Faced with the blue-haired girl's seduction, Roland took a deep breath and kissed her without hesitation.
"..."
Feeling the gentle touch on her cherry-blossom-colored lips, Levy's eyes widened, her heart pounding, and her heartbeat suddenly quickened.
Although they had done similar intimate things many times, she knew clearly—this time was different from all the others.
Once they started, there would be no chance to regret it.
But, so what?
She only knew that she liked Roland, wanted to be with him, get married, build a family, and accompany him to the very end... that was enough.
"Hah..."
As their lips parted, Levy panted in small breaths, slowly opening her misty eyes, which reflected the young man's handsome face.
He was no different from when they first met, so heart-stoppingly handsome that it made one want to hold him tight and ravish him.
"Relax, leave the rest to me."
Roland tidied her messy hair, gently kissed her forehead, and comforted her in a soft voice.
"Before that, do you need me to take a shower? I just got back from a mission, after all."
"No need, this is fine... I like the smell of you, Roland."
Levy replied almost inaudibly. Perhaps because the answer was too embarrassing, she couldn't help but bite her lower lip with her canine teeth.
"...Alright, I'll listen to you."
Faced with such a cute gesture, Roland completely stopped suppressing the restlessness in his heart.
Two in the morning.
A gentle night breeze blew in from the window, flipping a few pages of the magazine on the table, just happening to open to the "Most Desired Girlfriend" ranking column.
"..."
Looking at the fourth place ranking in the magazine, Knightwalker had no mood to care at the moment.
As for the reason—
She looked up at the ceiling, listening to the faint sounds coming from the second floor, and unconsciously clenched her fists.
After hearing those suggestive sounds, Knightwalker instantly understood what was happening upstairs.
No wonder that guy hadn't come down for so long.
Forcibly suppressing the suicidal urge to go upstairs and knock on the door, Knightwalker leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes with a blank expression.
But—
The intermittent sounds from above and the faint pleas she could hear made her gradually clench her teeth, her expression twisting.
Can't you be mindful that there's someone in the living room?!
In the morning.
Sunlight like silk threads shone into the room through the window. A gentle warmth filled the air, and the atmosphere was very cozy.
"So tired..."
Levy stared blankly at the ceiling, her delicate face showing unconcealable fatigue and laziness as she murmured softly.
That kind of thing wasn't as painful as I expected. It was just like in the books, so comfortable...
The girl felt the lingering afterglow in her body, and her face couldn't help but flush as she shyly burrowed into the covers.
Only her slightly messy blue hair was left exposed.
"Good morning, little Levy."
Looking at the bulging quilt, Roland found it amusing and patted the top of her head, greeting her with a light laugh.
He had woken up the moment the girl made a move.
"Ah... sorry, did I wake you?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Levy poked her head out from under the covers and said with some embarrassment.
Perhaps because she had just woken up, her voice sounded soft, as if she had no strength.
"It's alright. I don't feel tired anyway."
Looking at the girl's incredibly cute cheeks, Roland couldn't resist pinching them a couple of times.
Hmm, soft and smooth.
"Not tired... there was no sun last night, so why is your stamina so good?"
Feeling the kneading on her cheeks, Levy recalled last night's experience and couldn't help but ask with a red face.
This guy's stamina, compared to what was written in the books—was simply off the charts.
"Is it possible... that's my original strength?"
"Really?"
Looking at the girl's suspicious gaze, Roland raised an eyebrow and pulled hard on the hand that was pinching her cheek.
"Ouch, what are you doing!"
The sudden pain brought tears to Levy's eyes, and she puffed out her cheeks, staring at him with dissatisfaction.
"From now on, you're not allowed to question your husband!"
"Hu... husband?"
"Alright, let's not worry about such small things for now. Sleep with me for a while."
"I really can't do anything about you..."
After a moment of hesitation, Levy buried her head in his chest. As her eyes gradually closed, the corners of her lips couldn't help but turn up.
When they got out of bed again, it was already two in the afternoon.
Because of their unrestrained behavior last night, Levy felt sticky all over, so she prepared to go to the bathroom for a shower first.
"Don't you dare sneak in!"
Levy held her yukata in her arms and, leaning against the wall, laboriously walked to the bathroom opposite, turning back to warn him uneasily.
If Roland were to follow her in, something would definitely happen... at that point, forget about showering, she probably wouldn't even be able to walk.
"Really, is it necessary to be so vigilant?"
Looking at the blue-haired girl who had locked the bathroom door from the inside, Roland shook his head speechlessly, then walked downstairs.
