[IV] Earl's Invitation

It's already morning and Walter is practicing his sword in front of his mansion.

He's not really athletic in his previous life, but now that he was able to have a new stronger body, he made sure to train it to make it as healthy and strong as possible. He's sure that this mindset was an influence made by his noble family of proud knights.

With each swing of his practice sword, a wave of visible wind forms, cutting down the grass it hits and leaving marks on the trees near him. He still can't understand how physics work in this world, but all he knows is that it's far from his previous one - to be able to make sharp waves of air enough to cut down rocks is something that can only be seen in movies, yet right now, he's able to do it so easily.

This is the result of his endless training.

He swings his sword a few times again, and when he was over, Alice, who was just watching from the sideline all this time, came over and handed him a towel.

As Walter's top is out in the open, his sweat is obvious, as a few drops of it travels onto his head and toned body that will never compare to his previous inferior self.

[ Thank you, Alice. ]

He took the towel and immediately wipe himself up. The truth is, Alice had suggested many times before that she should wipe his body whenever he finishes his training, but he doesn't like that idea so he brushed it off, he just can't make Alice do everything herself, even the tiniest and the easiest ones.

Finishing wiping his body, he gave the towel back to Alice, who's still eager to serve him throughout the day.

[ I've also already prepared your clothes, Walter-sama. ] and as she says, she handed him a new set of clothes for his upper body, only the light normal ones that he usually wears.

It was undeniable that she already knows everything she needs to do even if he did not order her to - as she's been working for him since they're kids. She's just the perfect servant, trained for almost everything, which includes his favorite night activities. He just couldn't wish for more.

But, as he grows more, together with his needs and desires, he just couldn't help but to want more. He needs to fulfill his dream of making his own harem.

He's a bit wary of what Alice would think, but surely he knows that she will accept. After all, she prioritizes his happiness more than anything, but he also doesn't want to disappoint or hurt her at the same time.

That's why... after he put on his clothes, he just couldn't wait but ask:

[ Alice, what would you feel if I slept with another girl? ]

Even if he is now a different person, he still has his morals from his previous world that are hard to let go of. Even if Alice is his mere servant, she's still a lover, and it's always hard to disappoint someone you cherish.

[ Walter-sama... ]

Just as he expected, Alice was wordless to his question. She's expressionless for a while, but soon, her expression turns sincere and she was finally able to give an answer.

[ If it's with someone you like, then I would be happy for, you, master. Well, isn't it the dream of every man to sleep with multiple women? ]

So direct!

He just couldn't help but feel surprised.

[ All I wish is for Walter-sama to be happy, so if he is, then I wouldn't mind at all. In fact, I would be happy too! Especially that I can share the same kindness I feel every day with someone. And... I also know that I alone wouldn't be enough to satisfy your desires... That's why... ]

[ Alice... ]

[ I want Walter-sama to be the happiest man alive, just like me... I'm the happiest when we're together... ]

It's just too much. Her affection for him is just too much. He just can't help but imagine why someone like her would love him this much, to accept everything he is and everything he does. She is just too perfect of a partner. Her affection is flooding and suffocating.

He just couldn't help but smile as he stares at her.

[ Haha... Alice... You're just the best. ] he compliments as he bought his sword back on its sheath and turns towards Alice.

[ E-Eh..!.? ]

Before she knew it, Walter is already carrying her back into the mansion, ready to make love with her again. With someone like her, Walter, or any man just wouldn't be able to take it and will want to mate her, breed her, impregnate her.

[ You're really the expert when it comes to seducing me, aren't you? ]

[ Tha-That's not...! ]

Walter rushes towards the entrance of the mansion with a sadistic sneer, but before he could kick the door open with excitement, a call was heard from their backs.

[ Excuse me, Sir. Are you perhaps the noble Walter Ainzach? ]

And as Walter heard his name being called, a vein appeared on his forehead as his excitement was suddenly crushed into the ground.

What a cockblock!

[ Umm... This is the house of the young Ainzach, right? ]

Immediately, as the caller calls, he felt the aura of terror and horror coming out of Walter. Sensing it, his instinct led him to back off with sweat coming out of his forehead.

[ Walter-sama...? ]

The only thing that was able to calm him down was Alice's voice who also felt fear from him.

[ Ah, right... Sorry, I was just too excited. ] as he replies, he put down Alice in front of the door, only to angrily face the person who interrupts them.

And as he turns around, what he saw there was an old man wearing a butler suit.

[ A butler...? ] he whispers as he heads towards him, and after, he introduces himself -

[ I'm the noble, Walter Ainzach, what are you here for? ] with an expression that will install fear to anyone, he asks.

[ I-I'm sorry if I interrupted something... ]

[ It already happened so there's nothing we can really do about it, can we? ] he couldn't be more sarcastic.

[ Ri-right...! Anyway! I was ordered to come here by my lord. ]

[ A lord? Okay, what is it? ]

[ A small party at my lord's territory, sir. We weren't informed of your arrival yesterday, so we also weren't able to make you an advanced invitation; we know it's a sudden call, but my lord would surely be happy if you accept. ]

[ When will it occur? ]

[ This afternoon, sir. ]

[ This afternoon? I'm sorry, but I don't think I will be able to make it. ]

There's just no way. Even if it's close, joining a party would take lots of preparation. And even if he goes there with no kind of preparation, he still needs something to ride on.

But this worry seems to have already been predicted ahead by the butler. So with a satisfied smile on his face, he replies -

[ Don't worry! We've already prepared a carriage to take you there! It's the best ride we could offer! ]

[ Is that so...? ] caressing his chin, he starts to consider.

[ Is your master Arthur Brunhild? ]

Arthur Brunhild, he is the lord of this city, the one who manages it, so it's only obvious that he will be the one who will invite him. And his guess was only proven when the butler answers -

[ That's correct, sir. ]

Meeting with high ranking people is the proper etiquette of nobles once they turn to live in a different land, especially if that land is being managed by a particular lord. And since right now, the lord himself is inviting him, it's almost a priority to accept.

[ My master awaits your arrival, sir. ] the butler urges him once more, and finally, with a sigh, he fixes his complexion and replies.

[ Fine, let's go now. ]

[ Eh? Aren't you going to change? ]

[ It's fine; I always go to parties with these clothes so there will be no problem. ]