then touch me."
"After work."
"I'll refuse then."
"Then oh well."
"Hmph."
Couldn't read his mind... but his honesty was refreshing.
Luin's fingers moved slyly at first, then gently kneaded my shoulders. Leaning on him, enjoying the massage, sleepiness crept in. Noticing, he stroked my hair, saying to rest my eyes a bit. Planning to get pervy while I slept? I could see right through him... but I didn't refuse.
Whatever, I closed my eyes.