The Iudex's day off

By Aviartea

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Wriothesley takes it upon himself to investigate the sudden disappearances of melusines when Sigewinne doesn'... More

Chapter 1 - The missing melusine
Chapter 2 - Peculiar Illness
Chapter 3 - A little trick
Chapter 4 - Difficult morning
Chapter 5 - The storm an archon brings
Chapter 6 - Little schemes
Chapter 7 - Found out
Chapter 8 - Behave
Chapter 9 - Warden with a mission
Chapter 10 - Lost control
Chapter 11 - Flustered Dragon
Chapter 12 - Do nothing but sigh
Chapter 13 - Just a name
Chapter 14 - Don't wake up a sleeping dragon
Chapter 15 - Missing something
Chapter 16 - Stupid Pervert
Chapter 17 - Burdens and Responsibilities
Chapter 18 - Angry Head Nurse
Chapter 19 - My Precious Treasures
Chapter 20 - A joke and a cover-up
Chapter 21 - To Meropide we go
Chapter 22 - Sharing an office
Chapter 23 - Left a mark
Chapter 24 - Tea
Chapter 25 - Will you trust me?
Chapter 26 - A Thousand Secrets
Chapter 27 - Special tea
Chapter 28 - Answers (or not)
Chapter 29 - Eyes full of fury
Chapter 30 - Seem to like
Chapter 31 - Poof
Chapter 32 - A Small Problem
Chapter 33 - Neuv
Chapter 34 - Embarrassment ×2
Chapter 35 - Never speak of it again
Chapter 36 - Things better left unheard
Chapter 37 - Things a melusine can see
Chapter 38 - Draconic Instincts
Chapter 39 - That one recording
Chapter 40 - Rumors
Chapter 41 - The start of trouble
Chapter 42 - Why?
Chapter 43 - A father's plight
Chapter 44 - Brewing storms
Chapter 45 - Is that a threat?
Chapter 46 - Easygoing rescue
Chapter 47 - A reckless idiot
Chapter 48 - When the sun shines in Fontaine
Chapter 49 - The elephant in the room
Chapter 50 - A Most Unpleasant Conversation
Chapter 51 - Sorry for everything
Chapter 52 - The truth behind the heartbreak
Chapter 53 - A warning
Chapter 54 - The wrong way to go
Chapter 55 - Uncle
Chapter 56 - Answers
Chapter 57 - Thank you... Goodbye
Chapter 58 - How Love Hurts
Chapter 59 - Not a week of peace
Chapter 60 - His reasons
Chapter 61 - His pain
Chapter 62 - Fury and Ache
Chapter 63 - Then, and now still
Chapter 64 - Habits
Chapter 65 - A choice
Chapter 66 - For me, for you, for the both of us
Chapter 67 - I know
Chapter 68 - Forever
Chapter 69 - Start of peaceful times
Chapter 70 - A deal
Chapter 71 - A bet
Chapter 72 - Talk to me
Chapter 73 - Paperwork
Chapter 74 - Maps
Chapter 75 - The source
Chapter 76 - Neuvillette's Achievement
Chapter 77 - Don't tease the lonely dragon
Chapter 78 - The Duke's Tea Collection
Chapter 79 - Worrisome situation
Chapter 80 - Teasing gone too far
Chapter 81 - Feeling sick
Chapter 82 - Not what I meant!
Chapter 83 - Making plans
Chapter 84 - A Perfect Proposal
Chapter 85 - Doomed to a makeover
Chapter 86 - It's a matter of clothes
Chapter 87 - Fun to tease
Chapter 88 - Jealous and Grumpy
Chapter 89 - Proposal(s)
Chapter 90 - The issue of a wedding
Chapter 91 - Neuvillette
Chapter 92 - Small Crisis
Chapter 93 - Strange interview
Chapter 94 - The negative EQ strikes again!
Chapter 95 - Threats
Chapter 96 - Schemes and Plots
Chapter 97 - Splash
Chapter 98 - Papa
Chapter 99 - A dragon's bottom line
Chapter 100 - Late again
Chapter 101 - Safe and sound
Chapter 102 - Under the sea
Chapter 103 - Children should be children
Chapter 104 - Guns blazing, determined to kill
Chapter 105 - So... Seduction works?
Chapter 106 - The mastermind
Chapter 107 - Before the trial
Chapter 108 - Faults and blame
Chapter 109 - Laughter in the Courtroom
Chapter 110 - Proud parents
Chapter 111 - Recap
Chapter 112 - Gaslighting à la Neuvillette
Chapter 113 - Final Verdict
Chapter 114 - The sweet taste of revenge
Chapter 115 - My precious family
End notes
Side stories and requests
Side Story 2 - Furina, not again!
Side Story 3 - What did I do?!
Short Story 4 - Happy birthday, my sweet child
Announcement
Short Story 5 - A crime punishable by death
Side Story 6 - Someone is flirting with the Duke!
Side Story 7 - A failed surprise
Side Story 8 - Hancuffs prove nothing!
Side Story 9 - About Sigewinne's milkshakes
Side Story 10 - Intrusive Thoughts's day off
Side Story 11 - Can you cheat on your husband with... himself?
Side Story 12 - The Duchess of Meropide
Side Story 13 - A guy with a bow
Guys, I need some help!

