How To Live As A Writer In A Fantasy World
How To Live As A Writer In A Fantasy World - Chapter 174: Unexpected Situation (1)

Not all new couples may experience this, but for the majority, there鈥檚 an expression 鈥榠ncredibly lovey-dovey, as if overflowing with sweetness鈥? If you鈥檝e been in a long-term relationship, it might be different, but usually, this term is used to describe the fun of getting to know each other鈥檚 previously unknown sides in a relationship.

Just like Marie and me before, my palace life with Cecily was similar. The only difference was that with Marie we spent a short honeymoon at my mansion, while Cecily seemed to be together with me at all times throughout the vacation.

In fact, Marie and I were only engaged, so it鈥檚 a bit ambiguous to call it a honeymoon. The same goes for Cecily; she is not in a formally bound relationship with me like Marie.

However, we cherished and cared for each other so much during that time, almost as if we were on our honeymoon. When we were in the prime of our passion, just locking eyes would lead us to the bedroom, and even when that wasn鈥檛 the case, we spent much time embracing each other.

Unlike Marie, Cecily sought emotional stability even though she enjoyed pleasure. On the first night, due to the evil cycle, she preferred pleasure more, but from the next day on, she focused on just being with me.

Because of this, she found satisfaction in just hugging. The problem is that her large breasts pressed against me, making it hard to resist.

Anyway, while Marie awakened to her sexual desires, Cecily was pursuing emotional connection. It felt like their positions should be switched.

鈥淪o, when compared to Marie, who enjoys it more, you or me?鈥?/p>

鈥淥h my, I can鈥檛 answer such a question.鈥?/p>

I pinched Cecily鈥檚 cheek playfully and scolded her, asking a mischievous question. I know it鈥檚 just a joke, but I avoid sensitive questions.

Currently, the two of us were enjoying a date in the gardens inside the palace. However, we took a moment to rest and found a quiet spot.

After settling down, I made a pillow out of Cecily鈥檚 slightly plump thigh and comfortably lay down. The sensation of her soft thigh reached my head through her clothes.

鈥淗ehe, was I too mischievous?鈥?/p>

Cecily asked, lightly grabbing my hand as I pinched her cheek. As she held my hand, I immediately let go and smoothed her cheek.

When I gently caressed her cheek with affection, she leaned her face into my touch as if to savor it more. The soft feeling of her cheek was vividly transmitted through my hand.

As I mentioned before, Cecily particularly enjoyed physical affection. We didn鈥檛 necessarily have to be in a passionate relationship; she valued our connection above all else.

Just knowing that she can feel my presence brings peace to her heart, or so I鈥檇 like to believe. Thanks to this, I once again realized that she鈥檚 deeply in love with me.

Originally, I thought she was devoted to me because I鈥檓 a well-known writer in the Xenon鈥檚 Biography, but over time, Cecily became more precious to me, like Marie.

While gently touching her cheek, I moved my face to see her expression. However, there were two large masses of fat blocking my view.

They were big enough that even when I shifted position, it was difficult to see Cecily鈥檚 face. Her bust was impressively large.

鈥楧idn鈥檛 she say if she can鈥檛 be able to see her feet by looking down?鈥?/i>

It was a familiar concern that even Marie had complained of. Especially when going down the stairs, as she couldn鈥檛 see the bottom, she had to carefully descend, which also worried Cecily. And in this position, a thigh pillow, her face was practically invisible.

She had given up her lower field of vision.

鈥淐ecily.鈥?/p>

鈥淵eah?鈥?/p>

鈥淐an you see my face?鈥?/p>

鈥淵our face?鈥?/p>

In response to my question, Cecily made a puzzled sound and slowly lowered her upper body. Naturally, her large breasts also moved toward my face.

Anticipating what would happen next, I closed my eyes slowly.

Squish-

Eventually, Cecily buried my face with her chest. A different kind of tranquility came through the sensation, even through her black dress.

How many seconds passed like that? Cecily belatedly realized what she had done and pulled her upper body back hastily.

