Warm Feeling in My Heart

The training took my breath away. My body and mind were exhausted. Even though the steps can be fast and rhythmical, the magic doesn’t work so easily. Once you’re focused on magic, the steps are disrupted.

I never imagined it would be so difficult to do two things at the same time. 

Enuma challenging me says, "What happened? Seems you are out of breath with only this level. You have been raised pampered after all."

Trying not to appear weak and save face, I say, “Ugh! One more time!”

Enuma coaching says, "Fu, Wind Crossover Step!"

I do the movement while fighting exhaustion, “Nuah!”

Enuma continued coaching, "You are too stiff. reduce the strength in the shoulders."

But I have to get used to this. To find a style that will make me stronger and is unrelated with my father.

Enuma motivating me said, "If you don't get used to it. Then the bosoms will be out of reach."

Getting fired up, I think “Eh!? Oooh, not done yeeeettt!”

It’s best to use motivation when you are tired! I never knew. That’s enough to make me feel like I can still do it, and my heart won’t break!

Enuma pointing out, "Yes. It is good to be motivated, but your technique is getting messy. Even tired, make sure to do the right steps and cast the right magic."

I am pushing myself, thinking, "I can do it! No, I will do it! I’ll get to date Sadie! Guhehehehe!"

Suddenly a woman's voice rings out,” You’re playing a strange game with a lot of spirit. Little man”

Startled I blurt out my surprise. I was too focused and didn’t notice any sign Sadie was there.

Sadie looked at my ladder training and seemed a little amazed.

She was amazed and immediately seemed to be impressed.  She said, “Lil’ Terran. This game. No, did little man think up the training method?”

Exhausted, i stammer my response. “Eh? No… This is…”

As expected of Sadie. At first glance, it seems she understood that this training which looks silly is effective in various ways. So, I said, "I didn’t come up with it, but I can’t tell you the truth." 

Sadie doesn’t seem to understand my words, and she’s tilting her head, and Enuma was by my side looking rather smug.

Sadie replied, “Well, it’s good. Anyway, I have the menu schedule you had requested. For now, it’s only for this month.”

I affirm, “Oh, okay”

Sadiz gave me a piece of paper. It’s a menu schedule for my meals that I asked for. Sadie then said, “Then, if you have any requests, please let me know. I’ll ignore likes and dislikes.”

I reply, “Oh, thank you.”

Sadie shows me her pleased face and says, “Yes. Please keep doing your best.”

Saying that, Sadie returns to the mansion without asking too much about the ladder. When I opened the menu schedule for my meals from today that was handed to me by Sadie, Enuma looked at it as well. And he was impressed.

Enuma says, "It is excellent. A rich menu."

Saying that, he praised Sadie’s menu. I was a little proud of that.  “Ah. Sadie’s cooking has a lot of variety and is all delicious. Her housework is perfect, and she is beautiful. Hey, I really have to get married.”

Enuma snorts bringing me out of my dream, saying, "No, not that."

I asked, “What?”

Enuma says what he means while looking at the menu schedule., "I assumed you were eating only luxurious high-quality ingredients every day because you are a rich son who grew up spoiled, but it seems not. This is a well-thought-out balanced menu with proteins, vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates and lipids. What’s more, the variety of menu ensures that you do not get bored or the same item is not repeated."

I reply, “Oh, yes. Is that it?”

Enuma says, "Oh. This is especially suited to a body in development like yours. You are currently in a critical stage during your growth period. Very well, consideration for your body and your health has been put first."

I never really cared about any of that; I just ate my meal as usual while saying “So good”.

But now that Enuma told me so, continuing to say, "Just looking at the menu schedule. The person who thought of and made this, you can tell that they care deeply about you."

I got a warm feeling in my heart. That’s why all the years. I explain a little, “Before I was born. When Sadie was about three years old, in the war with the Demon King’s army, her parents died. My mother, who was at the scene, saved her when she was about to be killed.”

Enuma recalling his memories, "Seven Heroes... Mamu?"

Further explaining, I tell Enuma, “So, my mother had intended to leave Sadie in an orphanage, too. Somehow, she got adopted, my sister. She was like a daughter to my parents, and we were raised together.”

Enuma murmured, "Is that so."

I explain further, “And after the war, Sadiz graduated from the Academy with excellent grades and earned the qualification of a warrior. She felt indebted to my mother, so she stayed in this mansion and became my exclusive maid. So Sadiz is to me, like a real sibling.”

Thinking such great life it has been with Sadie, I explain further, “My father was so busy as the Chief Knight Captain. My mother often travels around many countries. Neither of them is at home often. So, it’s has been Sadie and me. She’s been with me since I was little.”

Surrogate mother, fill-in sister. There’s no blood connection, but I really felt that way. Yet, I want more. 

Enuma said in jeer, "Hmm. I do not understand human romance and love, but it is quite innocent. She is not merely an object of sexual desire; you have pure affections as well."

It makes me feel embarrassed. 

Enuma continues, "Then, not only the bosoms as a reward. In the competition ahead demonstrate how cool you are. This is about handling yourself and fighting with a feeling of gratitude for the woman that nurtured you."

Saying that, and he gave me even more motivation, and I got excited. I ask, “Hey, Enuma. Are you really the dreadful Demon King?”

Enuma sneered, "Wretched brat, do you truly intend to mock me?"

Somehow, I was starting to get a strange feeling.