Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut - Volume 20 - Chapter 1

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Episode 1 – Lovey Dovey With the Academy’s Strongest (Celis Chapter)

Part 1

After that??, it was decided that Lux would accompany the girls who would become his queens to the place that had significant meaning for them, one by one in turn, with the marriage ceremony with Lisha at the capital as the last one in turn.

In short it was Lux’s official tour as king.

Lux who had stopped being an imperial prince of the old empire experienced what kind of job being a king was for the first time with this.

First he had to solidify his base within the new kingdom.

He departed to the western territory that was being governed by Dist of the four great nobles together with Celis who was now his fiancée.

In order to shorten the travel time through long distance, they used Drag-Ride until a short distance before entering the castle town. It had also been decided that the members going there would only be Lux and Celis, and the Triad as their bodyguard.

Lux thought that they didn’t really need bodyguard now that the major battle had been completed.

But Sharis of the Triad admonished him.

I understand that you must wish to be alone with Celis, but you are being too much of a peace idiot right now, Lux-kun. In a glance it looks like that all troubles have been solved, but it’s at this kind of time that a mistake might occur. We don’t know what the people who had been hiding in shadow until now might do. We have to be on our guard exactly for that kind of situation.?

The argument of Sharis who was the daughter of the military’s deputy commander was correct.

In a glance, there was no disturbing elements that could be seen within the new kingdom right now.

But, as long as human still lived with other human??as long as there was the existence of nation, letting one’s guard down was a taboo for a royalty.

Perhaps Lux was unconsciously letting his guard down thoughtlessly because his body had been strengthened from Baptism and he possessed powerful Divine Drag-Ride as his weapon.

Thank you. Then, it might be a burden for you three but, can I ask you to come as our bodyguards??

Of course. We’re gonna come along even if you don’t wanna us to.?

Yes. As you command, your majesty.?

Lux requested for the Triad’s help once more. Tillfur responded cheerfully while Noct agreed courteously.

Lux smiled wryly seeeing that.

You don’t need to act that respectful.?

No, we should be acting respectfully from here on. You??no, your majesty too will also do the work of king at the same time of being a student, so we should pay attention to appearance.?

Sharis smiled with a serious gaze.

Surely she was in the right about this argument.

Celis who was beside him also nodded.

I see, indeed. Lux, from now on it seems we will have to act rigidly when in public.?

Right, it can’t be helped.?

Lux smiled while saying that with a lonely look. Even so he straightened his back.

Then, let me rephrase my order. Triad, I command the three of you to accompany our trip as bodyguard.?

Yes-?

The three bowed and replied simultaneously??, however Sharis smiled at the next moment.

But, you can act like usual with us when we aren’t in public you know, Lux-kun.?

Ah, cheater. Even though you specially told me to do all this tiresome act!?

Tillfur lost her temper seeing Shari smiling casually like that.

Noct was watching that exchange with her usual blank stare.

What a troublesome bunch.?

But, thank you.?

The Triad too was aware that Lux honestly didn’t wish for such stiff master-servant relationship??or something like the position of king.

Even though that was a type of naivety, it wouldn’t be a problem if they properly knew the right time and place.

Lux felt happy to have friends with such relationship while they were departing toward the west.

Part 2

They flew through the long distance with Drag-Ride in the blink of eye, and then they rode the horse carriage that Lord Dist had prepared from the castle town.

They immediately observed the castle town not long after arriving to the castle.

It seemed the town was in a welcoming mood toward the visit of the hero Lux. Lux waved his hand from inside the carriage toward the citizens who he saw were welcoming him with cheers.

Before long they returned to the small castle of the feudal lord Dist once more. The servants within the ground were all showing up to welcome him, but it seemed that the number of the servants was fewer than to be expected from the residence of one of the four great nobles.

Even so, guests were coming one after another when a banquet was started at the great hall.

The nobles who possessed territory at the western part of the country along with their family, the countryside nobles from the neighboring country, the mayors and village chiefs from the neighboring towns and villages, there was no end to it.

Celis was wearing a beautiful light green dress. Lux was accompanying her while also wearing a dress suit to deal with the noble guests.

