21 First encounter with Leon
Finally, I returned to the house that we had rented back in the capital city of the kingdom of light.
It was already quite late by the time I came back.
After opening the door lock with the spare key I had, I made my way to the bedroom.
I saw my blue-haired waifu sleeping peacefully. I was too tired for any night activity, so after removing my shoes, I got into bed.
Her body tensed up a little as I hugged her from behind and she was about to shout, afraid that someone may have broken in.
But smelling my familiar smell her body relaxed as she turned towards me to put her head on my chest.
Hearing the familiar heartbeat she hummed cutely like a kitten as she immersed herself in the intoxicating feeling.
“Humm, this is the best”, saying she once again dozed off to her dreamland.
I do not know when I similarly got lost in our warmth as I too, fell into a deep sleep.
….
“Hey, do that appropriately… mix these spices in it. Elandor likes this dish a little spicy.”
“I told you so many times already, that we need to heat this at a low flame or the dish may burn.”
“Really?”
“You need to be told the same thing again and again, otherwise you always mess up!”
I heard constant scoldings of Rose by Aushima which forced my sleep open.
Seeing Aushima working so hard to teach and Rose trying so hard to learn my likes and dislikes, my mind was filled with an intense amount of satisfaction.
The successful conquest of these two further boosted my mood and made my mind even more firm to become strong.
I knew only by getting strong can I enjoy all this without any fear, and for that people like David and Leon must sacrifice.
I slowly realised the clothes I were wearing were already changed to a loose night dress.
Seeing me get up, Rose rushed to me.
“Hehe! Don’t overthink, it was me who changed your clothes when I arrived early in the morning.”
“This Aushima keeps trying to act like the best maid but she was sleeping blissfully with you without helping you change clothes, it was me who noticed this and helped you.”
Seeing her expected eyes I knew she wanted a reward.
I thus extended my hand to pat her head, as she smiled contently.
I knew if I get carried with her Aushima will give me her usual pout demanding her kiss.
Thus, I got up from bed and went to take a bath
After changing myself to my usual attire I made my way to the dining table.
Both girls had worked hard and made a delicious breakfast.
I told them I easily got the herbs needed for the quest while omitting all information about Evelyn and the one-shot technique I got.
As I ate I sensed that strength of Rose had increased a little.
“Seems you are now as strong as a medium-rank swordsman?”
“Yes not only strong, I feel this dragon bloodline I got from you increased my lifespan a lot.”
I looked at Aushima, seeing my questioning gaze she quickly spoke,
“Husband, do not worry I have told everything you had told me before to Rose, she already promised to support us and help us.”
“I see, get ready as we need to return to the city today. We will probably meet up with David and others there as they too, must have completed their quest and are on their return journey as we speak.”
Also, “Aushima, do you know a girl named Evelyn?”
“Yes, she is the elder sister of Eve, I heard she liked David’s brother Leon, but later he was exiled by his family.”
“Why…do we perhaps need to be wary of her?”
“Hehe! there’s gonna be a lot of surprises. I think you must brace yourselves after we return.”
“And, Rose…We are gonna complain about Parul for making things difficult for me to your dad when we come to your guild the next day to report quest completion and get our gold-ranked adventure badges.”
“So you better spend the night at your home before meeting us the next morning, when we arrive at the guild.”
I had already calculated that by the next day Evelyn would have rushed back after knowing Leon was accompanying David to the guild owned by Parul’s family.
I could already imagine the anger on Evelyn’s face when she confronts Parul and blames her for stealing important things.
I knew she had lost the royal heirloom, the memory stone they cherished for generations and a showdown was incoming.
In the scene where Parul is being blamed and Evelyn asks for Leon’s support to punish her as David tries to help Parul because of his crush on her.
Finally, the first much-awaited protagonist vs protagonist confrontation will arrive as I, a true villain, stand on the sidelines reaping all benefits.
“Hahaa!”
We soon packed our stuff and started to return to our original city.
The journey back was smooth.
With the horses and luxurious carriage Rose had, we easily reached by nightfall.
Rose separated from us to go to her home, she had a crying face.
As a girl who had her first taste of sex and intimate contact not long before, she was waiting for Elandor’s return and wanted to sleep together but under my relentless coaxing and some lovely kisses she reluctantly agreed and went to her home.
I don’t want Aushima to accompany me as she was too tired and had already told me that if we stayed in the group’s rented house, she would sneak away from her room at night to sleep with me.
She said there was no way she was going to give up the chance to feel my warmth even if there was a risk of exposing ourselves.
I wanted to punish her but seeing her pitiful eyes and remembering how hard she worked to teach Rose all the important things about being a maid and obedient, I finally spoke
“Okay go to our house, I will use an excuse to return after reporting quest completion to the group.”
As she heard it, a smile bloomed on her face.
“Thanks, I know my husband is the best!”
Muaah~ as she printed her loving kiss on my cheek.
After taking care of both beauties, I finally made my way to our group’s rented house.
As he reached there, he knocked on the door.
After a few seconds, the door was opened by the Lolli Jasmine. He entered and saw all sitting together in the living room probably waiting for his and Aushima’s return.
Finally, he noticed a strong and sturdy man sitting beside David, he had a sharp face and the scars on his face and right arm spoke that he had been through countless battles undefeated.
Without a doubt, this person was the second protagonist Leon which Elandor had expected long ago.
“Welcome back Elandor, so you completed the quest?”
“Also, why are you alone and where’s Aushima?” asked David.
Now I looked close, I saw that there were some recent bandaged wounds on David’s body, it seems their quest was not smooth.
“Don’t worry, we completed our tasks, finding herbs was a little difficult but eventually we completed our task, here are the two herbs as required in the quest to prepare the ancient medicine that lady Parul wants”, saying he put the herbs on the table.
Seeing them there was a happy smile on David’s face.
“I knew you won’t disappoint me Elandor, though I was scared that Aushima may ruin the quest, seems you took care of it easily”.
“Lemme introduce you, this is my elder brother Leon, he is a personal knight of the princess and someone who has proven his worth in countless battles to bring glory to our kingdom.”
Seeing David introducing him, Leon got up and extended his hand for a handshake, “Nice to meet you, I heard my brother found excellent support.
Seems, you are somebody we can rely upon.
Keep taking care of my brother.”
I nodded at his words after our friendly handshake.
“But where’s Aushima?”, David asked.
“Oh, she was too tired and wanted to return to her family’s house to enjoy the luxurious bath there to relieve her stress. She said she will join us at the guild in the morning where we will go to report the completion of our quests.”
“I see,” spoke David without caring much.
“Our quest was also successful, thanks to Leon’s support we were easily able to exterminate all goblins”, said David patting Leon’s back.
“Now since our hard work was successful, I am gonna go to the bar to drink all night. I will also join you guys in the morning”, spoke Elandor as he needed an excuse to get away.
“Ok don’t drink too much and report to the guild in the morning, we will wait for you and Aushima there.”
After bidding all goodbye I left to my house where Aushima was awaiting my return.
“Aah, it’s so satisfying going home knowing someone is waiting for you, I wonder what dish she made for dinner today.”