Book 9: Chapter 12


    Nier ced the cup in her hand down and asked, Freya ising over tonight, right?


    Yes, so well have to squeeze in.


    I shall take my leave then. Nier then stood up and added, I shall sleep alone tonight.


    Nier, are you angry?


    Nier shook her head, No. I already know why Freya ising over, and you only view her as your sister. Im not jealous. Its just that I cant do that happy stuff with you at night with Freya present. I, therefore, have no need to sleep with you. It would be very awkward for all of us if all three of us slept together, no? Furthermore, to be frank, I dont like seeing another woman lie next to you, so its better if I sleep alone.


    So the main reason you slept with me was


    Shouldnt that be the reason a husband and wife sleep together?! If not, why would they have to sleep together? What other reason would there be for a husband and wife to be together at night if not to do <em>that</em>?!


    Nier looked at me with the expression where her view of world, the value of life and marriage views was challenged. It was frightening. She threw me the question with a terrifying gaze


    <em>All right, it looks as though we need to re-wire all of those views for you, Valkyrie. I agree, the things we do every night are most certainly things husband and wife can do, but its not a necessity! You need breaks from it every now and then, understand?! You need breaks! Moreover, sleeping separately, just because we cant do that makes our marriage look extremely fragile!</em>


    After Mommy-Vyvyan finished speaking with me, she made it clear that she wanted to sleep with me. However, I rejected her, as I had already promised to have Freya over tonight, hence making Vyvyan sleep alone. Although she just cried and was very weak, I couldnt make it up to her tonight. I also thought that the likelihood of her doing something to me tonight was particrly likely, precisely because of her very weak state.


    Nier didnt get jealous, though; therefore, Freya coulde. After saying goodnight to each other and giving her a kiss, I left Nier behind and left the room. Let me preface that I honestly only see Freya as a younger sister. I harbour no crooked thoughts for her. I will not do anything that crosses the line to my sister tonight!


    Besides, Freya is still just a kid who wasnt fully developed. I have Lucia, Nier and even Vyvyan Wait, please cross thest name off. What Im trying to mention is how developed they are, not our rtionship I have no reason to go for Freya


    After returning to the room, I looked at the empty room and randomly felt nostalgic. When I entered my room in the elvennds for the first time, I thought I was alone


    Youre so slow, Your Highness.


    I looked at Lucia, who sat up from my bed, feeling absolutely stunned


    <em>Okay, with Lucia here, its the exact same feeling as when I first entered my room. Everything is the same, other than the location.</em>


    Lucia, if my memory does me justice, did you not decide not toe to my room, since you couldnt sleep at night, but didnt want to disturb me?


    After the passionate phase, Lucia returned to being excited at night. The reason Lucia was willing to generously let Nier have the night slot was due to her struggle to sleep at night. She couldnt help herself from waking me up at night or touching me until I woke up. She could only sleep at dawn, and hence, she slept in her own room.


    Its fine for Freya to live in with her, since Lucia wouldnt do anything to her, even if she was awake.


    But you said that you would sleep with Freya tonight. Lucia looked at me with an expression as though this was a matter of course. I, on the other hand, couldnt see how the two things were rted. I sat down next to her and embraced her. She leaned onto my shoulder, and I yed with her hair gently. I replied, I dont understand how Freyaing over has anything to do with you. Or was it because you wanted toe over, too?


    While I might disturb you, didnt you say that Id be sleeping with Freya from now on? Thats why I came with Freya.


    Lucia spoke proudly as though it was natural and right, thereby leaving me with no response. I nodded hopelessly, That wasnt what I meant, but whatever


    Lucia giggled, and then turned around to leap onto the bed. She rolled around simrly to an ted dog then lied on the bed and up at the ceiling. Then, she spaced out. In a somewhat mncholic tone, she said, Your Highness, how long has it been since weve been able to be have this sort of moment? I remember that I would be in your room every night in the past as the two of usy in bed chatting, reading or justzing around on the bed. Its been so long, hasnt it? Remembering it now, everything thats happened feels a little surreal.


    I went to lie down with Lucia and interlocked my fingers with hers. I felt her warmth and gentleness. I softly remarked, Yeah, its been a very long time, Lucia. We havent been together for a very long time.


    How odd. We were together for so long, but we then had few chances to be together after getting married Your Highness, are you leaving again in a few days? I dont feel that I can travel and be physically active anymore


    Lucia held my hand tightly. I looked at her feeling a little concerned. Lucia, however, didnt reveal a sad expression. Lucia mustve made up her mind already.


    Lucia Sorry


    Your Highness, you dont need to be sorry. This is your business. Youre doing what you should, so why must you feel sorry? Lucia turned her face to the side and smiled, Honestly, this isnt bad. In the past, I didnt think much of being with you as I am now; however, I feel iparably reassured and blissful nowadays. Therefore, this isnt bad, is it? I have loved you for over ten years already, so I will continue this way forever.


    Lucia


    I rolled onto my side, and so did Lucia. We got closer to each other. Our faces were just centimetres away. I could see Lucias eyshes pping.


    We got closer and Lucia closed her eyes.


    Onii-sama, what happened to telling me toe over without a worry? Are you trying to show off your affection with the Princess or are you trying to hint something to me?


    No! Its not what you think! Its a misunderstanding! Freya, listen to my exnation! Dont go! Listen to me!!


    Thus, for the next few minutes, Lucia used her crooked logic to exin why she appeared here to the intelligent Freya Nevertheless, I was caught in a pincer attack at the end that night. None of them left