Reversed Parallel World‘s Messiah

Book 4: Chapter 9: Nina's Future

After our wild sex, I made Nina sit down on the couch inside the room, before going to the place where the bucket of hot water was, where I dipped the towel that I received along in it.

Then, I wiped her all over with the now warm and wet towel in my hand.

Halfway through, Nina woke up and said Nyo! I told you nyot to do it! and got angry at me, but she wasnt able to resist as she didnt have any energy left in her body.

While I was busy appeasing her, I took advantage of the situation, and managed to finish wiping her entire body. After that, I handed her some clothes that suit her figure.

The maids seem to have bought them yesterday, as Irenes clothes were just too big for her.

After doing all of that, I combed my now messy hair and fixed my outfit, getting my body ready for the rest of the day.

Of course, I didnt leave the room unattended. I hurriedly cleaned up the mess that we have brought to the room.

I put away the now-soggy sheets and opened the windows to let some air out.

With this, the preparations are now complete.

Somehow, I was able to make it in time?

In time? For what?

For the talks with Irene.

Hmmmmph

She doesnt seem to be interested.

Is she still angry from the wiping?

Lets just go for now. I think well have lunch first before we commence the talks.

Since its already late in the morning, we will start our discussion after weve eaten our meals.

Well, Irene also said that it would make her fess up easier. After all, you wont be able to talk easily on an empty stomach.

Nyaa, Food!? Lets go, lets go!

Uwaa, H-hey! Thats dangerous!

Upon hearing that were gonna eat some food, Nina did a 180 and pushed me at the back, urging me to lead her to the dining room right away.

Soon as we arrived, Irene was already waiting for me, and the food was already been served.

Sorry, Im late.

Its fine. You were working hard with that girl, right?

My back stiffened up.

Are we making too much of a loud noise?

Irene only laughed a little to my question.

Im sorry, really

I bowed my head deeply, complete with the momentum of getting down on my knees and performing a dogeza.

I had sex right after having that conversation with her. Its only natural to have such a thought. It was nothing but a betrayal.

Raise your head, Tomo. Its not that Im mad at you. If anything, Im more than grateful that you have established a good relationship with that girl.

What happened, big brother? Awe you having a tummy-ache?

Ara, now its big brother. This is very promising.

Irene put her hand over her mouth and laughed.

Hello, Nina. Im Irene, and Im the mayor of this city.

Miss Irenebig sis?

Nina murmured in confirmation, and Irene nodded in response.

Yes, you can also have it that way. For now, lets talk about it after weve eaten our meals, shall we?

Un! Ninas weally hungwy!

Nina immediately jumped at Irenes words.

You, to be easily swayed by foodwell, shes still a kid, so its still alright.

I gave a light chuckle as I headed for my seat.

After that, we immediately started to eat.

I dont know what she has been through before I found her, but Nina was really hungry, as shes eating with a momentum like shes about to eat the table alongside it.

I and Irene were both amazed to see such alively meal.

Then, as expected, Nina ate so fast that she choked, in which I quickly made her drink water as I rubbed her back.

Nina continued to gobble despite that, and within 30 minutes, she had devoured all the food that was served to us.

We, who could only do nothing but watch the scene, felt a little disheartened, because the meal ended earlier than usual.

As the tabletop was cleaned and the after-dinner drinks were passed around, Irene began to speak.

Nina, Id like to hear more about you. May I?

Okay.

Nina obediently spoke about herself.

Nina used to live in a village of Beast People, and helped them with their work. Nina was ugly, but Nina worked so hard so that Nina wont get kicked out. But, it got worse because of the recent drought.

I see what she meant. Well, because people attach more importance to their appearances in urban areas, it was easier to live in the countryside. Even so, it doesnt mean one can live more comfortably. I have also heard that the rainfall in this region has been decreasing recently.

Irene affirmed the facts of Ninas story.

There seems to be a difference in mentality between the central and rural areas, with regards to beauty.

It seems that in rural areas where manpower is a complete necessity, discrimination is not so prevalent as long as there are more hands to do the work.

With that, we have also deduced that Nina doesnt seem to have come from an extremely faraway land.

With that, they decided to perform a traditional ceremony in the village to cause a rain.

A local ritual? I have a bad feeling about this.

And, what was it all about? Can you care to tell us?

Despite that, Irene cut in mercilessly.

It was to dedicate a sacrifice to the land gods and ask them to bless us with rain clouds.

S-sacrifice?

I couldnt help but flinch to theiractive solution.

Wait, that sacrifice. Dont tell me-

Please wait. Irene. No matter what, to sacrifice a living sentient being is-

But it is, you knyow?

-!?

I was shocked when Nina affirmed her words.

I thought the sacrifices were, at best, livestock.

