Chapter 228: The Unconscious Leonhardt
Leonhardt gazed down at the people enjoying their food—his chest became light when he saw people so happy in his domain.
The efforts he made to keep each race happy, by reading and learning about their habits and diets, enabled him to create a guide for all dungeon monsters who owned stores, helping to boost their popularity.
"My dear, can't you focus on me tonight?" Zafira leaned on the table, using her elbows to squish her breasts together, creating a deeper cleavage.
"Hm?"
The moment Leonhardt noticed his mouth trembled, both edges curling. "You look amazing tonight. Of course, I will focus on you." He whispered and grabbed the menu.
"Oh? These wines seem quite interesting."
There was a vast selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from various races, some human beer, elven wine, goblin and orc beer and ale. Even a few DPAs. (Dwarven Pale Ale)
"Which ones?"
"The Arum Wine from the dark elves, and Gulan Ale made by orcs?"
Zafira's eyes shone for a moment at Leonhardt's words.
He watched her smile and couldn't help but tap the order on the menu.
"It's amazing... they managed to create a System like this thanks to Hanz and Sylvie."
The menu would light up when he pressed a dish, then a small pop-up would appear.
[Are you sure you want this dish?]
[Cost: 2 silver]
When it came to ale or drinks, you could also specify the amount, which course and even ask Veronica to choose the best time to serve them.
"I want to try this wine, darling." Zafira chose the familiar Papilion and another light ale said to taste like honey, made by the goblins in the north as a joint project with the humans of Arlet village.
Veronica chose to split all profits from this beer with the village.
"I'm glad I chose to bring you here, Zafira." Leon chose the dishes while setting up a gradual increase in alcohol strength.
***
First were sweet fruits dipped in a salted cream. A mix of sweetness and saltiness that made Leon's mouth tingle.
Cream should be sweet...
Leon watched Zafira dipping the red fruit twice before looking up at him.
He couldn't help but smile as she held the fruit against his lips, smiling back at him when he leaned to take it. The juice dripped down her fingers, but his tongue slipped along and cleaned them, which caused a blush to spread across Zafira's beautiful face.
"Do you love me?"
"Hm?" Leonhardt's lips smacked together as he cleaned the last of the cream off her fingertips.
"I said... do you love me?" She repeated the question while staring at his mouth.
I could answer this honestly... or give a smart answer!
[Just tell her you love her!]
Ifrit's voice echoed in his mind.
Leonhardt watched Zafira and knew it was something that she didn't want to hear. The truth might be best for most situations, but when dating multiple women, sometimes they just want to listen to a sweet white lie.
He loved all his women, at least the monster's version of love—something a little more physical and violent than human, but he couldn't deny that he felt a spiritual connection to them as well.
"I love you."
Leon's eyes widened, shocked at the sight.
Zafira's body oozed with a thick pink mist as her eyes widened at his words, the spoon in her hand dropped with a clatter. Leonhardt watched the succubus before him tremble slightly from his words.
'I've never seen her like this...' His heart skipped a beat. 'Did she actually feel something deep?'
Just then, a waitress arrived, placing two glasses and trays on their table.
"Here is your order." She smiled at the couple before leaving the wine for Leon first, followed by the ale.
Humans cannot mix the two types of alcohol, something about their stomach and it being poison, but monsters could eat, drink and enjoy everything without issues.
Though it can lead to intoxication...
"Hehe.....ehehe~ he loves me." Zafira's atmosphere crumbled, the sharp and fierce succubus nowhere to be seen.
Her hand grasped the cool ale, and before sipping from her straw, the ice made with sweet honey and water clanked as it swam through the beer.
Leonhardt watched her lips pucker around the straw, then pulled himself back together.
He closed his eyes and placed a hand on his chest—the thumping beats caused by her natural actions and cute gestures drove him crazy. Leon understood the charm of a succubus princess in this moment... Meanwhile, Zafira slurped on her drink while watching him with a wide smile.
"Aah... this is really sweet and fizzy, I like it... do you want to taste?" Zafira flicked her straw towards Leon, who chuckled at the white foam across her lips.