He hadn't forgotten that he had brought Knightwalker back.
In the first-floor living room.
Roland walked in, refreshed. He quickly found Knightwalker sleeping on the sofa, and several magazines were placed on the table at the same time.
"...Did you spend all night studying Erza?"
Roland casually picked up a magazine. Seeing the personal interview with Erza in it, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Although he knew Knightwalker was interested in her counterpart, was it necessary to spend the whole night studying her?
"—!?"
At that moment, Knightwalker, who had sensed the slight movement beside her, opened her eyes and quickly stood up.
But upon noticing Roland, her expression instantly became wary, and a flash of mortification appeared in her eyes.
This guy—he kept me up all night.
Even stuffing her ears with tissues had no effect. As soon as she closed her eyes—her mind would involuntarily conjure up arousing images.
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?" Roland pinched his chin in confusion and continued, "I don't think I've given you any strange commands, have I?"
"Last night, couldn't you have been a little quieter?"
Knightwalker took a deep breath and reminded him.
Last night's sounds...
Hearing this, Roland immediately reacted, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
So she hadn't stayed up all night studying Erza, but had been kept awake by the two of them.
"Don't worry, there won't be any similar incidents in the future. I'll go find someone to buy property tomorrow."
"Hmm, how about you be the head maid then?"
"...I know."
Looking at the master who was arbitrarily making decisions for her, Knightwalker didn't refuse, but sat back down on the sofa on her own.
After spending so many days together, she had come to understand Roland's personality a little better—on the surface, he was gentle and polite, but inside, he was a complete egoist.
So even if she chose to refuse, he would probably ignore her.
"Roland, aren't you going to take a shower?"
A pleasant girlish voice suddenly came from the stairs, instantly drawing the attention of the two in the living room.
"The woman from last night?"
Knightwalker crossed her arms and turned her head slightly to the side, asking thoughtfully.
This woman isn't even using honorifics anymore?
Roland glanced at her strangely and nodded in reply, "Yes, Levy McGarden. You should have seen her counterpart in Edolas."
"Levy from the Shadow Gear team?"
A look of understanding flashed in Knightwalker's eyes.
She had some impression of that name. After all, that blue-haired woman's two teammates were the strongest candidates in the Fairy guild.
As her steps got closer, Levy, with a bath towel on her head, quickly came down the stairs, humming a cheerful tune, looking to be in a good mood.
"—"
Levy's voice suddenly stopped. She stared in disbelief at the crimson-haired girl in front of her, the smile on her face gradually stiffening.
Er-Er-Erza!!
"Wait—why... why is Erza here!?"
Levy subconsciously covered her chest with the bath towel, her brown eyes filled with shock and shame, and her voice became stammering.
"Why can't I be here?"
Knightwalker's gaze fell on her covered chest, a contemptuous smile on her lips as she retorted.
So that guy, besides liking Mirajane's type, also likes this plain and unremarkable type?
"No, I didn't mean that. I just..."
Levy quickly tried to explain, but she didn't know what to say and could only look at her boyfriend for help.
"Don't be so nervous. This isn't the Erza from our world. She's Knightwalker from the world of Edolas, although her real name is also Erza."
Roland walked to her side, helped her dry her damp hair, and then explained unhurriedly.
Not the Erza from our world?
"Edolas, then...?"
Hearing this, the literature girl showed a rare look of confusion.
At the dining table.
"So—you and Mirajane went to a parallel world to find the lost Lisanna, and brought back Erza's counterpart along the way?"
After summarizing, Levy looked up slightly, her expression complicated as she looked at Knightwalker, who was elegantly eating toasted bread.
No matter how she looked at it, this Erza was no different from the one in their world.
"Logically, the members on our side and in Edolas are complete opposites, both in terms of strength and personality."
Roland propped his chin on one hand and handed a piece of crispy bread covered in strawberry jam to Levy's mouth.
"Mmm, so is Miss Knightwalker weak?"
After taking a small bite of the bread, Levy chewed her food like a hamster and asked curiously.
"There are exceptions—Knightwalker is known as the Fairy Hunter in Edolas. She's probably about a 70-30 split with the Erza on our side."
Roland continued.
After all, Knightwalker had obtained Sode no Shirayuki. Relying on the advantage of her Shikai, she could probably take down Erza quickly.
"Pfft—cough, cough, the Fairy Hunter?!"
Levy instantly spat out the coffee she had just drunk and couldn't stop coughing because she had choked.
