The Abandoned White Magician’s Tea Life - Chapter 89 : I want you to spoil me
Translator: Sunnyshies
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Chapter 89 : I want you to spoil me
When the visit to the orphanage was decided, preparations began immediately.
First, they went to write a letter to the Director. Unlike the letter from the orphanage to Leonardo, if they send it from here, it should arrive before Amalia and the others arrive.
Leonardo then applied for a leave of absence from the guild and prepared for the trip.
“We need to rent a carriage, get some food, and make sure we know where we’re going to stop along the way.”
“I guess there’s a lot to think about when you’re traveling.”
Next to Amalia, who had a map spread out on the living room table, Yugo said sincerely.
This map was purchased from the innkeeper, Eva’s father. They would like to avoid camping out on the road if possible, and instead prefer to go via inns. When they discussed this with him, he sold us a map published by an Association of Innkeepers.
According to the innkeeper, there must be many inns other than the ones shown on this map, but many of them are not affiliated with any innkeepers’ associations. Such inns charge outrageous fees, will not take responsibility for lost luggage, and are run in a very sloppy manner.
Especially when there are only women and children, such as Amalia and Yugo, they are treated with a lot of disdain. Leonardo also said, “If it were just me, I wouldn’t mind staying at such an inn, but for Amalia-san’s safety, I think we should stay at an inn that is a member of the association.”
Therefore, after confirming the rough route from Polk to the orphanage, they also had to have a good idea of the lodging they could stop at. Since the itinerary would depend on the weather and the progress of the carriage on the given day, it was necessary to consider various possibilities to ensure a safe journey.
Incidentally, they asked Eva to take care of things while they were away from home. Being away from home for more than a month makes her uneasy in terms of hygiene and security, so she entrusted the key to her to ventilate and clean the house on a regular basis. Of course, she has a consideration for her gratuity, so she plans to buy her some local products from around the orphanage as souvenirs.
“I can’t wait to travel with mom! We haven’t been out of Polk together except for the festival last year, right?”
“I know…Yugo didn’t wander around a lot even when he was a dragon?”
Amalia asked, and Yugo nodded as he traced with his finger the points that Amalia had marked on the map in ink.
“I fell asleep as soon as I arrived in the human world. So, actually, the first time I flew a long distance was when I went to rescue my mom.”
“Really? Wasn’t it hard on your body?”
“It was winter, so it was a little tiring, but I was fine. I’d like to fly as hard as I can sometimes, but that would be conspicuous.”
“…I see.”
If Yugo had been a small dragon, his wings would have been barely noticeable in a secluded area.
However, although Yugo is said to be a young dragon, he is as big as a small mountain when in dragon form, and he is a light dragon, which is said to be the most powerful species. His huge body with golden scales stands out anyway, and since he had attacked Kyros last year, he cannot act in a way that might attract people’s attention.
‘…Yugo’s true nature is that he is a dragon, so I really want to let him fly with all his might, but…’
If it were in a very remote area, they might not encounter humans, but it would be difficult, at least within the Kingdom of Leandra. She heard that Yugo does not like the cold, so she would like to take him to a warm southern country like the Kingdom of Rohr someday.
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In the evening, Leonardo returned. He smiled at her and informed her, “My application went through,” and that he was also able to rent a small carriage.
“Thank you so much. If it had been just me, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything.”
“You’re welcome. But please don’t hesitate to rely on me. I’m usually the one who is spoiled by you.”
“I’m spoiling you? Do you think so…?”
Amalia contemplated while preparing vegetables for dinner.
Amalia and Leonardo, once twenty and twelve years old, are now twenty-two and twenty-four. While Amalia was in the Demon World, Leonardo grew up and became an attractive adult man.
As a child, however, she did not think he was “spoiled” because he was a tough, strong, and very dependable adult.
