Chapter 28

Drenched in sweat.

I’ve mostly managed to put together a setup suitable for intimidation.

For now, this should be good enough for bipedal opponents and wolves. As for bears… I probably can’t handle them without going all out.

I want to take a bath… A fundamental Japanese desire has surfaced.

But there’s no bath culture here. Maybe I’ll buy a large tub and do a rinse.

A good smell wafted through the house as I entered.

“Good work.”

Arms were wrapped around me from behind.

“I’m all sweaty, so I’m dirty.”

“It’s fine, I’m all sweaty from helping too.”

I turned around, and Liz kissed me.

“Hehe. A bit salty.”

“Ah, I told you so.”

“It’s fine. I like it, everything included.”

“Do you want to eat it?”

“I want to eat it.”

We headed to the living room together, and Ast was already seated.

On the dining table, there was something like naan with vegetables, melted cheese, and prosciutto on top. It was something like a pizza.

The moment I bit into it, the chewy dough soaked up the sweet juices from the vegetables, spreading an indescribable deliciousness in my mouth. The aroma of the cheese and the saltiness of the prosciutto were also perfect, making it delicious.

“This is delicious.”

“Hehe. A new creation. Since Akihiro made us something delicious yesterday, I tried my best today.”

Tisia spoke proudly.

“How was your magic training?”

Ast asked.

“It was interesting, the teacher was good. There are no issues with the basic usage.”

“I see.”

He returned to his meal with few words.

After finishing the meal, I went through the checks I had been putting off. I called out to Liz, who was about to return to her room.

“Liz, can I have a moment?”

“What is it?”

I brought out the burlap bag with the fruits I had collected and took out various kinds of fruit.

“I picked these here and there in the northern forest. Are any of them edible?”

I checked each one and picked out one type.

“The rest aren’t very tasty. They’re not poisonous, so they might be useful for emergency hydration.”

It was a red fruit that looked like a loquat.

“You can eat it as is, just peel the skin.”

She skillfully peeled the skin and handed it to me. There was one large seed inside. The taste was more like a mango than a loquat. The rich, smooth sweetness was delicious. I peeled another one and put it in Liz’s mouth.

“Mm. Sweet. It’s delicious.”

She smiled, pressing her cheeks. Such a gesture was cute.

“I was curious, thank you.”

“It was delicious.”

I was grabbed by the neck and kissed. The rich aroma of the fruit filled the air.

“This is delicious too.”

It made my heart race.

I returned to my room, borrowed some water, and cleaned my body.

Just as I was thinking about going to bed, I heard a knock. When I opened the door, Liz was there.

“Can I sleep with you again today?”

To be honest, with the house’s layout, everything is audible.

I guess my parents aren’t worried either.

“Sure.”

Liz jumped into the bed. The sight of her white skin peeking out from under her skirt made my heart race.

“Want to see?”

Girls are sensitive to a man’s gaze, no matter where they are.

“I might not be able to control myself, so no.”

“Aww, that’s a shame.”

As she said this, she wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me onto the bed. Her eyes were already starting to glisten.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close, kissing her all over her face.

“I like it when you’re gentle.”

Her ragged breathing was melting away my rationality. We kissed over and over again.

Just as I was about to reach for her chest, I regained my composure.

“Hey. I said no, remember?”

“Hehe. You almost lost, didn’t you?”

Hit the nail on the head, I pouted a bit.

“Sure, sure. My princess is irresistible.”

“Hehe, princess… Say more.”

“Shining brighter than the twinkling stars, more delicate than the blooming flowers. There is no one in the world who can surpass Liz.”

“You’re… quite the talker…”

She came closer, her eyes glistening more and more.

We kissed until we were about to melt.

“Alright, it’s early tomorrow. Let’s go to bed.”

I went to bed before I lost control.

“Good night.”

“Good night, princess.”

Ah, check the to-do list.

[x] Have Rezathia check the fruits I collected.

I got rid of what was bothering me.

Alright, let’s work hard and earn more tomorrow.

Good night.