1. The remedial lesson was in the bathroom.
In the bedroom within my private quarters on the second floor of the Base Mansion of the Princess Harem, Sophie’s “First Night Ritual?” was performed. Her hymen was shattered by me, and she let the “bloodstain of proof” drip from her crotch.
Through “Regression Hypnosis,” I explored Sophie’s past. It turned out that at the age of fifteen, she and Nemea, her Milk Sister who later became her attendant, had lost their virginity together using a dildo. After that, she had defiled a considerable number of other beautiful women and girls. Even at that point, despite having no experience with men, she couldn’t be called a virgin by any stretch of the imagination.
Furthermore, after being bought by a noble of the Espana Imperial Kingdom as a Human Dog, she was apparently penetrated with everything imaginable, not just her penis, but also her mouth, anus
“……Eeeeh?! Something cold — slippery — on my ass…”
I opened the lid of the aphrodisiac-laced lotion and dripped it along the gluteal cleft.
“Hal-sama… Please be gentle. My vagina still aches from the previous act… Ah… Ah… Hahn…”
As the lotion reached near the secret crack, I carefully spread it with my fingertips.
“Then, I’ll insert it!”
“! It hurts, it hurts! It really hurts!!”
With my fingertips, I spread Sophie’s outer labia — *kuchuri* — and then abruptly inserted my penis into her vagina, beginning to thrust — *guchu, guchu*. Sophie cried out in pain, but if I stopped now, I’d likely lose control, so I continued to thrust violently, the sound of flesh hitting flesh echoing — *pan, pan, paan*.
“……Hahn…… Hahn…… Ahhhhaaa…… I, Igooohhhh!!!!”
“Here, take my seed.”
As I thrust my penis violently, Sophie’s legs began to give out. Unable to help myself, I grabbed her waist with both hands to hold her steady, pressing her body against the wall as I continued to move my hips. Then, seeing that Sophie had reached her climax for what must have been the nth time tonight, I released my seed — *dopyu, doku, doku*.
As I withdrew my penis from Sophie’s vagina, a slightly pink, frothy semen dripped out. It was likely from the bleeding of the vaginal wall, which had been injured during her virginity loss.
And Sophie’s vagina, which had accepted my penis, remained gaping open — *pakkuri*. I was suddenly reminded of when I carried Sophie in the “human dog” position, and a cold sweat ran down my back.
Perhaps I had pushed Sophie too hard.
I chanted “Washing” to cleanse her insides, and then used “Healing Magic” to tighten her slackly opened vagina. With this, Sophie’s body was clean.
It goes without saying that the two of us soaked in the bathtub again after showering.
“And with this, the oral sex ‘service lecture’ that served as a remedial session for tonight’s ‘First Night Ritual,’ and the doggy style ‘penis lecture’ are now concluded. I’m truly exhausted, so shall we return to the bedroom and sleep?”
“Is it really, truly over?”
“You must be tired too, Sophie. Rest well.”
“I thought Hal-sama was a ruthless devil, but you also have a gentlemanly side, which is wonderful. During the virginity loss in the bedroom, it only hurt, but in the supplementary lecture just now, I was able to feel something. I’m also becoming captivated by Hal-sama’s penis…”
With that, Sophie gave my right cheek a light, kiss-like touch, then quickly got dressed and hurried ahead to my bedroom. By the time I returned to the bedroom, Sophie was already fast asleep, her innocent face dreaming.
I lay down beside Sophie, who had become even cuter through her “feminization?,” and wondered if there was any way to restore her missing limbs, but soon fell asleep.
And so, Sophie’s difficult day came to an end.
***
3. The Suitor and the Twin Young Ladies
The next morning, Sophie and I slept in late, waking up just before noon.
“Sophie, how are you feeling?”
“……Well. Last night, I was intensely pierced by Hal-sama’s penis, so I still have a dull ache in my lower abdomen. But, that was true carnal intercourse, wasn’t it? A dildo and a penis are vastly different. During the ‘First Night Ritual,’ being penetrated only hurt, but in the supplementary lecture, I think I felt something. This is my first experience of feeling something when penetrated. I guess I really am a woman now…”
Sophie spoke with a hint of sadness, but what was going through her mind?
“After a few more nights of duty, your vagina will remember the shape of my penis, and the pleasure of being a woman will begin now.”
“To be held by a man… it feels strange.”
“Now you can have proper relations at night. Also, keep working hard on your rapier training. The ‘Princess Harem’ will welcome you.”
“Thank you, Hal-sama.”
“Now then, let’s get ready and head down to the dining room on the first floor.”
“Yes! Speaking of which, I’m starving.”
We then ate breakfast together, but Sophie decided to rest today for recovery. However, after breakfast, Sophie was caught by Ly and Liliana, and seemed to be undergoing an interrogation about last night’s events. Well, there’s nothing she can do but lie low for now, it’s her own fault.
As for me, I had business at the Raymond Mansion in the afternoon, so I quickly left the Princess Harem’s base mansion, headed for the main road, hailed a carriage, and rushed to the Raymond Mansion in the Imperial Capital Granza.
***
By the time I returned to the Raymond Mansion, it was just before tea time. At the entrance, Alicia, accompanied by the housemaid Mercy, was waiting for my arrival with bated breath.
“Hal-sama, welcome back.”
“Hal, you’re late. Our guests have already arrived.”
Upon seeing me, the housemaid Mercy bowed deeply in greeting. Meanwhile, Alicia informed me that Nicola Osuf had already arrived, but she seemed somewhat exasperated by my tardiness.
“I’m sorry, I overslept, and the main road was congested. Shall we head to the reception room right away?”
“Hal-sama, haste makes waste. Please tidy yourself up first.”
I returned to my room briefly, changed into formal attire befitting the young master of the Raymond Trading Company with Mercy’s help, and then proceeded to the reception room with Alicia.
“Excuse me, I am Hal.”
“……Hal, you’re late. The guests are waiting, so come in.”
