studiobondurri Chapter 35: Eating Dinner And Talking To His Mother
Chapter 35: Eating Dinner And Talking To His Mother
Chapter 35: Eating Dinner And Talking To His Mother
Alaric stepped out of the bath, feeling refreshed and invigorated. As he dried himself off, he noticed a strange sensation in his mind, like a gentle tingling.
Curious, he focused his attention inward, and to his surprise, he saw a series of notifications from the Harem God system.
[Congratulations! Intimate actions with Kara have awarded you 1200 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Extended duration of intimacy with Kara has awarded you 1500 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's moans of pleasure have awarded you 1800 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's orgasm has awarded you 2000 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's intimate touch has awarded you 1300 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's wetness has awarded you 1600 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's trembling body has awarded you 1400 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's body clenching around your finger has awarded you 1700 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's climax has awarded you 1900 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's satisfaction has awarded you 1500 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's post-orgasmic glow has awarded you 1600 Experience Points.]
[Congratulations! Kara's affectionate cuddling has awarded you 1400 Experience Points.]
Alaric's eyes widened as he read through the notifications. He had never received so many experience points from Kara in one session before.
The last time he was home, the points he received from her had been in the tens or twenties at most. But now, he was getting thousands of points from just one intimate encounter with her.
He couldn't help but wonder if there was a time limit to the reduction in experience points from repeated intimacy with the same person. Perhaps after a certain period of time, the system reset, and he would start receiving higher points again.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Alaric got dressed in elegant clothes befitting the young master of the Steele Family. He made his way to his mother's chamber, eager to share his experiences at the Academy with her.
Lyra was waiting for him, a warm smile on her face as he entered the room. "My little one," she greeted him, pulling him into a hug. "I'm so glad you're home. I've missed you terribly."
Alaric hugged her back, feeling a sense of warmth and comfort in her embrace. "I missed you too, Mother," he said, pulling back to look at her. "I have so much to tell you about the Academy."
Lyra's eyes sparkled with interest as she gestured for him to sit down. "I'm all ears, my dear. Tell me everything."
Alaric settled onto the plush couch, his mind racing with all the things he wanted to share. "Well, first of all, I'm the top student in all my classes except for one," he began, a note of pride in his voice. "It's a class about Enchanting and Artifact Creation and in that class, it's my good friend Natasha who's the top student, and I'm second."
Lyra's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "That's amazing, Alaric! I knew you were talented, but I didn't expect you to be doing so well so quickly."
Alaric grinned, pleased by her reaction. "That's not all, Mother. I've also made significant progress in my elemental magic. I'm pretty proficient in controlling the Wind and Flame Elemental Spells now, and I'm good enough in unleashing the Water and Ice Elemental Spells. It's quite challenging to control the Lightning Spells, but I'm getting there."
Lyra's eyes widened even further. "That's incredible, Alaric! I'm so proud of you. And what about combat magic? Have you been practicing that as well?"
Lyra watched her son with a soft smile, her heart swelling with affection as she saw him so content. "I'm glad you like it, Alaric," she said, sitting down across from him. "I wanted to make your first night home special."
Suddenly, she leaned forward, a teasing glint in her eyes. "So... when are you going to tell me about that girl, Rosalind, for whom you had me pay the entire eight years' fee for the Academy to the Bennett Family?"
Alaric nearly choked on his food, his cheeks flushing. "Uh, well, she's one of my seniors at the Academy," he managed to say, continuing to chew thoughtfully. "Rosalind is really amazing. She has been earnestly guiding me with magic spells, especially the elemental ones. She even taught me various styles of magic when the professors were reluctant to do so."
Lyra's interest peaked as she listened intently. "That's wonderful! It sounds like she's been a great help to you."
Alaric's expression darkened slightly as he continued, "But, as you must know, Rosalind's family isn't rich, and since she hadn't managed to acquire the scholarship, one of her childhood friends, Jasper Bennett—the heir of the Bennett Family—agreed to pay her Academy fees."
Lyra's brow furrowed as she absorbed his words. "That's quite generous of him. But I sense there's more to this story."
Alaric paused for a moment, placing his utensils down and looking directly into his mother's eyes. His voice turned serious as he explained, "Jasper Bennett is using that generosity as leverage. Since Rosalind and her family owe him a significant amount, he's been forcing her into being intimate with him to repay this debt. He even threatened to take Rosalind's family to court.
Lyra's expression shifted to one of concern and anger. "If the Bennett Family had taken that girl Rosalind and her family to court, it would have been a disaster for them. The courts would definitely judge Rosalind's family as being in the wrong, and they would be completely crushed before they would be forced to submit entirely to the Bennett Family. In fact, not just Rosalind, but the entire family would have been reduced to servitude to repay this debt."
Alaric's gaze was serious as he spoke. "That's why I couldn't just sit by. I had to do something."
Lyra regarded her son with pride, her heart swelling at his bravery and sense of justice. She leaned over and gently patted his head. "You did a good thing saving that girl, my dear child. I am proud of you."
With the topic shifted, Alaric resumed eating, the weight of the conversation lifting slightly as he filled his stomach with the delicious food laid out before him.
After a few minutes of silence filled with the sounds of clinking cutlery and muffled munching, Alaric looked up and asked, "Where is Father right now?"
Lyra's expression turned slightly gloomy, her mood shifting as she thought about her husband.
"Victor...?" she began, hesitating. "He's not here at the mansion. Actually, a week ago, someone ambushed three of our caravans and stole a lot of valuables. Victor went to chase down those thieves and apprehend them. He's currently with the local authorities and fulfilling all his formal duties as the Lord of the Steele Family."
Alaric nodded, not particularly surprised by his father's absence.
He felt little emotional connection to Victor Steele, despite being his son. "I see," he said, continuing to eat.
The truth was that Alaric had little regard for Victor.
The only reason he didn't want Victor to die was that his death would create chaos within the Steele Family.
Victor was the one managing their businesses and handling the family's assets. Although Lyra was trying to step into that role since her argument and fights with Victor, she lacked the business acumen needed to keep things running smoothly.
Thus, Victor remained necessary, if only for the time being.
The conversation drifted away from his father, and soon Lyra gently urged Alaric to go and get some rest. "You've had a long day, my little one. It's your first night back here at home from the Academy, and I want you to be well rested. You'll be able to enjoy sleeping on your comfortable bed in your room."
Alaric smiled at her, feeling a warm rush of affection for his mother. "Okay, Mother. Thank you for the wonderful dinner. I really enjoyed it," he replied, his heart full.
Lyra smiled back, the softness of her expression reminding Alaric just how much he missed these moments while away at the Academy. "Sleep well, Alaric. I love you."
"I love you too, Mother," he said, giving her a quick hug before heading toward his room, the familiar halls of Steele Mansion wrapping around him like a comforting embrace.
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