Chapter: 100
For those standing at the boundary between fantasy and reality, dreams were no longer a form of rest. The uncontrollable roiling of magical power brought dreams to life, infusing them with life that couldn’t be distinguished from reality.
A cold prison, and friends dying in agony. Is this a dream?
Indistinguishable.
Blood flowing and corpses twisted beyond recognition. Is this a dream?
Indistinguishable.
The sun and moon flipped upside down, time itself twisted in knots. Is this a dream?
Indistinguishable.
Yuna Yurensto Violet Iris had not enjoyed a proper sleep since the moment she ascended to the position of Tower Master. She had been plagued by insomnia for over a decade.
Fortunately, her body was unharmed.
Fatigue accumulated in her brain was alleviated by magic. Thus, the side effects of prolonged sleeplessness— delirium, impaired judgment—had not occurred.
But the mind was another matter.
Imagine a small island in the midst of undulating waves. When the towering waves crash against the solid island, it may appear intact at first glance, but it was clearly being worn away. Bits of stone are carried off. Hidden in the depths of the sea.
We know that the island will eventually be eroded away and vanish. The Purple Tower Master could envision the end of her mind.
And so…
“I can’t sleep well… How can I get a good night’s rest?”
She had casually asked this while at the Purple Tower.
However, the mage did not respond with words; instead, he took action.
The Nameless Mage immediately scooped Yuna up and laid her down on the bed, brought her warm milk with a spoonful of honey mixed in, brushed her teeth after she finished, gave her a full-body massage, cleaned her ears, covered her with blankets, and stroked her hair by her side.
That night, Yuna dreamed of the Nameless Mage. It was exhausting for her mind in a different sense.
Though it felt nice, it didn’t solve the fundamental issue, so she had asked Pink-Balrez… no, Yuri Lanster the same question near the end of their first day in Crownhall.
The pink-haired succubus had replied confidently.
“Just sleep naked.”
“… … …?”
“There are various theories about the origins of humanity, but they commonly testify that ‘ancient humans did not wear clothes.’ Thus, it follows that those humans lived and slept in the nude, meaning—”
The theories of Yuri Lanster regarding sleeping naked, which pulled in creation and origins, left a vivid impression in Yuna’s mind. So, she decided to give it a try.
The night before, she warned the Nameless Mage by saying, “Please, absolutely do not come in!” She even gave a low kick to the mage, who had a look that suggested, “It’s about time the Tower Master was doing this…”.
And after 30 minutes of contemplating whether to undress or not, she snuggled into the blankets, finally taking off all her clothes and falling asleep.
That night, Yuna had a dream where she was running naked across a verdant meadow alongside Yuri Lanster and the mage.
And currently, before Lorei rushed in for explanations, on the morning of Day 2 in Crownhall…
“Tower Master, may I come in?”
“… … …!!!!!!”
Yuna Yurensto Violet Iris, wriggling under the blankets while still nude, faced a trial.
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Though the phrase “I’m coming in,” was used, it was practically the same as saying “I’m coming in!” With how informal they all were, barging into each other’s rooms had become a habit.
What to put on first?
Yuna usually would just grab her panties first without much thought. Then, she’d put on her top, don her skirt, and finish off with her coat, completing her usual Tower Master fashion.
But right now… time was of the essence. The Nameless Mage was about to burst in any moment.
In the worst-case scenario, she had to prepare for the situation where ‘the mage comes in before she has fully dressed.’ Reality was… such cruel laws!!
Therefore, she had to act quickly and efficiently. The Tower Master’s mind was racing. First and foremost, she pushed her panties to the very end of her priority list.
Showing up in just her panties felt embarrassing. But if she put on her skirt, it would cover her lower half anyway, so it was relatively superior to being in just her panties.
Inside the room, there was no wind to worry about, making the situation even more advantageous.
In a flash, she slipped into her skirt. Then she heard the door rattling. Timing the minute, she had just enough time to put on one more piece of clothing…!
Next was the top. A tight black one that clung to her body with a slightly net-like material. But putting on such a tight outfit… took quite a while!
If she struggled to put her head through and the time ran out, she would reveal her face and arms while still having her upper body bare. So…
“… … In that case!”
It was her outer coat. With just a flick of her arms, she could get into it!
Rustle rustle.
She wore it. Now she just had to zip it up, and while it looked a bit sparse, Yuna’s outfit would be complete from the outside. She smoothed the edges of her coat.
“… … Ahhh!!”
The zipper is… not there…!!
Because she had been wearing it so negligently without zipping it up, she had neglected to fix the broken zipper until now! That was a severe blunder. Yuna looked down at herself.
