Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world-Chapter 424: A safer place...

"And the winner is... BRANDON KAEL!"

Cheers crashed together, and the audience erupted as the match ended.

Brandon let out a slow breath, and a small smile curved at the corner of his lips.

The two girls he had just defeated were still on the ground, propped on their elbows while panting heavily.

Brandon extended a hand to the first girl without hesitation.

"Good fight,"

She blinked, then laughed under her breath before taking it. "You’re ridiculous," she muttered, but there was no bitterness in it as he pulled her smoothly to her feet.

He offered the same hand to the second, steadying her when she swayed, making sure both were upright before stepping back.

They exchanged a glance, then gave him shallow bows.

After that, he stepped out of the arena with the cheering crowd behind him.

Elena quickly followed him and hopped onto his back with a laugh "Brandon, another win."

Brandon reacted on instinct, catching her thighs as her legs wrapped around his waist, her weight settling comfortably against him.

He chuckled, adjusting his grip to keep her steady as she ruffled his hair "You were amazing out there. Did you see their faces when you broke through that combo?"

"Hahaha..."

They moved down the corridor together, and Elena leaned forward on his back, resting her chin atop his head. "At this speed, I think you’ll easily win the second-year’s tournament too."

"Yeah, surely."

Turning slightly so she could see his face, Brandon spoke again "By the way, Elena you are free after this, right?"

She blinked, then tilted her head and asked, "Hm? Are we going on a date?"

With a wry smile, he replied "No, for a while, can you stay at my house?"

Huh? Elena’s brows shot up and she leaned back on his shoulders, tightening her arms around his neck as she stared down at him.

"That’s really lewd, you know that? I’m not even your girlfriend, and you’re asking me to come stay at your place?"

"Well... I don’t really mind doing lewd doings with you, I guess."

Brandon shook his head helplessly, hearing her tease. He was just worried that Maevbrith might target Elena when she is in the Academy dorms.

He knows that the Academy is a safe place, but if she goes to Solvyrn city, the same thing might happen again.

"I will explain to you later. Just come with me."

She grinned, "Hoh... Forcibly asking a young woman to visit your place? You could at least be honest and say you have perverted thoughts."

He couldn’t help but chuckle "You idiot."

Poking his cheek, she replied "Imagine someone finds out that I am staying at your place. There are already rumors across the academy that we are dating, and they are even shipping us..."

"I heard two first-years arguing about whether we’re ’slow-burn’ or ’secretly together.’"

"Haa, it would be a disaster."

He frowned slightly and looked at her "Are you concerned about the rumors, if you want-"

With a shake of her head, she replied with a smile "Nah, not really. Who cares what others have to say?"

Brandon blinked slightly, but then he realised ’Yeah, she has always been a carefree and hyperactive girl.’

She caught his stare and tilted her head. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"...Nothing,"

---

"And so, that’s why Elena would be staying here for a bit."

Sitting on the couch, Elize and Florence looked at the young girl in front of them, whom Brandon just introduced.

Elena bowed her head and spoke with a bright smile "It’s such an honor to meet a legend like you, Miss Elize, and also Miss Florence."

Elize showed a small smile and nodded her head.

"Brandon, are you back?"

At this time, they heard Eira’s voice from the stairs as she walked down casually until her eyes landed on the girl standing in the living room.

Her eyes widened in shock "Wait... Oh my god, Elenaaa!"

In the next instant, Eira rushed forward, straight into Elena, and wrapped her in a tight hug.

"When did you get here?" Eira exclaimed. "Why didn’t you tell me? How come you’re here?!"

Elena laughed, caught off guard, but returned the hug without hesitation.

With a wry smile, she lifted one hand and pointed her thumb back toward Brandon."Your boyfriend brought me here."

Eira glanced at Brandon, and with a quick nod, he replied "It’s better for her to stay here safely, considering the current situation."

Upon hearing this, Eira realized, but Elena was even more confused "What is happening? You brought me here without any explanation... is something fishy going on?"

He glanced at her and chuckled "Don’t worry, Eira will explain everything. Eira, take her to your room." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Ok, ok," Eira replied, already reaching for Elena’s wrist. "Come on. I’ll fill you in."

Elena let herself be pulled along, still glancing back over her shoulder. "You better not be lying to me. I swear, if this turns out to be some weird prank-"

As the two girls headed upstairs, Brandon exhaled and sat on Florence’s lap.

She gently wrapped her arms around his waist before pressing a kiss to his cheek.

---

Meanwhile, upstairs in her room, Elena was sitting on the bed while Eira was standing in front of her recounting what happened.

"After that, while Sister Dhayun and I were in Solvyrn City, we were kidnapped."

Elena stiffened. "Kidnapped?"

Eira gave a nod "It wasn’t long. We were rescued quickly. And we still haven’t found Maevrith’s location who tried to kidnap us."

"That’s why Brandon brought you here."

Elena stared at her, mouth slightly open. For a few seconds, no words came out at all. Then she blinked, the pieces finally snapping together.

"...I see," she murmured.

Her gaze dropped to her hands resting on the bed, fingers slowly curling and uncurling.

After a moment, she lifted her head again in confusion.

"But wait," she said, her brows knitting together. "Why would Brandon bring ’me’ here? I don’t think they’d go after me."

Eira shook her head gently "She might target any of Brandon’s loved ones, so she could blackmail him."

Elena froze.

"And since you’re very close to him," Eira continued, "he brought you here to keep you safe."

"H-huh?"

Elena’s eyes widened, her breath catching just a little.

W-W-Waht?

Heat crept up her neck as a faint blush spread across her cheeks.

’Brandon’s... loved ones?’

Her thoughts scrambled all at once.

’Me?’

She opened her mouth, then closed it again, suddenly unsure what she was even supposed to say.

Her heart thumped awkwardly against her ribs.

"I-I mean," Elena stammered, looking away quickly, one hand coming up to rub her cheek. "That’s... isn’t that kind of an exaggeration?"

Hm? Eira was puzzled to hear this "What do you mean?"

Her gaze quivered, fingers tightening slightly against her sleeve before she turned her face away "Never mind."

Eira smiled and walked to the closet "You can use my clothes if you want; there are also Sister Dhayun, Sister Jiyeon, and Sister Yve’s clothes."

Hearing this, Elena was takenaback "They are all here? Also, who is Sister Jiyeon?"

-_- Eira smiled dryly, scratching her neck "Umm... they are also our close... friends."

Elena stared at her as her eyes narrowed slightly "...That pause was suspicious."

Eira laughed nervously. "W-What pause?"

Seeing this, Elena narrowed her eyes "Eira."

"...Okay, fine," Eira sighed, shoulders slumping slightly. "They’re close friends. Very close. Living-here close."

Elena slowly leaned back, planting her hands on the bed as realization dawned on her face.

"...Your boyfriend," she said slowly, "is living with this many women?"

Eira nodded once, "Mm."

Elena stared at the ceiling in wonder "...Wow."

She sat there for a moment, brain clearly rebooting, then let out a short laugh. "And here I was teasing him for being lewd."

Eira smiled faintly, walking back over. "He’s actually very serious about everyone’s safety. That’s why you’re here."

"...I see."