Chapter 99 - The Truth About Everything (Part 2) (1/2)

Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, Luke ponders whether or not to tell Ayumi. He is not ashamed that he has been a born thief since childhood; after all, this was the easiest way to survive that he found.

When the Matriarch clung her body to his, the half-wolf swallowed his dry saliva, and as soon as he pushed her away, he felt an inexplicable chill. Ayumi had warmed his bed many times, as well as being the partner who helped him through several of his first times.

Seeing the woman's hopeless look, Luke turned her chin toward him and said thoughtfully, ”I grew up a Thief. I am not a good man, much less an honorable one. I steal when I need to, and I kill when I need to protect someone I love.”

For some reason, upon hearing the half-wolf's response, Ayumi smiled and kissed him. Of course, this was a huge revelation for her, but internally she was relieved.

”Promise you only killed when you needed to?” She asked after the kiss, with her forehead still glued to Luke's forehead.

The half-wolf was surprised that she didn't seem to mind. ”For what other reason would I take a person's life?”

”Yes, you're right...as for the fact that you used to be a thief...I'm not bothered by that. Oliver also used to be a thief before he became an adventurer, and yet he is my most loyal guard.”

”Oliver? That old guard? Hard to believe.”

”Luke, you must understand well that sometimes we have no choices, and since we have no way back, we must learn to live with these burdens. Now, you don't have to steal anymore, because you work for me and I will give you every support to keep your friends safe.”

Watching her discourse those words, the half-wolf felt like a damn lucky fucking idiot. Then he returned the kiss even more intensely. Their tongues swirled in harmony inside each other's mouths, and the clicks of their lips touching gradually became more vigorous.

Glued to the glass window that overlooked this scene, the twins watched the scene with excitement. ”Ow! The creepy guy is giving the little auntie a hand job!” Leo exclaimed, awestruck. Noah just stood still, watching with his face completely red.

The skilled half-wolf's ears detected the strong vibration in the glass, which forced him to look back.

”Ah! Finished eating? You can go outside, then!” He exclaimed, smiling for the first time in front of the boys while not letting go of Ayumi from his arms.

The Matriarch promptly let go, embarrassed that she had been caught in the act. ”Shall we go inside? It's starting to get cold. We still have to talk to Nathalia.”

*

Searching the house's various rooms for Nathalia, Luke almost forgot to look in the place she liked to be the most the last few days. Alone, Luke knocked once before opening the door to the training room.

When Luke opened the door, he saw the girl waving a wooden sword with even more speed than the day before. Her learning speed was insane, and the main factor in her evolution was her continued focus.

”I won't be an adventurer anymore starting tomorrow, at least not for a while.” He said without bluntness or compliments.

At the exact moment, Nathalia stopped striking. She knew that someday she would hear that coming from Luke; she just didn't expect it would be so soon.

”Why? You defeated two demons in a single day, if you tell Zion about this, you might even get a Class promotion.” She remained with her back to the half-wolf.

The man leisurely approached the wooden swords near the wall and picked one up. ”I have to get back to Oukiwa. I have friends there who will need my help.”