Volume 3 Chapter 26 (2/2)

The 3 eyed Bunny exclaimed in delight while eating the cake and potato chips alternatingly.

“It is just as Bunny-chan said.” ojou-sama said as she followed suit.

“……Kuh”

Karen showed an expression of “This is so frustrating, but I’ll eat it anyway”, as she ate the desserts.

(Even though it would have been alright to eat it normally…..)

Muir the Lamia kept sending me amorous glances as she sipped the scented tea.

“Were you called Lute-san? I’m so envious of Chrisse-san. To be able to eat such delicious food. If possible I would scout Lute-san to our house.”

“Even if Muir-chan asks, it is still impossible. As Lute-san is already the butler of our house.”

“Fufufu, that is so regrettable.”

Ojou-sama once again moved her fingers over the mini blackboard.

“Lute-san is not only excellent in cooking, he’s also apt in storytelling. Yesterday I listened to many interesting stories that I have never heard before. It is especially recommended to Bunny-chan.”

“It won’t be wrong if it is by Chrisse-chan’s recommendation. The book that I was lent previously was very interesting.”

Bunny of the three-eyed race seems to be ojou-sama’s fellow book lover.

However, someone poured cold water on the 2 of them.

“What Chrisse recommended to Bunny is a story where the hero saves the princess, isn’t it? If it is me, I will prefer one where the blood gushes and the flesh was rent.”

“Karen shouldn’t be one to talk. You only read books that are about heroic tales.”

Muir rebuked her slightly.

Ojou-sama wrote on the mini blackboard.

“Then, does Lute know of any heroic tales that Karen would enjoy?”

I was lost in thought at ojou-sama’s question.

A story that a martial artist type girl like Karen would enjoy…….

Then this should be perfect.

I cleared my throat to gain the attention of ojou-sama and friends.

Then I introduced it as a well-known story that is often told in my country and continued.

It might be presumptuous of me, but allow me to tell you of a story. The t.i.tle of the story is [Chūs.h.i.+ngura].

There was a movie that starred Keanu Reeves about it too, labelled as “47 Ronin”. – Sarah

The weapons and tools are subst.i.tuted to their equivalents in this alternate world, so that it will be easier for them to imagine.

“Wonderful! The 47 ronin are the very example of loyal retainers!”

The martial girl Karen was by the time I finished telling the story worn out from crying.

Especially the last part where Ōis.h.i.+ Kuranosuke’s group ended their own lives caused an outburst of tears.

Her tears flowed continuously without care of being seen by the others.

As expected, ojou-sama and the two other girls were creeped out because of Karen’s crying.

After Karen wiped her tears with a handkerchief, she lowered her head towards Lute.

“Thank you for telling such an amazing story. I would like to have your forgiveness on the rudeness I showed earlier. I was being too stern because I was worried of a male by Chrisse’s side. Since you can create such delicious cakes and told such a wonderful story, there’s no way you’re a bad person!”

With just cake and a story! She’s too easily bought !

Of course, I didn’t say that out loud and only replied with a smile.

“I did not take it to heart, so Karen-sama, please don’t fret over it.”

A bright smile appeared on Karen’s face upon hearing my reply.

After that, it was girls talk until the evening.

We ate dinner after her friends returned home.

After we ate, ojou-sama went straight for the futon without having a late night party.

“I’m sleepy because I was up late yesterday, so I’ll go to bed now.”

I think the lack of sleep and the noisy conversation with childhood friends made her tired.

But if she sleeps as it is I will be returned to the Rano slave market tomorrow!

“Ojou-sama, to do this before sleep, I’m very sorry. But to be honest I have one wish for ojou-sama…”

“A wish? Please say it if it’s something I can do.”

With a friendly smile ojou-sama runs her finger on the mini blackboard.

I think the distance to ojou-sama was closed very much in these 3 days.

But if she refused… Simply thinking about it makes my stomach hurt.

I requested to ojou-sama while suppressing the trembling in my voice.

“…It’s already the 3rd day since I became ojou-sama’s aid. Today is the day of the deadline. Therefore I want ojou-sama to treat me as a blood bag and suck blood from me.”

Ojou sama was about to write letters on her mini blackboard but her finger stopped.

Ojou-sama looked my way. Straight at me.

Her eye’s color made my heart beat faster.

I feel as if I’m drawn in by Chrisse ojou-sama’s moist eyes.

“…Lute, come here.”

Ojou-sama writes letters on the blackboard. And then sits up and beckons me to sit on the bed.

While being beckoned, I move towards her.

When right next to her I feel her breath.

“Its the first time for me as well so I don’t know if I can do it well…”

Ojou-sama’s lips open slightly.

“I may be still inexperienced but take care of me.”

She grasps my finger in her small palm.

Usually blood is sucked from the neck or arm, I guess she plans to suck it from my finger.

Ojou-sama grasps the index finger of my right hand with both her small hands and puts it in her mouth with a *glomp*.

It’s warm inside her mouth.

Her tongue, like a different animal, licks my finger as if caressing it.

It seems she looks for a spot where blood can easily be sucked.

Ojou-sama’s pointed teeth tears my skin open.

Maybe because of the saliva, or some other reason, there is no pain.

Ojou-sama separates my finger from her lips.

A thread of saliva which s.h.i.+nes between lips and finger forms and extends.