'Just how can you be so seductive yet so... adorable?'
The thought startled him.
Leonhardt raised his wine glass and gave the red liquid a good swirl before sniffing the scent of the grapes and cinnamon, a sweet aroma that made his mouth water. "Sure, let me taste." He placed the wine down, instead leaning forward to suck on the half-chewed straw, the edge of his lips curling upward.
Zafira leaned forward, eyes shining with excitement as she pushed her drink toward his face. The ale was quite strong for a first drink, but Leonhardt took it like a champ. Thick and creamy, hints of nutmeg and honey, but the bite came from a sharp alcohol content.
"Oh? It's really tasty."
The cool beer slid down his throat with ease, but the lingering taste of Zafira's lips lingered... "Did you spit your drink back into the cup?" He asked, able to taste her saliva mixed with the beer, making it far sweeter.
"Uwah..." She made a cute sound, "Leon... don't say stuff like that so easily!" Zafira's face burned as she turned away, but her tail formed heart shapes behind her, giving away everything.
'Why did this succubus keep doing these cute gestures?'
It made him want to push her against a wall and...
A waitress brought them their opening dish.
"Please enjoy," said the young woman as she set down another round of drinks.
These drinks were lighter, something Zafira chose, a little bitter but with a more citrus aftertaste.
***
"L-Leon~~~ are you listening?"
Leonhardt was enjoying another dish when Zafira tapped his nose. "Oh, I wasn't." He picked up his wine and smiled at her.
"Humph~!"
Zafira took a large sip of ale and turned away, her eyes glancing at him before looking forward again. "You're no fun..." She pouted and leaned her head back, downing half the drink in one gulp.
"Don't drink so heavily..." He could feel the tingle of mixing all the different beers and wines, but the food was delicious; even creatures like them, who didn't need to eat, could gain some benefits from food cooked in a specific style. "Veronica has worked hard to learn this..."
He chewed on a mouthful of tender goat meat, taking care not to make it too soft for the monsters to enjoy.
"She's an old woman." Zafira waved away his concerns and gulped another mouthful.
The thick pink mist oozing from her skin made him nervous.
She leaned her head forward, licking her lips as a strand of saliva dripped from the corner of her mouth. He shrugged and found that the more drunk, happy, or elated a succubus became, the more mist came from their body.
I think that sexual excitement makes it thicker...
"Do you want to leave soon?" Leonhardt asked, his chair slipping closer after paying the bill, and he requested some time alone before returning to the special room he had booked.
"Eh??? Are we going home already?" The succubus looked disappointed. "We can't go home yet; I want to enjoy my time with you."
Leonhardt nodded slowly and took a sip from his drink. "I meant our room..." He pulled her closer and closed his eyes.
"L-L-Leon!"
Her tail swished back and forth like a cat in heat.
"I-Is that okay?" He asked while stroking her cheek.
"Ehehe~ do you remember the first time we went out together?"
Leonhardt's sleepy expression turned nostalgic at Zafira's words.
"It was in the city of Astrea, in that filthy inn."
"Mhm," she agreed. "I never knew I'd fall for you, Leon... it just sort of happened. At first, I hated you so much, just because you were a male, no... because you were born a certain wa,y you could become a dungeon master."
Zafira reached out with trembling fingers, but when she touched him, her body shook violently before collapsing over his lap, her lips pressing against his earlobe as she took a deep breath of his scent.
"I tried so hard before leaving... but my dad just wanted me to marry for the family."Her eyes narrowed like a cat before she pressed both lips against Leonhardt's ear.
"So I killed all the men my father tried to match me with," Zafira added with a chuckle, her hands stroking Leonhardt's face as she kissed and nibbled on his ear. "But you became something else..."
The succubus princess' tongue slipped over Leon's ear and licked inside, her warm breath tickling his skin and causing him to shudder.
"I want to be your wife."
"Z...Zafira?"
Leonhardt's eyes grew heavier with each word, and his eyelids drooped before closing.
"That's why I made them give you the special wine, hehe~"