Side Story 1 - Now we thank Lord Barbatos

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By Aviartea


The request by Mahamatra_Cyno was the complete opposite of one of my own ideas about having Wrio drunk, so you guys are getting his idea first before mine.

Also!

 Happy birthday to Melusine_Nary and Wint0lf!

 I could have sworn there was one more person who said their birthday was today but I can't for the life of me find their comment so maybe I was hallucinating.

If there was indeed a third person then I'm sorry!

~

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Wriothesley's POV

 "No."

 "Neuvillette-"

 "No."

 "Come on! Just this once!"

 "I will not be consuming alcohol, Furina!" Neuvillette snapped at the archon.

 They have been at this ever since we moved back to Lady Furina's residence after the wedding reception.

 She had pulled out a bottle of wine from her closet, pouring all of us a cup.

 Navia and Clorinde drank it all fine, praising the taste, but before I could try it I was interrupted by Neuvillette and Lady Furina arguing.

 "Come on! You are hundreds of years old! How long do you think you can get away without drinking?! It's your wedding day!"

 "I can- Ugh!"

 The second Neuvillette opened his mouth Lady Furina leaned over, pouring the contents of his cup down his throat.

 "There. That wasn't so bad now, was it-"

 Bang!

 Her words were interrupted by Neuvillette faceplanting on the table.

 ...

 He passed out?

 Just like that?

 From a single cup?

 I slowly put down my cup, taking a step away from it. From the corner of my eye I could see Clorinde and Navia do the same.

 Just what the hell is in that?

 It knocked out a Sovereign with just a single cup.

 I leaned over to Neuvillette, feeling his pulse just to be sure.

 He seemed fine.

 Out cold and his face was completely flushed, but nothing aside from that.

 Having confirmed this, I sent a glare at Lady Furina.

 She laughed awkwardly, reaching for the bottle and quickly reading the label.

 Her face changed colors a few times over before she awkwardly turned the bottle to me.

 "So... Hahaha... It seems I grabbed the wrong bottle... Haha..."

 The label read:

 Congratulations on your appointment as archon! Here, have a drink! Guaranteed to get even an archon drunk!

 Best wishes,

 Barbatos.

 ...

 Lady Furina!

 -

 At least she was kind enough to teleport us back to our place in Meropide. Especially since mere seconds after we entered-

 "Woah!"

 I nearly dropped Neuvillette because of the sudden increase in weight.

 Of course, his tail would pop out.

 At this point, what else can happen?

 I just got through a wedding and now I have a drunk dragon on my hands.

 I somehow managed to carry him to the bedroom, placing him down on the bed.

 Phew.

 Step 1: Take the dragon home.

 Done.

 Now step 2...

 I looked at the... at least three layers of clothing Neuvillette was wearing with a frown.

 For the first time since I saw it, I was annoyed by the elaborate piece of clothing.

