“You guys are over thinking it … Sheila might overdid it this time but you can't blame her. It wasn't her fault, it was mine so please forgive her” Bowing his head, Lyle said it with a gentle tone.

He was wearing a serious face that the three girls; Sasha, Sheila and Moori had not seen until now.

Lyle had, looking apologetic, looking unbelievably vexed, looking like he’d cry at any moment, like he was about to groan, came apologizing in front of them.

Because of this, Moori and Sasha's mind short circuit and the fear on their hearts instantly vanished without a trace. It was then replaced by an affectionate feeling ... ...

"Lyle ... !"

"Y-Young master, stop that. It's fine, Sheila is just a birdbra---I mean, just an idio---Ah no, what I want to say is ... "

"Hey, Sasha what art thou calling this one? Art thou mocking this one?"

"Ah no Sheila, It just a slipped of tongue."

"Slip of tongue?! So thou really think of this one as like that? This one ..."

"Enough ... " Seeing their banter, Moori hurriedly became the middleman and pulled on Sasha's shoulders, "Anyway, what's done is done. It's all in the past now."

Seeing that the strange mood finally was lifted, Lyle immediately introduced Sheila, “Darling, this is Sheila, and although she looked like a human she wasn't. She is a deity-rank gryphon and is really, really strong. She might tend to become lazy sometimes but she was really reliable when the time comes, so whenever you had some problems don't hesitate to call her, she will definitely help you.”

“A deity-rank?!" Moori's mouth turned into an O as her eyes almost flew out from her sockets. No one can blame her, this is after all the first time she met a deity-rank monster; and a gryphon at that.

Moori hurriedly bowed and greeted her to show her respect. "H-Hello, miss Sheila, please give advice to this junior.”

“Thou art called Moori, right? Thou need not so formal, as Lyle had said, th-thou had now one of this o-one's family. Later on, thee can just call me Sheila.” Sheila returned the courtesy. Though she seemed quite embarrassed.

“Enough, you two, stop with the bowing. Let’s enter the house.” Lyle looked at them warmly and said.

" Th-This one ... this one welcome thee to our home ..."

"Thank you Miss Sheila ..."

Seeing their light exchange, Lyle watched them with warm eyes. It seems like he really didn't see it wrongly. These girls are really kind and gentle for their own good.

----------------------------------

When they arrived at home, Sasha immediately started to prepare some food. Moori immediately insisted on helping her. Without any better option, she allowed her to help.

Perhaps because Moori was clever and straightforward, after a while of working together Sasha unexpectedly got along well with her, not like the usual cold treatment that she gave to a stranger. The two girls were laughing in the kitchen, busy and happy.

Sheila on the other hand, was still the usual. After entering the house, she immediately sat on the sofa lazily, while eating some fruits.

Contrary to the girls, Lyle head straight to the bathroom to take a bath. Although magic is convenient but as a former Japanese, a bath is really more preferable. After knowing that the mansion had no bathroom, he immediately instructed Sasha to look for some people to construct a bathroom with a bathtub.

--------------------

Sheila spat out the melon seeds from her mouth. She stretched her hand out onto the center table and she fumbled for another fruit but it was mostly a cold empty plate, there was only one apple left.

As she was about to get the last apple, she suddenly saw Lyle's body in front of her. He hunched over the center table and his target was also the last apple on the plate.

The sun's light that entered through the room reflected off Lyle's handsome face and the water drops on his hair looked like drops of crystals.

The droplets of water falling from his hair landed on her and the floor. A wet feeling, but not uncomfortable either. In fact, it gave a particular sense of intimacy.

“Do you want it?” Lyle smiled but it was a crooked smile. Sheila blushed and nodded her head immediately.

"Although this one want it .. .if thou art wanted to eat it, then it's fine ... this one shall give it to thee."

The scent of body wash, which had wafted out from the bathroom, could still be smelled in the room. Lyle's body wash scent was the same scent on her body and it really made her uncomfortable for some reason.

