Chapter 1 Purely Daily

ps. Writer's block is a real pain. Purely slice-of-life content, skip it if you don't like it.

The wedding banquet lasted all day.

Suren was dragged around by Ekaterina to meet almost all her relatives and friends.

This round of introductions familiarized him with almost all the top dignitaries in Ruen.

Those who were invited to the Lance family and Regardi family wedding were mostly people of the same level. Even the Lance family's political enemies would be invited to such a festive occasion.

Lance, Raphael, Roberts, Andre, Rodriguez, Ernest... important members of these six congressional families of Ruen were all present.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to meet guests, Suren also secretly observed the guests.

He also noticed that the people from several of the Lance family's political rivals all had an adverse reaction to the "perfume" on his body.

In other words, these people were all Outer God worshippers.

.......

The five families with seats in the Ruen Congress have not changed for hundreds of years.

They check and balance each other, and jointly exclude outsiders, not allowing anyone else to share the power of the council.

If it hadn't been for Grand Duke Raphael's powerful military strength making him the "Sixth Councilor," this situation might have continued.

In a sense, this is a very stable multilateral balance.

Even with competition and mortal enemies, they can't do anything to each other.

The power of the councilors is so great that even the Ruen royal family can't do anything about it.

But now, an uncertain weight has appeared on this political scale: the Giant Hermit Order.

This forces the six councilors to choose a side, either opposing the Outer Gods or joining them.

Councilors Lance, Raphael, and Roberts have chosen the "Anti-Villain Alliance."

Besides self-preservation,

This is also a rare opportunity.

It allows them to stand on the side of absolute justice and launch attacks on their political enemies, to the death.

Even the Bonaparte royal family is willing to see this balance broken and is secretly fueling the flames.

The two sides will see who has the stronger forces and more skillful means.

Ultimately, whoever wins takes all.

The future political situation in Ruen will inevitably be reshuffled, and power will be more concentrated.

Suren thought of the Lance family's series of arrangements and it wasn't hard to guess that they were preparing for this change.

This wasn't too surprising.

What surprised him was that the core figure in the Lance family's plan was not Bartolo Lance, the "Duke of Tulip," who often appeared in the newspapers as a tough and domineering figure?

But the fourth young lady of the family.

The gentle Miss Ekaterina Lance, who had never shown her face in the political arena!

At this wedding, Suren understood that in the eyes of all outsiders, Ekaterina was a "silly, sweet princess."

People only remembered her stunning beauty, but had no idea that she had a tiger in her heart.

Ekaterina's political strategies and methods were beyond anyone Suren had ever seen.

In addition to the tenderness and poetry she showed, she also had a domineering air that no other woman had ever possessed!

This marriage with the Regardi family showed that she had huge plans.

Perhaps because of Ekaterina's candor, never deliberately hiding anything from him, Suren didn't find this ambition inappropriate.

Besides his good first impression,

It was also because Mister Mirror had said that Master Pierre was a person with the same aspirations as her. To be taken as a disciple by that master before his death, her character was naturally not bad.

And during the previous exchanges, one sentence from Ekaterina left a very deep impression on Suren: "In this era, only the most concentrated power can create a greater civilization."

Although she didn't say it clearly, Suren understood.

Although Suren wasn't interested in political matters, he thought it sounded pretty good.

The current Ruen royal family and aristocratic class were truly rotten to the core.

It was like a dead tree, decaying, ancient, and lifeless.

......

Being inseparable all day, Suren felt like he had made a new friend.

He was already able to calmly deal with all kinds of relatives and friends with Ekaterina.

The two could also take the time to chat about many pleasant topics: poetry, ideals, alchemy, aristocratic anecdotes...

The time passed without being too boring.

In the evening, all kinds of receptions ended.

Night fell, and a bright white moon in the sky illuminated a stunning night view of the vast city of Lindon.

This was a rare night to see the moon.

Suren later learned that the sunny day in Lindon today was entirely because of the wedding.

The Lance family had spent a lot of money using alchemy to dispel the fog that shrouded Lindon all year round.

Such good weather would last for several days.

At nine o'clock in the evening, the motorcycle stopped in front of "Rose Manor."

This was their new home.

Although neither of them was the first in line to inherit, both families had purchased this small manor by the Roca Wallen River.

The driver opened the car door, and Suren took Ekaterina's hand and got out of the car.

At this time, Ekaterina turned around and asked, "Anna, won't you come in and sit for a while?"

The other bridesmaids had already left, only Anna was still with them.

Because her home was at the end of this street.

"I won't go in. I'll come to see you tomorrow."

Anna looked at the two of them, revealing an ambiguous smile, and said, "Wish you a wonderful wedding night~"

Hearing this, Ekaterina rolled her eyes at her and smiled lightly without saying a word.

