Chapter 62 – Frustration
Lorraine is basically a sincere person.
And that came from a sense of responsibility towards family and territory.
As the eldest daughter, she must take her father’s place and protect everyone.
With that in mind, she has been practicing hard.
But recently she had been thinking about this.
‘Do you really need me here?’
Due to repeated misunderstandings, her younger sister does not rely on her.
Rather, I often consulted with a new teacher I met, namely Hyunwoo, and asked for advice.
This, she thought, was a joy for her sister.
‘It’s better than me as a swordsman, and Hyunwoo as a wizard will be much more helpful.’
She thought that was enough.
She believed that she could protect the territory with her swordsmanship and that it would be helpful to everyone in the future.
And she saw it.
He was a werewolf who couldn’t do anything just because he left his sword behind.
The sight of Hyunwoo easily catching it with just one kick.
‘Ah…’
If she had been very ignorant of the radish, she would have been fine.
However, she was a woman who devoted almost her entire life to swordsmanship.
That’s why she recognized it the moment she saw it.
The vast difference between Hyunwoo and himself.
‘You really are strong.’
This much, even excluding magic, which is not his field.
So how strong is Hyunwoo, who can even use magic?
She felt like she was a frog in a well.
I wondered if she was conceited about using a sword in her territory.
At the same time, she realized reality.
She is not a dependable older sister, and even protecting her territory is impossible.
What on earth has she been running so hard for?
‘If only I… Had been a little stronger.’
Lorraine looked at her empty hands.
She suddenly wanted to practice swordsmanship fiercely.
But this wasn’t enough.
You don’t have much time for yourself.
Even now, it is blocked by a wall.
I wanted to reach a higher level even a little faster.
So what should we do to do that?
Who should I ask how to do that?
‘Someone stronger than me.’
Lorraine’s eyes naturally turned to Hyunwoo.
And then I realized.
Unable to protect anything, she now has no choice but to rely on him.
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I spoke frankly to Lorraine.
It is true that she watched during sword sparring.
Lorraine wasn’t particularly upset about that.
In fact, he went so far as to thank me for his consideration.
‘The bowl is big.’
It’s because I’m not the type to do that in the first place, and I understand why I did that.
Of course, that didn’t completely hide his sullen appearance.
‘It’s kind of cute too.’
An older beauty. There was something strange about the weakened appearance of a cold woman like Lorraine.
Anyway, after taking the startled child home, we reported what had happened to Priscilla.
“A werewolf appeared?”
“Yes, Hyunwoo killed the one that suddenly jumped out of the forest.”
“Are you hurt by any chance? “I’ll call a doctor right away…!”
“Are you okay. When it comes to treatment, Hyunwoo provided enough. It would be better to notify the territory sooner and dispatch an investigator. “Because there might be a bunch of monsters.”
“…Okay, I’ll call the soldiers right away and have them form a search party.”
After finishing the report, we left the lord’s office.
Once this is known, the rest is up to the soldiers.
Of course, if we get to the subjugation stage, our strength will be needed.
The first thing to do was to conduct a search to determine the exact condition.
Well, since I had something to use, I didn’t want to go out of my way to subdue them.
“Hey, are you okay for a moment?”
Then, as expected, Lorraine called me.
Although she was still a little lethargic, her eyes were shining indescribably.
She is a face that clearly knows what to do.
“What do you think about this werewolf?”
“If it was just an accidental accident, that’s fortunate. If it’s a group incident, we need to deal with it quickly before more victims emerge.”
“Are they forming a group?”
“Maybe so.”
Although I said probably, I answered with almost certainty.
“Werewolves are monsters that move in groups and are good at hunting.”
“Yes, and because of its high intelligence, it can also avoid people.”
“The fact that such a guy came to the front of the village means that there are quite a few of them.”
Looking at her nodding, it seems like Lorraine had roughly guessed it as well.
Asking me questions was a process of confirming one’s own knowledge through someone with a lot of experience.
“No matter where you go, there will be their base not far away.”
“…It’s going to be a pretty tough battle.”
“It would be nice if we could subdue it safely. Depending on the number, there is bound to be damage.”
The Armeina family is not a very wealthy fiefdom.
The training seems to have gone well, but the skills of each soldier may not be that high.
Lorraine pondered something and then opened her mouth.
