...... Although it was still a bit early for lunch, Leona and I went to the restaurant on the fifth floor first.
Anyway, it's my restaurant.
Even my special seats for me and the perverts are prepared, so it shouldn't be a problem to relax, right?
Leona is forced to work overtime like a penniless wretch on weekends because of that bastard husband.
I have to let her relax.
"…Um, Shimo. Here…"
"How is it? The atmosphere is nice, isn't it? If you come here at night, the scenery outside will blend in and make the atmosphere even better, you know?"
Looking out the window behind the throne-like chairman's seat, you can see quite a distance beyond the entertainment venue.
When the magical artifacts emitting a hazy glow blend with the night view outside the window… um. It's simply intoxicating.
…But is it because it's daytime? Leona's expression looked a little uneasy.
"Is it really okay? This place is so spacious, just the two of us... and it's decorated like a place only nobles would frequent..."
"Ah~ so that's why you're so uneasy? Don't worry. This is a special room only I can use."
"Oh my god... such a spacious place just for you, Shimo...?" Aha.
Is it because this special room is so luxurious and extravagant that you're feeling pressured?
Pfft.
Even though I said this restaurant is my property, it's still like this.
Yeah, that's true... if this weren't my place, even with money, it wouldn't be easy to book such a luxurious special room.
Even for someone as wealthy as Leona, this is probably her first time in a place like this, right?
"Hmm... should I say it's just that the scale has increased by chance? Anyway, don't feel burdened. I'll help you eliminate all your fatigue today, so just enjoy yourself."
"...Hehe. Okay. Thank you, Shimo."
Looks like I'm a little more relaxed now. Well then, I should prepare a nutritious and high-class meal for Leona to completely wash away her fatigue.
"Yes, Master. Did you call me?" After ringing the bell on the table, the beasts waiting outside bowed and entered, asking.
While not overly revealing, the beasts were dressed in tight skirts above the knee, revealing their cleavage.
It seemed this wasn't the lewd dress they wore only when the beasts and I were present, but rather their attire for receiving ordinary guests.
"Hmm. Prepare the meal slowly. Remember to include some light drinks."
"Understood, Master♡ Then..." The beast who entered gestured, and the beasts leading the cart outside came in and placed the glasses and cutlery on the table.
Then came a female in a formal dress who entered with the beasts, bowing between me and Leona.
The noble beast who dedicated this restaurant to me. Andalena greeted us, holding the menu.
"Thank you for coming, Master. And Lady Liana♡"
"Ah, ah...? Okay. Thank you?... Um, you look like a noble lady, so you don't need to use honorifics with me..."
"No. It's only natural to use honorifics with guests brought by the Master. Especially since you are such a distinguished guest, ♡"
"Is that so..."
"Hehe. Please don't be shy and relax. Now, let me introduce today's dishes." Faced with the sudden appearance of a nobleman, Liana appeared flustered.
Andalena continued explaining, while the beasts served her, as if to say, "Don't worry about the frightened Liana."
A nobleman of higher status personally deigning to greet her—such a grand and unsettling honor.
The bewildered Liana's expression finally relaxed as the appetizers were finished and the main course was about to be served.
Whether it was because she was gradually adapting to the environment or because of the unique cuisine of this special restaurant, she finally managed to begin to enjoy the meal.
The pleasant dinner with Liana lasted a long time.
...... After this satisfying dinner, in the final moments of leisurely conversation in the restaurant—when Andalena came to say goodbye and exchanged a smile with her—Liana had completely adapted to this privileged treatment.
Even so, she maintained the respect due to a noblewoman, constantly expressing her gratitude.
Since she's about to become my beast, her status should naturally be higher than that of the noblewoman Andalena… *chuckle*.
Oh well. It doesn't matter if she doesn't understand now. She'll understand eventually, Liana.
"Hmph… really, why would a noblewoman be so respectful as to call you 'master'?"
Although we enjoyed dessert and tea in the restaurant, to show her around the shops, Liana and I went to the tea room on the third floor.
This tea shop was more like a tea retail store, but it also had small tables and snacks for customers to enjoy tea.
As soon as I led Leona inside, the teahouse owner, beaming, prepared a 'strong' cup of tea for us.
Leona sipped the strong tea, asking in a surprised tone, a smile spreading across her face.
"Hmm... quite a few things have happened. Perhaps it was fulfilling Andalena's wish...?"
"You popular divine beast. Heh. Actually, it's quite surprising that a noblewoman runs a shop herself. Usually, they just own the shop and hire others to run it..."
"Ah. That! I heard Andalena is Lord Celeste's cooking friend. She met me while looking for a shop location after getting her husband's permission?"
"Heh. Lord, you can cook too? How amazing..."
As we continued our casual conversation, Leona's expression gradually relaxed.
Leona's gentle expression slowly transformed into that of a female enjoying a date with her lover.
The seemingly strong cup of Leona's tea was rapidly diminishing.
"…Every time I drink it, I can feel that the aroma of this tea is truly special. Is it the same tea that our staff brews?"
