The World I Reincarnated Into Was Lenient About Concubines - Chapter 63
Allen Enjoys a Theater Play in the Company of His Concubine-to-Be
Today is Sunday. At Neon’s suggestion, it was decided that Rina and I would go watch an opera. When we made inquiries this morning, the box seat tickets arrived before midday—the authority of an Earl’s household is truly something else. To be completely honest, I had zero interest in opera and this was going to be my first time going, but Rina seemed incredibly excited and had been restlessly pacing around since morning.
"Hey, Rina. Are you really looking forward to it that much?"
"Yes! I mean, it’s the opera, you know? I’ve always wanted to see one at least once."
Rina said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. If she longed for it that much, I really should have taken her sooner.
When it came to getting ready, we hit a snag with her outfit. Aside from her maid uniforms, Rina only owned casual, everyday clothes. It was obviously too late to have a custom dress made from scratch, so we had Rakche’s dresses brought over from Aries’s quarters to find something suitable. Apparently, when Rakche was reduced to a servant status, Aries had taken them into her own closet for safekeeping.
The reason we went with Rakche’s dresses was that out of all the ladies in our household, Rakche possessed the largest bust size, and she and Rina were similar in height. Come to think of it, Father didn't really seem to have a preference for large chests. By the way, Aries’s dresses are... well, if I say too much I’ll probably get stabbed, so let’s leave it at that. The womenfolk brought out jewelry and shoes, completely absorbed in coordinating Rina’s look. My mother, who usually leaves domestic matters to Aries, along with the fourth wife Anetta—who normally only cares about child-rearing—and even the fifth wife Beatrice had joined the fray. I was left to just watch the spectacle from the corner of the room.
"Rina, you look absolutely gorgeous. It’s almost a waste on someone like Allen."
Finishing touches were finally completed a mere ten minutes before departure. When Mother praised Rina with those words, the other wives chimed in with compliments of their own. It was true; even from my perspective, seeing Rina all dressed up felt incredibly fresh compared to her usual appearance, and she looked stunning. While she might not quite reach Elisha's level, she wouldn't look out of place standing right next to Fiore.
"Thank you very much. But... is it really alright for someone like me to be dressed up so grandly?"
Coming from a commoner background and having never worn formal attire before, Rina asked with a trace of anxiety. I took her hand and offered a reassuring smile.
"It’s fine. I’m the one escorting you, so there's nothing to worry about."
"That’s right, Rina. You are going to become the second wife shortly, so it is best that you get used to these kinds of occasions."
"Thank you so much, Madame..."
Hearing Mother’s encouraging words, Rina looked deeply moved, her eyes welling with tears. Come to think of it, I hadn't really seen Mother and Rina interact all that much... If officially bringing Karen on as an attendant resolves the lingering awkwardness within Mother, then that’s one less thing to worry about.
"Furthermore, leave this behind for today. It would be a shame to wear it with such a beautiful dress. Also, we simply must have a new wardrobe tailored for you."
Mother personally reached out and removed the collar from Rina’s neck—the very token of her attendant status. Everyone present immediately felt the weight of the gesture; Mother had officially recognized Rina as the second wife.
"I’m so happy for you, Rina."
As the departure time arrived, Aries, who had walked with us all the way to the carriage, offered a gentle word, and Rina nodded back with a brilliant smile.
The moment we arrived at the opera house, the usher came rushing out upon recognizing the coat of arms on our carriage and promptly escorted us inside. Rina’s beautiful figure in her dress drew a massive amount of attention from the surrounding crowd. Renting out an entire box seat for just the two of us was great, as we could enjoy the show without worrying about other spectators. Though, realistically, a lot of eyes were still tracking us... Many people kept looking back just to catch a glimpse of Rina's beauty.
By the way, today's performance was apparently Don Giovanni. I didn't know much about it, including from my previous life, but... oh well, whatever.
Once the performance time arrived, the lights were dimmed and the stage play began. Rina was leaning forward so eagerly she seemed completely spellbound by the opera. Man, I really owe it to Neon for suggesting this. I’ll have to let Rina know later to boost Neon's stock. I watched the opera with a relaxed attitude, aiming to enjoy it just enough to avoid dozing off and disappointing her.
