Morning light streamed into the bedroom through the mist-like lace curtain, gently spilling over the velvet quilt and blending into the haze created by the crystal chandelier’s refracted glow.
On the spacious princess bed, a small white figure was curled up under the covers. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a faint curve lifted the corners of her delicate lips. She must be having a sweet dream.
Listening to the melodious song of the bailingsongbird outside the window, Liyakade let out a comfortable hum, her eyes half-closed as she savored the softness enveloping her.
Last night was the best sleep she’d had in days. The bed was so soft she nearly sank into it, a world apart from the hard dorm beds at the Academy or the mattresses in the Dungeon tents.
Moreover, the exhaustion from the journey and climbing the peak had finally faded, giving way to complete rest. Even in her dreams, she felt the embrace of Korim. It was the most relaxing night since her transmigration.
After dozing for a while longer, Liyakade, clad in a thin, pink silk nightdress, slowly crawled out of bed and pulled the slightly slipping strap back onto her shoulder.
“Knock, knock, knock——”
Just then, a crisp knocking sounded at the door.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me, Field.”
A familiar voice came from outside.
Hearing Field’s voice, Liyakade, barefoot and her small jade feet sinking into the plush brown carpet, rubbed her eyes and opened the door.
“Morning, Field. Why are you visiting me so early today?”
Liyakade asked with a smile as she pushed open the door.
Field stood outside, already changed into her regular clothes and pushing a small cart covered by a drape.
“Good morning, Liyakade. Is it wrong to come find you because I missed you?”
Seeing the freshly awakened, sleepy, and slightly disheveled Liyakade, Field couldn’t help but laugh.
“Of course you can. If it’s you, Field, you can come find me anytime.”
Liyakade glanced at the small cart with curiosity.
“What’s this?”
“It’s your breakfast.”
Field replied and pushed the cart inside.
Although Sistem had assigned them to separate rooms to prevent overindulgence, this arrangement also gave Field and Alice chances to be alone with Liyakade.
A trio was wonderful, but sometimes, a world for two was also nice.
Delivering breakfast for Liyakade was Field’s small gesture.
Normally, their breakfasts were delivered by servants or eaten downstairs, but today, Field had gotten up early and taken on the task of bringing Liyakade’s breakfast herself.
“Eh? So considerate?”
“Of course.”
Field smiled at Liyakade’s surprised look, as if it was only natural.
“We’re a couple, aren’t we? Isn’t it normal to bring breakfast to the one you love?”
Liyakade stared in surprise at the cart covered by the drape, not expecting such a gentle and thoughtful side to Field.
Moreover, Liyakade had never enjoyed the luxury of someone bringing breakfast to her room right after waking up, whether before or after her transmigration.
Now, to have the Kingdom’s Third Princess and her beloved caring for her—Liyakade felt unspeakably happy.
“You’re so nice, Field. I’ll go wash up first.”
Liyakade hooked Field’s pinky with hers and headed to the bathroom for a quick wash.
After washing, Liyakade sat on the soft Cosy Chair. Field had already lifted the drape from the cart and arranged the silver tray and utensils on the table.
“Your hair’s a mess, Liyakade.”
Field gently lifted Liyakade’s hair with her jade fingers, smoothing it out.
“Just woke up. It’s a little messy anyway, and we’re not going to the Academy today, so it’s fine to be casual.”
Liyakade felt the gentle touch on her head. It was a little ticklish but warm.
Field lifted the silver lids one by one, releasing a rich aroma. The dishes before them were sumptuous.
Golden fried eggs and bacon released fragrant steam, lying quietly on the silver tray. The croissant looked sweet and delicious, and the caramel pudding quivered slightly from the tray’s movement, appearing soft and bouncy.
“So rich!”
Liyakade exclaimed at the sight of the food.
She couldn’t help but marvel at the life of nobility.
Before her transmigration, she was so busy with work and studies that breakfast was usually just a piece of bread and a bottle of milk—or often skipped altogether.
How could she have imagined enjoying breakfast leisurely on a soft goose-down chair like this?
Come to think of it, these past days, they hadn’t eaten proper meals. In the Dungeon, it was mostly dry rations and prepared food, and after returning, they were too busy dealing with the Darkness and Rumor incidents to eat properly.
Finally, they had some free time today.
The inviting aromas made Liyakade’s cherry lips smack.
“I’m digging in!”
Unable to resist the temptation any longer, Liyakade dove into her meal.
“Haha, slow down, no one’s fighting you for it.”
Field watched the petite girl eat heartily, her face beaming with happiness, and smiled contentedly.
Isn’t this the life she longed for?
To live happily with the one she loved, and who loved her in return.
