Chapter 105: Then One Day, Valeria...
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 105: Then One Day, Valeria...
“Mmm… haaa…”
With a hazy, dreamlike sensation, as if wandering through a fog, Valeria forced her eyes open.
The world seen through her half-lidded eyes was still dark.
The only sound reaching her distant ears was the steady breathing of someone holding her from behind.
Perhaps it was thanks to the warmth enveloping her entire body.
Valeria curled up further, burrowing deeper into the embrace of the one holding her.
It’s so warm…
She hadn't realized another person's warmth could be this comforting.
She hadn't realized the sensation of touching someone’s skin could be this ecstatic.
Even the breath fluttering against her ear felt like it was whispering "I love you."
Perhaps it was because of the thoughts that kept bubbling up involuntarily.
Before she knew it, Valeria was staring intently at the face of the man who had fallen asleep while holding her.
“Hehe, looking at him like this, he’s just like a child… No, he technically is one, isn't he?”
When they first met, she had thought of him as nothing more than an immature brat acting out because of his prestigious family.
Since his face was decent enough, she had even considered playing with him for a while before breaking him.
But I was the one who ended up being played with…
Even now, Valeria remembered it as if it were yesterday.
How her breath would hitch every time Leon’s hand touched her.
How she followed every command he gave.
The moment she was finally taken into his arms, she was completely conquered.
And even now, she felt the reality of being so deeply in love that she could never escape.
“To think you’ve been wanting me since your past life…”
Like everyone else, Valeria didn't understand everything about Leon.
Especially regarding his past life; no matter how much she dreamed or talked with him, she couldn't fully grasp it.
However, the important thing was that Leon wanted her just as much as he wanted the other women.
Valeria didn't know why, but that fact filled her heart even now.
It filled the empty hole that neither her parents nor her siblings had ever bothered to fill.
—Stroke…
Perhaps because of that indescribable sense of fulfillment.
Valeria found herself stroking Leon’s cheek, whispering softly.
“I love you…”
It seemed the words "I love you" acted as a waking spell.
Leon opened his eyes instantly and flashed a grin at Valeria.
“Me too.”
“What the—? You were awake?”
“How could I keep sleeping when such a beautiful woman is in my arms?”
“Hmph… am I really that pretty…?”
“Yeah. So much so that I can’t believe you’re right here in front of me.”
As if to truly feel the reality of Valeria being in his arms, Leon pulled her even closer.
Of course, Valeria willingly sank deeper into his embrace.
Perhaps it was because of the warmth tightening around her to the point of being slightly suffocating.
Valeria reached out, wrapping her arms around Leon’s neck and hooking her long legs around his waist.
“Haah… Darling… hold me tighter…”
—Squeeze…
“I’ll hold you forever.”
“Hehe, really…?”
“Of course. Even if you ask me to let go now, I never will.”
“Haah…!”
That single sentence was more ecstatic to Valeria than any physical stimulation.
At a cliché phrase, at a meaningless gesture, Valeria grew hot and wet, beyond any hope of being calmed.
Before she knew it, Valeria was kissing Leon of her own accord.
“Mwah… ha-mmp… mmm…!”
Though they were now at a point where they had shared their bodies countless times.
Even Valeria thought it was quite strange.
Whenever Leon’s endless thirst was directed at her, she found herself becoming whole.
“Slurp, ha-mmp… hnghh…!”
Every time their lips met, something was filled.
Every time their tongues intertwined, she heated up as if a fire had been lit.
The kiss, which felt like it would last forever, finally ended.
A string of viscous saliva stretched between Leon and Valeria like a silver thread.
Normally, they would have become even more intensely entangled from here, but…
Today, there was something that caught Valeria’s eye… or more accurately, something that bothered her.
“Umm…”
“What is it?”
“Darling, your beard has grown a lot.”
“Really? Oh… you’re right.”
Seeing Leon laugh sheepishly, Valeria couldn't help but giggle.
Perhaps because of that laughter.
Forgetting the heated atmosphere for a moment, Valeria whispered as she caressed Leon’s chin.
“Now that I look, your hair seems a bit long too.”