“Can I ask one question?”
“Yes, anything.”
“How can I…Be strong like you?”
The scene I saw earlier seems to have been firmly embedded in my mind.
Moreover, the current situation was like that.
In order to protect the territory, we need at least one more person with strong military power.
He must have decided that his current skills are not enough.
I said with a bitter smile.
“This is a question that is difficult to answer easily.”
“Anything is okay. “No matter what kind of training you have done.”
“When it comes to training, I think the current Lorraine is enough.”
Indeed, Lorraine is strong enough now.
Probably a decent knight would easily win.
However, the reason she felt depressed was because the person she was comparing herself to was me.
Compared to me, even a fairly strong person has no choice but to give up.
I wonder if there really are any battle wizards.
“So, if you’re really stuck, it might be a good idea to lightly change your method.”
“Change your method?”
“Contrary to how hard you worked, you could take a rest, try using a different weapon for a change, or get that massage I mentioned.”
“Will that massage… Take effect quickly?”
As if she had asked with this in mind, Lorraine immediately showed interest in the massage.
“If the effect comes immediately, that will be the only way. “It literally releases your body and magical power.”
“Hmm.”
Lorraine now looked truly conflicted.
Considering the chilly appearance of the first day, this is truly a huge improvement.
I decided to pull it slightly at this point.
“If you feel sorry for me, it’s okay. “I actually welcome it.”
“No, not just that…”
“Yes? “Then is there any other reason?”
I asked that on purpose, knowing everything.
People with a personality like Lorraine feel more at ease when they make sure to make and break relationships.
Conversely, if you have received something, you must repay it in order to face the other person on equal terms.
Now, my life has been saved from a werewolf.
In such a situation, there is no way I could say outright, ‘I was wondering if it would be okay if I let you touch my body.’
‘Well, it is true that I have lustful feelings.’
As I said before, Lorraine doesn’t particularly suspect me.
The hesitation is only due to her personality.
And that worry can always be overtaken by a greater will.
I am a person who can really easily instigate that.
“If it’s not more important than reishi…I’d like to recommend a massage.”
My words were decisive.
The hesitation disappeared from Lorraine’s expression, and a sense of responsibility gradually took over.
“If you do that…You’ll really become stronger, right?”
“I can’t say for sure. Still, it will be worth it just to warm up your body.”
The desire to become stronger.
Responsibility to protect the territory.
All feelings that were created by oneself, not forced by anyone else.
All of that pushed Lorraine’s back.
“Then can I ask you a favor?”
“Sure. Ah, but since this is our first time, shall we start off lightly?”
“Uh? Foot?”
“If you do it right away, your body may not receive it. It’s a good idea to start with your feet as a warm-up exercise. “There is a lot of blood collected in the feet.”
“Well, you still touched my feet… I’m so sorry.”
“I said it’s okay. “Think of it as going to the hospital and getting a checkup.”
Lorraine blushed and nodded her head.
Still, she felt embarrassed about her bare feet, so she said she would wash them clean first.
It took quite a while as she waited quietly.
When she came back she smelled slightly of soap.
“…You waited a long time, right?”
“You don’t have to wash so hard.”
“Ta, you might smell like sweat.”
“We worked out and sweated every day, and now you care about that?”
“…It’s different from that.”
Lorraine blushed and tilted her head slightly to the side.
Is it really that embarrassing to even let her touch her bare feet?
Of course, she decided to take this to mean that even such a woman was allowed to touch her body.
‘You use your sword so swiftly, but you deal with these issues in a feminine way.’
Of course, the gap felt more attractive.
It is certain that she is at least a virgin who rarely talks to other men.
“Then please sit comfortably here.”
“Huh.”
Lorraine sat down on her bed and carefully put her feet out.
‘How can a person have pretty feet?’
It’s not easy for her feet to be damaged if she runs like that.
Lorraine had beautiful feet and smooth skin.
All I can say about this is that she is truly born with it.
She was on the verge of developing a foot fetish that she never had before.
“What’s the matter?”
“No, she was thinking about where to touch her. “Then shall we begin?”
Lorraine nodded her head, and I nudged her foot.
And at the same time.
“Ah…!”
A very feminine and lewd moan came out.
When she looked up, she saw Lorraine covering her mouth, her face bright red.
