The Gentle Rudeus

###Chapter 8: The Gentle Rudeus

In the blink of an eye, I turned six years old.

Yes, It's been exactly six years since I used time magic to return to this world.

During the past six years, I've been honing my magical abilities.

I believe that my current magical power is tremendously greater than my previous one.

Although it's not particularly useful now, it might come in handy someday.

On the other hand,

I've been teaching Silphy magic.

Silphy is also incredibly gifted in magic, and despite having the Laplace factor, she has the potential to learn battle aura.

In other words, if she starts training from a young age, she could potentially become stronger than me.

However, there's no real need for that.

Excessive power can lead to danger.

I remember trying to counter the Asura Empire with my own strength, but I lost...

No.

I don't want to dwell on that anymore.

In short, I'll make Silphy a bit stronger than before, but not by too much.

Before I encounter the Dragon God, this should be sufficient.

Under my guidance, Silphy has successfully learned chantless incantation and various other elemental magic.

Probably because of the Laplace factor.

Silphy's magical talent is truly remarkable.

The Laplace factor is quite useful, isn't it?

"Ah, Rudeus, it's raining!"

Silphy suddenly exclaimed.

"Is that so?"

I looked up at the sky.

The raindrops began to fall.

I see, so it's time.

Although I shouldn't feel this way, I can't help but smile a little.

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Silphy's POV:

The sky darkened an rain began to fall.

Earlier, I was excited because I had just learned chantless incantation, and I didn't notice the darkened sky at first.

Rudeus was also smiling at me, so he too didn't notice the weather.

We hurriedly rushed out from under the big tree, as Rudeus had told me we shouldn't hide under a tree when it rains.

But in doing so, we got completely soaked.

"Rudeus, can't you stop the rain?"

I asked, somewhat puzzled.

Rudeus is so powerful, and can do anything.

He can easily make it rain heavily, so it should be possible for him to stop it too, right?

"Although I could, we're already wet, and crops won't grow without rain. I won't intervene unless it's really bad," Rudeus explained.

Ah, Rudeus is so smart.

I was just feeling proud of myself for learning chantless incantation, but compared to Rudeus, I'm still far behind.

Before I knew it, Rudeus was already leading me into his house.

"Excuse the intrusion..."

I said nervously.

The maid, Lily, was waiting with a large towel.

"Welcome back, Rudeus and your friend. The hot water is ready. Please hurry up to the second floor to dry off. The master and mistress will be back soon, and I need to prepare for them. Will you be alright on your own?"

"I'll be fine."

Rudeus led me up to the second floor.

I don't know why, but Rudeus seems a bit excited?

Is it just my imagination?

We took off our shoes and walked into the bathroom, rubbing our hair and feet dry.

The bathroom had a large tub filled with hot water.

This is...

I turned around to look, but Rudeus had already taken off his clothes.

Huh?

Rudeus's body... Waah...

I can feel my face burning, probably already flushed red.

"Silphy, shouldn't you take off your clothes too?"

Rudeus asked.

"Uh, yeah... yeah..."

I didn't know how to respond. Should I really take them off?

But I'm a girl...

Wouldn't that be a bit improper?

Just as I was hesitating, Rudeus said, "Come, lift your arms."

I instinctively lifted my arms.

When I reacted, my upper body clothes had already been removed by Rudeus.

"Uh, uh, Ahhh..."

I was seen!

My body was seen by Rudeus!

Although it's just a child's body, I'm a girl, and Rudeus is a boy...

Mom said that a girl's body should only be seen by someone she really likes.

Uh, I do really like Rudeus.

But isn't this a bit...

Before I could finish that thought, my pants were also pulled down by Rudeus.

"Wu, wu, wu..."

My body trembled slightly, and I started crying.

"No... ah!"

...

Afterwards, Rudeus sincerely apologized.

He said he had thought I was a boy, so he acted that way.

Wuu...

Being told that, I felt even more uncomfortable.

Isn't that saying I have no femininity at all?

Although it's true...

I didn't get angry at Rudeus.

I was just too embarrassed.

However, after clearing up the misunderstanding, Rudeus didn't seem to mind and continued to treat me gently, with a slightly flirtatious gaze.

Rudeus is always so gentle... and a bit lustful.

But I don't dislike Rudeus.

Oh no, it feels like I'm gradually becoming dependent on Rudeus.