I started to feel sick. I felt like the food I ate is rushing up from my stomach.

You look pale, Tomo. I think it was a little too harsh on you. Do you want to take a break in another room?

No, Im fine. Keep going.

I stood up and stopped Irene, who was about to come towards me, and urged her to go back by raising my hand.

I was nave to think I was ready for this other world.

I was made painfully aware of this just now.

If you say so, TomoIm used to these kinds of stories, but I didnt expect Tomo to be uncomfortable to this. Im very sorry.

Its fine, Irene. After all, it was something I have to face at some point.

Rather, I felt even sadder for Irene, who just said she was already used to these kinds of talks.

Theyre discriminated to this extent, huh.

Did Nina say something bad?

Dont worry about it. Just make sure that Nina will tell us the truth.

Nyauu

I stroked Nina who said those things in worry, then in turn she pressed her head against my hand even more as she squints at it pleasantly.

She gave a vibrant smile, which made mood of the surroundings ease up a little.

After a few minutes, Nina finally pulls away from my hand and resumes her story.

You see, Nina wasnt originally the sacwifice. The daughter of the villages repwesentative, the mayor, was chose, but the mayors father, who didnt want his granddaughter to be sacrificed, tried to make Nina take her place. The people also agreed with this.

Thats terrible.

At this point it wasnt a ritual anymore, only a way of appeasing the peoples desires of getting rid of something unpleasant.

Nina doesnt want to die just like that, so as soon as Nina heard it, Nina decided to sneak away.

Im glad that she got away, really.

But, did they chase you after that?

Irene followed up a question.

Certainly, even though it sounded like a fraud, a ritual is still a ritual, and they must have made a lot of preparations.

They didnt, or rather, they couldnt. Nina washed off the traces of her scent in the river on the way, and Nina doesnt think that they have enough manpower to chase Nina alone. Nina doesnt think so. Plus, it was wraining when Nina came here, so they wouldnt trace Nina easily.

So, youre safe then?

Yeah, for now. After all, no one will come to this city just because they feel like it.

Irene said in a way to make Nina feel relieved. Then, the cat-eared girl continued.

Still, Nina was really suwrprised, as she never heawd of a city like this before. The same is twue for big sister, and for everyone else.

Ufufufu, I made this place so that women like us can live in peace after all. So, Nina, go ahead and take it easy, okay?

Is it true, big sis!? Amwazing!

Nina praised at Irene with gratitude and respect.

I was happy that shes being praised too, to the point where I keep help my face from loosening to a grin.

Its a city, yet people rarely come to visit, so chances like this were rare.

Anyway, it seems that Nina and Irene will be on good terms after this.

So, what do you want to do now that youre free, Nina? If you want to live in this city, we can assist you.

Then, Nina wants to be with big brother!

Nina answered immediately.

Ara, I knew it will come to this. But that will be troubling. Tomo cant give priority to Nina alone, you see.

Irene made a face of worry.

Ive had sex with a lot of women in my work as a gigolo, but I havent met all the women in this city yet.

Ive been told that there are some women who dont even want to have a conversation with a man, but more than that, its Irene wholl get the shove if she agrees to place Nina near me.

Shes the mayor of this city, and with that, she always has to make the difficult decisions about me.

No matter how much Nina feels for me, no matter how much Irene feels for me even, she cannot make a decision based on that.

As I also knew the hardships that shes going through, I often decide to stay silent and not meddle with her decision.

But still, I couldnt help but get worried about leaving Nina alone, so I gathered my wits to see if I can come up with a good idea.

How about we put Nina in a study session to help you with your work?

My job?

Yep. You always bring quite the number of documents in the mansion, dont you? How about we make her an assistant who cleans things up for you?

This city, albeit not official yet, has already grown big enough to have a government office on its own. I heard that she used to work there before, but since I came, shes done most of her work at the mansion.

Because of this, Irene has to clean up the things that were previously assigned to the staff alone, and the burden just keeps on increasing as the documents increase twofold.

Even though Nina cyant rwead or write letters??

Then how about including that on her training?

This should be able to make her keep up the pace, somewhat. Two birds, one stone.

I understand. Ill try to make the arrangements.

After thinking it for a moment, Irene accepted my proposal.

So, Nina can stay in the mansion nyow?

Yes, but you have to learn to read, write and do the math too. Can you do it?

Ill do my best!

Nina answered in enthusiasm.

The things shes going to learn will be good for her in the future.

I just hope she will be able to take the lessons properly from now on.

With this, Ninas case is closed. For now.

For a moment, I was afraid, afraid of someone dying in close proximity. In the end, it didnt happen, and the city gained another lovely friend.

I just hope that more people will continue to come to this city before its too late for them.