I Own A Brothel In Another World (Ch. 1-196)

Chapter 12 - First Partners

"Last time I checked that was my name, yes," she answers with a warm smile.

I look at her in surprise. She wears her characteristic purple robes with cut sides to reveal her smooth, long legs, and a triangle cut above her chest to show a little bit of cleavage. She is only a tad shorter than me.

"How did you know I was here?" I ask shocked.

"I asked the King. How else?"

"What? Oh, come on! He swore to keep his mouth shut." I roll my eyes.

She puts a finger on her lips and winks at me. "A woman has her ways."

"Note to self, never underestimate women. Especially those which can pry information from kings."

"Wise decision." We chuckle together.

"So, is there anything you need from me?" I lean onto the frame and ask.

"Is that all you have to say after running away from me in the library?" She crosses her arms and raises her brows. "And then disappearing from the castle without a word?"

"Ah... Sorry... I was kinda out of it that day. And you see... I was in a bit of a tough spot..." I answer apologetically, rubbing the back of my head.

"Did you really think anything would change after revealing to me that your Class is all about sex?"

My eyes widen a bit. "How much... do you exactly know?"

"Everything. At least everything that Rossberg knows. Am I that untrustworthy? Aren't we friends?"

She assumes a quite hurt and betrayed expression. I straighten up, put my hands on her shoulders and speak looking straight at her.

"Listen. I trust myself less than I trust you. I suddenly got bombarded with ridiculous abilities. I had zero ideas about their effects. Would you not do the same if you got a skill that could brainwash other people without your intention? I was not going to take risks. Not with you."

I try my best to sound confident and convincing. Everything I said was true. I was able to avoid her. If not for Shino coming after me every day, I'd have most likely tried so with her too.

Cornelia breaks the eye contact and looks away. "Fine. You are right. Sorry for jumping at you."

She looks back and sighs. Then she blinks a few times and looks at me curiously.

"Don't be. I'm at fault, but... is something wrong with my face?"

She moves her face closer and starts sniffing the air around me.

「Oh fuck... I forgot...」

"You started using perfumes? I must say they are great. This charming and sweet lilac scent really suits you." She takes a deep breath and smiles blissfully.

"That's exactly what I meant earlier. You are sniffing my sweat. Literally."

She breaks out of her daze. "What?!"

"Just one of my titles' effects. Get it now?"

"Okay, you are excused. This is just your sweat?" She nods and supports her chin with her hand, staring at me.

"Yeah. So again, how can I help you?"

"That's my question."

"Huh?"

It's my turn to blink in confusion now.

"I want to join you," she says.

"Even after knowing what kind of business this will be?"