How are you feeling. Are you tired??

Dist would become Lux’s father-in-law in the future seeing that he was betrothed to Celis. He led Lux outside when there was a break in the party and talked to him.

They used a drawing room for a place to rest and sipped some tea.

During this time Celis was taking Dist’s place to act as the lord of the castle and dealing with the guests.

No, I have only began my duty as the king after all.?

Although Lux pretended to be alright like that, he was also slightly troubled about doing something he wasn’t to like dealing with the nobles.

Perhaps it was the academy in Cross Field that was special, but doing chores in the girl dormitory was far more comfortable because he didn’t need to pay so much consideration.

Perhaps??his peaceful daily life in the academy was also thanks to Airi habitually making the necessary arrangements and the tactfulness of the Triad.

Even so, this was the path that Lux chose himself.

It was still too early to whine.

He thought that and took a deep breath. Then Dist suddenly smiled.

You are??strong huh.?

His tone sounded impressed from the bottom of his heart.

That’s not true. Lord Dist is especially helping me completely with the political matter……besides?

You know, I almost felt disheartened as a human. No??perhaps I should say that I was unable to do anything.?

Dist stared at empty air while interrupting Lux’s words.

It was the past had gone by.

Dist looked like he was thinking about a scene that didn’t exist at the present time.

You might have heard from my daughter but, due to the custom of male chauvinism in the era of the old empire, my wife who was unable to give birth to a male heir had low status. However her body was also weak, so it was also impossible for her to give birth to more child.?

…………?

That was the monologue of Dist who was toyed by his responsibility and position even with the great authority that he possessed as a great noble.

Or perhaps it was exactly because of his great authority that he was put into such situation.

Exactly because he was in a position with power that people who tried to dig up any weakness no matter how slight and took advantage of it kept appearing. Such people existed even among relatives and friends.

The surrounding nobles??perhaps even relatives were pointing out the weakness that Dist’s wife couldn’t give birth to a boy and all of them recommended to him to take someone they knew as his concubine.

I didn’t like it. I also didn’t feel like loving another woman than my wife but, even more than that it was because I understood that if I took a concubine who gave birth to a boy, my family would become warped.?

He could see that doing that would make his sickly wife lost her standing even more and she would become cornered further.

Dist acquired the discernment and ability to be a good feudal lord and continued to refuse taking a concubine but??he was unable to improve the situation of his wife who continued to receive slanders and her bad standing.

In the end, Dist’s wife??Ilshe walked the life of an outcast who tried to avoid the eyes of her relatives.

After that the empire crumbled and the new kingdom was established??the tide at the surface changed. But, people’s perception cannot be easily changed. The trend to put importance to male still remained. I don’t want you to become a powerless man like me.?

…………?

Most likely he never confessed these words to other people, or even to his daughter Celis. This was his farewell gift to Lux who was going to walk his path after this.

A lot of hardships were waiting for the new kingdom and for Lux who was going to take five wives.

Even if Lux and the other five didn’t have any such intention , their surrounding wouldn’t just leave them alone.

Even so don’t lose??Lux too Dist’s words as an encouragement to him.

I understand. But, please allow me to give a single correction.?

What is it??

I only heard from other people’s story but, I think Lord Dist??wasn’t powerless at all. Even if things didn’t go like you want them to, I think you manage to protect the heart of your wife.?

Why, do you think so??

Because someone can be saved if only there is someone who love them from their heart, if there is someone who think of them earnestly even if it’s just one person. That’s what I think.?

Dist was speechless for a while at Lux’s words.

Before long he let out a small sigh and slowly stood up.

Surely there won’t be any problem if you treat my daughter like that. You should rest for a bit right now. I’ll return to the great hall.?

No, I’m coming too. I want to stay at Celis-senpa-……no, at Celis’s side.?

I see.?

It felt like there was relieve and at the same time a tinge of loneliness in Dist’s expression.

Lux felt his feeling as a father who was sending out his daughter while returning to the banquet at the great hall.

From here on Lux would be the king publicly, but practically it would be Dist who managed the government in the capital.

