Chapter 157 – Grand Duke Collector (9)

It was my first confession ever.
I was very nervous, but I also had hopes that Lewis would nod his head willingly.

What kind of wizard is Lehel Darad in this solemn kingdom of Penheim?
Isn’t he the Lord of Reincarnation who is respected more than anyone else in the world, the chairman of the kingdom’s highest academy, and the tower owner of the Merak Tower?
His authority was so great that he erected a statue of himself in his academy, the grounds of his royal palace.

Also, his confidence was not simply based on social status.
Even when the empire was growing in power, how many men were chasing her?
There have been several instances where magic has been inserted into the faces of overly shy Parakhos.
Lehel was fully aware of his own popularity to the point where she didn’t even notice the sinister glances he sometimes felt at his gambling table.

Although he lost the lusty physique of his prime due to the Great War, that original form did not go anywhere.
Wouldn’t there be some people who actually like this one better?
Seeing that he occasionally accepted Viscount Ruhilen’s absurd demands, it was reasonable to be suspicious.

Anyway, as the countless puzzles of rationalization that began to fill my head start to come together to complete one picture.
Finally, Lewis stood up.

“I’m the boss… !”

Lehel runs towards her, shedding tears of joy.
Just as she was about to run up to her and bury her face in her chest, her Lewis suddenly asked her incredulously:

“Chairman, are you in any pain?”
“Yes… ?”
“Is it because you’re anxious because of the rosary? I said I won’t take it. I’ll give it to you now. “Okay?”
“Uh, uh… ?”

Wait a minute, what about my confession?
Embarrassed, Lehel waved her hands, forgetting to wind her rosary.

“Mo, didn’t you hear? “I said I like the boss!?”
“Hey, don’t lie.”
“Why is that a lie?”
“No, if you think about it carefully… “I’ve been a bad person until now.”
“That…”

Lewis’ words reminded Lehel of her memories with him.
Grand Canyon’s parents died because of the magic tower he tilted.
He was called in during his vacation for not being able to take care of a single student, and the situation was resolved.
He had his money and interests stolen, was repeatedly hit on the head, and had his wrists cut off several times.

He even got hit on an important part with a hand blade and had difficulty moving for a while.

‘Huh… ?’

Isn’t this something that has been worked on?
If you think about it, if it weren’t for Lewis, there would have been no need to cut off his lifespan to prevent the floating island from falling.
There wasn’t a single good memory.
Even after wiping her eyes and looking for a place she would like, she couldn’t find it.

“Profit… !”

As her thoughts continued, Lehel’s hand clenched into a cute fist.
Then she lunged at him, who shamelessly looked down on her.

“Yaaaaa——!! “You bastard!!!”
“Ugh… !”
“You’re bullying me because you’re so good!! Hitting me all the time! “They called a fake me and manipulated me into using the transfer gate shuttle!!”
“Now, wait… !”
“Now that I think about it, it’s true! There is nothing to fall in love with… !!”

The difference between the power of a magician who has reached the end of his life and a stall owner who kills the archduke with his bare hands is clear and obvious.
However, once the dissatisfaction mixed with resentment and sadness burst out, Lehel’s hands did not know how to stop.
She let out all the emotions she had built up until now, hitting Lewis on the chest as he kept retreating from her.

“They take the Magic Cube as they please!”

Puck! Pow!

“Take it to the desert as you please!!”

Puk puk!

“They even toppled my statue twice!!”
“No, that’s what I did… !”
“They scared me and said I was going to pull out my sword!! And, and… !”

Widely!
Lehel’s hand gradually lost strength.
From the mouth that was breathing heavily, a small voice, different from before, came out.

“They told me not to gamble, but they were worried… !”

Tuk.

“He also gave me a hairpin…”
“…”

Pop.

When I thought about it, there was.
Good point.
Even if it’s not too harsh.
That was enough for her with so little money.

“That’s why I like it… !”

It wasn’t like an illusion.
I meant it.
There has been a lot of things that have happened to me so far, but as he said, I was tormented a lot.

“Because the only person in the world who cares about me is my boss.”
“…”

Finally came here.

“What are you going to do?”

Lehel lifted her head, wiping away her falling tears.

“Instead of answering, hold my hand.”

***

I have known Lehel for quite some time, but her attitude towards me has so far been very different from that of a man or woman.
Although we basically communicated well with each other.

Our relationship consisted of helping him when he needed something, hitting him when he crossed the line, and pulling unnecessary pranks.
But I must confess, it was really fun to see Lehel’s outbursts in response to my every action.

Maybe he had feelings to some extent.
I didn’t bother to stop him from bowing while wearing only his underwear, or I enjoyed watching him cling to me with tears in his eyes when I made unreasonable demands.
Of course, this was an inner intimacy that only I personally felt.
She believed that Lehel would not be very happy if she was tormented by me.

“Look at that. I knew it.”

In the end, the relationship between men and women was unknown.
The memories of making small talk with each other and sometimes walking around here and there had suddenly turned into memories that Lehel did not want to forget.
Was it Stockholm Syndrome? Or was it the swing bridge effect?
Even though their hands had been on the verge of being cut off several times, they seemed to feel a strange sense of comfort when they were held together like this.

