Leon Greyrat: The Second Son - Mushoku Tensei OC

Chapter 97 - A Princess' Feelings

— Sylphiette Greyrat —

"Then... if that's all, I think it's time I visited Clara and the kids," Leon said, stretching his arms as he got up from his chair. "Don't stay here too late, you three."

"Of course. That would be incredibly inefficient," Ariel said, giving him a smile. "But thank you for the help today."

"Well, those beastfolk are always a bit unruly when they first get here," he said, shrugging. "And I am technically a teacher, even if it's only a few days a week."

"Ah, of course, how could I forget," Ariel chuckled. "Then, I will see you later, teacher."

"Yeah, yeah," Leon said, shaking his head as he headed towards the door. "Oh, and don't forget to pick up that new dress, Aisha."

"I won't, Big Brother," she responded.

"Right... and Sylphy?" he said, looking over at me.

"Yes?" I asked, my heart thumping with how his eyes softened as he stared at me.

Really, even after all this time together, as well as the birth of Anna, Leon still had that same effect on me.

"I love you," he said, making my lips quirk up in happiness.

Haa... even after so many years, I still felt like that same little girl, hopelessly in love with him.

But at least now, I knew he reciprocated that love, and lately he had been reminding me every moment he could.

For some, the attention would perhaps be a little overwhelming, but for me... I couldn't help but love it every single time.

After all, even though we were now husband and wife, the feeling of his touches still remained just as exciting as the first time.

"I love you too, Leon," I said, smiling back at him. "And why don't you bring Aria and Anna? I'm sure they would love to see some kids their age."

Hmm... for some reason, Leon's smile seemed a little... pained, but at the same time... relieved?

No, that must just be my imagination.

He knew how much I loved him, and if he didn't... well, I did want a big family, so perhaps I could give myself to him for the night.

"I was planning on it," he said as he closed the door behind him. "Anyway, see you later."

As the door shut closed, I then looked down at Ariel, my princess.

"Haa..." she sighed dreamily, resting her chin on her hand as she stared out the door.

Yes... there was that too...

Speaking of the love and affection that Leon and I shared... I had noticed.

Just like right now, after spending some time together, when my husband eventually left the room, Ariel couldn't help but sigh dreamily as he parted.

It was even worse when there was a window, as she would stare at his departing form until he was out of sight.

And then there was the way she had been glancing at him with every passing moment... and then the lovely smile she wore when they conversed... the way her face glowed whenever Leon opened the door for her as a guard... how she sat up straighter with a newfound energy after talking with him...

And then there was how she acted with him, how open and genuine she was, how relaxed she seemed, and how happy she obviously felt...

She was in love with him. And quite badly at that.