Akashic Records of the Bastard Child Engaged to a Goddess

Chapter 153 Plans for a vacation?

(POV: Lumiere)

The soft afternoon sun cast a warm glow on the cabin as I stood outside, finding a moment of solitude to gather my thoughts.

I contemplated the implementation of the Spiritual Degree for the minotaurs and grygans. Fasit and Sangria took charge of this crucial task.

There was also the fact that I left things on bad terms with Genny.

Ooof, and the magic airship at Drakoria.

Lost in my thoughts, I was suddenly interrupted by Serena's melodious voice.

"Hello there, my lord," she greeted me, her eyes twinkling mischievously.

In one swift motion, without any warning, she shoved a piece of succulent meat into my mouth.

I chewed with force, surprised and amused by this.

"Mmff!" I managed to speak, my words muffled by the delicious meat.

Serena's radiant smile only seemed to grow wider as she lovingly watched me enjoy the meal.

"You can't just shove things into my mouth like that," I playfully scolded her, trying to hide my amusement.

Serena giggled, her laughter floating through the air like a delicate melody.

"I know, but I wanted to make sure my beloved ate enough to relieve himself of some stress," she spoke with genuine concern.

Raising an eyebrow, I replied, "But I'm not stressed, Serena." I reassured her, hoping to ease her worries.

She adjusted the plate of meat in her hand, her gaze brimming with affection. "I can tell, my dear," she whispered, her voice filled with unshakeable certainty. "After all, I am your wife."

I chuckled softly, the sound of her laughter soothing my soul.

"Well, if you say so," I consented, reaching out to caress her cheek lovingly. "But I'm really not stressed."

"Oh heavens no... my lord, you're looking stressed," she observed, concern tinging her voice as she attempted to alleviate my tension. She swiftly maneuvered a chair behind me, her delicate fingers guiding me to sit. Confused yet curious, I obliged, surrendering to her insistence.

As Serena's hands came to rest on my shoulders, her touch radiated warmth and comfort. The knots of worry that tightened within me slowly unraveled under her skillful ministrations.

"You know you don't ne-" I failed to protest.

The blissful relief she bestowed was too tempting to resist.

"Should I continue, my love?" Serena's voice whispered into my ear, her words barely audible amidst the rising pleasure that coursed through me. Lost in the rapture of her touch, I managed a breathless affirmation.

Without missing a beat, Serena shifted her position, her fingers now expertly locating the precise pleasure point. Waves of satisfaction rippled through my body, encapsulating me in a blissful ecstasy.

But, as if summoned by fate, Serena interrupted the euphoria, her words breaking through the haze of delight.

"I've been thinking," she began.

"Of course, that's what living people do," I joked.

Serena applied a touch more pressure, causing me to let out an unexpected cry of pleasure mixed with surprise.

"S-sorry! I was joking," I winced.

Serena smiled warmly. "Meanie."

With a tender gaze, Serena leaned in closer.

"Since you've been so stressed, my love, I've been thinking that perhaps we should escape it all and go on a small vacation."

Finally, it all made sense.

This was Serena's game.

"I let my guard down, didn't I?" I sighed.

Serena giggled a bit. "Always."

Serena paused her magical touch, her hands lingering on my shoulders.

I uttered a thoughtful hum. "Well, it does sound like a good idea."

"I believe it'd be wonderful for us to take a vacation, especially after what we went through in Zarbon city."

A heavy sigh escaped my lips, betraying the weariness etched onto my features.

"So where exactly do we, you know... go?" I asked without facing her.

"Well, Isadora and I already agreed on Vito Heights... we talked about it last night."

My sigh deepened. "So you guys already planned this ahead... huh?"

A giggle escaped Serena's lips, the sound like a symphony of affectionate delight. Blushing slightly, she confessed, "Well, this Vito Heights is a popular mystical haven for a vacation. One of my sisters on Trinodyne told me."

"I see, so how long does it take to travel there?" I asked.

"It's in another dimension."

"Uh... Serena..."

"Yes, my lord?"

"I don't know if you've noticed, but, I don't have spatial transportation as one of my skills."

"Oh Lord Lumiere, that's precisely why I've been buttering you up," she admitted, "I need you to ask Stellaria."

"So you're not even gonna hide that fact," I sighed.

Serena smiled radiantly. "I'd never hide a thing from you, my beloved."

"Of course."

I smirked.

"So, just to be clear... you want me to beg Stellaria on your behalf?" I asked.

She nodded firmly.

I rose from the chair, feeling Serena's delicate touch leaving my shoulders as I turned towards her.

I smiled softly. "If that's all you want then I'll talk to Stellaria for you."

Serena's hands came together, her blue eyes shimmering as she asked me, almost breathlessly, "Really?"

With a confident stance, I placed my hands on my waist and nodded. "Of course, Serena," I replied.

Closing the distance between us, Serena approached me slowly, her arms encircling my body in a tender embrace. As our eyes locked, I felt an intoxicating warmth spreading through me. Softly, her lips met mine in a gentle kiss, and I reciprocated it, our lips moving in sync.

Obviously, if Serena were to approach Stellaria herself, the outcome would be different, perhaps met with derision or even a heated conflict. Serena was an angel - calm and elegant, always... a stark contrast to Stellaria's captivating allure coupled with her often domineering presence. Even with this level of grace, Stellaria always found a way to push Serena?s buttons.

And most definitely, if the offer for a vacation came from me, Stellaria would happily accept it.

Still, one thing was important to me, and it wasn't any of this.

This was the first time Serena ever wanted something...

I'd be happy to give my life for that...