Even so, Lux headed to help Celis who was being surrounded by nobles in order to accomplish his duty to the best of his ability.

The night banquet continued.

Fundamentally Lux had accomplished many achievements that qualified him to be called a hero and he would also become the next king. Celis was only receiving praises as someone who was staying at Lux’s side as his aide, but there were also nobles who were making various probes to obtain deep connection with them this early.

Such noble were showing cooperative attitude at the surface while nonchalantly coaxing for compensation in exchange for their cooperation.

For example??, people who asked for Drag-Rides to be diverted their way.

People who spoke their wish for their knight order to be welcomed as the kingdom’s regular army.

There were also people who asked for their convenience to be accommodated in a more blatant way.

Depending on the situation Lux had to refuse them firmly or giving them the slip skillfully.

They were also talking about political problems.

It was a long night for Lux. The night grew late and they saw off the guests before he became alone with Celis.

Thank you for your hard work today, Celis-senpai.?

……I’m fine. I can still keep drinking.?

Lux smiled wryly seeing Celis clenching her fist with a red face.

She wasn’t strong with alcohol, but this time she was forcing herself to drink because she had a leading part in the banquet.

It didn’t look like she would go into a drunken frenzy, but her reasoning power had completely dissolved.

It’s fine already, so please rest for a bit.?

Naturally it was the servants’ job to tidy up the banquet. Lux and Celis left them to it and withdrew.

There was a mansion within the ground of this small castle. Lux heard that place was used as the guest room for them this time, so she lent Celis his shoulder and stood up.

Nnu……?

Lux felt the full weight of Celis’s body because she was completely relaxed. And then there was the softness of her body that was becoming warm from the alcohol she imbibed. Lux’s heart skipped a beat.

Come to think of it, the place for Lux to sleep had been specified, but he wasn’t told about where Celis would sleep.

Could it be??no, there would be no problem if there was two beds.

Or rather, even if by some chance a mistake occurred, they were already betrothed with each other. There wouldn’t be any problem??such fact was heating up Lux’s head even more.

(Calm down, Celis-senpai is tired. Or rather, I’m also tired……)

Lux took a deep breath and headed to the mansion where he would sleep.

Celis who was borrowing his shoulder seemed to breath slightly roughly, but she was clearly conscious.

There was just one security guard watching outside the mansion. The inside was dark.

When he opened the door and entered inside the room, there was a woman waiting inside the drawing room that was illuminated by the lamp’s light. She was wearing an expensive looking loungewear.

Oh? Good evening.?

Eh??

Lux was surprised because he thought that there was no one inside.

The beautiful woman with graceful bearing seemed to be quite old, but she was overflowing with youthful charm that didn’t make her seem so.

And then??the woman’s blonde hair and blue eyes seemed somewhat similar with Celis.

The absentminded Celis quickly let go of Lux’s shoulder and straightened her posture.

Her legs staggered because she was drunk, but she somehow kept herself from falling.

Good work today. Were you able to fulfill your duty without any problem??

Y-yes! Okaa-sama yourself, are you feeling alright right now??

Lux had heard about her before, but this was his first time meeting Celis’s mother.

She was sickly and most of the time she was in recuperation after giving birth to Celis. She also didn’t show herself in the banquet today because of that, so he completely thought that she wasn’t feeling well.

Celis seemed flustered. Perhaps it was because she never expected to meet her mother here, or perhaps because she was seen leaning on Lux in a drunken state.

She was showing a side of her as a fine and splendid senior in front of her father Dist, but she was showing another side of her toward her mother.

You don’t need to force yourself. Besides??I’m only going to talk a little here.?

The beautiful woman said that with a gentle smile before she turned toward Lux once more.

I am Celis’s mother, Ilshe Ralgris. Please take care of my daughter.?

N-no, I should be the one saying that. Celis-sen??your daughter has taken a very good care of me.?

Lux quickly returned a bow when Ilshe courteously bowed to him.

Lux urged Ilshe to sit on the sofa, but the shook her head a little.

No need to be considerate of me. I don’t come here to get in the way of the two of you.?

