58. Although not at the same time, we are in the same retreat.
After reluctantly agreeing to Letty’s somewhat unreasonable request, I felt like an old father who had to read a book to coax his daughter to sleep every night. Finally, I managed to get Letty to close her eyes, and then I tiptoed out of her room . Taking the opportunity to sneak away? Not a chance! The existence of a midget is meant to be cherished!
So, I didn’t reveal a single bit about “the Thunder Fairy Jousi occupying your body” to Letty; she had no memory of being possessed by Jousi. Although I felt a bit uncomfortable, for the sake of safety and to avoid any conflict between Jousi and Letty, I could only wait until we successfully escaped before telling Letty about this, allowing her to decide how to deal with Jousi.
Then, as I gently closed the door…
A rakshasa had long been waiting behind me.
“Clearly, you are already the ruler of an empire. Why do you still insist on doing such childish things… Sigh, so, are you done with the coaxing?”
It was Kephir, so I reminded Letty that staying with her all night was simply unrealistic. Since we were under the same roof, it would be strange for Kephir to let me spend the night at Letty’s.
“Well, I haven’t mentioned anything about Zeus; let’s keep it a secret from Letty until we escape.”
The bright moonlight outside swept by, casting a cold glow on Kephir’s side. Was it because I had been dealing with Letty, Link, and even the fairy Zeus every day lately that I hadn’t spent much time with Kephir? In that moment, I suddenly realized that Kephir was as pure and beautiful as the “goddess” often mentioned in those street literature books.
Her white hair under the cold light was so mysterious and ethereal; her gem-like red eyes sparkled with a hint of light, questioning what I was doing. The hazy glow allowed me to see the outline of her body, even more radiant than the moonlight.
I realized I was starting to have impure thoughts and quickly pinched my thigh!
This won’t do! Setting aside my “glorious promotion” to BOSS, I shouldn’t do anything to Kephir. Moreover, in such a situation, to act on a beautiful girl who is like a goddess is simply too despicable! Impure thoughts aside, my conscience was being tortured!
“It’s possible, but O’Kylid, you…”
My monkey-like thigh pinching did not escape Kephir’s gaze. Her puzzled look gradually turned into a reproach, wondering why I was “so lacking in self-control.” Then, upon finally noticing her current appearance in front of me, her light skirt , her expression shifted to panic—Kephir immediately covered her chest, frowning.
“Have you seen enough? Should I ask for your opinion?”
Spare me, great one! Whether I answer “it’s beautiful” or “it’s not beautiful,” I can’t escape a good beating from you, right? Since that’s the case, as a healthy man, I must follow my heart’s choice. As the saying goes, “My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are just!”
“niiice!”
“!”
Compared to Kephir’s flushed cheeks under the moonlight, what caught my attention more was her little raised fist! But just as I was preparing myself, a sudden noise came from the single dormitory room used by Rosia’s followers nearby. Moments later, half-awake Rasputin sister stumbled out, mumbling incoherently, dressed only in her underwear, scratching her behind as she walked out awkwardly.
“Ugh~ Go withdraw Shuo’er Buleite~”
If Rasputin sister discovers that Kephir and I are sneaking around here in the middle of the night, how could I possibly explain myself!?
Before I could respond, Kephir had already grabbed my arm and pulled me into her nearby room!
“Mm~?”
Then, after Rasputin sister noticed the noise and looked over but sensed nothing, she quietly closed the door.
Although Kephir often runs to find me with a pillow, this was my first time in her room since coming to the Rodmar Empire! The hotel single room wasn’t much different, and Kephir hadn’t decorated the interior with any extra girlish touches, but… I immediately sensed a lingering fragrance in the air, and my heart was pounding loudly.
I also realized: Kephir and I weren’t doing anything shameful; Rasputin sister just happened to come out for a moment. What were we afraid of!?
But it was too late for such thoughts. Kephir’s attitude, blocking the door, clearly indicated: if you walk out today, be prepared to be beaten!
【Kephir decides to go along with it!】
I surrender, I give in! Whatever you say is right, great one!
In the next moment, Kephir indeed offered a somewhat stiff “suggestion.”
“R-Rosians might come in and out at any time, so today…”
Then she looked up and sulked at me, “This shouldn’t be something I say, right!?”
Oh right, making someone like Kephir, who easily gets shy, “invite” me is quite a feat!
“I thought you would want to stay in Letty’s room and not come out, you dirty charlatan. Hmm~ As expected of the ‘king’ of the Rodmar Empire, you’ve even started learning time management?”
Kefir had the exact same expression when she hugged my arm and returned with me after the incident with Linka. It made me suddenly realize what Kefir must have been thinking back then.
【Kefir feels sour about the recent increase in the opposite s*x!】
Spare me, big shot, what’s there to feel sour about? The little notebook is in your hands. As for the matter of “Rodmar’s King,” I never once felt envious or expectant of the identity that Nirusai gave me; I was only focused on how to shake off and avoid that identity to survive. And… for your “script,” Kefir, I absolutely cannot truly act as any kind of king.
Because…
“Don’t get used to it, okay? I don’t have such a troublesome identity; I’m not your exclusive priest, am I?”
Kefir immediately leaped onto me, her fragrant and soft body bringing an unbearable sensation, along with her whispers in my ear filled with worry and concern, because Kefir knew what I intended to do in the escape plan.
“About leaving Rodmar…”
“I’m really sorry about that, Kefir; you have to listen to me.”
Kefir had already received the “main storyline,” and I had to ensure her safe departure first! On top of that, I also wanted to safely take Letty and Linka with me. For that…
I was willing to face the dangerous script that Nirus had already set in motion.
“…”
【Kefir is still worried.】
“Sigh… I’ll explain everything to you properly.”
As the script unfolded, I gently pushed Kefir away.
It seemed that tonight would be very long indeed.
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