Chapter 79 - Confusing Dates

If you were to ask where the most bustling place in this vast empire is, everyone would probably pick the capital.

With talented people and logistics all gathered in one place, various inventions and trends naturally emerge. As a result, new products that were not seen in the past are born every day.

And now, I am at Hyacinth Street, which has recently become very popular among couples.

The more I look around, the more I feel amazed.

'It really changes so quickly.'

In my memory, the last time I visited this place was clearly called 11 Endymion Street, and it was an ordinary street with a few restaurants and shops.

The name had been changed to something more plausible and it had been renovated to a very bright atmosphere.

'Even though it was a holiday, so many people gathered in one place and enjoyed their leisure time. The empire has finally regained peace.'

I sat down on a bench in the square and watched people, lost in thought for a moment.

My date with Agnes and my promise with Alicia.

After much thought, I decided not to give up on either of them, so today, despite being a holiday, I had to move around a bit.

Alicia, who I had asked to meet in the evening, would likely come to the mansion herself when it got dark. Then, I would have more than enough time to spend with Agnes.

As I was thinking that, people's eyes began to gradually gather on me, who was alone.

"Hey, that's him. He's the commander of the Black Lion Knights, right?"

"I think so. That height and size aren't common."

Until now, my appearance had been a vague object of fear to strangers, but after I became famous, such inconveniences decreased significantly.

Compared to what had happened in the past, it felt like a world apart.

I've never been particularly obsessed with external fame. If I had known that a moderate amount of fame would make my life this convenient, I should have paid attention to it a long time ago.

"Oh my… look at the width of your shoulders. Are you saying that they're not wide because of your armor? Sir Thomas. Can you train like that?"

"No, it's impossible unless you're undergoing some kind of body modification from a black magician. You have to be born with that kind of physique."

"…What's wrong with just saying, 'I'll train as hard as I can for you.'?"

"Hmm, Arte Young-ae? At what point did you feel uncomfortable…"

"That's okay. You're always like that. Do you really not know why I'm like that?"

"You're being sarcastic. It's a good thing Agnes and Alicia aren't like that kind of tired personality."

I was so intrigued by the conversation that I couldn't help but notice the time passing.

Suddenly, I looked up at the clock tower and saw that it was already almost time for our appointment.

I got up from my seat and started looking around to find the blue-haired woman. I should be able to see her soon.

I was a little worried that something might have happened and she might be late.

"Ha... why are there so many of them? I'm not some kind of cow."

Agnes, her face slightly red, jumped out of a building and muttered something to herself as she stuck her head out.

And then, not long after, she found me and quickly approached me.

"Sir! You're here! Sorry to keep you waiting!"

"No way. I just got here."

"Phew, that's good."

For some reason, I enjoyed Agnes's casual clothes that made her look out of breath.

Rather than trying to look cool, she wore a practical outfit that showed off her charm.

A bright blouse with short sleeves and a surprisingly short skirt. At first glance, it looks similar to the outfit she wore at the Bartok Viscounty last time, but overall, it's more revealing.

In particular, that skirt boasted a bold design that conservative nobles would find offensive, but where on earth did the idea of revealing her thighs come from?

"Uh, what do you think? Isn't it a little strange?"

Honestly, I was a little surprised when I saw it and looked around in a hurry, but I could barely feel relieved because there were surprisingly many women wearing similar outfits. I guess that kind of outfit is also a trend.

Anyway, it was really nice to look at, so that was fine.

"Strange? Not at all. It's so pretty. It's dazzling."

"Ha, thank you. I was a little worried because I only had two hours to think about it. I'm glad you like it."

"Two hours… is all?"

"Yes. It's all. Besides, even though the director gave me the time, I couldn't even get my hair done properly and just left… I'm just sorry."

"What's the big deal about such trivial things?"

By the way, this time, she didn't let her hair down and just tied it up. Rather, her pure white nape was exposed, which made it even better.

Honestly, Agnes was equally attractive whether she let her hair down or not. Since she was such a beauty, I should say she was beautiful no matter what she did.

