Book 13: Chapter 11


    Dear.


    I suddenly felt a warm sensation on my back. The warmth and size told me it was Nier. She hugged me from behind while I was sitting on the deck. She wrapped her arms over mine to bring her hands to my chest; then, gently fiddled with the part where my cape and cor met. I held her hand and, with a smile, asked, Are you feeling a bit better?


    Mm. I feel a lot better after some rest. I feel that I cant let that woman have you and have so much fun, so I shall spend tonight with you.


    Wheres Lucia?


    Shes sleeping. That crazy woman must be exhausted from our duel at noon, answered Nier. She tightened her grip around my neck, and then bit my ear. She whispered, Your Majesty, dont you think youre mean? Youre thinking of another woman when Im by your side? She may be aboard the ship, but Im right behind you, Your Majesty.


    Im sorry


    I smiled and grabbed Niers hand. Vengeful, she bit my ear then leaned onto my back. Shoulders resting on each other, the two of us gazed at the stars. There was nothing obstructing us on the water. The sky  which was the canvas  seemed small to fit all of the glimmering stars. She gazed at the stars in silence. She said shed apany me at night, but she didnt utter a word.


    Nier suddenly spoke up in a soft voice next to my ear: I didnt get a chance to gaze at the stars at the Royal Capital. When I was there in the past, I was on patrol duty every night, so we couldnt look up. As we were defenceless when we looked up, we werent able to look up even if there were shiny stars overhead.


    Hmm?


    Now, however, I can look up by your side.


    Nier giggled. She then positioned her hand in front of her and gazed at the stars beyond her hand. She wasnt waiting for me to say something; I didnt n to say anything, either. It was very rare for her to share her past with me. She never recalled her past on her own ord, because she didnt have anything to recall.


    Nier inspected the ring on her finger. Her ring shoneparably crystals. The rings in this world werent made with diamonds but something close to it. She looked at the light emitted from the tiny gem and quietly giggled: I used to only have swords in my hand, but I now have a ring on my finger, as well. In the past, I couldnt look up and let my guard down, but now I get to see the sea of stars on the sky. Dear, its truly so beautiful.


    I nodded, and then kissed Niers cheek: Of course, Nier. Youre very beautiful, too. I fell for you the first time I saw you with your suave and heroic aura. I fell for you the moment you knelt down to wee me into the city in your military uniform. Although I already had Lucia at the time, I still felt that I loved you. I just didnt say it, thats all.


    Nierughed then touched my head. With a smile, she responded, Thank you, Dear. Thank you. After loving you, I finally discovered that my life waspletely different to everybody elses. I originally thought Id dedicate my entire life to Her Majesty, and the stars would never belong to me. After I fell in love with you, though, I could gaze at the stars overhead, and I could be the same as others, loving the man I love.


    I looked back with a smile: Whats the asion today, Nier? Why are you sentimental all of a sudden?


    Grumpily, Nier hammered my lower back. She smiled: Whats wrong, Dear? I like you so much that I sometimes want to say nice things to you. After all, Lucia hasnt gloated to me just once. She told me how beautiful the stars were when she lied on thewn to gaze at them with you. She even told me about the girls. She told them they were conceived on a beautiful and starry night on awn, so


    Nier tugged on my cape, pulling me down onto the deck. The sky filled with shimmering stars immediately appeared in sight. The pitch ck nket seemed to rock along with the waves. The ship stopped on the water at night, and no uninvited guests disturbed the peace of the night at sea. Only gentle waves and sshes were audible. The moist air carried the warmth from the sea and stars. Nier pressed my cor down and mounted my hips. She chuckled: As that woman did it with you on thewn, lets do the same thing on the deck.


    People will see, you know?


    That doesnt matter. I just need to silence them.


    We arent having an illicit affair


    I pinched Niers nose. She unhappily grabbed hold of my hand, and then looked at me with her puppy eyes: No? Your Majesty, Im really eager. Honestly speaking, we dont have many opportunities on this ship. Lets do it once. Just once, Your Majesty.


    Just once. I looked at Nier and pressed my hands onto her arms. I smiled helplessly: If you dont rest well, youll be sea sick again tomorrow, so you need to rest well tonight.


    No problem. If you cant fulfil this tiny wish of mine, I wont be able to sleep well tonight. Come on, Dear. Come on. Lets do it before somebody notices us. Nobody will notice us, either. Were the only two still awake.


    Be honest, Nier. I really want to know if this is an effect of the drug or your true nature?


    Initially, it was due to the drug. After that, I felt it was a very nice feeling; therefore, I got slightly addicted. Your Majesty, it feels very, very, very good. I feel Im a bit addicted.


    Will you do this with other men, then?


    Are you suspecting me?


    No, Im just asking.


    Of course not! Ive nevere into contact with another man up until now, Your Majesty! You dont need to suspect me. I will never betray you. Youre my husband. Your Majesty, to be frank, I dont want toe into contact with other men. It feels repulsive being touched by them. After all, I am your wife, and youre my only husband.


    I locked Nier tightly in my embrace when we kissed. She passionately kissed me back.


    I wasnt worried about my two wives, to tell the truth. Id never believe theyd cheat. We, perchance, realised who we loved most when we were wandering on the brink of death through all the life and death experiences we went through. As such, we wouldnt betray each other. Of course, I was a different breed.


    Internally, I basically had a disease. I loved Nier, yet still liked searching for a woman who could catch my attention. Perhaps courting women as I did was addicting However, Nier was in my arms. It, therefore, was better I didnt think of other women.


    Captain, there seems to be some noiseing from the deck. I can hear moans, as well. His Majesty and the Royal Princess would not have run into danger, would they? It couldnt be pirates, could it?


    Are you married?


    Not yet


    Thats why Remember this: never go and take a look when you hear this sort of sound. Do not go to the deck at this moment, and dont bring this up with His Majesty, got it?


    Why?


    Follow my orders if you want to keep your life!