Chapter 26: Lukulazia (Patreon)

"Hehehe~"

"You're still laughing!"

"Alright, alright, I'll stop laughing."

"Hmph~"

"..."

After Haru changed the subject and they started chatting, the slightly awkward and delicate atmosphere in the room gradually faded.

Erika, who was blinking and leaning close to stare at him, gradually grew accustomed to and accepted the reality... or rather, she had already chosen to accept and consent during the earlier... event.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have ultimately taken the initiative, effectively acknowledging their relationship.

Of course, having just undergone this change, she naturally felt some unease and worry.

Fortunately, Haru wasn't the type to be heartless after intimacy. From the start, he had been utterly captivated by her "heart-gathering" assets and her "absolute territory," unable to keep his hands off them.

Thus, Erika felt relieved; after all, she didn't want her first romantic experience to be with the wrong person.

It was just that their relationship had progressed too quickly, and she hadn't quite adjusted yet.

But regarding Haru, for various reasons, her favorability towards him was very high. In short, she liked him.

Even if it hadn't reached the level of "love" yet, she quite liked and accepted him as her partner.

So, unconsciously, as they conversed, Erika gradually opened up and returned to her usual self.

"Hey~"

"Hmm?"

"Our... our relationship, what do you think about it? Also... do you think I'm a... loose person?"

Whap!

"Eek?!"

"What nonsense are you talking? Don't look down on yourself, and don't look down on me either."

"Eh?"

"You've given me something so important. How could you be a loose person? Shouldn't it be that you're fascinated and hopelessly attracted to me?"

"Fascinated? As if! You clearly took advantage when I was vulnerable!"

"..."

Who was the one who "took advantage when the other was vulnerable"?

Looking at Erika "filing a false counterclaim," Haru couldn't help but punish her again, making the girl glare at him in embarrassed protest.

After all, being punished by her sweetheart was very embarrassing for her.

But she hadn't recovered her strength yet, so she could only protest silently.

However, hearing his words made Erika very happy inside. So, she tacitly allowed his little punitive actions, and they began to playfully tussle together.

"Hey~"

"What now?"

"Should I... call Arianna over?"

"Huh?! Are you sick? Or still drunk? Or did you get water in your head earlier?"

"Hmph~ I was only worried about you... Fine, forget it! I'm ignoring you!"

"Ahem~ Erika, were you serious about what you said just now?"

"Hmph!"

When she asked earlier, you brushed her off. Now you want to take it back?

Too late!

And hearing him ask this, even though Erika didn't really mind deep down, she still felt a bit displeased. She simply transformed into a koala, clinging to him and ignoring him.

Besides, after running around for several days and today's battle, she was already tired. Letting him suffer a little "hardship" wasn't a bad thing.

"Erika, you—"

Huff Huff

"... Goodnight."

Just a second ago, she was flirting and bantering with him, but the next moment, the girl quickly fell asleep.

Haru, who had originally wanted to whisper sweet nothings to her, saw the lingering fatigue on the girl's face. He smiled, kissed her forehead, and said goodnight.

"Mmm~"

Perhaps Erika, in her sleep, wasn't used to resting in this new state?

Her pretty brows furrowed, and she began to toss and turn uncomfortably.

Helpless, Haru had to let her go. Only then did Erika breathe a sigh of relief and turn over to continue sleeping.

As for Haru, feeling full of energy, how could he possibly sleep now?

But looking at the peacefully sleeping Erika, he couldn't bear to disturb her further. Plus, he hadn't eaten much at dinner and felt thirsty after their earlier... activities.

So, after staying with her and admiring her for a while, the thirsty Haru decided to get up for a glass of water and take a cold shower to cool down.

There was no helping it. He truly hadn't expected his Qi (Cursed Power) to enhance him so much.

Or was it because of the "Dominating All Eight Directions and Six Realms, I Am the Only One" technique?

He didn't know. In any case, his recovery ability was extremely strong, in every aspect.

It's just that sometimes being "too strong" isn't necessarily a good thing, like right now.

Click~

Opening the door, the hallway outside the room was dimly lit.

Coupled with the Witch's Cottage's ancient architecture and its strange or mysterious decorations and layouts...

Putting everything else aside, the place was utterly silent late at night, perfectly fit to double as a horror movie set.

However, skilled individuals are bold. Mere darkness and oddities were nothing to the current Haru.

Especially since he was still feeling exhilarated, he was naturally unaffected by the atmosphere. Using the candlelight, he made his way downstairs.

Because it was the Witch's Cottage, modern furniture or appliances were scarce. Hadn't he noticed they were even using candles for lighting?

Haru had initially thought he might run into the maid, but after looking around the first floor, he didn't find her.

She had probably returned to her own room to rest sometime earlier.

Never mind her. After pouring himself a glass of water and finding some fruit in the kitchen to fill his stomach, Haru felt somewhat satisfied and went to look for the bathroom.

Unfortunately, his search was fruitless.

He didn't know if there wasn't one on the first floor, or if it was hidden in some corner or on the second floor.

In the end, he could only give up and go back upstairs, heading to the other witch's room to ask Lukulazia.

Click~

"Lukulazia, may I ask—"

"Mmm~ Mph..."