—Kkukuk…!

Soon, I held onto my right arm tightly and looked at Agnes, who was leaning her head against me, with satisfied eyes, and started walking with her.

However, the feeling I felt on my arm felt even more unusual than usual.

'Oh my. Her breasts… have gotten bigger? Is it normal for a woman's body to grow even after she turns twenty?'

Her breasts, which were usually overwhelmingly plump, seemed to have grown so much that they were noticeable.

It was so big that I couldn't believe it was an illusion. At this level, could she have gotten pregnant the last time we had sex?

'Well, she did it so much that it wouldn't have been strange at all if she had a child.'

At that time, it was clearly a safety day, and Agnes, who had a thorough personality, couldn't have failed contraception. It was a little strange.

If she had gotten pregnant, it wouldn't really matter since she could get married, but I was worried that her life as a knight would be ruined.

No matter how much I thought about it, there was no other reason for a fully grown woman's breasts to grow bigger than pregnancy…

Even if it was a romantic relationship, it was a very awkward topic to ask about on the street, so I decided to pretend not to know for now.

"Well, then what do you want to do first? Dinner? Or… If you're interested, you can have me first."

Just as I was pondering over this slightly serious topic, Agnes started talking nonsense, even though it had only been a short time since we met.

—Squish!

As she rubbed her breasts, which had grown larger than usual, against my arm and looked up at me with a slightly blushing face, I felt the urge to pounce on her on the street, but I barely held back.

"You. How much do you have piled up? I heard there are so many things to see here, so let's enjoy it quietly for now." "Haa! I'm sorry..."

—Oh my... You're completely irritated... How good can a man be at night work...

—Madam, refrain from making excuses. They're famous! The Commander of the Black Lion Knights and his vice-commander, no?

—Huh? Oh my... Marquis Dwalki clearly said that the Commander of the Black Lion Knights had a serious relationship with the princess...

—Madam, please... I repeat, stop being unnecessarily interested in other people's private lives. It's not like it's just the two of us! If you keep doing that, you'll get in big trouble one day!

Look. Aren't there already rumors and gossips going around?

The Knights' Competition isn't over yet, and we're both at the height of our fame, so it would be bad if we showed ourselves in a messy manner, even if we were careful about our behavior.

However, I didn't know that Alicia and my relationship would already be spreading through social circles.

I had expected it would happen someday, but it was happening much faster than I thought. This is a headache in its own right.

If I had known this would happen, I would have just invited her to my house instead of going on a date in a crowded place. What on earth should I do from now on?

I shook my head to clear my head of my complicated thoughts and tried to stop Agnes, who was approaching me particularly stickily today, as politely as I could.

"Whew, Agnes. Don't you have much time? Why are you in such a hurry today?"

"T, that's... Ha... My body feels weird when I see the captain...♡"

"Come to your senses. People are watching."

"Hot…! That, that…!"

At this point, I started to get a little suspicious. Could it be that Agnes was possessed by a demon?

I heard that demons are rampaging around the island these days. Isn't the curse that makes you unable to control your lust their specialty?

She's still able to communicate, but if it gets any worse, I'll have to take her to the temple first, even if it's a date.

Thinking that way, I continued walking with Agnes.

Fortunately, as we walked, her desires seemed to have calmed down somewhat, and Agnes returned to her original form.

At that, I felt a small sense of relief and led her to the theater. It was because I wanted to make some proper memories with her.

"Hey, do you want to see a play? Then, let's have a meal together at a nice restaurant."

"Yes, sir."

The last vacation we spent together in Bartok's Viscounty was before we became lovers, so if we leave that out, this was the first time I'd been on a proper date with her.

No, maybe this is the first time I've ever spent a leisurely time with my lover in such a peaceful place.

Even when I was enjoying a happy time with Alicia in the secret garden of the palace, the atmosphere was completely ruined by His Majesty the Emperor's arrival in the middle.

Thinking like that, just as I was about to take her into the theater.

—Twist!

[Master...]

A pure white eagle owl appeared from somewhere and began to stare at us intently.

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