Right five in the morning, Shishio had woken up. He tried to lift his body, but he couldn’t since many women used part of his body to sleep.

They had moved out of the living room and stayed in the room, sleeping together, without a single piece of cloth on their bodies.

While he wanted to appreciate them, he was afraid that he might not be able to hold the beast inside him anymore. Yet it was something inevitable, showing how tempting they were.

However, he also knew it was impossible for them to handle him all the time since they might be wrecked by him.

It was fortunate there were the four of them, especially when he was under the influence of alcohol before.

If it was only one person, this person might not be able to wake up for so long.

Still, he didn’t intend to stay in bed any longer, especially when it was almost six in the morning.

He was about to wake up from the bed, but Roberta, who had been using his leg, suddenly moved and woke up.

“…Have you woken up, Roberta?”

He asked in a low voice.

“Un.”

Roberta nodded with messy hair.

“Do you want to take a bath together?”

“….”

While Roberta’s stamina was better than an average person’s, she must admit she was always under his mercy. She wasn’t sure how many times her body had climaxed, but she knew her body needed a rest.

“Don’t worry. We’re just going to take a bath. I am going to go to the bakery to buy breakfast after all.”

“Can I follow you, Shishio-sama?” Roberta sighed in relief before she took the initiative to follow him.

The two quietly left the room after he left a note for the three women.

While the three women slept soundly, Shishio and Roberta took a bath together. He was quite honest and didn’t do anything, but Roberta was his loyal maid, and even if she could not do that now since she needed to rest, she could give him a different service.

“….” Shishio.

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When they finished taking a bath, it was already six or so in the morning.

Unlike Roberta, who had a little breakfast, Shishio was quite famished. He wanted to buy the bread immediately from the nearby neighborhood. Still, even if he was hungry, it didn’t stop him from appreciating Roberta’s current appearance.

Under his insistence, Roberta didn’t wear her maid uniform. Instead, she wore something else.

She wore a long-sleeved white shirt, the French kind, with beautiful folds on her chest, and her white cuffs tied her wrists without a trace of fat.

The choice of cufflinks was also quite discreet.

Below, she wore a light blue long skirt, her waist tied in a soft green ribbon, and the ribbon naturally hung on the left side.

The dress was exquisite, yet it seemed casual, which enhanced her exotic charm and gave her a natural and fresh image.

If usually, she was like a fierce panther in the jungle, she was like a lady from a wealthy family.

Still, if there was something he had to sigh at, it was the fact she was still wearing her thick round glasses and tied her hair in a double braid.

Shishio wanted to change her hairstyle, but this was something that she didn’t want to change since her long hair was troublesome, and this hairstyle was perfect for her.

Lastly, because of her experience in battle and killing, her eyes were too fierce, and she often wore glasses to cover them.

Yet Roberta didn’t realize that her eyes were so sexy, if Shishio had to say, like a leopard ready to hunt down her prey.

Still, he was afraid he was her prey, considering she had been trying to dry him out in the bathroom before, showing her desire for revenge against him.

However…

“Those dresses suit you well.”

Shishio lightly brushed her bangs, feeling satisfied he had chosen her clothes.

Roberta was slightly embarrassed, but while she felt uncomfortable with other clothes than a maid uniform, she followed his wish since his happiness was her happiness.

“I will run, and you will take the bicycle. Is that okay?”

“Okay.”

Roberta nodded since she knew that Shishio wanted to do a morning run. On the other hand, it was also necessary to bring the bicycle since it had a basket, which made it easier for them to bring what they bought later.

When they were ready, they walked out of the villa together while everyone was still sleeping.

Shishio was in his running gear, and Roberta rode the bicycle on his side relaxedly.

The two must admit that Karuizawa was nice.

Unlike Tokyo, the smell of soil and water was so clear in this place. They could feel the earth was alive and the nature was lively and seemed happy.

While Tokyo had the excitement as the metropolitan city, living in Karuizawa from time to time wasn’t bad since it was so relaxing.

Having a slow life enabled him to forget the few annoyances in his life.

Still, the biggest problem was Yukino**a since he wondered what she was doing now.

