Chapter 283: The Four Goddesses of the Bath
“Well then, have you retrieved that golem? I wonder if it will ultimately belong to the Royal Palace?”
“It’s not confirmed yet. It’s possible that the ownership might revert to Rest.”
The sound of splashing water echoed softly. In the bath of the Rosemary Marquis House, vibrant flowers bloomed in full glory. The four young ladies bathing there—Viola Rosemary, Primula Rosemary, Yuri Cattleya, and Celestine Crocus—were completely unclothed.
A few hours earlier, Celestine had come to the Rosemary Marquis House after going out with Rest. She had some matters to discuss with the head of the household, Albert Rosemary, and thus arrived with Rest. However, by the time their conversation concluded, the sun had set, and she ended up staying the night at the marquis’s residence. After sharing a delightful dinner and engaging in cheerful conversation, the four of them naturally decided to take a bath together. The sight of these four beautiful girls, each with their unique charm, gathered in one place was truly a feast for the eyes—a miraculous scene as if goddesses were bathing in the water.
“By the way… this is my first time bathing with Celestine,” Yuri said, stretching her limbs in the tub, her voice bubbling with joy.
“I’m so happy! It feels like we’ve finally become real friends,” she continued.
“Indeed, I share your happiness… though it feels more like we are ‘sisters’ than just friends,” Celestine replied.
“Ah, yes, that’s true,” Viola shrugged at Celestine’s wry smile.
“Certainly… with this group, we are soon to be like sisters,” Primula added.
“After all, we are all engaged to Rest,” she said, nodding with a hint of concern. The four beautiful girls present were almost certain to marry Rest Clover. Viola and Primula were already engaged to him, set to marry upon graduation. While Rest was slated to inherit the Rosemary Marquis House, the current head, Albert Rosemary, was in good health, which meant that Rest might be bypassed in favor of their children.
“Oh, speaking of which, Celestine, you’re marrying Rest too! That means we’ll all be together even after graduation!” Yuri exclaimed.
As for Yuri, she was still in a state of running away from home. She had yet to receive her father’s permission for marriage from Marquis Cattleya. Nevertheless, she had managed to confront her father and win a de facto approval through sheer determination.
“So, we will support Rest together, right? That sounds wonderful,” Celestine smiled, her ample bosom floating in the warm water. All four of them were revealing their beautiful forms, but in terms of bust size, Celestine reigned supreme. Her well-maintained figure was breathtaking, even to other women.
“Speaking of which… the Young Lady of the Lavender Barony also seems to have feelings for Rest, doesn’t she?” Primula remarked, her brows furrowing in thought. Although she had only met Ula Lavender a handful of times, she could sense her affection for Rest through her actions.
“The Young Lady of the Lavender Barony… I don’t think she has met Rest very often. When did she come to like him?” Celestine pondered.
“It can’t be just for Rest’s power or wealth, right? Their territories are far apart, and the Lavender Barony is one of the most prestigious families,” Primula added.
Celestine and Primula exchanged glances, tilting their delicate necks in confusion. There seemed to be no reason for Ula to develop feelings for Rest. For the four of them, who were unaware of the Spirit Eye, it was a mystery.
“I believe Ula is the only child of the Lavender Barony… Surely, she wouldn’t be coming to marry him, would she?” Primula speculated.
“…………” Viola and Celestine fell silent at Primula’s words. Logically, it seemed impossible, but somehow, it felt plausible if it were Rest.
“Well, if she can be of help to Rest, then that’s fine,” Celestine concluded. It would be troublesome to be forced into a marriage with a woman lacking political value or capability, but if she were beneficial, it was something to accept. That, too, was part of being a noble.
“After all, my mother will likely try to arrange for him to take a mistress… There’s no point in being possessive at this stage,” Celestine sighed.
“Let’s at least aim for a maximum of five wives,” Primula suggested, her tone serious.
“Indeed…” Viola, Primula, and Celestine quietly formed a lady’s agreement among themselves.
“Fufufu, this is so much fun! I wish Rest were here too!” Yuri exclaimed, splashing water playfully, her carefree demeanor shining through.
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