- Arthur's POV -
" .... "
The young man stayed silent. It wasn't because he had nothing to say or to think about out loud, but instead, because of the beautiful woman sleeping next to him.
' I really did it, haven't I ? '
A subtle sigh escaping his lips, his naked self under the cover couldn't help but remember what happened earlier.
At first, his plans were to get out of that small cabin, try to do the daily quests and get the most rewards he could while also searching for a city or else.
But he really ended up spending his afternoon and a part of the night under the company of his lovable and newfound maid.
How could he resist such a special someone craving for him ?
Obviously, he played with her. Trying various things he saw inside the first sex scenes with her, knowing that she would love it, and the reactions he got sure were different from his gaming experience.
After all, in the eroge, each sex scenes were fixed, although of various type, they wouldn't change with the affinity level going up. And comparing her expressionless face in the game and how she melted away from a single touch of his made him feel a peculiar way, as if being a real protagonist, though that feeling didn't last once he realised the irony of that.
Well, though he would have loved to play with her even more, he was limited in time, and she couldn't take it anymore, so he wanted to take it to the next step, but he never expected the stamina of a beastkin to be that much, or maybe it was just the will of a woman determined to have more.
She didn't let go of him once he started, her proper behavior that he had seen when she was first summoned was nowhere to be found as she wrapped her legs around his waist and started screaming her pleasure, and even his back was scratched when she let go of the cover.
Luckily, she wasn't a martial artist fighting with fists or her nails directly, otherwise, he could have ended really hurt.
And in the end, he really enjoyed that experience too.
Having such a beautiful and sexy woman just for him, one he wished to touch and more since a long time ago, and going at it with such bestiality in the end, he of course parted away with every regrets he had before.
Feeling relieved, he turned himself on the side and sent his arm across the bed, not to catch a remote this time, but to wrap his arm around her and take her in a warm embrace.
Looking at her cute smile as she was sleeping without any sounds besides for her soft breathing, he let a proud smile appear on his lips as he closed his eyes, letting the drowsiness take him away.
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" .. Master, are you awake ? "
As soon as he opened his eyes, a sweet voice welcomed him.
The woman he took in his arm last night already got up from the bed, probably when she woke up, and was now wearing her maid attire, standing still and waiting for him in the middle of the room.
" Since how long are you awake ? "
As he couldn't show a deplorable side of himself in front of his maid, he forced himself and lifted his back from the bed, straightening it before stretching his arms and legs.
" A few hours ago. I also found a small pond with clear water not far from here during your sleep and brought back some water. Do you wish to wash your face now ? "
Did she do that without him asking ?
Of course, it was good news that she was really able to think for herself, and not just being a card that was used for battle, but he never expected her to take such good initiatives.
" Sure, I'll do that, and what about you ? Did you wash yourself there ? "
With the mess they caused together on the bed, he was feeling slightly sorry to have her be in such a state and still go out to take care of his basic needs while he was sleeping soundly.
" .. I did, master. "
Her answer taking a bit more time to come, it wasn't because she was carrying the small bucket of water to him, but with her cheek being slightly flushed, it seemed that she thought about something she did.
" ... Glad you could wash yourself at least, though I might need to go there myself. "
Plunging his hand into the bucket half full of water that was handed to him, he first rubbed them together before lifting them along with water that could fit in his palm, splashing his face and cleaning himself, the cold water waking him up neatly.
" I'm ready to lead you there whenever you want, master. "
Once he was done, he put the bucket to the ground and got up from the bed, his naked self shivering from the sudden cold of not being covered anymore.
He found the clothes he removed yesterday on top of the table and headed toward them, deciding to wear them for a bit longer as he would clean himself when he'll go to the pond.
" ... Master, do you wish for me to help you wear your clothes ? "
Being asked that question, it seemed like he already forgot about his own remark that it wasn't a game anymore, but to actually make use of his time, he couldn't accept that kind of help, knowing where it would lead if he were to say yes.
" It's alright, they're just simple clothes, more than that, tell me, how do you feel ? Is it still painful ? "
Deciding to inquire about her state, it would really be a mistake to get out if she couldn't fight properly and if they were to cross roads with a monster, after all, she was his unique card, and even if well equiped, she was still a level one based on what was said on her card.
" ... I feel a bit sore, but not painful anymore, thank you for your care for me, master.. "
Her voice turning into a whisper as she kept speaking, it was still understandable, but definitly missed her expressionless, or working tone.
" Don't thank me for that, I'm the reason you were in pain in the first place. "
Of course, he didn't stand still while talking with her, and he was actually done with putting on his clothes, though, since it was a pajama, it really missed a pair of shoes.
" Alright, can you take me to the pond ? I'll wash myself there and then we'll decide on a plan for the day. "
As he spoke, he casually went to grab the box, that was waiting for him since his arrival, at the end of the bed.
It was said to contain clothes and money, the last one seeming more crucial than anything else, even though he haven't saw it yesterday, after everything that happened to him in such a short day, he knew that the book wasn't lying to him.
" Let's see, Inventory. "
Calling the window from the system he was given, he tried to put the box in it, but as expected, it wouldn't take it.
Trying various things, like putting only one clothes against the inventory window or even just the coins he received, it wouldn't take anything in at all, though he had no problems with items coming from the game.
' Well, seems like I don't have much of a choice. '
Because he didn't want to carry it by himself at first, but couldn't let Mariane handle it either as she would be the one to fight in case of an unfortunate encounter, it only let him with the sole option to carry it himself against his will.
Surely, he remembered that there were spacial rings, items that could contain other items for characters that would go on expeditions, but he didn't have one at the time being, and they were particularely pricey in the shop as each ring would allow one more expedition team to go.
It couldn't even be abused since there were a limited number of areas to explore, and each area could only be explored by one team at a time.
" Guess we'll go like that, by the way, where is your gear ? "
Turning around to face her once he was ready, holding the small box under his right arm, he suddenly remembered something as he saw her only wearing the maid outfit and not the combat maid one that came with the affinity levels.
" About that.. "