I knocked on the reception room door and asked for permission to enter, and my father’s voice from inside granted me entry. Accompanied by Alicia, I entered the reception room. My father, Dalos Raymond, my mother, Shakura Raymond, and my sister, Myuki Raymond, were seated on the sofa. Facing them were a large, warrior-type man, a young man who looked like a noble’s son, and two young, beautiful girls who appeared to be identical twins.
“Father, I apologize. The main road was congested.”
“Hal, I had informed you through Alicia about today’s matter. Be more careful in the future.”
“Oh, please, Dalos. Hal is remorseful, isn’t he? Right, Hal?”
“Father, Mother, I am truly sorry.”
“Big brother, you mustn’t be late.”
“Sorry, Myuki.”
After apologizing to my family, I took my seat. My fiancée, Alicia, also sat down beside me. Then, as if on cue, the housemaids collected the empty teacups and brought in fresh cups of tea and a plate of cookies as a treat, arranging them on the table.
“It seems all the relevant parties are present. Shall we begin the meeting immediately?”
The young man dressed in splendid noble attire kicked off the proceedings. This must be Nicola Osuf. The fact that the housemaid Mercy had me change from adventurer attire to formal wear made sense; I couldn’t afford to lose in terms of appearance before the meeting.
“Hal, this young gentleman is Nicola Osuf-dono, who has proposed to Myuki. Nicola-dono explained that he took a liking to her when I brought Myuki to a slave trader’s gathering.”
“Hal Raymond-dono, I am Nicola Osuf, whom you have been introduced to. Please call me Nicola.”
“I am Hal Raymond, Nicola-dono. Please call me Hal. It is a pleasure to meet you.”
And so, the meeting began for the suitor Nicola to marry Myuki.
As for why Nicola-dono was wearing noble attire and looked so fitting in it, it was because his mother, Miranda Osuf, was a former noble daughter from a fallen Count family. Miranda, like Alicia, was nearly sold as a Level 2 slave by the Osuf Trading Company, but his father, who took a liking to her, married her under the guise of her being bestowed upon him from the Count family.
Miranda, now the wife of a slave trader and a commoner, ensured her beloved sons received an education befitting nobility. It was the reason she particularly favored dressing Nicola-dono in noble attire, she said with a wry smile. For this important meeting to find a spouse, Miranda had been quite enthusiastic this morning.
The robust, large man was a veteran adventurer named Danton Dapper, serving as Nicola-dono’s bodyguard. The girls who looked so alike were introduced as the young ladies from the fallen Baron family, the elder sister, Sasha Clafuride, and the younger sister, Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride. Furthermore, they were both only 11 years old, the same age as Myuki. Incidentally, they looked so alike because they were identical twins.
While I understood the bodyguard’s presence, the intention behind having the twin baron’s daughters present was unclear.
“Well now, I had instructed Hal to compete with me to win me over in order to become engaged to the young Myuki. Have you decided on the nature of this competition?”
“Yes, Dalos-sama. We have decided that the competition will be a ‘Lady Education Competition’ using these twins.”
“What! Even though they are young, you intend to use the daughters of noble lords as pawns in a competition? Wouldn’t that constitute a crime of insulting the nobility of the Espana Imperial Kingdom?”
My father sprang up from his seat in surprise. Looking to the side, Alicia’s eyes were wide with astonishment, and I was already getting a headache trying to figure out what would happen next.
“Dalos-sama, it’s alright. The Clafuhride Baron family has already fallen, and they had approached the Osuf Trading Company about buying these sisters. So, for this competition, I have purchased them with my own pocket money. However, their status is not that of Level 2 slaves; they are now adopted daughters of the Osuf family. Their removal from the noble registry is a provisional measure, so for now, they are treated as common citizens, just like us.”
Alicia seemed to relax, her shoulders slumping, upon hearing that the twin sisters were not Level 2 slaves. The twin sisters were currently dressed in beautiful dresses, and there was no sign of their previous hardship.
“And what is the method and judgment of the competition?”
My father Dalos immediately confirmed the competition method and judging criteria with Nicola-dono.
“Hal-dono and I will each take one of them and provide them with education befitting a noble young lady, such as etiquette and social dancing. By the way, due to family circumstances, the Clafuhride Baron family had provided them with very little ladyship education.”
“Is that so…”
I couldn’t help but chime in.
“The education period will be two years. By the time of the judgment, they will be 13 years old and should have grown into ages suitable for debut in high society. The judgment of the competition will be based on their reputation in society. It’s a win-win situation, isn’t it? They get to receive ladyship education, and they’ll be at an age where they can debut.”
“So, which of us will be responsible for which one?”
“I don’t mind either way, but since I am younger than Hal-dono, may I choose the elder sister, Sasha-jo?”
“Then, my charge will be the younger sister, Ilisha-jo. …Understood.”
And so, the “Lady Education Competition” began, with the engagement of Myuki and Nicola-dono at stake. Externally, Sasha-jo and Ilisha-jo looked so alike that they were indistinguishable. The only difference was the color of the hairbands they wore to hold their hair in place: Sasha-jo’s was red, and Ilisha-jo’s was white.
Nicola-dono and I would spend two long years educating Sasha-jo and Ilisha-jo into proper noble young ladies. Furthermore, it was naturally understood that Nicola-dono and I alone could not practically provide ladyship education, so we were permitted to various means of education, such as entrusting them to a boarding school at the Imperial Academy or hiring private tutors.
In other words, the judgment would be based solely on their acquired demeanor. The judging criteria, too, were based on how they were assessed and ranked by the idle madams of influential noble families who tried to draw them into their own factions, and by the young noblemen searching for marriage partners. They said that after the assessment, one could simply inquire about the results from a trusted noble. In noble society, hierarchy was paramount, so this was the natural consequence.
Alicia, who like the twin sisters had been unable to make her social debut due to family circumstances, gave a wry smile.
In two years, Nicola-dono would be 14 and Myuki would be 13, which would be an appropriate age to announce their engagement. According to Nicola-dono’s plan, he would reach adulthood in one year and marry Myuki, he explained happily, picturing their future.