鈥淚-I鈥檓 sorry! Are you okay? Did you feel suffocated?鈥?/p>

鈥淒on鈥檛 worry. I knew this would happen, so I held my breath.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hat? This guy, really鈥︹€?/p>

In response to my teasing reply, Cecily grumbled in a way that suggested she had noticed I was intentionally being provocative. A faint laugh escaped her lips on its own.

Even after we became lovers, she always knew how to playfully tease me, so I wanted to play with her at least once. However, I soon realized that I couldn鈥檛 outwit Cecily when it came to playfulness.

Thud鈥?/p>

鈥淗ow about it? Want to play around again?鈥?/p>

鈥淯rp! No!鈥?/p>

Cecily leaned her upper body down, full of intention. Caught off guard, I found myself pinned between two large mounds, and I could only squirm helplessly. It felt like I might suffocate if this continued, so I urgently tapped her arm. Reacting to my desperate response, she let out a mischievous chuckle and lifted her lowered upper body.

鈥淧hew!鈥?/p>

鈥淚f Isaac wants more, I can do it, but鈥︹€?/p>

She said with a sly smile as she placed her hand on my chest and, discreetly, slowly moved it downward, reaching my abdomen. Just as her hand was about to go lower, I quickly grabbed her wrist.

Due to her breasts blocking my view, I couldn鈥檛 see Cecily鈥檚 expression, but I expected she might be disappointed.

鈥淣o, we can鈥檛. We need to hold back in public. You never know if someone might see.鈥?/p>

鈥淐ouldn鈥檛 we use magic to hide ourselves?鈥?/p>

It seemed that Cecily wanted a different kind of rapport. However, I now had to decline. Since I had gone through all the trouble of gaining divine power from Mora, I couldn鈥檛 waste it.

I slowly stood up from Cecily鈥檚 lap and faced her directly. She had her lips pouted, expressing her dissatisfaction. If she were an ordinary human woman, it would have taken some time to console her, but Cecily was a demon.

For demons, there is one special way to soothe them.

Swoosh-

鈥溾€mm.鈥?/p>

That is to pet her horns. As I reached out my hand and stroked her horns, her expression immediately softened. Then she leaned her face against my chest.

It was like a cat being pampered, and I responded with a gentle smile, continuing to caress her horns.

I might have explained this long ago, so I don鈥檛 remember, but horns have no feeling capabilities. Even if they break, you would only register the fact that they鈥檙e broken and don鈥檛 feel any pain. By the way, broken horns will grow back in just a day.

However, to demons, 鈥榟orns鈥?are like a symbol of the devil. To lovingly stroke those horns implies that even if they were to become a devil, you would still ardently love them.

It鈥檚 a romantic tradition that can only be found in demons who have endured pain for many years.

鈥楢t night, well鈥︹€?/i>

It was somewhat subtle to use horns, which contain such a beautiful culture, as 鈥榟andles.鈥?But I heard from Cecily that they were originally used for such a purpose. I gazed down at Cecily, who leaned against my chest and purred like a cat. Enjoying the sensation of touching the horn with her eyes closed, focusing despite not feeling it.

鈥淗aah鈥?Isaac鈥檚 scent鈥?I really like it鈥︹€?/p>

鈥溾€?鈥︹€?/p>

鈥淚 want to stay like this forever. Just like this, forever.鈥?/p>

Cecily鈥檚 voice grew even huskier as she smelled me. Looking at it, I saw that it was filled with black.

It is certain that the cycle of evil, when inner evil overflows, is separate from sexual desire. I let her head fall from my bosom before it went farther.

Even when I pushed her away, Cecily looked at me with moist eyes. It seemed like she was filled with the feeling that she shouldn鈥檛 be too impudent.

鈥業t鈥檚 different seeing her like this.鈥?/p>

If Marie鈥檚 unique lively personality stimulates my heart, this side of Cecily has a calmness to it, like throwing a stone into a quiet lake, causing ripples that resonate deeply in my heart.

鈥淯ung鈥︹€?/p>

鈥淗aah鈥︹€?/p>

I gently exhaled a deep sigh as Cecily, begging with her index finger on her lips, rushed towards me. Who could refuse such a plea? With my arms wide open, I invited her.

