Chapter 77: Bath Time
Chapter 77: Bath Time
Gulp, gulp. Marin-sensei swallowed what she had licked up, pulled her mouth away, and let out a long "Fuuu—" breath.For now, it was over, but Marin-sensei wasn’t smiling. Her expression was stiff, though the tension seemed to have left her shoulders.
"Marin-sensei, that’s enough now. Please put your clothes back on."
At my words, Marin-sensei placed her hands on the floor and lowered her head to it.
"I am truly, deeply sorry. And... thank you very much."
When she lifted her face, she was no longer crying.
She stood up, put on her panties, slipped on her chemise, and then her outer clothes. Was this the last time I’d see Marin-sensei’s body? After what happened today, I have no intention of using power harassment to force a relationship.
Once Marin-sensei was fully dressed, I sat down in a chair, drank the now-cold black tea, and ate the cake. Maybe because of my mood, it didn’t taste like much. We finished eating in silence. I then stood up and left the room. At the entrance, the older man who had guided me bowed politely and saw me off.
I walked the entire way back to the royal palace in complete silence. People passing by around us were chatting noisily.
"Marin-sensei, let’s hold hands."
I offered my hand. Marin-sensei stared at me for a moment before slowly reaching out and taking it. Her hand was warm and soft.
"Lord Robby, please forget what happened today," she said, looking me in the eyes.
I grinned back at her.
"I can’t do that! Marin-sensei’s naked body is burned into my eyes. I might even dream about it tonight. But I promise I won’t tell anyone about today for the rest of my life, so please don’t say anything either, okay?"
"...Yes."
"Still, I never imagined Marin-sensei would be so beautiful and cute. I’m jealous of your husband."
"Eh!?"
Finally, Marin-sensei smiled—though her face was still slightly stiff.
Back in my room, I had Cas bring me lunch. Cas asked with a teasing tone,
"Lord Robby, are you going to the Accounting Bureau again today? Haven’t you had enough yet?"
"Fufufu," she seemed to imply.
"Of course I’m going! If I can be useful, I’ll do anything!"
"Oh my?"
Cas looked surprised, but then smiled.
"In that case, I shall escort you."
She seemed happy that I wanted to go again today and cheerfully cleaned up.