“Hmm… I guess? Well, it has been a while since I had it trimmed. Ugh… waiting for a barber is such a pain…”
The Imperial Capital had everything, but there were still things that were hard to come by.
One of those was a barber.
Given the nature of the profession—requiring not only aesthetic sense and skill but also the nerve to put a razor to a noble’s body—talented barbers were realistically hard to find.
Furthermore, even if you found one, you had to wait for your turn. In this era, getting a haircut was a necessity but an incredibly annoying and cumbersome task.
Knowing this fact well, Valeria whispered in a somewhat bashful voice.
“Um… should I do it for you…?”
“Huh? You know how?”
“Yes… I practiced by myself when I was young… because I wanted to please my father…”
“Hmm~ I feel like I know what happened next without even hearing it…”
“…You’re right. He slapped me. He told me to memorize table manners instead of learning such trivial skills.”
“Hah, reality always surpasses the imagination.”
Leon silently pulled Valeria into a deep embrace.
As if saying he would hold her forever, just as he had promised moments ago.
Eventually, Leon looked into Valeria’s eyes and spoke.
“I’m sorry. This is all I can do for you.”
“Why are you sorry…? It’s not like you did it… and as long as I can be in your arms, nothing else matters to me.”
“Haha, is that so? Then, what about the haircut?”
“Re-really? I heard men don’t trust just anyone with that…”
“That’s why I’m asking you. It’s a privilege even the Emperor doesn't get to enjoy.”
When he put it like that, there was no backing down.
Besides, she was the one who brought it up, so Valeria finally made up her mind.
“…Alright.”
“Great, then when should we do it?”
“Right now.”
*
And so, Valeria and I headed to the bathroom in the early hours of the dawn.
By the way, I never dreamed Valeria had such a talent.
This is another difference between Milfgard and this world.
Anyway… this worked out for the best.
Even with immortality, as long as I have a human body, physiological phenomena are bound to exist.
Things like nails growing, or hair and beard growing.
I can manage to clip my own nails, but there’s no way to tidy up my hair and beard alone.
Especially in an era where there are no clippers, let alone modern razors.
Besides, a proper razor blade isn't something that’s easily manufactured.
“Hum-hum~”
While I was sitting quietly in front of the mirror with those thoughts.
—Creak…
Valeria, having finally finished all the preparations, entered the bathroom.
A soft brush, shaving soap, scissors, a comb… it certainly didn't look very noble, but…
It feels like I’m at a hair salon. One with a very beautiful stylist.
Thanks to that, my blood started to boil involuntarily.
You know, everyone has had that fantasy at least once—hitting it off with a beautiful stylist at the salon.
I was even thinking that today might be the day that dream comes true…
“Whew…”
In the mirror, I saw Valeria touching my hair, looking incredibly nervous.
I took her hand in mine and spoke.
“It’s okay even if you mess up, so just do whatever you want.”
“B-but…”
“It’s fine. Hair and beards grow back anyway. You’ll get better as you go. Now! I’m in your hands.”
“…Okay. Thank you, darling.”
“Haha, I’m the one who’s thankful. So, where shall we start the grooming?”
When I adjusted my posture with a flourish, only then did the Valeria in the mirror smile brightly.
Well… if it really looks unbearable, I can just do something about it with magic.
Finally, Valeria took the comb and scissors in her hands.
“Hmm~ I’ll start with the hair first~”
Where to start, how to do it, should I try this, or that…
For a while, Valeria turned my head this way and that, pondering various approaches.
“Phew… then, here goes…”
—Snip…
The carefully snipped hair fell onto my shoulders.
Perhaps only the beginning was difficult; Valeria’s scissor work gradually picked up speed.
Of course, she didn't forget to check the balance of the hair in the mirror every now and then.
Eventually, a fairly decent-looking version of myself was sitting in the mirror.
“H-how is it?”
“Hmm~ don’t I look even more handsome today?”
“Pfft… thank you, darling.”
“Haha. Then I’ll ask for a shave right away as well.”
“Yes, valued customer~ Please wait a moment~”
Valeria first moistened my face with warm water.
