Chapter 693
Assist (3)
Kate, who had confidently promised to bring Cherry, truly did bring her along.
I heard that I helped at the right moment, though I’m not sure what that means.
Cherry was already the epitome of a clear-eyed lunatic, and the intensity of her gaze was more than a little uncomfortable.
Besides that, she was busy praising me, saying I helped her through trials and whatnot. I really have no idea what happened.
‘Well, at least it seems to have worked out.’
According to Kate, Cherry is no longer part of the Roseberry family. Not because she was expelled, but because she became independent.
The Roseberry family already has an eldest son to inherit the family name, and Cherry had grown too powerful for them to contain.
From the Roseberry family’s perspective, keeping Cherry would have been too burdensome.
“Hello……… My name is Cherry Blossom Roseberry……… Please take care of me………”
No matter what, the fact that Cherry is connected to me remains unchanged. That’s why she formally greeted Marie and me.
Marie looked at Cherry, who had politely greeted her with imperial etiquette, then turned her gaze toward me.
She nodded with an expression that said “I knew it,” then lightly tapped my backside.
“I was wondering when you’d bring her. I don’t care about the others, but take good care of Cherry. I’ll be living with her too. Got it?”
“……”
“Answer me.”
“Yes.”
Fortunately, Cherry has built up a lot of goodwill with those around her.
Given Cherry’s situation, people seem to feel she’s like a child abandoned by the water’s edge.
Normally, they would consider her another competitor, but Cherry is an exception. Everyone treats her like a fragile piece of art.
“So Cherry, are you staying with Kate? If you want, you could stay at our mansion?”
“Not yet……… Not yet………”
Cherry stared at me intently as she answered. A slight blush rose to her face.
Judging by her reaction, it seems Kate told her about the nature of the “blessing.” I glanced at Marie in response.
With one corner of her mouth raised in a smirk and an expression close to enlightenment, it seems she doesn’t care anymore.
“I’ll have to adjust the schedule again. First Lina, and now Cherry……… Sigh.”
“Hmm. Hmm.”
Marie usually takes charge of coordinating my time with my lovers. Now that she’s officially recognized as the primary wife, she has the authority.
If I were to spend each night with a different person, the waiting time would be long, and no woman could handle me alone anymore.
That’s why the cycle has become very short, but things got complicated again after I gained a healthy body.
Since medicine doesn’t work, things have become somewhat stricter. And they all dislike using contraceptive devices.
“Cherry, what would you like to do while staying with Isaac? Now that your family isn’t watching over you, you can speak freely.”
After grumbling briefly, Marie asked Cherry what she wanted. I also looked at Cherry upon hearing the question.
Cherry blinked her dark eyes at the question and then spoke in a timid voice.
“I want to watch Senior Isaac writing…”
“And?”
“I want to watch him eating… I want to watch him talking… I want to watch him loving…”
“…?”
Marie initially smiled sweetly, but as Cherry continued speaking, her expression gradually became strange.
I was no different. Cherry doesn’t want to do anything with me directly; she just wants to watch whatever I do.
Charitably speaking, she wants to observe from a distance; less charitably, it’s stalking.
No, since we’ll be together soon, calling it stalking would be strange. Let’s just call it observation.
“I want to watch everything about Senior Isaac…”
“Don’t… don’t you want to do anything with Isaac?”
Cherry shook her head. That means not particularly.
Then, fidgeting with her hands like a squirrel, she answered with a bashful expression.
“Being with Senior Isaac at night… is enough…”
“……”
“Anything more would be greedy…”
“Well, you can work on that slowly.”
Even with newfound courage, her nature remains unchanged. Considering Cherry’s rock-bottom self-esteem, this is significant progress.
I don’t know how Kate persuaded her, but it’s a remarkable achievement.
It’s like a bird trapped in a cage finally flapping its wings vigorously.
“If there’s anything that makes you uncomfortable, tell me. Let me assure you, no one will bully you. Everyone can be good friends.”
“Then… can I call you unni?”
“Could you say that again?”
When Cherry quietly asked with her hands clasped together, Marie hastily asked her to repeat it.
Cherry shrank slightly. She seemed afraid she might have crossed a line.
Before, she would have just quietly withdrawn. But through counseling with Kate, she’s gained the courage to speak up once more.
“Can I… call you unni? If you don’t like it…”
“No, no. It’s fine! Call me that as much as you want!”
Marie hugged Cherry tightly, expressing her approval. Judging by how she pulled Cherry’s face to her chest, she seems extremely pleased.
