The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 72

Chapter 72: If It’s You

“I messed up…”

While looking at Aria and Serena sleeping on both sides, Berg held his head. This time, he couldn’t make excuses since it was a situation he willingly entered, not because he was drunk.

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Even after dealing with the higher-ups, problems continued to pile up. Berg had to address various issues, such as securing places for the people to sleep by releasing the knights’ barracks, ensuring food and water supply until reinforcements arrived, and dealing with the aftermath of the broken sections of the defensive wall.

Fortunately, the storage of food and supplies in this area helped alleviate the pressure. However, now Berg had to work tirelessly for about three days, organizing personnel to block the broken sections of the wall, rescuing survivors, and clearing debris to gather usable items.

“Berg, it’s about time you contribute your energy.”

Finally, when there was some breathing room, Ruskdite urged him. The directness of his words caused the work of the three people in the room to come to a halt.

“…Can’t you phrase that a bit more delicately?”

“I have no interest in expressing intimate matters indirectly. Besides, most things should be settled by now. So, we should have time for us.”

“…Fine, I’ll go there tonight. Let me finish up here for now.”

Ruskdite smiled satisfactorily and transformed into a sword. Berg wished he had sorted out this awkward atmosphere before Ruskdite came back.

“Well, um, ‘intimate matters’ mean…”

“Aria, I’m going for a patrol outside. I’ll leave the explanation to you.”

“What?”

Before Aria could respond, Berg left the room. It felt awkward to admit to his best friend and her contracted partner that he was spending time intimately with the Holy Maiden.

(Well, yeah, they probably need time to talk alone.)

Convincing himself of this, Berg headed outside. It was necessary to assess the situation on the ground.

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Heading towards Aria’s room in the evening, Berg knocked, received a response, and opened the door. A hand reached out and pulled him in.

“I’ve been waiting, Berg.”

Ruskdite approached him, covering him on the bed. His enchanting eyes sparkled even more.

Looking around the room, Aria and Serena were on the wall side. Aria averted her eyes suddenly, and Serena, blushing, still looked at him.

“…Aria, I want you to explain the situation.”

“I just suggested that someone who dumped all the explanations on me should be squeezed a little.”

It seemed she was still upset about what happened during the day. Berg wanted to ask why Serena was here, but…

“Don’t worry; I’ll leave the two of them for you.”

It seemed he would have to ask later.

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“So, why is Serena here?”

As Ruskdite lay down with a satisfied expression, Berg asked.

“Serena is going to join us from now on. It’s her first time, so be gentle, okay?”

“What…”

“It’s okay, but if things get too intense, I’ll handle it first.”

“Wait! Serena is your best friend, right!? What about the friendship between best friends?”

“…Isn’t it a bit late to worry about that when my sisters are already involved?”

Aria’s muttered words caught in Berg’s throat. He had no words to retort.

“…Besides, if we’re going to extract more from Berg, having one more won’t hurt.”

“I won’t allow that!”

He had already involved not only the royal family but also the Holy Maiden. If it increased further, his body and mind couldn’t handle it.

“You seem to get along well.”

While arguing with Ruskdite, Serena spoke up, having apparently been disturbed by their noise.

“Ah… I’m sorry, did I wake you?”

“No, more importantly, thank you for yesterday.”

“No, I think I’m the one who should be thankful for having a pleasant experience.”

“Hehe… As Aria mentioned, Berg-san, your gaze may be sharp, but once you get to know you, you’re kind.”

“…Please, drop the ‘san’ and polite language; it’s uncomfortable.”

As he said this while turning his face away, Serena approached with a smile.

“Yes, let’s get along, Berg.”

For now, it can be considered that the purpose of helping Serena has been fulfilled.