鈥淲ant a hug?鈥?/p>

鈥淵es!鈥?/p>

She held me tightly, burying her face in my chest as if she never wanted to let go.

Unlike moments ago, simply touching her horn seemed insufficient. As I slowly stroked her back, I could feel her warmth.

鈥楽he loves me this much, but when I die鈥︹€?/i>

Suddenly, an unhappy vision of her future crossed my mind. I am a mortal human, while she is an immortal demon. Due to the limits of my lifespan, even if I grow old and die, she will continue to exist as she is. Can she bear such sadness?

One of the biggest reasons why demons become devils is the death of their beloved. Demons can control rage, but not sorrow.

鈥樷€ should create countless cherished memories for her.鈥?/i>

As I mentioned to her, rather than regrets, I should fill her life with fond memories. Will that make her less sorrowful? Slowly closing my eyes, I savored the delicate body of Cecily.

I wished time would stand still at that moment, but alas, time refuses to stop. For a while, we embraced each other, finding solace, until we faced each other again.

Cecily looked at me with a radiant smile, filled with happiness like the colors of the world.

鈥溾€saac.鈥?/p>

鈥淵eah. Noona.鈥?/p>

鈥淚鈥檝e always told you, but my body and heart are all yours. So, you can do as you please. Got it?鈥?/p>

Cecily said affectionate words, placing her hand on my cheek. It wasn鈥檛 an empty promise; she was always ready to dedicate herself entirely to me. At first, I thought it was only because I was the author of Xenon鈥檚 Biography, but now, it鈥檚 not just that.

She was preparing to devote herself to who I am as a person. A woman I couldn鈥檛 help but fall for in a different way than Marie. I smiled and quietly replied.

鈥淚 feel a bit guilty just taking. Noona, don鈥檛 you want anything?鈥?/p>

鈥淎re you offering the position of a first wife?鈥?/p>

鈥淲ell, that鈥檚鈥︹€?/p>

I may have fallen deeply for Cecily, but my love for Marie has not cooled down. Moreover, I can鈥檛 help feeling sorry for Marie, who is probably working on her own thesis in the studio right now.

As I spoke with a hint of bitterness and a forced smile, Cecily chuckled lightly. Then, with her usual playful demeanor, she said.

鈥淛ust kidding. The first wife position should be given to Marie. The fact that I could be with you is all thanks to Marie鈥檚 generosity.鈥?/p>

鈥淭hank you. For giving it to her.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hat鈥檚 there to thank for? I should be the one thanking you. Cheer up.鈥?/p>

Saying so, Cecily lightly kissed me. Her adorable charm made me burst into a chuckle.

鈥淪till, I鈥檓 curious sometimes. What if I had realized that you are Xenon a little earlier?鈥?/p>

鈥淲ell, honestly, nothing would have changed. Marie liked me even before she knew I was Xenon.鈥?/p>

鈥淩eally? Well, I guess there鈥檚 nothing we can do about it then. I should just get rid of my greed.鈥?/p>

If Marie had heard this, she might not have been pleased. It was partly a joke, but it seemed like she was pushing Marie away and aiming for the seat next to him.

Of course, given Cecily鈥檚 personality, she wouldn鈥檛 do that. If she had wanted to push her away, she would have done it a long time ago.

They both knew that compromising with each other was the best option. However, the need to reconcile their feelings for each other remained unchanged.

鈥淒on鈥檛 say such things in front of Marie if you can help it. Once suspicion takes root, it grows endlessly.鈥?/p>

鈥淚鈥檓 aware of that. But should we still be cautious? If Marie鈥檚 affection for Isaac wanes, I鈥檒l swoop in and take him. And intentionally raise jealousy.鈥?/p>

鈥淗mm鈥︹€?/p>

Marie鈥檚 jealous figure鈥?just imagining it made him feel affectionate and endearing. He wanted to rush over and give her a tight hug right away.