Furthermore, when I inquired about the sisters’ treatment after the “Lady Education Competition” concluded, he revealed that they would be demoted to Level 2 slaves and sold by the Osuf Trading Company. This meant I would gain absolutely nothing from it, so if I won, I would receive the sisters.
“Then, Hal-dono. Let us have a fair competition. Now, let’s go home, Sasha. Follow me.”
“Yes, Master.”
And so, the “Lady Education Competition” to bet on Myuki’s engagement began, and Nicola-dono left with Dalton-san and Sasha-jo.
And Ilisha-jo remained in my care.
Looking again at Ilisha’s appearance, she had curly, light brown hair and unusual green eyes. Her slender, delicate body suggested malnutrition from hardship.
“Nice to meet you, Ilisha. I am Hal Raymond, who will be in charge of your ladyship education. Please call me Hal.”
“Lord Hal, no, Master. I am clumsy, but I ask for your favor.”
Ilisha, who had remained silent throughout the meeting, possibly due to nervousness, offered a greeting in a cute voice after Lord Nicola left with Miss Sasha.
“Hal, can you really educate this young girl to be a lady?”
Mother Shakura asked with a worried expression.
“Mother-in-law, I will help as well, so please don’t worry.”
“That’s right, with Alicia here, I feel at ease.”
“Hal, I’m sorry, but please take care of it.”
Father seemed to realize he had caused me trouble, so he owed me one.
“Big brother Hal, do your best. Miuuki, engagement is too early for you!”
I received a blunt cheer from Miuuki. She didn’t seem to realize she was directly involved.
After being spoken to by my family, I took Ilisha and Alicia and returned to the Base Mansion of the ‘Princess Harem’.
## 4. Beautiful Girls Have Short Lives ①
Accompanied by Alicia and Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride, the former Baron’s daughter entrusted to me by Lord Nicola Osuf, the suitor to my sister Miuuki, I took my leave from the reception room of Raymond Mansion.
“Your hands are thin, and they feel cold.”
“I am sorry, Master.”
As I grasped Ilisha’s left hand with my right, she felt small and fragile. Her body temperature also seemed low, feeling cool to the touch.
“Hal, this has become troublesome. But, I want you to save Ilisha and Sasha.”
Alicia, clinging to my left arm, pleaded with me to save the twin sisters. I felt happy, feeling the familiar faint sweet scent of her body and the softness of her breasts against my arm.
“Well, I’ll try my best. But first, I need to win the ‘Lady Education Contest’.”
“That might be true, but I’m here to support you, Hal, and we have ‘Princess Harem’ as our trump card, so I don’t think we’ll lose.”
“Um… what exactly is ‘Princess Harem’?”
“That’s the Adventurer Party that Hal presides over.”
“Can mere adventurers educate ladies?”
“That’s a pleasure to discover upon meeting them.”
Before I knew it, Alicia and Ilisha were talking amicably, with me in between them. I could say we had overcome the first hurdle. A carriage was waiting at the entrance of Raymond Mansion, which the staff had thoughtfully arranged. We boarded the carriage and headed directly for the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’, which stood on a small hill on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital Granza.
“I’ve never seen scenery like this before.”
Ilisha, looking out the carriage window at the peaceful rural landscape of the outskirts, seemed very pleased.
“Big sister Alicia, what is that?”
“That’s a watermill. They grind wheat there to make flour.”
“Big sister Alicia, what is that person sitting by the stream doing?”
“They seem to be fishing in the stream. Hal, can you really catch fish here?”
“I’m not sure, I don’t know, but there are many fishermen, so I guess you can.”
We enjoyed the journey to the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’ while engaging in leisurely conversation.
“Customers, beyond this point, there is only a dense forest?”
“No, you’re not mistaken. Please turn into this side road and head towards the hill.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Leaving the main road, the carriage turned onto a branch road leading to the hill where the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’ was built. The grounds where the Base Mansion stood were vast, and the surrounding area was planted with tall ornamental trees that obscured the view from the inside.
Furthermore, Elise, Dietlinde, myself, and recently Shera, had cast ‘Obscuring Magic’ on the area. From the outside, it would appear to be nothing more than a forest on the hill.
“Huh? There’s a splendid gate here!?”
The coachman kept tilting his head, but upon confirming that the road connected, he passed through the main gate and entered the premises.
“Customers, shall I pull up to the entrance of that mansion?”
“Yes, please do. I’ll be counting on you.”
“Understood.”
Thus, we arrived at the entrance of the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’. After alighting from the carriage, we saw the coachman off. The coachman left, still tilting his head in wonder.
It was necessary for someone from ‘Princess Harem’ to accompany us to arrive here safely.
“Lord Hal… Alicia… Welcome back, welcome back. And… who, who is this?”
As I was about to ring the doorbell, the door opened, and Shera greeted us.
“Waaah! A cute fox lady!?”
Ilisha, who had been listless from getting too excited during the carriage ride, suddenly regained her energy upon seeing Shera’s cute fox ears and fluffy tail. Meanwhile, Shera trembled at the premonition of a new nemesis appearing, following Elise and Freya.
“Shera, could you gather everyone in the living room on the first floor?”
“O-Okay, I got it.”
Shera seized the opportunity and hurried back inside the mansion.
“Well then, let’s go inside as well.”
“Let’s go in together, Ilisha.”
“Yes, big sister Alicia.”
“Waaah! So many princesses!!”
Ilisha was excited upon seeing the Party Members of ‘Princess Harem’ who greeted her in the living room. Including Liliana, a beauty of national ruin proportions, they exuded an aura different from ordinary people simply by their presence. They were radiating an irresistible charm.
I, for one, am able to withstand it because I am the one who binds them with ‘Slave Contract Magic’. Alicia is also accustomed to it, as she spends most of her time here when not working at the Raymond Trading Company. On the other hand, it was a tremendous shock for Ilisha, seeing them for the first time.
