In the morning,
Gray was lying on the floor with a devastated expression on his face.
For the whole night, he had not slept for a single moment. His mind was in a complete mess.
He constantly recalled the moments with Lina. her body, her curves, her neck, her scent, her lips, her moan, her "please" voice. Every moment gave him unimaginable bliss.
However, he also recalled the moment when he came on her hand.
Thud!
"Damn it!" Tears streamed down Gray's face as he slammed the floor in frustration.
He was a 22-year-old virgin in his first life and became a eunuch in his next. After transmigrating into Gray's body, he was restricted from masturbating, so he never got to experience his manhood's sexual stimulation again. Thus, with Lina's gentle touch, he climaxed immediately.
But coming too quickly worried him.
He had trained and taken care of his manhood so diligently that it wasn't supposed to climax so easily, with just a little stimulation.
Thus, his premature ejaculation left him devastated inside.
He tried to comfort himself, saying the first time is always like this, but deep down he felt a pang of frustration. If he couldn't last even with a simple touch, how could he ever last in bed?
Bam!
Gray slammed his fist onto the floor once more In frustration
Right then,
Knock kncok
The sound of knocking echoed in his ear.
Gray quickly stood up and wiped his tears.
"Come in."
Creak…
The door opened, and a young man with messy blonde hair and blue eyes entered. He was wearing luxurious noble attire.
It was Soren Valerian, the left Guardian's disciple.
"Young master, you're not ready yet?" Soren Valerian asked.
"Ready for what?"
"The entrance examination."
"Ah!" Gray's eyes widened.
He had been so lost in last night's events that he had totally forgotten about the entrance exam.
Moreover, Lina was in charge of his daily needs, so it was her responsibility to bring him clothes and tidy him up for the entrance exam. But since they had done something intense the night before, Lina was too embarrassed to face him.
Haaa....
Gray sighed, then quickly headed for the shower, while the left Guardian's disciple waited for him on the couch.
After some time, Lina entered the room with luxurious clothes for Gray and quickly rushed out, blushing.
Soren Valerian was confused by her behavior, but he didn't pay it much mind.
Then, Gray came out of the shower and dressed himself in the clothes Lina had brought.
It was a black-and-purple dress, adorned with the Ashborn family crest, exuding authority.
After he got ready, he came down to the mansion's courtyard. There, he saw every servant and butler lined up in two rows, waiting to bid him farewell.
"I'm getting better treatment than at the main branch." Gray chuckled inwardly.
In the main branch, he was constantly glared at and looked down upon. But here, everyone was showing proper respect.
Then, his eyes fell on a luxurious black carriage with the Ashborn household symbol that had been prepared for them to head to the academy.
"Hmm...."
Lina was standing beside the carriage, lowering her head while holding a sword to her chest.
Seeing her, Gray subconsciously turned his head away in embarrassment.
Step... step...
Before he knew it, he was standing in front of Lina while looking sideways.
Right then, Lina raised the sword she was holding and said,
"Master entrusted me with this sword, so I can give it to you when you go to the academy."
By Master she meant Gray's mother.
Gray nodded and took the sword. The sword was wrapped in black cloth, and mana was seeping out of it.
Gray felt intrigued but decided to inspect it later.
Then he took a deep breath and said with a soft smile,
"Thank you for always being with me, Lina. And my feelings are true, so I hope you don't misunderstand."
Upon hearing this, Lina's face turned even brighter. She was looking down, but she could feel Gray's sincere smile.
Then Gray turned to an old man wearing a butler uniform. He was the head butler, who managed the Ashborn capital mansion, and said in a humble tone, "Please take care of her."
"You should not worry, young lord," the old head butler said.
Gray nodded.
He then looked at the warriors who would be guarding Lina. They were knights under the left guardian.
Gray didn't know why, but he was getting way too much support. For the left guardian's subordinates to guard a maid—it was too much. And all of this was by the order of the patriarch.
'Patriarch…' Gray narrowed his eyes.
Something felt off. The patriarch was usually a lifeless, depressed man. But suddenly, he was being too active and supportive.
"Young master, we are running late." The left Guardian's disciple, Soren Valerian, urged Gray to come inside the carriage.
He would be attending the academy with Gray.
It seemed he was also excited for the academy.
'I will show you how good I am and become your right-hand man,' the left Guardian's disciple thought.
After witnessing the sword art Gray demonstrated while fighting the masked man, he had developed a desire to serve Gray. Moreover, he wanted to become his right-hand man.
Then Gray climbed into the carriage and looked at Lina.
Lina also looked at him with tear-filled eyes. They had shared an awkward, intense moment yesterday, and thus Lina wasn't able to talk freely like she used to or properly see him off.
'It's frustrating.' Lina thought.
Just then, Gray sent a voice transmission to Lina.
- Please don't send me off with a sad face.
Lina's eyes widened at his words. Tears were about to gush out, but she resisted and forced a smile.
- I apologise, young master.
Gray nodded, then threw something to Lina.
Grab!
Lina caught it. It was a pocket watch with magic imbued in it.
- I got it from the left guardian. It's a reverse summoning artifact. If your life is in danger, I'll be summoned through it. This is the best gift I can offer, my love."
Lina clutched the pocket watch to her chest and smiled with unbound happiness. She was happy to receive a gift from Gray, but what made her truly happy was Gray saying "my love", it meant a lot to her.
She then replied,
- Thank you, my love. I wish you unbound success.
Gray closed his eyes and gently smiled.
With that, the coachman flicked the reins, and the carriage rolled forward