But really, would Marie鈥檚 affection for him wane? He doubted it. Cecily would faithfully play the role of preventing such a situation. The reverse was also true.

On second thought, thinking like this was quite philandering. Nevertheless, I should get used to it; otherwise, I might end up in a situation where nothing works out.

鈥淚t seems like a good idea鈥?I鈥檒l have to look into it slowly. It鈥檚 not like my affection will fade away immediately.鈥?/p>

鈥淏y the way, I can swear that my feelings for Isaac won鈥檛 change. Without Isaac, life feels empty.鈥?/p>

鈥淚f you already feel this way, what does it matter later?鈥?/p>

鈥淚 should console myself by looking at Isaac鈥檚 child. Or maybe I should look at the child born between Isaac and me?鈥?/p>

鈥淐ecily, are you scheming something?鈥?/p>

鈥淗ehe.鈥?/p>

Cecily smiled shyly at my admiring words. Then, she put both hands on my cheeks and asked eagerly.

鈥淣ext evil cycle, can鈥檛 we do it without contraception?鈥?/p>

鈥淣o, we can鈥檛.鈥?/p>

鈥淪igh.鈥?/p>

Still, what can鈥檛 be done can鈥檛 be done.

When I firmly rejected her, Cecily made a pouty face but quickly brought up another question.

鈥淗ow about the illustration? Can鈥檛 we have an illustration? We agreed on that from the beginning.鈥?/p>

鈥淲ith the current situation, it鈥檚 complicated. It might harm you for no reason. What if there鈥檚 a demon that resembles Lilith more than you?鈥?/p>

Everyone probably knows, but in Xenon鈥檚 Biography, Lilith was the character based on Cecily.

So, as part of improving my drawing skills, I had plans to include illustrations in the story. However, due to the current situation, I had to temporarily suspend that idea.

As Xenon鈥檚 Biography was somewhat treated as a prophecy, adding illustrations could lead to unforeseen consequences. It might even cause harm to those who could be perceived as potential culprits in the future, facing persecution. It might sound like an extreme thought, but given the times we live in, it鈥檚 entirely possible.

鈥淎lright, I understand. So, you won鈥檛 include any illustrations at all?鈥?/p>

鈥淢aybe not entirely. By the end, the misunderstandings should be cleared up. I鈥檓 thinking of adding them around that time. The same goes for other characters, not just for Lilith.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hen will it be completed? The story seems to be just starting to build up.鈥?/p>

鈥淲e still have a long way to go. It will take at least half a year, I guess?鈥?/p>

鈥淥nly half a year?鈥?/p>

鈥淵eah.鈥?/p>

She was a demon. A demon who perceived even a year as a short period. Half a year could pass without her noticing.

鈥淲ell, for now, that鈥檚 the plan. As long as nothing major happens, it should take about half a year. Since I鈥檝e been appointed as a recommended student, I have plenty of time.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hat kind of major incidents could happen?鈥?/p>

鈥淣othing serious鈥?just thinking about possible delays in the serialization.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hat do you mean by delays?鈥?/p>

鈥淚 might get seriously injured, for example. Even if everything else is fine, if my hands are injured, there鈥檚 no way to avoid a delay in the serialization.鈥?/p>

鈥淵our hands, huh鈥︹€?/p>

Cecily hesitated with her words, as if she had made up her mind, she nodded her head. Then, with a determined, fiery gaze, she looked at me and opened her mouth to speak in a solemn tone.

鈥淚f anyone hurts Isaac, they will pay with their life.鈥?/p>

鈥淥h, it won鈥檛 come to that鈥︹€?/p>

I didn鈥檛 even finish my sentence before Cecily shook her head from side to side. She clasped my right hand with both of hers and spoke to me with a serious expression.

鈥淵ou used this hand to save our race, so it鈥檚 only right. And it鈥檚 not just me, others would think the same way too.鈥?/p>

鈥溾€?鈥︹€?/p>

鈥淢ost of all, if the man I love gets hurt, I鈥檒l be in even more pain. Though I might not always be by his side, I鈥檒l make sure revenge is carried out thoroughly.鈥?/p>

It鈥檚 reassuring to hear these words from Cecily, who was destined to be the next Queen of Helium. She claimed she could blow up mountains with just a few gestures, so revenge would be a piece of cake. But what I truly appreciate is her mindset. Who wouldn鈥檛 be captivated by someone like her?