If the full members had been present, it might have been a more overwhelming situation.
Since Shera had been sent ahead as a herald, Freya, Liliana, and Tirna, who remained at the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’, greeted us. By the way, Zofie, who had undergone the ‘First Night Ritual?’ last night and received supplementary lessons afterward, was fast asleep in her room as declared.
Was last night’s event too intense?
And then, Shera returned to the living room. The remaining Party Members had gone to the Adventurer Guild to accept a day-trip request.
“Lord Hal, who is this adorable young lady? Could she be a new recruit?”
Freya, who loved cute things, asked with sparkling eyes, moving the temples of her eyeglasses. Meanwhile, Tirna had returned to the kitchen to prepare for tea time, and Shera also hurried to help.
“E-Eek!! Ilisha!!”
However, it so happened that just as I was about to introduce Ilisha to the Party Members, she slowly tilted her head and collapsed. Alicia, standing next to Ilisha, screamed in confusion.
“Alicia, it’s alright. I’ll cast ‘Healing Magic’ on her right away.”
“Lord Hal, please take care of Ilisha.”
I cast a basic ‘Healing Magic’ with my usual feeling. It should be enough for anemia caused by fatigue.
“Why isn’t it working!? Now, ‘Intermediate Healing Magic’!”
As you can see, I am a skilled healing magician with memories of the cleric Lester from my past life. I must never misjudge a patient. Yet, it had little effect on Ilisha. It felt like pouring magical power into a “leaky bucket.”
“N-Now I’ll try with all my might!!”
I continued to cast ‘Healing Magic’ with all my might, draining almost all the magical power within my body. Only then did I manage to stabilize Ilisha’s condition. When I realized that the total amount of magical power I had poured into Ilisha during this series of treatments surpassed that required for ‘Resurrection Magic’, I was stunned.
Who in the world is this girl?
“Th-Thank you, Hal!! …Oh, it’s good… Ilisha…”
Alicia, clinging to the collapsed Ilisha, mumbled words of gratitude with a tearful voice.
“Lord Hal, what is happening here?”
This time, Liliana asked with a concerned look.
“Her name is Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride—”
I recounted the circumstances that led me to bring Ilisha to the Base Mansion of ‘Princess Harem’.
“I see… This girl has also endured hardships.”
“Lady Liliana, it’s true.”
Everyone present understood the situation, so we decided to examine Ilisha thoroughly.
“I’ll take Ilisha to an empty guest room on the second floor. We’ll examine her in detail there.”
When I lifted Ilisha in a bridal carry, she was so light I barely felt her weight.
This girl’s presence feels strangely vague.
The guest room on the second floor where I brought Ilisha was the room intended to be her private room. Necessary sundries were already placed inside. Given the past circumstances, I didn’t know when or whom I might bring in, so I had prepared general-purpose items.
To recover my depleted magical power, I drank a Magic Potion. Still, it had been a while since I drank a Magic Potion.
After taking a breath, I examined Ilisha’s body anew.
Her bright brown hair, styled in curly waves, spread out on the futon. Her hair was held back by a white headband at the crown of her head, but I removed it as it interfered with the examination.
“Hal, is she alright?”
Alicia, positioned beside me, asked with an anxious expression.
“Alicia, I always do my best.”
“Yes, Hal!”
Encouraged by me, Alicia seemed to calm down a little. Incidentally, the Party Members of ‘Princess Harem’ were also watching from a distance.
My gaze returned to Ilisha.
## 5. Beautiful Girls Have Short Lives ② △
The deep green dress Ilisha was wearing was a long-sleeved garment that covered her chest, appropriate attire for an unmarried noblewoman. First, in preparation for the examination, I would need to undress her. Although it was a medical procedure, I felt hesitant to undress her without her consent, but there was no other way.
Ilisha’s condition had stabilized, but she was still unconscious.
First, I unfastened the buttons at her sleeve cuffs. Next, I untied the spring-green decorative ribbon adorning her chest. Then, starting from the chest, I unbuttoned the main part of the dress, one by one. After unbuttoning, I hesitated for a moment, then unfastened the overlapping front of the dress. Her arms were then freed from the long sleeves, and the dress came off, leaving Ilisha in her undergarments.
As I removed the dress, Ilisha mumbled “Ugh!?” and fidgeted, but I tried not to mind.
I removed her leather shoes, which I had forgotten to take off, and then her socks that covered her legs up to below the knee, revealing her slender bare legs. Her skin was almost entirely smooth, with virtually no baby hair—flawless.
However, while her skin had a good texture, her complexion seemed slightly poor.
Then, with Alicia’s help, I removed her chemise, leaving only her panties. Incidentally, the chemise was made of thin silk, and its sleeves, collar, and hem were embroidered with floral patterns, indicating it was a high-quality garment. Her panties also had similar embroidery, suggesting they were made by the same tailor.
Even though she was so young, her panties had a suggestive wrinkle.
“…Nn…”
Perhaps sensing my gaze, Ilisha squirmed.
Although I felt
Perhaps her head and above are fine.
“…Ugh… Nn… Nnk… Nn…”
After a moment of hesitation, I placed my palm on her flat chest and gently massaged it while checking for any hardening, then pressed my ear against it to listen for her heartbeat. Other than shallow breathing, I found no abnormalities. Her internal organs, such as her heart and lungs, seemed to be functioning normally.
Then again, is the reason Ilisha collapsed because she was too rowdy inside the carriage?
I examined her abdomen and limbs, but found no abnormalities. So why did she end up in this state?
As a last resort, I held my palm out, flowed magic power into it, and used it as a probe for a thorough examination. The results revealed an unbelievable truth. Ilisha’s body, which should still be young, had reached a state close to senility.
The sensation of a “bottomless bucket” I felt when I used “Healing Magic” earlier was strikingly similar to treating an elderly person on the verge of death from old age.
Further investigation revealed a faint discomfort emanating from her crotch area, or more precisely, from the slit of her secret place.
