Kyoya and Xiaoxiao spent their time on the watch closely.
It was a new feeling for both of them, so they cuddled and savored it as much as possible. Not only Kyoya stepped on the path that many strong men casually move on, he genuinely liked Xiaoxiao so it was sweet.
It was even sweeter when Xiaoxiao acted close yet the same. She spoke with the husband while glued and so Kyoya felt like only Xaya could make things worse.
But even if Xaya truly turned angry at Xiaoxiao and even insulted her, Kyoya would only protect both of them. He couldn't possibly be 'angry' at his wife for 'not accepting' Xiaoxiao if she truly were to go this route.
After all, Kyoya knew his wife well.
Nonetheless, there were many things that happened in their life and adventures, so Kyoya felt like it might be not that bad!
As the time for the switch knocked, Kyoya and Xiaoxiao stood up from their spot.
On their way back, Noe was already on her way, so the small meeting erupted.
"Welcome back, Kyoya. Oh, you two look really happy. I heard the news."
Noe spoke about the invitation to the queen's castle. It was astonishing news that made her happy as the castle should be an interesting place to see. She thought that Kyoya and Xiaoxiao shared the same happiness, but their slightly blushed cheeks already told her otherwise.
It was as if some development happened between them!
As the husband, Kyoya spoke first.
"I confessed to Xiaoxiao… It happened so naturally I feel like it is still dream."
"It's not dream."
Xiaoxiao chimed in, her small hand pulling the husband's clothes.
Such cute painting caused Noe to grin as she couldn't even get jealous! She was happy for the two and genuinely congratulated them. However, Noe also knew that it was a big step in Kyoya's life and that there would be more chances and women around him.
His 'cute' reaction also told her that this kind of harem wouldn't be toxic no matter what.
"You two can relax. I will make sure no one passess our borders if they were to come!"
""Thanks!""
After Noe disappeared from their eyes, Kyoya and Xiaoxiao returned to the house in a slow walk. They found out that Rosa and Xaya were both in their own rooms, so their next move was all up to them.
Of course, Xiaoxiao wanted to get over with it already.
It would be too sad if she could only cuddle with the husband while hiding with part of her consciousness worrying over Xaya. Moreover, Xiaoxiao didn't want to break her relationship with Xaya!
As Kyoya could see a bit of worry within her eyes, he proposed to speak with Xaya first! The husband patted Xiaoxiao's back, then opened the doors! Once he appeared in his room, Xaya's eyes opened!
"Husband!"
She flew straight to the husband's body who came back from the important mission! As Xaya's arms wrapped around his back, her eyes dilated with shock! Her husband was smelling so much like Xiaoxiao it was weird!
Since the husband was always nice to everyone, there were days where he casually hugged and supported his party members, so it was not the first time. But it was so intense Xaya already began to shiver.
"Husband…"
"I broke… the seal… Do you want to know how?"
"How?"
"I… confessed to Xiaoxiao and it just broke after she said yes."
"I couldn't break the seal… husband. Why?"
Why would Xiaoxiao's love break the seal and not hers? Xaya asked the question that Kyoya thought about too. He hugged his wife tighter, then explained what was on his mind.
"It's that title or path. You have yours and I have 'A husband of weirdos'."
There were many ways to break the seal, but Kyoya's natural path just broke through it on its own! This path was kinda weird considering that it was common troupe in the fantasy world, but it was it! Kyoya was destined to have a big family and Xiaoxiao was just the first lady that accelerated this future.
Xaya also understood that this title wouldn't appear out of nowhere.
"I heard him… That fucking crow…"
"Eh? Wron?"
[Ding!]
[Xaya's quest completed!]
"He said… that every man… is the same… That this is common…"
Back when the husband spoke with his friend from the death castle, Xaya could listen a little to their conversation which was the secret! This was also the 'reward' from the quest that Xaya gave to her husband!
If he were to reach his form, she would reveal something important!
This something would get rid of her fear, but the husband had a lot of work to do here! Right now, it was the best chance to get rid of Xaya's fear! A fear that there might be a woman that can take him away from her for an eternity or at least many many years!
"It's common, but people mostly do it for connections or pleasure. There are some who take high pride in their harem and like to show off… I am neither of those… You know I have been making many connections, but that's as a friend. There might be a time where I will just approach someone for benefits, but Xiaoxiao… holds genuine feelings and so I do…"
"..."
The husband continued to stroke his wife's hair whose body kept shivering within his embrace. There seemed to be a lot of thoughts going on within Xaya's mind, but the fact that she could get rid of her fear was real and genuine too!
It was a quest that was brought up by Xaya's feelings.
So Kyoya could only hold his wife dearly and reassure.
"She was also scared just like me… We were scared that you would hate Xiaoxiao and possibly break the party… But I am confident that you like Xiaoxiao, Xaya. It might be not easy at first, but eventually you will support each other."