Chapter 164: Consequences. (2/2)

Ruby rested Victor's head on her breasts, ”I know, I know you would do that... I'm sorry, okay?”

”Mm.” Victor nodded.

”Darling...”

”What?”

”Don't think about throwing your life away so easily. Just as we are very important to you, you are also very important to us.”

”...” Victor opened his eyes a little.

”I want you to never forget that.” Her voice was so serious that Victor was a little surprised, but soon he revealed a gentle smile, as he nodded in agreement:

”Mm.”

”...” Ruby felt that this wasn't enough. She pulled away from Victor and held his face while looking into Victor's red eyes:

”Darling, promise me you won't throw your life away for our safety?”

”...” Victor was silent.

Ruby's eyes began to darken, ”Darling...” She didn't like Victor's lack of response at all.

”...I can't promise that because I would be lying to myself.” In the end, Victor knew who and what he was; he couldn't lie to himself.

”...” Ruby stared into Victor's face for a few seconds, and, seeing his unyielding gaze, she visibly sighed.

”Sigh...”

”I'm sorry.” Victor flashed an apologetic smile.

”It's alright...” Ruby hugged Victor again, ”There is a very simple solution to this problem.”

”Oh?”

” Violet, Sasha, and I should just become strong enough that we never have to get into a situation like Kaguya's.”

”... That's a good idea.” Victor supported that mindset since he wanted his wives to grow stronger too, but he also knew he would worry the same way. He was just that kind of man.

A petty man...

”Right? We just need to get strong enough for you not to worry, a simple solution.”

”Hahaha, that's impossible.”

Victor continued, ”No matter how strong you are, even if you end up stronger than me, I would still worry.”

He couldn't help being the way he was, even with Scathach. He knew that woman was strong enough to protect herself without needing his help, but even knowing that, he would still worry if she were to fight alone somewhere he didn't know about.

He also knew that by showing his concern for her, the woman would only hate him. After all, she was a warrior, not a little child who needed protection.

She was a strong and independent woman, and Victor loved her for it. He wanted his wives to be like that too, strong and independent women...

But… Despite wanting it, he couldn't help but worry...

'Hahahaha, I feel like an overprotective father.' He chuckled depressingly in his heart. He knew this was something that would never change about him.

”... Indeed, you are an incorrigible man.” Ruby displayed a gentle smile.

It's not like she hated Victor's personality. She felt safe around him, the same security her mother conveyed.

”An incorrigible man, huh?” He repeated the words Ruby spoke...

”Maybe I am...” He hugged Ruby tighter...

”...” Ruby continued with the same gentle smile while she looked at Victor's hair. It was as if the hair was demanding that she stroke his head.

And that's what she did.

”...” Victor closed his eyes and enjoyed Ruby's caresses.

'... Hmm... This peace... I like it.' Victor understood a little why his wives liked it when he stroked their heads.

A few minutes passed, and Ruby continued to stroke Victor's head.

”...Hmm, where am I?”

Hearing Kaguya's voice, the couple broke apart and looked at Kaguya.

Victor displayed a gentle smile, he touched Kaguya's head and said:

”Good morning, my Maid.”

”Good morning, Master.” Kaguya smiled gently.

”How are you feeling?” He asked in a voice of visible concern.

”...I'm fine...” Kaguya spoke with the same gentle smile, but for just a few seconds, she wore a strange face, as if something wasn't quite right.

Victor noticed this, but he didn't ask anything since if Kaguya wanted him to know something, he was sure she would tell him.

”How long did I sleep?” Kaguya asked while she tried to get out of bed, but Victor stopped her from getting up.

”Stay down, okay?” He spoke in a neutral tone,

”...But-.” She tried to protest and say that she was fine, but the look on Victor's face startled her a little.

”Okay?” He spoke in a tone that didn't allow for refusal,

”...Okay.” Soon she gave up on getting up and remained lying down.

Victor displayed a gentle smile when he saw that Kaguya had gone back to rest, and when he answered her question, he made sure to speak in as calm a tone as possible:

”You've slept for 700 years, my Maid.”

”…huh?

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