March 26, 2019 – Typo correction
1. It wouldn’t be strange if Nicola Osuf, the heir to the Osuf Trading Company, plotted to peacefully merge with the Raymond Trading Company by marrying Miuuki. → …to merge…
The morning meal, with a full party of the ‘Princess Harem’ assembled, including Alicia as an observer, was a spectacular sight.
As the proverb “Three women together are a noisy bunch” suggests, it was lively.
Originally, the party members of the ‘Princess Harem’ should have been a group of women described as sheltered maidens by society, but they seem to have become accustomed to their lives as adventurers.
Furthermore, Liliana and Shera, who newly joined during the expedition to the Southern Nations, also seem to have found their place.
However, there was one person who looked gloomy.
It was Sophie, who would be ‘punished’ by me and Kirika after breakfast, and would also undergo ‘quality checks’ afterward.
“Hal-sama, I’m looking forward to Sophie’s ‘punishment’ and ‘quality check.’ Also, Freya, your play was superb this time. Frankly, muscular ‘Princess Knights’ aren’t fun to undress, but undressing a timid, adorable former princess has a certain romance to it.”
Elise, who came to my side, gave me her usual dark smile.
Elise should rightfully be revered as the ‘Miko Princess of Sealing,’ but her existence is a headache as it cannot be revealed to the public.
“Hal-sama, thank you for saving Sister Sophie’s life again. At that time, Lyushenne intended to cut Sophie down.”
“So, Lyushenne was serious, huh?”
“Yes… Lyushenne’s eyes looked at Sister Sophie with the coldness one would use to look at filth… Sophie, whose physical abilities had declined due to her wig, would have had no defense and would have been impaled through the heart by Lyushenne’s rapier and died.”
“I had a feeling that was the case.”
“Certainly, Sophie may be a troublemaker, but now that she has become a sheltered maiden, we will take responsibility and discipline her.”
“I’m counting on you, Liliana.”
“Yes, Hal-sama. I have received your command. I will surely make her a proper lady.”
Liliana seemed relieved by Sophie’s treatment this time.
Originally, Sophie was thought to be beyond saving, and Lyushenne had only offered to see her off as an acquaintance.
Lyushenne likely had no hesitation regarding Sophie’s fate.
Rather, she was perceived as a valiant ‘Princess Knight,’ so the fact that she was a womanizer who favored beautiful girls might have been a shock to Lyushenne.
“Hal-sama… Hal-sama, do you also like… big breasts!?”
“I love Lyushenne’s large breasts and Mai’s subtle curves too?”
“I, I…?”
“Shera, you are also very cute. But you’re a bit young, so maybe after you’ve grown a bit more.”
“If I grow bigger… is, is it okay!?”
“That’s right… but you’re Sister Shera, so it’s not okay, is it?”
“Mm, I understand.”
This time, Shera, who had escaped from the clutches of Elise and Freya, approached me.
She seems to be concerned that Liliana had her first night ritual safely after losing her virginity last night.
Despite everything, Shera also seems to be interested in me.
As for me, I had no shortage of companions for the night, so I had no intention of rushing Tirna or Shera, but perhaps for a woman surrounded by a harem, it is a dishonor not to have ‘master’s attention.’
Shera, who had received an explanation from me, returned to her seat with a thoughtful expression, but was once again teased by Elise and Freya, who occupied the seats on either side of her.
Those two really seem to like Shera.
“Well now, this is getting interesting. It’s truly fun being with Hal-sama.”
This time, Swan Hilda, in a good mood, arrived with Edele.
“What’s wrong, Swan Hilda and Edele!?”
“…Actually, we were thinking of kidnapping a demonkin maiden soon…”
“It’s impossible for the current Edele to go to the demonkin country, so I’ll go. Is that alright?”
“I have already given you permission for that matter before, so it’s fine. By the way, once the evil magic is dispelled and you become human, I intend to place you in a convent managed by an acquaintance. Is that alright?”
“Hal-sama, I am grateful for your consideration.”
“I am also grateful. For now, the ‘Hero Party’ cannot invade the Northern Nations where the demonkin reside… but the current Hero, Albert Sandia, is a true hero who has received a quest to defeat the Demon King from Callyun, a high-ranking God Clan of fire… I want to save as many people as possible.”
This time, Swan Hilda and Edele arrived and informed me that they would go to kidnap a ‘demonkin maiden.’
This matter, though subtly discussed, I had readily accepted.
This is because in the memories of my previous life as Lester the Cleric, after defeating Demon King Gandaro, I had searched for and massacred unarmed demonkin women and children while searching for Princess Jumilande, the sole daughter of another Demon King, who was the second target.
Among them were many lovely demonkin maidens, most of whom were eliminated without being able to retaliate.
At the time, I firmly believed that eliminating demonkin was justice, but it later became a lingering regret.
It was a kind of trauma, a blemish from my previous life.
With my permission for the ‘Demonkin Maiden Liberation Operation,’ Swan Hilda and Edele enthusiastically returned to their seats.
“Hal-sama… When do we depart?”
This time, Mai came with an unusually solemn expression.
“Liliana knows the location of the secret base that will be converted into ‘Killing Dolls,’ so after we finish our work here, we plan to depart for the Wahl Imperial Kingdom.”
“Mm. Understood.”
This time, Mai arrived, her objective being to destroy the secret base of the ‘Assassin’s Guild’ that is being converted into ‘Killing Dolls’ and rescue the imprisoned boys and girls.
And Liliana, known as Rose Liliana, whom I accidentally saved during the expedition to the Southern Nations, was a ‘Killing Doll’ with hidden weapons concealed within her vagina for assassinating important figures.
