Change (2)
Recently, the Ortyni Duchy was overflowing with unexpected guests.
While the duke was away, the servants who were simply doing their jobs were the only ones suffering unnecessarily.
Currently, in the reception room of Meran, low-quality women were exchanging lewd jokes.
The amount of cigar smoke rising into the air was not negligible at all.
“By the way, what a waste. The water was the best.”
“Exactly.”
The young lady, who had downed an entire bottle of alcohol, spat out her words with regret.
Then the woman playing poker nodded as if agreeing.
But Meran only glanced sideways while staring at her cards.
The young lady, who had peeked at her, spoke up with curiosity.
“Wasn’t that something your sister did? You went back last time after she refused to forgive you, right?”
“What are you talking about?”
Meran’s eyebrows trembled slightly as she focused on the game.
But the words she heard caused her previously calm demeanor to shake violently.
“The Grace? It’s ruined.”
“...What?!”
The woman laughing lewdly propped her chin on her hand.
But Meran, who had stiffened, asked in confusion as if verifying.
Her voice was trembling with anger.
“The Grace is ruined?!”
Meran’s heart began pounding loudly.
Soon, she shouted loudly and slammed the cards down.
“Then I can’t go anymore?!”
“Well, yeah. No, why suddenly throw them away? There are many places to go.”
Then another young lady chimed in as if agreeing.
At this moment, it was only right to placate Meran’s mood.
“True. Honestly, the owner there is picky. I know a parlor where I can play more lewdly?”
They laughed loudly.
They began trading thoughts like ministers debating for the empire’s future.
“True. Honestly, we wanted to play even more intensely.
We held back because we had to consider status.”
“Ugh. Still, we can’t go to a low-class parlor that serves commoners.”
“We can play with some guy, though.”
“True. If rumors spread, how about it?”
The conversation gradually grew more vulgar and crude.
But Meran couldn’t hear it.
She was simply standing there, hands trembling.
“I’m sorry, but the party ends today.
Everyone out.”
The atmosphere turned tense instantly at Meran’s cold command.
But one young lady burst into laughter and spoke up.
“Why? Ah, so that’s why you threw the cards. Did you lose because I’m winning right now?”
“Did you really go to the parlor? Take me too. My sister will let you, right?”
Meran shook her head at her close sister’s childishness.
She gave her cold eyes.
She was starting to feel annoyed.
“Be quiet.
Do you want to be dragged out?”
At that instantly serious word, the women filing out.
Some muttered curses.
But Meran, in a daze, didn’t pay attention.
She might even have to stop this “friend play” soon.
After finishing her outing preparations, she quickly went outside.
“Sister.”
Her brown hair that looked just like her own.
The fiance of the noble duke, her younger brother.
Derek called her.
He maintained an underhanded attitude of ignoring his sister.
He had always been like that since the old days.
“What?”
“Where are you going at this hour? Not again, right?”
“A job?”
“Sister!!!”
The man’s angry voice echoed.
Men should get married and settle down.
She might think of wiping out any family if they keep doing this.
After all, she herself was to be the duke’s successor.
Did she really need to study?
Her smart older sister was probably playing with the hero party now.
“Hmph. I wonder if you’ll come back in one piece.”
Meran mounted her horse and left the place.
She gradually approached the pleasure district.
Soon, she scanned her surroundings and spotted the ruined building.
“Nothing.”
It was completely empty.
“Grace has completely closed its doors.”
“I told you to meet me outside.”
Meran clenched her fist and muttered.
Of course she knew it was just customer service, but how could she have guessed she would never be able to meet him again.
Step by step.
“Because of that one male prostitute, you’ve made me like this. I will never forgive you.”
Should she really commit a crime? Just as she was pondering such an absurd worry, someone called out to her.
“Sister?”
The familiar voice. The slightly lowered tone was even more pleasant than before.
The man wearing a robe in front of her was the one she was looking for.
It was unbelievable.
“Strange. It’s been a while since I quit the drug.”
Was she seeing hallucinations due to longing?
She remembered the time she was drugged by the duke and beaten until she stopped. If she were caught again, she would lose all her power to her half-sister.
The man approached her and spoke.
His bright smile made her stomach ache a little.
