59 Chapter 19 - Visiting Royal Library
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Merlin and Tula returned to the castle before lunch. All the way, Tula was leaning on Merlin to hide her limp. She almost lost the feeling of her lower body. Merlin was so savage, pushing a young girl to her limit. Even so, Tula was satisfied. Her mood was all-time good. Fortunately, she could walk alone well enough when they arrived at the castle.
When lunchtime came, Sophia invited Merlin to have lunch with him. Marie was also there. And of course, the Royal Maids, and even Mila, were also in the dining room.
"So, how was your walk in the city?" (Sophia)
"Fruitful. I found out many interesting places. I also tasted the bread of Tula's bakery. They were tasty!" (Merlin)
"I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself." Sophia gave Merlin an alluring smile.
If he hadn't done it with Tula, Sophia's smile was surely testing his control over his inhuman libidos. That smile was overflowing with ambiguous feelings, after all. Absolutely charming! Fortunately, he could keep himself under control.
"So, do you have a plan after lunch?" (Sophia)
"Well, I wonder if I can visit the library. I'm curious about the magic of this world." (Merlin)
"If you're interested, you may visit the royal library. There's no library with complete collection beside our library in this castle." (Sophia)
(Why do I feel as if this sexy MILF is boasting her value to her crush?)
Merlin thought that, amused.
"Well, then. I will kindly receive your kindness, Sophia." (Merlin)
"Ufufufu... Feel free to treat this castle as your own home. I said something like that in the throne room, didn't I?" (Sophia)
"Indeed, you are... Ahahaha..." (Merlin)
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As Merlin and Sophia were having a pleasant conversation, which could be misconstructed as flirting, Marie was oddly silent.
Actually, if you look at her closely and carefully, you can see the victorious glint in her eyes when she subtly glanced at her mother.
Marie realized that her mother had a good impression of Merlin. She dared to think her mother was attracted to him as a man.
She didn't seem displeased. On contrary, she was hoping her mother to be attracted to Merlin until she invited him to her bed. If her mother really did that, it was her win.
(But, is it?) Marie suddenly had some doubts.
Her mother was indeed the hardest obstacle to realize her ambition, but she realized that her mother wasn't the only one.
She glanced at Merlin subtly and recalled how gentlemanly he was last night. Inwardly, she frowned, displeased and slightly frustrated.
To understand her feelings, it is similar to when a gamer realizes that the fight against the last boss of a videogame is anticlimactic despite the thorough preparation they have done, but they discover that there's a hidden boss right after the last boss that renders their preparation pointless.
(Why is he such a gentleman?! If he's a licentious and perverted man who loves women, it will be easy to control him! But alas, he is like this! How vexing...)
When Merlin, sensing her glance, glanced back at him, Marie feigned a cute smile before returning to her meals.
(That was close! He is surprisingly sharp!)
Marie thought she almost got caught.
(I have to tread carefully around him. I shall find a way to control him!)
Merlin and her mother were pleasantly conversing while eating their meals. The mood was so good. From her mother's elegant giggle and Merlin's chuckle, they were enjoying it.
Meanwhile, Marie was busy scheming while eating her lunch. The exquisite taste of the meals fit for royalties was losing its charm as she thought a means to control Merlin.
(No, I refuse to believe that he's different from all men! He may be a hero summoned from another world, but he is still a man, and all men are useless and perverted deep down! I will control him! Okay, Marie, calm down! You have to be calm to think of something! ...hmm, perhaps, I can slowly and subtly change him. If I keep sending women to have sex with him, he will surely get hooked. And then, when he shows his true nature as a man, I can control him easily... That's it! It is a good idea! It seems I was anxious for nothing!)
After finding a plan, Marie was feeling pleased. It was a harebrained idea, something that could easily go wrong, but Marie was getting cornered. It made her sloppy unlike the usual her.
Of course, her inner turmoil and heart's desire also affected her thinking. If not, she surely planning everything thoroughly without leaving a gap to be exploited.
