Subaru POV
I had finally done it - I was now the proud husband-owner of an elven beauty named Emilia, after completing a convoluted bureaucracy and exchanging a substantial amount of money.
The privilege of marrying (or owning) a silver-haired beauty like her was something I had long dreamed of, and I felt my heart swell with pride as I realized this dream had become a reality.
As Al and I strode through the capital with my Emilia in hand, a sight to see indeed. Unfortunately, her clothes were nothing but tatters as the brothel mamasan had taken most of her garments back. I wouldn't stand for it! She's now my wife and so I resolved to buy her some new clothes.
"Three more blocks and we'll be at Russell Fellow's Clothing shop," Al explained.
"Thank you," I replied.
My elven wife stands motionless beside me, her expression a portrait of sorrow and despair - no words have escaped her lips since we rescued her from the dank brothel where she was held captive. I can only imagine the harrowing experiences that she endured in that place, and I can feel the heaviness of her heart.
This can't do!
And thus, I decided to break the silence by speaking first.
"Your name's Emilia, correct?" I spoke.
"Huh? Y-yes..." She appeared surprised by my unexpected question.
"Nice to meet you, Emilia; my name is Natsuki Subaru," I said as we continued to walk toward the clothing store.
"Nat-suki S-Suba-ru? She spoke with her head tilted sideways.
"Yep, that's me."
"Aare you a n-noble?" She inquired sweetly.
She's so adorable! I felt quite fortunate to have purchased her. 3 holy gold coins for such a beauty? That's a good bargain! I suddenly felt the want to kiss her, but I restrained myself. not yet too early hehehehe!.
"I'm not a noble, just a trader working for a Noble, hahaha." I tried to be as vague as possible so as not to give her any.
My wife immediately came to a halt, clearly thinking. Her amethyst eyes drew back, and her hand stayed immobile. What on earth was she thinking?! Fortunately, she spoke out again before I began to overthink.
"A-are you m-my n-new master?" She inquired, her voice trembling.
Am I? Is it true that I am just her new master? Is she simply my slave? or perhaps more? In the paper, she is described as both my slave and my wife, although I did buy her. Furthermore, she had no say in this "marriage," all was entirely up to me. But meh! As far as I know, she is my wife, and that is the end of the story!
"No way! You're my wife, and I'm your husband!" I tried to be as confident as possible. hopefully, she doesn't notice.
"...Husband?" she asked once again.
"Yep, and as your husband, it is my duty to buy you a new set of clothes and a place to stay."
Her eyes widened as she realized what I had said. However, things changed, and what she said surprised me.
"You don't have to." With a gloomy expression, Emilia murmured.
"No, I insist! I want the best for my wife."
"But I'm a... Silver-haired Half-elf..." she said, her face gloomy. "I bring nothing but bad luck... everyone who gets near me gets hurt, Mother Fortuna, Guese, Archi...even daddy puck! they all met grisly fates because of associating with me."
her eyes now welling up with tears.
"There's a reason why no one wants me back in the brothel, no one wants to be my friend, and no one wants me."
Tears are now streaming from her eyes, marring her beautiful face.
"You should get rid of me as quickly as possible; Mr. Subaru or bad luck will follow you also."
"My Subaru." I mouth spoke without thinking.
"Huh?" She was confused by the term I had just pronounced.
"Call me My Subaru; I'm your husband, and you're now my wife; it's only natural that we call each other My Subaru, My Emilia, babe, or beloved if you choose."
I shuddered at the cringe worthiness of what I invented, but it was a start.
"And in response to what you said, I don't care! even if you're a silver-haired half-elf, or even if you bring bad luck, I don't care! you're my wife, and I will never forsake you. Do I make myself clear...My Emilia?"
I spoke it confidently and authoritatively, leaving no room for disagreement. I'm hoping it works hehehe!
"Very well My Subaru." She sighed. JACKPOT!
"Cool, now come before the shop closes for lunch," I said, taking her hand in mine as we continued to walk towards Russell's Clothing Shop, with Al following behind.
Finally, Me, my Emilia and AI arrived at Russell Fellow's Shop in the merchant district. It was undoubtedly a huge store with a diversity of apparel and garment designs for men and women, kids and children. However, I know nothing about fashion, particularly women's fashion, as do Al and, surprisingly, My Emilia, so instead we chose to approach a boutique saleslady.
"Do you have any good clothes for my wife here?" I said proudly of the saleswoman while pointing to my Emilia beside me.
"Of course, sir, please follow me, Ma'am." The cat girl saleswoman gestured for Emilia to follow her.
Emilia suddenly tightened her grip on my hand, her eyes filled with fear and doubt. Is she worried that I'll abandon her?
