Keeping Quiet Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 3: Countess Tiana's Confession Part 2

　Tiana Lintner was speechless at the unimaginable sight she saw through the doorway.

　Outrageous acts were taking place beyond the corner of her eye. Dino Turner, her only friend at the academy who was not bothered by her aristocratic status, was having sexual intercourse with Kay Brennan, a hero who was in a relationship with her friend.

「...... Ugh, I...... see......」

　It was beyond the girl's comprehension, as she had no idea that the men were having a sexual relationship with each other.

　She forgets to kill her breath and watches the scene unfold before her.

　Of course, she has feelings of being dirty, and she doesn't want to admit that they have a same-sex sexual relationship. But more than that, she was shocked to see boys who were so absorbed in the act that she could only think of them as lovers, indulging in a sordid relationship without even noticing that she was peeping at them.

(Most of all―I envy him.)

　I envied Kay-sama as Dino hugged him from behind.

　He moaned like a little girl, his charming voice glazed over as he sought Dino. Their relationship was also a longing that Tiana had kept in her heart.

　Tiana had been in love with Dino for a long time. As the daughter of a countess, she is one of the best in the school at recovery and logistical support magic, and while everyone had put up a few walls against her, Dino was the only one who showed no restraint in his attitude toward her.

　At first, she thought he was a rude man, but at the same time, it was refreshing. She found that she could quarrel with him verbally without hesitation, and they built a relationship as friends.

　It was only a matter of time before Tiana fell in love with Dino, who was able to treat her as she really was.

　However, because of their overly easy-going relationship, she is unable to express her feelings openly.

　It was a very clumsy way of showing her fondness for the hero, whom the love of her life sees as his rival, to create an opportunity to quarrel with Dino.

　Although she was not honest and clumsy, she was still fond of Dino.

　Unlike the other students who kept their distance from Dino, who was foolish enough to challenge the hero who was the hope of mankind, Tiana healed him when he was hurt and sometimes gave him a pep talk.

　She had a maiden's heart in wanting him to realize her feelings by having more contact with him, but she did not want that much from the boy who was crazy about the hero. It would have been nice if he had noticed the love she was harboring for him.

(......I never would have guessed that Dino was into the hero on the physical side as well―I can't believe it)

　Still, in the corner of her eye, she sees Dino shaking his hips in a pleasing manner and Kay, the hero, panting like a little girl. Tiana was getting angry at the two of them for having such an adulterous relationship after seeing them as rivals for so long.

　She may not have been honest with him, but she had always supported him and felt betrayed.

　Even though that alone was unforgivable, she heard the word "keep mouth shut" coming out of the mouth of the small boy, whose body was shaking with pleasure as his hips were slammed against him.

(Dino was threatening Kay-sama?)

　Tiana took it at its word.

　They seem to be in a consensual relationship, but if there is a possibility that Kay is offering his body to keep his mouth shut, it is a big deal.

(Is Dino, who has a weakness for Kay-sama, taking out his stress as a sexual desire because he can't win the duel? But ...... that's very unlikely)

　Despite her doubts, the girl thought that Dino was using Kay as an outlet for his threats and desires, solely for his own heart.

　Kay, who is small and slender to begin with, has the appearance of a girl, and even if he is described as a boyish girl, she does not recognize him at the first meeting. Taking advantage of his weakness with such appearance, he indulges in perverse acts.

(That's right, that must be it!)

　Tiana's uncontrollable emotions turned into anger, which she directed at Dino.

　However, she could not help but feel even stronger jealousy and envy toward Kay.

(If you wanted to vent your desires, you could have asked for me and I would have complied...)

「If I don't make them stop ...... I must get them both back on the right path, no matter what it takes. ......」

　Somewhere along the way, a sense of duty had developed in Tiana's heart to hide her anger, jealousy, and envy. And the girl was determined to follow those feelings and take action.

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　As soon as Kate returned to the school, Dino had an act with her that day in an empty classroom after school and unleashed his sperm three times. Not satisfied with that, she sneaked into his room that night and performed bare-thigh with her, spewing out his lust twice, once into her shorts and once into her crack.

　He fell asleep with her small body in his arms, and this morning they greeted each other with a sense of embarrassment.

(......No matter how you look at it, you're overdoing it)

　Although he was appalled by the uncontrolled lower half of his body, Kate's body was comfortable after a long time, and it was more than enough to drown him. Her young physique still smelled sweet, and her small, puffy breasts, which she was concerned about, were sensitive enough to bring her to a small climax just by caressing them.