That’s??. I too wish to give my greeting to you properly madam.?

After Lux said that, Ilshe smiled softly at Lux and Celis.

You are Lux Arcadia-dono aren’t you? I have heard the rumors about you since a long time ago, but it seems you are a man who is exactly like the rumor said.?

…………?

Lux wondered which part of his fame that actually got conveyed to Celis’s mother.

He got a bit nervous while wondering that.

I heard that you are reliable, straightforward, and a kind boy. I was relieved when I saw my daughter leaning on your shoulder.?

T-that was, my unworthiness! Usually I wouldn’t do something like???

Celis was flustered while waving her hands in front of her eyes.

However Ilshe smiled wryly while shaking her head. She stared at Celis with a kind gaze.

It’s alright. That’s??the proof that you have found a man who you can trust and you’re your heart to after all. The you in the past wouldn’t show such weakness in front of other people no matter how tired you are. All for my sake.?

Okaa-sama……?

I noticed you know? Even though I’m like this, I’m still your mother after all???

Ilshe looked down and spoke with an earnest tone.

You worried about my standing and worked twice as hard as other people without saying a single complain in order to become a full-fledged knight. You would never act disheartened both in front of your father or in front of me.?

…………?

Celis looked down and fell silent at her mother’s words.

She must have hit the mark.

Lux too had heard about the situation of Celis’s family.

Ilshe was the legal wife of a great noble. She married into a noted noble family, and yet she was unable to give birth to a male heir.

Because of that her relatives and her surrounding were looking at her with scorns and talked behind her back.

In order to dispel such talks, Celis tried to become even stronger and more splendid than any man.

She had continued to show herself like that so that she wouldn’t worry her mother or making her thinking that she was forcing herself.

She was unable to whine or act spoiled in front other people that she was talking to even cat or doll.

But it seemed her mother had seen through her bluff.

You are my pride. You have saved your mother enough. That’s why??please live from here on for your own happiness. Please fight for your own sake and your loved one.?

…………?

Lux and Celis couldn’t say anything back in front of her warm voice that was filled with affection.

They shouldn’t show any affirmation or denial toward those words. They should simply accept them.

Then, excuse me. If possible, I wish to see the face of my grandson soon. That will be my greatest happiness as a mother.?

Ilshe said that with a meaningful smile before she got out of this detached mansion.

Surely she was heading toward her husband??Lord Dist who loved her more than anybody else.

She was accompanied by the maid who was standing by outside and returned to the castle.

Part 3

Let’s rest for a little bit at the living room……?

After seeing off Ilshe, Lux and Celis took a small break in the living room with just the two of them.

A cheese cake that Ilshe baked for them was placed on the table in the living room.

Yes……. As expected I was drunk. ??!??

Celis staggered when she let go of her tension and her body pitched forward.

Lux who was at her side hurriedly caught her body.

……Tsu!??

Lux put his strength into his arms and lifted her up into his embrace.

The distance between the two was shortened once more.

Lux……. That’s, thank you, very much.?

Please don’t force yourself, Celis-senpai. Take some rest. I’ll make tea for you.?

Lux brought Celis’s body until the sofa.

Her tense mind must have loosened up after safely dealing with the noble guests.

Besides??although they had taken some rest, both of them still had some fatigue left in their body from the intense battle.

It was just as Ilshe said just now, Celis who usually never showed her weakness might have been enduring it inside her all this time.

Thank you very much……?

Celis leaned on the sofa and stared at Lux with a heated gaze while still looking drunk.

Come to think of it Celis-senpai. Is there something that you want to do tomorrow??

That’s……what do you mean by that??

Celis’s eyes turned round in a daze. Lux spoke to her smilingly.

No, I want to express my thanks to Celis-senpai who has done your best. But if there is nothing you want to do then???

…………?

Celis fell silent for a few seconds after hearing that.

……Then, can I make a request??

She asked that timidly with a hesitating tone.

Seeing Lux nodding, Celis firmed her resolve and told him.

That’s, will you allow me to act spoiled? I don’t mind if it’s just for tonight.?