Marie continued eating in good mood, and the exquisite taste of the cuisine returned.
But, unbeknownst to her, her guess regarding Merlin was wrong from the start. She was unwittingly dancing on his palm, helping him to realize his ambition that no one in this world knew at this time.
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After lunch, Merlin went to the royal library in the castle. He was led by the elf head maid, whose name is Anastasia. Although she looked to be in her early twenties, she was older than Llusse and slightly younger than Natalia.
〈Anastasia Image〉
Anastasia was chosen for the task because she had more control over herself than the rest of the staff. Sophia trusted Anastasia to not get distracted and fulfill her duty.
As Merlin followed Anastasia, he was thinking about the lunch.
(So far, Sophia is getting more comfortable with me. It won't be a long while before I capture her. However, I sensed Marie's fluctuating mood. When she saw my interactions with Sophia, her mood was good, but it suddenly took a nosedive, becoming bad. She then felt anxious, confused, and stressed. However, she was feeling pleased and motivated until the lunch ended. Honestly, that girl's emotions were all over the place.)
"Sir Hero, we have arrived." (Anastasia)
Merlin snapped back to reality when he heard the voice of Anastasia. He stared at her.
Even though she was desperately trying to be professional, he could see the inner struggle in her light brown eyes and the faint rosy tint on her smooth cheeks.
Even though this woman was charming, Merlin decided to stay away from her for the time being. He was focusing his effort on Sophia, Marie, and the royal guards. After he conquered them, he wouldn't mind expanding to the other knights and maids in this castle.
"Thank you." Merlin nodded at Anastasia.
Afterward, he entered the royal library. The smells of old parchments hit his sensitive nose, and he was taken aback by the spacious interior that was filled with shelves full of books and scrolls.
He saw the royal librarian sitting behind the counter, her nose deep into her book.
〈Miss Librarian Image〉
"Um... Excuse me." Merlin tried to get her attention.
The Librarian looked up from her book. Her eyes narrowed in displeasure. However, when she saw Merlin, her tight expression loosened up, and she began blushing. Her unfocused eyes were staring at him dreamily.
Inwardly, Merlin wryly smiled. Apparently, this Librarian was easy to get charmed by his transcendent handsome look.
"Miss... Are you okay? You seem off..." (Merlin)
"Oh? Ah! Forgive me!" The Librarian snapped back to reality, flustered. She timidly inquired, "Um... Are you the hero who's staying in the castle?"
"Indeed, I am. Pleased to be your acquaintance, miss..." (Merlin)
"Oh! My name is Catelyn! But, feel free to call me Cate or Lyn! I'm the librarian of the royal library. It's an honor to meet you, Hero!" (Catelyn)
"The pleasure is mine, Miss Cate." (Merlin)
"Um... Do you need something here, Sir Hero?" (Catelyn)
"Yes. I am interested in this world's magic but don't know anything about it because, well, you know. I'm not from this wirld. So, could give me some recommendations?" (Merlin)
"Since you are a beginner, it's better if you start from the fundamentals. Very well. I shall guide you there, Hero. Wait for a moment, please!" Catelyn moved away from behind the counter in a hurry.
She gave off the impression of a clumsy and awkward literary girl. Some guys would surely be happy to get to know a girl like her.
"Please, follow me." (Catelyn)
Merlin followed her as she led him to the correct location.
"Here, you can find the books and scrolls regarding the magic of this world on this shelf, sir!" Cathy explained, blushing all the while.
"Thank you for your assistance, Miss Cate." Merlin nodded and smiled, behaving gentlemanly.
Her blush darkened, Catelyn eventually nodded with a dreamy smile. After a few moments, she snapped back to reality and shyly spoke, "Um... If you need something else, feel free to call me, sir."
"I understand. I shall do it. Once again, thank you for your assistance." (Merlin)
After that, Catelyn returned to her station with heavy steps. She kept turning her head back and sending him a dreamy look. Merlin was busy skimming the title of the books and the scrolls on the shelf in front of him, so he missed her clumsy behavior.