However, he didn’t have a hobby of thinking about other women.

Roberta was beside him, and this should be the only woman on his mind now.

While he ran, he glanced at Roberta’s figure.

Her expression was soft as she watched the road in front of her and pedaled her bicycle. Her skirt might be long, but the movement of her legs was so skillful.

Yet he knew how much power those legs packed.

If Roberta wanted to, her kicking was easy enough for the ribs of humans easily.

Yet her legs were also flexible, which made it possible for her to position herself in many positions at night with him.

“By the way, is there a place you want to visit, Roberta?”

Shishio asked, considering Roberta had never voiced her opinion.

“…I am not sure.”

Roberta didn’t know much about Karuizawa, which was also partly why she didn’t voice her opinion during the trip.

“Let’s see… there are many things in Karuizawa. By the way, we have played in the lake before, and today we can either visit the shopping areas, play tennis, ride on a horse, or visit the church.”

“Church?”

This somehow attracted Roberta’s attention.

Unlike him, Roberta was religious, and she often visited the church for mass if she was free. However, even if she didn’t have time, she would pray in her room, and she even put a rosary on her neck, showing how religious she was.

“Yeah, there are two famous churches in this city, and they should have a choir every day during the summer. We can visit them together later if you want.”

“Is that okay, Shishio-sama?” Roberta was worried that Shishio didn’t have much interest in it.

“It’s okay. I want to see it with you too.”

Frankly, the people in this country didn’t take religion that seriously.

Even the previous Shishio Oga often visited the buddha temple, Shinto shrine, and church because of his parents.

“Thank you, Shishio-sama.”

Roberta smiled happily, and she heard his words.

Unlike others, her past was dark, and she had killed many people, so the only comfort that she could seek in the past was from the Lord, and naturally, now from Shishio.

Staying with him made her heart calm and warm.

She knew that she loved him, but at the same time, she also knew she wasn’t worthy of him since, unlike others, she was a killer.

Yet did Shishio care about that?

Unfortunately, Shishio didn’t have the ability to read her mind, so he couldn’t erase her worry.

Soon, they arrived at the bakery.

The name of the bakery was “Truffle Bakery,” which was quite far from the villa area, but it was located in quite an open area, different from the village-like image they often saw in this city.

While the area was still covered by fog, a warm, bright yellow light was seen, and freshly baked bread’s aroma could be smelled.

In front of the bakery, there was a bookstore.

Shishio thought to visit the bookstore later, but before that, he planned to line up at the bakery since many people had already lined up.

“Shishio-sama, if you want to visit the bookstore, you should go. I can wait here.”

Roberta noticed that Shishio was staring at the bookstore on the opposite street, so she thought he was interested in going there.

“No, let’s wait together.”

His answer was firm, and he held her hand directly.

Roberta could only let out a helpless sigh, but her smile was bright even in this fog.

With the aroma of thick truffles and cream wafting from the store, Shishio told Roberta about Karuizawa’s life.

Masses in the Catholic Church on Sundays, the Stone Church where weddings were held, the open-air performances by violinists or guitarists happened on a few streets, and many others.

It might be his first time here, but he read some information before he went on the trip.

While they talked, it was their turn to buy the bread. They bought popular products such as truffle bread, chocolate croissants, pain au chocolat, and various other things before they were packed in newspaper-like bags.

When Shishio held the bags, the shop assistants and the customer looked at him several times.

If they didn’t know the Emperor, they might think of him as one.

Shishio then walked out with Roberta while holding her hand and bags of bread in his other hand.

Buying bread, and books, walking together, holding hands, and talking.

All of that might be something mundane, yet it brought Roberta a smile and warmth in her heart. She didn’t care about the future, and as long as she could stay by his side like this, she was happy.

“What’s wrong?”

Shishio noticed Roberta’s expression was unique.

“Hmm…”

However, Roberta shook her head and didn’t answer his question.

“What book are you going to buy, Shishio-sama?”

“Let’s see…”

Roberta looked at Shishio’s thoughtful expression, and she would remember her memory with him in Karuizawa forever.