The World I Reincarnated Into Was Lenient About Concubines - Chapter 30

Lina Betrays the Young Master

It happened before bed, two days after the tryst with Aries and Elisha. Lina approached me in silence and handed over a single letter.

I glanced at it, and my brow furrowed instinctively. It was a formal letter of accusation addressed to a newspaper office, written under Lina’s real name. The main contents detailed how Elisha had used my bare penis to practice oral service during winter break, as well as the possibility that Elisha and I had engaged in sexual intercourse. As evidence, it cited that after the three of us spent several hours in a locked room, my penis—which should have been soiled when it came time for my bath—had been cleaned, and it carried the scent of a woman other than herself.

"Lina... what do you intend for me to do, showing me this?"

"Young Master, I am a traitor seeking to entrap the Earldom. This letter is the proof. Please, punish me and demote me to a slave, just like Luida. As for your attendant... I believe Lady Karen can take over the duty."

Lina’s expression was clearly that of someone driven to the edge. I spoke to her while telling myself to remain calm at all costs.

"Lina... I don't know your intent in writing this and handing it to me. But you aren't like Luida, who at least had the backing of the Kamsha tribe. If someone holds a secret and I don't know when they might strike again, the standard procedure is to dispose of them to ensure there are no loose ends. If my Father saw this, what would be waiting for you isn't a slave collar—it’s a poisoned chalice."

"If that is the case, then please imprison me and grant me the poison. I will drink it gladly."

Lina answered my words instantly. I let out a sigh and handed the letter back to her.

"I can't accept this. Burn it."

"But why?"

"There is no 'why'... Lina, you are my attendant. I don't want you doing something this stupid. I’m asking you—forget all of this and continue to serve as my attendant as you always have."

"But I have already betrayed you, Young Master. I have no right to remain by your side."

Lina stood her ground stubbornly. I racked my brain, wondering what to do. Since she went out of her way to show it to me, she likely has no real intention of sending it to the newspaper. Consequently, she is trying to be removed from her position, even if it means her death.

"Lina... I trust you. We’ve been together since long before you became my attendant. That’s why I believe you would never truly betray me."

"I am a traitor! Please, punish me!"

Lina pleaded with me through her tears. I stepped closer and gently pulled her into an embrace.

"Lina... how long do you think we’ve been together? I have no intention of punishing you."

"Young Master..."

"I don't want you to die; I want you to be happy. So please, stop talking about becoming a slave or dying."

"No... please punish me... I’m no good as your attendant...!"

Lina, throwing a tantrum, looked just like a small child. As I tightened my hug, I remembered Rakche’s words:

"But, as I'm sure you realize, Allen, please treasure Lina even more than you do now. That girl is carrying many more feelings than you might think." 

"Your presence is becoming too large. Lina is starting to suffer because of it."

Rakche had been warning me... I hadn't thought deeply about her advice at the time, but if it's Rakche, she should be able to understand Lina’s feelings and resolve this situation.

"Lina, I'm sorry. I'm going to have to restrain you for a little while."

If I left Lina alone in her current state, there was no telling what she might do. I pulled her hands behind her back, bound them with a cord I found in the room, and tied her to a chair. To prevent her from calling out and causing a scene, I also gagged her with a towel. Lina accepted the restraints submissively.

"I'm sorry... please bear with this for a bit."

I stepped out of the room. Maintaining my usual stride so as not to look suspicious—though my heart was racing—I went to fetch Rakche.

"Is something the matter, Master?"

Rakche and Luida looked surprised when I suddenly burst into the room. Perhaps thinking I had come to attack them out of lust, they started to undress, but I stopped them and spoke while feigning composure.

"Yeah, I need Rakche to come to my room. She might be staying the night, so Luida, you enjoy your evening."

Hearing this, Luida assumed I was taking Rakche for sexual release and nodded understandingly.

"Have a good time, Sister. I can handle the breakfast preparations alone, so take your time."

"Thank you, Luida."

