Chapter 189
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 189
Chapter Title: Dreitna Sisters Reunion
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Ultimately, since we'd become lovers, spending the whole day rolling around in bed sounded great.
But I also wanted to achieve our initial goal: traveling!
Even if we headed back to the capital in the morning, neither Rike nor Eclair would be around, so there was no rush.
To properly fulfill the purpose of our Librosia trip,
I stopped at various places to buy gifts for Rike and Eclair.
Chloe even browsed for Seria's gift too, letting the time slip away.
"Wow~ How much is this costing?"
"There's still plenty left. If there's anything you need, it's fine to buy more."
Watching me casually toss items into thin air, Chloe's mouth fell open.
She didn't pry whether the Inventory was a skill or an artifact, but she looked plenty amazed.
Men instinctively turned their eyes toward us as we walked arm-in-arm, only to flick their gazes away the moment they met mine.
This kept repeating, making me realize Chloe must get awfully tired of stares even on normal days.
'It's especially bad for her.'
Rike drew eyes too, and so did Eclair.
But Chloe—whether because of her figure or her soft aura—pulled stares that even I found intense.
Reaching a shop while radiating faint killing intent at the men,
I took in the sight of Chloe's back as she browsed books in a bookstore of a style I'd never seen before.
Lost in a daze watching her ash-gray hair sway,
I drifted into thought.
'How many heroine weapons are left?'
From the lessons of that academy raid where I'd turned the blind mage.
For Chloe, a cadet not permitted personal weapons, it felt urgent to equip her for the journey after graduation or her unarmed daily life.
Like the ones I'd given Rike and Eclair, some could be obtained by heading to designated spots and resolving events.
But others that Robert unlocked only after certain stages in the game fell into the ambiguous category.
Since Chloe was now involved, I planned to move my girls to a spacious house in a prime location so they could live comfortably.
But if I had to prioritize, Chloe's weapon came first.
Convenience mattered, but this directly tied to safety—it was more pressing.
'Should I head out the moment we get back?'
To reassure the waiting Rike and Eclair and return quickly—that seemed ideal.
"Brother? What's wrong?"
Lost in thought, I snapped back as Chloe, done browsing, approached and peered up at my face.
Stroking her glutinous rice cake-like cheeks elicited a cute grumble that stirred a man's instincts.
"Just admiring how pretty you are."
"Eek... Brother! We're outside right now...!"
Chloe startled and flailed at my words.
"What's wrong with that?"
I wrapped an arm around her blushing waist, strolling the Librosia streets and soaking in their unique vibe.
Non-stop until afternoon, and it truly felt like we'd achieved our travel goal.
Chloe looked satisfied enough to insist we all come together next time.
"Somewhere no one recognizes Eclair would be best."
"Mm... yeah. Sis is too famous..."
Her beauty stood out, and if one of those gawking guys was a noble, the odds of him recognizing her were decent.
"Or a tiny village or the countryside. We could fish, make a campfire like in those old classes, cook and relax."
Recalling the outdoor lessons sparked interest—Chloe's blue eyes glittered.
"I've never fished...! Sounds fun!"
"With Rike around, the cooking would be hearty too. I'd just handle gathering ingredients."
No more alternating between Eclair and Rike to keep Chloe from being alone—group trips weren't a dream anymore.
Planning those fun future outings on the way back,
we took gates in reverse order from our trip to Librosia.
Chloe felt it viscerally during the journey: her life had changed drastically in such a short time.
"Whew—no dizziness?"
"N-No...!"
Back-to-back gates left Chloe with faint vertigo, but my lover's touch steadied her right away.
"Definitely the capital."
"Y-Yeah."
Stepping out of the building, the air hit us—we both halted at once.
Faces too harried to glance around, footsteps rushed.
The capital's signature bustle and murmurs washed over us upon arrival.
Eclair usually clocked out late, and with the demon incident unresolved, she seemed swamped—so our first stop was set.
"Rike'll probably be quicker, so wait at my place?"
"...!"
Even with Rike and her sister's permission secured, Chloe couldn't hide her tension at showing the results.
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'As expected, she's diligent.'
First thought as we neared the house.
Even alone, she hadn't skipped training—complex traces lingered in the yard.
Kiiik—
I unlocked the door and stepped inside.
Rike's meticulous touch kept the house immaculate as always.
I'd only been gone briefly; it'd be weirder if it were messy.
"Rike's not back yet? Come on in."
