(Titus's Point of View)
Arcadia was located on one of the larger islands near mainland Greece, surrounded by a few other small independent states. However, Arcadia dominated most of the territory. The region was largely mountainous, and it was in one of these mountains that I decided to establish the Sanctuary, a haven for the abandoned children that Atalanta and I had rescued.
Initially, Atalanta had proposed setting up an orphanage on the mainland, but that idea faced several challenges. The primary concern involved Zeus and the Greek Pantheon. It was only a matter of time before the Greek Gods targeted me, and the children Atalanta and I were raising would likely be their first victims. Therefore, I planned to make the Sanctuary a fortress where I could safeguard everyone in one location.
Finances, for the time being, were not an issue. I had already begun influencing Atalanta's father, the King of Arcadia, to provide resources. Wealth was plentiful, so our main focus was on trading for food and tools necessary to build a town.
For the adults, I started employing widows and some prostitutes who wished to leave their profession behind. I was reassured of their genuine desire for change by Aphrodite, who managed brothels across Greece.
Cu Chulainn, Scathach, and Siegfried were tasked with protecting the town from dangerous monsters and training the younger residents as part of a long-term program. Boudica and Tamamo were responsible for training the widows and former prostitutes in childcare. Jack and Artoria, while not assigned specific duties, patrolled the area to maintain security.
Thus, we established a place called Sanctuary, where Atalanta could realize her dream of saving children throughout Greece.
"And done…" I muttered, placing a large cube down. It was actually a magic stone, intricately adorned with complex runes and fairy scriptures.
I then turned my attention to the screen where Tamamo and Artoria stood in the middle of the town. With my signal, Tamamo invoked her Noble Phantasm, the Eightfold Blessing of Amaterasu. This allowed her and her allies to cast an unlimited number of magic spells and skills.
However, the true purpose of this abundant magic power was not for Tamamo or any individual's benefit; it was solely for the Sanctuary, to ensure its protection.
Artoria then thrust her staff into the ground and began chanting a spell. Soon, the stones around us began to glow, and with five other stones glowing at certain distances, a hexagonal dome started to take shape, covering the entire land between the mountains. And with that, the barrier was completed.
"Is such a large barrier necessary?" Scathach, standing behind me, raised her question.
"Not this large, but…" I looked at the woman in the tight suit and walked over to her. "I have a lot of beautiful women, and I needed to protect them from those lecherous deities."
Scathach smirked and put her arms around my neck. "You know, disciple, you shouldn't speak those words so carelessly. Your teacher gets the hots for such young disciples."
"Is that so…" I sighed.
"Okay, enough of this. Give me my snack," Scathach said, sealing my lips. Without much choice, I went along with her. With one hand on her backside and the other on her smooth breast, I began to enjoy the moment. Unlike before, her body felt warm and smooth.
After a few moments of enjoying the kiss, our lips parted, and she looked at me with rosy cheeks. "You know we can have sex anytime, right? Even your sex drive problem is solved."
She was right. I didn't have any reason to hold back. But…
"Sorry, not now…" I sighed, thinking about Atalanta. Though our relationship lacked romance, she was still my wife, and I didn't want to indulge in pleasures. Even though my sex drive was fixed, I knew that once I tasted the fruit, I wouldn't be able to restrain myself.
"Ugh, when will your character development stop?" Scathach groaned and sighed. "Well, time to clear some beasts. Take care, my love." With that, Scathach kissed my lips and walked away.
"Let's check on the others," I muttered, then headed into the town.
As I entered, I saw children of various ages playing around. In the distance, I could see Siegfried teaching young boys and girls swordsmanship.
"Oh, hello, Master," Siegfried greeted me upon sight.
"How is everything going? Adjusting well here?"
"Indeed. Not only can I fight legendary warriors like Cu Chulainn and Lady Scathach but also slay monsters and protect these young ones."
"Good," I smiled. "Sorry, but I couldn't summon your wife. Unlike you, her berserker trait doesn't match my needs right now."
