The Protagonists of Romance Fantasy Novels Have Escaped

134 – 134. Sleeping Together (1)

The news that her younger sister Elizabeta had slept with someone soon reached Ludmila’s ears.

Naturally, she reacted with furious outrage upon hearing it.

“Y-you slept together…! A mysterious man and a maiden sleeping together! It’s true that I tolerated your relationship with Riza… but you haven’t even had an engagement yet!”

“…Yes, that’s correct.”

If the news that the platinum princess slept with the man who would become her sister’s husband spread in the capital, it would surely generate countless scandals.

Brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

A setting that often appears in adult films.

The nobles, who love to spread rumors and gossip, would not sit idly by. They would undoubtedly gather in groups at the banquet hall and chatter away.

It was only natural for Ludmila to be furious as an older sister. Even if their father allowed a polygamous marriage, it was shameless for an unmarried man and woman who hadn’t even had an engagement to share a bed.

“W-well, yesterday… I just wanted to be with Edanant as if I were intoxicated.”

“Intoxicated? Could it be that Edanant got you drunk?”

Her crimson eyes glinted with a fierce light as she stared.

Desperately, I shook my head.

“Would I ever have given alcohol to Her Highness Elizabeta for impure purposes! Absolutely not!”

“That’s right. I just wanted to do that last night.”

This must have been the case for many men and women who hurriedly held weddings due to premarital pregnancies.

There was no reason.

I simply wanted to sleep together.

Elizabeta’s sharp response came as a shock to Ludmila. Did she feel a sense of betrayal from her younger sister? With a look of bewilderment, she swallowed her words.

“Your Highness! Riza is still a foolish child who lacks discernment! You, being the older one, should have stopped her!”

“She’s an adult at twenty… Ah, no.”

As she pouted her lips and retorted with a sulky voice, Ludmila’s spirit erupted like a volcano.

It seems we’re caught in a whale fight.

The sister is rampaging.

The younger sister shows no sign of remorse.

Since it was true that we spent the night together until morning, I had no words to defend myself. If Rue hadn’t been in bed with me, Ludmila might have suspected something more scandalous.

“Surely you wouldn’t cheat on me with Ludmila?”

“From the moment I shared a bed with Liza, it’s already infidelity. Don’t just brush it off every time.”

Ludmila shot back with a sharp tone, yet a faint smile escaped her lips as she sighed.

This commotion was clearly a reaction that she intended to keep unspoken.

“Indeed, you are quite the lowlife.”

“…….”

Hmph.

But just because she intended to keep it unspoken didn’t mean her anger had dissipated.

Ludmila, who had delivered a cutting remark, turned her head away with a scoff full of discontent.

“Ethan!”

“I’ve already been scolded enough, Saint Lady.”

Where the red dragon departs, the white dragon is sure to take its place.

As if to prove this, a girl with flowing silver hair approached, huffing with indignation.

She reached out and pressed down on Jebeline’s head. Jebeline flailed her arms in resistance, but the grip on her head didn’t relent.

“Eek! Honestly, honestly! You’re off cheating again!”

“Okay, okay. I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“Apologize to your beloved girlfriend with a bit more sincerity!”

“I’m sorry, my beloved girlfriend.”

I let out a hollow laugh at Jebeline’s thinly veiled attempt to elevate herself to the status of girlfriend. I pressed down harder on her head, prompting Jebeline to tap at my hand in surrender.

Her neatly arranged silver hair was now a complete mess.

As Jebeline fussed with her disheveled hair, she grumbled.

“Always off cheating…! I wonder when Ethan will finally become a decent person!”

“Maybe someday.”

“Eek! If this happens again, you better be ready for it!”

“Got it, I’ll be careful.”

Fortunately, since it was literally just a matter of sharing a bed, I was able to somehow placate the white dragon’s fury.

What would have happened if I had graduated with honors?

Surely, the red dragon and the white dragon would have torn the flirt to shreds in their rage.

I was dizzy from having to deal with both Ludmila and Jeblinne at once. I felt like I needed to hug Rue like a body pillow and take a nap to restore my mental health.

“Almost got beaten up by my sister and the saintess. Are you okay, Edanant?”

“I’m fine. It’s not the first or second time.”

“…Now you’re saying it as if you’re proud of it.”

“Surely not.”

Elizabeta looked at me with a horrified expression, as if facing a shameless person.

I shrugged in response.

“Edan, Edan!”

Rue, who had been running around the backyard with the Luinongs, approached. She was holding a soccer ball made of iron leather in both hands.

It reminded me of a pet begging to play ball.

“On my recommendation, I’ll let you join in on the fun!”

