Chapter 371: Side Story — Alice's Case (1)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 371: Side Story — Alice's Case (1)
The moment White opened her eyes, a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
She was a third-year at the academy. She had finally reached adulthood.
I’m finally an adult…!
She had finally succeeded in sharing her first time with her beloved husband, Isaac.
She felt as if she had been reborn. She had expected the morning to be awkward and embarrassing, but instead, she felt a strange sense of triumph.
“Senior Isaac… you look so cute when you’re asleep.”
White leaned over and pressed a soft kiss to Isaac’s cheek before slipping out of bed. The lingering sensations of their night together still hummed through her body.
Feeling refreshed, White headed toward the window to let in the morning air.
However—
Thud.
“Huh?”
Her knees buckled, and she collapsed onto the floor. Cold sweat trickled down her neck.
I-I can’t walk…!
An unexpected ache throbbed through her lower body.
What is this? Is it always supposed to be like this…?
It felt as though her body had reached its absolute limit; her legs simply refused to obey her.
“White…?”
Isaac, stirred by the noise, rubbed his eyes and sat up. “What are you doing over there?”
“Senior I-Isaac…”
“Hmm?”
White turned to look at him, her eyes brimming with tears. “My legs…!”
“…Ha.” Isaac let out a dry, helpless laugh.
Isaac spent the rest of the day carrying White around. Fortunately, it was the weekend, so they were able to stay tucked away in her room.
Merlin had insisted on taking care of White herself, advising Isaac to "preserve his energy" with the stern air of someone guarding the kingdom’s dignity. White had nearly died of embarrassment, burying her face in her hands.
Still, Isaac took full responsibility for the consequences of his passion.
“Here, let me feed you.”
“I-I can use my hands, you know…!”
“Say ah~”
“Ah…”
As White basked in Isaac’s undivided attention, a realization washed over her.
So, this is what it feels like to be truly loved.
The two spent the day joking, teasing, and eventually, losing themselves in each other once more.
*
Two weeks later, on the outskirts of the Märchen Academy campus.
I wandered along the shoreline, the beach dyed in the deep oranges and purples of the sunset. This was the place where Alice and I had spent time together the day before the 「Alice Subjugation」.
Upon hearing that Alice would be returning early, I had arranged to meet her here.
Why am I so nervous?
The sun dipped toward the horizon, and the sea breeze felt cool against my skin. The rhythmic crashing of the waves added to the atmosphere. The romantic setting made my heart race in anticipation.
It wasn't surprising, really. The "naughty" things we had done before she left were still burned vividly into my mind.
“Ah.”
I stopped in my tracks. I could faintly sense Alice’s mana—a familiar, suppressed energy.
I turned toward the source.
A woman appeared in the distance, her hair fluttering gently in the wind. Her light gold locks were tinged with the glow of the setting sun. The coat draped over her shoulders billowed behind her. Her outfit was a callback to our academy days; since we were meeting on the outskirts of the campus, it seemed she had dressed to evoke those memories.
Her pale pink eyes met mine. She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and offered a soft, radiant smile.
I smiled back, my mind suddenly flooded with the past.
I remembered the Student Council President who had stood soaked in the pouring rain, playing in the seawater with me. The very next day, we had fought for our lives. In another timeline, she would have taken her own life, but that future had been drastically rewritten.
Alice Carroll.
The final boss of the second year’s first semester in ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱—and now, the woman who would become my wife.
She stepped lightly across the sand toward me. I took a step forward to meet her. We walked until the sound of the waves was the only thing between us.
Alice’s eyes reflected both the dying sunlight and my own reflection.
“Hello, Darling.”
Her voice was gentle and warm. Seeing her face this close made my chest tighten. It was a stark reminder of just how much I loved her.
Alice tilted her head slightly, her smile turning tender. “Did you miss me?”
“Of course. And you?”
“…I missed you so much.”
Alice reached out and took my hand.
“Welcome back,” I said softly.
“I’m home.”
We began to stroll side by side along the water's edge.
“Don’t you think moving up the wedding is a bit much? You weren't supposed to be back for a while.”
Alice shook her head. “We originally planned a longer period to reorganize the kingdom, but I pushed myself to finish early.”
“Wasn’t it exhausting?”
“It was. Are you going to comfort me?”
I pulled the playful Alice into a brief hug and stroked her hair. “You did well.”
“Hehe… I feel healed already.”
