The Noble Lady of Lust

Chapter 119: Complicated realtions

”What, why are you doubting that, isn’t it obvious?”

I didn’t understand why she doubted our relationship. Even though it was forbidden at the academy, anyone would know that Elena-mon and I were mistress and servant.

”Yes, the only obvious thing is that your relationship is not at all what it’s supposed to be.”

”What, you mean you didn’t see how I clearly stated my position as mistress a few moments ago?”

”Yes, I did see it. It was pathetic.”

”I don’t understand what you mean, but you’re absolutely right: my relationship with Elena goes beyond normal standards. It can’t simply be classified as a mistress-servant relationship.”

Of course, my relationship with Elena went much further. On the other hand, these kinds of conversations with Eira were not uncommon. being Seraphina, my relationship with her could be said to be one of friendship.

It’s funny, since like Chris our relationship is prickly, but, well, who said it was impossible to get along and get along badly at the same time? It is possible, because I’m doing it right now. We humans are complex beings.

”No, your relationship is clearly that of mistress and servant, only you’re the servant and Elena, the mistress.”

”Eh, if we use that logic, then since we look like it, it’s okay for me to call you Eira-chan, right? Also, Come on, call me big sister.”

”What did you say, you bastard...do you want to...no, wait, sorry.”

”Huh? Oh, right, of course, Eira-chan. You know I don’t mind.”

”You know sometimes you sound like that guy, besides Stop calling me Eira-chan. ”

Because Alice tends to scold Eira when she says rude things, she usually controls herself. But when the insults get away from her, she immediately apologizes, something I can’t help but exploit. It’s funny how Alice has that power over her. It’s as if Alice is the natural enemy of foul-mouthed Eira.

I consider my cute Alice a good influence on stormy Eira. Although Eira doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind, spouting ridiculousness like Elena having the leash on our relationship, her being the mistress... which obviously isn’t true....

not at all... well, sometimes... just a little bit... humm, But if I asked Elena to put on a latex suit and give her a whip, I might.... No, no, this is not the time to think about that! Yes, I’ll think about it later.

Eira continues talking, interrupting my serious thinking about future possibilities.

”Besides, don’t you think everyone is too quiet for this exam? I understand that food had to be found, but still...”

”well look . We shouldn’t even be worried to begin with. we’re strong here. and we still have many days ahead of us.”

”Still, it’s our first real battle test. You, who are ladies from prestigious houses, aren’t you scared or nervous?”

”Did you forget that you are also a lady of a marquis house, ’Miss Eira’?”

”Hey, that’s not the point!.... Well, it’s better if they’re not scared.”

Scared? I had no reason to be. I’ve been hunting since I had my first metamorphosis, so it doesn’t affect me in the least.

Besides, Elena and Alice, though the latter joined us later and didn’t come as often, also hunted with me under Elena’s blessing.

Not only did we hunt beasts, but we also experienced many things necessary to survive in this world. You could say I have quite a bit of experience, and if I add up the immense amount I have acquired from my alternate self, this is just child’s play.

That aside, it was getting late and we had no choice but to seek shelter for the night. This examination would last a week.

So we found a good spot and set up a big camp. Since we were all girls, we could share.

Usually, we would have to take turns keeping watch, but since I can set up several temporary alarm and defense formations, it wasn’t necessary for anyone to stay up all night.

”Hey, just out of curiosity, what the hell do they teach at your house? Why are you and that idiot so good with runes?” asked Eira as she watched me organize the barriers and camp preparations.

Well, what can I say? Eira is as insightful as ever, asking me tricky questions, but I already had a ready answer.

”Well, Chris taught me runes when we were in the duchy. He’s always been someone smart, cool, hard-working, as well as handsome.” And of course, I’m cool, that’s why Elena is surrendered at my feet.

”...”

Eira was silent after my answer, clearly uncomfortable. I didn’t expect her to accept so easily how cool I am.

She was staring at me, which started to make me uncomfortable, so I asked her:

”What, why are you staring at me like that?”

”You like Chris too, don’t you? Why? Is that why you forgave him even though he betrayed you for someone else? Is it unrequited love? You know he’s dating my sister, or you and he...”

”Stop, stop!!... stop the carriage! .... Calm down, stop talking nonsense. First, I don’t date boys. Second, I would never in my life date Chris. And, besides, I like girls.”

”Huh?”

”What now?”

”You like girls?”