His body was emitting that light, milky scent, too.

Lyle wore a loose black-colored robe with a v-neck collar, his bare chest was visible under his robe collar and the way his chest moved in sync with his breathing was quite mesmerizing.

He suddenly gave a laugh.

"It's fine ... if you want then you can have it. It's not like I'm hungry anyway~"

This was …

Sheila couldn't help but exhaled very lightly. Stay calm.

Today, she really felt somewhat strange. She needed to have a calm state of mind. Absolutely calm. She absolutely could not let herself get starry-eyed …

However, hearing his doting voice that he always used whenever he dote on her really made her heart flutter.

The moment Sheila realized what she was thinking, she immediately retrieved her hand. After receiving the fruit, her fingers gripped protectively around it.

She suddenly scoffed, there was nothing about Lyle she hadn’t seen. If he wanted to distract her, there wasn’t even a gap through a door for her to be distracted by his half state of undress but as for why is she suddenly feeling funny today, she really didn't know.

Lyle didn’t say anything and smiled as he sat on the sofa besides her. He spoke in a soothing voice like gentle rainfall. "Are you hungry?"

Sheila stared a while at the empty plate as a result of her appetite. But she didn’t want to admit the truth in front of him. Thus, she spoke stiffly. "Nope, I'm just eating some ... snacks ... yeah"

Sheila rubbed the apple for a while and she was about to put it in her mouth when Lyle opened his mouth.

"Come here" Lyle said gently as he leaned his back against the sofa. He then patted his lap.

Sheila widened her eyes, and asked,“… Really?”

"You don't want it?"

“Okay.”

She quickly replied, and laid her head gently on his lap.

The soft, warm sensation ostensibly made her feel as if she was melting within, and she exhaled slightly, curled her body on the sofa, and somnolence set in.

She then let out a satisfied smile and happily bit the apple. Although she didn't know what put Lyle in a good mood, as long as she could do this then it's fine.

"Sheila..." Lyle called as he stroked her hair gently. "Did you gotten used to this place yet?"

Sheila seemed surprised from his question. The corner of her mouth then curled into a beautiful smile. "Yeah, though this one don't like going outside. This one really love living here with thee~"

Sheila answered sweetly. She then raised her hand which was holding the apple towards Lyle's mouth.

Lyle happily bit loudly into the part which Sheila bit before "Then that's good~" He said calmly.

A voice that hit the mark the instant it was heard. It was a male voice that was like an instant kill on all girls …

Sheila really need to admit it, Lyle's voice really made one fall for him. Soothing yet at the same time had a hint of naughtiness. There's not even a shadow of pretense but full of deep emotions.

“Well, as long as you're good then that would be great. However, If there's something you want then don't hesitate to tell me, okay? I will happily do so if its within my capabilities” He followed up in an unhurried voice.

As if soothing a little girl, his voice was gentle and soft.

“Okay~... Oh right, this one wanted thee to do something.” Sheila as if suddenly thought of something, exhaled a long breath.

"Oh, what is it?"

"Sing for this one ... "

"Sing ... ?" Lyle was momentarily surprised before letting out a chuckle.

Sheila suddenly could feel her heart give a thump. She was utterly intoxicated.

Just one laugh and she was already truly intoxicated.

She had listened to him for how many days. How come she wasn’t the least bit immune?

She really didn't know what's wrong today ... She seemed to be unable to resist Lyle's charm.

What's going on ... ?

"Y-Yes, this one suddenly remembered that you sing a good song when we left that forest."

Lyle remembered that particular time, he had sung because of the mood and the sudden memory that popped out on his mind.

“... Now?” Lyle's voice sounded a bit surprised and also contained a hint of a doting chuckle …

That absolutely natural, absolutely charming laughter — she really can't help but want to listen to it every time.

Lyle contemplated for a moment. “What sort of song should I sing?”

"Oh? Thee would sing for this one? Really ... ?"