Alice took a deep breath against my chest, savoring my scent. We continued our walk, fingers intertwined.
“So, will you be completely mine today, Baby?”
“I suppose so, since it’s just the two of us.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve felt like this. It feels just like our dates back in our academy days.”
Memories of our occasional dates surfaced—back when she was the third-year Student Council President and I was a second-year. At the time, Alice was in a position where she had to kill me, and I was just trying to survive.
Looking back, those were terrifying times…
The misunderstandings caused by me using Ozma’s power to deal with demons had ended up being my lifeline. Back then, Alice’s reasons for asking me out probably weren't innocent. They weren't exactly "sweet" memories, but they had become precious in their own way.
“Things are so different now…”
Wait.
“Huh?” I looked at her. “It’s been a while since you felt this way?”
“Yeah.” Alice gazed out at the orange-tinted horizon. “The day before we fought… I felt exactly like this,” she said, her voice calm and melodic. “A warmth in my heart. But also a nervous excitement.”
Alice glanced at me, tilting her head with a gentle smile. “Maybe I had already fallen for you back then, Baby?”
I was left speechless. Alice turned her gaze back to the sea.
“I don’t know if I deserve this luxury. To think that I… am experiencing love, too,” she murmured.
Her words seemed to scatter into the sea breeze. I squeezed her hand, intertwining our fingers. She looked surprised for a moment before her expression melted into a warm smile.
We eventually reached a coastal cave—the same one where we had warmed ourselves the day before the 「Alice Subjugation」. Just like that day, I pulled a bundle of dry firewood and a fire spell scroll from my magic pouch.
Whoosh!
A campfire crackled to life. I spread a large blanket on the ground and hung a lamp filled with glowing stones on the cave wall, turning the cold stone space into a cozy shelter.
“At this point, this is actually a pretty nice place to spend time…”
My voice trailed off as Alice stepped into my personal space, closing the distance between us.
She looked straight up at me. The sound of the crackling fire and the crashing waves outside filled the heavy silence that settled over us.
“Hey, Baby. Do you know what I imagined every single day while I was away?” Alice whispered, pressing her body against mine.
Instinctively, I backed up until my shoulders hit the cave wall. “What…?”
“Holding your hand.”
Alice intertwined her fingers with mine and placed her other hand over my heart. She leaned into my neck, her warm breath ghosting over my skin.
Smooch.
Alice pressed a kiss to my Adam’s apple. The sensation sent a jolt straight to my groin.
“And kissing your sexy Adam’s apple, Baby.”
She pressed closer, her full breasts firm against my chest. Her intimate breath continued to heat my neck.
“And… doing naughty things with you.”
“…”
“I’ve been holding back all this time. I wanted you to completely ravish me… but I’ve reached my limit.”
I let out a strained, awkward laugh. “Are you sure you don’t want to wait until we get to the lodge?”
“And you, Baby?” Alice’s voice was thick with excitement, punctuated by a faint chuckle. “Can you really bear to leave me like this?”
…No.
“…Of course not.”
There wasn't a hint of hesitation in my voice.
I lowered my head and captured her lips. The soft, familiar texture was intoxicating.
Mmph… Slurp…
Alice wrapped her arms around my neck as if she were afraid I’d disappear. She clung to me, trying to pull me into her very being. I reached down, gripping her rounded buttocks beneath her red skirt.
I kneaded the soft, springy curves through the thin fabric. The sensation filled my palms, her skin firm and elastic. As we pressed together, I felt myself swelling to the point of bursting against her.
Sensing my reaction, Alice slowly swayed her hips, grinding against me through our clothes. She was desperate for me.
Smooch, slurp…
Alice’s tongue flicked playfully against my teeth. I opened for her, pushing my tongue out to meet hers, letting them mingle and slide together.
Smooch.
I caught her tongue between my lips, nipping at it softly. We opened our mouths wider, exploring every inch of each other. The long coat draped over her shoulders slid to the floor, forgotten.
“Haaa…”
Slurp…
Alice pulled back just an inch, exhaling a ragged breath. “That’s it, good boy…” she whispered, her eyes half-lidded and hazy with lust. “Won’t you touch my breasts, too…?”
I didn't need to be told twice.
I exhaled deeply and turned her around. She remained glued to me, reaching her arms back to hook around my neck and pull me closer. She arched her back seductively, rubbing her backside against my groin.
“Mmh… hurry…”
Alice let out a low, lustful moan, urging me to take her.