Up until now, I had treated Levanfell without Mew saying a word. But suddenly, why is this happening?

“But if I don’t heal him….”

“It doesn’t seem necessary to heal him every night unless it’s urgent.”

Mew leaned back and cleared her throat before speaking.

“Why bother doing that every day when nobody’s looking for him?”

“You never know when an emergency will come up. Last time, it was suddenly found by the Rebirth. I blocked it quickly then, but… if I’m not there, maybe more people would have discovered it.”

“How many times will that happen? And if that really worries you…”

Mew shrugged lightly and chuckled.

“Then shouldn’t we sleep together?”

“What?!”

I was so surprised that I jumped up and yelled. Mew calmly covered her ears with her small hands.

“We’re married, after all. And it doesn’t seem like anything will happen even if you two sleep together. From what I see, that rotten child seems to be holding back these days.”

“You, you said last time that it’s not possible until the soil disappears!”

My face suddenly became hot, as if I had entered a furnace. It was because of the memory of the first night we had slept together.

Without even looking in the mirror, I covered my blushing cheeks with my palms. The warmth in my hands was more than warm; it was hot.

“The situation is different now.”

“What’s different? Well, your Majesty’s body has indeed improved since then. Are you practicing swordsmanship every day? Your chest seems to be getting firmer… Don’t misunderstand. I just naturally know because I touch it every time I heal you!”

“Calm down.”

Mew murmured dryly, watching me squirm in embarrassment. Then she opened the window with her small body.

“Cool your face. Someone might think you’ve dipped your face in hot water.”

“Uhhuh.”

The sudden night breeze cooled my hot face.

“Do you think that rotten child’s body can withstand you infusing power every night?”

“…What?”

It was an unexpected question. My head rang as if it had been struck with an ice hammer. Whenever I infused the sacred power, Levanfell’s appearance always returned to its original state.

So, naturally, I thought it was getting better.

“Didn’t he look fine?”

“It might look fine on the outside.”

Mew calmly rebutted.

“Constantly infusing a power of a different nature into the body won’t be good. Even a good medicine becomes poison when overdosed. So just do as I say.”

“Then will it be okay?”

“Just endure for a week or so. It’s good for you, too.”

For me? Does that mean something has changed in me, too, besides Levanfell?

By appearances, I hadn’t changed either. I didn’t feel more tired than usual, and I didn’t feel weak after using my power.

“Trust me, child. Have I ever done anything harmful to you? I tell you as a god, I won’t put you in danger, child. I may favor you, but I won’t discriminate against you.”

I know. It was clear from Mew’s actions so far. And when that god speaks so seriously, it’s best to listen carefully.

“I understand.”

I slowly nodded.

‘I was too careless. I should have checked for any other changes in my body.’

Seeing my agreement, Mew darted out of the open window. It was clear that Levanfell would be coming soon, as Mew was leaving.

‘Levanfell has a knack for noticing when he’s coming.’

And sure enough, as soon as Mew left, a knock was followed by the bedroom door opening, and Levanfell entered.

I closed the window after watching Mew, the hamster, climb down the wall. She’ll come in just fine if she needs to.

“Teriella. What are you doing?”

“Watching the moon.”

At my answer, Levanfell turned his gaze to the dark night sky outside the window.

“…The moon isn’t out, is it?”

“Your Majesty. Just because we can’t see them doesn’t mean the moon and stars aren’t up in the sky. Just because they’re hidden by clouds doesn’t mean they’re not there.”

“Who says so?”

“My mother taught me.”
“……So you did the invisible moongazing?”

I nodded vaguely and turned around, only to find Levanfell, who had followed me like a puppy, looking up at the dark night sky once again.

As I sat on the bed, Levanfell naturally began to remove his outerwear. About to undress further, I quickly grabbed his hand.

“……Teriella, what’s wrong?”

“Your Majesty, do you have any other appointments tonight?”

If there were any other prior engagements, I would have had to treat them tonight no matter what. If it wasn’t an urgent matter, it would be better to postpone it until tomorrow afternoon.

“What? Wait, wait. Teriella, what did you say?”

“You heard me. Do you have any other engagements tonight? If you do but it’s not urgent, wouldn’t it be better to postpone it until tomorrow afternoon?”

Levanfell’s pupils shook violently. His face, filled with surprise, didn’t seem to hide his emotions at all.

“……Your Majesty?”

“No. No.”

Levanfell shook his head vigorously, mumbling to himself not to misunderstand.

“Phew. Good. I’m ready to accept it purely.”

“What?”

“No, just talking to myself. ……But why are you asking about other appointments tonight, Empress?”

“That’s good then.”