I felt a reluctance to examine the innocent secret parts of such a young girl, but my intuition told me that it was necessary to confirm it.
“…I’m sorry, Ilisha!”
“…Nn… Nn… Ah… Nn…”
I lifted Ilisha’s small lower body with my left hand, fixed her legs in a spread posture, and widened the slit of her secret place with my right fingertips. —*Kaapari*— Ilisha’s innocent outer labia revealed a beautiful pink inner skin. I could only see a tiny urethral opening and her pussy. No abnormalities… or rather, there must be something!
“…Nn… Nn… Ah… Aaah… Aah…”
Following my intuition, I moistened my fingertips with my saliva and began to rub the inner skin of her outer labia. Even without consciousness, Ilisha seemed to feel it, as her legs squirmed — *mozo, mozo* — and faint moans escaped her lips. Even though she was young, it seemed Ilisha was a girl. In an instant, the inner skin swelled and turned bright red, and patterns, or rather, letters, began to appear.
Then, in a frenzy, I deciphered the fine text that appeared on the inner skin of her outer labia.
“…Dor… utoi… sa… ku… In other words, it’s a Doltoy creation!”
To my surprise, the name of the alchemist who apparently created Ilisha was carved into the inner skin of her outer labia in powdered script. This was probably a special “Engraving Magic.”
“Alicia… I’ve reached a conclusion.”
“Hal, is Ilisha alright?”
Alicia asked, her eyes brimming with tears. I secretly cursed myself for being the one to deliver the conclusion. And then, I realized I had been completely tricked by Nicola Osuf.
“Alicia… don’t be alarmed. …Ilisha is… not human.”
“Wh-what?! I don’t believe you!”
“Ilisha is an artificial life form called a Homunculus. Furthermore, she was crudely created by an unskilled alchemist, so she will likely reach her limit and break down within half a year.”
“Th-that’s a lie! Tell me it’s a lie, Hal!!”
“Unfortunately, it’s the truth. Her outer labia had the inscription ‘Doltoy creation’. And the reason why ‘Healing Magic’ had to be poured into her like water to be effective was because her body was already close to its limit, in a state similar to senility in humans.”
“Ilisha! Ilisha!! …U… Uuu… Uu…”
Alicia broke down in tears at the hopeless conclusion I had announced. It was understandable, as a young girl she had just befriended was about to pass away. Alicia’s reaction cast a heavy atmosphere over the room.
“Hal-sama, the truth that this young girl is a Homunculus is surprising, but what will you do about the ‘Lady Education Contest’ with that Nicola Osuf?”
Liliana, who had been observing the situation, inquired about future prospects.
“As things stand, Ilisha will stop functioning in the middle of her education, and I will lose. Currently, Nicola owns her, so some form of compensation will likely be necessary as well.”
“How wicked! I cannot stand by while the ‘Princess Harem’ fund depletes for such reasons!”
As I stated my opinion, Freya, though indignant, seemed more concerned about the depletion of the ‘Princess Harem’ fund.
“I-Ilisha, poor Ilisha…”
“Hal-sama, is there truly nothing that can be done? There must be a way!”
Shera, perhaps influenced by Alicia, was teary-eyed, and Tirna also asked with tearful eyes if there was any way.
“Unfortunately… I am not knowledgeable about Homunculi, but I can tell that Ilisha’s body is failing.”
“Th-that’s so sad. She’s still so young…”
“Tirna, I think Ilisha might be less than a year old since she was created. Even setting aside the ‘Lady Education Contest’ with Nicole, I would like to do something for her if I could…”
At present, the only option I could think of was to cut my losses and return her while she was still alive.
“Hal-sama, ‘the best person to ask about mochi is the mochi shop.’ Why not consult a professional alchemist for advice?”
“Liliana, do you have an alchemist in mind?”
“I once heard rumors in the social circles of the Waiyar Imperial Kingdom about a highly skilled alchemist living in seclusion in the Former Yver Duchy Territory. They say that the Homunculi created by this individual are special, possessing human-like bodies and lifespans, and are even capable of procreation. I also heard incredible anecdotes, such as her healing injured soldiers with missing limbs, like Sophie.”
“Do you know where this highly skilled alchemist lives?”
“All I know is what I overheard from the gossiping socialites. I don’t have the details. However, Sophie-onee-sama, who was a ‘Princess Knight’ from the Yver Duchy, is here, so it’s worth asking her.”
“Thank you for the valuable information, Liliana. I’ll wake up Sophie, who is sleeping, and ask her right away.”
“That would be most appropriate.”
“Alicia, I’m sorry, but could you dress Ilisha and put her to bed?”
“Yes, Hal-sama. I understand.”
We left Ilisha’s private room and entered Sophie’s. Of course, her private room was locked, but as their Master, I had a spare key, so it was not a problem.
“Sophie, are you awake?! I’m coming in because it’s an emergency.”
As I entered her bedroom, Sophie was fast asleep in the center of the bed.
“My, what a lovely sleeping posture… For Sophie-onee-sama to be like this…”
Liliana sighed upon seeing Sophie’s cute sleeping form.
“Wake up, Sophie-onee-sama!”
*Pachi, pachi*
“…Suu… suu… Kkuh?! Wh-what?! Wh-why is Liliana in my bedroom?”
Liliana gently tapped Sophie’s cheek, waking her from her deep sleep.
“Liliana! And Hal-sama, Tirna… What is going on?”
“I’m sorry for waking you. Actually—”
Instead of me, Liliana explained the situation to Sophie, who was becoming more alert.
“Indeed, it was rumored in high society for a while. As a ‘Princess Knight,’ I sought to confirm the truth of the rumors and requested a meeting with the alchemist in question, but he was a rather unremarkable young man. More importantly, I was more interested in the dark elf lady who assisted him. She had a rather enticing body too.”
