Endless Memoir || Original Light Novel

Chapter 10: Visiting the Capital

The case involving the new equipment was put on hold. Everyone gathered there decided to return and rest for the day. In the end, I didn't even managed to guess why the merchant was there.

After returning, the first thing I did was to study the construct of the magic circle that Mary made.

I got absorbed in my work and didn't stop until it was already time for dinner. After eating, I resumed my work.

Before the clock struck midnight, I managed to make two more prototypes using the same architecture as what Mary made.

With this, I confirmed that strong magic circles "whispers" their chants to the practitioner himself. No matter how I tried, the protective magic on the left hand glove didn't give me a chant.

I woke up right as morning came and noticed that I was sleeping against the table.

"Good Morning..."

Nina greeted me despite looking a bit sleepy. Without waiting for a reply, she got out of the house while carrying a bucket. Since I can't see Mary around, it seems that she too was out to fetch water.

I stood up and stretched for a bit. Then, I noticed that someone was still sleeping on the bed. I felt shivers all over my body. Blaire was sleeping soundly in the middle of the bed.

"......"

No matter how I look at it, she looks like an angel especially when she's sleeping. Her peaceful expression brings a smile to any onlooker's face. I don't think if I'm just being biased because I actually have a thing for older women. I didn't tell Mary and Nina about that, did I?

Basically, my strike zone stretches from 25 to 30. It's not broad but I don't have plans to change my preferences any time soon. I think that she is within my strike zone despite having no proof.

"U-Uuuunnn... Mhhhm..."

She twisted and turned around the bed. I can't help but stare. She really isn't lacking of curves. Rather, I should say the she was quite blessed.

"Nazo... Where are you staring at?"

I suddenly heard Mary's low voice from my side. I didn't notice that she entered.

"N-Nothing. I was just wondering what to do when she wakes up."

I muttered an excuse, which is the truth, but is actually just a passing thought in reality. Hearing my words, Mary sighed.

"... Actually, she woke up around sometime before midnight... However, after seeing your figure, she fainted again... I'm afraid that she may be unable to properly wake up as long as you're present."

Trauma?! Is it some sort of trauma?! Or maybe phobia? Don't tell me it is!

"Nnnn..."

As I was having some random thoughts, Blaire got up from bed and rubbed her eyes sleepily. I was focusing on something entirely different. Ho-Ho-Ho.

"Hmm? Uh? Ah?!"

After her vision cleared, she stared at my face and looks like she was surprised. She started shaking terribly and her face turned deep red.

"... Good morning."

I greeted half reflexively. Shortly after, the round two of our skirmish occurred. But this time, no magic was involved as all her belongings were set aside.

I don't really know why but when I told her that if she don't stop, I'll be forced to pin her down again, she obediently stopped. During the whole duration of breakfast, Mary ignored me though. Why?