Chapter 28
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 28
Chapter Title: Eli's Scheme
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As soon as Eli was left alone with Rize in the room, she threw her arms around her.
"Rize~! It's been so long!"
"Yes, Lady Eli."
Eli and Rize exchanged smiles as they embraced each other.
Eli rubbed her cheek against Rize's, overjoyed at their reunion.
"I really wanted to spend the New Year together. But this year, with my coming-of-age ceremony, the Glassner family duties kept piling up. I just wish Mother and Father could show a little flexibility."
"You've worked hard, Lady Eli. As the Young Master said, please relax at the mansion today."
"Of course I will! There's so much I want to talk about with you, Rize!"
Pulling back from the cheek rub, Eli shifted from her beaming smile to a serious expression as she faced Rize.
"Alright then, Rize. Let's get to the main point. Be honest—no holding back."
"Yes, Lady Eli."
"Have you... had your first time with Lord Rubelt?"
"...Yes."
Rize nodded slightly, her cheeks flushing.
Seeing this, Eli hugged her tightly again and shouted.
"Oh my gosh! Really?! Congratulations, Rize! Finally! Lord Rubelt finally made his move!"
"Thank you, Lady Eli."
Far from being angry or jealous that Rize had been with Rubelt first, Eli was genuinely delighted.
This was thanks to the deep bond she and Rize had built over the years.
Both harbored strong feelings for Rubelt, and they'd known about each other's affections since childhood.
Having grown up in worlds of high status—neither mere commoners—Eli had made a promise with Rize.
To always support Rubelt together, side by side.
In fact, Eli had been a little anxious that Rubelt might faithfully devote himself only to her and overlook Rize.
"When? When did it happen? Tell me, Rize!"
"Understood. I'll prepare some tea first—would you mind waiting? It seems... like... this will take a while."
"Got it!"
Rize brewed tea for them both and sat with Eli at the table in the room, where they continued their conversation.
After sipping her black tea, Eli jumped right in.
"When did you and Lord Rubelt...?"
"It was... New Year's night."
"Really? That's so soon."
"He said he'd been waiting for the Young Master to come of age as well."
"Lord Rubelt's a man after all... Well, he was always staring at Anna's butt, so he definitely has urges. And he snuck peeks at our chests too."
"Yes. He used to only have eyes for Anna's rear, so I was thrilled when he turned his attention to us."
"Yeah, exactly!"
Clapping her hands as memories flooded back, Eli took a light breath and asked,
"Rize. How was... your first time? Did it hurt? Was it... good with Lord Rubelt?"
Eli whispered cautiously, as if sharing the deepest secret.
Seeing how Eli treated even her, a maid, with such openness, Rize smiled and replied.
"Of course... it was blissful and wonderful. The Young Master was very considerate of me too."
"R-Really? As expected of Lord Rubelt! He knows how to treat a woman kindly! T-Tell me more details."
"Yes."
Rize explained their first night as delicately as possible, avoiding anything too explicit.
He had lit incense with pain-relieving properties for her sake.
They'd shared sweet kisses.
After deeper kisses, it led to caresses.
And finally, holding hands, they'd united for the first time.
"Ah, wow. Ahh... Ooh...! Wowww...!"
Eli's face turned beet red as her eyes widened, hanging on every word with rapt fascination.
When Rize finished, Eli took a deep breath.
"Whewww... J-Just hearing about it is so... intense. Especially how Lord Rubelt's... thing is so big..."
"I was truly shocked the first time I saw it. But now I'm used to it."
"Used to it? So... you've been doing it since then?"
"...Almost every day. The Young Master's stamina is incredible."
"Oh my, oh my my! I'm so jealous!"
"Thanks to that, I got to monopolize him for a while, which made me happy."
"Rize, you rascal! Did you have to rub it in?"
"Explaining that night myself was embarrassing too."
"Fine! We're even!"
"Thank you, Lady Eli."
With the story done, Eli and Rize smiled contentedly.
But Eli's expression turned anxious as she asked Rize,
"Um... Rize? What if Lord Rubelt doesn't want to do it with me?"
"Pardon?"
"He's already been with you, right? Even if I'm his fiancée, what if he just wants to do it formally out of obligation?"
Hearing Eli's worried dilemma, Rize let out a chuckle.
