Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter: Chapter 52: An Ominous Premonition
Chapter 52: An Ominous Premonition
Time passed by second by second…
Loli’s small head rested against Xi Wei’s chest again. Her tender little face was flushed, and there were some sweat stains on her forehead.
She gently nuzzled her face into Xi Wei’s embrace. After being sufficiently satisfied, she finally looked up.
Her pure and beautiful peach blossom eyes were filled with mist. She looked at Xi Wei tenderly and asked with shyness and unease:
“M-Master, how do you think Loli has served you?”
Hearing this, Xi Wei pinched Loli’s slightly chubby baby face, brushed away the hair sticking to her forehead, and said with heartache:
“Why are you making yourself suffer to do these things? There’s no need to do so; Master won’t dislike you because of it.”
Xi Wei understood that Loli’s painstaking efforts to learn various skills to please him were actually due to her inferiority complex about her demi-human identity, fearing that he might abandon her one day.
In response to Xi Wei’s question, Loli just lowered her head, burying her face in the chest she was so infatuated with, and remained silent for a long time.
The tail behind her swayed back and forth, gently brushing against Xi Wei’s leg, revealing her inner unease.
A moment later, Xi Wei heard Loli’s muffled voice from his chest:
“Loli, Loli has heard many people say that Winter Fort might recruit many maids in the future. At that time, there will be more and more beautiful maids. Mrs. Chris said that if Loli isn’t proactive, Master will definitely be snatched away.”
“Moreover,” Loli said, getting more and more upset, as if she had already lost her master. Tears welling up, she continued:
“And in the future, Master will marry a noble lady as his wife. If she dislikes Loli then, what should Loli do? Will Master drive me away…”
“Master, Loli will definitely be obedient. Please don’t drive Loli away, okay…”
Xi Wei was heartbroken. He quickly cupped the little maid’s pretty face with both hands, gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his thumb, and comforted her:
“Mrs. Chris was just scaring you. Master is different from other nobles; I won’t find many maids. Your Master relies on strength and military achievements to dine as a noble. Do you understand what that means?”
Seeing the little maid’s confused look, Xi Wei couldn’t help but flick her tender nose and continued to explain:
“It means I often have to go to war and won’t stay in the castle. Since that’s the case, why would I want so many maids? Isn’t that a waste of money?”
“Also, I don’t fancy any noble ladies. They’re not even half as good as my little maid. Don’t you think so?”
“M-Master, you’re lying. Loli is just a demi…”
“Shh—” Xi Wei gently covered Loli’s mouth, interrupting her, not allowing her to continue.
“In short, Master will not abandon you, nor will he leave you. Just remember this. As for the issue of identity, this is the fault of the era, not yours. Master will find a way to solve it slowly. Do you believe Master?”
“Loli… Loli definitely believes Master, but…”
Loli looked up pitifully, her misty big eyes holding a few tears. She stammered:
“But Master doesn’t want Loli anymore, saying Loli is still young… What if Master is driven crazy by holding back?”
“How about, how about Master finds a female master instead…”
Although she said this, the little maid’s heart clearly said otherwise.
She deeply loved her Master and naturally had a little selfishness. No girl wanted to share the person she liked with someone else. In her heart, she naturally hoped that she would be the one to serve her Master.
So as she spoke, tears of grievance welled up.
Xi Wei quickly sat up and held the girl in his arms, patting her delicate back and softly comforting her:
“Good girl, don’t cry. Aren’t you looking at me? When would your Master have time to find another female master? I promise you, from now on, you will be my only personal maid. No one can replace you, alright?”
Loli nestled in Xi Wei’s arms, tears streaming down her face, and nodded. She then asked:
“Th-then, Master, did you like it just now? Am I a qualified personal maid?”
Xi Wei wiped away her tears and affectionately kissed her forehead. He said:
“Of course, but there’s no need to do these things to please me anymore. I won’t dislike you, nor will I leave you. You should also have confidence in yourself, understand?”
“I-I understand. Then, Master, do you like it…”
“…”
Seeing Xi Wei remain silent, Loli pouted and said coquettishly:
“M-Master, just tell Loli, okay~”
Xi Wei: emmm…
“Master, say it~”
“This…”
“Hmph, Master, hurry up and say it~”
“Alright, I like it very much. Loli is amazing.”
“Hehe, I knew it. Loli actually saw through it~”
“In short… Loli will definitely continue to work hard!”
Loli immediately squinted her eyes, her tears turning into a smile, and she became happy.
Xi Wei: “…”
Is this “working hard” serious?
But to be honest, the skills Loli learned from Mrs. Chris were very effective. Her massage techniques were superb. This time, she not only massaged his thighs but also kissed his belly. Even the acupoints on his soles were found very accurately.
It was quite difficult for her.
Although the little maid had come of age, she still looked petite.
So, for her healthy growth and as a reward for her hard work in learning skills, Xi Wei specially rewarded her with a large cup of precious Gale Black Bull pure milk, a specialty of Eagle Territory, before going to bed.
After Loli finished washing up, the two slept intimately in each other’s arms, and the night passed without incident.
…
The next day, in Homan Castle.
In Viscount Budun’s room, the afterglow of the sunset brought a hint of heat to the room.
As dusk deepened, stars gradually appeared.
Information about the army of Winter City gathering and preparing to depart had already been reported by scouts.
The actions of Winter City were too fast, so fast that he felt something strange. The other party seemed somewhat impatient.
The militia and knights of the Budun Family had already begun to gather, but so far, only a little over three thousand had assembled. More militia were still rushing from farther places and had not yet arrived.
Viscount Budun, who fought on horseback and governed in peace, was not a noble who only knew how to indulge in pleasure. He naturally understood what efficient mobilization of the militia meant.
An army with greater fighting desire, even if it were cannon fodder, could play an important role on the battlefield.
An ominous premonition continued to linger in his heart. He always felt that the other party was too proactive. Even if the militia had strong fighting desire, they shouldn’t be so eager. Was it underestimation?
Had that exceptionally talented young man become so arrogant after growing up?
But now it was a case of the arrow being nocked and ready to fly. Unless he was willing to give up the Budun Family’s chance to rise and become an upper-class noble, this battle was inevitable.
With those three lords present in this battle, and his son as a hidden trump card, he didn’t believe anything would go wrong.
Viscount Budun walked to the window and gazed at the crescent moon hanging in the sky, calming his emotions.