Eh??

The girl averted her gaze from Lux and her face reddened. It looked like she found it hard to speak.

In contrast Lux was looking puzzled because he couldn’t understand what she meant right away.

No, thinking really carefully, I don’t really have any memory of acting spoiled toward someone ever since I became aware of my surrounding……. But, I can act the most at ease only when I’m together with Lux. That’s why???

Her tone sounded like what she was asking for was a sin.

…………?

Surely since Celis first became aware of her surrounding at her childhood??in her memory that she remembered she had really never acted spoiled toward someone.

At first, it was for the sake of her mother who couldn’t give birth to a boy.

Then after a while, it was for the sake of Lux’s grandfather who was her teacher.

She imposed the duty to become stronger and more righteous than anyone while persistently accumulating her effort.

That seriousness brought her the title as the academy’s strongest, but she too had a girlish side in her of a girl at that age.

However because she was cornering herself by saying that she wasn’t allowed to act spoiled in her position, she was unable to say her true feeling to anyone.

That was why she was airing her complaints to cat and bird, or even plants or doll.

Just like when he first met Celis in the academy??.

I want to try acting spoiled to someone reliable.?

As time passed and her standing become even bigger, that dream gradually becoming even more impossible to realize.

Acting spoiled was like candy. It would be bad for the body if it was eaten excessively every day.

But??it wouldn’t be any problem to do that sometimes for someone like Celis who worked several times harder than other people and fought for her responsibility.

Furthermore, Lux felt happy that Celis who never tried to act spoiled even once until now due to her own will was opening up to him, even if it was because she was drunk.

The girl who wasn’t good with acting spoiled more than anybody else was asking something like that to a man like him. It was the proof of her giving him her utmost trust.

Yes, if Celis-senpai is alright with me, I’ll happily do so.?

Lux smiled to Celis with a bright and composed voice.

Don’t say that it’s just for tonight. Please act spoiled to me anytime you like.?

Lux……?

The eyes of Celis who was making a red face were sparkling like shining stars.

At the next moment, Celis leaned heavily on the sofa as though all the tension had left her body.

This was the time that he looked forward to the most in this inspection tour.

A sweet moment with Celis in her dress was going to start.

Part 4

Soft orange light spilled out from the chandelier on the ceiling.

They were alone with each other at this time with the crackling sound of fire from the fireplace in front of the sofa accompanying them.

The atmosphere was pleasant and peaceful for their body that was moderately drunk from alcohol. At the same time there was a bittersweet sensation too that was making their heart pounding inside their chest.

Lux was preparing to brew tea beside the sofa where Celis was resting.

Celis was watching that lovingly with reddened cheeks.

Celis-senpai??no. Celis, you should relax there.?

Yes……?

Celis had asked Lux just now to talk like that.

Normally Lux was using polite language when talking with her because he was younger and her junior in the academy, but that made it hard for her to act spoiled, so Celis asked him to interact with her as though she was the same age with him.

Certainly, as someone older it would be hard for Celis to act spoiled if he constantly acted in the position of the younger one.

Besides??you and me already lover who are engaged with each other.?

After she said that to him with an embarassed look, Lux became aware of their current relationship regardless of what he thought. His heart was pounding hard.

He searched for a blanket while waiting for the water to boil. Then he put it over Celis’s shoulder.

After finishing the necessary arrangements, Lux first gave her some words of appreciation for the trip this time.

Thank you for your hard work today. It was difficult to keep the guests in the party company wasn’t it??

……Yes, it was hard. It was an unfamiliar work for me, so I needed to focus even more than in battle.?

Celis closed her eyes with a red face that was still drunk. Then she snuggled on him like a cat.

He gently caressed her hair to soothe her body.

Celis kept her eyes closed with a comforted look. She entrusted her body weight on Lux.

You really helped me a lot there. Thank you for working so hard.?

Celis let out a relieved sigh when Lux whispered that gently into her ears while continuing his caress.

I’m glad……. I’m glad that I can help you Lux. I’m??happy.?

Celis muttered with a tone that was half in a dreamy state perhaps because she was drunk.

