A Flat-Chest Believer Reincarnated in a World Where Women with Small Breasts Aren't Treated as Women ~ I Ended Up with a Flat-Chested Harem. - Chapter 38

That night, I found myself feeling restless in my bedroom.

Rita was arranging the glass and water jug she might use during the night. Now that Risty and I were sleeping in separate rooms, the space felt oddly large.

Now then, Rita Ranamel, a retainer of the Gustique marquis family, is a beauty. And the adorable chest I saw during her undressing practice was truly remarkable.

Rita is already 20 years old. In this world, at this time, she’s considered past the ideal age for marriage. With a chest size like hers, the chances of her getting a marriage proposal in the future are slim to none. Which means, if nothing changes, this lovely petite beauty will simply grow older and eventually wither away.

Can such a thing be allowed?

No, absolutely not.

It would be a waste of petite beauty.

It’s like cooking a pot of premium-brand rice from Uonuma and then letting it rot inside the pot—a foolish act.

Of course, if Rita were happy with that life, it would be fine. But Rita is a “normal woman” by this world’s standards. She’s not like Kudell, who finds happiness in research.

And becoming a concubine to the future head of the family isn’t a bad position for a retainer. Besides, the words she let slip during our lap pillow moment were surely her true feelings.

So, with Risty’s blessing, I’ve decided to make a move on Rita.

It might seem inappropriate to do such a thing while my wife is pregnant, but in the Western countries of this continent, there’s a culture where it’s actually encouraged to “finish creating spare heirs while the wife is pregnant or breastfeeding.” So now, with the pregnancy confirmed, is the best time to avoid any awkwardness.

“Lord Folca, I’ve set the glass here. Well then, I’ll take my leave for the night.”

As Rita gave a slight bow and was about to leave, I stopped her.

“Rita, wait.”

“Yes? What is it?”

I held my expression in a fixed ‘smile,’ so as not to show my nervousness.

“I’d like to discuss something with you.”

I took a step closer to her and gazed directly into her eyes.

Rita, looking a bit confused, gazed back at me. Her deep green eyes were beautiful.

“As you know, Risty’s pregnancy has been confirmed.”

“Yes.”

“That means I’ll be sleeping separately from Risty for a while… and prolonged abstinence is a bit tough for me.”

I said as I moved even closer. Now, the distance between Rita and me was about 40 centimeters.

“Uh-uhm…”

Rita blinked rapidly, clearly flustered.

“So, I was wondering… could you, Rita, keep me company?”

“L-Lord Folca, what are you saying…”

“I’m asking if you could become my lover. Of course, I won’t force you.”

Rita seemed completely overwhelmed, her mouth opening and closing as though she couldn’t find the right words. After about 10 seconds, she finally managed to speak coherently.

“T-There’s no way I could face Lady Risty after that.”

“Risty already said it’s fine if it’s with you, Rita.”

“Eh? Sh-She did? But… what would Lord Henrique say…”

Heh, I’ve already covered that. Getting pre-approval from key stakeholders is a basic skill in any workplace. Father has already given his consent.

“Father said it’s fine as long as I don’t force you. Though he did say that formally making you a concubine isn’t possible at this stage.”

“That’s only natural. At the moment, there’s still the possibility of marrying a concubine from another house, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for a retainer to become a concubine first.”

“True. But if you do have a child, I’ll treat them as mine, so you can rest assured about that. I’ve already got Father’s word on it.”

“But, still… someone as distinguished as you, Lord Folca, could have so many better women.”

As she spoke, Rita glanced down at her own chest for a moment.

“Rita, if I suddenly brought a woman with a large chest into my life, Risty would be heartbroken. People would start to think I was forcing myself to be with her.”

“That… might be true.”

“And besides, I want you, Rita.”

I’ve always thought she was cute, beautiful even. She’s kind, talented, and her presence is one of the things that makes me grateful for being reincarnated.

I reached out and gently brushed her hair with my hand, sliding my fingers to her hair tie and releasing it. Her hair fell loose, cascading down softly.

With her hair down, her appearance changed. The image of the retainer faded, and she looked more like a regular girl.

“I-I…”

“I’ll say it again: I won’t force you. Even if you refuse, I swear I won’t treat you unfairly. If you don’t want this, just say so.”

“I-I don’t… dislike it. Because I… I’ve always… admired you, Lord Folca.”

Her answer made me happy. I slid my hand around her waist, pulling her close, and whispered in her ear.

“Then, become my woman, Rita.”

With a soft, shy voice, Rita replied, “Yes.”

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After we had finished, Rita and I lay side by side on the bed.

“Thank you, Rita.”

To see the older sister figure who had always cared for me bite her lip and endure the pain of her first time was utterly sinful… and incredibly exciting.

Also, I discovered something new—Rita has a long tongue. Despite knowing her for so long, this was a pleasant surprise.

“I-I should be the one thanking you… but are you really sure? About me?”

“Of course.”

I answered firmly.

“Also, um… Can I ask something?”

“Of course. I’ll answer anything, as long as it’s not someone else’s secret.”

I should’ve probably said, “If I can answer it, I will,” but I felt like I could tell Rita anything. Even if she asked, “Are you a reincarnated person?” I would’ve told her the truth.

“By any chance… did you hear me that night? When I was talking to myself after we saved those women from the bandits?”

Ah, that. Of course, I’ll be honest.

“Yes, I heard you. Just as I was waking up, I heard your voice, and… I pretended to be asleep for a while.”

Upon hearing my answer, Rita’s face turned bright red, like a boiled octopus.

“Ugh… I said something so embarrassing… Lord Folca, I’m sorry for saying such inappropriate things.”

“There’s no need to apologize.”

Her feelings had been completely sincere, and that made me happy.

“At the time, I was exhausted too, and since it was just the two of us, I let my guard down. I truly believed you were fully asleep… Thank you for showing me such mercy…”

“Don’t call it mercy, and don’t say things like that.”

I pulled Rita close to me and kissed her lightly on the lips. Rita is a beauty. No objections will be accepted.

“Yes… Lord Folca, I look forward to being with you from now on.”

“Mm. So do I.”