No presence from the yard onward.
"E-Excuse me..."
She knew the house's location but had never been inside.
Chloe crept in cautiously, standing awkwardly in the living room, unsure what to do.
"Sit comfortably."
"Ah, y-yes...!"
I settled Chloe on the plush sofa and unpacked the gifts for Rike on the table.
An engraved fountain pen, a few trendy novels,
a scented bookmark, study aids, snacks—neatly piled up.
Tak! Tak! Tak!
Footsteps approaching from outside curled my lips upward.
"Oppa!! You're back?!"
She flung the door open and charged in, throwing herself into my arms.
"Rike!"
"Missed you~!"
"Me too."
Hanging off me like a pendant, she grabbed my face and planted kisses that echoed smooch-smooch through the house. Soothing her whines,
her eyes finally turned to Chloe, frozen in place.
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Rike flashed the soft smile she never showed to distant acquaintances.
"Chloe, good trip?"
"Y-Yes!"
"Happy?"
"...Eung."
I hadn't specified what was happy, but seeing her friend's apple-red blush,
Rike smiled knowingly and sat me next to Chloe, claiming one of my thighs.
She buried her face in my neck and chest, sniffing deeply to check my scent, then slipped a hand under my shirt to fondle my abs and pecs.
"... "
I'm used to her sudden moves, but Chloe startled and averted her eyes.
Rike, undeterred, kept groping away.
"Hmm~ Seria'd faint hearing this, but Sis'll be thrilled."
After touching nothing but Chloe's skin from night till morning, Rike's unique texture and scent now enveloped me.
"Met Eclair? Probably too busy."
"We had dinner together yesterday. Told her I might return today, so she'll come as early as she can."
"...How'd you guess today?"
Chloe's eyes rounded too as she stared at Rike.
"Yeah? Chloe's the type to go for it when she decides, so same-day showdown... And lately, Sis was agonizing so obviously anyone could tell. Oppa wouldn't ignore that."
"...True enough."
Simple deduction territory, but noticing it was another matter.
I stroked my clever Rike's head, and she snuggled even closer.
"Sis called me to the mansion for dinner today—think Oppa can join?"
Chloe perked up at the question.
"Ah! That... should be fine."
Chloe had gained confidence in spots—no longer purely introverted.
The servants would happily head out early if she told them to.
No prying questions, so emptying the mansion wouldn't be hard.
Chloe tugged at my collar, saying we'd go greet her sister when she got back from work.
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"You look a mess..."
Rike was Chloe's friend and a mansion regular, so the servants knew her face cold now.
But I was a guy.
Not great for the mansion staff to see me yet, so my entry stayed the study route.
Chloe, with access, would slip inside and crack the door—a comical scene.
Once in, I neatly piled Eclair's gifts on the table.
Borrowed a pen and memo pad.
Scribble-scribble—
"Hmm—think she'll like a note too?"
I eyed the scrawled memo skeptically.
This chicken scratch might ruin the mood instead.
"Sis definitely...! Will be happy!"
Chloe emphasized confidently, then hurried downstairs to send the servants off.
I jotted a few more memos when Chloe returned to the study.
"Brother...! You're good to come now!"
Her face screamed pure joy, lifting my spirits too.
'First time coming properly.'
With Chloe actually here, past Eclair visits felt like sneaking in as a night guest.
I leisurely took in the mansion's layout.
Then the three of us crowded the kitchen, bustling with cooking.
For her stressed-out sister, Chloe took Rike's guidance and worked hardest.
I shuttled items nearby, wiped the table, set the dishes.
Nothing more from the duo deep in cooking.
'Asking if they need help would just get in the way.'
Evoked memories of adventurer days twiddling thumbs without quests.
Not rough adventurer grub, but proper cooking—tough to jump in.
I wiped the already squeaky table over and over till dishes started filling up.
A bountiful spread of Eclair's favorite tidy dishes.
Just waiting on the star now.
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Click-clack—
"Hm...?"
Her red eyes twitched as she returned from work.
Intense presences wafting from the mansion.
And on top of that,
Chloe waving from the window like always.
A dream? But no—Eclair's steps quickened.
Bang—!
Incredible strength from her slender hand flung the door wide.
"...Chloe!"
"Sis...! You're back!"
The sisters embraced without a hint of reserve.
At the mansion entrance, their touching reunion unfolded.
But
"... "
Rike hugged me from behind, kneading my butt.