Heroine Netori-Chapter 90

After being guided by the maid, I quickly washed up and changed into the casual clothes Louise had gifted me. I was secretly hoping she might wash my body, but that didn't happen. Too bad. My clothes were soaked with sweat, so Louise provided a new set. Nobles really are generous.

"Wow..."

Following the maid to the dining room, I found Louise waiting for me, now dressed in civilian clothes. It was my first time seeing her out of armor... Siu really missed out on a splendid sight.

Louise was wearing a sky-blue dress that matched her blue hair, but her overly large bust made the dress fit awkwardly. However, the subtle glimpse of her skin underneath made that no issue at all.

Indeed, a knight with a stunning figure.

"You are truly beautiful. Truly a goddess of Marta... I'm getting an eye feast today."

"Hmph! Stop with the smooth talk."

There she goes again.

When I sincerely complimented her, Louise frowned and glared at me, but the corners of her mouth were rising. She's quite easy to read.

"It's good that Siu left early. If he were here, he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight thinking of you, Lady Louise."

"Hmph! Enough of that! ...And that man doesn't care about me anyway."

She's upset. This woman is annoyed because Siu left early. Why is she so adorable?

Louise pouted, wearing a sullen expression while absentmindedly spinning her wine glass. Clearly a 'I'm upset' pose.

It's good I stayed. For both their sakes, I should try to cheer up Louise.

"It's the opposite, actually. He left because he's interested in you."

"Uh...? Isn't that contradictory?"

"Heh, Siu is shy around women, you see. He was probably too embarrassed to be around a beauty like you."

"Hmm... Really? I see."

Wow, can a person's expression change so drastically? Just a moment ago, Louise was quite downcast, but now she's smiling broadly and took a sip of her wine.

She seemed pleased with the thought that Siu was conscious of her. Indeed, fitting for one of the heroines, she seems attracted to Siu.

Alright, this is the moment to promote Siu to Louise, to solidify her feelings towards him.

"He's really pure, you know. He hasn't dated a woman at his age and always focused on training. That's why he's not resistant to beauties."

"But isn't Lady Sophia also a beautiful woman? She fits the term 'beauty' perfectly."

Ah, that struck a nerve? The presence of another attractive person made her conscious?

But don't worry. Sophia has no interest in Siu. Siu's goal is wide open. It's a sure shot.

"Hahaha. We are like family. Who would be romantically interested in their family?"

"Hmm, that's true."

As I confidently assured her, Louise nodded and smiled broadly. I'm sure Siu's attractiveness has just increased a few levels.

Siu, you owe me big time.

"But Lady Louise, what do you think of Siu?"

"Uh?! I, I don't think anything particular! I didn't mean anything by it!"

"Uh... haha. I meant Siu as a knight. Didn't you spar with him today?"

"Ah, ah...! Uh, cough cough..."

Love makes a fool of anyone, and Louise was no exception. Caught in her misunderstanding, she blushed with embarrassment.

And to add insult to injury, she accidentally spilled wine on her dress in her hurry to drink. Oh, service time? Her wet dress clung to her chest, accentuating her form. To see such a dignified knight in this state, it's quite a sight.

"Hmm... an exceptional talent. It's hard to believe he grew up without a teacher."

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"Haha. Is that so? But there's still much I lack. I hope you'll continue to guide me."

"Leave it to me... no, I mean, isn't Siu the only one who needs guidance?"

"Hahaha..."

Ah, well, that didn't work. But I'm satisfied with the results.

I've managed to soothe an upset Louise and acted as a stand-in for Siu's charm. Now, if I can just get them together more often, things should naturally progress.

The time to openly flirt with Sophia really isn't far off.

*

The next day, Sophia went to meet those women again. She said they were still struggling a lot and decided to help them adjust back to reality from today. She truly is a saint.

Siu and I headed to Louise's mansion again today. For the time being, we decided to train with Louise instead of taking on quests.

While it's not the same as hunting monsters, at least we can gain experience and improve our skills. It's beneficial in many ways since we need to get stronger.

But Siu, that guy, Immediately after training ended today, he dashed off to the brothel.

"Haha. He's so shy."

And the next day too.

"Haha. That guy."

And the day after that too.

"Haha. That guy."

And even the next day,

"Haha."

Siu went to the brothel.

"..."

Is this crazy guy really unable to get himself together? I sent him to get used to sex, but at this rate, he's going to spend all his money there. No matter how terrifying late bloomers can be, this is just too much.

Is he planning to just settle in Marta and give up on catching the Demon King?

Given that he's been checking into the brothel for over a week, it's scary to think there might be an attendance bonus there.

And every day he rejects Louise's dinner invitations, isn't that what a man should do? Saying that whores are better than Louise. It seems necessary to have a deep conversation with Siu.

"He left again today..."

Look at that. Such blatant disappointment. A protagonist making a sub-heroine feel like this! That's so typical of Siu.

"I'm still here. Haha..."

Ah, I have to take care of this again. At this rate, her self-esteem will drop.

*

"Even at the lodge, he always talks about Lady Louise. He can't even look her in the face because he's too shy, or he learned a lot today... He was so excited this morning, waiting for this time, it was embarrassing to watch."

"Is that so..."

Ah, I got it wrong. This kind of praise isn't working anymore. And now there really isn't anything left to compliment. If it continues like this, the plan will fail.

"But... even so, he keeps... rejecting [her]. It's like he doesn't want to be ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) with me..."

"Do you want to be close to Siu, Lady Louise?"

"Uh... I just want to be friends with him..."

But you know what? I don't think it's just Siu's problem.

Louise, this woman, is as shy as Siu. If she had shown a more feminine side in front of Siu, he would have fallen for her long ago. But she's always so serious and tense, that's why Siu puts up walls.

No, who would feel affection towards someone who behaves like a drill sergeant with a red hat? Any existing affection would disappear!

"...Is that so?"

And it's funny to call that shy. Wearing armor that blatantly shows her cleavage and a dress that reveals her skin, yet she's shy in front of a man she likes?

Truly a sub-heroine's character.

Well, I have no choice.

For a happy adventure with Sophia, I need to somehow get them together. That means I have to solve this shyness issue myself. I have to change her.

"If you want to get close to Siu, I can help you."

If Louise becomes more proactive and seduces Siu, then he'll wake up and pay more attention to her instead of going to the brothel.

Then, somehow inciting the sex-crazed Siu to cross the line with Louise, everything will proceed smoothly afterward. Siu isn't the type to leave things hanging; they'd become lovers, wouldn't they? Happy ending.

"Hmm... Do you have a method?"

"Of course. I'll provide private lessons for you, Lady Louise."

"Um! I'll count on you then."