Chapter 267: Summoning Magic and Gratitude
After all, Bard extended his goodwill because of the strength Li Meng had shown.
As for Bard's goodwill, Li Meng had no intention of refusing it.
After all, Susan would stay by Alisa's side.
He didn't mind bringing the two sides closer.
If Alisa could become the next Holy King of the Holy Kingdom, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing for him.
This world was vast, and having one more friend was always better than having one more enemy.
As for ruling the world, that could wait for later when he had the time.
For now, he had to focus his energy on the Dreamer's task.
With his body bare, Li Meng held the waists of the two sisters as they walked toward the large bed.
Before long, the room was filled with noise.
Occasionally, the soft laughter of the Emma sisters could be heard.
That night, the night grew deeper.
On the second floor, the study was quiet.
Under the magic lamp, Bard was reading a book filled with profound demonic knowledge.
Crystals were not just a source of power for humans.
As a Flame Saint Archmage, Bard knew the secrets of the crystals.
The purpose of the Demon God Cult was likely the entity sealed within the crystal.
With a sigh, Bard set down the book.
He stood up and walked to the window behind him.
Looking at the quiet courtyard outside, Bard thought of the Emma sisters.
He had bought the Emma sisters from the slave market.
At that time, they were only nine years old. Although dirty, they were incredibly cute.
Unknowingly, nine years had passed.
Originally, he bought the sisters just to make the mansion a bit livelier.
He also needed one or two maids to handle some chores.
Unexpectedly, the sisters showed talent as swordswomen.
In less than five years, they had advanced from lower-ranked swordswomen to upper-ranked swordswomen.
If the sisters could study at the Sword Gate, they might become Sword Saints.
He had mentioned it a few times, but the sisters seemed very resistant to leaving him.
So, he let it go.
"Emma and Aya should be with Mr. Silver Mask now."
Bard sighed inwardly, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.
He understood Emma's feelings.
But he couldn't, and wouldn't, accept Emma's affection.
If he were an energetic swordsman, he might have gladly made Emma and Aya his personal maids.
But as a Flame Saint Archmage, he had little physical desire.
A mage's love leaned more toward spiritual connection.
His heart could no longer hold another person.
Whether or not he would ever have the chance in this life,
Bard only wanted to leave his purest self for her.
Although Silver Mask was an odd man, he was a good man.
As women, Emma and Aya couldn't just stay by his side and grow old.
After experiencing the joys of being women, perhaps the sisters would carefully consider what kind of future they wanted.
At that time, he would let go and grant them freedom.
Before long, the figure by the window disappeared.
Time passed little by little, and the night grew deeper.
In the guest room, the noise continued for a long time.
It wasn't until midnight that it finally quieted down.
The room was not dark; the crystal magic lamp emitted a soft light.
On the bed, the green-skinned Li Meng held the two sisters in his arms.
Emma and Aya, drenched in sweat, lay weakly on Li Meng's chest.
Their fair and graceful bodies were exposed to the air.
The elegant curves were extremely tempting.
Emma and Aya exchanged a glance, their faces flushed red.
They curiously examined Mr. Silver Mask's smooth, shiny head.
They wondered what kind of face lay beneath the silver mask.
The sisters were too exhausted.
As they looked, they fell asleep on Li Meng's chest.
Time passed quietly, and the night was uneventful.
The next morning, when Li Meng woke up, Emma and Aya were already gone.
As maids, it was their routine to wake up early despite sleeping late.
"Um... good morning, Silver Mask!"
Upon leaving the room, Li Meng coincidentally met Susan and Alisa in the corridor.
Susan's face was flushed, and she seemed shy.
Alisa, on the other hand, was full of curiosity.
She had been thinking about last night.
Emma and Aya, dressed like that, had been carried into the room by Mr. Silver Mask.
Surely something must have happened between the three of them.
"Mm, good morning, Susan, Alisa!"
Susan took a deep breath and smiled slightly.
"Silver Mask, let's go to the dining hall together."
"Sure!"
And so, the three of them walked side by side down the long corridor.
"Susan, do you know magic?"
Li Meng glanced sideways at the two women beside him.
Susan shook her head.
"No, aside from that ability, I don't know any magic."
"When you have time, you should read some summoning magic books. They might be helpful to you."
Susan's wish was to return to Earth.
If possible, Li Meng wouldn't mind helping her.
Although he had no family worth missing on Earth,
being able to freely travel between two worlds would still be quite nice.
Susan nodded.
"Mm, Lord Bard's study has many magic books. I'll start studying them."
In the morning, life in Obenlo City gradually became lively.
As a guest, Li Meng integrated into the daily life of Bard's mansion.
During his free time in the day, he spent most of it relaxing in the courtyard pavilion.
Alisa trained diligently.
Susan borrowed Bard's study for research.
The Emma sisters cleaned the mansion and then practiced swordsmanship.
After less than an hour of training, they had to prepare lunch.
In the afternoon, training lasted a bit longer, about three hours.
That night, once again.
On the second-floor corridor of Bard's mansion,
"Susan, look, it's Emma and Aya!"
Around a corner in the corridor, two heads peeked out, looking ahead.
Seeing Mr. Silver Mask chatting happily with Emma and Aya, Alisa quickly called Susan.
"Susan, why are Emma and Aya staying in Mr. Silver Mask's room?"
Alisa's question made Susan blush.
She wondered what kind of environment Alisa had grown up in.
She didn't even understand such things between men and women.
"Alisa, Emma and Aya are... sleeping with Mr. Silver Mask!"
"Sleeping? But don't Emma and Aya have their own rooms?"
"N-No, not that kind of sleeping. It's... the kind between a man and a woman!"
Faced with Alisa's puzzled gaze, Susan felt speechless.
It seemed she would have to teach Alisa about these matters between men and women.
Alisa couldn't remain innocent forever.
Otherwise, one day, the darkness of this world would corrupt her.
If that ending was inevitable, Susan hoped Alisa could remain strong.
"It's to thank Silver Mask, Alisa. Let's go back."
Alisa shook her head, looking expectantly at Susan.
"Susan, Mr. Silver Mask saved us. We should thank him too!"
"Mm... huuuuuh?"
Susan was stunned, unable to react for a moment.