Lux, you’re really kind. I love you. I want to be like this forever……?

……Tsu!??

Celis rubbed her face and body on Lux while snuggling even closer. She muttered those words with a happy expression. Lux’s heart skipped a beat from that.

Normally she was an older girl who always acted gallant and aloof. That was exactly why she looked extremely adorable when acting like this.

Celis must be unaware of it but, by snuggling close like this, her sweet scent, her warmth from across the dress, and her voluptuous breast that was pressed on him melted Lux’s reasoning.

(Th-this is bad……. When Celis-senpai is being this defenseless??. The destructive power is too powerful……!)

Lux took a deep breath. He almost lost his senses just now.

Lux somehow avoided going wild and gently comforted the dead drunk Celis. And then he brought the cake and tea to her.

Celis, I have made the tea. Do you think you can eat Ilshe-san’s cake by yourself??

I feel, a bit tipsy. I’m not confident I can.?

Celis‘s body swayed unsteadily while she slightly opened her eyes.

She happily leaned on Lux once more when he sat beside her.

I want you Lux, to feed me.?

Eh……!??

I-is it, no good……??

Celis’s gesture when she sent him an upward gaze when she was taller than him flustered Lux.

He had a slight embarrassment in him but, he was alone with Celis right now.

Then??.

Err……. Yes, say aaah?

Lux stabbed a piece of the cake that was put on a small plate and brought it to Celis’s mouth.

In respond Celis slightly opened her moth and presented her lips like a baby chick that was pleading for food.

He could see her bewitching light pink lips from so close.

Lux slowly held out the fork. He stared at Celis who took the cake with her tongue.

After chewing and eating it, the girl leaked out a sweet sigh.

It’s sweet, and delicious??the cake. Having Lux spoon feeding me……is great.?

She whispered with a voice that was vaguely enraptured. It felt like Lux’s brain would also melt.

Like that they continued until the cake was gone. Lux also blew at the hot tea to cool it down by Celis’s request before helping her drank it.

Just doing that was taking a lot of time.

Everything that happened since they first met until now.

What would happen from here on.

There were many memories that they could talk about, but there was no need for words.

After enjoying the time that was passing peacefully, Lux carried Celis in his arms and headed to the bedroom.

He laid her down on the bed that had brand new sheet. Then Celis continued with her coaxing.

……Then, perhaps I should ask Lux to massage me next? Fua……?

Celis who had completely entered her spoiled mode yawned slightly while making her request.

A-a massage??

Lux who was already highly excited was flustered by that word.

As expected, wasn’t this bad?

It made sense to give massage to relieve Celis from her fatigue, but Lux was also a man.

Right now he was alone with Celis who was his lover and fiancée. He felt worried whether he could keep himself from making any mistake.

(No, there is no mistake or anything that can be made……isn’t it? Because, Celis-senpai and me, are already??)

The two of them were in love with each other and had made a promise for the future.

There wouldn’t be anything strange even if they sought each other.

Rather it would be hard to flirt with Celis openly in the academy until she graduated. When he considered that, it could be said that doing such thing here would be the correct move.

(Wait, don’t tell me this mansion, is for that??)

Lux noticed too late that the people around them had prepared a room for just the two of them, but Celis herself most likely was unaware.

Then??he couldn’t possibly betray Celis here.

You won’t, give me a massage……??

Lux resolved himself after seeing Celis’s upward gaze that looked lonely.

I understa……. I get it Celis, then, can you lie face down for me??

Lux calmed down his expectation that was inflating excessively and placed his hands on Celis’s back.

But just from opening the back of her dress and seeing her smooth skin instantly made Lux’s reasoning to stagger.

…………?

Eh? What’s wrong……??

N-, no-……! It’s nothing!?

Celis who was lying face down tilted her head and looked back. Lux returned to his senses.

Could it be, you can’t massage me because of the dress??

……Well, just for a little bit.?

Lux spoke that he was troubled in the sense that ?he was troubled of where to look?.

But Celis seemed to make some kind of misunderstanding. She lifted her upper body and extended both her arms suddenly to begin undressing herself.

