Book 6: Chapter 1 (9)

Lolita and Bitch

Goggoru-chan, the ultimate psychotherapist, quickly diagnosed Ester-chan and offered a name for her affliction.

Amnesia.

“Y-You’re sure…?”

“…yes.”

The chocololi responded to Richard with a slight nod.

If Goggoru-chan’s diagnosis is correct, Ester-chan has lost her memories from the last few months. Which is why she recognizes her father and mother, but has no memory of my soy sauce face.

Naturally, this means she has no memories of fighting any dragons or of her actions as viscount.

“…Papa, what’s wrong?” 

“No, it’s n-nothing to worry about, Liz.”

“Really? There’s clearly something weird going on.” 

Papa started asking Ester-chan a series of questions, using Goggoru-chan to confirm all of the lolibitch’s answers. 

I was left alone off to the side.

“I see. Maybe you should get some rest and we’ll see how you’re feeling tomorrow.” 

“Really? Well, if Papa says so, I guess I’ll rest for the day.”

“Of course. We can talk more tomorrow.”

I watched the father and daughter cheerfully conversing and wondered what was going on.

I knew the person I was looking at was the same Ester-chan as always, but I couldn’t recognize her. She glanced between her father and Goggoru-chan, clearly holding some doubts but obediently following her father’s suggestion. 

Naturally, I lost the timing to try to say something myself and spent the rest of the time watching from the outside.

It made me feel isolated.

But, I have to acknowledge how talented Goggoru-chan is. Ever since leaving Dragon City, she has been involved in everything. She’s a great fighter, her mind reading ability is indispensable, she’s incredibly agile, and she’s willing to be my companion.

She’s such a good girl.

“…then we should be talking more.”

“Yes, you’re right. We’ll have a lot to talk about tonight.”

“We will?”

“Yes, we will.” 

She’s even learned to play with my urges.

My heart has taken a lot of damage lately which is why I’m so happy to have Goggoru-chan by my side. Just by having her close, I can feel all of my mental scars healing. Having Ester-chan treat me as a strange commoner was more painful than I expected.

“Papa, you still haven’t told me what a commoner is doing in my room.”

She finally looked at me and it was if she was looking at a bug.

It reminded me of when we first met.

“You really have no memory of him? His name is Tanaka-san.” 

“I don’t know who that man is. The only commoner I know is Alle… I-I mean I d-don’t know a single one!” 

She almost just said Allen, didn’t she? 

Definitely. 

“Liz, are you telling the truth? Don’t lie to Papa.”

“O-Of course! I’d never associate with a commoner!” 

I already knew what to expect and yet my heart still hurts.

I think I might stay at Edita Sensei’s atelier tonight. If I go back to my dorm with Goggoru-chan, the sadness and pain I’m feeling might push me off the edge and I’m afraid I’ll touch her. I might even rape her.

“Richard-san, I think I’ll be leaving….”

“Tanaka-san, p-please, wait just a moment. Maybe if you tried just a little more recovery magic….”

“…I’m not going to do that.”

This couldn’t have turned out better for me or Richard. My virgin heart took a bit of damage, but everything is as it should be. I’m sure he’s thinking the same way even if he won’t say it.

If her amnesia was caused by trauma, there’s a chance my recovery magic may heal her if I used it enough. There’s also a chance that stress is the main factor, and I’m less sure of my magic having any effect if that’s the case. I’d say it’s about 50-50.

Which is why I’m leaving her as she is.

“Everything has come full circle, wouldn’t you agree?” 

“….”

“It’s unlike you to remain so quiet, Richard-san.” 

“It is….”

“Hmm” 

“…I’ll be honest with you, deep down, I’m happy.”

Papa gave his reply before allowing Goggoru-chan to get close to him.

He was allowing his mind to be freely read in this situation as long as it allowed him to be close to his daughter.

“A father shouldn’t be ashamed of wanting to protect his daughter.” 

“….”

If I look at Ester-chan any longer, I’m afraid my heart may break. A virgin’s heart is a very fragile thing so it must be treated with the utmost care. On days when coworkers would talk about their first times, I’d be unable to get any work done.

