Chapter 680 The Two Of Them In Distress ▲
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
(Martina’s POV)
”Hey, Craig! You can’t go over there!”
Craig, the mischievous kid, was running like the wind through the second-floor corridor of the Clan house. I, Martina, was chasing after him, trying to catch my breath.
(Is he going back to the house?)
The East Wing is where Mr. Gorge, AsuAsu, and AriAri’s families live. Of course, KaoKao and Craig live there too.
I finally caught Craig in front of the heavy wooden door of the East Wing, panting. When I picked him up, Craig smiled brightly with sparkling eyes.
”Geez, Craig. You surprised me, you know.”
As I said this, I ruffled his soft red hair. At that moment, I heard a faint sound from beyond the door. Someone was there.
My Thief instincts kicked in, and I couldn’t help but eavesdrop. Then, a muffled voice reached my ears.
”Ah♡ No, Mr. Gorge… you still have work left to do…”
The voice was sweet and flustered, belonging to AriAri. Following that, a low and passionate voice, presumably Mr. Gorge, echoed.
”Please, Ariane. I’m feeling all worked up, and I can’t calm down…”
”Mmm…♡ D-Don’t touch me there♡ No♡ That’s not allowed…”
(G-Gorge and… AriAri!?)
For a moment, my mind went blank. Hot blood rushed to my cheeks, and my heart thumped loudly. The intimate whispers of the two created a sweet atmosphere.
It was a voice only I could hear, but if Craig heard it… no, it would definitely be bad for his education! I quickly picked up Craig and rushed towards the main building.
”Alright, Craig. Let’s play in the main building.”
I whispered softly in Craig’s ear, and he clung to my chest with innocent laughter. As the presence behind the door faded away, my heart was still racing and unsettled.
* * *
Tonight’s dinner was lively, with everyone from the Clan house gathered for the first time in a while. The long table was filled with the smell of freshly baked bread, the steam of stew, and colorful vegetable and meat dishes.
Not only the usual family members but also Ms. Gargantua’s calm smile, Mr. Hernando’s loud laughter, and Mr. Esperanza’s lively chatter filled the dining hall. The rookies, Thief MirMir and EmaEma, were whispering and giggling next to each other…
After the meal, everyone was chatting and laughing in the dining hall. But I quickly stood up and decided to head to my room.
Because… I couldn’t shake off the events of that evening from my mind.
(Mr. Gorge and AriAri’s… that voice…)
From the moment I overheard the two of them, my heart had been restless. The hot impulse I had suppressed was swirling deep within my chest.
I wish I could ask Big Brother Hiroya for help… but he would probably be spending the night with Big Sis Kazumi and Sis Rena. It’s an important time before he leaves for a week.
(Tonight, I guess I have to manage on my own…)
When I opened the door to my room, a faint scent of Elf incense wafted through the air. After taking off my clothes and sitting on the bed in my underwear, I let out a deep breath. My heart was still racing.
* * *
(Noriss’ POV)
(Maybe I should… go to a brothel…)
From the balcony on the second floor of the Clan house, I was captivated by such thrilling thoughts while gazing at the night pasture stretching south of Raetia. In the distance, cows lowed softly, and the sweet scent of grass was carried by the spring night breeze, gently brushing against my cheek.
Under the twinkling starry sky, I couldn’t help but sigh. Such a small sound echoed loudly in the quiet night, stirring my heart.
After finishing dinner, I left behind the laughter and clattering dishes in the dining hall and tried to return to the house I shared with Lotta in the west wing, but Lotta seemed busy with the cleanup.
In the Clan house, men get to bathe first after dinner. I had prepared to go to the bath with my change of clothes and towel, but for some reason, I ended up here, staring blankly into the night darkness.
(I need to go to the bath…)
The towel and change of clothes I placed at my feet are shimmering in the moonlight. But my mind is far from that. Something hot is swirling deep in my chest, making me restless.
