Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 349: Too Soon?
The day ended quickly. As I lay in bed, I could not help sighing.
I had not expected the estate to feel so lonely. Apparently, I had become more accustomed to Fabienne's presence than I realised.
We had never stayed in the same room overnight while she lived at House Heine. Even though we were engaged, she was a treasured guest entrusted to my care by Baron and Baroness Ambert. Proper boundaries mattered.
Still, perhaps it would have been nice to talk together until we fell asleep once.
My communication ring suddenly vibrated.
“Fabienne? Is something wrong?”
“Nothing is wrong. I was wondering what you were doing. I hope I am not disturbing you at this hour.”
“I was thinking about you.”
“What?”
“I was regretting that we never stayed up talking together until we fell asleep.”
“What?”
A muffled thump came through the ring, perhaps a pillow striking the bed. I hoped no one in House Ambert heard it and became suspicious.
“Calm down, Fabienne.”
“You are teasing me, are you not?”
“Only a little.”
Silence followed.
“Fabienne?”
After a moment, I heard a small, embarrassed cough.
“Lord Julius, did you eat a proper dinner?”
“Of course. We had grilled sea bream.”
She had changed the subject completely and was now fussing over me like an older relative. I had become too excited when she contacted me and needed to calm down.
“Has anything changed at home? We only parted this morning, so perhaps that is a foolish question.”
“Nothing has changed. But without you here, the house feels as though something important is missing.”
“Fabienne… I shall collect you immediately after breakfast tomorrow. Please be ready.”
“I will be waiting.”
We ended the communication. Knowing that she missed me too was strangely reassuring, although perhaps it should not have been.
“I need proper sleep. I cannot let Fabienne see me looking exhausted.”
I settled down in earnest. If sleep refused to come, I could always use a sleep spell on myself.
The next morning, Mira enlarged their body after breakfast.
“I am going to collect Fabienne.”
“Kyuu!”
“Be careful,” Mother said. “Go directly there and back. No detours.”
“A detour through the sky might be interesting.”
“Do not.”
It had been a joke, but Mother answered sternly.
I mounted Mira and rose to roughly the height of the estate wall. Mother, Rosalia, Nero, and Lelie waved as we set off towards House Ambert.
Mira flew much faster than during our garden practice—easily faster than a fine horse. Before long, House Ambert came into view, while people below stopped and pointed at us. Rumours would spread quickly.
We landed in the garden as arranged. The servants were understandably flustered by the sight of an arriving holy dragon. Had we come too early?
Fabienne soon emerged from the estate, fully prepared.
“I have been waiting.”
“Did I keep you waiting long?”
Baron and Baroness Ambert joined us, both properly dressed. Apparently, our timing had been acceptable.
“Good morning. I have come to collect Fabienne.”
“Good morning. Please take care of our daughter.”
“Fabienne, mind your manners and do not cause trouble.”
“Of course, Father.”
Fabienne had caused no trouble throughout the entire winter. If House Heine had a recognised troublemaker, it was probably me.
After exchanging farewells, Fabienne and I mounted Mira. We rose gently and waved to her parents, who stared with wide eyes at their first sight of us actually flying.
On the return journey, Mira travelled at less than half their earlier speed. We followed a quieter route above the rooftops, reducing the number of people who noticed us.
Fabienne held on securely but appeared relaxed rather than frightened. With practice, she might become comfortable travelling faster.
Mira snorted happily beneath us. They clearly enjoyed carrying people.
“We are back.”
“Welcome home.”
“Welcome back, Lady Fabienne.”
“That was quick!”
Mother and the others had returned to the garden after seeing me off. They welcomed Fabienne with warm smiles, allowing her to relax immediately.
The idea that she might cause trouble here was absurd.
Nice ride.