Wait……!? Celis!??

Lux was greatly panicked by what suddenly happened and turned his back on her.

The sound of rustling clothes stopped. Lux timidly turned around and found Celis lying down on her stomach just like before.

A blanket was placed to cover her lower body from her waist below.

Furthermore, she was still wearing her long gloves perhaps because she found it tiresome to take them off while being drunk like this.

(Calm down……, right now Celis-senpai isn’t aware about what she is doing. It’s exactly at time like this that I should be gentlemanly??)

The mind of Lux himself was getting chaotic. He put his hand on Celis’s naked back in a daze like a sleepwalker as Celis urged him to.

He gently placed his palms on the area around her shoulder blades and slowly began to put strength into his ten fingers.

Nnh……. Haaaa……?

…………?

The texture of the lustrous and tight skin was pleasant.

It possessed the elasticity from her training but also the softness of flesh that clearly showed she was a woman at the same time.

Most likely her voluptuous chest was being pressed flat on the bed because she was lying down on her stomach.

(Wait, just what am I imagining……! Calm down……!)

Even his deep breath for calming himself down made him inhaled the faint scent that was rising from Celis and making him even more conscious of her.

His heart was beating really loudly. Even so he controlled himself with a will of steel.

From her shoulders to her whole back, her upper arms, her waist, the skill that he cultivated during his time as the chore prince was unraveling Celis’s tense flesh.

Your hands Lux……feels really good. It’s fine, to go stronger you know??

Y-yeah……!?

Lux lightly put his body weight into his hands and massaged Celis’s body with effort.

Each time he massaged, a feeling of enhancement that couldn’t be described was burning within Lux.

In a sense, Lux was being forced to painfully endure even more than any fight he had been in until now.

After such time that was like both heaven and hell passed, he realized that Celis had fallen asleep while lying on her stomach.

Haa……. I’m tired.?

He was tired mentally rather than physically.

But, Lux noticed something terrifying when he almost felt relieved because things were finally over.

Wait, please don’t fall asleep with that appearance-!?

Lux’s tone returned to his usual tone while calling out to Celis spontaneously.

He immediately put a blanket on Celis, but she would catch cold if she only slept with that in this bedroom that didn’t have a fireplace.

(I have to wake her up at least once to make her wear pajama properly??)

Lux thought that and searched for sleep-wear for Celis to change into.

Her body would get cold if he took too much time.

Thinking that, Lux resolved himself and lifted up Celis’s upper body, but then Lux got hugged instead.

Lux’s thought stopped from the naked embrace that was separated from him only by a single blanket.

Celis’s eyes faintly opened and she rubbed her sleepy eyes on his arm.

Munya……. Lux, My last request for tonight. Will you, listen to it??

Err, Celis-senpai. You need to change your clothes first???

*Thump thump* His heart was pounding like hammer in his chest.

On the other hand, he was also feeling a bittersweet heartthrob that made him wanted to stay like this forever.

But, Celis’s arms wouldn’t let go.

Rather she hugged him even stronger with a strong feeling in it.

Her soft breast was pressed flat on Lux’s chest. He was forgetting himself from that sensation.

Right after that, Celis slowly stopped her embrace and smiled in front of him.

That time of the parade that vanished in the depth of my memory……that time when you confessed to me, I can’t forget it. And the kiss that we did after that too. It’s a happy memory that is like a dream, but???

Celis said that with a drunken voice. Her tone was vacant. Then she smiled with her face reddening even more.

I’m scared because the world revision was carried out after that. I wonder if Lux’s feeling at that time has also vanished together with the erased memory……?

Celis, senpai……?

That’s why, I want to hear it one more time. I want to reproduce that scene one more time. I want you to tell the current me, so that I won’t forget, this time for sure……. Is it, no good??

Celis lightly averted her eyes and timidly requested him.

Lux noticed.

This was her last request, and the one that she wished to do the most.

He actually should have been getting together with her during those three days of parade in the capital.

Because that memory was made to not exist due to the world revision, Celis felt anxious even after she recalled that memory.