Then, after spreading the fluffy lather.
She finally pulled out the razor with its wickedly sharp edge.
“A-ah, you have to tell me immediately if it hurts, okay? It’ll be a disaster if you get cut by the razor.”
“Hahaha, alright.”
—Scritch, scritch…
A pleasant sound came from the tip of the razor as it finally made contact.
Along with it, a refreshing sensation… for someone who hasn't done this in a while, she’s quite good.
“Does it hurt? Did I cut you?”
“It’s fine. It feels good, so keep going.”
“Haah, thank goodness…”
Valeria continued to shave my beard.
Worrying that she might cut me, yet delicate in every corner.
Finally, after rinsing off the foam, a clean version of me sat in the mirror.
“Oh… this is better than most barbers.”
“Re-really?”
“I’m telling you. Now, you just need to wash my hair. We’re almost there, darling.”
“Hehe, yes. Now, please go into the tub and lie down.”
*
The water in the pre-heated bathtub was at a pleasant temperature.
While I was enjoying the warm water soaking my entire body.
Valeria cradled my head, which had been resting against the tub.
“Hehe, you look like a baby without any beard.”
“Goo-goo ga-ga~”
“Ahaha. Valued customer, how is the water temperature~?”
“It’s paradise…”
“Pfft… my darling says the strangest things sometimes.”
Even while saying that, Valeria poured water over my head and applied lather.
All while making sure not a single drop of water splashed onto my face.
Furthermore…
“Mmm…”
She even added an acupressure massage that made me let out a pleasant hum.
“When did you learn this?”
“Who knows~ Maybe because of a certain man who enjoys teasing me every chance he gets~”
“Hahaha.”
Of course, Valeria also receives massages every chance I get.
Massages that start with pleasant humming and end with cries of pleasure that are close to screams.
Perhaps because I recalled that memory… my hand was already moving upward.
“Ha-ah… Darling… I’m not finished yet…”
Valeria’s breasts were so large and soft that they didn't just fill my hands, they overflowed.
They had been swaying in front of my eyes for a while now, and I couldn't hold back any longer.
—Knead, squeeze…
“Ahn… hngh… Darling…”
“Should I really stop?”
“Touch my nipples too… please…?”
I was just about to do that anyway.
Valeria’s nipples, which had already risen hard, were begging to be touched.
As soon as I gently rolled those turgid nipples, Valeria exhaled an even more heated sigh.
“Haa-ahhh…! Darling, I…”
“Get in here quickly. I can’t stand it anymore either.”
“But… your hair isn't…”
“We can do that later.”
—Splash, splash…
As soon as those words left my mouth, Valeria jumped into the bathtub.
“Mwah… ha-mmp… mmm…! Slurp… he-mmp…”
Furthermore, she immediately lunged for my mouth.
Of course, I willingly intertwined my tongue with hers and naturally sat her on my lap.
I positioned her so her back was facing me, allowing me to dote on her breasts, which were larger than her face, to my heart’s content.
“Ahn, Darling… hurry…!”
However, I simply gripped Valeria’s breasts.
Licking up her water-dampened nape sensually, I slid my hand between her thighs.
“Hngh…! You’re so mean, really… teasing me again…”
“Hahaha. But you like it, don’t you? Being teased.”
“Mmm… you’re right…! Aaaaahn…!”
Soon, the bathroom was filled only with the sounds of Valeria’s wailing cries and the wet, squelching noises of friction.
Hmm~ plunging into her and reaching the climax together is great, but~
“Hee, hee…! Darli-ing…! Again, I’m going agai-in…! K-ugh…!”
I really never get tired of seeing a woman wailing at my fingertips.
After making Valeria cry out about three times like that, I buried myself deep into her pussy, which was well-steamed in the warm water.
“Ha-eck, ha-eck…!”
“Get it together. We’re just getting started.”
“Da-Darling… if you put it in now—!”
“Hup!”
“Nng-ohh-ok… ♥”
And so, I began another refreshing and very erect day.
“Hee… hi… ick…”
“Haah… huh? She actually fainted. Did I tease her too much…?”