Chapter 4

Since I decided to carry out the quest and get the money, it was almost impossible for me to increase my mana through doing good things for the time being.

So there was only one way left; to consume mana through a man’s energy.

I thought it would be better to increase the amount of mana through it.

In fact, I did not have much desire to inherit the family of Count Karjas. However, I thought it would be foolish to throw away a good opportunity in front of me.

Besides, I was very interested in this situation that was unfolding to me now because it was an opportunity to live a different life from the past.

Although the method to obtain it was far from normal, it could not be helped.

I intend to enjoy this life given to me now as much as I can.

My previous life was a boring life that was repeated every day like a wheel rolling. There was no point in living such a life twice.

Obviously, I was always poor even though I worked hard, and I couldn’t even get out of the same place every day.

Without family, friends, or lovers, I have endured a boring and lonely life by myself.

And when death finally came, I was relieved a little at the thought that I was finally freed from that hellish life.

But my life continued again, and I thought that this life might make me quite happy.

So, I am going to live this life while enjoying it……

Oh, I have a question.

Why did the novel, which was obviously for all ages, suddenly change?

In the original work, there was no way to consume mana other than doing good things.

It was the first thing I learned today about consuming a man’s energy.

Maybe because I possessed Leira Karjas that the contents changed? Or maybe it’s because I’m so frustrated that I haven’t had sex or dated before?

When I am surrounded by such doubts, another memory comes to mind.

It was the voice of Countess Karjas.

“A man’s energy is not as good as doing good things, but it is more effective than the potion and lasts for a long time. And the more energy you consume, the more youthful you can be, so consume a lot.”

I had never met her, but somehow her voice did not leave my ear.

As I recalled those memories, the question of why this world had changed from the original disappeared.

As long as it has already been like this anyway, there is nothing I can do about it.

So, I thought that I should just enjoy the flow and live.

***

knock knock.

I heard a knock as I was sitting idly on the bed and shaking my legs.

I pondered for a moment whether I should give an answer or not. However, the door opened even before I finished deciding.

It was Cain who opened the door and came in. He bowed slightly to me and greeted me. Even though it was just a greeting, his understated beauty seemed to flow out.

A while ago, when he kissed me, I had too many thoughts that I couldn’t see Cain’s face properly, but now I can see his face properly because I don’t have much to think about.

Unlike when he rolled around with me on the bed yesterday, he looked neater now.

His long silver hair that reached his waist was tied up as well as yesterday, but there was a different part from yesterday.

He wears a monocle in his left eye.

But Cain was very cool even that way.

Maybe it’s because he’s one of the male leads of the reverse harem novel?

Besides, the outfit he was wearing was perfect. His solid physique was covered in the costume of a butler, which I could only see in the illustration.

“Master?”

“Oh, huh?”

Confused at his sudden call, I stuttered slightly.

“I told you that the meal was ready.”

Only then did I realize that I couldn’t even hear him calling because I was busy looking at his face.

I felt embarrassed for some reason, and it felt like my face was heating up, but I answered without trying to hide it.

“Okay ”

I got up from the bed and Cain got out of the room first.

I followed him out of the room. I was a little nervous.

It’s the first time I’ve been out of the room since becoming Leira Karjas.

I swallowed my saliva and looked around.

First of all, to put it simply, the corridors of the castle are long and high.

The hallway itself was not very wide, but the ceiling itself was quite high.

In addition, scarlet-colored lamps that illuminate throughout the hallway give a cozy atmosphere.

And sometimes on the wall were paintings that I didn’t know who painted them.

From still lifes paintings to portraits. It seems painted by a quite talented person.

I looked at the paintings for a moment and thought about how much money I would get if I sold them.

Then I immediately shook my head.

This castle belongs to the Karjas family, not entirely mine.

So I couldn’t touch anything in this castle carelessly.

“Master, are there any inconveniences? ”

As I was walking and looking around, Cain, who was walking two steps ahead of me, asked me.

I did not answer his question because I did not know exactly what he was asking, and then I heard his voice again.

“Yesterday was the first time you received energy from me, so I was wondering if there was any pain or discomfort you feel.”