“Don’t choke.”
Field poured a cup of coffee for Liyakade and placed it in front of her, then sat down beside her, resting her head on her hand and watching Liyakade’s blissful expression.
Midway through her meal, Liyakade’s fork suddenly paused.
“Field, you came to bring me breakfast so early—did you eat yet?”
Liyakade stared into Field’s eyes.
“I did.”
Field answered without hesitation.
Though she hadn’t eaten much because she’d gotten up early to deliver Liyakade’s meal, she’d at least had a little to tide herself over.
“Really?”
Liyakade looked at Field suspiciously.
Maybe it was the reunion with Korim last night, but Liyakade realized she’d awakened a new ability.
She could now sense a person’s energy and stamina if they were near her.
She guessed it was to determine someone’s physical state—after all, girls get tired too, and without food or water, how could one have the strength to climb mountains?
Let alone… become pregnant… Pah!
What pregnancy!
That’s not it!
“Eh? Liyakade, why is your face suddenly red?”
Field watched as Liyakade froze, then inexplicably began to steam like a pressure pot.
Worried, she pressed the back of her hand to Liyakade’s forehead.
“You don’t have a fever…”
“…It’s nothing, I just remembered something.”
Liyakade shook her head, signaling she was fine.
“Pfft?”
Field felt that Liyakade’s expression was somehow familiar.
She quickly caught on, and with a mischievous grin, pinched Liyakade’s soft, elastic cheek.
“Little pervert, are you thinking dirty thoughts again? How can you think of such things while eating? You’re such a little beaker, Liyakade.”
Field tried out some slightly teasing words, carefully watching Liyakade’s reaction.
“No, don’t say that about me!”
But hearing such words only made Liyakade look away shyly.
In fact, this kind of teasing only made her feel more—
How did it come to this!
Liyakade struggled to suppress the pleasure rising within her, just like when Field and Alice had teased her about being in heat—why did such talk make her feel oddly good?
No wonder Korim took it as a compliment when she called her lewd last night. So that’s the real nature.
Liyakade couldn’t tell if it was the Succubus Bloodline making her react this way or if her soul was a true beaker at heart.
Still, she tried hard not to let Field notice. If Field or Alice found out, they’d surely invent more ways to tease her.
And as for the possibility of becoming pregnant—Liyakade didn’t know whether to tell Field and Alice.
Normally, girls can’t have children together, so by falling for her, they must have accepted there’d be no offspring.
But if Liyakade told them she could get pregnant, maybe they’d be happy—or maybe it would cause them stress.
So she was still debating whether to confess.
That aside… Am I really pregnant now?!
Korim said the probability was low, but even so, since there’s a chance, she needed to be careful. What if, in that one time, she got hit straight on?
I’ve decided!
Today, I’ll go ask if I can get checked!
“Liyakade? Liyakade!”
“…Eh! Oh, I was spacing out just now.”
Field waved her hand in front of Liyakade, who had become dazed, finally snapping her out of it.
“Alright, I’ll stop teasing you. If you don’t eat soon, your food will get cold.”
“So, Field, you really didn’t eat much breakfast, did you?”
Liakade gave up pretending.
“I can feel it.”
“…Alright… I didn’t eat much. How can you even sense something like that, Liyakade?”
With her bluff called, Field could only admit she hadn’t eaten much.
But what surprised her even more was Liyakade’s keen perception.
“My bloodline’s gotten stronger, so I awakened a new ability.”
Liyakade explained while spearing a piece of ham and holding it up to Field’s lips.
“You can’t skip meals just to bring me food, Field. Come, open wide, ah—”
“Eh? S-so sudden?”
Field’s eyes darted as she watched the ham approach, but seeing Liyakade’s determined gaze, she shyly opened her mouth.
“Ah—”
Liyakade moved slowly and gently, blowing on the ham to cool it before feeding Field.
Field bit down, savoring the warmth and tenderness of the ham.
“This is how it should be. Don’t neglect yourself.”
Liyakade picked up other foods and continued feeding Field.
“…So delicious.”
Looking at Liyakade’s gentle smile, Field thought the food tasted even better than before.
It felt like no one had fed her like this since she was a child.
Liyakade could sense Field’s energy recovering, so she picked up the coffee Field had poured earlier and took a light sip.
“The coffee is really good, Field.”
“Liyakade…”
Field felt a surge of tenderness as she watched Liyakade’s smiling face.
She noticed a crumb on Liyakade’s cheek, leaned over, and wiped it off with a handkerchief.
“Don’t move, you’ve got something there.”
“Ah, really? Thank you, Field.”
“No problem.”
If only days like this could last forever.
Field couldn’t help but think.