She stared wide-eyed at the calm-faced Knightwalker, and a bad feeling suddenly rose in her heart.
No, that title doesn't sound right at all! If 'fairy' refers to the guild members, then the meaning of 'hunter'...
"It's just as you think. Knightwalker isn't a guild member. She's an executioner from the empire—specializing in hunting down Fairy Tail."
Roland kindly patted her back and stated the facts with a smile.
"If she's that dangerous, why did you bring her back?"
After recovering from the extreme shock for a while, Levy finally calmed down. She subconsciously moved closer to Roland and couldn't help but ask.
"Don't worry. Knightwalker is very obedient now. You don't have to worry about any accidents."
Here, Roland snapped his fingers and ordered, "Go and clean the bedroom on the second floor."
"..."
Without feeling any forced command, Knightwalker didn't even raise her head and continued to enjoy her lunch.
Although she had chosen to pledge her loyalty, it didn't mean she had to listen to everything, especially cleaning the bedroom on the second floor!
Whoever wants to go can go. In any case, I won't go near that place.
"Knightwalker, perform your water-spouting trick—"
"I'm very sorry, I'll go and clean up right away."
Before he could finish, Knightwalker's expression changed, and she quickly stood up and walked up the stairs.
"See? Knightwalker is very obedient!"
Looking at the back walking up to the second floor, Roland turned his head and said.
"...Can you tell me what 'water-spouting' means?"
Levy was silent for a moment, then asked with feigned curiosity.
The blue-haired girl, who had been forced to be a fountain several times last night, was obviously very sensitive to this aspect.
"Ahem, ahem, I should be heading to the guild. I happen to want to see Lisanna too!"
Roland silently averted his gaze, pretended that nothing had happened, and changed the subject on his own.
"Tell me the truth! Don't you dare change the subject!"
Levy puffed out her cheeks, grabbed his collar and started shaking him, gritting her teeth.
No wonder Roland had felt so skilled from the beginning of last night!
After Knightwalker finished cleaning the second floor with a dark face, she followed Roland to the guild.
But the atmosphere on the way was not right.
Looking at the pouting blue-haired girl walking in front and the sighing Roland following behind, the corners of Knightwalker's lips turned up unconsciously.
Although she didn't know what had happened, it didn't stop her from gloating.
The guild was a little quieter this afternoon, probably because Makao and Gray had gone on a mission.
"Roland, can I trouble you to lend me the tablecloth that can conjure up delicious food!"
As soon as he walked into the guild, Natsu's eyes lit up. He was instantly in front of him, very skillfully throwing his arm around his shoulder.
"Did you break something again during your mission?" Roland said speechlessly.
"Aye! Natsu accidentally broke the roof of the inn!"
Happy flew in mid-air and added with a raised hand.
"Be a little more careful. And remember to return the Gourmet Tablecloth to me after you're done eating."
"Oh-ho, thanks!"
Natsu excitedly took the tablecloth. At this time, he also noticed the expressionless blue-haired girl beside him and raised his hand to greet her.
"Good afternoon, Levy!"
"Hmm, good afternoon."
After Levy replied in a calm tone, she walked straight to the bar, her expression looking cold.
"Levy seems a little strange..." Natsu looked at Roland in confusion and couldn't help but ask, "Did someone make her angry?"
Who else could it be?
Roland helplessly pointed at Knightwalker behind him, then walked toward the bar.
It's all Knightwalker's fault for being disobedient. Otherwise, that matter wouldn't have been exposed. I'll have to punish her properly tonight!
At the bar counter.
"Did you have a fight with Levy?"
Mirajane placed a glass of orange juice in front of him, her watery blue eyes shifting between him and Levy, and finally asked in a small voice.
"Something like that. She found out about me and Knightwalker."
"...Huh?"
The unexpected answer made Mirajane blink in a daze, her mind unable to process it for a moment.
What do you mean she found out about you and Knightwalker—shouldn't it be the two of us?
"You and Knightwalker..."
Looking at Knightwalker sitting alone in the corner, Mirajane was at a loss for words, a strange expression on her face.
"Don't get the wrong idea. We haven't taken that step." Roland coughed lightly and said in a small voice, "What's wrong with a man liking a harem?"
"...When did you become so much like Loke?" Mirajane also poked his cheek with some dissatisfaction, then sighed, "Forget it, I'll go and explain for you."
"I'll take this opportunity to tell Levy about us."
Hmm, if I replace Knightwalker with myself, Levy should be more accepting!
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