Inheriting a Lost Bloodline, My First Task is to have heirs?!
Chapter 38 - 38 - Getting to know each other

After being lost in my thoughts for a few minutes, I stood up and walked towards the door, intending to go to the magic tower again. I heard hurried footsteps catching up to me and I felt another hug from my back. He buried his face on my right neck and whispered, "Please, don't leave me alone." I looked to my right and saw the crown of his head. I decided to put my right hand on his head and ruffled his hair. I then said, "I have to go somewhere important. I'll be back in a bit." He looked up with pleadingly eyes, held my right hand and placed it on his cheek and said with a soft voice, "Can't you bring me with you?" Ugh, so clingy. I think I have just confirmed that I have a fatal weakness towards beautiful men.

I looked at him for a few seconds and replied, "Fine." I removed his remaining hand from my waist, walked forward and grabbed his right hand instead. He seemed to be happy hopping like a child that is allowed to play outside. I then gave him a heads up that I will place a sound isolation spell so whatever we will talk about could not be heard by anybody no matter how near they were and also an illusion spell so we look different in the eyes of other people. He looked at me and nodded his head. After he has confirmed that the spells are in place, he started asking me questions. I already know that he will use this chance to talk to me about our situation and how we will move forward from this.

As for the first question, he then asked, "May I know your name?" I replied curtly. "Luna, no surname. Commoner." He then responded, Kayden Alves. Illegitimate son of a noble from the western territory." He then asked, "Where's your family?" I looked at him and answered, "I was summoned here so I don't have a family. I am a student of the Academe of Gnosis if you get what I mean." He looked at me for a few seconds then he looked down like he was thinking of something deeply. He then pondered a bit and said, "So you are going to study there for a few years, correct? Are you just on a short trip before the classes start?" I answered, "Yes. I was just looking around. I'm checking on ways to earn money, learn about people and trying out food. The classes should start in about a week." After a few minutes, he then asked, "By any chance, do you already have a husband, a concubine or a lover?" I did not answer him immediately and I can feel him staring at me waiting for my answer. After a few minutes, "I have one. No plans of taking anyone at this time. I don't have the time or money for it." I felt his grip on my hand tighten. He must have not expected how blunt I was about not being interested in taking him in.

After walking for some time, we have arrived at the magic tower. I can see him looking around with his eyes sparkling. This must be the first time he has come here. I did the paperwork quickly similar to the terms I had before for the 3 new patents. I then left quickly and proceeded to going to the old man's alchemy shop. As we walked towards the direction of the entertainment district's entrance, I felt Kayden's hands turn cold and sweaty. There was also a noticeable slight shiver from his hand.

When we were near the crossroad to the alley towards the alchemy shop and the entrance to the entertainment district, he suddenly stopped walking and pulled me back. I looked back at him and asked, "Why did you stop walking?" I was stunned when I saw his face. He was crying?

He sniffed a bit then used his other hand to wipe his tears. He then spoke, "Please. I won't be greedy for your time. You don't have to take care of me. I have saved some money and I can continue working. I- I- Just- Don't push me away." He then suddenly kneeled in the middle of the busy street and tried to kiss my feet. I was stunned. This is so out of the blue. Doesn't he feel any shame?

I pulled him up quickly and then pulled him into the alley. He staggered a bit from being pulled so abruptly but he followed obediently. We then arrived in front of the alchemy shop and hurriedly entered. I then looked back at him and said, "Sit on that chair. We'll talk about this once we are back in the inn." He then looked at me with fear in his eyes. He still nodded and then looked down while grabbing the hem of his clothes like an aggrieved wife.

I went further inside and meet with my new business partner. When I arrived at the counter I saw the old man and when he saw me, he immediately smiled. He greeted me and said, "Luna! I was waiting for you!" I then smiled back and told him that I was here to complete my part of the deal. I started to unravel the inventory system and storage system to attach it to his shop. His eyes widened as the shop changed gradually to something newer in design. The shelves seemed to have been replaced with numerous glass jars with well preserved herbs inside of them. I handed him a simple looking book with the title, "Hoffen City Forest's Flora and Fauna." I taught him how to use the inventory system and assured him that the herbs will all stay fresh as the day they are picked if they are placed in storage within 24 hours. I can see the amazement in his eyes. I told him that this is my part of the investment. I then put in a small terminal on one side of the counter. I told him that it is connected to my adventurer's bank account and he can just put my part of the sales there. I also told him that I will be able to check the inventory from my end and refill it accordingly without me going to the shop. I left quickly after I finished what I have to do.

I took Kayden's hand and walked back to the inn. His hands were even colder and his shivering increased too. After a few minutes, he cautiously said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to be with you. I'll do anything you want of me. Anything." I did not look or respond to him so he kept silent throughout the walk back to the inn.

As we passed by the lobby of the inn, I ordered some food and we ate dinner at the cafeteria of the inn. We were both silent throughout the meal. We then went up to the room. I let him go in first then closed the door behind me. We sat on the bed and then I started the talk that we both needed.

I started with, "I did not take it further not because I did not like you but because I know that it's just the effect of resonance. We don't know each other before this and in my world, people date for a while before they figure out that they like the person and that the person is the one that they like to marry. In my world, you only have one husband too. I am not lying when I said that I don't have the time or money to take you in. I have only been in this world for less than a week and I am still getting used to it. I hope you understand." He looked at me and his eyes started to form tears again. He then said, "I understand your circumstances. I will pursue you and wait till you can accept me. I don't want anyone else and I won't change my mind. This world is different indeed. When you find your resonant, you just know that you belong to her and that's something I don't have control of. Please, just give me a chance."

I have been trying to keep my lust and my sanity in check till last night when I had a little taste of him. This man is quite persistent though. He smells so enticing coupled with the fact that he's gorgeous and fits my type. He's also so sincere with his words and he looks like a puppy drenched in the rain when he looks into my eyes. I just want to adopt him and take him home. Gods, please help me. My will power to resist this is dwindling. Well, it's not like you will help me right? You want me to have tons of children so for that, are you actually sending these men to me, one after the other?