Chapter 242

After that... they had dinner at the hotel, took a bath, and went to bed.

Just because they were on a trip didn't mean anything special would happen.

The hotel supposedly had hot springs, but Clael used the shower room in their room.

There wasn't any particular reason. He was just tired from the trip and wanted to wash up quickly and go to sleep.

"Nn... morning already..."

Morning light streamed in through the gap in the curtain.

Clael stared blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling for a while, but soon remembered they were on a trip.

He got up from the bed, which felt slightly different than usual, and lightly stretched his arms and legs.

"Suu... suu..."

"Ah...?"

Turning his gaze toward the peaceful breathing, he saw a woman sleeping in the bed next to him.

A captivating figure that involuntarily drew his eyes.

A youthful face. Brown hair spread across the pillow. A slender body.

Her pajamas had ridden up in her sleep, revealing a cute navel, and from her chest peeked a bit of pink...

"Wait, that's Mr. Yurii..."

Not a woman, but a man. It was his colleague, Yurii Kanesta.

That was close. He almost got excited thinking some unknown woman was sleeping half-naked next to him.

(Once again... I can't help but wonder... is this person really a man...?)

He knew, of course... but he always ended up doubting it.

Yurii's appearance was undeniably feminine. She looked like a cute older sister.

He knew she was a man, but she had a dangerously alluring charm that made him think it might be okay if she were a guy.

"No, no... she's a man. And a colleague on top of that..."

Clael shook his head, brushing away the budding impure thoughts.

Then... he checked the clock. It was seven in the morning.

"Suu... suu..."

"It's a bit early... but I guess I'll get up."

Clael got out of bed and changed out of his pajamas.

Being careful not to wake Yurii, he tiptoed out of the room.

"Alright then..."

He opened the door as quietly as possible and stepped into the hotel hallway.

He closed the door just as quietly and locked it with the key.

"Now then... maybe I'll go have some coffee in the lounge..."

Clael walked down the hallway toward the hotel lounge.

The staff were already up and about, working here and there.

(They're working hard even early in the morning... It must be a busy season.)

For a hotel located right next to a ski resort, this time of year was peak season.

There were probably some hardcore skiers heading out early in the morning, and the hotel was already coming to life.

"Good morning."

"Ah, good morning, sir."

When he arrived at the hotel lounge, a staff member dressed as a waiter was there.

"You're up early. Heading out to ski already?"

"No, I just happened to wake up early. I came here to shake off the sleepiness."

"There's still some time before breakfast... Would you like some tea?"

"Sorry, could I trouble you?"

"Certainly. Please wait a moment."

As he waited on the sofa, the waiter soon brought him a cup of tea.

Steam rose from the white ceramic cup. A rich aroma filled the air.

When he touched the hot liquid to his lips, the sweet flavor of milk tea spread through his mouth.

"Phew... this is good."

"Thank you. Please take your time."

The waiter bowed with a smile and stepped away.

Clael sipped his tea leisurely while gazing out the window.

"...Good. Looks like it'll be sunny today."

It was sunny outside—perfect weather for skiing.

It had been snowing last night, but for now, it seemed to have stopped.

"Everyone's going to be happy."

It would've been a waste of a ski trip if they couldn't have fun because of a snowstorm.

If it's sunny, all the better.

"...Hm?"

As Clael enjoyed his tea and looked outside... he suddenly furrowed his brows, sensing something.

He felt divine power.

From not too far away, the wave of the goddess's blessing—something only a priest could possess—was emanating.

"......Hmm."

Clael set down his cup and stood from the sofa.

To confirm the source of the divine power, he walked in the direction of the wave he sensed.

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