In the end, the alchemist’s skill remains unknown, but the fact that Sophie knew his whereabouts was like finding a needle in a haystack. If the rumors Liliana heard were true, there might be a possibility of help for Ilisha. Moreover, it might even be possible to completely heal Sophie’s body, which was missing limbs and was currently being mimicked by a Mimic Slime.
Lately, the number of concerns has been increasing. Although I’m not particularly keen on it, it seems necessary to hold a “Bath Meeting” for the first time in a while to foster communication with them.
“When the outdoor party returns, I will hold a ‘Bath Meeting’ for the first time in a while, so could you please inform everyone?”
“Yes, Hal-sama.”
“By the way, what is a ‘Bath Meeting’?”
“Well, you see, a ‘Bath Meeting’ is—”
As I announced the holding of the ‘Bath Meeting,’ Freya, Tirna, Liliana, Shera, and the just-awakened Sophie uniformly acknowledged it. However, among them, only Freya and Tirna had experience with a ‘Bath Meeting.’
So, Liliana asked the question on behalf of everyone, and Tirna kindly explained.
## 6. The 5th Bath Meeting ① △
We managed to wake Sophie from her deep sleep and obtained information about the highly skilled alchemist, who was said to be living in seclusion in the Former Yver Duchy Territory, and his subordinate, a dark elf. The Yver Duchy was a small country sandwiched between the Espana Imperial Kingdom and the Wahl Imperial Kingdom. Having belonged to the Wahl Imperial Kingdom’s faction, it was annihilated by the invasion of the Espana Imperial Kingdom.
The expedition to the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory, which we are currently planning, only considered the Former Yver Duchy Territory as a mere transit point. However, with Sophie’s guidance, it will likely be necessary to visit the alchemist.
Furthermore, Ilisha, who had suddenly collapsed and fallen into a coma, has now woken up normally thanks to Alicia’s devoted nursing. Well, after I used so much of my internal mana on “Healing Magic,” this much of an effect is to be expected.
However, a fundamental solution has not been reached.
Ilisha is not human but an artificial life form called a Homunculus, created by an alchemist. However, due to the crude techniques used, I estimated her remaining active lifespan to be about six months. The fact that I recognized Ilisha’s true nature early on is a stroke of luck, but how many options are left at this point is entirely unknown.
I was organizing the agenda and issues in my mind for the “Bath Meeting,” which would be held for the first time in a while. This was also an act of escapism from the fear of the usual pre-meeting revelry. Each girl is cute individually, but when they gather, they transform into carnivores, which is problematic.
This is also the reason why I only call for one person during my night duty. Furthermore, though I can’t recall clearly, I feel like I had a terrifying experience in the “Garden of the Gods.”
“Hal-sama, everyone is ready, so please come,”
As I was deep in thought in my study, Tirna came to report that preparations for the “Bath Meeting” were complete. When I went to the small changing room for men, I heard the usual boisterous voices from the adjacent women’s changing room.
“Sophie-chan, what kind of impertinent breasts are these?”
“What do you mean? I’m having trouble understanding… Besides, their size and shape are almost the same as Ly’s, and they’re just heavy…”
“Shouldn’t such insolent, upstart breasts that diminish my value be punished? Liliana, have Tirna take care of it.”
“Yes, Ly-sama.”
“H-hey! Liliana and Tirna. Don’t grope my breasts! …An… Ah… St-stop itttttt!!”
“Evil breasts are destined to perish. Oh ho ho ho ho!”
It seems Ly, who was provoked by Sophie’s unexpected large breasts, was joined by Liliana and Tirna. Just listening to their voices, I can imagine the scene. From Ly’s perspective, it’s likely a case of “two strong contenders cannot coexist” when faced with Sophie who suddenly gained breasts comparable to her own.
“These breasts should be torn off!”
“Mai, you and I see eye to eye. I was thinking the same thing.”
This time, I heard voices from the small-breasted group, Mai and Kirika, who seemed about to join in.
“Your name is Ilisha-chan, isn’t it? This Elder Sister Elise will take care of it, so you can rest assured!”
“Is the boat Elise is sailing a mud boat?”
“Freya, you’ve become quite outspoken. The ‘Downtown Princess’ has certainly risen in the world.”
“Elise, Freya, please don’t fight.”
This time, from another direction, I heard the voices of Elise and Freya, like playful banter. It seemed Alicia was mediating. Still, their topics of conversation never seem to end. I’m truly impressed.
When I finished undressing and entered the bathroom naked, the equally naked women were already waiting. According to the rules of the “Bath Meeting,” hiding one’s body with bath towels or yukatas was prohibited. However, being stared at by so many beautiful girls made me incredibly embarrassed.
Tension ran between us. This was because the women were holding the “exfoliating scrub sticks” that had been banned after the “4th Bath Meeting.”
“Elise, those ‘exfoliating scrub sticks’ were supposed to be banned, weren’t they?”
“I’m not the leader this time, you know?”
Elise smiled and shifted her gaze to Ly beside her.
“The target this time is Sophie-chan. Everyone, commence attack!”
While I was dumbfounded, at Ly’s command, the attack squad moved.
“Eh?! Why are the kittens coming? They’re attacking! HEEEEELP!!”
Poor Sophie was surrounded by the women and began to be scrubbed all over with the “exfoliating scrub sticks.”
Mai and Kirika hooked their “exfoliating scrub sticks” onto Sophie’s large breasts and scrubbed them vigorously.
“These breasts should be torn off! These breasts should be torn off!”
What’s more, they were muttering curses while doing so.
“Hiiieeeahhh!! It hurts! It hurts! Stop scrubbing!!”
Looking closely, Ilisha was also participating in the attack! Was this a sophisticated strategy to implant a trauma regarding beautiful girls, which she had previously loved, through this punishment? Or was it simply personal vendetta? I pondered this, but since I was not the target of the attack, I decided it was best not to meddle.
Sophie, I’ll at least pick up your bones for you.
However, Ly and Elise, who had ordered the assault unit, came rushing in covered in suds. Sophie was also red all over, and now a second wave of Liliana, Dietlinde, and Swan Hilda, also covered in suds, charged in.
