Chương 73: Chapter 61. Final Actions

Press..." master..." I awoke to Anna placing her hand on my forehead as she called me Master quietly. When I had finished a breakfast of savory rice porridge, Anna informed me that I couldn't train early in the morning today. Instead, Warrick and Aqua wanted to speak to me about a few things and it would take some time. I wondered what it could be about as Anna was asked to go with the other girls to train and I was made to go to the private office of Warrick. Knock! Knock! Knock!

I knocked on the door and was greeted by Trish. She escorted me to Warrick and Aqua who were currently sitting at the desk in the middle of the room. Warrick was in his regular seat where he would work, I assume at least? Aqua was sitting as if she was a visitor. I took my seat next to Aqua and Trish went to Aqua's side where she would usually be found at. After a few moments, Warrick began to speak to me." John, good morning! How are you feeling today?"" I feel okay, I slept pretty good last night.

And the breakfast Anna made me was delicious." Trish smiled at my praise of Anna. If I recall correctly, she taught her before Anna became my Maid. Seems she's happy that a former student was praised. As I was thinking about how great a Chef Anna was, Warrick replied to me." Good! Good! I bet you're wondering why we called you, right? There are 2 reasons in all. The first one is that Aqua and I wanted to know how you feel about Sarah."" I..." * Creak!" Everyone began to look at me with serious faces.

As I was about to verbalize my emotions and plans for what I'll do after defeating the Hero. The office door was quickly opened. Tommy had entered the room and began to speak in a casual manner." Good morning, everyone! Sorry I'm late. I was studying up on some of the more technical aspects of Governance and slept a bit late! Have I missed anything?" Aqua in a cheerful tone began to answer her son." Tom! You made it just in time! John was about to answer the first question! Here, pull up a chair!"

Tommy grabbed a chair and sat in between Aqua and I. I noticed that he looked quite tired. It must be from working so hard to cover for his parents. I should apologize when I have the opportunity. Before long, everyone began to look to me for my answer. I decided to just be honest." The way I feel about Sarah was what you asked me, right?" Warrick nodded and his face was quite serious as well. I continued on.

"Well, I was confused for a while... About how to feel about her. I've never had a girl ever be so affectionate with me before, so I was confused for a long time. However, after she was taken by that person in the robe. I..." I ruminated on that day. I remember the hands of the mob stopping me from saving her. I remembered how badly I wanted to destroy that man in a robe. Aqua spoke with a sense of urgency. / Woosh! / Rumble!" John! Calm down! Your mana is running rampant." Seems my mana was leaking?

It felt darker than usual for some reason? It seems my bloodlust was influencing my mana in a more malicious way than usual. I felt this feeling during that day as well. I think it influenced me to on that day... When I killed those guards, I barely felt a change in my breathing. If Cynthia didn't bring it up, I doubt I'd have even thought of it. I calmed myself before speaking." I apologize for that." Everyone seemed to accept my apology. Aqua began to speak."

To think in only 3 months, you're already able to summon such thick and heavy mana. John, you've really been diligent in your Tempering, haven't you?"" Every day, come rain or shine, Aqua. Granted, it seems I need to be in better control of my emotions. I was thinking about when Sarah was taken, and it just... Ran wild." Once everything was calm, I began to continue my thoughts." Continuing on... When she was taken. All I thought about was getting her back. I was impatient and took risks to go as fast as possible.

And the only reason I can find that I did all of that was because I want Sarah by my side always." I felt my face heating up. And while I was trying to cool off, everyone reacted with a smile, even Trish to my surprise. Warrick began to speak with a relived expression." Good! Good! I've been so worried since the time limit was coming up!"" Time limit?" I repeated what Warrick said in confusion. He looked confused at me." Warrick, what do you mean about a time limit?"

