Chapter 318: Unexpected Choice ; Apparent Trouble (1/2)

Sitting up from the bed, I cast a glance at Kotori who is lying down with a peaceful look on her face.

In the beginning, she showed a few signs of anxiousness while doing the deed, but after a few minutes, she seemed to get used to it and began to properly enjoy it.

From that point on, I had to set up an anti-sound barrier for obvious reasons.

Despite it being her first time, Kotori seemed to be so into it that I almost suspected it wasn't so.

Nevertheless, as pleasurable of an event as it may have been for her, I enjoyed it just as much as if not more than her.

Releasing a small sigh, I get up from the bed and use Destruction to cleanse a few sections of my body before creating some clothes and getting dressed.

Following this, I telekinetically pull the weapon holster a few meters away to my arm before walking toward the door leading out of Kotori's room.

After this, I make my way back to my room, and upon entering, I notice that all three girls present are already asleep.

Knowing this, I try my best to quietly shut the door, but that doesn't seem to be enough, as, the next moment, Jeanne's eyelids shoot wide open.

As a response to this, I gesture to her to remain quiet before approaching her futon and crouching beside it.

”You sure have some sensitive ears,” I remark in a tone so low that only she should hear.

”My Lord's presence is too powerful,” she responds in a humble(?) manner.

A smirk forms on my lips upon hearing her words as I say, ”What if it was someone sneaking in with the intention of taking my life? Would you have not noticed it?”

”Anyone with ill intentions toward My Lord shall meet the wrath of the heavens. They will not escape my senses, I promise,” she responds in a cold tone as an odd glint shines within her eyes.

”Yes, yes,” I say with a smile as I reach my arm out to pat her head.

Hah~ This girl takes her 'role' way too seriously…

As troubling as it may be, I also find it somewhat adorable.

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An uncomfortable sensation on my back causes me to abruptly open my eyes.

Immediately after this, I use Clairvoyance to check on the state of the room and everyone present, but fail to find anything out of the norm.

Then, what was this sensation that I felt?

As I'm still at odds with the situation, I decide to look outside my room as well, and by that, I mean looking outside the house.

Ah…

A wry smile forms on my lips as I recall what was planned for today.

Releasing a small sigh, I carefully get out of the bed with little motion in order to not disturb the sleeping duo.

However, before I can properly float off the bed after having utilized Flight, a small hand reaches out to my shirt and grabs it firmly.

A little surprised, I glimpse at Yoshino's face, only to be relieved upon seeing that she's still asleep.

And so, I take a brief moment to shake her grasp on my shirt away before directly floating up to the roof and passing through by utilizing Permeation.

”Good morning,” a pleasant voice reaches my ears as soon as sunlight shines upon my head.

”Good morning, Kurumi,” I respond casually as I turn to face her.

”Excuse me, Shido, but I don't reckon you plan to go on a date with me while dressed as such, are you?”

Hearing her words, I look down at myself, only to see that I am currently in what I normally wear to sleep.

”What are you saying?” I respond while laughing in a lighthearted manner, ”It's just that your abrupt appearance didn't give me a chance to get changed.”

Having said that, I hurriedly channel Holy Essence within me before using Blink to get back inside my room.

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”That's better,” Kurumi remarks as soon as I appear back on the roof after having changed into suitable clothes to spend the day in.

”Well then, lead the way,” I say casually.