"Relax, Emilia-tan, I would never abandon you! I'll be right here with Al waiting for you while you put on some clothing, okay?" I kissed her forehead. "I swear"
Her grip lessened and her gaze softened. Her cheeks, on the other hand, have turned beet red. Is she blushing?! CUTE!
"Ok," she said as she walked away with the cat girl saleswoman to the girl's section of the clothing store, leaving me alone with Al.
"Tsk, you're playing with fire, buddy! What if Lady Priscilla finds your ruse? Your ass is toast!" Al remarked, his head shaking and his voice low, signaling his displeasure with the situation.
WHOA! Priscilla?! Finding out my endeavor? My ass toasts? Why? I thought she didn't like me! Heck, I don't think she cares about anything I do. It's absurd.
"Are you implying that Priscilla likes me and that if she finds out about my "marriage," she would be upset?"
"No fool! She has fallen for you one hundred percent! If she finds out about your marriage, she will be furious! heads will undoubtedly roll" al said.
"WHAT?! But she was rejecting me regularly! That's impossible!"
"She was simply playing hard to get you fool! But I know deep inside her that she loves you. why do you think she keeps showering you with money and rewards? I've known her since she was a child, Brother, the way she looks at you and treats you is different." al responded.
Priscilla-tan loves me?! That everything changes! the lady of my dreams! powerful, charming, compassionate, gorgeous, seductive... loves me as well?! WOW.
"Then why didn't you say so AL!" I exclaimed, delighted that my Priscilla-tan also adores me!
"I thought you already knew, moron! I mean she lets you touch her; she touches you, and she generously rewards you!" *facepalm* "I didn't realize you were so dense."
Okay, I admit it, I'm a little dense. Nevertheless, he could have mentioned it straight immediately, right? GRRRR! *sighs* Whatever as the saying goes Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk. Now I have to figure out how to get out of this problem. OHHH GOT IT!
"Wait how about I propose-"
"It wouldn't work. I know Priscilla, she's the possessive type, so you can kiss harem and a Trouple goodbye with her." Al said, even before I finished my sentence. Oh well, it was a nice try, I guess.
"All right, Al, then what should I do now?"
"Get rid of her ASAP."
She pointed to Emilia, who was in the distance, wearing a lovely casual dress and trying on a lovely pair of shoes.
"That elf is nothing but trouble; get rid of her the sooner the better before the lady Priscilla figures something is fishy." Crossing his arms, Al remarked.
Get rid of Emilia? My Emilia-tan? My wife? I am deeply troubled by the prospect of abandoning her, let alone tossing her away. But hurting Priscilla, whom I deeply love, does not sit well with me also.
I need some time to think about this. Hopefully, I'll find some way to make Priscilla happy while also keeping Emilia! ...Hopefully.
"I need time to think Al," I couldn't think of anything more to say.
"Of course, but don't take too long; the more this goes on, the closer Priscilla will get to it," Al warned.
We stood there for 30 minutes, saying nothing. My palms were sweaty, my legs shivered, and my stomach churned. It's one thing to learn that the lady I'm pursuing, Priscilla, also loves me, but also being married to a half-elf named Emilia? now, that's problematic! But this is just a slave marriage, right? What should I do?! Help me, Dad and Mom!
It wasn't long until my Emilia-tan arrived, accompanied by the cat girl saleslady. She was dressed casually in a silver dress and brown heels that suited her. In short, her outfit complements her stunning form and beauty, which took my breath away.
My Emilia. My wife.
"What do you think... My Subaru?" Her lovely voice rang forth.
"It's perfect My Emilia-tan."
"Tan?" She inquired; her head tilted cutely.
"Oh, in my country, tan means to regard someone affectionately," I said.
My Emilia blushed once again at what I said. She clearly isn't accustomed to this, eh? I really want to kiss her cheeks.
"She also selected some of these," the saleslady remarked holding a collection of dresses, shirts, pajamas, slippers, and shoes.
"Fine, we'll take it."
"Okay, that'll be two gold coins." the cat girl saleslady said.
I took two gold pieces from my purse and handed them to the cat girl saleslady right away. She delicately folded the goods, placed them in a large cloth shopping bag, and gave it to me.
"Thank you for shopping at Russel's Clothing Store! Please come back!" she added, bowing.
I nodded, and the three of us proceeded to the streets again, holding my Emilia-tan in my hand.
"Where are we going this time my Subaru?" My Emilia asked.
"We're going to find you a place to stay, my wife!"
"...Uh, you don't have to spend much on me; I'd never be able to repay them, you know."
"Nonsense! You're my wife now, and what's mine is yours." I said stroking her hair with my other hand as we strode towards the residential area in the merchant districts.