Warrick had a look of understanding and began to answer me." Back after we Betrothed you both together. Sarah explained to Aqua and I how she said she would make you fall for her in 3 months."" Oh yeah! She did say that! Seems she kept her word."" It seems he didn't even remember the time limit. Maybe we could have played the slow game after all, My Love?" Aqua seemed to have thought about roads less traveled. Regardless, I decided to also explain my plans moving forward.

This includes a certain Maid-shaped bomb I was about to drop. Here goes nothing... Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author's preferred platform and support their work!" Continuing again. I plan on confessing and proposing formally to Sarah. As soon as I defeat the Hero. So I can put my past fully behind me. I hope you all can respect this."" That's great, John! By all means, focus on The Hero for now! We can schedule the Ceremony in the months after!"

Aqua exploded in joy as she replied for both her and Warrick. I hate to break it out now, but, I guess it's better to rip the band-aid clean off." I also plan on Marrying Anna!"" What!" Trish responded to my words first. Everyone else were quite shocked at her outburst." What do you mean "you'll marry Anna"!? Is Sarah not enough for you!?" Trish questioned me. It seems that she thought I did something wrong. Well, I suppose in a way I did, by making another girl fall for me while I already had an Official Fiancé.

I again decided to be just completely honest." Well, somehow Anna fell for me in the first month that she was assigned to me. From there, there were moments where I saw her as a Woman instead of a Maid. I spoke to Sarah about this and about how guilty I felt about it. She and I both came to a decision together. Sarah had terms for the way this all would work. When Anna was explained the terms, she agreed to them. So, after I confess to Sarah, I plan on confessing to Anna as well.

And seeing as how everything has ended up, I'd also like to visit Anna's family to ask them for their permission for her hand in Marriage."" I can't believe this! How could you think that we would believe this!?" Trish was angry, perhaps this method would prove ineffective in explaining this? As I looked at Trish, I began to ask a simple question." Would you like to summon Sarah and Anna? So they can explain it as well?" Trish looked to Aqua and Warrick. Wait a minute! They don't even look surprised.

I spoke to them." You both knew already?" They both looked at both Trish and I. Aqua began to speak to Trish." Trish, you can calm down. I already gave permission to Sarah and Anna about this topic."" What!?"" What!?" Both Trish and I spoke in unison. We both looked at each other and Trish scowled at me. Aqua began to speak again." Now, now, Trish! Why do you dislike him so much? John has done nothing but right by us. I think it's time to get to the bottom of this!" Aqua began to smile.

Oh boy, she wants to play "talk show host", I can feel it. Aqua saw that Trish was fidgeting as if she didn't want to speak." Do I have to Order you, Trish?" Warrick spoke this time, a little annoyed it seemed. Trish began to shake from that. It seems she fears her King. I don't hate Trish. I'm confused at her reactions to me, but I don't think that's any reason to gang up on her." Guys, if she doesn't like me, it's fine. It's not like she's outwardly malicious to me.

She obviously just cares about Sarah and Anna's Wellbeing. You both don't have to force her to say anything. I think it will be easier if we just bring Sarah her so she and Anna can explain their perspectives."" That's my biggest problem with you!"" What?" Trish exploded at me." That attitude! You help anyone who even shows the tiniest bit of being in trouble! Because of that, you don't think about yourself! Even after everyone has warned you, you still choose to do it!

From trying to protect Sarah when she was attacked by Peter, to running ahead without telling anyone about Sarah being kidnapped! You went through so much and exhausted yourself so much, that you passed out from Mana Exhaustion! The worst of it all, is the fact those kinds of actions cause Women to fall for you! Case... In... Point... Anna! There's no doubt in my mind that you said or did something out of the ordinary to cause Anna to fall for you! And instead of learning from any of this, you continue to do it!

How do you think Sarah will feel if 10 Noblewomen show up demanding you to take "Responsibility"!? Or even worse, you cause a Family Member of Sarah or Anna to fall for you!" She had tears in her eyes as she spoke. She turned away from me and jumped into Aqua's embrace. I was shocked by her speech." Well... About that... I've already promised to stop doing such reckless actions when I came back from rescuing Sarah.

