Love Letter From The Future

The woman’s thoughts were in complete disarray.

It was right after she witnessed an utterly unbelievable scene. Before she knew it, she had already fled from there.

Even though she couldn’t properly walk due to the lingering shock, she walked and walked until she finally returned to her bedroom. Even then, she sat absentmindedly for a long time.

What kind of scene was that?

She still couldn’t comprehend.

The sight of a man and a woman entwined, their moans and cries mingling—it was more shocking than she could have ever imagined. It was a scene that, until now, she had only known in theory

Yes, she knew what they were doing.

The instinct to reproduce was a desire inherent in all living beings. It wasn’t all that strange for a man and a woman in their prime to fall for each other and spend a night together.

If only that man hadn’t been the object of her unrequited love.

He was a silent and dignified man. It was obvious that he wouldn’t carelessly discard his chastity. This was a truth as evident as the depth of trust she had in him.

But then, why?

Why did he sleep with the next head of the Yurdina family?

Like thick vines, a torrent of possibilities tangled through her mind but, no matter how much she mulled over it, no answer emerged.

She could only arrive at the most plausible conclusion.

Ian Percus and Delphine Yurdina are lovers.

The moment she thought of that sentence, she couldn’t breathe for a while.

Her chest tightened, a fierce pain struck her mind and she felt the urge to shed a few tears.

This can’t be. Were that true, there would have at least been some rumors.

She regretted those sleepless nights from her past.

In that unfamiliar place, the silence had felt strangely unsettling. Seeking a change of pace, she’d left her room to find the outside dim and quiet.

It was then that a certain intuition took hold of her.

There was an unusual lack of presence.

Only a specific corridor was like that. While a few guards were sparsely stationed, it was hard to deny that their vigilance was unusually lax.

She was walking down that path before she knew it.

And then, she saw it.

The scene inside the room where an untimely heat wave was blowing.

That hellish nightmare ingrained into her mind like an old stain, replaying over and over.

Her breath caught in her throat, and no amount of burying herself under the covers could make her forget. Only the torment in her heart grew as she stifled a groan.

Yet one question arose in her mind.

Could it really have felt that good?

The future head of the Yurdina family had, with a victorious smile, glanced outside the door.

Facing that cruel curve of that woman’s lips, she realized the fact — that woman was genuinely reveling in the situation.

That, in that woman’s escstatic moans, there was not a hint of pretense or deceit. It was her first time seeing someone so completely losing their composure.

A sensation she never even imagined before.

Of course, she was a woman too.

She was well aware that a day when she would offer her virginity to the man she loved would come. While she occasionally envisioned that future, she never expected to witness such a raw scene.

Her mind was in turmoil.

Should I tell the others?

But to confess that she had spied on their secret rendezvous required courage. If they asked why she’d been silently watching, she had no answer.

Can I simply say my mind went blank?

If I claimed that I’d been too stunned to feel anything… Would they believe that?

That night, she couldn’t sleep until dawn.

Instead, as she replayed that haunting memory over and over, her hand drifted downward almost without her realizing.

“……Heutt.“

It was wet.

Enough that, even through her underwear, she could feel it.

***The first thought that crossed my mind as soon as I opened my eyes in the morning was,

“……I’m screwed.”

It was short and blunt, but nothing could have summed up my feelings better. I dissipated the lingering hangover with some mana.

As I cautiously glanced to the side, there lay a beautiful woman with skin as pale as snow.

Her gentle breathing was sweet to hear. Her sharp nose, her slender jawline, and her finely balanced features highlighted her beauty.

And those curves…

Though now hidden under thick blankets, the naked body I saw the night before was close to a work of art. According to her, I was the only one to ever witness it.

The sensation of her supple skin was still vivid.

She was the one with whom I’d passionately tangled the previous night. My feelings were inevitably complex.

I silently admired Senior Delphine’s sleeping face for a moment.

She was such a provocative woman, yet her peacefully sleeping face looked so pure.

Even though it was just last night that I had stripped away that purity.

A sigh naturally escaped.

Who could have imagined?

Just a few months ago, I was merely the second son of a countryside viscount who ranked only in the middle tiers at the Academy. And yet, my first partner ended up being none other than the next head of the Yurdina family.

Not to mention her flawless beauty.

I scratched my head roughly as I sat up.

My mind was still a tangled mess.

I wasn’t sure what to do, especially after losing control the night before and releasing everything inside Senior Delphine.

Naturally, it was only right that I take responsibility.

Just as I was rubbing my face in frustration—

“Mm…”

Senior Delphine let out a faint moan as she opened her eyes.

Her eyes were dazed for a moment, but soon a soft smile appeared on her face.

A tender, affectionate smile.

“Good morning, Master.”

Even though we’d entwined ourselves countless times last night,

Seeing that smile made me want to embrace her again. Thankfully, with the effects of the alcohol completely gone, I managed to resist the urge.

I simply averted my gaze out of embarrassment.

I heard Senior Delphine let out a small laugh.

“What’s the matter? You’re acting so different from last night.”

“Well, I was kind of worked up at the time…”

I fumbled for an excuse but ended up sighing again.

What was the point of coming up with excuses now?