　Even though he had been having relations with Akira for the four days that Kate was away, the adolescent boy's desires knew no bounds.

　There are two girls with whom he has a relationship, not his girlfriend, but with whom he has a relationship because he knows their secret. Although they keep their last line of defense by avoiding kissing and sexual intercourse, he has had so many physical encounters with them that this is no excuse.

　Kate has not been penetrated, but she has been bare-thigh so many times that he remembers the shape of her pubic cleft through his penis. With Akira, he had inserted his penis into her anus instead of her honey pot.

(I can't say we didn't cross the line anymore, can I?)

　Dino had tasted the girls' bodies so much that he had no excuse.

　Yesterday, because of his indulgence with Kate, he had not been with Akira, but as if to make up for it, she had been waiting for Dino all morning and offered him her anus in the unoccupied locker room.

「That's a promise for me to stay at the academy. You can do what you want with my body anytime you want.」

　Akira, who was ejaculated into the rectum in large quantities, says such things with an ecstatic expression on her face.

(Is it selfish of me to think I find it lonely not being trusted?)

　Dino, who has been in a relationship with both girls, was not afraid to express the loneliness in his heart.

　He could not just continue to drown himself in the girl's body. He must let them know that he is a man who can keep secrets and wants to protect them.

(How can I get them to trust me?)

　Needless to say, the day's combat training, which was conducted with a troubled mind, was a series of failures and blunders.

　Although he knew that it would be foolish to fight in a situation where he was filled with evil thoughts and could not concentrate on the battle, he ended up showing a disgraceful appearance when the sword of magic slipped out of his hand.

　Stunned by his blunder, he was attacked and hit the ground, unable to catch himself. The other students and even the teachers could not hide their surprise at the sight of Kay, the hero, and Akira, the Magic Sword contractor, rushing to Dino, who had fallen flat on his back in the arena.

　Until now, Dino had one-sidedly viewed Kay the hero as a rival. Recently, the students had watched with curiosity as they conversed more and more besides fighting, but they did not expect that he would be the first to run to Dino without hiding his concern.

　The same goes for Akira. It is no secret that Akira sees Dino as a rival, but the relationship is one-sided. Needless to say, they were surprised that even Akira, who has always been taken seriously and has lost many fights, rushed to Dino.

　It was so unusual to see Akira, who would have reprimanded the boy if he blundered, call out his name out of concern for him.

「Oh, no. ...... He's fainted. Hey, Dino. Hey...」

「Brennan, don't be too rough. Let's get him to the infirmary.」

「If that's the case, could you two please prepare a stretcher?」

　Kay called out to the boy who fainted, but he did not respond. Tiana intervened and asked for a stretcher.

　Kate and Akira kicked the ground and disappeared in a flash, only to reappear the next moment with a stretcher in their arms.

　Tiana, who specializes in recovery and logistical support magic, has the knowledge and skills to provide first aid and minimal treatment, if not medical care. Since Tiana had taken care of both of them before, they followed her words and quietly carried the boy to the infirmary.

　The school has a doctor stationed in the infirmary to ensure that students with serious injuries receive the best possible care.

　The doctor who examined Dino diagnosed that he had simply fainted because he had missed his passive stance―a diagnosis that he would no doubt lament later when he learned of it.

　The three were all relieved that nothing serious had happened, and were greatly dismayed that Dino had shown an unusually stupid side.

　It was a mistake that was out of character for a man who had trained many times in combat and had participated in the subjugation of demons.

「Now, I will accompany him, so please return to your classes, Kay-sama and Konoe-san.」

「Errr, would it be bad if I stayed too?」

「I'm worried about him too, and I'd like to be here if I'm allowed. ......」

　Tiana's eyes narrow as they look sincerely concerned about Dino.

　Kay may be worried because he has a physical relationship with Dino, even if he doesn't want to. Once Tiana thought it was typical of a hero who would not hesitate to fight for the sake of many people, but in Tiana's eyes, she saw Kay as if he were a girl who was worried for her lover's safety.

　Akira is the same way. Despite his usual complaints about Dino's slovenly appearance, he was not calm, perhaps because he was worried about Dino. Combined with his shiny black hair, too long for a boy, his concern for Dino made him look like a woman for a moment, and Tiana rubbed her eyes involuntarily.

(This won't do. ...... Am I tired that the two of them look like girls?)