But yes, I suppose that I haven't thought about the effect my attitude and personality would have on Women. I think Sarah had already thought this through though. Since, when she explained the terms of this Polygamous Marriage to me, she mentioned a maximum number of Wives besides her. And they both agreed on a limit of 8 Wives in total. I plan on keeping the rule that she set. Also... Thank you for caring about us so much, Trish." She flinched at the end there. I think now she's just embarrassed.

Aqua spoke in a chilling tone." That girl, she added a rule like that, did she?" Aqua seemed to be producing an ice-cold chill from her body. It seems she didn't think Sarah would allow more Wives besides Anna. I get the feeling we all are going to be lectured about it. Granted, in the end, it is Our Relationship. So, it will be our decision about what we do. Time passed, everyone calmed down, except for Tommy. He seemed to be amazed about everything going on. To break the silence, Warrick began to speak."

Well, this works out well I suppose... Let's move on for now. The 2nd subject I wanted to ask you about was, what did you want to do with the Hero Party, John? To be honest with you, John. If you weren't here, Aqua and I would just slaughter them for attempting to take the lives of ourselves and the People of Diablos. But for consideration of everything you have done for us, as well as the fact that this is important to you, we will take your lead on your intentions."

I absorbed what Warrick was explaining and was asking me. I took a breath and began to speak." I don't plan on killing them this time. I just want to fight the Hero because of how many times I should have, but didn't, to not cause an issue for the people who took care of me. I don't want the girls to die either. However, if they ever come back or if we meet them on the battlefield elsewhere. All bets are off. Does this arrangement work for you?" Warrick and Aqua nodded their heads together. Aqua began to speak."

That works for us, John!"" With that, everything is taken care of. We have some logistical arrangements to attend to. As well as showing Tommy some sensitive documents. I'd hate to put more of a hold on the last day of proper training because of this meeting for you. So, you're free to leave now." Aqua and Warrick agreed to everything I had to say. I began to speak my final piece." Okay, Trish, thank you for your Advice. I promise to take it to heart as best I can. I apologize for causing you to hold in so much.

I hope we can become Friends at some point. Warrick, Aqua and Tommy, thank you for helping me and allowing me to be able to accomplish this goal of mine. Having said that, will you all be joining us for dinner tonight?" They answered with nods together. With that, I left and had another day of training. I practiced with my team of Summons and Items. And then I practiced with everyone else, as we all tried to help Asha with her sword. She was beginning to have some degree of mastery of the Mana Absorption.

After lunch, Anna also Meditated with me. She said the Goddess wanted to spend some more time with her. My Meditation didn't bring me closer to any of those 3 figures I sensed. After that, we all met up to practice with Magic and Martial Arts. After a few hours, we all went to the Dining Hall for dinner. The meal was satisfying. I went to do my routine after dinner, I was joined by everyone this time. We all made the best of the time we had. Before long, a crescent moon was high in the sky.

We all agreed to head to bed and rest. I bathed and arrived with Anna to my room. When I entered the room, Sarah was already sitting on my bed. When I thought we were going to do the similar routine we've been doing these past few months, instead, I was asked to explain about this morning. When I was done explaining, Sarah had a cold sweat forming on her brow from what Aqua had said and Anna had a warm smile from what Trish had said. After we had finished talking, Sarah and Anna both had a request for me.

They both looked quite shy and began to speak in unison." Will you let us sleep with you tonight!?"" You both mean just sleeping, not anything sexual?" They both nodded to me. I didn't see a reason to say no." Okay then." Lay.... Kiss... Press... As we laid down, I received a kiss from the both of them at the exact same time. And they both placed their hands on my chest and began to drift to sleep as well.

In no time at all, they both began to take deep breaths in a steady rhythm, seems they were tired from everything from today. It took me 10 minutes to realize I couldn't fall asleep. Like that, I watched the moon slowly move across the sky. I hoped for some amount of rest. Those dreams were dashed when I saw the sun rise in the distance.