"Lady Eli... That won't happen, so rest assured. As I said, the Young Master's libido is truly remarkable. He has plenty of thoughts about embracing other women besides me."
"Really?"
"Yes. And though he hasn't said it outright, I can tell he really wants to be with you."
"For real?!"
"Yes."
"Phew... That's a relief... Still, Lord Rubelt. Even with me and Rize here, he's thinking of other women. Well, he's such an amazing man that it's only natural..."
Her long-built affection for Rubelt ran so deep that Eli could accept him taking other women.
"He's the one who'll lead the Eldra family one day. And as the Golden Kirin, his future as a hunter is so promising... Of course."
Rize felt the same way.
'Best not to mention Lady Ayame right now.'
Rize omitted that Rubelt had already embraced Yagitsune Ayame, considering the mood.
"Um... Rize!"
"Yes, Lady Eli."
"After hearing you! I've made up my mind! I-I-I want to! T-Today! Unite with Lord Rubelt today!"
"Lady Eli!?"
Rize couldn't help but be startled by the sudden, bold declaration.
"Today? But you should rest today and maybe tomorrow..."
"No way! Hearing your story makes me want to be with Lord Rubelt as soon as possible! Besides, once I enroll in the academy, we won't have time for... that. I'll be buried in studies to become a great hunter!"
'The Young Master would probably make time even then...'
Rize gauged the atmosphere and didn't object.
"Rize! I want to see Lord Rubelt be as happy as possible! I want him to be so thrilled, so incredibly delighted while embracing me! You know what he likes best, right? Tell me!"
"P-Please calm down. I understand your resolve, Lady Eli. But... asking me won't get you the best answer."
"Why? You do it with him every day."
Rize blushed deeply, looking awkward as she explained.
"W-Well, truth be told, he treats me so gently that it's all so wonderful I get lost in it. I haven't had the chance to closely observe his preferences."
"Oh my gosh! I-I see! Then what do we do? Who else knows what makes Lord Rubelt happy besides you... Ah! What about Anna?!"
Anna, the maid Eli had known since childhood—who was now head maid.
Eli pointed to the owner of the voluptuous hips Rubelt had eyed since he was young.
"She could help with sexual techniques. But targeting the Young Master's tastes? Not so much."
"Sexual tech...! F-First, I need to learn from Anna. But is there really no one who knows what would make him happiest? S-Sexually."
"...There is one person."
"Really?"
"Yes. Someone who might know that side of him better than anyone and would sincerely advise for his happiness."
"Who?!"
Eli's eyes sparkled as she pressed.
After a brief pause, Rize answered.
"Dr. Furuta."
"Dr. Furuta? Oh, right—I know of him. The incredibly talented person Lord Rubelt personally scouted?"
"Yes. He's exceptionally skilled. In many ways."
Not just in developing sexual tools, but in researching and utilizing Isihoon's blood, and crafting various weapons—Rize acknowledged Furuta Yoichi's talents.
She'd even felt a twinge of jealousy watching him chat so enjoyably with Rubelt about sexual preferences.
"And he discusses... sexual matters happily with the Young Master."
"Oh! Really?"
"Yes. So he'd know exactly what would make the Young Master happy."
"Then let's go see Dr. Furuta right now, Rize!"
"Right now?"
"Yes! I absolutely want to spend the happiest night with Lord Rubelt tonight! Take me to where Dr. Furuta is!"
"Understood. Please wait a moment."
Rize worried that showing up unannounced might catch Furuta Yoichi in the middle of something lewd with Rachel, startling Eli. So she pulled out her phone and called him.
[Hello?]
"Good day, Dr. Furuta."
[That voice... Miss Rize. What brings you to call me?]
"I'm about to visit the lab with an important guest. Please ensure nothing inappropriate is visible."
[I see. Yes, got it! I'll prepare so as not to offend the guest! You bitch... Ahem! Rachel! Time to go to your room!]
[Mmmph...!]
Rize ignored the faint moan from Rachel on the other end and hung up.
"I've made contact. It'll take about 15 minutes by car, so that should be plenty of time."
"Thanks, Rize! Let's go!"
"Yes."
Rize guided Eli to Furuta Yoichi's lab, hoping it would help her share a happy time with Rubelt.