For her, it was a memory that was more important than anything, but it had become something unclear.

Her eyes, her voice, and her sorrowfully swaying figure were telling him that.

Celis, senpai???

A strong, noble, diligent, and awkward older girl.

Lux felt blessed that she was harboring a feeling that strong toward him.

His chest felt tight just from htat. The passion of that day welled up inside him.

From there he stopped hesitating to touch her.

I??like you. I love you, Celis-senpai.?

He told her that and gently kissed her.

Sweet and melting sensation from where their lips met filled his heart.

After sharing such time that lasted only for several seconds or perhaps a minute even though it felt like it was lasting forever, Celis pressed her lips on him once more.

*Chuu*, she placed her lips on Lux’s lips, wishing for even deeper exchange between them.

The taste of alcohol and the tea and cake just now still remained deep inside Celis’s tongue.

Celis, senpai……?

……Lux, please, kiss me more. I have been, holding myself back all this time.?

Celis who was drunk in various sense and not just from alcohol was approaching Lux unusually proactively.

Once more they kissed repeatedly many times. They were forgetting how many times and how long they were doing it.

From there they forgot to even sleep until dawn came and spent a long night.

Part 5

Your majesty.?

The dazzling morning sunlight shined in. Someone was shaking the body of Lux who had just fallen asleep.

Your majesty??no, Lux-san. Please wake up, it will be noon soon. You have to give a greeting any time now before returning to the academy, if not our schedule will go off course.?

Nn……?

The voice was dispassionate and monotone??however it passed through the ears clearly.

Lux thinly opened his eyes and the figure of Noct in her uniform entered his eyes.

She was looking down at Lux who was lying down on the bed with her usual blank stare.

Wait, Noct!? Why are you here!? More importantly??uwah!??

When Lux raised his upper body, he found the naked Celis wrapped in blanket beside him.

Lux hurriedly covered her with blanket to hide the situation.

The hands of the clock showed that it was already time for breakfast.

It seemed he overslept and almost went over the schedule, so Noct who was one of his attendants right now came to check on him.

E-err……if possible knock before you enter?

Yes. I had knocked ten times before coming in.?

A color of exasperation could be seen slightly within her expressionless face.

…………?

You will get tired if you sleep like that you know? By the way, do you still have stamina remaining to pilot Drag-Ride??

Eh, I have……enough stamina, though? I had just slept after all……?

Really? It won’t be my fault if Lux-san run out of strength in the middle of the trip because you’re lying here you know??

……No, well, I’ll do my best.?

Noct looked just like her usual self, but he also felt like that she was subtly different from usual.

Like, it was as though she was sulking, or somewhat displeased……there was an implication within her words.

Then, please wake up Celis-senpai soon and dress yourself. I will help if Lux-san need assistance with arranging your appearance though???

No, I’ll manage somehow……?

Please do. Then, I shall be waiting outside.?

Noct bowed quickly before she walked out with orderly steps.

Nn, Lux……. I love you.?

Celis opened her mouth slightly and talked in her sleep.

Haa……?

Lux made a troubled sigh while arranging his appearance and woke up Celis.

Part 6

Lux and co said their farewell to Lord Dist and returned to Cross Field’s academy.

Naturally they were mostly travelling with Drag-Ride to shorten their travel time, but on the way home, Lux who was flying with Wyvern suddenly felt dizzy and staggered.

Lux, are you okay!? Do you feel bad anywhere???

Celis woke up refreshingly after that and she was energetic like usual.

She called out in panic to Lux while wearing Lindwurm.

No, I’m just a bit tired……?

Is that so? I felt a lot refreshed after sleeping soundly though???

…………?

He was unable to sleep because of Celis instead, but what was with this stamina of hers?

Even while thinking that, Lux felt content that he was able to snuggle close to her like this right now.

B-by the way Lux? I was naked when I woke up but, what happened last night? Because of the wines my memory from the middle is???

Lux faltered when Celis suddenly whispered that while gliding beside him.

Lux hesitated to tell her about what happened last night if she had forgotten it.

……No, that, Celis-senpai doesn’t need to worry about it!?