Volume 8 - CH 9

Chapter 9: Help Arrives

“You might be right, but...do you think she’ll plainly reveal her feelings?” 

“Oh, that’s simple.” The corners of Serina’s lips turned up. It was only a slight smile, but it was like a glimpse of her inner sadist. 

While Lauren was still looking happy about being asked if she and Jirukoma were in love, Serina said casually, “Madam Lauren, how many children are you hoping to have with Sir Jirukoma?” 

“Three!” 

It was an instant response. She must have thought about their future together in great detail. 

The area instantly went quiet, and Jirukoma’s eyes were wide with surprise. 

“M-Madam Lauren...” 

“...Ah!” 

Brought her back to her senses, Lauren instantly turned a bright shade of red as she realized she’d slipped up. 

“Uwah...ah...” 

With her face red all the way down to her neck, Lauren’s eyes filled with tears as she uttered ill-formed words. Then, in the next moment, she bolted like a startled hare and ran away. 

As Jirukoma stared dazedly at her back, Komain asked him, “Brother, do you understand which of us was the rude one now?” 

“Ahh... Ah! No, but...” 

Now it was Jirukoma’s turn to panic. No matter how clueless he might be, he had surely realized how she felt now. Well, not so much realized as had been told the answer. 

In exasperation, Komain asked, “So, how do you feel, Brother? How likely is it that I am going to have to call that person Sister?” 

“I find Madam Lauren...desirable,” he admitted slowly. “However, I remain in this land for the dream of retaking our homeland. I couldn’t form a family...”