“It’s been a long time.”
●●●
“Remember me?”
“Of course. You told me to meet outside, remember?”
I never thought I would end up saying this. A little guilty, but it wasn’t a lie.
I examined the noble girl in front of me. Her hair slightly disheveled. She looked like she had lost some weight.
“But sister, are you going to stand here like this?”
“Eh?”
I forced out a smile as much as I could and said.
Come closer.
“Aren’t you cold?”
“Not really. A man is weak to cold, I guess.”
“...My leg hurts. There’s a shop I know. Let’s go there together.”
Will this work?
“Hmph. It’s very obvious. I’ll let you go because you’re pretty. Where is that place?”
Luckily, the Ortyni noble girl showed a bold reaction. Maintaining a smile so she wouldn’t get upset, I led her into the shop.
“Customer’s here. We’ll go to a room.”
“Hng.”
She rubbed her lips with her slender fingers and looked at us. Maintaining such an attitude while not even welcoming the customer warmly.
“Sister, let’s go in quickly. The snacks here are delicious.”
“Hng- Yeah.”
The guard who entered the room slowly set the table.
The fruit platter placed quickly looked a bit sloppy.
“Here! Sister, say aah~”
“Huh. You know I like when you do that?”
I picked up a piece of fruit and held it to Meran’s lips.
She opened her mouth wide and chewed it thoroughly, but it was the Ortyni Duchy. The highest noble status in the fantasy world. She should have paid more attention.
Previously, maybe not now. It could become an important party someday.
“Hmph. What. Fruit is fine, though.”
“Yeah. Sister, just say it.”
“I like alcohol.”
Nice.
I stood up to order the drink. But Meran grabbed my wrist faster than me.
“No. Your lips.”
Instantly, Meran’s lips and mine met.
It was fresh and sweet like swallowed fruit.
“Hng. Hah.”
I felt that the woman in front of me was focused on the act.
I stroked Meran’s brown hair with slightly half-lidded eyes.
The slimy tongue inside the soft lips stimulated the senses along with a creepy feeling.
Her hand sneaking up her thigh made me smile faintly.
Smack.
The kiss ended there. I opened my eyes groggily and said.
“Sister, I’ll order the alcohol.”
●●●
How much time had passed?
I looked at the mirror hanging on the wall and tidied my disheveled hair and other marks.
My clothes, which had been messy, were quickly straightened.
Meran looked like she wanted something more, though.
“That’s it for today.”
She showed a significant amount of disappointment, but I couldn’t give too much from the start. Of course, I needed to give her a carrot.
As a kind of reward. Pathetically. As if doing something but not doing it.
Why, that kind of thing.
“Instead, if you come next time, I’ll have more fun for you.”
Her face finally brightened. It was truly fortunate that it wasn’t the overbearing attitude like the first meeting.
“What. I guess my personality has gotten bad.”
But what could I do?
As we came out to the shop lobby, a dissatisfied voice came from Jane.
“Young master, you look so happy.”
Her attitude didn’t make sense to me after the shop opened recently. I nodded and sighed.
“I have to work. What kind of eyes were you giving the customer just now?”
Then Jane lifted the corner of her mouth crookedly.
She folded her arms, and her chest stood out more.
“Young master, are you scolding me right now?”
“Well. I can’t help it if it feels like I’m purposely not doing business.”
“Hmmm.”
Jane approached.
“What?!”
And with her small body, she grabbed my collar and pulled.
Unexpected strength made my upper body sway forward.
“Hup”
Jane kissed me directly.
Then her long arms wrapped around my neck.
Jane, as if excited by the sound I unintentionally let out, sped up.
The lewd sound of her breathing was so intense that it stimulated me even more.
The kiss was lewd and crude, writing all over my teeth.
Not like a dentist.
“Hah.”
Because of my pride. Even if I couldn’t win, I had to do my best. Sweat was already flooding my palms.
A little time later, she pulled her lips away from my neck.
“Young master, your skill has really improved a lot.”
Jane’s face showed a faint regret. She had taught me herself.
“But why all of a sudden?!”
No. What kind of stunt is this?
Jane pulled my shoulder closer and whispered.
As if it was obvious.
“What? I disinfected it.”