Chapter 47 - Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Finally, the day of Ruwellinundefineds birthday banquet arrived.

To be precise, it was past midnight. It was now deep into the night, and seven minutes had passed since the date changed to Ruwellinundefineds birthday.

May 25th. How was it that he was born exactly during the season when lilacs are in full bloom? Is that why heundefineds as pretty as a lilac?

Thinking idle thoughts, my reflection in the dark window of the corridor showed me smiling foolishly. For a moment, I flinched involuntarily. I looked a bit crazy.

I cleared my throat and straightened my expression and posture. Maintain dignity, dignity……. So I could become the elegant and noble Duchess of Rashiane.

I walked lightly like a butterfly and arrived in front of Ruwellinundefineds room. I had firmly told him that tonight I would come to his room, so he shouldnundefinedt come looking for me.

Hiding the birthday present I had been carefully holding in my arms behind my back, I knocked with my fist curled into a circle.

"Ruwellin, itundefineds me."

When I spoke softly to the door, an answer immediately came from inside: "Come in."

Excited with anticipation, I opened the door. As soon as I carefully stepped inside, Ruwellin sprang out of the darkness and pulled me into his arms.

Startled, I almost dropped the present. No, whatundefineds this, charging at me like a retriever greeting its owner?

When I looked at him with a dumbfounded expression, Ruwellin was grinning from ear to ear, as if he was incredibly happy. That look was also just like…… a retriever panting with joy. Come to think of it, I think I had seen such a dog once before…….

undefinedWhen was that…….undefined

As I tried to revive a forgotten memory, Ruwellin asked in an expectant voice.

"Rosnia, what is that youundefinedre hiding behind your back?"

"……!"

Oh, he already noticed? I was trying to surprise him.

Feeling disappointed, I avoided his gaze. Then Ruwellin stared at me intently. Under that persistent gaze, I eventually had to speak.

"……A present."

"Present?"

"Itundefineds a present. Here, take it!"

Regretting the failed surprise, I thrust the present I had been hiding behind my back toward him.

Ruwellinundefineds eyes widened as he looked down at the present.

Honestly, I was a bit embarrassed by the wrapping. I had tried to make it pretty, but……. Squeezing my eyes shut, my face flushed, Ruwellin took the present with trembling hands.

When I slightly opened my eyes and peeked, I saw Ruwellin looking at the present with a very moved face, almost on the verge of tears.

* * *

His words that he would be happy even with a piece of paper must have been sincere.

I didnundefinedt know he would actually cry, but Ruwellin was shedding tears, clutching the present tightly.

At this point, it was insanity…….

undefinedNo, is receiving a birthday present from me that touching……?undefined

I glanced at him, feeling puzzled. I had a strong feeling that Ruwellin was about to pull me into his arms.

Sure enough, his arms stretched out and embraced me so tightly I could barely breathe.

"Thank you, Rosnia…… truly, truly."

"Ruwellin, I canundefinedt breathe……."

Enduring the embrace that felt like my ribs would break, I spoke calmly. Ruwellin smiled apologetically and released me. His sparkling green eyes were filled with happiness.

I snickered and asked.

"Do you like it that much?"

"Yes, Iundefinedm so happy."

"Then open it quickly."

I took Ruwellinundefineds hand and led him to the sofa, sitting down next to him.

Ruwellin slowly unwrapped the present, occasionally meeting my eyes.

But the way he was carefully unwrapping it was unusual. He wasnundefinedt thinking of keeping the wrapping paper and ribbon, was he? But with Ruwellin, he would…….

"Ah, this is……."

Finally finished unwrapping, Ruwellin checked the contents and muttered blankly.

I watched his expression closely, quite nervous.

I hope he likes it. What does he think…….

Ruwellin opened the book and spoke in a cheerful voice.

"A collection of prose. How did you know I like these kinds of things…… hmm?"

"……."

Turning the pages, Ruwellin hesitated, then brought the book close to his nose and smelled it.

I was so curious about his reaction that I fidgeted with my hands.

Soon, Ruwellin looked at me with a surprised expression and said.

"The book has a scent, this scent……."

"Itundefineds my scent……. The rose perfume I often use."

Thatundefineds right. That book wasnundefinedt an ordinary book, but one infused with an eternal scent through my magic.

The scent would never fade. Perhaps even after we die.

undefinedBut was it too obvious to put my scent on it?undefined

Now that I had given it to Ruwellin, I felt embarrassed belatedly and averted my gaze, blinking. Suddenly, I heard his clear laughter.

I flinched involuntarily and looked at him. Ruwellin spoke with a bright, smiling face.

"Rosnia, you could have just sprayed your scent directly on me."

"W, what are you talking about."

"To mark me as yours, to put your scent on my body, to brand me, Iundefinedm fine with anything."

Ruwellin pointed to himself with the hand not holding the book and smiled.

Flustered, I stammered. Setting aside the scent, branding. Was he serious? I was afraid he might tattoo my name on his arm or something. I must never let him do such a thing.

I shook my head and said.

"The spell that infuses scent canundefinedt be used on people."

"Is that so? Thatundefineds a shame."

"And Iundefinedm not going to brand you either."

"Why not? Iundefinedm always ready."

His expression was quite serious, as if he wasnundefinedt just saying nonsense to tease me.

I was inwardly exasperated but tried to stay calm as I spoke.

"I canundefinedt leave a brand or tattoo on your beautiful body."

I wasnundefinedt just saying it; I truly thought that way.

To brand or tattoo Ruwellin Rashianeundefineds perfect body would be no different from ruining his beauty.

When I made a serious expression toward Ruwellin, who was looking at me with wide eyes, he soon burst into hearty laughter. Then he said, almost shyly.

"As expected, you like my body."

"Yes, because itundefineds nice to look at."