Wow, this guy hits on women with zero discretion, doesn't he... He’s a total piece of trash for a main character. Killing a girl's father just because he couldn't get his way with her is completely out of line. This is exactly what happens when you lay your hands on every woman in sight.
"It’s absolutely wonderful..."
Rina gazed at the stage, completely entranced by the performance. Meanwhile, I found myself captivated by her chest, which was pushed up even more prominently than usual by the corset. When the first act ended and the intermission began, Rina excitedly started sharing her thoughts.
"...I’m so deeply moved! To think that such a world existed..."
"I’m sorry for not realizing sooner. If you ever want to come back, I’ll arrange it anytime, and you're free to come with someone else too. Wouldn't Aries love this sort of thing? Oh, and once you officially become the second wife, you'll have much more freedom of movement, so you should invite your family from back home next time."
"No, just being able to come here with the Young Master is more than enough for me... But just hearing you say that I can invite my family makes me incredibly happy."
Saying so, Rina rested her head against my shoulder. I gently wrapped my arm around her shoulder and pulled her close, leaning in to press our lips together. Rina responded by tangling her tongue with mine, and the two of us continued to kiss for a good while. It might have been visible from the other spectator seats, but honestly, let them look.
"Young Master... even if my heart were to stop this very moment, I would have no regrets."
As we parted our lips, Rina smiled, uttering a line that sounded straight out of an opera script. Her smile was as beautiful as Neon’s from yesterday, yet it carried a somewhat fleeting air.
The intermission ended, and the play transitioned into the second act. As expected, the main character remained a total piece of trash, thinking about nothing but chasing women. As I watched while turning those thoughts over in my mind, the story eventually reached its conclusion as he was dragged down to hell. The performance was incredibly powerful and grand. I used to avoid opera under the preconception that it would be boring, but next time I should bring Neon and Karen along too. Fiore probably already knows her way around these events.
Still, seeing the protagonist drop into hell was honestly quite cathartic. Seriously, what an absolute scoundrel, unlike myself.
By the way, it wasn't until days later that I learned the reason we had such an absurdly prime spot was because that specific box was reserved for royalty. No wonder the audience kept staring at us out of curiosity... It also wasn't until later that I had the chance to express my gratitude to the Crown Prince—that frustratingly perfect example of a fine young man—who accepted my thanks with a thoroughly refreshing smile.
Even inside the carriage on the way back, Rina was still bursting with excitement, rapidly rattling off her thoughts on the opera.
"The scene where Don Giovanni met his end was truly a masterpiece, wasn't it?"
"Yeah, absolutely. It was my first time watching it, but it was really entertaining."
I gave casual nods, listening intently to Rina's chatter. Seeing her have this much fun made it all worth it. Still... that protagonist was so utterly trashy that it was almost refreshing in a way. Do guys like that actually exist in reality...? Well, there certainly aren't any around me, at least.
"Becoming a concubine means I’ll be able to spend days like this with the Young Master..."
Rina murmured with deep emotion, sliding her hand along my lap.
"I am terribly sorry, Young Master. I was so absorbed in the opera that I failed to perform any service for you whatsoever. Since we still have some time before we reach the mansion, shall I provide oral service for you?"
"No, it’s fine for today. You had a great day out and managed to clear your head, so just head straight to rest once we get back. Academy classes start up again tomorrow, and we’ll be welcoming Karen to the mansion on the holiday the day after next."
The paperwork required to officially make Karen my attendant was moving along at a rapid pace, and the Director of the Bureau of Protocol is scheduled to officially approve it tomorrow. Once that's done, Karen will formally become my attendant and surrender her virginity to me.
"Understood. Then I shall head straight back to rest."
Saying so, Rina pulled her hand away from my lap. In the past, she would have insisted on performing service anyway, but it seems she has gained peace of mind now that her position as the second wife is secure. Our first official date ended in complete success, and Rina went on to happily recount her opera experience to Aries, who was waiting to welcome us back just like always.
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