Until now, Cherry had addressed Marie and other seniors respectfully, calling them “senior” or using honorifics.
From Marie’s perspective, it must feel like gaining a cute and adorable little sister.
Though she might not realize it, she’ll receive affection from everyone by occupying the “youngest” position.
“You can call me unni anytime. Understand?”
“Yes…”
“By the way, Cherry, what did you eat to get such a large chest? It seems even bigger than Cecily’s?”
“I take after my mother…?”
After a brief introduction, Marie took Cherry elsewhere.
She’ll probably introduce her to others and engage in girls’ talk to build friendships.
As Marie has entered a stable period, she’s been napping less frequently. This level of activity is fine.
After they disappeared, I got up and headed to where Kate was. She should currently be talking with Grandfather Clark.
Knock knock knock-
“It’s me. May I come in?”
[Come in.]
As soon as permission was granted, I opened the door and looked inside. As expected, Grandfather Clark and Kate were in the same room.
After receiving guidance from Grandfather Clark, Kate has grown quite close to him.
Now they’re playing… not Go, but Call of Duty, I see.
While the atmosphere might suit Call of Duty better than Go, let’s just accept it.
“Welcome, Isaac.”
“Ah, please continue what you were doing. I’ll wait.”
When Kate tried to interrupt the game, I waved my hand to let them continue. I don’t want to disrupt them.
Besides, watching isn’t a bad idea. I silently observed their game.
With the completion of “Blood and Steel,” all the cards for Call of Duty have been released.
Currently, only balance patches are being implemented, but given the nature of the game, there’s bound to be discussion.
[I’ll destroy the munitions factory with the air force.]
“I’ll activate anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft fire.”
[Aish… I didn’t think you’d actually have that.]
The game unfolded quite excitingly, perhaps because it requires strategic thinking.
Grandfather Clark tends to do most of the attacking, while Kate focuses on defense and slowly wears him down.
But is Kate’s luck too good? Or is it just this particular game?
“The Manhattan Project activation conditions have been met. Einstein, Oppenheimer, John von Neumann, Niels Bohr, and finally, Eugene Wigner.”
The Manhattan Project was activated in Kate’s hand. It’s the ultimate move, comparable to Exodia in Call of Duty.
But unlike Exodia, gathering scientists isn’t the end. It takes turns to create and drop the atomic bomb.
During that time, the opponent must struggle somehow. Either prevent the air force from coming or humbly accept death.
[…Child.]
“Yes, Clark.”
[Is it okay to hate Luminus at times like this?]
However, Grandfather Clark had just lost a significant portion of his air force trying to destroy the munitions factory. He clearly doesn’t have the strength to stop Kate’s air force.
Despite his struggles, the result ended in a nuclear finale. Grandfather Clark sighed and grumbled.
[Why do I always get such terrible cards…]
Grandfather Clark played well, but Kate built up her strategy too effectively.
To activate the Manhattan Project, one must accumulate many cards in hand. Most people would notice this.
But because bluffing can also exploit this, one can’t blindly go on the offensive. It’s truly a psychological battle.
[By the way, grandson, why are you here? If you have something to discuss with her, I’ll step out.]
“Where are you going, Grandfather?”
[I need to play with my granddaughter. And my great-granddaughter too.]
Clark no longer needs to hide his identity and can move around freely. I nodded at his words.
After Clark left, only Kate and I remained in the room. She was busy organizing the cards.
“Kate.”
“Yes, Isaac.”
“I’ve sent all the manuscripts for ‘The Knight Walking Towards Doom’ to the publisher. New volumes will be released weekly, and everything will be completed within two months.”
Kate paused when she heard my words. She must understand what this means.
Apart from persuading Cherry, our connection is just before writing the story of mythology.
So, the first night would come after the definite completion of “The Knight Walking Towards Doom,” but…
“If you wish, we can move it up sooner.”
“…You said you would embrace me when you write about the gods.”
That’s right. While Kate seemed to move somewhat hastily, that was the original condition.
I would embrace her just before writing about the mythological era and the hidden truths.
This is the original oath and promise we made.
“You already know the truth, don’t you?”
“……”
“I think you can roughly predict what Luminus did and who the Father of All is.”
After interrogating the sage, everything became meaningless. Kate has already figured out what sins Luminus committed.
Since she already knows the truth, the covenant is essentially broken.
“I’ve been confused by your words and actions. Do you love me in a religious sense, or in a romantic sense?”
“…Can’t I choose both?”
She spoke urgently, perhaps fearing rejection. Her eyes were filled with pleading.