It’s stretching breaks off midway.

Mysteriously there is no wound on my fingertip.

All that’s there is a red mark like a insect bite.

As if ojou-sama had swallowed alcohol her cheeks are flushed and her eyes appear intoxicated and become blurred.

She writes on her mini blackboard while she is unsteady as if she were drunk.

“Though it was the first time, Lute-san’s blood was delicious.”

“I’m happy you liked it.”

Merce-san handed a handkerchief over to wipe off ojou-sama’s saliva which stuck to my finger.

After bowing, as I was about to leave the room, ojou-sama pulled on my s.h.i.+rttail.

When I turned around, ojou-sama who still was groggy, wrote shyly on the small blackboard.

“Thanks to Lute-kun everyone could spend an enjoyable time today. Thank you for always making delicious sweets and telling enjoyable stories.”

Ojou-sama gives her thanks shyly.

My facial expression turned loose from looking at her cute and enticing figure.

“Since I’m ojou-sama’s butler, although I am still an apprentice, it’s only the natural thing to do.”

As I answered with a smile, ojou-sama also returned a smile.

A warm and happy atmosphere filled the room.

The complete change in ojou-sama’s att.i.tude compared to the first day where I began as butler was impressive.

“Well then, let me once again say: good night ojou-sama.”

“Good night, Lute-san, Merce-san.”

I and Merce-san bow and quietly close the room’s door.

Merry-san waited for me as we exited to the hallway.

“…Ojou-sama seems to have gone to bed baa~.”

He regarded my silence as confirmation.

“Then you were able to achieve the role as a blood bag?”

“Yes, thank you.”

Merry said nothing and nods quietly several times.

Even if I deceive him here, he would still be able to confirm with ojou-sama tomorrow.

Telling a lie would be meaningless.

“Merce, Lute. Master and madam are waiting for you. Please follow me baa~.”

Merce and I are following behind him according to his words.

We arrived in the room where the master and his wife were waiting.

Upon entering, Head security Gigi-san awaits.

Everyone has gathered, Merry will be moderating while the meeting proceed.

“Master and madam, I would like to apologise for the trouble. The results of the 3 day examination is out and I would like to make a report baa~.”

“3 days examination? Was there such a thing?”

“Wa wa hawwa wa wa, isn’t it that. The results of the new magic lamp that appeared this time? If its performance is better than the previous one, it would be good to purchase the required amount. Haahahahahahahahaa!”

“No, you’re mistaken. It is the matter regarding whether Lute should be allowed to be the blood bag of ojou-sama whilst taking care of her or if he shall be forced to leave the Vlad family baa~.”

Both the master and madam showed faces indicating that they had forgotten about it.

Seriously, this couple…

The two remembered the conditions upon hearing Merry’s input.

Merry continued his speech.

“The conditions that master laid out was, [To act as a blood bag and allow ojou-sama to drink blood within 3 days, otherwise a refund will be requested to the slave house]. Lute has impressively completed this task baa~. Nevertheless…”

Merry cuts off.

Wait a minute! Don’t tell me that you are going to use your authority as the head butler to send me back to the slave house even though the conditions have been fulfilled!?

However, what happened was totally different from what I expected.

“Even if Lute failed to have his blood sucked, I had intended to propose for him to stay. According to Mercè’s report: Ojou-sama who has a fear of men is able to openly talk and joke; successfully led ojou-sama, who fears sunlight and venturing out, outside and allowed her to be capable of smiling while being showered by sunlight. To let go of someone capable of such achievements would be a great loss, both for ojou-sama, and the Vlad family baa~.”

Merry, no, Merry-san turned towards me and very deeply lowered his head.

“I am extremely sorry for saying terrible words like ‘requesting a refund from the slave house’ on the first day. I beg for your forgiveness in regards to my diatribe.”

“N, Not at all! Considering the position Merry-san is in, it’d be weird if you do not object! I did not hold a grudge against you!”

“I’m really grateful if you put it that way baa~.”

Master who was watching our exchange, lets out a hearty laugh.

“Hahahahahaha! Is that so! Lute has gone so far to get along with Chrisse! So for meeting the conditions Lute will be received in my Vlad family.”

“Very well Lute. I look forward to the all delicious sweets Lute will make after this.”

“Hahahahahahaaa! Certainly! Even if only considering the confections Lute makes, keeping him makes sense! Ahaahahahahahahaa!”

“Thank you! Master, madam!”

To my expression of grat.i.tude, master and madam are laughing happily.

It seems I can remain in the Vlad house safely.

Merry-san’s gentle expression abruptly changed and became tense.

“”Well then, after this Lute will be ojou-sama’s exclusive butler and blood bag. For you to become a butler suitable to the Vlad family, I will guide you strictly baa~.”

“Yes, Merry-san! I will do my best to become a splendid butler!”

The next day, an official contract marking was stamped above the provisional contract marking, using a little bit of ojou-sama’s blood.

On the next day ojou-sama took a little bit of blood for the official contract marking to overwrite the provisional contract marking.

With this, I became an official member of the Vlad family and ojou-sama’s exclusive apprentice butler and blood bag.

Thank you for reading thus far!

Impressions, corrections and opinions are very welcome!

Update is scheduled on 21hrs, tomorrow, 16th December.

^ Author’s Note by the way. :D

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