The car door closed.

Anna still had the bouquet she had caught during the day, and suddenly, as if she remembered something, the smile on her face faded, and she murmured to herself, "Katyusha, I really envy you."

......

As the groom, he naturally couldn't leave on the first day. At least for appearances' sake, he had to come back together.

Moreover, there were some other things to do.

"The things sent by the Regardi family are on the way. You'll get that alchemy notebook in a while. However, tonight, Mr. Suren, you may have to stay at the manor."

"Mm."

"..."

Even without the guests, Ekaterina didn't let go of Suren's arm.

The two walked into the manor.

At this time, Suren thought of just now and said casually, "Miss Anna seems to be in a bad mood."

Ekaterina's eyes flashed with a sigh, and she felt a little unworthy for her friend, saying, "Yes. Because in a few months, she will marry a mine owner in the south."

Hearing this, Suren raised his eyebrows: "Oh."

He also guessed that there was no emotion to talk about in this kind of political marriage, and there was no choice. It was probably that Miss Anna was not very satisfied with the fiancé of the mine owner.

As expected, Ekaterina said, "Anna doesn't like that mine owner's fiancé. So after meeting him before, she has been unhappy."

Suren didn't know what to say, and others weren't qualified to intervene in this matter.

Marriage was a conventional rule in Ruen for thousands of years, especially in the upper class, where being well-matched was more important than emotional foundations.

Neither of them spoke and after walking a few steps, Ekaterina turned her head, a mischievous look flashing across her face, and said, "I can't help her with this matter. Perhaps Mr. Suren, you can?"

Suren hadn't reacted yet and asked, "Me?"

Ekaterina explained in a serious manner: "Yes. Which nobleman in Ruen doesn't have a few lovers? You danced with her at the Royal Academy ball before, and Anna was very satisfied with you."

"..."

Suren rolled his eyes.

The Ruen aristocratic circle was indeed quite chaotic. Many couples not only played their own games after marriage, but could even share some interesting things with each other.

He said lightly, "I'm not interested in that."

Ekaterina blinked and smiled, "I'm not interested either."

Suren didn't take it seriously. When they weren't talking about serious matters, the two could joke around.

The two walked through the not-too-spacious garden and came to a three-story building.

Next to it were the servants' quarters, as well as a wine cellar, stables, and gardens in front of and behind the house, and a swimming pool.

Although it wasn't too big, it could be considered a high-ranking aristocratic residence with complete specifications.

Suren sensed that there were many people in the manor all the way.

The servants Ekaterina brought were all acquaintances who had followed her since she was a child.

Butler, servants, cooks, drivers, guards, etc., dozens of people.

There were also some servants sent over from the Regardi family, and Suren didn't plan to pay attention to those people.

The two entered the building, which was luxuriously decorated.

The first floor was the reception room, dining room, etc., the second floor was the study, recreation room, and maid's room, and the third floor was the master bedroom, which only the owner and close servants could go up to.

Suren and Ekaterina went up to the third floor, where several maids were already waiting.

He had seen them before at the Matcherses Manor and knew that Ekaterina had six personal maids who had grown up with her. They were her most trusted servants.

The two were still wearing the dresses from the wedding during the day, and as soon as they went upstairs, the maids greeted them and helped them change out of the clothes they wore outside.

Ekaterina hadn't avoided Suren when she changed clothes during the day, and now she didn't avoid it even more.

Two maids untied the hidden clasps on the back of her long dress, and the dress fell off, revealing her exquisite figure in the air.

The other two maids also carefully helped Suren unbutton his military uniform, very carefully, with a respectful attitude, completely treating him as the male master.

After being busy with the wedding all day, his body was mixed with various smells of sweat and alcohol, and he was slightly tired.

Ekaterina didn't treat Suren as an outsider at all, and like a newlywed wife asking her husband, she generously said, "Want to take a bath together? The manor has access to underground hot springs, and the water quality is very good."

Hearing this, Suren was slightly stunned. He didn't know why Ekaterina didn't seem to care at all about being seen naked, but there was nothing unnatural in her expression.

The inviter was very frank, and Suren naturally wouldn't feel coy, and smiled, "Okay."

Ekaterina smiled back and entered the room first.

Although Suren wanted to take off his clothes himself, there was no room for him to intervene. The two maids very familiarly helped him take off all his clothes inside and out.

He then understood what Shabina had said before, that the lords in the upper class didn't have to lift a finger when they came home. Servants took care of everything about their food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. If you had to do everything yourself, people would think you were bankrupt.