I had wanted to summon Kriemhild too, but I could only summon a maximum of 6 servants for the time being.
"That's very kind of you, but I am fine," Siegfried passed a difficult smile. "Besides, as you said, in her berserker class, she would be a problem if she were to see me with another woman."
Now I understand. Well, men will be men.
"Anyway, have you seen Boudica?"
"Yes, Lady Boudica was with Lady Atalanta to the west."
I thanked Siegfried and then made my way to the west of the town where I saw Boudica and Atalanta joyfully talking with each other.
If Atalanta got along with anyone, it would be Boudica. They became good friends since Boudica had this motherly vibe, and Atalanta, who longed for parental love, liked Boudica a lot.
It was good to see Atalanta getting along and making friends, but I wished she would act the same way with me. She was still a little reserved around me.
"Miss Boudica, can I borrow you?" I greeted the duo and asked Boudica out.
"Sure." Boudica smiled, and after excusing herself from Atalanta, we started walking together.
Again, silence stretched between us. To break it, I held her hand.
"Fufu, this seems like a date we used to have," Boudica chuckled, reminding me of the times we walked hand in hand around London.
"Yeah, we rarely get free time. Sigh~! Those were some tiring times, but those memories are just unforgettable," I said, my gaze fixed on Boudica.
"Yes, I loved that time," Boudica blushed and beamed a smile. While talking, we walked further away.
Unbeknownst to me, Atalanta's gaze followed us as she clenched her fist and bit her lip.
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I took Boudica to a nearby hill, surrounded by trees, with a beautiful bed of flowers nestled between them. The rays of sunlight adorned the beauty of the place, enhancing its natural splendor.
"Wow, this is so beautiful," Boudica exclaimed as she twirled in the flower bed, her crimson hair sparkling beautifully. She then tilted her head and grinned, "So, what's the big occasion? Are you going to propose to me?"
"Yeah," I chuckled, revealing a ring box.
"W-wait, really?" Boudica was taken aback, her cheeks flushing with color. She had meant to tease me, but I had indeed brought her here with the intention to propose.
I walked towards her and looked into her eyes. "Boudica, of all the people I've spent time with, it was the time with you that shaped me into the person I am today. There was no romance involved, but I cherished it and... I think I also fell in love with you."
I then flicked open the case, revealing a beautiful ring. It was a diamond ring with the Roman numeral 'II' engraved on it. Boudica widened her eyes, looking at me in surprise.
"So, yeah, I'd like to thank you for everything. From raising the children to supporting me, it was during that time I came to admire and respect you," I smiled. "Well, I'm not good with words. I don't know much about love, especially now that you've met Tamamo and the others."
Boudica stayed silent for a moment before she chuckled. "Indeed, you have become quite the womanizer," she teased, her cheeks flushed with warmth. "But, I'd still like to have two children, preferably boys, with my second husband. So… you know…"
I was taken aback by her gentle acceptance, but her warmth reassured all my worries. And so, I slipped the ring onto her finger.
Just then, our eyes met, and for the first time, our lips met. It felt warm and natural, as if I had met the woman I had loved my entire life, yet never knew until this moment.
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(3rd Person's POV)
Atalanta watched from a distance as her husband, Titus, and her best friend, Boudica, kissed each other. As a huntress, she naturally possessed keen sight and acute hearing. However, today, these special skills felt like a curse to Atalanta, for she had heard and seen everything.
*Clench*
She clenched her fist so hard that her palms began to bleed. This wasn't the first time she had seen Titus involved in romantic gestures with other women; she had witnessed him kissing Scathach and flirting with Artoria. But today, Atalanta felt her heart sink deeper than ever before.
Titus had always been a kind person towards Atalanta, treating her with care. However, she couldn't help but notice the difference in how he interacted with her compared to his other women. Sure, there was no romantic love between Titus and Atalanta, but…
'Why does my chest hurt so much?' Atalanta gritted her teeth as a tear escaped her eye.