“I have somewhere to go. Still, I am Lord Yunhoe by name, but that island is so shabby.”
“They said you shouldn’t go outside the mountains. There may be bad rumors going around…”
“You’re talking about when other people notice you, right? Okay, let’s turn around to that corner.”

Lehel, who was heading to the restroom of the restaurant without even finishing her check, cast 〈 Transfer Gate 〉 as soon as she was out of sight of her waiter.

“Where does the door lead?”
“Follow me.”

Instead of answering, she grabbed my hand and dragged it away.
The moment she cautiously stepped forward, wondering if it was a hotel, a brilliant light hit her eyes.

“Ugh… !”

After covering my eyes for a moment from the sudden brightness, I was startled by the sight that soon appeared.
Huge amounts of gold coins and jewels were piled up everywhere in sight, regardless of direction or direction.
The light flowing from the magic stones embedded in the walls and ceiling was beautifully scattered across the mountain of treasures, making the interior as bright as day.
The huge frame in the center of the huge circular dome is the bone of a white dragon that appears to have passed away a long time ago.

The four most secret places of the empire and the emperor’s secret treasury.
It was the nest of the Sacreir dragon, whose location no one knows anymore.

“Here is…”
“It’s my ‘cradle.’ “I didn’t clean it up the last time I came out, so it’s a bit messy.”

Lehel walked on, sweeping away the pile of gold coins at his feet.
As I followed her with her mesmerized expression, I noticed a small space inside her ribs.
A truly heavenly flower garden filled with not only gold and silver treasures, but also extremely precious-looking artifacts.
The place where Lehel stopped was a bird’s nest-shaped bed that gave the impression of being as soft as a blanket.

“It’s an artifact called fairy floss. “Every time my life ends, I come here and sleep.”
“Does it have any effect?”
“No, it’s just soft.”
“And you wake up a few decades later?”
“Yes.”

She nods her head with a light smile.
When she didn’t like my expression, Lehel walked around making a fuss like she usually did.

“Hey, why are you doing that? I’m not going to pack my bags and come here tomorrow, I’ll still have a few years left! Of course, you can stay until you’re younger. But, but that…”
“I don’t want to.”
“Yes. “It would definitely be ugly.”

She carefully placed her hat next to the crib.
And with her hands clasped to her breast, she said:

“I want to be remembered by the boss as when I was at my most beautiful.”
“It’s the most beautiful now.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“Then I… “So the gamble paid off?”

I nodded as she asked, not hiding her excitement.

“Is it so.”

Then she slowly placed her hand on the old robe.

***

“Boo, that’s a shame! “This isn’t the first time I’ve taken my clothes off in front of the boss.”
“This might be my first time taking it off.”
“I see? Haha! Yes, that’s right. If you need anything when you leave later, take it with you. Well, we really have joint names now…”
“Lehel.”
“!?”

I’m happy and excited, but definitely embarrassed.
Nevertheless, Lehel, on the contrary, became more talkative due to Louise’s calm attitude, which was different from her own.
Wouldn’t it be right to be as cheerful as usual? That was what she was thinking.

“If it feels awkward, just close your eyes.”

But when she sensed the lust in Lewis’ eyes as he looked at her shoulders exposed beneath the robe, she obeyed him like a gentle sheep.

“Yes…”
“I need to make it into skin.”
“Oh, that’s right. This is how the body is half reorganized. Also, if you use magic like last time, sometimes blood will drain, so it’s even worse… Ugh!?”

Lehel involuntarily opened her eyes wide as her wet tongue entered her parched mouth.
Suddenly, the robe that seemed like the last barrier was completely undone, exposing her pure white skin.
White from head to toe, even underwear.
I was amazed at Lewis’ hands as he stepped onto that clean snow field for the first time.

“Ugh, shit, boss… ?”
“Can I do it somewhere else?”
“Yes? Where… Kyaaa!”

Before hearing the answer, Lewis lowered his head to his slender neck.
Lehel couldn’t help but cringe at the feeling as if someone had bitten her on the back of her neck.

Tsk, tsk.

When the sound of wind escaping from Louise’s mouth stopped, she placed her hand on her damp neck.
She could tell without looking that red marks were left on her once white skin.

“Yes, boss… ! For a moment! Wow, it tickles… !”
“Stay still. “Don’t struggle.”
“Well, still… !!”

Lewis’s mouth went lower and lower without stopping, all the way to her neck, shoulders, collarbone, and upper chest.
It was as if he was declaring that the part of her he kissed was all hers.
Lehel, on the other hand, felt like his own body was being conquered and resisted rather timidly.
But Lewis didn’t even allow that.

“Lehel.”
“Hehe… ! Yes, yes!”
“Put both hands up. “Easy to hold.”
“Hiccup… !!”

For Lehel, Lewis’ informal words were the final warning.
Before I take action, I am told to remain silent and follow my words.
When it comes to sex with a lover, the tone of voice could be felt as a coercive act.
To Lehel, who had formed a delicate hierarchical relationship with Louis for a long time, his orders were not unpleasant, but simply a relief.

“It’s like this… ?”

Swallowing her dry saliva, Lehel slowly raised her arms and crossed them above her head.
His tone was coquettish, as if he was asking, “Did I do well?”

“Okay.”

Then he entwines both hands at the same time and kisses the inside of his arm that he has not yet conquered.
Lehel unconsciously rubbed his legs little by little.