　It was unexpected to see them so concerned about Dino, as they had minimized their interactions with others until now. Especially seeing Akira's anxious look, Tiana had an unfounded suspicion that, like Kay, Akira was involved in a physical relationship with Dino.

(That can't be true, can it? There is no way that Konoe-san would do something like that with Dino quietly.)

　She tells herself that he is different and smiles to reassure them both.

「If you two don't come back from the infirmary together, the other students will think it's a big deal. Besides, I am close to Dino, so I can scold him without hesitation. He has been somewhat unfocused lately, so I will remind him to avoid this in the future, so don't worry.」

「...... If you say so.」

「Okay, I understand. I'll leave Dino to you.」

　Kay looks slightly dissatisfied, and Akira pretends to think a little before leaving the infirmary, leaving Tiana in charge.

「...... I didn't expect this to happen, but this is an opportunity. When Dino wakes up, let's question him. And I must make him realize that he is wrong.」

　She is elated at the early opportunity to question the affair with Kay that she witnessed yesterday, but her flaming determination quickly fades.

　Since the doctor is away, so it is just the unconscious Dino and Tiana in the infirmary. The girl swishes her blonde hair around and gently places her hand on the boy's cheek, confirming once again that they are alone.

「Please don't make me worry you too much.」

　In her heart, she was angry. She wanted to smack Dino, who was indulging in a same-sex affair without realizing her feelings. But when she saw the boy sleeping on the bed, her anger mysteriously subsided.

　Because the boy was unconscious, the girl was unconsciously honest.

　Turning her compassionate eyes to Dino, she continues to gently wait for him to wake up. Tiana watched the sleeping face of the boy she was in love with, never leaving his side. She never tired of watching him until Dino regained consciousness.

(―What should I tell him when he wakes up?)

　Should she surprise him with her secret, or should she be honest and say she was worried about him ― She enjoyed the time she spent thinking about it a little.

　The girl kept waiting, hoping for the boy to wake up soon and see the boy as usual.

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　When he woke up, Dino smelled the familiar disinfectant.

　Dino recalls that he had blundered in combat training and fainted, and he is depressed that he has made so many mistakes in the past few days that he didn't have to make.

(......What am I doing?)

「So you finally woke up. It's all night now.」

「...... Tiana?」

　Right next to the bed was Tiana, who was sitting on a simple chair with a book open.

　She is dressed in her white uniform as usual, with black tights on the lower half of her body to minimize skin exposure. Her blonde hair was well groomed and her large blue eyes were peering at him with concern.

　The bridge of her nose and lips are well-shaped, and Tiana, a beautiful girl, to say the least, is so beautiful that he could be mistaken for a doll if she were silent.

「How are you feeling?」

　The voice from well-defined lips is high-pitched but well audible.

「It's okay. It's no big deal.」

「It was a mistake that wasn't like you. I was worried, but Kay-sama and Konoe-san were also surprisingly concerned.」

「...... I see.」

「Is that all?」

「Huh?」

　Finally, Dino noticed that she was acting differently than usual.

　Tiana, the bickering friend that Dino knows, would have at least said something sarcastic with a sigh here and there. But all she said was that she was grumpy and concerned.

「Is there anything you should say to me?」

「Err, thank you for keeping me company?」

　If you look out the window of the infirmary, you can see that it is already dark. To think that it has been several hours since he passed out in class this afternoon means that she has been by his side for a long time. He thanked her honestly out of apology, but the girl's expression grew grim.

「Why do you look so grumpy?」

「Of course it's Dino's fault.」

「My fault?」

(I have no idea what she's talking about... but if I told her, she would definitely get angry.)

　Dino has known her for a long time, but this is the first time he has seen her look like she's about to get angry, but he can't think of what he has done.

　He tried desperately to think of an answer, but he can't find one, so he raised his upper body to apologize.

「You see...」

「No need to apologize. I don't need an apology when Dino himself doesn't know what he's doing wrong.」

　He kept his mouth shut in the face of such a reasonable opinion.

　Tiana sighs in sorrow at Dino. Then, she decides...

「I know Dino's secret.」

　She said quietly.

「My secret?」

「Yes. I know your secret. And I'm angry about it.」

　Dino has no recollection of having any secrets that would make Tiana angry.

「I don't know if you were trying to be evasive or if you simply don't believe that I know about it, so let me restate it plainly. You guys secret.」

「―!」

　Tiana definitely said, you guys. In other words, it's not just Dino. There are only so many secrets that Dino has held recently. But the secrets are too big to be known.