I gave a brief smile and led Rakche out. She seemed to notice the anomaly in my expression immediately. Her tone shifted from that of a slave to her normal way of speaking.

"Allen... something happened, didn't it?"

"...Yeah. I can't give too many details here, but Lina prepared a letter of accusation for a newspaper as evidence and insisted that I punish her. I tried to convince her to forget it, but she won't listen."

"I see... and where is she now?"

"I won't punish her. But I didn't know what she'd do, so I’ve restrained her."

I opened the door to my room. Seeing Lina tied to the chair with her hands behind her back, Rakche’s expression clouded. She rushed over immediately, removed the gag, and hugged her.

"Lina... you've done something very foolish... Allen truly treasures you. You only need to do what you are capable of... you don't have to shoulder everything alone..."

"Lady Rakche... I..."

Lina started to say something through her tears, but Rakche smiled gently while stroking her hair.

"You don't have to say anything right now... You were scared, weren't you? As someone of commoner birth, you were anxious about whether it was really okay for you to stay as Allen’s attendant like this... Allen says he won't punish you, so you should just serve him as you always have. Treat today as a dream and forget it. That will be best for Allen, and for you."

"But I have already committed a sin..."

"It’s okay to forget. By tomorrow, I will have forgotten as well. And Allen, too, of course. Your most important duty is to see Allen off with a smile. You mustn't carry such burdens... If it’s painful, talk to me. Let’s support Allen together."

I listened to their exchange in silence. Lina had been feeling the pressure of being my attendant... I had sensed it to some extent, but I thought she would eventually overcome it. But that was my own optimistic, selfish way of thinking.

"Allen... please forgive Lina. This girl has performed her duties as your attendant magnificently."

Rakche turned to me and then hugged Lina once more.

"It’s alright now... you’ve done nothing wrong..."

"Lady Rakche... Young Master... I'm so sorry... I wasn't thinking about the duties properly... I thought it was enough to take care of the Young Master’s needs and serve him sexually, but when I realized the Young Master was moving into a position where he’d carry the weight of the nation, I started to feel like someone like me shouldn't hold such a role. I studied hard to be the best attendant I could be, but it still wasn't enough..."

Lina apologized through her tears. I walked over to them and gently patted Lina’s head.

"It’s okay... don't worry. I'm sorry, Lina. I didn't realize you were suffering so much. But you are my attendant. You have Rakche, my Mother, and Aries to lean on. If things are difficult, rely on them. If things are painful, tell me. It's okay to depend on me. I can work hard because your smile is by my side."

"Young Master... I'm sorry... thank you..."

"Lina, I love you. Do you love me?"

"Yes... I love you, Young Master."

Lina stated it clearly through her tears.

"Then, don't ever do anything like this again, okay? I have no intention of letting you go. You are mine. From the day I put that collar on you a year ago, my feelings for you haven't changed. Of course, I love Karen and Rakche too. But the one I spend the most time with is you."

"Yes... I am your property, Young Master. I will never act out on my own again."

"That’s good, Lina. You see? Allen loves you more than you realize. So, serve him as his attendant with a peaceful heart."

"Yes... I love you, Young Master."

We shared a long kiss, as if renewing our vow of master and servant. When we finished, I began to untie the cords binding Lina to the chair while speaking to Rakche.

"Thank you, Rakche. You really saved me."

"Don't mention it. I am your slave, after all... but it's no wonder this child was driven to such lengths. Even I didn't realize until recently that you would end up in a position to carry the nation. I’ve been holding back because of my status as a slave, but from now on, I will be more proactive in supporting Lina."

"That would be a huge help. This situation made me realize how well you notice the finer details."

I freed Lina from the chair, and as I moved to untie the cords binding her hands behind her back, Rakche placed a hand over mine and smiled brightly.

"By the way, Lina hasn't received her punishment yet, has she? Why don't you two have some sex—more intense than usual—and let out all that pent-up emotion?"

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