"Hmm?" Iena turned to look up at me.
"I mean with how things are. I know it's a little late to be talking about this stuff, But you love Diablo, right? He has said he will not have a family with you…." I said softly.
Iena tilted her head to the side with a puzzled look as she answered: "Faith, I am married to you. Why would I care? While yes, I do like spending time with Diablo, we get along great, but it feels more like just friends now. I find myself happier spending alone time with you than with him, and I cherish every second of it. While how we got to be this way was a pure accident, I do not regret it in any way and am, in fact, very happy. My only complaint is being stuck in the capital all the time. I wish I could spend more time with you like Sister Adel and Sister Sophie. Plus, I can see you really like Diablo as well. I can see how you smile when he hugs you or kisses you."
Iena paused as she lowered her head and blushed as she continued: "Also, Adel and Sophie have been teaching me many things, so when we reach the stage where we can be intimate, I will be ready to be of service."
Seeing her bashful face made me smile as I leaned down and gave her a deep kiss. I had worried Iena would be troubled with the current arrangement. She seemed happy on the surface, so I had not asked anything until now but seeing her as this showed me that she seemed to be just fine. That night, Iena and I got much closer.
The next morning, two girls woke up with bad headaches. They only drank one mug, but that was enough to give them the worst experience of their lives. "I am never drinking again!" Adel yelled out as she held her head.
"I agree…. Faith, heal me…." Sophie whined as she looked up at me with big round watery eyes.
"Nope! You got what you deserve. Let this be a lesson to never drink again." I replied as I got up.
I, of course, didn't miss Sophie changing targets and looking at Grace, who had come in to do her normal routine. Sadly for Sophie, she only got a snort from Grace as Grace said: "Master is right, mistress or not, you should learn from your mistakes. But…. You can take this to ease the pain."
"Speaking of which, Master, I heard there was an incident at the Crown Prince's residence last night. Rumors in the city are saying that the Prince refused to pay his debt even though it was clearly placed on his account with his own signature." I have no idea what time Grace had to get up to go out and find such information. But she seemed to be very good at this.
I do have to say the information is funny. I could imagine the look on the well dressed dwarf's face as he was handed the bill. If he refuses to pay, there is nothing the restaurant could do about it, but that does not mean the well dressed dwarf's reputation would not plummet. Who would trust someone who can't even pay their bills? As such, the well dressed dwarf's reputation took a big hit.
Did I plan all this, one may ask? Not really… In fact, I only wanted to make him pay a lot of money for the food and drinks. I never actually thought this would become something even better than just making him pay a huge fee. But now that I think about it, he did seem the arrogant type who would run out on the bill. So I guess, all in all, it worked out well for me, but I do hope the waiter will not be harmed in any way.
At any rate, it was time for breakfast. Looking at my two fiancees, who were holding their heads, made me sigh as I reached out and cast healing on them. When they looked up with their big round eyes that were filled with gratefulness, I couldn't help but laugh. "Next time, don't drink so much."
"I will never drink again. That was horrible!" Adel said as she climbed out of the bed.
"Mmm…. I will only drink if Faith is drinking….." Sophie said as she too climbed out of bed.
"Master, may I ask what is wrong with Mistress Iena? She seems to be out like a light." Grace's question caused everyone's gaze to turn to the demon girl, who was covered in blankets with nothing but her bare shoulder and head sticking out. Her hair was a mess, and her cheeks were shiny and flushed.
I rubbed my nose and said: "We stopped up our relationship last night."
"What!? No fair! I missed out!" Adel cried out. Causing everyone to give her a strange look. She blushed and lowered her head as she felt everyone turn to look at her.
"I see… So it is only a matter of time before little masters begin running around. I am sure Sir Diablo will be very happy when…."
"Grace, stop!" I yelled out. I really wondered why Grace had to go above and beyond in everything, including when she was trying to tease me!
"Master, I was only going to say when you two finally stepped up your relationship." Grace gave me a sly smile as she began placing clothes on the edge of the bed. "Master, Mistresses, please wash up and then get changed. Sir Diablo and Thurul have been up for a while now."
"Alright, let's get up then," I said as I climbed out of bed as well. I turned to look at Iena, who was still sound asleep, and smiled. Seeing the small smile on her lips made me happy. To see those I care for and love be happy brings me happiness as well.
When we made our way downstairs, minus two since Grace stayed behind to wait on Iena, Thurul and Diablo were sitting at a table drinking a cup of tea. "Your girls are finally down. I have a place I want to take you today."
