It Seems That the Slave Girl Is Actually a Count's Daughter. - Episode 32: The Day of Departure

Episode 32: The Day of Departure 

What kind of threat was that? Even if it’s a desperate move, there should be a limit. Does she really want to come with me that badly? 

Eventually, Pamela began to shed tears. Her eyes held a strong light, and I could clearly tell she wasn’t joking. 

If I left her behind here, Pamela would definitely do it. And I didn’t want Pamela’s naked body to be seen by others. 

“I got it, I got it, Pamela. But in return, you absolutely must follow my orders. Got it?” 

“Understood. I’ll do anything.” 

She nodded solemnly. 

Anything………… no, no, I mustn’t think dirty thoughts. 

But I got her word. If things get even a little dangerous, I’ll have Orto carry her and retreat immediately. That much time I should be able to buy… though there’s a possibility of more damage to others. 

Pamela clung to my chest and rubbed her face against it. 

Somehow, I managed to pull her negligee, which had ridden up to her chest. down to around her hips. I’d prefer to lower it to below her knees, but that’s impossible in this position. 

Pamela’s thighs were tightly sandwiching mine. Through the clothes, I could feel Pamela’s warmth. 

Trying not to be too conscious of that sensation, I took a few deep breaths and quietly spoke. 

“Let’s sleep in preparation for tomorrow’s investigation. We don’t know what could happen.” 

“Yes. I’ll sleep with you.” 

Ah, so we are sleeping together after all. 

Looking closely, the bed was big enough for two people. 

If it’s like this, we can lie next to each other and sleep comfortably. 

I started to wonder if this had been her intention from the beginning. 

While carrying Pamela in a princess carry, I managed to lower her clothes to below the knees. Good. That was close. 

Pamela was perhaps recalling what she had done earlier. She was now bright red. 

It seemed that earlier outburst was Pamela losing control after being cornered. 

I felt a small pang of guilt in my chest for pushing her that far. 

But I didn’t say all that to be mean. It was all because I care for her. 

Even if it ended up backfiring. 

After laying Pamela down on the bed, I called Shiro and Orto. I placed them between me and Pamela. 

There. This should prevent any accidents from happening. 

I should have done the same at home. 

Pamela puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. But she didn’t seem willing to call the two animals a nuisance. 

She silently stroked Orto’s fur as he lay beside her. 

Of course, Shiro gave me a half-lidded look that said, “Coward.” 

But think about it. It’s not good to make noise in the house of your partner’s parents, right? 

And so, I was finally able to get into bed. 

Meeting Pamela’s parents had made even me pretty nervous, it seemed. 

Sleepiness quickly overcame me. 

With this buffer zone between us, I could sleep peacefully and comfortably.

—

The next morning. 

I felt some squirming and woke up. 

Usually, I’m not a morning person. But when I’m working or outside, I can wake up right away. 

In short, when there’s nothing to do in a normal everyday setting, I get lazy and my mind never fully wakes up. 

“Pamela?” 

“Oh, did I wake you?” 

I heard a disappointed voice from above. 

When I opened my eyes, a huge mound was about to fall onto my face. 

That’s Pamela’s chest, huh. 

Looking at it from below like this, it’s pretty overwhelming. 

Then the soft and warm pillow under my head must be Pamela’s lap. 

“You couldn’t sleep?” 

“No, that’s not it. It’s just…” 

“Just?” 

“Last night, I felt lonely not being able to feel El-sama beside me.” 

She squeezed out a sad voice. 

That much? 

Did she really feel that alone? 

Maybe she’s mistaking me for some kind of healing body pillow or something. 

Ah, I see now. 

So she’s trying to make physical contact like this to feel me. 

What the heck. 

“I guess… I did something pretty bad then?” 

“……” 

Pamela stayed silent and stroked my hair. 

She didn’t blame me, but I felt silent pressure. 

It wasn’t just the pressure from her chest. 

I took the hand that was petting my head, apologized with a “sorry,” and lightly kissed the back of her hand. 

Pamela gently squeezed my hand in return and silently pressed her chest to my face. 

Pamela, I can’t… breathe…

—

After finishing the early breakfast that had been prepared, I quickly got ready for the investigation. 

When I reached the entrance, the Count and Countess, along with my brother-in-law, came to see us off. 

“You’re early. Leaving already?” 

“If we head out now, we can reach our destination within today. It’ll be a bit of a forced march, though.” 

“I see. Take care out there. Pamela, you be careful too.” 

“Yes. I understand.” 

She must have told her parents in advance. No one opposed Pamela coming with me. 

Is it because they trust me that much? Or is it, like me, that they couldn’t stop Pamela’s rampage? 

That being said, her mother still seemed worried. She looked pale and had a pained expression. 

Noticing this, Pamela hugged her mother to reassure her. 

In front of my eyes, two large chests collided. That’s… pretty impressive. 

I had said that “it would be easier and faster to travel with just the two of us,” but they insisted that a guide was necessary. So several guards and servants would be coming along. 

I had planned to return home each day using spatial transfer magic. But maybe I should change that plan. 

It would raise Pamela’s danger level, but it’s a bit late for that now. 

I’ll switch to staying on location and conducting the investigation there. 

Originally, I was planning to do that alone anyway. 

Only being able to act during the day is a serious limitation. 

People who scheme usually move around at night more than during the day. 

If I can stay on-site, I’ll be able to respond to nighttime incidents too. 

That should speed up resolving the case. 

I want to get rid of this thorn in my side as soon as possible. 

The plan was set. 

We departed, aiming to reach the destination by the end of the day.