Book 17: Chapter 28


    Oh, Your Majesty.


    I arrived back at the outer courtte as I thought. I thought I mightve been able to get back to the bed if I made it back before Nier woke up, but I waste. Nier sat on the sofa with her arms folded and one leg over the other. Voice void of emotion, she stated, Your Majesty, I am certain your storyst night was incredibly amazing, and I happen to have lots and lots of time to listen to your story. So, I hope that you can tell me what exactly happened to youst night.


    Nier was absolutely serious. As a matter of fact, there was a violent aura oozing from her. She was the same as the Valkyrie Nier who wanted to kill me in the past. I knew that Id die if I didnt answer her properly.


    Cautiously, I replied, Erm If I told you that I went to the inner court, would you believe me? You might not believe me, but I really did go to the inner court to see Empress Elizabeth yesterday. Mm You know that I have no chance ofing back if I go to Mommy Elizabeth, dont you? Thats why I slept there.


    Really?


    Niers gaze showed her befuddlement. She believed I went to see Her Majesty, but she was wondering why. If I had business, I could see Mom the next day; there was no need to go in the middle of the night.


    I took in a deep breath: Erm you might not believe it because I didnt make it up. Every word I speak is the truth. What Im trying to say is I didnt get serious with youst night purely because I was thinking about Her Majesty the entire time. Thats why I couldnt get into the mood with you


    I see


    Nier seemed to trust me thanks to my honesty. Or rather, shed believe everything I say unconditionally as long as I gave her an honest reason. She hopelessly sighed: I really dont understand what youre doing Why did you suddenly go looking for Her Majesty? What exactly happened to you?


    Well, I dont think that happened to me is the right description All I can say is that I want Mom to spoil me sometimes Does that reason work for you?


    What in the world are you doing? Nier sighed. She then rubbed her head before looking at her chest: If you want to be spoiled, I think I can help you with that The only difference between me and Her Majesty is here, right? Moreover moreover I dont think theres a significant difference, is there?


    Iughed. Looking at Nier made me honestly feel guilty. After all, I essentially ignored Nierst night. Then, went off to do it with Mom. I essentially cheated  except that the person I cheated with is a little special. I walked over and gave Nier a light hug. She didnt push me away; instead, she reciprocated the light hug. She quietly said, Your Majesty, if you want to do that again, just tell me. I wont stop you from seeing Her Majesty; still, its best if you notify me. I dont want to wake up to find myself alone You know the feeling of nothing being there I had everything I want, but woke up to find that you werent there. That really scared me. I was very, very scared I was afraid of everything thatde after. I met you, married you, had Daisy I was afraid that it was all an illusion. I was very afraid Im afraid the most blissful days of my life and the things that happened were all fictional. Please I cant stand it


    Of course it wasnt. Of course its not fake. None of it is.


    I tightly hugged my wife, who was, uh, one of the women I loved. Nier clung to me. The Valkyrie who could kill anyone while looking indifferent was afraid that our story was all an illusion that she quivered. I hugged her tighter because the state that she was in made me feel even guiltier, and the feeling of cheating was emphasised. I crouched down to meet her height and gave her a light kiss on her lips. She anxiously sped my face and passionately kissed me back. She stroked me and kissed me with all she had in an attempt to prove that everything that happened between us actually happened, and that I was real. The truth was I wasnt real.


    I never thought you were that type. While you could say that Vyvyan is not your mother, Elizabeth is your biological mother, yet you wont spare even her? I really feel sorry for Inard. How did he end up with a son, like you? teased the woman in my head.


    I was mentally prepared for it, but the fact that she spoke to me all of a sudden almost caused me to bite off Niers tongue due to the fright. Though she admonished me, her voice didnt sound aggressive in the slightest. In fact, Id say that there was a hint of glee and eagerness in her voice.


    Can I add a request? Before you speak next time, can you give me a quiet signal beforehand?


    That would mean that I cant talk when I feel like it, then. Dont worry. I wont thoughtlessly speak. I just happen to be quite happy this time. I did see a different world, after all. Ivee to learn about humanity, about you and Elizabeth. By the way, what would happen if I told Vyvyan about you and Elizabeth?


    Please show mercy


    Haha. She heartlesslyughed and then stopped speaking.


    I was shaking, for I had no way of anticipating what shed do Nier released me then touched my face. With a smile, she questioned, Okay, Your Majesty, lets wrap up here. I dont n to question you any further Do you want to have breakfast now? Ill go prepare it now. Do you have any ns for the day?


    I n to make a trip outside for a walk on the streets.


    Do you need me toe along? Daisy wont be in danger during the day at the outer court.


    Erm Sure, why not? But nheless, you best wear the guards in the Norths uniform. This time, we must hide our identity. I dont want to be recognised.


    No problem.