I was raised in the simulator, and I’m really not a bad woman in Ark!

The girl instinctively wants to stretch.

But before stretching, Ikaros saw the black-haired girl lying on the side of his bed, breathing softly.

The broken string's memory came back online at this moment, allowing Ikaros to recall the details before he fell asleep, and also made Ikaros realize that the girl in front of him had been waiting for him for at least more than five hours.

And it is very likely that it will be the kind of waiting that never leaves.

Arturo even accidentally fell asleep next to him.

This made Ekalos feel touched, but also helpless.

But more of it is warmth and happiness.

After all, it was because of my accident that I delayed the appointment we had made in advance to go shopping and buy some skin care equipment.

But in the end, it was Arturo who was waiting for him all the time.

Having such a friend, Ikaros, who had awakened the memories of his past life, might not have felt anything before, but now he really felt happy from the bottom of his heart.

And I have to say that Arturo looks very good when he is asleep. He is indeed worthy of being a figure who can attract many doctors and scholars even though he is hugely controversial.

If I were myself in my previous life, seeing a beautiful girl like this, I would probably stare at her and try my best to make her gay, right?

Fortunately, I am not a lesbian in this life.

Looking at Arturo's profile as he slept, Ekalos recalled a lot of information about Arturo, and couldn't help but instinctively think about what he might have done in his previous life.

Finally, I can't help but be thankful for my current purity.

However, after making sure that Arturo was sleeping, Ikaros no longer paid too much attention to his sleeping friend, and instead began to study the enhancement of his Originium skills brought by his talent.

Soon, the girl was shocked.

The reason for being surprised was very simple. The Originium technique that he had been using with great effort to avoid the further infection was now easily available to him, and the degree of infection would hardly change.

Even the Originium crystals on the inside of his thighs became much more peaceful, making Ekaros feel that this simulation was worth it just for this reward!

Then, it’s time to strengthen my Originium skills…

It has to be said that this enhancement also gave Ekaros a big surprise.

Although it is not as convenient as using it in the simulator, it has greatly enhanced my strength.

At least the 'dream' that I originally used to be able to only create a momentary dream and suppress people's inner desires can now affect other people's five senses after casting the spell!

Wouldn't my fighting power increase drastically now? !

It seems that the reward for the simulation is quite good. I should simulate it again next week!

After taking stock of his condition, Ikaros nodded with satisfaction, but suddenly he felt an itchy nose and wanted to sneeze.

Then I looked at the time again and found that it was almost noon.

Although I was quite confident in my ability to keep warm, Rutland in September was not as warm as I had imagined.

At least, that's what Ikaros thought as he got out of bed quietly.

Feeling his skin exposed to the slightly cold air, Ikaros wanted to put on his clothes first.

But when Icarus thought of Arturo, he subconsciously turned around and looked at the girl who was sleeping beside his bed.

If you don't take care of it, you might get cold in this weather...

I can't help but feel a little worried.

Icarus sighed slightly, and without opening his own closet first, he walked to Arturo with his bare white feet.

He gently picked up the other person's light body and placed her on the bed, carefully took off her little rabbit slippers, and finally covered her in his warm little quilt.

In this way, Ekalos smiled with relief and satisfaction as he looked at Arturo, who was sleeping in his quilt with his pillow on his head. He turned his back to Arturo and took off his nightgown without any embarrassment, revealing large areas of snow-white skin, and began to put on his clothes.

Then, as she had done many times in the past, Ikaros put on a white dress and stockings, and skillfully went to the kitchen on the first floor to prepare lunch for them.

Although I missed the shopping in the morning because of my own reasons.

But we must not neglect the charity performance at the nursing home with Arturo in the afternoon.

Icarus knows that every performance is important and precious to Arturo.

So she would never allow herself to hold Arturo back.

They should support each other and move forward, whether in the past, present or future.

Chapter 24: Ekaros: Be friends with Tutu for life

At noon, after waking up Arturo and enjoying a classic Lateran lunch together.

Ikaros hummed a light melody in the warm afternoon sunlight and virtuously washed the plates and knives and forks used by the two of them for their meal.

After doing all this, Ikaros wiped the water stains on his hands, took off his apron with ease, raised his hands slightly to hang it on the hook, and walked out of the kitchen.

The first thing I saw was Arturo tuning his cello in the living room.

"When do we leave?"

Looking at Arturo tuning the cello in the living room, Ekalos, who had just walked out of the kitchen, glanced at the clock hanging on the wall and asked casually.

"It will probably be half an hour later. The nursing home is not far from where we live, so we have plenty of time to prepare."

After hearing what Icarus said, Arturo paused in adjusting the tone of the cello, estimated the time, informed Icarus, and then continued to adjust his instrument.

Her movements were focused and professional. Her skillful movements and calm expression did not make her look like a sixteen-year-old girl. Instead, she looked like a great artist who had been famous for a long time and had experienced countless performances.

Sometimes people really have to admit the gap caused by talent.

In just less than four years, Ekalos witnessed Arturo's growth from a beginner who had just learned the cello and whose hand shape was not even standard to a level that Ekalos could not evaluate at a terrifying speed.

At least in Lateran, Icarus felt that it would be impossible for him to find another cello player of Arturo's level.

This is true even when Arturo's Originium technique is thrown in.

"By the way, how is Mother Luciana doing recently? I remember she just came back from Kazdel some time ago. Should the injury on her leg be okay?"

She took out her own short high heels and Arturo's black high heels from the shoe cabinet in the entrance.

Icarus put on himself first, then brought the black high heels to Arturo. Thinking of the black-haired beauty who had given him a new life, there was a hint of worry in his tone.

