Chapter 40 (2/2)

This is terrible. Its just too horrible.

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Anyway, I still need to get this to my room.

Its also impossible for me to get some fresh food. It would be strange if I went back to the kitchen with food thats still hot. Im also afraid thered be a misunderstanding about the blood in the food.

More importantly, I dont want Tanaka-san to wake up before I get back.

While using the hem of my apron to stop the bleeding, I ran back to the room.

[Sophia-chans point of view]

This is bad. When I returned to the room, Tanaka-san was waking up.

Even worse, he wanted lunch. Because he slept through breakfast, its only natural that hed be hungry. While I was standing in front of him, I could hear my stomach growling. It was a little frustrating but I had no choice.

Therefore, the cart that was carrying my lunch was now in the possession of Tanaka-san. Wait. Thats right. The stew that has my blood in it is on that cart. That stew is currently about to enter Tanaka-sans mouth.

Hmm? This has a strange taste.

Y-yes.

Dont you think this white sauce is a little different than usual?

Yes.

Tanaka-san lifted a spoonful of the white sauce containing my blood into his mouth. At least the white sauce is mixing with my blood. It doesnt seem like Tanaka-san is going to notice.

Im sure if Tanaka-san knew I fed my blood to him, Id be in big trouble. Considering my maid status, Im sure Id be executed without a second thought.

What a mysterious taste this is.

I-Is that so?

I feel like I recognize this taste.

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He goes to confirm the taste once more. The taste of my blood.

Tanaka-san is eating my blood.

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Umm.is there something on my face?

No, i-its nothing! S-S-Sorry!

really?

I was unintentionally staring at his face this entire time.

Just like yesterday, Tanaka-san invited me to eat lunch with him. However, if I get another meal from the kitchen, the difference in the sauces will be discovered. I was able to survive by telling him I had already ate my meal.

Tanaka-san seemed to believe that the spotted stew was just a normal meal.

I gave a pretty terrible excuse for it but it seems to have worked.

Still, he seemed to really enjoy the stew. He truly seemed to like the taste. I felt sorry about it but I didnt have the courage to tell him why the stew looked the way it did.

By the way, Im still starving as I sat at the dining table watching him eat.

This stew is very good. Didnt you think so?

Uuh.

Tanaka-san once again brought a spoonful of my blood to his mouth.

Ah, my blood will be going down into his stomach.

While watching this scene

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What is this feeling.

Every time Tanaka-san eats some of my blood I can feel my chest get hotter. Though this is wrong of me, Im enjoying whats happening. I can feel myself getting more excited and my face is starting to get hot.

It must be because I was slapped by that woman, right?

No, the pain from that has already faded.

If so, why am I feeling like this?

Am I afraid that Tanaka-san is going to figure it out?

No, the feeling is different. Its a good feeling.

UmmSophia-san? Are you alright?

Y-Yesh! What is it!?

I was surprised when he suddenly called out to me.

Tanaka-san just sat there staring at me.

Im sorry for saying this after asking you to sit with me, but if youre feeling tired it would be best if you took the day off. I can finish the rest of your work myself.

No, umm, i-its fine.

Is that so?

Yes.

Then, thats good. I was afraid you were still worried about everything that happened last night. As long as you stay in this room, Ill make sure youre safe.

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Apparently, Tanaka-san seems to care about me. Surprisingly, he seems to be very quick witted. Thinking back to the fight against the dragon, he took care of everything himself.

But my head was just filled with the spotted stew. Im sorry about what happened to Ester-sama last night but right now that isnt even in my mind. Even the fact that someone died in this room last night didnt affect my thoughts.

Ah, by the way, the room was cleaned by professionals using magic, so right now its spotless.

No, umm, I-Im really fine.

Then, please tell me if youre not feeling well.

yes. Thank you very much.

I wonder what this guilt is that I feel. After dripping my blood in the stew hes eating.

Its almost unbearable.

Tanaka-san has no idea what hes eating.

Yes, he really knows nothing.

He has complete faith in the meal that was prepared by his maid.

Well, if youd like, do you want some of this stew?

No, absolutely not!

I-Is that so?

If I were the one eating it, I wouldnt feel this way.

It only makes sense if Tanaka-san is the one eating it. The Tanaka-san that defeated that large dragon is now eating my blood while knowing nothing about it and saying it tastes delicious. My heart is pounding so much.

As the daughter of a restaurant owner, Im really showing a shameful side of myself.

Ah, really, what is the matter with me?

Im really excited.