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099 Propose
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Translator : PolterGlast
I looked up, and a
beautiful star-filled sky, like scattered jewels, spread above. Steeling my
resolve, I called Anneliese out to the balcony, and we gazed at the starry sky,
just the two of us. It was almost spring, but the night was still cold. It
seemed that no matter how high one's level, one still felt hot and cold.
I put my arm around
her shoulder, and we shared one blanket.
"Are you
cold?" I asked.
"Anywhere is warm
with Toi-sama," she replied. Hearing words like that made me want to
embrace her completely, not just hold her shoulder.
"We met at
Golteo-san's shop in the autumn, wasn't it?"
"Yes. At that
time, I thought a very cute young lady came to buy a slave," she replied.
"A young lady,
huh... My appearance hasn't changed, but I feel I've matured a little
inside," I mused. It seemed my body's growth period had ended, and I
hadn't grown taller at all. 155 centimeters... it's truly infuriating. With
this height, I'd have to stand on my tiptoes to kiss Anneliese! Alright, I'll
have them make me platform boots!
"It seems you
haven't matured much inside either, though?" Anneliese teased.
"Eh, really? Am I
still a child on the inside...?" Platform boots, canceled!
"But I love
Toi-sama just the way you are," she murmured.
"...Anneliese,"
I replied. She said such a wonderful thing. I loved Anneliese too. ...Wait, if
I stop here, I won't make any progress!
"At that time...
when I first met Anneliese, I had no intention of buying you," I
confessed.
"I was an old
woman on the verge of death, so that's understandable," she replied.
"It was partly
because you were an old woman, but more so because you were a slave. At that
time, Golteo-san dragged me there, and when I heard you were going to be sent
to the mines, I bought you on impulse," I explained.
"Yes. Thanks to
that, my curse was lifted, I was freed from slavery, and Grissom was punished.
It's all thanks to Toi-sama," she said.
"No, it's because
of Anneliese that I've come to understand a little about this world's common
sense," I countered.
"Hehehe. Only a
little?" she chuckled.
"Yes, only a
little. I still have much to learn from you, Anneliese," I admitted.
"Toi-sama..."
I wanted to propose,
but how do I even begin to say it? I didn't know... Why was it so hard to be
honest as Enrique said?
As I was thinking,
Anneliese rested her head on my shoulder.
"I am needed by
Toi-sama, aren't I? I'm happy," she murmured.
"Th-that's right!
I need Anneliese!" I blurted out.
"Thank you. I
will continue to do my best to support you," she replied.
"That's not it.
No, I mean, I want you to, but that's not it..." I stammered.
"Toi-sama?"
she asked. Ugh, what am I even saying?
"I want Anneliese
to stay by my side forever," I stated.
"Yes. Always by
your side," she replied. That's not it, that's what I want, but that's not
it. How could I convey this frustration of being understood but not
understood!?
"Phew...
Anneliese!" I said.
"Yes?" she
replied.
"I... I'm...
c-clumsy," I confessed.
"That's not true.
Toi-sama possesses the dexterity to master any job," she countered.
"That's not what
I mean!" I insisted.
"Eh?" she
asked. This won't do. Summon your courage, me!
I grabbed Anneliese by
both shoulders. The blanket fell to the floor, revealing Anneliese's pajamas.
Gazing into her beautiful eyes, I opened and closed my mouth. I was frustrated
by my inability to say what I wanted. I took a deep breath and exhaled. The
cold night air filled my lungs, sharply cooling my entire body.
"I... love you,
Anneliese."
"..."
"Will you...
m-m-marry... marry me! Please! Gasp, gasp, gasp..." Anneliese's eyes
widened for a moment. But immediately, her eyes welled up, and she began to
cry.
"Is it really
okay for me?" she asked.
"There's only
you, Anneliese. So... I want you to stay by my side forever," I pleaded.
"...Yes. I look
forward to it," she replied. This is an acceptance, right? It's an
acceptance! That means Anneliese and I are getting married! But wait!
"Is it really
okay with someone like me?" I asked.
"Toi-sama is
good," she insisted.
"I'm a blockhead
who can't even say clever things, you know?" I admitted.
"That's all part
of Toi-sama. Please continue to cherish me forever," she replied. Before I
knew it, I was holding Anneliese and spinning around. Is this the legendary
hug-and-spin!? I feel embarrassed doing it myself, but nothing has ever made me
this happy.
"I will
definitely make Anneliese happy."
"I, too, will
always... always support you, Toi-sama."
"We'll be
together forever."
"Yes. Always
together." Her warmth, her softness, and her wonderful scent—all of her
was mine!
***
Chirp, chirp...
Beside me, Anneliese
was sleeping, letting out cute little snores. Last night, overwhelmed with
happiness, I had held her close as I slept. Some people might have expected
more, but I hadn't. I wouldn't do anything until we were married!
I slept with her,
though. That was our usual habit. Rosalina used to be there too, but since
becoming a soldier, she started sleeping with Lin and Solidia.
Now, only Anneliese
and I slept in the spacious, large bed. Her breasts and butt were mine to touch
freely. All of Anneliese was mine. Her translucent skin felt like silk to the
touch.
"Mmm... hmm...
Toi,-sama" she murmured.
"Did I wake you? Sorry,"
I whispered.
"No, it's fine...
But please don't stare so much... It's embarrassing," she replied.
"Because it's the
face of my most beautiful fiancée in the world. I'll stare until there's a
hole," I teased.
"Oh, Toi-sama,
geez..." she murmured, blushing and hiding her face with the blanket.
Hehehe. Even that
gesture is cute.
After breakfast, I
reported to everyone that I had proposed to Anneliese. Clatter! A chair fell,
and Itsukushima-san stood up. What's wrong? Itsukushima-san ran out of the dining
hall. Seriously, what happened?
"What's wrong
with Itsukushima-san? Is it the restroom?" I asked.
"..." (All
of them)
What are those looks
for? Is it wrong to mention the restroom to women? Are they saying I'm
insensitive?
"It's a bit much
for me to say this, but Master's denseness sure is impressive," Gandarvan
commented.
Huh? What? Even
Gandarvan is looking at me like that. What's the matter?
"Excuse me for a
moment," Anneliese said, standing up. Lin, Solidia, Colon, Karon,
Lilith—all the female members—also stood up and left the room. Only Rosalina
remained among the women... Huh? Is it my fault?
"Haaahhh..."
A deep sigh was heard. Not just from Gandarvan, but from Bath and Jojok too.
What did I do?
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