“Yes, I am. I am not good with my hands, I can’t cook or sew. You are a very good cook and you make the best tea. You even mend my and Yugo’s clothes, which have holes in them, so how can I say I am not spoiled?”
“Oh, uh…is that how it’s supposed to be?”
“Of course it is…and that.”
Leonardo smiled and slipped the hand that was playing with Amalia’s hair to her waist and hugged her tightly. Because of the height difference, Amalia fell into his embrace and completely settled into Leonardo’s arms as he held her close and she slumped into his chest.
“Ah, ummm…”
“…you fit into my arms like this, without hesitation. I can hold you like this and make you my only person just for now. This also means that I am spoiling you.”
“I-I see.”
Amalia was surprised and embarrassed by what he said, so she unintentionally became respectful, but Amalia understood and agreed.
‘When I think of “pampering,” I inevitably get the impression of the orphanage children clinging to the adults, but…that’s not the case at all.’
He spoils her even as an adult, and when their relationship is that of lovers, the implications change. Leonardo, who is usually firm and dependable, becomes a little more childlike when he is holding Amalia in his arms, and Amalia is tempted to give herself to him as he wishes. This is probably another way in which Amalia “spoils” him.
“So I can spoil you and all then, can’t I?”
“Yes, of course! But the only thing I’m better at than Amalia-san is moving my body, so I don’t think I can be of much help to you.”
“I don’t think so…even this time, you are arranging everything so that we can go to the orphanage safely…thank you so much. I’m counting on you.”
Leonardo’s arms wrapped around Amalia became a little tighter as he heard her say this with all her heart. He then looked down at Amalia in his arms, he smiled happily, and dropped a light kiss in his cheek.
“…I’m very happy to know that I can be depended on by you. I will do my best to make you comfortable along the way. I hope you will indulge me.”
“I will. Instead, I will prepare your meals and organize your luggage, you can count on me for that.”
“Of course.”
They stare at each other for a while and lightly overlap their lips. With just that, both of them turned bright red, and separated their bodies while embarrassed.
Meanwhile, Yugo came over from the living room. He had the wooden puzzle that he loves, and when he saw Leonardo, he greeted, “Oh, welcome back.”
“Ah, I’m home. Did you happen to notice anything unusual today?”
“I was protecting my mom, so she’s fine. I just made a new shape with this puzzle.”
“Wow, that’s something I’d like to see. Amalia-san I’ll play with Yugo, could you please bring over dinner?”
“Yes, we’re having spicy meat today.”
“I’m looking forward to it.”
Leonardo then carried Yugo on his shoulders and headed for the living room.
Amalia couldn’t help but smile as she listened to the two of them playing puzzle games in the living room, exchanging some kind of light banter.
Leonardo really takes good care of Yugo. Yugo’s actual age would be several hundred years old, but he is no different from a normal child when it comes to playing with toys and taking an interest in insects.
‘…yes, that’s right. When I meet with the Director, I’m supposed to explain that Yugo is my adopted son, not my biological son’
Not that she really needs to make a decision right now, Amalia contemplates as she takes a spoonful of vegetable seeds.
Amalia intends to go see the Director and the other teachers as 32 years old, but she looks too young for that age. So to avoid confusion, they don’t plan to reveal that Yugo is a dragon.
It seems that either a biological or adopted child would pass for Amalia’s age and Yugo’s apparent age, but if it were a biological child, the “who is the father?” question would arise.
‘His hair color is almost identical to Leonardo’s, but that’s as good as it gets…’
She would also report to the director that she and Leonardo had become lovers, but it was not going to be a good story for anyone to say that Yugo was the child of Leonardo. Then again, it seemed better to assume that Yugo was adopted and that Leonardo and she were raising him together.
‘The director loved little kids, and I’m sure Yugo would get around just fine.’
Nodding to herself, Amalia put the chicken into the pan.
Today’s spicy meat dish and sweet soup will surely bring smiles to both Leonardo and Yugo.
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