Chapter 14: Chapter 13: Freyja’s Domain!
"Alright you little brat, you can drop the act. I know you're more mature than you've been leading everyone to believe. Inari filled me in before you arrived."
Leon nodded quietly as she stood, rotating him to her hip and made her way to her section of the palace grounds.
He knew when the time for mischief had passed. Freyja's domain in the palace held her living quarters along with those of her retainers.
It was also located directly adjacent to the Valkyrie training school, of which Freyja reigned as headmistress.
"You'll be living with me for most of your stay here." She began, making her way down to the main palace entrance.
"Your schedule will consist of meditation in the early mornings within the grove of Barri to attune yourself to nature's energy. After dawn, you'll join the Valkyrie hopefuls in combat drills for the remainder of the morning." The pair passed through the grand doorway.
"Following lunch, you'll spend the rest of your day with a mix of traditional mortal schooling and runic magic. Once you've successfully attuned to nature, the meditation will transition to manipulation and control exercises, with the study of Touki during your combat practice." Leon nodded in acknowledgment.
"You'll be waking up at six every morning and running to the grove. It's located just over there." She pointed off to the left to a wooded area on the far end of the walls behind the palace.
"In the middle of the copse is a space with an altar. It is a sacred place for us and will help you attune at a faster rate. You understand so far?" Leon nodded
"Yes, ma'am." Freyja nodded this time.
"Good, I appreciate a respectful man."
The pair finally reached her home and she set him down, holding his hand as they walked through the doors of the mansion. A maid immediately came forward to attend to her mistress.
"Veski, this is Leon. He will be living with me from now on and attending school beginning tomorrow. Could you please see to his uniforms? He will need several sets of clothes as well. Undergarments, casual, activity, and formal." Veski bowed and immediately went to work.
"Yes, mistress. I will have them delivered to his room before the end of the day."
"Ah, Veski, have them delivered to my room." Freyja corrected as the maid turned to depart.
"I need to be able to keep an eye on our resident Yako, after all." A glimmer of mirth and mischief swirled within the goddess' eyes as Leon looked on mortified as his potential nighttime freedom disappeared.
"Don't worry, little Leon. I assure you, living with me will have more pros than cons." A giggle disguised a malicious chuckle as her eyes twinkled.
Leon knew he had come too far at this point to back out, plus she would inevitably catch him if he tried to run.
The night may be restricted for now, but there would surely be periods he had to himself.
Sexual deviancy and violence were both off the table, so mischief and pranks would have to be his staple to keep his Yako impulses in line.
Freyja led him up a staircase to the landing of the second floor, down a hallway, they took two turns at the end of each corridor, passing a few doors which Freyja pointed out before finally making it to the back of the house.
They passed, in order, her personal study attached to the landing, an access to her personal library, and a guest bathroom across from a guest bedroom.
A single door was placed at the center of the last hall which led to the goddess' personal quarters.
She unlocked the door, leading him inside by the hand and locking the door behind them as he shed his sandals by the entrance.
The room was tastefully decorated, a living or receiving area with an appropriately arrayed seating arrangement surrounding a massive television spread across the right wall.
A coffee table sat perched between the seats and couches, the entertainment system set within.
A small attached kitchen at the back left corner of the room told Leon she was unafraid of cooking her own meals despite having staff available to do it for her, an independent woman through and through.
She was the queen of the Vanir after all, having sacrificed herself for peace with the Aesir. It made sense that a woman of her caliber knew more than just her mortally designated domains.
Two doors led off to opposite sides, the one on the right leading to what appeared to be a practice room while the one on the left opened into her bedroom.
Another tastefully decorated area, Freyja apparently enjoyed the lighter shades of green mixed with darker accents.
The bed was massive and covered in soft pillows and bedding. Leon nodded in appreciation, Freyja smirking at his response as she tugged him towards the bathroom.
The door opened into what Leon could only describe as a personal spa.
The bathtub was practically a small pool and the glass encased shower held enough space for six to eight people comfortably.
Heated stone tile kept his bare feet comfortable as he gaped at the room.
"A woman after my own heart…" Leon muttered under his breath. Freyja smirked, hearing his words regardless.
"We'll get you cleaned up first. Once Veski returns with your new outfits I'll take you over to the academy to introduce you to the staff. You'll start tomorrow."
Leon nodded in response, Freyja tugging him out of his kimono with little effort and no resistance.
He was soon after treated to a buffet of flesh as she stripped herself.
Truly, the universe of unnaturally perky boobs. He was completely unsure if he was actually in heaven or not at the moment.