Suren wasn't used to this kind of extremely extravagant enjoyment, but while his thoughts were still flowing, the two maids had already taken off all his clothes.

They were Ekaterina's personal maids, who had been in the Lance family since they were young, and had also learned professional servant training. But probably because it was the first time they had served a man, although they tried their best to appear calm and their techniques were very steady, the blush on their cheeks still made Suren see that they were a little shy in their hearts.

After serving the clothes, one maid tidied up the clothes, and the brown-haired girl led Suren towards the room, "Sir, this way."

Suren walked in.

The room was very large, the master bedroom was on the other side, and this side looked like a room specially for bathing, with the sound of rushing water coming from his ears.

He walked to the shower room, and the brown-haired maid took off her coat and apron, and began to adjust the hot water in only a thin white shirt. Because the clothes were very thin, and then moistened by the warm water vapor, the clothes stuck to her skin, presenting a semi-transparent state, looming.

Suren was so close that he could see clearly.

The Lance family's maids were all top-notch choices, tall and beautiful, one in a hundred outside, and they were pleasing to the eye.

Before long, the other maid from before also walked in in a thin shirt, and the two began to help Suren wash his body together.

This made Suren feel a bit like the service he used to get in the bathhouses in Old Lindon, which was indeed very considerate.

But the difference was that the two personal maids didn't have any dust on them, and their serious attitude made him feel a little guilty for taking advantage of the girls.

......

The hot water rushed down, and Suren didn't smell the rusty smell of the boiler, but instead a faint fragrance of ore.

Obviously, the water flowing from the faucet was natural spring water of excellent quality.

Suren didn't do anything himself, and the two maids had already helped him wash his body.

"Sir, this way."

Although he had already seen the large bathtub in the room, the brown-haired maid still led Suren over.

Turning the corner, when the large bathtub full of clear water came into view, Suren also saw Ekaterina, who had already gotten into the water first.

Seeing Suren, she smiled and asked, "How do you feel? Are you used to the service of Martina and Jessica? They are my personal maids and have never served anyone else. If there is anything they don't do well, don't take it too seriously."

Suren then knew the names of the two maids and shook his head with a smile, "They are very good."

As soon as these words came out, the two maids behind him lowered their heads with flattered expressions.

And at this moment, the moment their eyes met, Suren's eyes just happened to see the graceful figure in the pool.

Even when changing dresses before, there was still a wisp of sexy thin fabric to cover the secrets, but now the bath was really naked.

Whether it was the towering snow-capped peaks in front of her chest, or the well-proportioned small abdomen and slender legs...

From head to toe, it was all in full view.

Suren didn't know why Ekaterina was completely defenseless against him.

Was it because the Lindon noble ladies were open-minded in their own right?

Or did she feel that this was just a procedure for the marriage?

Or was it because of something else?

But the frankness that always hung on her pretty face made Suren feel that he was thinking too much and was a little insincere.

Hearing this, Ekaterina smiled generously: "They will be your servants in the future, just say what you need."

Suren smiled without saying a word.

According to the rules of the upper class, when Ekaterina married Fick, her personal maids were also part of the dowry, and naturally the male master could take them at will, as warm-bed maids.

When the female master was inconvenient or when she went out, they would relieve the male master's loneliness.

Or warm up the scene in advance and act as the atmosphere group...

This was too normal in the Ruen aristocratic class.

Suren had personally experienced the extravagant life of the upper aristocracy, and his mind also recalled those aristocratic customs that Shabina had popularized before.

Tsk tsk, when it comes to enjoying life, the Ruen aristocracy really knows how to play.

......

Six personal maids, two waiting outside.

There were also four serving the two masters to bathe.

The masters weren't wearing clothes, so naturally they couldn't wear them. At this moment, the four maids' clothes were completely wet. They had quietly taken off their wet clothes and were busy naked.

At this time, Suren was being dragged by a pair of soft hands on his head and gently placed on the towel on the edge of the bathtub.

He leaned back there, and slender fingers pressed on his temples, and the nerves that had been tense all day were suddenly relaxed.

Moreover, at this angle, his head leaned back just happened to be against a gentle touch.

Suren couldn't see the person behind him, but he could see Ekaterina and the two naked maids serving her clearly.

The plump and the thin were all good-looking little beauties.

But in front of Ekaterina, they were just green leaves to set off the red flowers.

Suren squinted his eyes and also felt very comfortable enjoying this rare relaxation process.

The two soaked in the water, and no one spoke.

There was only the sound of dripping water in the huge room, and the whole world seemed to be quiet.

Suren rarely enjoyed this novel experience and thought it was pretty good.

Time flew by.

The two didn't soak for long. After about ten minutes, Suren heard the sound of rushing water.

