A few hours after that, I was in my mansion taking a bath.
I was in a very good mood, and everybody around me noticed it. Even Daisy looked surprised when she saw me and asked me if something good happened.
I just smiled mysteriously but did not explain anything. I only told her it was something very good.
Although Daisy was curious, she did not insist when she saw I did not want to talk about it.
Instead, she prepared a very delicious meal to celebrate whatever it was.
Perhaps it was due to my already good mood, but I found the food much more delicious than usual.
As expected of my favorite maid.
After the meal, I decided to take a bath.
I had to meet with Empress Lilia later today, so I decided to use the bath to rethink my plan again.
I removed some parts of the plan and added others according to the things I have learned recently. When I was sure everything was alright, I nodded to myself.
My goal tonight? To make the Empress fall deeper.
By the way, when I told Daisy and the others that I was not going to sleep in the mansion tonight either, they were slightly disappointed.
But despite their disappointment, they were very understanding. Plus, Headmistress Evelyn, Katherine, and Rose were still staying at my mansion, so they knew it was not a good idea to indulge ourselves in our nights of debauchery.
By the way, Headmistress Evelyn had been looking at me coldly for since I returned to the mansion. I was not completely sure of the reason, but I knew it had to do with the fact that so many women were living with me.
After all, although Evelyn knew I had a lot of women, she never expected the number to be this big.
What can I say? I'm a fortunate man.
Anyway, while I waited for the time of my meeting with Lilia, I relaxed in the bath. I closed my eyes and started to think about the contract with Raven.
I thought deeply about what I was still lacking and what I could do to get it. I also thought about how to expand the contract to include the others and how to make the contracts as stable as possible.
My mind was completely focused on that. In fact, I even considered canceling my meeting with Lilia tonight. But in the end, I decided not to.
I have already waited for so long to accomplish my dream. I don't need to hurry up at this point.
Plus, at my level, something I can't solve immediately is not something I will be able to solve simply by thinking about it. I will need a burst of inspiration or enlightenment to find the answer, or perhaps find something that can lead me to the solution.
In other words, haste makes waste.
With that mentality, I decided to leave my plans like they are.
While I was lost in my thoughts, I felt someone pushing the door of the bathroom open.
My lips curved up slightly.
So someone came to be spoiled with me, huh?
Well, it will be a good warm-up before my battle with the empress later.
But when I turned around to look at the person that entered the room, I was briefly surprised.
"… Brother-in-law? Can I come inside?"
… To think this little devil would be so bold.
I shook my head with a wry smile.
"Claire, what are you doing here?"
"… Well, I wanted to take a bath. But I did not know you were already here… Then, can I come in?" She asked timidly.
Girl, your lie is too obvious. Do you think I will believe it?"
Chuckling in amusement, I waved my hand.
"Come if you want. But I will not be responsible for your safety."
Claire blushed understanding the meaning behind my words.
But instead of cowering, she gritted her teeth and walked towards me.
I could not help but look at Claire as she entered. The little girl was completely naked save for a towel wrapped around her body.
Claire blushed feeling my gaze. She lowered her head and walked shyly towards me, not daring to meet my eyes.
I chuckled again and shook my head.
When Claire reached where I was, she hesitated about what to do next.
She wanted to sit beside me, but she was too shy to do it. Plus, thinking fo the fact both of us were almost naked made her ashamed.
In the end, she looked at me with teary eyes.
"... Brother-in-law..."
I curved my lips up and patted my lap. "Come here."
Claire opened her eyes wide. But after hesitating briefly, she gritted her teeth, entered the water, and sat down on my lap.
Just like that, half of our bodies were submerged in the warm water, and our naked skins were touching each other.
Letting out a sigh of satisfaction, I wrapped my hands around Claire's waist. I then brought my face to her beautiful silver hair and sniffed it softly.
"… You smell so nice."
Claire blushed and lowered her head completely embarrassed.
"… Brother-in-law, please don't tease me…"
"Oh? But I remember you were the one that took the initiative to enter the bath with me."
Claire's ears turned red and her body shrunk in my arms of the shame.
I laughed softly and kissed her hair. I then breathe on her ear and bit her earlobe.
Claire shivered and let out a soft gasp. At the same time, she felt something hard hitting her buttocks.
"… Brother-in-law…"
"I wonder what Louise would think if she knows her little sister is seducing her man."
"… I-I'm not…"
"Oh? Then what are you doing here?"
"That is… I-I just wanted to talk with you about something."
"Really? What is it then?" I asked while kissing Claire's neck softly.
Claire shivered and her body turned hot. She looked at me with teary eyes as though accusing me of bullying her.
But her gaze only made me more excited. I wanted nothing more than eat her here at this moment.
Claire bit her lips and opened her mouth.
"… Y-You see, brother-in-law... I saw what you did that day..."
"Oh? What did you see?" I asked with a playful smile.
"… W-With A-Andrea, D-Daisy, and R-Raven… I saw what you were doing to them…"
Hehe, little girl, I already knew about that.
Do you think I did not notice when Lena, Lina, and you peeked on our foursome?
Suppressing the urge to laugh, I moved my hands through her petite body and caressed her breast softly over the towel.
"What did you see?"
"T-That is… Y-You were h-having s-sex…"
"Oh?" I chuckled softly and looked straight to her beautiful blue eyes. "Are you interested in it as well?"
Claire bit her lips in embarrassment and avoided my gaze.
So cute!
At that moment, though, I felt someone else approaching the bathroom.
Closing my eyes, I spread my senses to find who she was. Then, my lips curved up in a mischievous smile.
What a beautiful coincidence.
A few seconds later, that person knocked on the door.
"… Claus, are you there? Can I come inside?"
When Claire heard that voice, she froze.
Yes, she was Louise Riea, Claire's big sister.