How the Regressor Loves the Reincarnated

55. Between the Saint and the Apostle (6)

1.

To get straight to the point, the room at the inn we rented was flawless and excellent.

First of all, the size and softness of the bed, and the softness and cleanliness of the duvet were all good enough to receive a passing grade even by noble standards. Still, just in case, I made the bed clean once more with magic.

A statue of Lux was placed in one corner of the room, but if I were to guess, it might have been placed in the direction of the Lumineria Cathedral. We could also see the meticulous consideration to draw the curtains in a circle around them.

“Whoops, for Luke’s sake, I’ll have to close that curtain when I sleep.”

“…Noisy.”

“I think that part of Luke is cute.”

I’m a little angry, but I can’t help but agree with Adele. Of course, that’s what she said at the beginning.

If you wake up in the middle of the night and come face to face with that new statue… Ugh, I feel like goosebumps creeping up all over my body even though I’m just imagining it.

On the other wall was a white stone bathtub made in the shape of a circular tub. I thought it was made of marble, but I’m not sure about that part. First of all, one thing was certain that it was a material suitable for the sensibilities of nobles.

This one, like the new one, was designed to be painted by wrapping a curtain around it, and a little unusual thing is that a faucet protrudes from the top of the bathtub. The button that looks like a restaurant call bell next to it is probably a magic device that can request the bath water the innkeeper said.

Isn’t it such a structure that normally locks the pipe connected to this faucet and opens it only when requested? You could probably say that there’s another button here somewhere that serves to drain the cold water out of the bathtub.

Aside from that, soap, bath salts, and hair softeners were neatly placed on the shelf next to the bathtub. In ordinary commoners’ households, bath salts or hair care products are not even dreamed of, and those who are overflowing with rotten money are items that are used on a daily basis. Of course, both Adele and I fall into this category.

“Hmm… No matter how much money is never a problem for us, I wondered if we were being too extravagant. At this level, it seems that I have done enough to get paid.”

“For those of us who dare to use an entire castle and live separately in a large mansion in the capital, it’s a bit of a luxury to talk about…”

“Luke, you are noisy.”

I’m not sure exactly what quality it is, but it seemed like it could be considered a high-end product if Adele liked it.

Lastly, when I opened the magic-based refrigerator next to the bed, it was filled with various kinds of alcohol and water. It was made up of alcohol.

Overall, if I were to evaluate this room… It’s a filthy expensive luxury room, but you still have enough care to get that kind of money. As it was a place made to devour and extort money from nobles, I liked it quite a bit even from my point of view as a modern person in my previous life.

“Here is everything you need to know in this booklet. The price of alcohol is calculated separately from the price of the room… Drinking water is provided free of charge… No, isn’t it more strange to sell water for a fee when the room is so expensive?”

“…That’s right.”

“Still, I don’t think it’s that bad. I especially like the bed. Whoops… A lot of that too.”

Adele’s tongue, which appeared between her lips as if showing off, wets her pale pink lips, which were otherwise attractive. The moment I unknowingly tried to step her foot towards her Adele, the corners of her eyes curled slightly, creating a desired look.

“Luke, now that we have a lodging, let’s go out to dinner. I know of a good restaurant.”

Unless you’re an idiot, it’s easy to see that Adele deliberately seduced me and pushed me away a step later. If so, should this be considered part of the so-called push and pull?

“…Yes, it is.”

As soon as I showed her willingness to agree with her proposal, Adele tilted her head while muttering, ‘Oh, isn’t this?’ As expected, it was clear that the incident a while ago was to gently stimulate me.

I feel sorry for Adele, so I approach her with all her might. Then, after pushing Adele, who was still blinking her eyes, under her chin, with her hand,

“But, I’m a bit embarrassed, so I can’t go on like this.”

“Eh…?”

I cover Adele’s lips with mine. It was Adele who tried to respond belatedly after lightly running her tongue over the place where her tongue had come and gone a while ago, but it is not for nothing that she says that she gives and receives words in return.

“It’s lethal…”

She stepped back just as quickly as she had strode at her. Adele, who had been awkwardly closing her eyes, opened them belatedly and looked at me. Then she put on a look of deep anguish and pouted her lips.

“I don’t know what you mean. Come on, let’s go quickly.”

I had a hunch that if I stared at that figure for no reason, I might skip tonight, so I hurriedly turned around and opened the door we had entered.

“Let’s see.”

I feel like I heard some frightening words from behind my back, but it’s probably just an illusion. Please, I sincerely hope that it is just my misunderstanding.

2.

After dinner at the restaurant Adele had talked about, we returned to the inn.

The meal itself was quite satisfying enough that it didn’t seem strange at all that Adele said it was okay. The menu is BBQ Beef. Of course, we didn’t call it barbecue here either, and the menu name was just grilled beef.

