Ch 217: Am I also so easily manipulated by Master?

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After showing and telling them about Blue Wind, my parents were very surprised at first.

But then they told me that they believe that, with our family’s Luck and considering that we already have one, I will get a talking weapon of my own in no time.

From there, their excitement diverted the conversation to what kind of weapon I would get.

Something they now believe to be a sure fact in my future….

‘My parents surely know how to put pressure on their poor child with their expectations. The creation of Blue Wind can practically be considered a miracle. How the hell are they so sure that something like that will happen to me again? Besides, my relationship with God isn’t the best…’

So, as I found the topic of conversation rather boring and my girls didn’t seem very enthusiastic about it either, I decided to tell my parents that it was time for me and my girls to go home.

After a brief goodbye, we walked back to our house in the town.

…

“Well, here we are. This is our house in this town…” I say, signaling Delia to come in, as she has stood hesitantly in the doorway.

“… but it’s rented. We’re not staying here anyway. I think it’s best if the three of us move to the capital together…”

‘Why is it so awkward for me to talk to Delia and Alessia when they are together if, when they are alone with me, I don’t have this problem?’

“… We have another house there, and we own that place. Besides, I think it’s best if we stop going to the war zone, Delia.”

I say this specifically to her because I know she will be the only one who objects to my idea.

After all, Alessia has always gone to the war zone just to follow me.

‘- So that’s where Master went when he dropped me off with my friends?’

“But… Emir, what will happen to all those hurt people if I’m not there to help them? I can’t leave my work in the war zone…” says Delia with a conflicted look.

“… I know that you are my predestined one and that I should follow you…. But my duty as a saint mea…”

“Don’t worry about that. They managed it well before you came, and when you leave, they will continue to do so. You don’t have to bear that responsibility…” I say, interrupting her.

But seeing that Delia is not convinced, I add, “…Besides, now that we defeated the Drial Cenit kingdom in the full-scale war, surely there won’t be so many injured people in the war zone.”

“Hm…” says Delia hesitantly.

As we talk, Alessia looks at us silently, leaning against the dining table.

‘She doesn’t seem to be very comfortable with one more…. girlfriend?… in the house’

“On the other hand, in the capital, people need healing too. Always. And there are a lot more people there… Don’t you think you could also fulfil your duty there?…”

As I speak, I try to prepare the ground for blurting out the idea I had some time ago.

The idea that I know will get Delia to agree to my request.

“… We could rent or buy premises in the capital for that…” I say, as if this is occurring to me right now.

As I speak, I see that Alessia is looking at me suspiciously.

‘- Haa… But this is necessary. I have to convince Delia of leaving the war zone. I can’t let her keep putting herself at risk in that way.’

So, I decide to release the bomb, even though Alessia is looking at me strangely.

“…Saint Delia’s clinic… Think about it; you could help thousands of people every day,” I say, and as soon as I say those last words, I know I’ve convinced her.

Delia has stars in her eyes now and looks very excited about the idea.

‘- Am I also so easily manipulated by Master? I have to be much more careful from now on’.

“That would be great, Emir!” says Delia, who rushes to hug me. “You’re right… that would be the best way to fulfil my duties. You always know what the best solution is!”

I hug her back, bow my head, and kiss her while gently stroking her ears.

‘- What are these feelings? Why do I want to tear Delia away from my master’s side? Jealousy? I have to try to control these feelings. I already accepted this relationship!…. Now I just have to get used to it’

As Delia hugs me, I see out of the corner of my eye that Alessia is looking at us with a frown.

‘Right. I can’t forget about my other girl’

I stop kissing Delia and reach out an arm to encourage Alessia to join us.

After a moment’s hesitation, Alessia joins the group hug and kisses me on her own initiative with some violence, as Delia’s face is pressed between my chest and Alessia’s melons.

‘Ha… this feeling… I can’t wait to be in bed like this.’

…

*Later*

In the end, Delia wanted to go back to the Solitary Temple to sleep and get everything ready to leave, so it’s currently just Alessia and me in our house in Dominir Town.

‘Haa… Even though she said that, surely the main reason is that the idea of sleeping with Alessia and me in the same bed was probably a bit uncomfortable for her…. Haa… And here I thought that today I would finally be able to enjoy the legendary threesome…. Anyway, one step at a time’.

Alessia and I were having dinner in silence, each absorbed in our thoughts.

We are both silent, she willingly and I forcibly.

At first, I tried several times to engage her in conversation, but as she didn’t seem interested in anything I said to her, I soon stopped trying.

‘Ugh… The silence felt almost palpable. I thought everything would be fine once Alessia accepted my relationship with Delia, but I see I was wrong.’

But then Alessia decides to interrupt the stillness of the room on her own.

“Earlier today, you were called Golden Archer…” says Alessia, leaving the sentence hanging in the air in anticipation of me pursuing the topic.

‘Haa… Not that she’s said much, but anything’s better than this silence.’

“Haha, yes… You know me. I don’t like to draw attention to myself. That’s why I created this fake identity so that the fame I might get in the war won’t affect my day-to-day life. Why do you ask? Have you heard that name before?” I say, hoping that she wants to continue with this topic of conversation.

“That’s… brilliant,” she says simply and falls silent again, ignoring my questions.

‘Haa… How boring it is to have a dinner like this…. Hmm… At least she doesn’t seem to be angry at me. But the law of ice is being very effective on me.’

After a few minutes, Alessia finally speaks again.

“I want to know one more thing. When you talk about instinct… What is it really that allows you to know so many things, like the position of your enemies or their number? It’s time for you to come clean for once,” she says in the same listless tone.

Then I decide that it is time to let go of all reservations and I tell her about my interface map and its abilities in full, holding nothing back.

‘Anything to make Alessia go back to her usual self,’

After I finish my explanation, Alessia seems a bit more animated.

“Now you tell me something: how did you move so fast when we faced the group of enemy soldiers?” I ask, remembering how fast she got rid of so many enemy soldiers.

“Ahh… That. I just used one of the new skills we had gotten thanks to the magic items you obtained a few days ago. Sword breathing style.” she says, playing it down. “Remember?”

“Yes, but doesn’t your body hurt when you move using it? How did you use it to perform so many movements?”

“It’s easy. I only activate it after deciding what move I’m going to do…”

‘W-what? That was the secret to being able to use the ability without side effects? Was it that easy? I should have figured it out on my own, given how much I’ve used it since I acquired it…. But I have always used it in moments of life and death. I never used it reflexively’

“…So the body has time to prepare, and it doesn’t hurt to move it. I didn’t tell you because we haven’t had much opportunity to talk about it since we got the skills. And because I thought you would have figured it out before I did,” she says with a frown and the shadow of a smile on her face.

It’s a little humiliating that I didn’t figure out how to use the ability correctly myself, but that’s not important now.

‘Good. I was finally able to talk about something with her without getting vague or curt answers! Anyway, I’m sure she’ll be back to her usual self by the time we go to bed’

“Have you finished eating yet? Let’s go to bed. We can do the dishes in the morning. Today was a long day.”

“Yeah, you’re right… ok, I’ll do as you say,” she utters, sighing and stretching her body, and heads towards the bedroom, wiggling her hips in an alluring manner.

‘Yep. It looks like she wants a night of reconciliation sex too.’

‘- I’m going to show Master that I can do things he doesn’t like too…. at least for today. I don’t like the idea of using abstinence as a punishment, but it seems my perverted master won’t learn otherwise.’

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