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Translator: Nonon
Proofreader: Silavin
Cyan’s consultation reception
I once punched the archbishop who had laid his hands on the believers and was sent to Shiki.
At that time, there was nobody to protect me and even when I was sent to a remote area, because public punishment would cause many problems, I had prepared myself to quit being a sister if this was God’s intention.
But once I actually started living in Shiki, I found the life here very satisfying.
The air is fresh and the food is delicious.
The few children here love me, and more importantly, there aren’t any priests, bishops or annoying colleagues (Sisters) who look down on me. Human relationships in the kingdom didn’t suit me.
At first, I was worried because Shiki is a rural area, which tends to be xenophobic, but there was a different kind of perversion… I mean, challenges in Shiki, so my concerns quickly disappeared.
Anyway, enough talking about myself. I still continue my work as a Sister in Shiki. I hold mass, pray, take care of people’s health and teach the people of Shiki how to write.
Among those jobs, there is one important job that the Priest and I do in turns.
“Consultation about Clo?”
Yes, it’s counseling or listening to confessions.
It happens less in Shiki, where there aren’t many people around, than when I was in the capital, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen at all. It’s usually something like soothing a crying child who had a fight with their parents and hearing them out or listening to the complaints about the husband who often doesn’t return home. The rest are Ki’s stories about ■ or ■■ and Mr. Yellow’s dubious heroic tales.
“You want to become closer to Clo? Uh, you guys are married, right?”
“It’s because we’re married.”
Meanwhile, today I was consulting Io about her relationship with her husband.
According to her, recently she had expressed her desire to become closer as a married couple with her husband, but because she had been so busy dealing with the aftermath of the Fenrir ordeal, that she hasn’t been able to do it in practice.
No, she has been trying to do it, but she kept getting cold feet at the most important time. That’s why she came to consult with me about what to do.
… On the contrary, I’m the one who wants to know a way for people of opposite sexes to get closer. I also want to become closer with the Priest as a woman.
“He’s still formal with me even though he talks casually to you and Gray. Albeit it might be my fault for not telling him that there was no need to talk formally in the beginning.”
Io says that this is the thing she’s particularly concerned about.
Not that I think about it, Clo speaks formally to Io, who’s younger than him.
Generally, Clo talks politely to older people and the guests, and speaks somewhat informally to younger people. Once he gets to know them to some extent, he stops using a formal tone with older people too.
He probably started using formal tone with Io because she’s from a ducal family, and he’s decided that it’s not the right time to stop using honorifics. Io seems to have perceived that as him keeping distance from her.
“But wasn’t that ring given to you as a surprise gift? Isn’t it proof that Clo cares about you, Io?”
“Y-yeah. This ring honestly made me happy. Not only did he save me from my lowest point, he also thought of me and gave me a present. It’s proof that we’re a married couple. I want to treasure it forever.”
“Did you come here as a prank under the guise of consultation?”
“N-no! That’s not it. I am here to ask your advice because we have not been able to do anything that married couples do in my knowledge—“
I can understand that Clo’s been cherishing Io, but he needs to take another step forward.
… I wonder if Io had a bitter experience in the past.
I have a feeling that they won’t become closer if she doesn’t become honest with herself. And she doesn’t seem to be aware whether she likes Clo as the opposite sex or not. It seems to me that they’re trying to start a romantic relationship after getting married.
Well, noble marriages are like that, I guess. Maybe it’s enough that both of them are trying to get along with each other.
“Haha, don’t tell me you guys haven’t even kissed ye-“
“Eh… ah.”
‘Hahaha~… wait, for real?”
When I made a joking remark, Io averted her face, as if to say, ‘come to think of it, that’s exactly right’.
Wow, is this married couple serious? No matter how sudden the marriage was, they still haven’t even kissed? Are they pretending to be in a platonic relationship? Or is that how noble marriages usually are?
“… I wonder if I’m just not Lord Clo’s type.”
That’s unlikely.
It’s obvious that Clo likes Io’s physical appearance. He was also praising her personality, saying that it had the nobility that he lacked, so he shouldn’t dislike her.
But, in that case, why is he not laying a hand on her? Even if he’s taking her feelings into consideration, a kiss at least…
“Why don’t you just sneak into his bed? Just take off your clothes in front of him!”
“I did that on the first day. He turned me down.”
“You actually did it?!”
I was half-joking, but Io turned out to be more proactive and adult than I thought.
After asking about the details, he seemed to have seen through her self-abandonment and rejected her.
That’s admirable of him and also a good thing to do if it ended up saving Io, but it’s unexpected that he was able to stop himself from being carried away in front of the arguably most attractive and feminine body in Shiki.
Maybe Clo himself is more — no, maybe.
“—Don’t tell me Clo’s a lolicon?”
“W-what…?!”
Io’s eyes widened in shock at my statement.
Clo occasionally enjoys talking with Ki about their preferences in women, so it’s not like he’s absolutely not interested in ladies.
However! Maybe the fact that he can hold back his sexual desires in front of Io means that he’s interested in the exact opposite type of her body – the bodies of the children which symbolize the admiration of life.
Eh? I said that Io’s body was his type just a moment ago? Well, don’t sweat the small details!
“At first he might have rejected you because he could see through your feelings, but it’s strange that he still hasn’t kissed you until now.”
Yeah, it’s too strange.
They’re married, so she shouldn’t be worried about what others think and should even be blessed instead. She should become more proactive.
What? You’re asking if it’s okay for a Sister to encourage people to act on their sexual desires? It’s all fine as long as they don’t overdo it. I also want to kiss the Priest and marry him. According to the teachings, it’s all good as long as it’s consensual and we don’t overindulge.
“In that case, what should I… no, I should respect Lord Clo’s preferences. Even if it includes young children, the same sex, animals, monsters or the undead!”
“W-wow, you’re pretty open-minded, Io.”
Is she alright? Isn’t Io just forcing herself to accept it?
Is there any way to solve this?
Now that I think about it, recently it opened up near Shiki…Oh yeah! I have an idea.
“But that’s not good, Io. You not only have to recognize it, but also correct it if it’s a crime.”
“In other words, you mean…”
“That’s right. You have to make him realize how attractive you are so he’ll have absolutely no interest in other people.”
I think that we should respect each individual’s choice of romantic partner, but the problem right now is the husband who’s making his lovely wife worry so much.
“In other words, you have to guide Clo as his wife so he doesn’t go down the path of crime!”
“Y-yeah, that’s true!”
“And! Now that his walls are starting to come down, there’s a chance that he’ll start seeing you as the opposite sex!”
“I see!”
“That’s why! If you aggressively approach him now, Clo might not be able to hold himself back!”
“Then what should I do?”
“Heh, leave it to me! I will prepare the perfect situation for you!”
“Thank you… thank you, Ms. Cyan!”
That’s right, Hot spring has recently opened near Shiki.
If she takes advantage of that, even Clo will have to become conscious of her.
…Well, he’s probably simply not conscious of her because he’s busy, so if he’s pressed now, he should be willing to do it. He’s caused Io so much trouble, he should repent a little.
Silavin: Hi, just checking. So, the Patreaon is up but, I noticed the next chapter link doesn’t lead to Patreon when the chapters on the website hasn’t been released.
I believe I fixed this. Would like some confirmation if possible. Thanks.
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