Filled with determination, I gazed into Cecily鈥檚 red eyes and couldn鈥檛 help but smile. Cecily responded to my smile with a smile of her own.

鈥淭hank you, Noona. It feels comforting when you say that.鈥?/p>

鈥淒on鈥檛 thank me. If you鈥檙e really grateful, take off your pants.鈥?/p>

鈥淪uddenly again?鈥?/p>

鈥淚鈥檓 teasing you. I put up the barrier, so you can relax.鈥?/p>

鈥淪igh. I got it. I got it.鈥?/p>

The fire in Cecily鈥檚 heart seemed to burn as intensely in the daytime as it did at night.

*****

In a dark space where not even a single ray of light could penetrate, two men faced each other around a round table. The darkness enveloped them, making it impossible to discern their features, but despite that, they exchanged words in a familiar manner.

鈥淗ere鈥檚 the letter for today. The boss seems to consider it quite important, as he sent it from home.鈥?/p>

鈥淗mm.鈥?/p>

As one man placed a simple piece of paper on the table, the other man gazed at it intently. Although nothing was visible in the darkness, his golden eyes shone brightly. Like a predator鈥檚 eyes gleaming in the dark night, his eyes emitted an intense light.

As the man with the letter attempted to hand it over, the recipient suddenly cleared his throat. The man with the golden eyes hesitated before taking the letter, and then slowly raised his head to meet the courier鈥檚 gaze. After a momentary exchange of glances, the courier placed his hand on the table.

Tap-tap tap

鈥淏y the way, how鈥檚 life these days? Your daughter joined a prestigious Knights鈥?Order, right?鈥?/p>

The messenger habitually tapped the table with his finger as he inquired about the recent updates.

The man with golden eyes, seemingly unaffected, replied.

鈥淣o news yet. And what about you? How鈥檚 your son doing?鈥?/p>

鈥淗e must be struggling by now. Unfortunately, he doesn鈥檛 have much talent.鈥?/p>

The messenger answered with a series of tapping sounds on the table.

Tap tap tap tap-tap.

Even while responding, his fingers continued to drum on the table, but soon, they came to a halt. The man with golden eyes shrugged and carefully placed the letter handed to him by the messenger into his pocket. It was about time to leave.

鈥淎nyway, I鈥檓 always thankful. It must be bothersome to do this for me.鈥?/p>

鈥淲hat鈥檚 there to be thankful for? I owe you a lot. Besides, it鈥檚 not entirely unenjoyable.鈥?/p>

鈥淵ou always say that, but your temperament is quite peculiar. I鈥檒l be going now.鈥?/p>

鈥淭ake care of yourself.鈥?/p>

The man with golden eyes stood up and briskly walked away. As he disappeared, the messenger also got up suddenly.

鈥淚 might not be able to do this for a while.鈥?/p>

The mumbling man scratched his head.

On the other hand, the man who received the letter from him, the man with golden eyes鈥?/p>

鈥楬e is being pursued by elves. It doesn鈥檛 seem like good news.鈥?/i>

The person who received signals not through words but through their fingers was on their way back home, deducing the signals they had sent.

鈥業t鈥檚 fortunate that Isaac isn鈥檛 in the mansion, if he were, it would have been a big problem. For now, I can handle it from my side.鈥?/i>

A lion with red hair began to lure the hyenas. The problem was鈥?/p>

鈥溾€saac? And Princess Cecily? Why are they suddenly in the mansion?鈥?/p>

鈥淲e thought it wouldn鈥檛 be good to be only in Helium. We also came to see Father鈥檚 face.鈥?/p>

鈥淗ello, Baron Hawk. Oh, should I call you Father-in-law now?鈥?/p>

鈥溾€?鈥︹€?/p>

Unexpected situations could occur at any time.

Translators note:

3 chapters today

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