Yes, I haven’t been able to do anything intimate with Lotta for a long time. But that’s unavoidable. After all, Lotta is carrying our baby.
Even so, Lotta understands my feelings. She gently comforts me with her soft chest and warm lips. However, just that lately feels somewhat insufficient.
There was a time when Mr. Gorge and Mr. Toldo saw me like this and invited me to a brothel with smirks. “Holding back is bad for your health. You’ll feel refreshed in one night!” they said.
But when I remembered Lotta’s smile, my chest ached, and I felt embarrassed, so I turned them down. …Looking back at the commotion afterward, I was relieved I didn’t go.
But I want to do something about this restlessness. If possible, I want to hug Lotta tightly and melt into her warmth. But that’s impossible right now…
(Should I just ask Lotta if it’s okay to go to the brothel…?)
Such foolish thoughts flash through my mind, but I quickly shake my head to dispel them. Just remembering Lotta’s sharp gaze, that jealous look sends a chill down my spine. She would never allow me to do anything intimate with a woman from the brothel.
”Haah…”
This time, a heavy sigh escaped me. The moment it floated away into the night sky, I heard a small rustling sound behind me. It was a quiet sound, like fabric rubbing together.
(Ah, over there… Ms. Martina’s room?)
The window next to the greenhouse facing the balcony. It’s closed with curtains, but a little orange light is leaking through a small gap.
I know I shouldn’t peek. I know that, yet my feet moved on their own toward the window. My heart was pounding loudly, and my throat felt parched.
(──!?)
The moment I quietly peeked through the tiny gap in the curtain, my breath caught in my throat. In the dimly lit room, everything was crystal clear to me, a thief with night vision.
Ms. Martina was lying on the bed, wearing only thin underwear. But she wasn’t sleeping. Her lower body was slowly writhing, and her hands seemed to be… touching that, hidden place.
”…Big brother Hiroya…♡”
A soft, sweet voice gently reached my ears.
It was Ms. Martina. She had called out Mr. Hiroya’s name.
But… for some reason, the sweetness in her voice made my whole body jolt.
Under the pale moonlight, Ms. Martina’s curvy figure shimmered faintly in white. It looked almost unreal, like something out of a dream. Each time her graceful silhouette shifted slightly, I found myself unable to look away.
(Ms. Martina… Is this really happening?)
She was someone I had always admired. Kind, gentle, and calm like a breeze—and yet when she moved as a thief, her elegance became something bold and captivating. That was the Martina I knew. And yet, the sight before me now felt like it belonged to a completely different world.
Alone in the quiet room, she sat on her bed, her figure still and focused. Her expression was filled with something personal, something I couldn’t quite understand. And in her hand was a magic tool—likely one of those adult-use types I’d heard whispers about.
Her body trembled slightly, reacting to sensations only she could feel. The bed creaked softly under her, the sound tiny but sharp, echoing far too loudly in the silence of the night. And each small sound felt like a ripple hitting my chest, stirring something I wasn’t prepared to face.
”Mm… ah…”
Her voice broke the stillness.
It was sweet. Yet, it carried a quiet strain, as though she were lost in some deep emotion. Hearing it tightened something inside me. My hands, before I realized it, had clenched at my sides. My breath caught in my throat, and heat rushed up to my face.
That magic tool in her hand moved with quiet precision, touching lightly over her clothes. It wasn’t meant for anyone to see—but somehow, to me, it looked like she was calling out. Like she was showing me something she couldn’t say out loud.
Her chestnut hair, damp with sweat, clung to her neck. When the moonlight hit it just right, it gave off a soft, glimmering sheen. My breathing turned shallow. My head was a storm of confusion, and my thoughts refused to settle.
I felt like I was being swallowed whole by her presence.
And yet, I couldn’t turn away.
Notes:
• KaoKao – Kaoru. Asuka’s daughter.
• Ariane – Gorge’s another wife.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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