Furthermore, unlike Mai’s case, she knows the location of the ‘secret base.’
A cause for concern is that if left unchecked, the captured boys and girls might be converted into ‘Killing Dolls,’ and the Hero Party is about to trigger an event to annihilate the ‘Assassin’s Guild.’
The Hero Party raided the headquarters of the ‘Assassin’s Guild’ and utterly destroyed it organizationally, but the ‘Killing Doll’ conversion base was not among their targets.
Even so, if the organization collapses, they might dismantle the ‘secret base’ and dispose of the boys and girls.
Moreover, that secret base might be the only place where information related to Mai’s hidden past could be found.
It is regrettable now that I do not accurately remember the day the Hero Party destroyed the ‘Assassin’s Guild,’ but it was a request made during my travels, and I didn’t prioritize it, so it can’t be helped.
Originally, the Hero Party’s quest, given by the gods, was to defeat Demon King Gandaro, but the demonkin were dominant against the Human Race Alliance Army at the time, making it impossible to invade the Northern Nations, which were under demonkin control.
They simply vented their frustration on the ‘Assassin’s Guild.’
“Hal-sama, have you decided on your companion for tonight? If you wish, I can offer my internal magic to the ‘Seal of Yoke’… It’s become convenient, hasn’t it? Once a formal contract is established, the ritual can be performed regardless of distance…”
“Elise, the magic accumulated in your body is also used for offensive magic. Please save it because we will be traveling to the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory soon. There may be combat with the ‘Assassin’s Guild.’”
“I have no choice then…”
Next to appear was Elise.
Ever since she discovered the intimacy of non-rape, she seemed to look forward to her turn for night duty. Her powerful offensive magic was one of our main pillars of attack. And since Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, the Mimics useful in combat, were sealed as Sophie’s limbs, I asked her to restrain herself.
Still, the issues kept coming one after another.
At that point, I realized I hadn’t confirmed the reason for Alicia’s visit to the ‘Princess Harem’s’ base mansion early in the morning.
“Alicia, please tell me the reason you came here.”
“Y-yes, Hal. I was just a bit overwhelmed by everyone’s fervor.”
“So, what is your business?”
“A suitor has appeared for Hal’s sister, Miuuki.”
“Miuuki isn’t even 11 years old yet. That’s too soon.”
“The suitor is a 12-year-old boy named Nicola Osuf.”
“Osuf… isn’t that related to the long-established Osuf Trading Company?”
“Yes, he seems to be the heir’s son. He calls himself the ‘Princely Gentleman of Slave Merchants,’ but those around him call him the ‘Spoiled Brat of Slave Merchants.’”
It seems like another difficult problem has arisen, related to the Raymond Trading Company.
“So, what did Father decide?”
“He said that if he wins a contest of some sort that Nicola challenges Hal with, he will approve. Regarding that matter, please return to the Raymond Mansion tomorrow. Nicola is scheduled to visit in the afternoon to explain the contest details.”
“I have no choice. Tomorrow, I will return to the Raymond Mansion.”
“Yes, Hal.”
Alicia’s report was unexpected.
A suitor appearing for the still young Miuuki…
By the way, it seems that my actions are also related to the appearance of this suitor.
Externally, it is rumored that I, the dissolute son, am shirking my duties as an apprentice slave merchant and indulging in adventurer-like pursuits.
In a sense, that was true, but I had intended to juggle both ‘slave merchant duties’ and ‘adventurer’ roles.
However, recently, there have been continuous situations where I had to shift my focus to ‘adventurer’ activities. Perhaps sensing that I would be formally ennobled upon my investiture as a ‘First-Class Quasi-Noble’ and the subsequent enthronement of Crown Prince Elizabeth, my father Dallow might be searching for a suitable husband for Miuuki as a foster son. This might have sparked his interest.
Currently, the Raymond Trading Company has grown to be the largest in the Espana Imperial Kingdom in scale, but it is fundamentally an emerging power established by my father.
On the other hand, the Osuf Trading Company is mid-tier in scale but is a socially reputable long-standing business as a slave trader.
The Raymond Trading Company’s aggressive growth was due to its broad acceptance of slaves and its thorough education for them. In contrast, the Osuf Trading Company’s management policy was one of elite few.
The slaves handled by the Osuf Trading Company are only Level 2 slaves; they do not handle Level 3 slaves, which are for criminals.
Moreover, among Level 2 slaves, they only deal with high-level beautiful girls.
Their clientele seems to be limited to nobles and owners of large businesses.
And, similar to the Raymond Trading Company, their education is thorough.
In other words, the Level 2 slaves handled by the Osuf Trading Company are candidates for concubines for nobles, and many are freed and become consorts due to their beauty and good upbringing.
In truth, the reason why the Raymond Trading Company handles few Level 2 slaves who were formerly nobles is likely that most of them flowed to this company.
Considering this, I should be grateful to the late Viscount Rendol, who sold Alicia to the Raymond Trading Company.
It wouldn’t be strange if Nicola Osuf, the heir to the Osuf Trading Company, plotted to peacefully merge with the Raymond Trading Company by marrying Miuuki.
However, Nicola apparently has a younger brother, so he might have simply fallen in love with the innocent and cute Miuuki and proposed to her.
Also, while I wish my father wouldn’t involve me when I’m busy, it would be problematic if a marriage were arranged without my knowledge, so for now, I’ll accept it.
Thank you for reading.
episode24-4 It’s Showtime ① △ is scheduled to be posted on October 11th at 0:00.