We're in a two-story home in the merchant district. Its architecture is reminiscent of a 19th-century European Renaissance home.
The fully furnished house has one master bedroom, two standard bedrooms, and two bathrooms. It contains a lovely kitchen, dining area, and living room, as well as a nice rear garden. ideal for starting and raising a family.
"How much is this," I asked the realtor,
"Rent or buy?" The realtor, a young man in his twenties, inquired.
"Buy."
"50 Holy gold coins for the whole house and its contents," he answered.
50 Holy gold coins is a large sum of money, and most people would never imagine obtaining such money. Luckily, I'm not one of them. My hot beloved patron, Priscilla Barielle, generously pays me for my efforts, and my dealings with the recently arrived Hoshin corporation netted me significant profits.
Without a doubt, this will deplete my funds, but meh! I'll earn more.
Without a doubt, this will deplete my funds, but meh! I'll earn more.
"Deal," I stated as I grabbed a huge sack of coins from my backpack and extracted 51 holy gold coins.
"Babe! you don't have to do this." My lovely wife, Emilia-tan, exclaimed, pouting, plainly unhappy with the way I indulge her. However, I ignored her. This is for her, for us.
"That's 51 holy gold coins. should be enough to cover even taxes and paperwork, right?"
"of course, mister Subaru, just fill this up and the house is all yours!"
I quickly filled out the paperwork and documentation as the realtor and his clerk tallied the money. After completion, I presented it to the realtor, who scanned it.
"This should be fine." He stated and handed me the title deed and the keys to the house.
"Congratulations on your recent home purchase. Mr. and Mrs." The Realtor and the clerk both bowed.
And just like that, my Emilia-tan and I are now joint owners of a home.
"What are you doing, dude?! You not only bought the elf a house, but you also co-owned it with her! Do you really want Priscilla to know this?!" al exclaimed.
While Emilia inspects the flowers in the back garden, Al and I are seated in the dining room of my newly purchased house.
"Relax bro! I paid the realtor hush money. hehehehehe"
Al palmed his face at this, clearly annoyed by my recent actions.
"Look, I'll deal with Priscilla in due time. but I can't just leave her she's my wife remember?" I pointed at my Emilia who is still in the garden, enjoying the view.
Al sighs at my statement. hopefully, he sees my point.
"Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you," Al added. "Btw I need to go back to the mansion, as I must do something. do need anything else?"
"yes" I took 5 holy gold coins out of my suddenly much lighter coin sack. and handed it up to Al.
"Can you buy me 2 diamond wedding rings from Satou's Jewelry? also tell them to engrave our names and have them delivered here."
"Fine, but as your pal, let me remind you that you're gonna be broke with how quickly you burn your money," Al remarked as he took the money and rose up to leave the house.
"Enjoy yourself, Bruh, but don't impregnate her!" he warned before leaving.
Impregnate her? I mean of course in the future I would love to have a couple of quarter elves with her. but today? I don't know.
Emilia and I relax on one of the living room sofas after exploring the rest of the property. So, I put my legs over her hips and cuddled her from behind. Smelling her lovely floral perfume and caressing her silky hair and white porcelain skin.
"What are we doing My Subaru?" My naive wife Emilia was intrigued by what we were doing.
"This is what married couples do, my Emilia-tan! It's called cuddling!" I said before adding. "But you can only do this with me! Okay?"
The idea of her doing this with other men makes my blood boil! Luckily, no males ever touched her at the brothel. It drives me insane just thinking about it.
A loud knock is heard on the door. I hurriedly rose up and exited the living room, heading for the front entrance. When I opened it, I spotted a courier.
"Package for Mr. Natsuki Subaru. Please sign this," said the messenger.
I signed the document right away, and the courier handed me a package. After he had gone, I shut the door and opened the box containing the rings I had purchased!
I raced back to the living room, where my Emilia was waiting for me, and sat behind her once more, wrapping my legs around her hips, drawing her body towards mine, and holding her in an embrace.
I took her left hand in mine and slipped the ring I purchased from Satou's Jewelry onto her ring finger.
"They look perfect," I said.
"what's this" She innocently asked.
"It's a wedding ring. It symbolizes two married people's unbreakable link of lifetime love and dedication. I have mine too." I said showing her mine.
"Natsuki Subaru?" she said, seeing my name engraved on my ring.
"Yep, and check yours as well," I added, holding her ring finger near her.
"Natsuki Emilia?" My elven wife spoke cutely. Oh, I just want to shower her with kisses at this point.
"Yep, that's your name now; you're my Emilia, Natsuki Emilia, my wife, my love, and my life."
Note: Prisca and Emilia will suffer more than our pitiable cartoon character Subaru. That I assure you.
BTW Subaru and Kazuma is best boy.