Chapter 334 – 334 – Relationship Counseling!
“This might be rude to say, but Rent is our precious son. And you all are thinking of becoming my daughters-in-law, right? If so, I’d like to know how my daughters-in-law grew up, even if it’s just a brief overview.”
I understand Mother’s words.
Even if her son loves them, as they’re becoming family, she needs to know to some extent what kind of background they have.
After that, Elsie, Noah, and Ninya started talking in that order.
Elsie said she grew up as an orphan in a temple, and Noah, like Elsie, grew up as an orphan in an orphanage in Pland.
Ninya said she was born when her mother, who owned a succubus brothel, had an affair with an elf customer… and that she had been working as both an adventurer and a prostitute until now.
“Oh, of course, I also have the habits of an elf, so I offered my virginity to Rent, Mother.”
“Oh, is that so?”
It seemed that Ninya’s story was shocking to Mother.
But that didn’t mean she called Ninya dirty or told her to break up with Rent.
And… next, it was my turn.
Come to think of it, I hadn’t even revealed my birth to Rent yet.
He only knows that I’m a genius and entered the magic academy at a young age.
…If I were to tell anyone, it should be Rent first…
But right now, gaining Mother’s trust is the most important thing.
I slowly began to tell my story.
“First of all… my name is Tikia. Tikia Tiberion. I was a noble in the magic city.”
“Huh!? T-Tikia, you were a noble?”
“I was a noble, Elsie. I’m not a noble now.”
“Oh… did something happen?”
“If you call it something… yes. I lived like a normal noble until I was ten. Well, even though we were nobles, our family wasn’t that powerful, so we just lived a little more affluent life than commoners. When I was about ten, my family incurred a large debt.
My parents tried to sell me to a perverted noble who liked to sexually abuse young children to pay off the debt.”
“What!? They tried to sell their child?!”
Mother was very surprised.
No, looking at her face, she even looked angry.
That kind of reaction… I wasn’t used to it.
Even if I wasn’t her own child, seeing an adult get so angry after hearing my story… I wasn’t used to it.
“My biological parents did adore me. But it was more like they were looking at a cute pet rather than a child. So they just thought I would be adored over there and were smiling brightly at the money they would receive.”
“…So what happened?”
Noah looked at me seriously.
…This is the first time I’ve seen Noah’s serious expression.
Is she worried about me?
If so… I would be really happy.
“Fortunately, my master happened to see me passing by at that time. She said she didn’t want my talent to be wasted by being sold to a perverted noble because I had an incredible magical talent. So she paid twice the amount the perverted noble was going to pay and bought me.”
“Phew… that’s a relief.”
“Tikia, did that magic master have any weird fetishes?”
“No, my master is just a perverted old woman who likes mature women. She’s probably still happily visiting brothels every day. Anyway, after being taken in by my master, I learned magic…
I lived taking care of my clumsy master. After learning magic to some extent from my master, I entered the magic academy at around 12 years old.”
“Wow, you entered at that age?”
“Hehe, it’s not for nothing that I’m a genius magical girl, Noah. Well… my life at the magic academy wasn’t very enjoyable. It was good for learning knowledge, but there were only people who were jealous of my talent… ahem, and the professors were only interested in the results of the magic I used.”
That was close.
I almost used harsh words like “bastards” in front of Mother.
“Well… after graduating, I kept taking care of my master, and time passed… I came to Pland, met Rent… and… fell in love and started dating. Ah, that’s the end of my story.”
When my story ended, Mother slowly approached me and then…
She hugged me tightly!
“M-Mother?!”
Mother patted my head.
“You must have had a hard time…”
“N-No, it’s okay. I have Rent and everyone now, and I’m happy…”
“Still, being abandoned by your parents is still a big wound.”
“That’s…”
It would be a lie to say it wasn’t.
Now I can judge that I was loved like a pet, but until then, I really… truly thought I was loved by my biological parents and was happy.
My biological mother and father always said I was cute.
I liked the two people who said I was cute.
But… the way they tried to sell me without hesitation after incurring debt… I still can’t forget it.
Is that why…
Every time I pass by a harmonious family on the street.
And when I see Rent and his parents getting along so well today, I can’t help but think… I’m envious.
When I see such scenes, I think a little.
I also… want to have a family like that.
Mother’s embrace was so warm.
“Tikia, you’re our daughter-in-law now, so you’re like family to me. So, if you want to be spoiled, feel free to be spoiled anytime.”
“M-Mother, I’m 23 years old. T-That’s a bit…”
“Even adults want to be spoiled sometimes. Okay?”
A warm embrace.
Kind words.
Things I wasn’t used to.
Is that why I said something I wouldn’t normally say?
“…Then, can I try calling you Mom once?”
“Of course. Tikia, you’re already like our daughter.”
Those words wrapped around my heart warmly, and tears started to well up in my eyes.
I hugged Mother tightly and… buried my face in her embrace and said.
“Mom…”
“Yes, my cute daughter.”
For five minutes… Mother hugged me gently and stroked me.
And…
“Aaaaaaaah…!!!”
When I came to my senses, I covered my face with my hands in shame and squatted down.
“I’m so embarrassed…!!!!”
“What are you embarrassed about, Tikia~? I’m jealous, you know? You’re already receiving Mother’s love~ you, you.”
“D-Don’t tease me, Noah!”
“Maybe, Noah wants a hug too? Come here!”
She opened her arms wide.