Along the centerline of her body, her skin tone was fully exposed. Should she cover her belly button? Or her bust? No, there should still be time. If she rolled up the blanket as a guard…!!
“Oh.”
“Oh, you dressed pretty wildly today.”
“Uh, uh? Ah, yeah! I-I kind of feel… like that…!!”
Time was up.
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I grabbed Pink-Balrez by her hair as she tried to dash out.
“Pink-Balrez, don’t do that.”
“Isn’t it the Tower Master who’s seducing us right now?”
Drag drag.
Even though I was pulling with all my might, I was the one getting dragged. Good gracious, was she that strong with only her roots, Yuri Lanster!
This girl’s eyes were glazed over. Yuna’s wild outfit awakened her inner beast. I could understand since I had barely restrained my own urges the moment I walked in.
“So, uh… what brings you here?”
Yuna, blushing furiously, twisted her body and pulled her arms around herself. If she was so embarrassed, why had she gone for such a wild outfit in the first place?
I wasn’t blaming her. I felt infinitely grateful. But… but Pink-Balrez was the problem. I shouldn’t have brought her along.
“Tower Master, may I assist you with a bath?”
“Geez, why we came here is to take a photo.”
“… A photo?”
Yes, a photo.
I wanted to commemorate this moment. When deep in studies, that kind of thought had slipped my mind, but lately, I had been wanting to preserve some memories.
How enjoyable would it be to look back at a photo album when older? The more photos one takes, the better it is. Moreover…
It could—possibly—become a family photo.
I waved my camera—a disposable one bought at the magic shop for a hefty price, festooned with a bunch of crystalline orbs.
“I also brought a camera. It’d be nice to leave a record.”
“Okay, then, please look this way and state your name and age…”
“You better write ‘self-restrain’ quickly. Do it fast.”
“Ah, so it’s a photo… Hehe.”
The reaction wasn’t bad. I had worried that they might dislike it.
First, I set up the tripod. While threatening a now-distracted Pink-Balrez who was loosening her tie, I placed the crystal orb-camera carefully.
Setting the timer, I urged the Tower Master to come into position. I reckoned it would be perfect if she stood at the center.
“Okay, everyone. We’re taking this with the crystal orb. Pose!”
“P-pose? Like, what kind of…?”
“Just be natural. It would be nice to have a photograph displaying a desired expression, I think.”
Photos were like slicing time and decorating it, right? The more emotions captured, the better they became. If I could express how I felt and how happy I was at this moment, that would be splendid.
“… Eep, eep!”
The Tower Master, Yuna, gave a super awkward smile.
“… … …”
“… … …”
I met eyes with Pink-Balrez. We shared the same thought.
“… Should we handle it?”
“Pass.”
“You both, what did you just say…!!!”
Both Pink-Balrez and I instantly clung to Yuna. Isn’t natural expression the most important aspect? Awkward smiles just won’t do.
Pink-Balrez clung closely to the Tower Master, displaying her desires openly, while the Tower Master pressed her hand against Pink-Balrez’s face, pushing her away。
As for me, I clung tightly, not budging an inch. What do you think you are doing, Pink-Balrez? This is the bond forged over ten years between Yuna and me. Don’t you dare encroach on it.
I focused on ensuring the Tower Master was shielded from Pink-Balrez’s conniving hands and looked toward the camera.
“Alright, Tower Master, look at the camera and say cheese.”
“T-this situation…?!”
“Cheee–ze.”
“Pink-Balrez, look at the camera! The camera! Stop staring at Yuna!”
“O-our Yuna…?!”
Click.
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“Isn’t it somewhat alright?”
“It’s nice and wild, right?”
“… Confiscated!”
The photo was snatched from the Tower Master.
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Afterward, Lorei arrived, and plans for an attack on the mansion were set, leading to fights, self-destruction, and the Nameless Mage being captured in a dungeon.
Yuna Violet Iris sat atop a tall building’s roof, looking down at the nightscape of Crownhall. The city appeared unchanged from yesterday, but somehow, she felt no joy.
She knew the reason. The mage was not beside her.
“It’s only been… half a day.”
How had she managed to live without him?
Yuna took out the confiscated photo and looked down at it. Though she appeared flustered in the image, if one were to ask whether she looked happy or not, she would undoubtedly seem happy.
Fluttering.
Yuna turned into a butterfly and took to the sky. Now that Yuri Lanster had gone to the Second Prince, the mage would soon be released from prison. Yet, Yuna could not wait any longer.
Feeling lonely, she thought she’d fly over to his side.
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