Come to think of it, when I got into this body and had sex with Cain, it was pretty painful at first.

I thought it was all because it was my first time. But it must have been the first time for Leira too.

“It hurts at the time, I am fine now.”

“That’s a relief.”

Cain glanced at me and smiled softly.

What, why are you smiling like that? Are you flirting with me now?

It was a pretty smile that made me think of such a thing.

The moment I was thinking about sneaking up to his side, he stopped walking.

And my steps also stopped naturally.

This is because the long hallway ended and a large, pure white door was revealed.

“Woah.”

Without realizing it, I exclaimed spontaneously. Because it was an old castle, there were traces of time even on the white gate.

However, the geometric patterns engraved as if they were made with great care were so beautiful even after the years passed.

Fortunately, Cain didn’t hear me.

He was opening the door that was twice as big as ordinary doors

Fortunately, the door opened quickly because I thought it would be difficult to open because it was too big.

“Come in.”

Cain, who opened the door, did not go in first but stood next to the door and bowed his back slightly to me.

His appearance became a little burdensome for me, but I entered with a smile as if nothing had happened.

As soon as I walked in, I could smell the savory smell and the smell of meat cooking.

This place is a restaurant.

It was also a restaurant with a high ceiling and a spacious hall, and it was a place with an antique style.

Also, in the center of the restaurant, there was a very wide and long table for eating alone.

The table was large enough for twenty people to sit and eat at the same time.

The table was full of well-prepared dishes.

Freshly baked bread, soup with mushrooms, a salad full of fresh vegetables, and deliciously baked calf meat.

Other than that, there were many other foods, ut it was the meat that made my mouth full of saliva.

“Wow, that would be delicious.”

As I was admiring the food, Cain approached and pulled out the chair.

I sat down on the chair he took out. But Cain stood next to me without sitting with me.

Is it because he is a butler?

It was a little embarrassing to eat alone in front of someone, but it was also a little embarrassing to ask Cain to eat together.

Even in the original story, Leira recommended him to eat together, but he refused, saying that a butler could not eat with his master.

Well, after Cain fell in love with Leira later, the story changed.

Anyway, I’d rather eat alone for now.

First, I took a spoon and took a sip of the soup.

The mushroom soup was perfect for my taste.

And when I spread butter on the hot bread that had not yet cooled down and took a bite, I felt really happy.

Then I ate a salad and tasted the ripe calf meat.

And there was only one thought in mind.

Cain was a perfect butler.

According to the original work, he was a competent butler from the time he was in the mansion of Count Karjas.

Compared to other servants, he was still young—in his mid-twenties—but his ability was no less than senior servants.

No, he did better because he was young.

Starting with basic cleaning, gardening, cooking, laundry, and many more.

He was an all-rounder who managed most of the housework.

So Countess Karjas gave Cain to Leira for an all-rounder housekeeper and for energy supplementation.

Cain was very good at not only housekeeping but also sex.

The original story was not at all lewd, so I did not expect it at all.

I think Cain would be an all-rounder for sex too.

“Master, your face turned red. Where do you feel uncomfortable?”

As I was munching delicious food and remembering what happened last night, Cain asked me.

I shook my head quickly. For a moment, I felt like I was caught thinking about him.

Then suddenly, I realized the difference between Cain of last night and Cain of today.

“Relax, Master.”

Apparently, last night’s Cain spoke informally to me. But today’s Cain spoke formally to me the whole time.

And in the original work, he had never omitted honorifics from Leira.

I wonder if this is kind of split personalities that I’ve only heard of…..?

Oh my gosh. That’s great.

It was then.

“Master, I received a quest.”

The first quest finally came.

The fact that a quest came in meant that I had to consume energy.

To consume energy means to have more sex with Cain……

Isn’t it good?

The butler, who is usually polite, is a beast at night. Besides, he is also good at sex.

……this is so good.

“Master?”

“Uh, huh?”

When I blushed without realizing it and was lost in thought, Cain called me again.

“What are you thinking?”

“No, nothing. But why?”

I tried to answer while keeping a straight face. Then Cain continued,

“Then I will tell you about the quest.”