“Papa, what’s wrong? Is it possible h-he’s not just a commoner…?”

“He’s not a commoner.”

“Eh…. I-I’m so sorry! I just assumed because you were dressed like that!”

Just as Ester-chan said, I was wearing normal traveler’s clothing.

Dressing like a noble involves wearing something akin to an uncomfortable suit. It’s exhausting to wear and I try to change into these simpler clothes whenever I can.

“He is Baron Tanaka. A new member of the nobility that I have decided to take under my personal care.”

“Eh? P-Papa’s care!? Sorry, but you’re a duke….”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Elizabeth-sama. I am Baron Tanaka.”

“Ah, y-yes, nice to meet you. I apologize for my rudeness.”

“Thank you for your kind words, but I really don’t mind.”

I’m just glad that Allen isn’t here right now. I was waiting for this day to arrive but I didn’t expect it to hit me so hard. I need to finish my business in the capital and get out of here as quickly as possible.

I’ll help relieve this heartbreak by absconding to Academy City. I’m grateful that the King gave me such timely work so far from the capital. I’m going to travel there and have an affair with a cute, virgin schoolgirl. Obviously, the school’s assigned uniform comes with a plaid skirt with frills underneath.

“I’ll be taking my leave for now. Please, get everything ready for tomorrow.”

“…of course. I’ll be ready for you tomorrow.”

“Thank you for your assistance, Richard-san.”

I left with Goggoru-chan and said goodbye to the FitzClarences.

***

My destination was Edita Sensei’s home, my own personal temple of healing.

I knocked on her front door as I had done previously. I could hear the pitter patter of feet running down the stairs and a few moments later, the door opened and the small elf owner of the house appeared.

“W-What do you want at this hour?” 

She noticed Goggoru-chan at my side and I could see a hint of caution in her eyes as she spoke. Even so, Sensei is an open minded person that will at least give me an opportunity to explain myself. If it was the loligon, I would have already been punched in the stomach.

“If it’s not too much trouble, could I stay here tonight?” 

“Eh!?” 

Edita Sensei took a step back as her body trembled.

Her eyes went wide as she stared up at my face.

“Sorry, I knew asking something like this so suddenly would be too much.”

“Wha- wait…n-no t-that’s…w-well….”

“I’m not going to force you….”

Maybe Allen’s place would be a better option. He’s good at taking care of people. I think we could have a good time drinking and playing games.

No, he’ll only remind me of Ester-chan. Maybe I could rely on the noble mage some more. He might talk my ear off about magic, but it would be a welcome distraction.

“Wait for me here! Don’t go anywhere! Don’t move from that spot!” 

“Eh? Oh, sure.” 

“Ha!” 

She slammed the door shut with a loud bang. 

Shortly after, I could hear the same pitter patter of her small feet slapping the stairs as she ran up them. I could then hear loud crashing and banging from, what I assumed to be, Edita Sensei cleaning up for a visitor.

Based on her methodical writing style, I expected her to have a similar, meticulous personality, but it’s possible she lives life a bit more loosely at home.

I loved the idea of a loli getting drunk in a messy room surrounded by empty bottles of alcohol.

I just want to give her a big hug from behind.

A few moments later, I heard the familiar tatata once more and Sensei reappeared from her front door, completely out of breath.

This time, however, she opened the door fully and invited us in.

“G-Go ahead! Make yourself at home.”

“Umm…she’ll be coming too….” 

“Just hurry up and come in! Hurry it up!”

“Ah, sorry, thank you for your hospitality.”

I knew Sensei was a kind person.

As she guided us upstairs, I caught a glimpse of her low rise thong beneath her skirt.

The colour was a sensual black that greatly contrasted her pure white skin.

With each step she climbed, the dark fabric was alternatively hidden from view from the left and right by her thick thighs and cute butt. The thong was being warmed between her butt just as the sight warmed my middle-aged heart. I swear I could hear the sound of her butt cheeks rubbing against each other, causing me to drool.

I can’t look away. It’s hypnotizing.

My instincts as a straight man are crying out for me to jump in head first.

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