Chapter 225: Naughty Girl (1/2)

Our employment contract with Earl Dareinwald this time stipulates that we would work for him for at least one month. And after that period, depending on the circumstances, we could be re-contracted for a maximum period of three months.

In this past month, we’ve defeated a great number of pirates, crushed their main base, and fought off enemies supposedly related to the Ixthermal House that’s suspected of funding the pirates in order to mess with the Dareinwald House. It was a pretty hectic month.

As a result, the pirates have lain low during the last ten days, and the overall public security within the entire system has improved by quite a bit, if only temporarily. At least, that’s what the recent data indicated.

“And so, that means your contract with the Dareinwald House is now officially over. Then… Hiro-sama will soon fly away to somewhere out of my reach again, right?”

“Uh… Yeah, I guess.”

I nodded honestly in reply.

I was currently paying a visit to Chris’ office on the Comatt Prime colony. The time right now was almost evening. Chris was sitting behind her large office desk, and the large window behind her showed a magnificent night view of Comatt Prime in all its glory. On Comatt Prime, the artificial sunlight within the colony gets turned off between 6 in the evening until 5 A.M. the next day, simulating nighttime.

“My feelings for you haven’t changed, you know.”

“……Uh.”

I could barely mouth a reply to Chris who just confessed to me again while looking at me straight in the eye. If I was the type to say something witty in a situation like this, then I would probably be a qualified lady killer, but unfortunately, that just ain’t me.

“When will I be able to see you again, Hiro-sama?”

“That’s…… I’m not sure.”

“So that’s how it is. Hiro-sama wouldn’t want to meet with a troublesome girl like me if it’s not for work.”

“That’s not true, okay! That’s a bit too much, even for me!”

While entering into a relationship between a man and a woman with Chris was an absolute no-go due to the difference in age and status, that doesn’t mean I’d totally distance myself from her. There are various issues, but I think most guys would feel good if a beautiful girl like Chris said she loved them. That includes me, of course.

“So does that mean you don’t actually hate me, Hiro-sama?”

“……I’m still not staying, okay.”

Somehow, I felt like Chris’ shining onyx pupils took on a strange hue and I stepped back involuntarily. I wonder what that was? It kinda feels like warning bells are going off inside my head for some reason.

“By the way, you went out alone today, right?”

“Uh, yeah. Mimi and Elma stayed behind on the ship today… And Mei seems busy performing final checks on the recording data sent to her by the media companies.”

“I see. I’m feeling really worried, Hiro-sama.”

“Worried?”

Chris touched her cheek with one hand as she tilted her head and displayed a troubled expression. I ended up tilting my head as well. Her weird state from earlier was gone, and she seemed genuinely worried for me this time.

“I think Hiro-sama will have more opportunities to be in contact with nobles from now on. Some of them could possibly covet Hiro-sama’s prowess and your powerful starship, and would do everything to obtain them.”

“I see. I’ll make sure to be careful.”

I nodded obediently to Chris’ words. There certainly was a good chance of us attracting the attention of such individuals. As I resolved myself to be more careful and raised my head to face Chris once more, I found her smiling widely as she put her hands on her clothes for some reason.

“What are you–?”

“Kyaaa–!”

Chris suddenly raised her voice. Uh, she’s practically screaming, ain’t she? But the volume and pitch of her scream were oddly in monotone.

“Y-You can’t, Hiro-sama–”

“Eh? Eeh!?”

Chris’ hands slowly moved as she undid the buttons and clasps of her dress one after the other. She loosened her dress and slightly revealed a glimpse of her bra and her neck, which turned a faint cherry pink in hue. Whoah! Now hold on! Hold it right there, girl!

“Ahn, that’s no good, Hiro-sama. You’re too rough–”

“Wai–!? Wha–!? The heck are you doing?”

“And finally, I just need to press this button to call in security.”

“STAAAAAHP!?”

As Chris began to reach for a small egg-shaped object on top of her desk, I rushed toward her and held her wrist tightly to prevent her reckless move.

“Ufufu. If someone were to see us right now, you wouldn’t be able to make excuses, you know.”

Chris giggled mischievously as she looked up at my face with a provocative glint in her eyes. Her flushed cheeks, moist lips, and white neck made her seem strangely alluring for some reason and I couldn’t help but turn my head away.

“Chris, a prank like this isn’t funny, okay. No matter how close we are, something like this still isn’t good.”

“Yes. I’m sorry. But I truly meant it when I said you need to be careful, okay?”