"You like my face too……."

"Itundefineds a very handsome face."

"And my voice……."

"Itundefineds pleasant to listen to."

"Then, other parts too?"

Other parts? Where?

When I tilted my head, Ruwellin pointed below his waist.

I froze, my mouth agape.

Ruwellin continued shamelessly.

"You used to find it overwhelming, but lately youundefinedve been quite fond of it too, so I really donundefinedt know what to do with my……."

"The present is confiscated. Hand it over."

I stretched out my arm to snatch the book from his hand.

Then Ruwellin whined, as if wronged.

"Itundefineds not right to give and then take away, Rosnia."

"And is it right to spout obscenities at every opportunity?"

While squabbling with him, I suddenly came to my senses and found myself sitting on top of him.

Wondering how on earth this had happened, I placed the book I had just snatched from him on the table.

Ruwellin looked up at me from below with a flushed face. I placed both hands on his shoulders and glared at him, then suddenly leaned down and bit his lips.

"……!"

Startled, Ruwellin wrapped his arms around my waist and wrapped his long legs around my thighs and calves.

He looked up at me, now unable to move, with ecstasy, and pressed his lips to mine. The kiss tasted of fragrant lavender. He must have had a cup of lavender tea after his bath.

That scent, which suited him perfectly, made me feel intoxicated. I cupped his face in both hands and absentmindedly accepted his tangled tongue.

Our short breaths mixed, and a dizzying sensation swept through my entire body. My increasingly heated body was reaching its limit.

Ruwellin suddenly rose from his seat and carried me toward the bed. As soon as he laid me down, he covered my body with his again. This time, I was looking up at him. When I squirmed, trapped in his arms, Ruwellin looked down at me as if I were lovely.

He slowly stroked my hair and face, and kissed my forehead, nose bridge, eyelids, both cheeks, and jaw in turn. The feeling was like feathers tickling, and I laughed, struggling.

"It tickles, Ruwellin……."

"Then how about this?"

This time, his lips landed on the spot between my ear and jaw, where my pulse beat. When he licked that spot, a tingling sensation ran to my fingertips.

When I shuddered and squirmed, Ruwellin this time sucked on that spot. I flinched even more. Then Ruwellin whispered with a hint of laughter.

"Youundefinedre very responsive."

"……."

"Shall we see what other places are like?"

At those words, I felt a strange sense of foreboding. Sure enough, Ruwellinundefineds lips descended past my collarbone and onto my breasts. He sucked and licked the tender flesh. Very slowly, he left red marks all over my body. There were places where, when his lips touched, it was strangely more stimulating and my body flinched. Then he would observe my reactions and bite and suck there even more persistently.

"Haa……."

Slowly stroking me with his calloused palms from my chest to my lower abdomen as I gasped for breath, Ruwellin muttered with a satisfied voice.

"Beautiful."

"……."

"Like petal marks."

He seemed very pleased to have left his marks all over my body. I was considering doing the same to him, when Ruwellin slipped his arm under my knees.

"Now, shall we get to the main point?"

As always, I tensed up nervously, and he slowly stroked my waist as if to soothe me.

"I trust you will be fond of it this time as well."

Well, to be fond of it, itundefineds too…….

"……It looks like a weapon."

"……Really? Youundefinedre going to say that?"

Ruwellin adjusted his position and pressed his member against my torso. As the hot, hard thing rubbed against my skin, my body involuntarily flinched. Then Ruwellin brought my hand to grasp it.

It more than filled my hand, and all I could think was that it was still too big. I didnundefinedt feel very fond of it. Every time this big thing thrust inside me, it was overwhelming and I felt like dying. Though at some point after being pounded continuously, I would lose consciousness without realizing it.

Seeing me make a sour face, Ruwellin covered my body with his and kissed me softly. The night grew deeper, and the moon rose high, emitting a bright light as if chasing away the darkness.

* * *

Morning arrived, as always.

If there was one thing I clearly felt while walking around the ducal castle early in the morning, it was that the people of the Rashiane Ducal family were very sincere and enthusiastic about celebrating Ruwellinundefineds birthday.

The Great Hall where the banquet was to be held (the exact name was undefinedBlue Hallundefined) had been cleaned so thoroughly that the floor and walls were shining, and other places were similarly sparkling as if sprinkled with gold dust.

Moreover, they had put so much effort into the decorations. I didnundefinedt know whose taste it was, but it wasnundefinedt excessive, just the right amount of splendor and elegance, and it suited the Rashiane Ducal castle very well.

"Lady Rosnia, hello."

"Lady Rosnia."

"Milady, good morning."

Having become quite accustomed to me by now, the people of the ducal castle no longer seemed wary of me and greeted me with smiles. Of course, the maids who had attended me when I first came here had been kind to me from the beginning.

undefinedI only found out later. That there were many people who were intimidated by me.undefined

And there were also some who viewed me with displeasure or disliked me.

Representatively, Alex.

After the undefinedinsect incident,undefined Alex had been making strange expressions whenever he saw me. It seemed that I was afraid of insects was quite fresh to him.

People can be afraid of insects! What about you, is there nothing in the world youundefinedre afraid of?

Hmm, but come to think of it, if itundefineds undefinedchuunibyouundefined Alex, he probably isnundefinedt afraid of anything in the world……. That makes him just like Adrian Hyll. Anyway, these chuunibyou types.

undefinedAh, speak of the devil.undefined

Just then, the chuunibyou Alex was passing in front of me. I waved my hand enthusiastically at Alex and shouted.

"Alex!"

"……."

Then Alex glanced at me, ignored my greeting, and started to turn away!

undefinedThat cheeky bastard…….undefined

I was dumbfounded, my mouth agape, then I started chasing after Alex at a terrifying speed.