Chapter 315: Liquor and the Morning After
“Ugh… Guuh…”
As I awoke, I found myself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling. I had been sampling distilled liquor in the village, but it seemed I had dozed off at some point.
“Wait… I know this ceiling…”
At first glance, it appeared foreign, but upon closer inspection, I recognized it. This was the ceiling of the only inn in the village—the very room where I had stayed before.
“My body feels heavy… and I feel nauseous…”
Falling asleep after drinking was a first for me, even considering my past life.
“I think I’m going to be sick… No, it’s fine. It’s fine. I have magic…”
I had learned some basic healing magic, and I recalled that the detoxification spell, Antipoison, was effective against alcohol as well. Casting the spell eased my discomfort significantly, but it also made me acutely aware of my current situation.
“…………What?”
“Suu… Suu…”
The sound of gentle breathing came from nearby. The warmth and softness pressing against my chest were unmistakable. It wasn’t just my chest that was enjoying the delightful sensation; both of my hands were firmly gripping another soft curve, my fingers sinking into it.
“U… Ah… No way…!”
“Mm… An…”
Those with keen insight may have already realized the source of the warmth and softness I was feeling. It was the woman sleeping beside me. Celestine Crocus was nestled snugly against my chest, breathing softly as we lay entwined.
“So… this is where paradise was hiding…”
At last, I had found it. I let my mind drift away from reality, contemplating such thoughts. However, I couldn’t continue to ignore the undeniable truth before me. I was lying in bed with Celestine, and to make matters worse, my hands were firmly gripping her rear. Furthermore… Celestine was completely naked.
“…………It’s over.”
“Mm… Ah, Rest-san. Good morning.”
“Guh…!”
This was the worst-case scenario. Celestine had woken up. There was no way to make excuses now. In a panic, I leaped away from the bed and immediately fell to the floor, bowing deeply.
“I’m so sorry! Please forgive me!”
“What are you apologizing for so early in the morning? I don’t think there’s anything to apologize for…”
“Well, um… I feel like I have no choice but to apologize… Uh, what exactly happened?”
“You were apologizing without knowing? It seems you’ve forgotten what happened yesterday.”
Celestine chuckled softly as she sat up, discreetly covering her naked form with the sheets.
“Rest-san, you drank too much and fell asleep. I tried using healing magic on you, but you wouldn’t wake up, so I had no choice but to carry you back to the inn.”
“Oh… I see.”
“The reason I was sleeping next to you is that there were no other rooms available. The other rooms were occupied by craftsmen hired for the liquor development, leaving only this one.”
“So… it’s not like I brought you here for a morning after scenario…”
I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Celestine was my fiancée, after all. However, premarital relations were frowned upon. If I had made a move on Celestine before the Rosemary Sisters, I would surely face the wrath of many.
“Ah, but it was you who pulled me into the futon, Rest-san. You grabbed my hand and dragged me in when you laid me down.”
“…………”
“And… I was wearing clothes when I fell asleep, but did you perhaps take them off? My underwear is gone, and it feels like you touched me all over…”
“I’m so sorry!”
Once again, I bowed deeply to the floor. With every fiber of my being, I pressed my forehead against the ground, apologizing for my indiscretions from the previous night.
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