Chapter 279 - A Happy Occasion

"Ahh!"

Aleshia screamed.

"What? Did I hurt you anywhere??" Lawrend asked her with a face filled with worry.

"N-No. Master was just too… dashing…" Aleshia said.

"Oh, of course. Come on. I'll get you cleaned up," Lawrend replied calmly.

"Geez. You didn't even deny it, Master," Aleshia said as she pouted.

"Hahahaha. I'm joking," Lawrend replied with a laugh.

He carried her to the bathroom and gently placed her inside the bathtub.

"Ahh… The water is so warm…"

Aleshia relaxed and rested her head on the side.

"Wet your body. I will wash your body with soap," Lawrend said.

"W-Wash me!?" Aleshia exclaimed in shock.

"Huh? Isn't that why I'm here?" Lawrend furrowed his eyebrows in confusion.

"I can do it myself, Master. I'm an assassin, remember?" Aleshia said with a flustered look on her face.

"Don't tell me you're embarrassed at this point? We already did it so many times," Lawrend said to her in disbelief.

Aleshia stayed silent and slowly sank into the water.

"*Sigh* Alright. You can clean yourself," Lawrend said.

He picked up the soap and loofa and placed them beside her.

"Thank you, Master," Aleshia said as she watched him leave the room.

"You're welcome," Lawrend replied before he left the room.

…

"She didn't let you bath her, Master?" Aezel asked Lawrend in shock.

"Yes. I think she's embarrassed," Lawrend replied.

"Hehhh… She's like a maiden in love," Aezel commented.

"Hahahaha. Maybe."

The two of them sat on the bed and waited for almost half an hour.

"Master! I'm done," Aleshia shouted from the inside.

Lawrend stood up and walked towards the bathroom. He opened the door and saw her smiling at him.

"Master, carry me again!" Aleshia said.

"Of course," Lawrend replied.

He walked towards her and lifted her out of the bathtub. Aleshia pressed her hands and body against him. She felt his warmth silently.

"Are you okay, Aleshia?" Lawrend asked her, perplexed.

"Master, I love you," Aleshia suddenly replied.

"I love you too. What's wrong?" Lawrend asked her in concern.

"I'm happy. I think I should be pregnant," Aleshia replied.

"How did you know?" Lawrend asked her in shock.

"Sister Humility taught me her technique… I confirmed it just now," Aleshia replied.

"T-That's great! Congratulations, Aleshia!" Lawrend exclaimed happily.

At long last, her wish was finally granted. She doesn't have to feel envious that the others were already pregnant.

"Geez. Why are you congratulating me, Master? It's our baby!" Aleshia said as she looked at him like he was an idiot.

"Yes, yes. I'm just happy for you," Lawrend replied.

"Mm… Thank you for granting me my reward," Aleshia said as she snuggled close to him again.

"I'll bring you to the bed now. It's already chilly, right?" Lawrend said to her before he turned around and carried her out of the bathroom.

"Ahh! That looks so erotic and cute, Master!" Aezel exclaimed on the bed.

"Aleshia said she's pregnant," Lawrend said to her.

"Wha—" Aezel widened her eyes and looked at Aleshia, who was happily smiling.

"Good news, right?"

"Congratulations, Sister Aleshia! You're finally pregnant too! We're all gonna become Master's pregnant maids!" Aezel shouted in happiness. She was genuinely happy for her.

"Mm! Master did a good job last night, hehe."

"Fufufufu. I'm sure he did. How did you even find out?" Aezel asked curiously.

Aleshia explained the reason to her.

"I'm glad it worked out for you. You were starting to become so anxious about it," Aezel said.

"Yes. I'm so happy," Aleshia replied.

…

The three of them left the room. Aezel accompanied them to the dining area for them to eat.

Shortly after, the others started arriving. They quickly learned that Aleshia was already pregnant.

Ella: "Congratulations, Big Sister! I'm gonna be an aunt soon."

Humility: "I see that my technique worked. Congratulations, Sister Aleshia."

Amene: "Congrats-nyaa, Sister Aleshia!"

Grape: "Con-nyaa-tulations!"

"Thank you, everyone and Master," Aleshia replied humbly.

"Alright. I also have another announcement," Lawrend said.

They turned their heads towards him in surprise. Lawrend looked at each of them before he opened his mouth and said," I'm a High Mage again."

Humility: "Wowww!"

Grape: "Master is so unbelievable!"

Amene: "Amazing!"

Their eyes sparkled in awe and respect. It didn't even take him a week to become a High Mage again. For them, that was something inconceivable.

"As expected of Master, right!?" Elena shouted in elation.

She was very proud of her Master. Especially since she helped him do it.

"Yes, but Master still hurt himself because of it," Aleshia said.

The excited mood suddenly dampened. Everyone's eyes were now focused on her. She explained to them the dangerous thing that Lawrend had to do.

"Wahh! Young Master is stupid!" Ella shouted in alarm.

Lawrend was taken aback by her response and didn't know what to say.

"My Master told me that losing all of your mana is akin to asking for death. I'm glad that Master is still fine," Ella said.

"I won't do it again. I promise," Lawrend replied with a warm smile on his face.

"Fufufufu. You're saying that because I will stop you," Aezel said with a faint smile on her face.

"... Don't underestimate me, Aezel," Lawrend replied solemnly.

"Hmmm… Show me, Master. Behave and show us that you won't do it again," Aezel replied as she looked at him calmly.

Lawrend tried several more words to reassure her, but Aezel shook her head. She more than learned to trust his words. She had to see him do it first.

"Fine. Suit yourself. I won't be able to stop you anyway," Lawrend replied as he gave up.

Thus, it was officially decided that Aezel would accompany him at all times. Amene and Grape would overtake her cleaning responsibility.

…

It was a bright morning and the rustling of the surrounding forests filled their ears, and little bugs were flying everywhere.

"Master, what are we doing here?" Aezel asked.

She was with Amene and Lawrend as they stood outside the Undrasil Monster Forest.

"I have a promise to fulfill," Lawrend answered.

"A promise?"

"You will see.. Follow me," Lawrend said.