Bed time

Taking a bath in the hot spring wasn’t as relaxing as I thought, but I still felt remarkably tired. It was a long day after all and I was looking forward to a good nights rest.

And so, I headed towards the master bedroom with Sanakia in tow, who still insisted to guard me from...something.

Aiju was already there. And as expected she had turned the bed’s rotation system on. Happily purring, the girl curled herself up on the rotating bed. Great, I hope I won't get dizzy.

“Rest assured, my Lord! I will stand guard and watch over you as you have your rest!” The Sexy-Knight meant that literally as she was in full armor, sword out and all, standing or rather marching next to the bed, directly above my sleeping position. It looked kinda scary actually.

“You really don't have to do this”, I tried to reason with her. “You must be tired yourself. You should get some rest.”

“Nonsense, my Lord! As long as we dwell under the same roof as that witch and her pet devil we must remain vigilant! Who knows what foul scheme they are hatching right this very instant?”

Given how tired Beatrice looked, I imagine the only scheme she is hatching is in her dreams.

“And then there is that slaver and the traitor! What shenanigans might they be up to?”, Sanakia mused.

“W-wait a minute. I get the slaver but who is the traitor?”

“The girl who calls herself Fisti. Did she not try to hoodwinkle you into believing losing against that Sylphid would not be so bad? What is that if not a traitor? And don’t even get me started on that suspicious maid!” The Sexy-Knight huffed. “We are surrounded by nefarious individuals!”

“Fist girl fine”, Aiju mumbled half asleep. “Beat her already. Gonna beat you next but...tired...”

What could I do but sigh? “Do you have a problem with Aiju as well?”

Sanakia shook her head. “As a fellow Galmon I believe her to be trustworthy. She does have a peculiar interest in your seed though…”

I couldn't help but groan. I like to think I’m already pretty paranoid but this was excessive. “Sanakia, I need you to relax. The girls are good...well, half of them are good. Please try to get along with them.”

“I understand, my Lord.” The girl knight smiled. “Your child like innocence prevents you from seeing the darkness in all creatures. It is this purity in you that I wish to protect above all else.”

...what?

“Do not worry! Let me handle the wicked, so that you may wander the world blissfully unaware like a newborn infant still unable to discern right from wrong.”

…

She’s...not mocking me. No, that genuine expression on her face means she’s serious. Sanakia genuinely thinks she’s praising me.

I can’t even punish her like this!

Aiju let out a loud yawn in protest as she hugged my entire body tightly. “Tired...tell armor girl to be silent…”

An excellent idea.

It did appear to have the intended effect. Taking a deep breath to compose herself Sanakia nodded. “I will wake you tomorrow at first light. Good night, my lord. May your rest be sleepful.”

And that seemed to be the end of the discussion. I’m still not too keen on having Sanakia stay guard for the entire night but I found myself too tired to argue. And this spinning bed was strangely relaxing. Hearing Aiju's soft breathing, I soon drifted off myself.