I smiled reassuringly and gently took her hand.
“I didn’t ask you to choose one. I already know from Cecily that it’s a pointless choice.”
“Princess Cecily…?”
“Yes. Whether she liked me as a writer or as a romantic interest. I used to worry about that a lot, but now it doesn’t matter. Just like me for who I am.”
It was quite a concern at the time, and Cecily herself constantly reflected on it. Which Isaac did she like?
All of it was unnecessary worry. Especially once romantic feelings mix in, trying to distinguish becomes foolish.
“So there’s no need to worry too much. We just need to decide on the timing quickly so Marie doesn’t have to struggle…”
“Today.”
“What?”
“I want it to be today.”
Kate answered with a resolute voice before I could finish. She seems quite urgent.
“I’ve even received advice from Cecily. I don’t want to miss this perfect timing.”
“I, I see. Then what about Cherry…?”
“Of course, she will receive the blessing together today. If you’re worried about pregnancy, it’s fine. Luminus confirmed that today is safe.”
“……”
Surely she hasn’t planned this all out? I looked at Kate with a somewhat skeptical expression.
Her face was determined; it seems she had planned to settle things today no matter what.
However, it still feels like a hasty decision. I tried to calm her down and gently persuade her.
“There’s no need to rush. We still have plenty of time.”
“I’m not rushing. It’s just…”
“Just?”
“…My small desire…”
Her determined expression disappeared, replaced by shyness. She couldn’t meet my gaze and turned her head.
Judging by her reddening cheeks, she seems embarrassed by her own words. Well, it must be quite a difficult statement for someone who was a cleric.
That makes her even more lovable. A cleric being eager to fulfill her own desires.
I looked at her with wide eyes, then smiled and gently took her hand.
“You’re quite greedy, aren’t you, Kate?”
“Ugh…”
Kate bowed her head in even more embarrassment. It’s a response of feeling unworthy.
Even the most virtuous person has something they desire enough to be greedy for. Kate strongly desires me.
Chu-
I held her face with both hands and kissed her forehead. I could clearly feel her body trembling.
I gazed deeply at Kate, whose face had turned bright red and who looked dumbfounded. Her blue eyes seemed to be spinning.
Then, gently caressing her cheek, I spoke in an anticipatory tone.
“I’ll be waiting in my bedroom tonight. Make sure to discuss it with Marie beforehand. Understand?”
“Yes, yes! I’ll prepare right away!”
Kate jumped up as soon as she heard my words. There’s no need to be in such a hurry.
Still, the sooner she discusses it with Marie, the better. I watched as Kate strode away.
And belatedly, I could check her attire. Kate usually wears a neat nun’s habit.
‘…Is that a garter belt?’
But today, for some reason, she’s wearing a garter belt. It’s a bit odd to say it’s a space to hide weapons.
I don’t know who taught her, but I’d like to compliment them. I looked forward to seeing Kate tonight.
‘Cherry… no, never mind.’
I don’t think I need to talk separately with Cherry. She has a surprisingly stubborn personality, and once she decides to do something, she sees it through.
I returned to my bedroom, looking forward to tonight. I planned to just write until they arrived.
‘But Cherry is an ordinary person. Will she be able to handle it?’
I had various unnecessary thoughts.
* * *
Time passed, and night came.
“I-Isaac, I’m ready to receive your blessing.”
“Senior…”
As expected, the two of them came to my bedroom. Each wearing seductive attire.
Kate wore a garter belt with cute underwear, while Cherry wore pink, quite mature underwear.
Until they lay on the bed, they were clothed, so I didn’t notice, but after they undressed, different aspects were revealed.
“…Neither of you regrets this?”
I asked the two lying on the bed. Though I had declared I would embrace them, now that the moment has come, I’m concerned.
They could be loved by a clean man, not someone with complicated relationships like me. Yet they’re offering their bodies and hearts to me.
“I, I absolutely don’t regret it. For you, Isaac… so…”
Kate smiled joyfully and placed both hands on her lower abdomen.
Then, with a deep smile, she formed a heart shape. Just looking at it makes my lower body tense.
“Please… give me your seed…”
“……”
Unlike Kate, Cherry just hugged her large breasts and gazed at me longingly.
But even her mature underwear struggled to contain Cherry’s assets; some flesh slightly spilled out despite her embrace.
Each tempting me in their own way. What man could just watch such an erotic scene?
“…Alright.”
I smiled not with tension but with gentleness.
“I’ll make sure you won’t regret it.”
I intended to give them a thorough reward.