A bit unusual is that the price is much cheaper than expected. Maybe that’s why, even though it was a bit late for dinner, the inside of the restaurant was close to full.

I ordered the short rib side and Adele ordered her sirloin side. But as we feed each other a bite and do what we do, that distinction quickly disappears.

As there were many people, there were also occasional ones who looked at us, more precisely at Adele, with her sly eyes. Adele must have had her own troubles, since she was the owner of her beauty that would attract attention wherever she went.

However, no humans had livers big enough to come up to us or start a fight, so we were able to finish our meal undisturbed. If I could get close enough to see the crest of my family hanging on the chest of my clothes and the badge proving that I am a first-class wizard belonging to the Mage Tower right next to it, it would have been normal if I had been blown away a long time ago.

“Luke, could you do me a small favor?”

Returning to her room, Adele sat down on the edge of the bathtub as if preparing to take a bath. And when I heard those words, I felt an ominous feeling in her for some reason.

“…Listen to what you are asking.”

“I want to take a bath help from Luke.”

“I will refuse.”

“Hmm…”

“What kind of excitement is it? You have to say something that makes sense.”

Shoot ah-

Looking at the faucet where hot water suddenly started pouring out, I realized that what Adele had just said to me was 100% sincere.

“No, I really don’t think so. Whatever you think of me, I will do that even if you ask me.”

Apart from not being able to eat even if given, he refuses because he knows that he will not be able to tolerate it. For female aristocrats in this world, virginity before marriage is not simply symbolic, but it is an element that must be observed in order to receive the blessings of God given to the bride and groom under the leadership of the priest at the wedding ceremony.

Even if the groom himself took her virgin, she has no way of making sure the fact, unless the bride is chaste at her wedding.

Anecdotes of those who were disgraced because they could not keep this virginity before marriage at the wedding ceremony and did not receive the blessing properly were famous. There are fewer and fewer such people over time, and it is safe to say that there are very few cases where this part is violated these days.

“I know… That’s why it’s harder.”

Seeing Adele whining like that, she is very slightly shaken. Wouldn’t I be able to endure it somehow? I hope I can’t be that patient.

But the thought forced her to straighten her slash the moment she gave Adele her gaze. I can never stand it. And consequent disgrace in the social world. The label of Adele as a slut who can’t keep her virginity before marriage.

This can never happen.

“…It’s a little bit too much to attend to the bath, and I can wash your hair if it’s your hair.”

“…!”

At my best concession, Adele nodded her head with her eyes shining. To be loved by someone like this is a strange thing indeed.

“Instead of that, what is that? Be sure to release the bath salt. Otherwise, I might really not be able to stand it.”

That was my mistake for not properly judging which one would be more painful, the obvious or the subtly visible.

“Luke…? Hey, you can come in now.”

It was about five minutes later when Adele, who had finished her preparations by herself with her curtains drawn, called me.

She tried to ignore the frantic thumping of her heart as she cautiously opened her curtains.

The first thing that caught my eye was Adele’s light pink hair as she turned her back towards me. Her hair is still fresh because it hasn’t been wet yet, and the color stands out even more against the bathtub full of white foam.

If someone asked me what my favorite color was, I would have answered black or white until I met Adele. Because the unique style created by the contrast of black and white was a kind that could not be replicated in any other color.

But if you ask me that question now, my answer will be completely different from before.

Her favorite color is the blue color that makes up Adele’s eyes, which seems to contain the clear blue sky. The second favorite color is a light pink like Adele’s hair, which is a bit unusual, but just as lovely.

Now, Adele was so precious that I couldn’t leave it out in my life anymore, and occupied a big place in my heart.

With awkward steps, she walks up behind her and magically creates a small chair for me to sit on. But from that spot, I could see the whole bathtub in plain view. Adele’s pale breasts, which had a presence that could not be completely covered by the bubbles floating all over her bathtub, were showing off their majesty.

She hurriedly closed her eyes and sat down in her chair, but at that moment, the image of her in my retina seemed to be something I would never forget for the rest of my life. As I take a few deep breaths and calm myself down, Adele’s voice tinged with laughter pierces my ears.

“Hehe… How is it, have you changed your mind? If it’s Luke, I’d be okay with marrying him right now.”

“…Autumn.”

“Huh?”

“Until then. Let’s just wait until autumn.”

“Uh, huh? Now, hold on. Luke…?”

“Why? Do you not like it?”

“…No, good.”

While I could sense her intent to seduce me, her voice changed to that of a shy girl. He thought carefully as he ran his hand through her hair.

I haven’t even finished my engagement ring properly yet, so what will I do with my wedding ring?