Chapter 40
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 40
Chapter Title: Safe House
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"..."
Plop—
Aren, having thickly released deep inside Lydia, collapsed into her arms.
"Haa... haah..."
She let out intermittent moans, her body trembling. The aftershocks of her first time were hitting her hard.
"A,ren..."
"...?"
"Did you... like it?"
She turned her eyes toward Aren, who had fallen into her embrace like he belonged there.
The man she liked.
There wasn't any grand reason or trigger—just like a magnet drawing her in, she'd simply fallen for him. She wanted this man to feel good while using her body.
It had been sudden intercourse, without any plan or buildup... but at least her feelings were genuine.
Aren gently stroked Lydia's hair as she gazed at him with longing eyes.
"...It was good."
"Really?"
"Yes. Really good..."
"...Hmph."
Her chest heaved.
"I'm glad..."
Truly, she was relieved.
That this man liked her body.
Even though it was her first time, so all she'd done was spread her legs and lie there— if Aren had still enjoyed it, that was enough.
"What about you, Lydia?"
"Huh?"
"Did you like it?"
As he said that, he slightly pulled back his hips.
"Hngh..."
As his cock slipped out of her pussy, semen mixed with red blood began to flow out.
Red blood proving her virginity.
Since it was her first time, there was a chance it hadn't felt good for her.
Of course, that was just Aren overthinking it.
Lydia pulled Aren's head into her chest.
"...I loved it too."
"...Good. Does it hurt anywhere now?"
"Yeah... my waist feels a bit off, but it's not really painful."
She was relieved.
Even though their relationship had happened so suddenly, everyone was satisfied.
She tightly closed her eyes and hugged Aren close. Her body temperature was dropping after the act, making her feel a bit chilly, but holding him kept the cold at bay.
Aren chuckled softly and hugged her back.
And so, the two savored each other's warmth, embracing for a while.
"...Lydia. By the way, I came inside... is that okay?"
"...Ah."
Right.
When he tried to pull out as he reached climax, she'd instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist, trapping him.
Her face flushed red.
"I-It's fine. I'll handle contraception."
"...Really?"
"Yeah... I wanted you to come inside, so you don't have to worry, Aren."
"I'm not particularly worried..."
"Huh?"
Aren looked straight into Lydia's eyes.
"Did you think I wouldn't take responsibility? If you get pregnant... I'll take care of it then."
"...Really?"
"Yes."
"But... we're still students, and it would be unplanned..."
"That's fine."
He had more than enough ability to take responsibility. And a child that came when he could shoulder that burden... to Aren, it would be a blessing.
"...Ah."
She let out a dazed exclamation.
Her heart pounded, and her lower belly throbbed warmly.
"The only thing I'm worried about is how it would affect your life."
"M-My life?"
"Yes."
She'd be the one bearing the unwanted child, and giving birth.
The biggest risk fell on Lydia, not him.
"Is that okay?"
She must have dreams of her own.
"I'm... fine with it."
"Really?"
"Yeah. Really."
Her dream had always been to become a better mage and honor her parents back in the countryside.
In that sense, being the beloved wife of an outstanding mage or becoming one herself...
Weren't they about the same?
Plus, showing up with a cute kid in tow? That had to be the ultimate filial piety.
Reading Lydia's thoughts, Aren chuckled.
"Still, we should use contraception."
"Hng... Got it..."
He hugged her and slowly stroked her hair.
It was incredibly warm and soft.
"Oh, and how about we go house hunting together this weekend?"
"Huh...?"
House?
What house all of a sudden...?
Lydia tilted her head. Then, imagining it as a newlywed home, her face turned bright red.
"N-No way...?"
"Well... if we have a kid later, it would be our newlywed home."
But not right now.
They weren't married yet.
"Ah..."
Her expression visibly drooped. Aren suddenly chomped down on her cheek, filling his mouth with it.
And then.
"Kyaaah!?"
He sucked hard.
"Pha... Don't look so down. It's a place we'll live together later, too."
For now, it was for a safe house... but they could live there in the future.
With enough money, owning multiple houses was fine.
No, it was better that way.
So.
"...Think of it as our future newlywed home. Want to go house hunting together?"
"Yeah..."
She nodded.
He'd successfully reeled in one... now he needed to charm Veronica, who knew the capital's real estate well... hmm.
That could wait.
"By the way, Lydia. Is your waist okay now?"
"Huh? Yeah, it's fine... why?"
"I want to go again."
"...Huh?"
Lydia blankly looked down at his lower body.
Even after one ejaculation, his cock stood rock-hard.
...It even seemed a bit bigger than before. Was that her imagination?
"What do you say? The night's still young."
...
"Sounds good♡"
After that, the two entangled their bodies through the night.
After spending the night having sex with Lydia, the weekend arrived.
Fortunately, the day they gathered in Adelia's room to drink was Friday, so they could rest the next day.
Lydia seemed to feel the aftereffects of her first time delayed, complaining her waist hurt, so they spent the day resting in the same room. They ate together, suddenly hugged and kissed.
If their eyes met briefly, they'd ravage each other like beasts.
They spent Saturday like that... and on Sunday, Aren and Lydia finally stepped out.
To find a nice house, as planned.
And then.
"...Why did you call me here?"
Veronica, looking somewhat pouty, stared at Aren and Lydia.
"Help me out just this once. You're a capital native, so you must know the real estate scene here."
"...Even if I was born in the capital, I don't know much about real estate."
"But you're nobility."
She pressed her forehead and sighed.
"What do you even think nobility is...? We usually delegate that stuff to underlings, not handle it ourselves."
"Ah."
True enough.
But.
"Still, lend a hand."
"...Why?"
"I feel reassured with you around."
Like a good luck charm.
No one would dare scam under a duke's daughter's watch.
Veronica flinched at Aren's earnest gaze.
'...Oh?'
This might work if played right.
Soon, Aren showered Veronica with praise. Lydia, watching from the side, joined in the flattery—
"Haa... Fine. I'll help this once."
"Thanks."
Veronica relented.
'Veronica's weak to praise... Note to self.'
"...You're not thinking something weird, are you?"
"No."
Weird thoughts? Perish the idea.
He'd just memoed how to handle Veronica.
'Mix in lots of praise during next week's training.'
Even after groping her bare chest last time, her guard hadn't budged. Though she didn't despise or avoid him entirely, so half the battle was won...
With luck, conquering her might be quicker.
Meanwhile, sighing Veronica glanced at Lydia.
"But why are you coming along, Lydia?"
"Hueh?"
Lydia made a dumb noise.
"Why are you killing her vibe like that?"
"I'm not killing her vibe... haa."
How many sighs was that?
Veronica felt drained. Noticing her state, Aren smirked.
"Kidding. It's a house we might all live in together later."
"...What does that mean?"
All live together?
It sounded suspiciously like he meant a newlywed home.
And then.
"...No way, you."
Veronica considered one possibility.
What if, just what if... Lydia had become Aren's woman?
That would explain why they seemed closer than usual, and why she was blushing so oddly?
"..."
"It's a house Veronica might live in with us later, so check it out carefully today."
"Who decided we're living together?"
"Hmm... Didn't we agree? That you'd let me try things my way."
"...That's."
...The same thing?
"Exactly the same."
Of course it was.
Aren was full of intent to seduce Veronica. And he wasn't hiding it.
"..."
Veronica thought.
...What to do with this brazen playboy.
Veronica swallowed a sigh.
Her heart was pounding on one side, but she dismissed it as imagination.