 Sigh...

 Let's start from the easy ones.

 I took off his shoes along with the outermost layer of his attire without too much difficulty.

 I reached for his vest next but-

 "Archon!Neuvillette!"

 I was nearly scared to death when I locked eyes with him.

 He's awake?

 "Since when-"

 "Pretty." He muttered.

 "What?"

 "Pretty Wrio."

 And with that, he gave me the brightest and most innocent-looking smile I could have ever imagined.

 Oh god!

 I was going to ask if he had sobered up already but...

 Nope!

 Definitely not sober!

 He was lying on his side looking at me with that bright pair of eyes.

 "Wrio."

 "Yes?"

 "Come here. I want a hug."

 "Neuv-"

 "I want a hug. Now." He repeated firmly.

 Well isn't someone very demanding?

 I chuckled as I sat down on the edge of the bed. Instantly, his arms found their way around my waist, his head resting on my lap.

 And he says I'm pretty.

 He should take a look at himself.

 "Wrio."

 "Yes?"

 "My Wrio."

 "Yes, I am."

 "Hehe." He laughed dumbly as he looked up at me.

 ...

 This is really challenging my self-control.

 "I want a kiss." He said.

 I leaned down, placing a kiss on his lips, only to see his frown when I pulled away.

 "What?"

 What's wrong this time?

 "Not like that." He grumbled.

 "How do you want me to kiss you then, Neuv?"

 His frown deepened and suddenly I found myself flipped around, my back hitting the bed.

 Neuvillette was now towering over me looking down at me with a mix of emotions swirling in his eyes.

 This position is a bit...

 "Neuv dear. You can't just throw people around like that."

 "I am the Dragon Sovereign of Water. I can do as I wish." He declared.

 That look of limitless arrogance that he had right now was simply too...

 It was too cute!

 Ah, my heart!

 "And I'm your mate. Don't I have a say in this?" I pointed out.

 His eyes narrowed as he fell deep in thought, conflict flickering in his eyes. Eventually, he nodded as he seemed to reach his conclusion.

 "Fair enough. Point taken."

 That's it?

 Just like that?

 "Can I kiss you now?" He asked, his voice full of annoyance.

 Pfft!

 "Go right ahead."

 Instead of kissing me, however, his hand went for the buttons of my shirt.

 Hey!

 Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

 Stop right there!

 But it was too late.

 By the time my mind had fully processed what was happening, Neuvillette had already undone all the buttons on my shirt and pulled it apart.

 And then he just stared.

 Started in complete silence without a single word.

 "Neuv, I-"

 "Pretty Wrio. My pretty Wrio." He grinned again.

 I shivered slightly as his finger traced along one of my scars.

 "My body is full of scars, Neuv. What's so pretty about that?" I said, a hint of self-mockery evident in my voice.

 He stopped.

 His hand froze in place as he turned to glare at me.

 "If I said you're pretty then you're pretty. My Wrio is the prettiest!" He declared.

 Neuvillette...

 You...

 "Huh? Wrio? Wrio, why are you crying? Don't cry. You can't cry."

 Was I?

 Pfft!

 I pulled him down into a hug, a chuckle slipping past my lips.

 "Thank you, Neuvillette."

 "Hmm?"

 "But I still think my dragon is the prettiest."

 His tail thumped on the bed with annoyance at my words.

 "My Wrio is the prettiest. I am the Hydro Sovereign. I am in the right."

 "Sure you are."

 "Hmph!"

 Oh how easy it was to fool this drunk dragon.

 His tail started wagging happily as soon as I said those words.

 "Wrio."

 "Yes?"

 "I'm tired."

 "What?"

 "I'm going to sleep now."

 Before I could react he had already slipped out of my embrace, rolling to the empty side of the bed.

 ???

 By the time I turned around, he was already fast asleep.

 ???????

 Hey!

 This is totally unfair!

 You can't just do all that and go to sleep!

 Neuvillette!

 No!

 This is not his fault.

 Lady Furina!

 You will pay for this!

 She sabotaged our wedding night!

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