In the end, I had to speak to her in a serious tone.

“Anyway, I apologize for my rudeness last night. Since I took your… your virginity, it’s only right that I take responsibility…”

“It’s fine.”

But despite my carefully mustered resolve, Senior Delphine’s response was utterly nonchalant.

Unable to hide my confusion, I looked at her. She simply flashed me a sly smile and gazed at me alluringly.

Even the way she yawned and casually stretched her arm out from under the blanket seemed flirtatious. Her breasts came back into my view.

How much had I indulged in those voluptuous flesh just the night before?

Lost in the memories of the previous night, I became dazed again.

“I told you, didn’t I? In a long life, it’s just a brief moment… Besides, I was at fault too. I don’t intend to cling to you over one night.”

Uhh, a thoughtful groan escaped my lips.

Senior Delphine chuckled quietly as she watched me.

Then, an unexpected confession slipped from her lips.

“You know, I’ve always thought I was alone.”

It was something I’d never heard from her before.

Perhaps because our bodies had grown closer, so did the distance between our hearts.

Senior Delphine opened up about the feelings she’d kept tightly hidden.

“Because I’ve lived a life where I had to use even my own family. And now, having to doubt the vassals I trusted, I’ve been feeling rather down… A wretch who can’t even manage her subordinates, a helpless girl who can’t do anything without her Master.”

“……Senior Delphine.”

I wanted to tell her— that it’s a needless worry, that she was already competent and outstanding enough, but she reacted before I could.

Giving me a wistful smile.

As if asking me to stop.

A request I couldn’t bring myself to refuse.

“But last night, for the first time in my life, I didn’t feel alone. So thank you, Master… I feel a bit better now.”

Just as she said, Senior Delphine seemed in noticeably better spirits.

Her expression looked relieved, as though some of the weight she carried had finally lifted.

I kept silent for a while, gazing at Senior Delphine before cautiously asking again.

“But since there’s a chance you might get pregnant, it’s only right that I take responsibility…”

“Sounds good! So, it’s settled—the next heir of the Yurdina family has already been decided, then?”

Contrary to me who asked anxiously, she was utterly composed.

Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

I was somewhat puzzled.

But Senior Delphine seemed sincere.

“Don’t worry too much. Getting pregnant isn’t that simple, you know… Besides, I have my own ways of handling it. And anyway, if we’re talking about responsibility, you already took plenty of it last night.”

Hah, I wryly chuckled.

I certainly put in the effort, given how long the night was. By the end, even Senior Delphine had passed out.

“I did torment you all night.”

“And we even had another drink. I wonder if it tasted better because it was from your mouth?”

It had been a blissful night.

Despite the heaviness in my heart, I couldn’t deny that I had a wonderful time with Senior Delphine.

At least for now, the joy of last night felt greater.

That is, until Senior Delphine added one more remark.

“Also that look—like a puppy who lost its owner…”

It was something she uttered while giggling.

Hearing that, I fell deep into thought.

Did I make such an expression yesterday?

No matter how hard I tried to recall, nothing came to mind, so I had to ask Senior Delphine.

“…What look?”

“The look of a puppy whose master was taken away… Oh, I didn’t mention it last night? Someone was peeping at us. Since nobody in Yurdina would dare to openly defy me, it must have been one of the companions you brought along”

Senior Delphine said this with a playful smile.

As soon as I heard her words, I was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Someone had been watching us?

In the end, I couldn’t hold back the wave of questions that surged within me.

“Wait, then you should have told me at the time…!”

“And what would that accomplish?”

But, dismissing my anger, she merely snorted.

“So, were you actually planning to back out? We’d already been together, and they saw the whole thing… Would anything have been different if I’d told you then?”

It was a logical rebuttal.

So, all I could do was suppress the emotions blazing up inside me like wildfire.

Senior Delphine, as if anticipating this, spoke with a relaxed smile.

“Just go ahead and give it your best shot. And if you find nowhere else to go, you’re always welcome here. My body will always be yours, Master.”

Wanting to argue, I opened my mouth, but closed it again.

Senior Delphine was right.

The milk had already been spilled. It was too late to regret it now.

And just then, as if to comfort me, she began to act coy.

“My dear Master, you say you’re angry, but…”

Her slender hand fumbled and traced its way to my groin.

I flinched, but upon seeing Senior Delphine’s captivating gaze, I stopped resisting.

It was too late to pull away now.

“Your body is honest, isn’t it?”

She pressed herself close to me, her whisper reaching me along the sweet scent of her skin.

“Master, I’m in the mood for breakfast…”

I no longer had any reason to refuse her.

“…Shall I do it with my mouth?”

Only after some time had passed was I finally able to leave Senior Delphine’s bedroom, carrying a new concern in my heart.

Just who had been spying on me and Senior Delphine’s intimate moments?

***I didn’t have much time to dwell on it.

The battlefield was like a writhing, living creature—a place where anything could happen at any moment.

Which meant information was crucial there.

My mission was to recover lost intel and root out any traitors.

Since it was an urgent matter, my companions and I had to head to the front lines without delay.

All while carrying yet another mystery in my heart.

The behavior of the women around me had begun to seem somewhat suspicious.

Senior Elsie was the first.