“Hal-sama, shall we enjoy ourselves slowly too?”
“I will also participate.”
The next moment, Elise clung to my back and started washing my back with her large breasts. Without a moment’s delay, Ly embraced me from the front and began rubbing me with her proud large breasts.
“You guys, you’ve done it now!”
“Hal-sama, aren’t my large breasts comfortable?”
“Oh Ly, my large breasts have more attack power.”
Currently, Elise had not offered the magic accumulated in her body to the seal of the ‘Yoke of God’ in preparation for the upcoming battle with the ‘Assassin’s Guild,’ and I absorbed the leaked magic from her back. As a result, my penis became erect, and I began to embrace Ly tightly in front of me and initiate a deep kiss. Furthermore, I was possessed by a beastly desire to unleash hot, steaming white fluid into Ly, if possible.
However, Ly calmly and without panic,挟s my erect penis between her thighs and moved her entire body, ejaculating with a “dopoo.” Was this the sexual technique called “sumata” that I had heard of before? Still, it felt good.
Thus, the evil custom that served as a prelude to the “Bath Meeting” was once again alive and well.
The women, having vented their daily frustrations, rinsed off the soap suds and relaxed in the hot spring. Frankly, I confess that Elise and Ly’s physical “service” this time felt good. Or rather, it was because of the magic leaked from Elise’s magic reservoir that I had a passionate deep kiss with Ly, and was even helped to ejaculate by her. The assault unit, engrossed in subduing Sophie, didn’t seem to notice. Of course, the ejaculated white fluid was also mixed with soap suds and went unnoticed.
Meanwhile, Elise, one of the schemers, had admitted her plan’s failure and was dejected. On the other hand, Ly, who had unexpectedly provided “service,” blushed and headed for the bathtub.
“Oooooh, Sofiiiie~. Are you aliveeeee~?”
On the floor of the washing area where the women had left, the vanquished Sophie lay sprawled.
“Hal-sama… my whole body is rubbed raw – it stings, it stings. The kittens here are ferocious.”
Sophie’s pathetic state reminded me of myself, the victim of the previous “Bath Meeting.” Moreover, Sophie’s current form was that of a graceful “Princess from a sheltered home,” not a valiant “Princess Knight.” Her appearance was so pitiable that I used my meager magic to cast “Healing Magic” on her.
“Thank you, Hal-sama. Perhaps this will make up for all my pranks?”
“Don’t be naive, Sophie. The humiliation I suffered was far greater than this.”
As Sophie headed for the bathtub with a refreshed look, Ly declared her resolution to continue fighting. A tense atmosphere filled the air between Sophie and Ly.
“…It can’t be helped, Sophie. This is my last act of mercy.”
“I’m grateful, Ly. And to everyone who played pranks, I’m sorry.”
Immediately after sparks flew between Ly and Sophie’s gazes, Ly relented and made peace. Sophie then apologized, and it seemed she was finally accepted as a Party Member of the “Princess Harem.”
***
7. 5th Bath Meeting ②
“Well then, let us begin the ‘5th Bath Meeting.'”
As usual, I made the opening declaration for the “Bath Meeting,” and the serious? meeting began.
“First, let us confirm the progress of the outstanding agenda items from the ‘4th Bath Meeting’.”
Of the previous agenda items, the proposal by Elise to retrieve the magic staff from the innermost part of the underground dungeon of Portland Castle Ruins was confirmed as completed.
When Elise recounted the events of that time, the remaining members and Alicia were astonished. In fact, I had imposed a gag order regarding the details of the expedition until I gave my permission.
“I can’t believe Elise was the ‘Miko Princess of Sealing’.”
“Do you now understand my value, Ly?”
“Then… I, as a descendant of Sarianth Waiyar-sama, the Sword Hero, one of the ‘Ancient Heroes,’ could also be a ‘Miko Princess of Sealing,’ couldn’t I, Liliana?”
“Yes, that’s right, Ly-sama.”
Ly, realizing she might also be a “Miko Princess of Sealing,” beamed with a smile. Liliana, a distant relative of Ly, also looked proud, while Sophie, also a distant relative, wore a meaningful smile. Sophie likely thought that she, as a “Princess Knight,” was more suited to be a “Miko Princess of Sealing” than Ly.
Truly, Sophie’s thoughts remained unchanged from childhood.
Next, regarding the proposal by Mai to rescue the boys and girls held captive for the ‘Killing Doll’ in the secret base of the ‘Assassin’s Guild,’ significant progress was made. In other words, Liliana, who had also been modified into a ‘Killing Doll,’ remembered the location of the secret modification base for the ‘Killing Dolls.’ It was in Ashurai, the imperial capital of the now-defunct Wahl Imperial Kingdom.
“It’s a ‘blessing in disguise,’ a good deed, eh, Liliana.”
“Thank you, Dietlinde-sama.”
“Ly, in the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory, we will explore the ‘Yoke of God,’ connected to Sarianth Waiyar-sama, and the secret base for modifying ‘Killing Dolls.’ Be prepared, as we expect to engage the ‘Assassin’s Guild’ during this expedition.”
“Understood, Hal-sama. Also, in the former Yver Duchy Territory along the way, I will revise the plan to visit the hidden residence of that alchemist.”
“I’m counting on you, Ly.”
“Hal-sama, if you are going that far, please consider extending the journey to my homeland, the former Yangas Kingdom Territory.”
“That’s a good point. Ly, I apologize, but please incorporate Liliana’s opinion as well.”
“Considering the extended schedule, this will take quite a few days. Is that alright?”
“It can’t be helped.”
“Understood.”
Thus, the expedition to the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory was rescheduled by Ly. Besides this, I intend to check if there is any remaining documentation regarding Mai’s birth at the secret base of the ‘Assassin’s Guild.’ Currently, Mai’s mind is divided, and from my observation, it seems to have been separated shortly after birth.
Furthermore, I plan to ask the reclusive alchemist in the former Yver Duchy Territory to treat Sophie’s missing limbs.