“I don’t really need to.”

“No need to be so humble! Edan is our dear friend among the Luinongs!”

“…….”

Elizabeta chuckled and nudged me. This was because even the Luinongs who had just been playing with Rue had gathered around, looking at me with eager eyes.

Should I join in…?

I felt uneasy, having been called names like “Dung Ball Thrower,” “Triangle Foot,” and “Triangular Instep” for a long time.

Hoo.

I guess there’s no helping it.

I might as well just pretend to play along.

Accepting the Luinongs’ request, I picked up the soccer ball. Rue and the Luinongs squealed with delight, cheering joyfully.

“Here I go!”

I kicked the soccer ball with all my might after placing it on the ground.

Bang-!

With a sound that echoed through the air, the soccer ball flew off in a gentle arc, shooting off in an unexpected direction.

The ball flew and struck a statue that adorned the backyard. It was a statue that perfectly replicated the figure of our ancestor, a prominent figure representing the Hoenberk family and a founding hero of the Baltaria Empire.

Perhaps because it hit the face…

A clattering sound echoed, and a heavy bronze head rolled away.

“Wow!”

“Just as expected, it’s Ethan!”

The Louisnons, witnessing the unprecedented spectacle before them, jumped up and down in delight.

And Elizabeta clutched her stomach and burst into laughter.

* * *

I lifted the head.

Then, I asked Ludmila to weld the severed section back together.

Thanks to the swift emergency measures, I managed to avoid the unfortunate incident of being discovered by my father. I also silenced the Louisnons, who had witnessed the extraordinary situation, by handing out a piece of candy to each of them.

“Hmph, tonight I’ll sleep with the pretty princess!”

“Go ahead then.”

Rue hugged her pillow and dashed off.

What’s going on?

The little one, who had been keeping me company like a fluffy puppy, was acting strangely.

I suppose it means she really likes the pretty princess. Feeling a bit disappointed as I watched Rue run off with her pillow, I flopped onto the bed.

‘Has the bed always been this spacious? Until now, Rue has taken up all the space…’

Perhaps it’s because the little one who used to bounce around beside me is gone.

How boring.

It feels like the puppy that used to scamper around the yard has disappeared.

I turned off all the lights except for the lamp on the desk. Then, I pulled out a pile of documents to review the matters I had approved today.

“I will guard Edanant’s side. So, I would appreciate it if you would step back.”

“Don’t be unreasonable. I had a prior engagement, you know?”

The sharp voices echoing from the hallway invaded the tranquility of the bedroom.

What’s happening?

It’s definitely Ludmila and Jeblinne’s voices…

I soon realized the reason why the second princess of the empire and the first saint of the Holy Kingdom were arguing late at night. So, I sprang up from the bed like a spring and tried to lock the door.

Thud-!

But it was too late.

The firmly closed door was flung open by Ludmila and Jeblinne.

“Hey, you! Quickly return the saint!”

“Ethan! Of course, Ethan would choose the fresh and beautiful saintess, right?”

The worst situation unfolded as Rudmila and Jeblin faced each other in the bedroom, both in a somewhat agitated state. The sight of them, believing without a doubt that they would have his support, left him breathless.

A choice of death.

Whichever side he chose, death awaited.

Instinctively sensing this, he allowed Rudmila and Jeblin into the bedroom.

Surely, like Elizabeta, their purpose was to share the bed. Although he was displeased at the interruption of the quiet time, he decided to accept their insistence, as it was merely sleeping in the same bed.

“Uh?”

Click.

Rudmila and Jeblin closed the door behind them as they entered the bedroom.

At the same moment, the sound of the door locking echoed.

“Ahem…!”

“Sharing a bed with a man… it’s a bit embarrassing.”

Rudmila began to remove the gown draped over her like a coat. As she did, her sensual figure clad in alluring black lingerie was revealed.

Jeblin was no different.

As she pulled her gown halfway down, her delicate skin was exposed along with a sky-blue bra that hugged her modest chest.

Such bold undergarments.

It must mean they wanted something more than just sharing a bed.

Looking at Rudmila and Jeblin, who seemed resolute, he gazed out the window. If he could break the glass with a fierce headbutt and jump out, he might be able to escape.

But—.

“If you try to flee from the bedroom, I will burn you.”

“Such a weak coward should be roasted.”

What did they mean by burning?

What would they roast?

It felt as if flames and lightning were surging right before his eyes.

He had to somehow prevent the miserable outcome of the Hohenberg family’s heir being cut off. So, under the stern gazes of Rudmila and Jeblin, he slowly lay down on the bed.

A room from which one cannot escape (by choice) without s*x.