CHAPTER 216: A CONFESSION AND A RIVAL

[MISSION NOTIFICATION!!]

Cuddle Raid Mission!

1. Sneak into Serena’s room and sleep with her.

Reward: Goddess Point 10

Penalty: If you got caught, you will be executed by Sieg von Winterfell.

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"Hey Envi, you’ve got to be kidding me, right? How could you give me this kind of penalty?! I knew it—you’re not supposed to hand out unreasonable penalties..." I was frustrated looking at this absurd quest.

"If you’re that curious, then just go ahead and fail the quest, hahaha."

Hearing his smug response, I was certain he was bluffing. But I couldn’t refuse—because I wanted to do it! I wanted to sleep next to Serena!

"Ugh... Fine, I’ll do it," I answered, giving in.

"Haha, I knew you would. Now listen, you damn virgin. You have to find Serena’s room, sneak in using [Shadow Steps], and no one will catch you!" Envi said confidently.

"For things this perverted, your brain really works well, Envi. You really are the master of lewdness," Runa said in my mind, mocking him.

"Quiet, you little brat! Let the adults handle this."

"B-But you’re a system, not an adult."

"Forget it, Nao. Ignore this little cat. Let’s execute the plan!" Envi said, all fired up.

"F-Fine, but how am I supposed to find Serena’s room? I don’t know where it is... Wait, I can use [Eclipse Foresight]." A great idea hit me.

"That’s right! Use that to see through the mansion walls. Once you find her, head straight there!"

I agreed immediately and activated [Eclipse Foresight].

In an instant, I could see the maids standing guard outside my room. Sieg-sama really wasn’t taking any chances with me. That overprotective father put ten maids outside my door like I was some criminal.

I looked up to the upper floor, searching for Serena’s presence. But instead, I accidentally saw Sieg-sama and Sonia-sama getting intimate in their room.

Danger! I immediately averted my gaze from their room.

This skill was very useful—but it was a serious threat to people’s privacy.

I resumed my search for Serena’s aura, and finally—I found her!

She was walking through the third-floor corridor, just out of the bath. My excitement grew—I could practically imagine how amazing she must smell after a bath.

"Found her... She just entered one of the rooms," I told Envi.

"That must be her room! Wait a bit until she falls asleep. Be patient..." Envi said with a mischievous tone.

I obeyed and watched Serena lie down on her bed. I waited anxiously while Envi looked extremely excited—Runa too, eager to see how this played out.

After 20 minutes of waiting, Envi finally said it was go-time.

I immediately used my [Shadow Steps] skill and activated [Heir of the Darkness], blending with the shadows themselves. I knew it was kind of ridiculous to use these skills for something like this, but this was important to me!

I slipped out through the door and passed the guards silently. None of the maids noticed me.

It was a perfect infiltration. I headed straight for the third floor where Serena’s room was. I didn’t double-check—I had already memorized its location.

I entered the room quietly and deactivated all my skills. I was back in my normal form.

The room was pitch dark. I couldn’t see anything, but I knew Serena was lying there.

"Slowly lift the blanket and slip in, Nao," Envi whispered, like we were trying to steal something. Runa enthusiastically encouraged me.

I gathered my resolve. Now was the time to be bold!

I slowly lifted the blanket. I could sense Serena lying in the middle of the bed. I gently crawled under the blanket and lay down to her left.

I did it! She hadn’t woken up. I’d wake her gently...

"Hey, Nao, you idiot! Try hugging her slowly... give her a little sweet surprise, hehe," Envi suggested.

I followed his advice. I slowly raised my arm and hugged her.

I could feel Serena’s warmth. She smelled amazing.

She began to hug me back... Oh god, this is so comforting.

Serena was so adorable. So warm. And... so petite.

Petite?

Wait a minute...

I tried feeling her body to confirm something—and accidentally touched her chest.

Wait... this isn’t Serena’s size.

Who is this?!

"What’s wrong, Nao?!"

"Envi... I think we got the wrong room... This doesn’t feel like Serena..."

Then a voice spoke softly:

"Big sis Serena... why are you touching me?"

W-Wait... I recognize that voice.

I immediately activated [Eclipse Foresight] to see the aura of the person next to me. If it were Serena, I’d know.

When the skill activated, I was completely shocked—and so were Envi and Runa.

This isn’t Serena. In fact, Serena was on the right side of the bed.

The girl I was hugging was someone else.

It was Lyra.

"Lyra?!" I couldn’t hold in my surprise and shouted softly.

"Huh... hic... That voice... Naoki-sama?! Why are you here?!" Lyra woke up and panicked.

"W-Wait a minute... This is the Winterfell Mansion... Why are you here?! And why are you in Serena’s room?!" I asked frantically.

"This... is my room..." Lyra answered shyly.

Suddenly, the room light turned on.

It was Serena. She had woken up and turned the lights on.

"I can’t believe this... You snuck in here and groped Lyra? Right next to your girlfriend?!" She looked furious.

Ahh I’m dead... What a terrible fate.

"Good luck, Nao. I hope you’re still alive the next time I go online," Envi bailed out. This was all his idea and he refused to take responsibility.

"Good night, Master. I hope you’ll be okay." Runa also left, returning to sleep inside my grimoire.

Ahh, they all ran away. Leaving me alone in this mess.

"You’re dating? W-What does this mean, Naoki-sama?" Lyra looked heartbroken.

Ahh... I’m doomed...

I was punished by Serena—forced to kneel before both her and Lyra. She froze the floor and made me bow on it. I wasn’t allowed to melt the ice.

My forehead was freezing. I couldn’t even feel my head anymore. I explained everything that had happened to Serena and Lyra, and how I ended up here.

"So you’re saying... you snuck into my room because you wanted to cuddle with me? You’re such a naughty boy, Naoki~" Serena teased with a naughty smile.