Opening his eyes, he happened to see the graceful body standing up from the water.

Crystalline water droplets slid down from her white porcelain-like delicate skin, and even if he didn't deliberately look at it, the enchanting scenery was all in his eyes.

This little princess of the Lance family was truly beautiful.

He had a feast for his eyes tonight.

Ekaterina had obviously captured the moment when his eyes fell on her figure, and didn't avoid it, but smiled slightly instead.

She asked again in an inquiring tone, "Sir, want to try a pre-sleep massage?"

Whether it was intentional or not, she omitted the name, and the word "Sir" was like the intimate address she would use when meeting guests during the day.

Suren didn't soak for too long, "Okay."

Since he had tried it, he might as well see what other enjoyments the nobles could have.

Moreover, from beginning to end, he had discovered that Ekaterina said she was asking, but in fact, he only had two choices.

A, Agree;

B, Think about it and then agree.

She simply didn't give him the option to refuse.

......

Suren stood up, and a maid behind him helped him step out of the bathtub, and another immediately wiped the water droplets off his body with a bath towel, wiping his chest and back, and then kneeling down to wipe it carefully.

This made Suren not know where to put his eyes for a while.

No matter where he looked, it was a white expanse of undulating peaks.

Ekaterina seemed to be used to it, and she looked at Suren and could still chat normally.

"Mr. Suren, do you think the water here is okay? Because I've been used to it since I was a child, I asked Father to draw a branch from Matcherses Manor as well. Because it has a good effect on nourishing the skin, but the taste of silver sodium is a little strong..."

"Are you satisfied with Jessica's technique? If you are satisfied, you can ask her to massage you more in the future..."

"..."

Suren didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

......

Not long after, the two walked to the next room.

Without the warm water vapor, he felt awake all of a sudden.

This was another very special experience.

The maid untied the bath towel on his body and pointed to one of the two massage beds that had been prepared long ago, saying, "Sir, you can lie down or lie on your stomach..."

Suren looked at Shabina, who was lying on the bed two meters away, and he also lay on his stomach.

Then there was a very special massage technique, the maids' fingertips had a cool spiritual power fluctuation, gently touching the meridians, feeling very wonderful.

From the neck, spine, lower back, to the heel...

That cool spiritual power gently cleared his meridians and muscle fibers, and his body gradually became more and more relaxed.

Although Suren hadn't seen through the details of this massage technique yet, he guessed that it must be some kind of "secret method."

This regular pressing seemed to subtly fit some of the qi circulation methods of body refining techniques.

Suren used to hang out with Chizuru in bathhouses when he was in the gang, and had experienced all kinds of massages.

The bathhouses outside always had photos hanging up saying it was some kind of "Palace Secret Massage Technique". Suren used to think that Palace massage might really be like that.

But now that he had experienced it, it was completely different compared to this authentic one!

Jessica's extremely detailed kneading behind him was really a high-end enjoyment that made his pores feel comfortable.

Wonderful, making him feel that time passed in a flash.

"Okay, sir, you can turn around now."

In a daze, Suren heard the maid call out, and he turned over.

Beside him, Ekaterina was also lying on her back.

Suren glanced at her.

At this time, Ekaterina, who hadn't spoken for a long time, suddenly opened her mouth, "Mr. Suren, if you're not in a hurry to do anything else, you can stay at the mansion for a few more days."

"..."

Suren didn't know how to respond.

There was nothing else to do, and even if he was cultivating, he could do it anywhere.

But, wasn't this marriage a transaction?

This...

Before he could think too much, Ekaterina said again, "But if you want to go out recently, you may have to be careful. The Regardi family's eldest son's side should be unfavorable to you. I just used astrology to divine it, and the result is probably the same."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Suren frowned slightly.

Not too surprised.

After all, after meeting the Regardi family during the day, he was even more certain that Madam Portia and Young Master William would definitely be detrimental to him.

Ekaterina said again, "William is my classmate at the Royal Academy after all. According to my understanding of him, he is the kind of person whose reason is easily dominated by pride. He will not allow any 'stains' in his life, and jealousy will make him do some extreme and paranoid behaviors."

After a pause, she said with a rather helpless tone, "Even, I think he should be thinking of killing me too at this moment."

Hearing this, Suren chuckled, "He wants to kill you too?"

He didn't doubt Ekaterina's judgment at all, nor did he doubt that her words had a motive for instigation.

"Yes."

Ekaterina said calmly again, "And I also think that in the next few days, once you expose your whereabouts, you will inevitably encounter assassination, and William is very likely to do it himself."

Hearing this, Suren's mind started to turn quickly.

It was not a good thing to be惦記by others all the time, and he should find a way to completely solve this hidden danger.