”Yeah, isn’t it obvious.... Well, if it wasn’t, you know it now. Y... why are you walking away? Let me make it clear to you that you’re not on my list of possible prospects. I have my standards.”

I complained to Eira, who recoiled as if she thought I might attack her. How arrogant, to think that just because I like girls I would go after her. Like I said, I have standards.

”What did you say... why didn’t you...?”

”I’m sorry, Eira-chan, but I only see you as a friend. Nothing personal...Let’s just stay friends, okay?”

”Damn it! I see you as a friend too. I just want to know why you don’t like me, silly. It’s just, If you don’t like me, that means you don’t like my sister either.”

”Why would you think that?”

”Because we’re twins, identical.”

”Well, not so identical as to say,” I said, taking a quick glance at her small chest, a more than obvious difference between them, besides other things.

”Hey, where are you looking? I really sometimes feel like I’m talking to that idiot when I’m with you.”

’Well, it’s because we’re the same person,’ but leaving that aside I have to clear up her misunderstanding.

”And just so you know, Selene is on my list of future wives.”

”What...are you planning on marrying Selene? No, rather, come to think of it, you can’t even marry a woman. ...Your family would allow it? . why are you talking like it’s a done deal, didn’t you have a fiancé or something?”

”hey, anything can be done with the power of love. That’s my answer to everything....., now I have to finish this arrangement why don’t you go ahead and set up the tents? Let me concentrate on my work.”

”...Okay.”

Yes I said too much and Eira is a perceptive pain in the ass, so I’d better end this conversation, lest I inadvertently let something slip out.

She agreed to leave, but from her tone I noticed that there were many things she didn’t find convincing and I had suspicions in her tone, but it doesn’t matter.

I saw her while she was going to Selene and helping her, well even if she discovers something I don’t think she will get it right.

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POV: Eira

”Did you hear that, Selene?” Eira spoke in whispers to her sister, who was busy setting up the tents.

”¿...?” But as usual, Selene, immersed in her own world, didn’t understand what Eira was referring to.

”You heard her, didn’t you, Seraphina said she likes women, and you’re included!”

”Yes? ...” Selene replied, but without really getting the point, which exasperated Eira even more.

”Didn’t you say you liked him? Why don’t you go and confess? That way you go out together and end up with that jerk, Chris.”

”...I’m already dating her, sis.”

”What?!...Since when? How? Why?” to the unexpected words of his sister, Eira was completely confused.

A few months ago, Selene had confessed to her that she liked Seraphina, but there had been no progress. In fact, Eira thought Seraphina wasn’t even interested in girls until today she found out.

It was only today that she learned of Seraphina’s preferences, so she had thought about prompting her sister to confess, but now it turned out that they were already together. The whole thing had her baffled.

She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Her quiet, reserved sister seemed to be handling her love life in a way that Eira didn’t understand at all. However, she remembered something important.

”Wait, Selene, if you’re dating Seraphina, why are you still with Chris?”

”Because he’s my boyfriend.”

At that moment, Eira felt that something didn’t fit. Her sister’s words sounded simple, as if they were facts, but there was something profoundly wrong. She needed time to process it, and after a long moment, it all became clear: Selene was dating two people at the same time.

He couldn’t believe it. Her sister was... A conquest freak? Was she forming her own harem? There were still inconsistencies, though.

Eira’s logic couldn’t quite process what was happening, so she asked Selene the key question to clear up all her doubts, even though it sounded repetitive to her.

”Selene, tell me the truth, is there any relation between the idi... I mean, Chris, and Seraphina?”

”...”

Selene was silent, clearly thinking about how to respond. But then she remembered a conversation she had had with Chris:

[”Remember, Selene, if your sister ever asks you what relationship I have with Seraphina or vice versa, tell her none at all. It is not a lie, as we are the same person. A relationship only exists between two different people, right? So it’s not a lie.” ]

”None...” replied Selene, repeating Chris’ words.

”...” Now it was Eira’s turn to remain silent. She knew her sister wouldn’t lie to her; if she didn’t want to answer, she would simply say it was a secret. But something was clearly wrong.

The situation was stranger than it seemed. Seraphina knew about the relationship, with chris yet she still accepted it, that’s odd, did chris and Seraphina really have no relationship? Eira decided she had to investigate further.

Was I being nosy? Of course not. selene She was her sister, and she would protect her from anything, her sister could be involved in a shady situation and she would protect her.

Besides, this time she would definitely bring it up when they went to visit her mother. It was no longer something she could handle on her own. She needed the help and advice of her sometimes reliable mother.

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