CHAPTER 34: A GIFT

"Who is that, though?" Dapper asked, noticing Ruth’s surprised reaction.

"Don’t you know him? He came to our wedding and left just as quickly. He’s really a busy man. He said he’d visit us, but I didn’t expect him this early," Ruth replied, still stunned.

"I remember him now. But why didn’t you tell me he was coming?"

"I had no idea it would be today. I thought it would be like a month from now," Ruth explained.

Dapper tried getting up, but Ruth suddenly held him back and leaned in for a kiss.

"Are you getting out of bed without kissing your wife first?" she teased, locking lips with Dapper as they savored each other.

The kiss deepened, and Dapper began fondling Ruth’s tits, slightly pushing her onto the bed—but Ruth broke the kiss, her cheeks flushed.

"What the hell just happened, darling? I thought it was just a kiss? If I hadn’t stopped you, your dick would already be inside me," Ruth muttered with a flustered giggle, amazed by his energy.

"Haa~ my bad, I just can’t resist you. Anyway, let’s get dressed and go meet your uncle," Dapper said, climbing off the bed.

’He really loves sex. Goodness, can I even keep up with him?’ Ruth mused as she also got dressed.

Moments later, they left the room. On the way to the living room, they bumped into Belinda, who was heading out as well, dressed in her usual goth attire.

"Good morning," she mumbled in a groggy tone.

"Good morning, sister. Are you also going to meet Uncle Roy? Why didn’t he come inside?" Ruth asked.

"Yes, the cleaner knocked on my door. You know Uncle Roy—he’s always strange. I bet we’re already wasting his time. Let’s go," Belinda said, urging them to hurry.

The three of them went outside. As they exited the building, Dapper saw a fleet of vehicles about five in total—lined up, with one standing out due to its massive size. As they approached, the door of the large vehicle opened, and a man stepped out to meet them.

He was short, about five feet tall, with a round, chubby build. He wore a robe-like reflective outfit with a scarf wrapped around his head, a traditional fashion among humans in this world. He had a long goatee, which he stroked as he walked closer. Dapper instantly recognized him from his predecessor’s memory.

"Uncle Roy!!" Ruth and Belinda shouted as they ran forward and hugged him. He almost lost his balance but surprisingly held firm, even lifting both of them slightly off the ground.

"Oi, oi! Good morning, my beautiful nieces," Uncle Roy said, patting their heads. He turned to Dapper and gestured for him to come closer.

"Come here, my in-law. You’re all my children now," he said with a beaming smile. As he grinned, Dapper noticed—all his teeth were gold. If it had been his former self, he might’ve been tempted to knock them out and steal them.

Dapper approached and greeted him. Roy immediately pulled him in, slinging an arm across his shoulders while releasing Ruth and Belinda. Due to Roy’s short height, Dapper had to hunch down a bit. He could smell his cologne, and his thief instincts immediately sensed the value of the numerous rings Roy wore.

"Uncle, where are you taking my husband to?" Ruth asked, watching as Roy began dragging Dapper toward the large vehicle, his arm still draped across his shoulders.

"Hehe, just a bit of boys’ talk."

Ruth and Belinda followed behind them, curious about what the two were discussing.

Then Roy turned his attention back to Dapper.

"Well, I’m sorry I didn’t stay long on your wedding day. I must’ve left a bad impression, sigh. But trust me, I’ve just been swamped," Roy said, his tone sounding sincere.

"Haha, no need to apologize, Uncle. Ruth already explained everything to me," Dapper replied with a smile. His back ached from hunching, but Roy still wouldn’t let go of him.

"Hehe, you can call me Uncle, that’s fine. Anyway, to make it up to you, I brought gifts for everyone. But I want to show you yours first—you’re going to love it~" Roy added with a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

They soon arrived in front of the large vehicle at the head of the fleet, and Roy finally let go of Dapper, allowing him to straighten his back completely.

’This vehicle is massive.’

Ruth and Belinda also caught up, standing behind them with puffed cheeks. "Uncle Roy, are you trying to ignore us?" they asked in unison.

"Fufu, be patient. Your turn is coming," Roy chuckled, then waved his hand in front of the large vehicle. The door opened and a man in a suit and dark shades stepped out. Dapper instantly recognized him as a bodyguard.

Just as he was wondering what Roy planned to reveal, another figure stepped out of the vehicle. A girl about Ruth’s height, with short brown hair and a neat fringe that partly covered her forehead. She wore a white and black uniform, something Dapper immediately recognized, making his eyes widen.

’A maid?’

"What is this, Uncle?!" Ruth demanded harshly, stepping protectively in front of Dapper.

"Heheh, I brought your husband a gift. This is Lena, a contractual slave. Isn’t she beautiful, Dapper?" Roy beamed, grinning ear to ear as he glanced at him.

’A maid? For me? This...’ Dapper was stunned. He knew this world had strange customs, but owning a slave—especially not even just a maid, was something he hadn’t expected.

"Never! We don’t need a slave or a maid, Uncle! I’m enough for my husband!" Ruth snapped, the veins on her neck bulging as she raised her voice. Dapper had never seen her this riled up before.

"Heh, are you rejecting my gift, Ruth? Why the hostility toward a slave? She’s not a war slave or anything. It’s voluntary. Her system has something to do with it—I’m not sure of the details. Once I transfer her contract to your husband, he’ll have full control," Roy explained, now sounding slightly disappointed.

"I...I understand, Uncle, b-but we don’t need a slave. We already have enough staff here. I’m sorry," Ruth muttered.

"Really? You’re rejecting my gift? And you?" Roy asked, shifting his eyes from Ruth to Dapper, his tone turning cold.

’Shit. Why is the atmosphere suddenly so tense? This doesn’t feel right,’ Dapper thought, internally panicking.

"I... I’ll accept it. Thank you, Uncle," Dapper suddenly said, bowing his head.

"Husband?!"

"Sister, what are you doing?" Belinda cut in, tugging Ruth’s arm. "You know we can’t reject Uncle’s gifts," she said firmly, making Ruth grit her teeth in frustration.

"Hehehe, I knew you’d accept it, in-law. Now I’ll transfer ownership to you. She cost me quite a bit, so make good use of her," Roy said, grinning, before gesturing for Lena to step forward—and she did so immediately.