Since the party ended up wasting so much ti engaging in sexual intercourse. They were forced to retire for the day once more.
Returning to the abandoned mines, the spacious area they had left their previous set up. They quickly ignited the campfire, heating up a pot of holy water. Various at and vegetables plopped in, to slowly cook.
Asai bought out ale to sip upon. Trying his utmost to withhold himself from consuming heavier substances. Whilst waiting for their al to cook. Asai was about to enter another one of this deep-dives. To analyse and ponder upon his actions and choices. The consequences and results, whether he made his choices upon rationalism or idealism.
Violet, being none the wiser helped herself to his glass.
"Asai. If you don't mind
asking. Why do you surround yourself with only won? Even back then, it was just Rosemi, then those two dhans? and now its Robin and Chloe? Is there a particular reason?" Violet, innocently asked.
Robin and Chloe, although having a small inclination towards why, were also curious to hear it from the man himself. Thus, they too poured themselves a cup to join in their conversation.
After a mont of thinking.
"I... It's not that I surround myself with only won deliberately. It's more of an unconscious thought, or so I believe. If anything, it's more or less because of sothing as simple as trust." His black eyes, gazed into theirs one after the other. Feeling their sincerity and attention, he continued.
"It might sound ridiculous to you, but although I am supposedly a mighty duke. I suffer from trust issues. In the past, I have naively believed people would naturally stick around. That I was special, and before I was special, that the people around
would grow and be there with .
However, as both mind and body matured. I ca to realise how na??ve I was. People I considered strong, died. Soone who popped out of nowhere to save
multiple tis, helped
gain power and strength, left. I spent half a year to find soone I thought was important to . After finding her, in the end, she only left
again. It seems whatever sentints I had towards her, she didn't share them."
Asai's eyes landed upon Robin's. The half-elf knew he was referring to l. The two thought back to her untily demise.
"It is out of my distrust for people to be loyal to . That I surround myself with you three, and Rosemi included. I feel that we have a connection stronger than blood, that keeps us together. And that, no matter how much ti, resource and energy I spend with and on you guys. At the end of the day, you wouldn't willingly leave . It just happens that the four of you are won. So, not by choice, but perhaps by fate or destiny if you believe in such a thing.
As for Clam, Gary. And perhaps Lucas and Marvin, whom I could've easily recruited into my fold. At the end of the day, they too are n. And they will one day branch off, to have a wife and child, a family of their own. Their loyalties may stand strong and true for now, but if ever the case arises. I assure you, as n, we will prioritize our families over others.
I admit it, I am a selfish man. I want people to remain loyal to , so that my trust in them will forever remain worth it.
We have a long life ahead of us. And I can only hope that at the end of our long journey, we would still be together."
"HEY HEY LAD! You can place your trust in
one hundred and twenty percent! Our contract is supervised by Goddess Roha herself! There's simply no way we'll ever betray you. We simply can't! So add us into your numbers of trustees. One thousand and six trustees sounds pretty darn good if I say so myself! PWHAHA" King Caronia's voice bood.
"Robin, I love you. And I hope that you'll forever remain by my side, as much as I will try to be by yours."
"Chloe, I consider you to be one of my lovers. Soone I hold dearly and important. So, please look after your health and accompany us."
"Violet, although our ti together is short. I see you in an irreplaceable light. For whatever plans I have in store for our future. I say with certainty that I need your assistance."
Robin, had zero doubts as to her position within his life. Thus, she gave him a deep kiss before tending to their al.
Chloe, her heart was nervous and unsettled, believing herself to be the most useless amongst his won. Thus, hearing that he held her dearly, and that her feelings were t. She shrugged off whatever worries she had of being abandoned or left behind. Especially when Asai had literally picked her up, and then simply dumped her upon Robin. Leaving to Via Marea. Glancing over towards Asai, Robin and Violet.
"This new family of mine. I'll cherish it!"
Violet, although not yet fallen in love with the man. As she prioritised her future over her feelings. Felt a certain spark within her heart, as it skipped a beat.
"I'm irreplaceable? Back in the kingdom, I was a di amongst a dozen. Yet, in the eyes of soone as powerful and kind as him. I'm irreplaceable? Mother! I did it!"
Violet, personally was prepared to cling to the man's legs, if he ever tried to leave her behind. Duke Asai Trichia was simply the ideal candidate to marry. Even if she wasn't the main wife. She foresaw a future where her children would without a doubt, be well fed, clothed, and cared for.
..
Robin, with her blind faith towards Asai. Never even bothered to co up with any back-up plans. She idealistically believed that Asai simply wouldn't forsaken her.
Chloe, a person who constantly wondered whether she was right or wrong. Required a more emotional connection. Thus, she continued to further seek his comfort, warmth and words of affection to settle her mind and heart.
Violet, honestly didn't care if Asai only kept her around for her body. Amongst so many powerful ladies, she knew better than to desperately compete. Thus, as much as the man enjoyed her body, she too enjoyed his. If ever a day, a prince or a king ca to propose to her. She would for sure decline. Having spent enough ti and energy with Asai. Creating as many mories and scenarios of trust as possible.
She honestly felt that she could trust him. In addition, her mother once told her that n of high prestige placed great value on the virginity of young-maidens. Thus, Duke Asai, having taken her purity, and having promised her back in Ignis, to take responsibility for her well-being. Placed absolute trust in the man. As much as Violet tried to think and care only about the end result, she naturally couldn't help but enjoy and desire a better process.
Observing the man's handso aesthetics.
"Mother never taught
what love felt like, but I hope that one day, I'll fall genuinely in love with him."
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