(Don't tell me―did she find out about Kate or Akira?)

「When I first saw it, I doubted my own eyes. I had no idea you two had that kind of relationship. ......」

「You see ...... Tiana.」

「What is it?」

「Which one are you talking about?」

「...... Which is ― Don't tell me there are two people who are related to you!?」

　――Slaaaaapppp!!!

「――Uughh!」

　Dino was slapped on the cheek as hard as she could with an angry voice.

　Even though she is a daughter of a noble family and specializes in logistical support and recovery magic, Tiana has received combat training as long as she has been on the battlefield, and her slap was so painful that it brought tears to his eyes.

「What I saw was the relationship between you and Kay-sama」

　Although relieved that Akira is not known, the situation is serious.

(I can't believe I was so preoccupied with Kate that I didn't notice Tiana. It's a big blunder! But Kate's secret has to be kept quiet!)

「I must confess, I misjudge Dino.」

「I know. I don't make excuses.」

「Yes, and I don't want you to. It sucks.」

　He was sweetly met with eyes that said she had misjudged him wholeheartedly.

　It was none other than Dino himself who could not refuse Kate and the others who were serving him under the guise of keeping his mouths shut out of fear that their secret was known.

「I just noticed that the other person who is related to Dino is Konoe-san, judging from his panic when you fainted.」

「......」

「I'll take your silence as an affirmation.」

　Haaaah, Tiana let out a grand sigh.

「I don't want to say unnecessary things if you are of the same sex, but if you are compatible with each other. But with Kay-sama, it is unforgivable that you have some kind of his weakness and is forcing him to have a relationship with you to keep your mouth shut!」

「...... Hmmm?」

　Her words were that Dino was threatening Kay and forcing Kay into a relationship.

　Her misunderstanding is understandable, as both Kate and Akira often say you keep your mouths shut during the act. But now she said they were of the same sex.

(Doesn't she realize that Kate is a girl?)

　A chill ran down his spine.

「Wait! Please, I know I said I wouldn't make excuses, but let me explain!」

「They would both be the same! I don't want to hear it!」

「No, really, please, listen to me!」

　Dino was greatly flustered. There is no excuse for this because it is true that he is being served to keep his mouth shut. If she is right and says that he is forcing a relationship on Kay by taking advantage of his weakness, that's all there is to it.

(But to be thought of as forcing boys to have physical relations with me, you've got to be kidding me!)

　While it is a relief that the secret of the girl dressed as a man has not been revealed, this would make Dino just a pervert who has been groping the boys. He wanted to avoid that.

(I had to clear up the misunderstanding: ...... But if I explained, she would know what happened between us!)

　He made a promise to Kate. He promised Kate that he would not reveal her secret to anyone. He wants to protect it if he can.

　He tried to think of a solution, but nothing came to mind. If the witness had been a third party other than Tiana, he would have kept their mouth shut, even by force, but there was no way he could do such a thing.

　If Kate's secret was known, Akira's secret could be passed on in the same way. Kate's position as a hero would be in jeopardy, and Akira would have to leave the school.

(―It's getting troublesome because she heard the word "hush-mouth" halfway through!)

　Although Tiana had seen the affair, the situation was complicated by the fact that she mistakenly thought it was between two men.

　He had to make the ultimate choice: should he plead his case or should he be hated by Tiana as a perverted man for the sake of the girls dressed in men's clothes?

「That's enough.」

　But while Dino was conflicted, the opportunity to plead his case was lost.

　Dino, who was born in a lower town, and Tiana, a noblewoman, do not originally form a friendship. However, they were comfortable with each other and could be themselves even when they quarreled.

　Needless to say, they were aware that they were valuable to each other.

(It's sad to think that this relationship is coming to an end.)

　He deserved it and he understand her anger. He has heard that she was raised strictly as a daughter of a noble family, so if Dino was supposed to have forced her to be physical with him regardless of her gender, she must have despised him.

　Since there can be no lame excuses or excuses, Dino has to take her feelings in stride.

　As he fearfully turned toward the girl, he could see in her blue eyes a strong will, as if she had made up her mind.

　Will she shout abuse at him, or will she leave without even a word? Either way, things will be hard for Dino.

　Not even given time to prepare himself, the girl's lips move.

「I have made up my mind. The reason you try to be insolent with men is because you don't know the goodness of women!」

「...... Come again?」

「I will―show you that a woman's body is more wonderful than a man's!」

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