"Yes. That's right. It's the best-selling tea in the shop." My beasts and livestock gathered together to select the tea leaves most suitable for horse semen.
Pfft…
"Hmph…At first, the taste was a little strange…but the more I drank, the more I could feel the profound flavor. The aroma also inexplicably calmed my mind…"
"The owner of this teahouse has been working very hard lately. I guess we'll see similar establishments in other cafes soon, right?"
"Really? Hmm…then I should buy some to take home." After finishing her tea, Leona gazed at the teacup with a regretful smile.
She felt better and better. Her previously tired complexion had noticeably improved.
Now, it's time to completely eliminate her fatigue.
"So, sister. Where should we go next?"
"Oh dear, again? That shop…"
"Today is a day of complete rest. Don't worry, just follow me. I'll make sure all your fatigue is gone." Leona smiled and patted her chest as if to say she trusted me, then stood up with me.
When my hand rested on Leona's waist, she only blushed slightly, without resisting.
Instead, she subtly pressed her body against my side, a satisfied expression on her face.
I felt Leona's body temperature seemed a little elevated.
......
"…Really, to receive such meticulous treatment…"
With Leona, we arrived at the beauty salon on the fifth floor.
This women-only space not only offered hairstyling but also makeup, skin care, manicures, massages, and many other services.
Leona, wearing a bathrobe and reclining in a comfortable chair, was surrounded by several staff members tending to her hair and skin.
From her hair to her face, neck, nails, and even toenails.
With a gentle massage, a look of tranquility, one she couldn't experience when alone, appeared on Leanna's face.
That satisfied expression seemed to proclaim that fatigue was gradually dissipating from Leanna's body.
"Sister. Since we've already done this, why not try nail polish and a foot care too?"
"Hehe. Shall we? What color should I choose..."
Although initially a little reserved, no woman dislikes beauty treatments.
Perhaps it was precisely because of the excessive workload that the effects were so remarkable; without realizing it, Leanna was fully enjoying the service of her "animals."
Witnessing this scene, I only received the level of care that the "animals" received for their fur.
This beauty salon, however, felt more like a place prepared for my females than for me.
"Lady Leona, your skin is so beautiful~♡"
"Hehe, you're joking. Because of the shop, I always wear heavy makeup, so it probably doesn't count."
"No way~ Such smooth skin doesn't look like it at all♡ I think a tattoo would suit it too♡"
"...A tattoo...?"...Oh? So that's how you got referred to the tattoo shop?
Although I've only ever encountered my beasts and animals so far, if I keep recommending them like this, ordinary people will probably get tattoos too, right?
Females who unconsciously dress up according to my preferences...hehe.
Maybe tattoos will soon be all the rage in Radhidia.
"Speaking of which... our employees have tattoos too. Is it trendy lately?"
"That's right♡ It's getting more and more popular♡"
"Tattoos are one way to express yourself♡ Although some old-fashioned people can't understand it..." But now many women are willing to adorn themselves and please men's eyes♡
"...Eh..." Like seducing Leona, the animals kept spouting compliments about tattoos.
Is it because of today's food and tea...? Leona seems quite interested in this?
Should I chime in?
"A small design on the shoulder would look really nice, right? Sister, it can be removed anyway, want to try it?"
"Really?" "Hmm... well, let's try a small one..." The surrounding crowd whispered seductively. And then there was my persuasion beside her. Leanna, hesitantly enjoying the beauty service, arrived about two hours later... with a tattoo on her shoulder that wasn't too small, but just the right size.
Unless she wore a turtleneck sweater, the tattoo on her shoulder would be barely visible. Leanna examined the tattoo in the mirror with some concern.
"It's bigger than I imagined... is it okay..."
"Super beautiful older sister? So cool! So sexy! I'm falling for you!"
"S-Szemo, you're really... embarrassing..." Leanna blushed as I showered her with compliments to soothe her.
Judging from her expression, her fatigue seemed to have completely disappeared.
"Hmm. Okay... this should be fine."
"It's okay, it's okay. It's so beautiful it made my body tense. Your husband will definitely love it."
"...Hehe. I'm so glad you like it." A subtle emotion flickered across Leona's face for a fleeting moment before vanishing.
She didn't mention her husband, only smiling and saying that she was glad Shimo liked it.
Was it because of her experience mating with many females? I seemed to understand what that fleeting emotion was.
Perhaps… that momentary surge of emotion was… a reluctance to think of her husband, a rejection of inferior males.
"…Sister. So. Would you like to come to my house for a final visit?"
"Eh? Now?… Dino's coming soon…"
"Why not just take a short look around before you leave? There'll still be time for a cup of tea; let's have it together while we tour."
"…" A tense body. And an upturned corner of her mouth.
Leona, looking at me, must have instinctively sensed my current thoughts.
I was quite certain. Because Leona's expression, silently gazing at me and swallowing, clearly demonstrated this.
Leona stared at me silently, struggling with how to deal with the allure of my body.
Soon she nodded, giving me a bright smile.
"…Hehe. Is that so?" "So?" Leona's radiant smile seemed to indicate that she had made up her mind.