“Oh? Really? Yay! Mother~!”
Noah happily hugged Mother.
“…Oh, it’s a different kind of comfort than when I hugged Rent. It feels so cozy.”
“Is that so?”
Elsie glanced at Mother and asked.
“…U-Um, Mother. C-Could you hug me too?”
“Of course. Come here.”
“…Yes!”
“Ah, then I’ll move.”
As Noah moved away, Elsie immediately hugged Mother.
“It feels similar to Rent. It’s very comfortable.”
“Does Rent hug you often like this?”
“Yes. He always whispers love in my ear while hugging me. Hehehe♡”
“Our son is really… I didn’t know he was like that.”
“Moo~ther♪”
Ninya hugged Elsie and Mother at the same time.
“Oh my, my daughters-in-law, were you all so lacking in affection?”
“We get plenty of affection from Rent, so it’s okay! But we also want to receive Mother’s affection♪”
“Tiki~a♪”
Noah suddenly picked me up.
“Whoa! W-What, Noah! Why are you hugging me all of a sudden!”
“Hehehe, I’ll give you as much affection as Mother gave me!”
“N-No, thanks!”
“There’s no right to refuse!”
Noah rubbed her cheek against mine a lot.
After that, we talked about various things with Mother harmoniously.
The main topic was our sweet stories with Rent…
I’ve only been dating Rent for six days, so I didn’t have much to say, which made me feel a bit awkward.
…I should go on a date with Rent as soon as I get back.
“Ah, come to think of it, you said there are two more of our son’s daughters-in-law in Pland, right? What are they like?”
“Ah…”
“That’s…”
When Miranda and Tina’s names came up, Elsie and Noah trailed off.
…Certainly, it’s hard to bring up to Mother that he’s dating not only Tina but also her mother, Miranda…
It’s very difficult to say, “My son also took a widow!”
But there was someone here who wasn’t bothered by that.
“It’s Miranda, who runs the inn we’re currently staying at, and her daughter, Tina♪”
“…What?”
“Ah, but it’s not like Rent abducted them or anything. Miranda lost her husband 15 years ago. We’re all very close now, Mother.”
“N-No, wait a minute, Ninya, does that mean… our son made a mother and daughter from one family… his lovers at the same time?”
Ninya stepped away from Mother for a moment and clapped her hands.
“Yes! Isn’t Rent really charming and capable? But it’s not like Rent made the first move. Everyone likes Rent so much and he’s so charming that Rent accepted them.”
“…”
Mother’s kind and bright expression hardened.
Elsie, who was in Mother’s arms, also carefully slipped out of her embrace.
It was then.
“I’m back.”
Rent came back.
Ah! Why at this timing!
“Mom, did you have a good talk with everyone?”
“…Son.”
“Yeah.”
“Come here.”
“Yes.”
Rent walked up to Mother.
Mother smiled and said to Rent.
“I had a very good talk with our daughters-in-law~? After hearing their stories, I thought our son was very capable~.”
“Oh? Really? Ahaha, I’m embarrassed.”
Rent! Don’t be embarrassed! It’ll only make her angrier!
“Yes, yes, our son is very capable~… Making a widow and her daughter his women at the same time.”
“Ah…”
Rent turned to look at us for a moment.
Ninya was smiling brightly, and Noah, Elsie, and I couldn’t help but avoid his gaze.
“Ah… yeah, that’s how it happened, Mom. But I really… really love everyone. I’ll definitely take responsibility and make them happy.”
“Yes, yes, what kind of son is our son? Of course, you have to take responsibility. If you don’t, you’ll be dead by your mother’s hand.”
“Yes.”
“But~ but still, son. I believe in you, but my heart is not in a good state right now, you understand, right?”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Okay~ then, what should we do from now on?”
“Please wait a moment.”
After saying that, Rent went outside for a moment and then came back inside with a broom.
“Here you go.”
“Good, our son. You’re quick on the uptake. Rent.”
“Yes.”
“Get down.”
“Yes!”
Rent immediately put his hands on the ground, raised his butt high, and got down.
“Hoo, I know our son didn’t do anything wrong, but you understand, right?”
“Of course!”
“Okay, let’s just do it once, just once… hoo…”
And Mother raised the broom high and strongly struck Rent’s butt.
“You, you womanizer!!! How many women do you plan to make!!!”
Whack!
“I’m sorry!”
As she said, she only hit him once, and Mother put down the broom and said to Rent.
“Get up, son.”
“Yes.”
Rent got up.
“…Hoo, bring that Miranda and Tina next time, okay?”
“Yes, Mom.”
“Put the broom away!”
“Yes!”
Rent took the broom and went outside again.
Then Elsie said to Mother.
“U-Um… M-Mother?”
“Yes? What is it, Elsie?”
“A-Are you okay?”
“…Honestly, my heart is still troubled. But everyone agreed and is happy to be with Rent, so what more can I say? Everyone is happy.”
And Mother looked at us one by one and said.
“If Rent makes you sad, tell me next time you come. I’ll give him a good scolding.”
Noah raised her thumb towards Mother and said.
“Wow, Mother is so cool! Hehe, but Rent will never make us sad, so don’t worry!”
“Hehe, that’s right. There’s nothing for Mother to worry about.”
“Sigh… really, how did our son meet such good daughters-in-law…?”
…At this time, I couldn’t say it.
That probably… there will be one more daughter-in-law in the future.