Next, it was reported that the proposal by Swan Hilda and Edele to abduct demonkin maidens, release their evil magic, and turn them into humans before protecting them would be implemented soon.
“As a human, I can no longer visit the demonkin’s country, so I’m relying on you, Swan Hilda.”
“Since Ede-nee is so enthusiastic, I’m planning to start moving pretty soon.”
“Don’t mess up, Swan Hilda.”
“Understood, Hal-sama.”
Other minor agenda items were also proposed, but they were trivial matters and have been omitted.
“As the next agenda item, let’s summarize the expedition to the Southern Nations.”
Regarding this, Kirika, Freya, and Swan Hilda reported in the order of their visit. Elise’s report was already covered during the progress check of outstanding agenda items.
Kirika reported on the current state of the former Kamiyar Holy Nation territory and the battle with a lower-class demonkin called a “Unicorn Wolf” that attacked in the Great Forest Zone ahead. I also reported on the circumstances of rescuing Liliana.
“It’s a miracle that Liliana was saved. Unlike some horny knight.”
“Thank you, Ly-sama.”
“Ly, calling me, a ‘Princess Knight,’ a horny knight is cruel!”
“Sophie-chan… aren’t you showing insufficient remorse?”
Ly raised her right hand and struck a pose to attack Sophie.
“I… I’ve reflected, so please, forgi-give me.”
It seemed the previous attack had taken its toll, as Sophie apologized profusely.
The second presenter was Freya, who spoke about the “Thanksgiving Concert” held in the former Kingdom of Vandis, causing the remaining members to sigh once again.
“I still can’t believe that the gloomy, stingy glasses-wearer, who was called the ‘Doll Princess’ or ‘Downtown Princess,’ is the great ‘Diva of Serenity’.”
“And I still can’t believe that the mediocre magician Elise is the ‘Miko Princess of Sealing’.”
“Fufufufufu.”
After Freya’s report, Elise interjected, and their usual playful exchange began.
Finally, Swan Hilda gave a brief report on the “Garden of the Gods” inhabited by Valkyries, eliciting sounds of longing from the remaining members for not being able to participate.
“What a precious experience you had. I am extremely envious.”
Ly’s remark represented the opinions of the remaining members.
“What are you talking about? I was merely trained by the Valkyrie sisters!!”
“I, along with Freya, also participated in the training the next day!”
“Elise-sama, has that… puffiness finally gone down?”
“Who are you to say such a thing, Freya?”
“That is my retribution for being unjustly punished by you—”
“Silence! Now, finally, let’s hear about future plans and new requests.”
“Yes, Hal. First, I will report. Preparations are complete for me to attend the masquerade ball held at the White Castle of the Espana Imperial Kingdom in one week. Princess Elizabeth has something she wishes to discuss, so I will listen carefully.”
“Please handle the matter of my incompetent stepsister.”
“Hey, Ly. What is this?! Don’t tell me ‘Beth-chan’ is Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Family, our sworn enemy?!”
“I cannot overlook what was just said either.”
Alicia spoke first, explaining the masquerade ball to be held in a week, and Ly chimed in. However, Sophie, who regarded the Espana Imperial Kingdom as her enemy, pounced, and Liliana, who was in the same position, agreed.
“Actually, ‘Beth-chan,’ Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, was assassinated, and I saved her with my ‘Resurrection Magic’—”
“We have bound Elizabeth with the side effects of ‘Resurrection Magic,’ ‘Slave Contract Magic,’ and what we call the ‘Pledge of Sisterhood,’ the ‘Utopia Oath,’ in a complete bind.”
Hal and Ly explained the circumstances of saving Elizabeth, and Sophie and Liliana were temporarily convinced.
“Still, to have an active Crown Princess as one of your companions… The ‘Princess Harem’ is truly an unnatural and dangerous place.”
“I was playing pranks on these terrifying people…”
Liliana sighed, and Sophie hung her head visibly. Meanwhile, Shera, in the same situation at the edge of the bathtub, trembled. Now that I recall, I obtained the royal seal of the Kingdom of Sazania when I resurrected Shera. It’s about time we consider what to do with it.
“Alicia, I’m sorry, but could you cover Illyssha’s ears so she can’t hear this?”
“Yes, Hal. Illyssha-chan, be a good girl and stay still.”
“Okay, Alicia big sister.”
“Everyone is probably listening, but Illyssha is not human, but an artificial life form called a Homunculus. Furthermore, she was created crudely, so her remaining lifespan is probably only about six months. I want to somehow save her. Therefore, I’d like you all to educate her within a range that doesn’t overexert her.”
“Hal-sama, you’re being too distant.”
“I’ve taken a liking to this girl too.”
“I’ll teach her all sorts of things.”
Next, I requested the ladies to provide education for Illyssha, the Homunculus, and received their agreement. This is what is called “doing one’s best and leaving the rest to fate.” All that’s left is to rely on the highly skilled alchemist who lives in seclusion in the former Yver Duchy Territory. Of course, I also plan to consult the alchemist about treating Sophie’s missing limbs.
Other proposals included Elise’s desire to investigate the local specialties of the upcoming regions, a greedy request from someone whose stomach had finally flattened after recent indulgence.
Another proposal from the “Small Breasts” faction was to find something similar to the wig that transformed Sophie from a valiant “Princess Knight” into a graceful “Princess from a sheltered home,” but this would be difficult.
“It seems we have exhausted the agenda, so I hereby close the 5th Bath Meeting.”
As everyone’s skin began to turn red and they appeared to be on the verge of overheating, thus concluding the ‘5th Bath Meeting.’
Thank you for reading.
Episode 25: “Illyssha” – Does the crudely made artificial maiden (Homunculus) dream of eternal life? This is the end.
Episode 25.5 “Swan Hilda III” is scheduled for posting from November 5th at 0:00.
Originally, Shera’s episode was planned, but due to the extension of the episode related to the demonkin maiden, it has been split.