"It’s true... I admit it. I’m sorry." I confessed with a trembling voice.

"I... I’m not angry, Naoki-sama. I was just confused... and I wanted to know about your relationship," Lyra said softly.

I looked up at Serena. She nodded, giving me permission to explain everything.

So I told Lyra everything. How Serena and I confessed to each other tonight, and how I ended up here after walking her home.

"I see... So Naoki-sama loves big sis Serena..." Lyra looked like she was about to cry.

I knew she liked me and had confessed to me before. But I told her I’d give her an answer after the war.

But now, I decided to give my answer.

"I do, Lyra. I love Serena. I’m sorry I can’t return your feelings." I looked at her with guilt.

She looked ready to cry, but Serena gently hugged her.

"I love Naoki too... I know you do as well, Lyra, but I can’t lie about my feelings. I’m sorry..." Serena tried to comfort her.

Lyra suddenly wiped her tears, her expression turning serious. She looked at Serena and said, "I want to apologize too, big sis Serena... Even though Naoki-sama is your boyfriend now, I still love him."

Serena and I were shocked. Lyra had become braver and more honest.

Serena gave her a gentle smile and said, "I know, Lyra... Your love for Naoki is truly sincere. And I’m okay with that."

"Lyra, I..." I wanted to say something, but Lyra interrupted me.

"Naoki-sama... I’ll keep loving you. I can’t throw away these feelings. I’m sorry."

"And big sis Serena... I ask your permission to keep loving Naoki-sama. I won’t give up. I’ll be your rival in love." Lyra’s gaze was full of determination.

I was stunned. The shy Lyra had transformed completely. She truly loved me.

"Alright then, Lyra. I don’t mind... So you’re my rival in love now, huh? Try stealing Naoki from me, haha~ You sweet little sister~" Serena said, patting Lyra’s head, making her smile and laugh softly.

"Thank you, big sis Serena."

Then she turned to me, blushing, and asked, "Is it okay if I keep loving you, Naoki-sama?"

Ahh... I couldn’t take that look. She was so cute and so brave.

"I’m... honored, Lyra. Thank you for loving me. But I still love Serena." I looked at her with a gentle smile.

"That’s fine... That’s more than enough for me. Thank you, Naoki-sama." She smiled sincerely.

I felt guilty for making Lyra go through this. She deserved someone who could return her love. But I had already given my heart to Serena.

If I hadn’t met Serena in this world, I probably would’ve fallen for Lyra long ago. She was sweet and genuine.

But I saw her as my little sister. She was important to me, and I wanted to protect her.

Finally, I said my goodbyes and turned to head back to my room. But Serena and Lyra looked at each other—and nodded.

They pulled me back, stopping me from leaving.

"What are you two planning?"

"If you leave now, you’ll definitely be caught, Naoki-sama. Sieg-sama will have you executed. He’s extremely overprotective of his daughters," Lyra said with certainty.

"That’s right... so we suggest you sleep here with us tonight, hehe," Serena added with a shy smile.

I was stunned. I couldn’t believe they were offering that.

My face turned red. I felt happy... I wanted to reject their offer, but my heart wanted to go through with it.

In the end, I accepted their offer.

The three of us laid down together on the big bed.

I lay in the middle. Serena was on my right side, and Lyra on my left.

They slowly moved closer and hugged me tightly. They even used both of my arms as their pillows.

Ahh, I could feel the warmth of their bodies and their sweet scent.

My heart was pounding hard. It felt like I was in heaven, holding two angels in my arms.

Serena and Lyra giggled softly, as if they were enjoying this too.

We chatted for a bit before falling asleep.

I asked why Lyra was calling Serena "big sister." She hadn’t done that before.

Serena explained that she had suggested to the Winterfell family to adopt Lyra. It was because Lyra was from a branch family—the Waterfall family—which had great talent and could learn a lot in the Winterfell household.

Lyra agreed. They had grown close after spending time together on the battlefield in the same division.

Serena’s father and mother also approved of this. After all, they only had one daughter—Serena—and they were very happy to welcome Lyra.

They accepted her warmly and loved her like their own child.

I finally understood Lyra’s situation. I congratulated her, and she seemed truly happy.

"I’m happy to be here... to have a kind sister like Serena, and also such good adoptive parents like Sieg-sama and Sonia-sama. I’m truly grateful," Lyra said sincerely.

"I’m also grateful to have an adopted sister like you, Lyra. I love you," Serena replied gently.

They hugged me even tighter, making my face turn redder.

This was truly a blessing.

I soon drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Eventually, we all fell asleep..

[CONGRATULATION!! MISSION COMPLETED!!]

Cuddle Raid Mission!

1. Sneak into Serena’s room and sleep with her (Completed!)

You got 10 Goddess Point!

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The Next Morning

We all had breakfast together.

Serena, Lyra, Sieg-sama, Sonia-sama, and I sat at the same dining table.

They introduced Lyra as their adopted daughter and said they already knew we were acquainted. Lyra reintroduced herself as their adopted daughter.

During breakfast, Sieg-sama kept staring at me coldly. He didn’t take his eyes off me, which made me extremely nervous.

Meanwhile, Sonia-sama looked at me with a cheerful smile, which made me feel more at ease.

After the meal, Sieg-sama suddenly said,"So, Naoki... you little bastard who claims to be my daughter Serena’s boyfriend. Let me confirm again—is that true?" He glared at me.

"That’s true, Sieg-sama... I love her," I replied with confidence.

"I see... but I heard you’re already engaged to the third princess of the Braveheart royal family, Amelia von Braveheart. How do you explain that, you little bastard?!"

Ahh... Once again, I’m trapped in a gloomy, dreadful situation.

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