The sight of Boudica and Titus so close together pained her heart. As his wife, Atalanta, like any other woman, yearned to be treated with the same affection. Yet, she understood that such wishes were beyond her reach.
'I get it. It must be because of my vow of chastity… But still…'
With tears streaming down her face and hiccups catching in her throat, Atalanta walked away, feeling a profound sense of betrayal.
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(Titus's POV)
As I walked alongside Atalanta through the bustling streets of a Greek city, our mission as usual was to search for abandoned children or people we could bring back to the Sanctuary.
'Why does she seem so distant...?' I pondered internally, observing Atalanta's demeanor as she walked beside me. Although she acted normally, the casual banter that once flowed between us was conspicuously absent.
"Hey handsome, want to come and swing by?" Suddenly, a woman blocked my path, drawing my attention to the fact that I was outside a brothel.
"Oh my, you're just my type. And why are you covered up so much?"
"My keen senses are telling me that this young man is hiding some fine treasures," another chimed in.
"His pure face is just my type~!" a third added.
*Sigh* There it was again. It wasn't the first time I found myself being flirted with by these forward women. I couldn't understand why this always happened, especially since I considered my face to be quite average. I wasn't even employing any charm skills.
"Hey, ladies, can you please..." I attempted to excuse myself, but as I tried to make my way through, the crowd around me only grew, with even men starting to press in.
I glanced at Atalanta, only to see her walking away.
"Atalanta! Hey, wait!" I called out, trying to catch up with her, perplexed by her indifference and my own predicament.
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(3rd Person's POV)
There it was again. Titus found himself surrounded by a group of women, a situation all too familiar yet unwelcome.
Atalanta, turning around, witnessed the scene: Titus being swarmed by women. She knew well that Titus possessed a certain charm, an allure that drew others to him. His habit of covering up most of his body only added to his mystique, making him appear as an unattainable, pure figure in the eyes of some. Typically, Atalanta stayed close to deter such advances, but on this occasion, her frustration with Titus's passive acceptance of the attention got the better of her.
She pushed through the crowd, grabbing Titus away from the women and men alike.
"Atalanta?" Titus's confusion was evident in his voice.
Without a word, Atalanta dragged him to a quieter spot, her glare fierce as she finally let loose her pent-up frustration. "What the hell is wrong with you?! Why do you act this way?! Why are you acting so kind? If it's just a couple of women you want, then go for it! Fuck them and be done with it!"
Titus was taken aback, wide-eyed. "What do you mean?"
"Don't play innocent, Titus Dusklock. I know you're like all those men, always craving women and their bodies. You've already had sex with so many of them, so why be shy in front of more?" Atalanta's words were harsh, accusing Titus of behaviors that belied the man he truly was.
As she continued her tirade, labeling him with names and titles unbecoming of his character, Titus could only stand there, absorbing the verbal assault.
"I know you can't hold yourself back because I refused to give you my purity. So go on and relieve yourself with them. After all, you're just a manwhore!!" The words came out in a rush, Atalanta breathless by the end of her rant.
Realizing she may have gone too far, she looked up to see Titus's reaction. "Is that how you see me?" His glare was piercing, filled with a disappointment that shook Atalanta to her core.
For the first time, Atalanta saw true anger on Titus's face. He, who always maintained composure, had reached his limit. Atalanta trembled, fearing the worst. She had seen Titus's strength in battle and knew what he was capable of. Bracing herself for retaliation, she closed her eyes.
But the expected blow never came. Instead, when she opened her eyes, she saw not anger but profound disappointment and a sense of betrayal. "Atalanta, I am disappointed in you." With those words, Titus turned and walked away, a tear visible in his eye.
"Wait, I didn't mean to…" Atalanta's attempt to apologize fell short. She realized too late that her words, fueled by jealousy and insecurity, had deeply hurt the very person who had promised to support her wishes. In her moment of weakness, she had betrayed Titus's trust.
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