"…Don't worry, mother is fine. Besides, pursuing one's own wishes requires the courage to bear the price. Since mother has chosen this path, I will always support her."

Arturo was silent for a moment. Although there was a trace of worry and fear in his eyes, they were quickly suppressed by the girl's determination, and he smiled at Ekalos again.

She was indeed frightened when she saw her mother in the hospital, and she was worried that if this continued, she might lose her mother forever one day.

But thinking of his mother's gentle eyes and comforting words, Arturo knew that he could not stop his mother.

Because that was her mother's wish, Arturo, who had felt the evil brought about by that wish, could not stop her mother, so she could only support her mother and keep convincing herself that no matter what happened, her mother must be happy.

"Ah...it seems that Mother Luciana is injured again. No wonder she hasn't come to see me recently. But she should still be receiving treatment at the old place, right? After the performance today, let's go see her on the way."

Hearing Arturo's words, Icarus sighed, understood what he meant, and silently removed the family dinner from his schedule.

That's right. Considering how much Luciana's mother cares about me, it would be impossible for her not to come to see me if she was fine after returning from the battlefield.

It would make sense if he was injured on the battlefield.

To be honest, she understood Arturo's choice, but she didn't want to hear the news of Luciana's death one day...

So I'd better secretly buy some insurance for Luciana's mother.

"...Okay, it just so happens that mother misses you too. After we finish the performance today, let's go visit her together."

Arturo looked at Icarus, who had already made a plan and did not refuse, and he felt relieved.

Although her mother had specifically told her not to tell Ekaros about her injury before she came to see him, it would not matter if Ekaros guessed it himself, right?

She still knew that her mother loved Ikaros very much.

I vaguely remember that when Ikaros resolutely moved out of his home, his mother flew back to Rutland overnight carrying a lander and crying, not wanting Ikaros to leave...

My father was also very embarrassed. He didn't smoke or drink, but he spent the whole day in a decadent state in his small room.

I was able to take it easy, so I just accidentally took Federico to my room and broke more than a dozen strings in one day.

...Well, okay, I was indeed a little anxious at that time.

Federico was calm, and only set up some trip ropes on Ekalos's way out...

However, Arturo felt much better after learning that Icarus lived near his home.

Now, Arturo has become accustomed to visiting, and compared to meeting each other every day at home, this slightly distant way of getting along has a different flavor.

So, she accepted the current situation.

Arturo's thoughts wandered unconsciously and he became slightly distracted.

Ekalos looked at Arturo, who was obviously distracted, and then looked at the clock, on which five minutes had disappeared without him noticing.

She leaned over and grabbed Arturo's calf wrapped in black silk stockings with one hand, gently lifted it up, exposing Arturo's delicate little feet to the air.

The little feet wrapped in black stockings are delicate and soft, as if they were suddenly exposed to the air from the warmth of the cotton slippers. The slender and soft arch of the foot unconsciously tightens slightly, and the round and well-proportioned toes huddle together, smart and beautiful, complementing the overall graceful curve, as beautiful as a work of art.

But faced with this beautiful scenery, Ekalos just took a look and then skillfully and smoothly stuffed it into his black high-heeled shoes.

Then he calmly caressed Arturo's warm and soft calf wrapped in black silk in his hand.

After making sure that Arturo had not gained weight, Ekalos put down the calf on this side and reached out his hand to Arturo's other calf.

"Wait...wait, Ekaros, what are you doing?"

But before Icarus's sinful little hand could grab Arturo's other calf, Arturo's slightly excited and nervous voice rang in her ears.

Is this shy?

Icarus thought in a strange way, but recalled the past mornings when he pretended to sleep and successfully attacked Arturo...

Well... maybe, it seems, Arturo is indeed shy.

But it should be more of shame and annoyance, after all, touching the other person's body without consent.

Come to think of it, after all, Arturo is already sixteen, and we can no longer get along like we used to...

Alas, it’s somewhat regrettable.

"Sorry, I thought you were tuning your music, so I was going to help you put on your shoes, Arturo. I won't do that again."

"No, I...I didn't mean that, it's just..."

"Just what?"

"…No, nothing. Please help me put on the other shoe, Ikaros."

"it is good."

Not quite understanding what Arturo meant, and looking at Arturo who turned his face away, Icarus simply thought that the other party did not want to embarrass him because they had been together for many years.

So after putting on Arturo's high heels, feeling the softness and residual warmth on his hands, Ekalos inexplicably felt a sense of regret and loss in his heart.

If nothing unexpected happens, she will never do such a thing again.

Naturally, I can't experience such a touch and softness...

I feel inexplicably sad.

But there is no way. After experiencing a simulation and awakening the memories of my past life, I can no longer be as ignorant as I used to be.

She cherishes Arturo as a friend and doesn't want to gradually lose her in the future because of inappropriate behavior.

Therefore, she no longer dared to get along with Arturo as recklessly as before, and she needed to keep a certain distance in the future.

Although he felt a little unwilling and sad, for the sake of their everlasting friendship, Ikaros could only ignore these small unwillingness and sadness.

——She wants to be friends with Arturo for life.

Arturo was obviously unaware of the misunderstanding caused by his being a little shy and not wanting Icarus to see his face.

Otherwise she would definitely not have turned away so that Ikaros could not see her face.

It’s a pity that Arturo couldn’t possibly know.

Now her face was still slightly red. She turned her head to look at the sunlight coming in through the window, trying to suppress her heartbeat which accelerated due to the contact between Ekalos and her skin.

Although Arturo had actually become accustomed to the occasional intimate contact between him and Ekalos in the morning.

But that was the result of mental preparation.