H29.1.11 Typo Correction
① After that, the plan was to return to the former Yver Duchy Territory and retrieve Sasha and Sophie. → …, Ilisha and Sophie.
It had been over a month since I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, returned from my expedition trip to the Southern Nations.
The original plan was to depart on my next expedition trip immediately after finishing my accumulated work, and I had asked Lyushenne from the remaining members to create a travel itinerary.
However, there were too many problems, and I still couldn’t depart.
The original plan only involved handling the pending matters related to the Raymond Trading Company.
In reality, I was swamped with incidents related to “Princess Harem,” so I left the work related to the Raymond Trading Company to Alicia.
Alicia also seemed to be very busy, handling the siblings she had enslaved and educating the female slaves.
Under such circumstances, when we returned to the base mansion of “Princess Harem,” we had to rush to clean up the “designated requests” undertaken by the remaining members.
Countess Jeanette Christina Von Montaigne was an heretic called “demon-possessed,” possessing memories of her past life from when she lived in another world.
She was muttering incomprehensible things about herself being a “villainess” and was acting excessively, to the point where she was about to be given a poisoned chalice by her father.
Her past life memories could be sealed by the “Seal Pierce” bestowed upon her by Swan Hilda from the Valkyries.
On the way back with Yuria Michelle Von Minshir, a baron’s daughter who had taken on a “designated request” related to Ginette, Lyushenne, her tutor, encountered Sophie Anne=Marie Yuma Yver in a cage belonging to a slave disposal contractor called a “junk shop,” who had been destroyed into a “human dog” state with her limbs severed at the knees and elbows.
Sophie was a distant relative of Lyushenne and Liliana, and I bought her out at Lyushenne’s strong request to see her through to the end.
As a deathbed ritual, I healed her with “Healing Magic” with the exception of her incurable missing parts, and a miracle occurred, allowing her to regain her senses for a moment.
Seizing that moment, I sealed her problematic recent memories with “Mind Magic,” and Sophie survived.
After that, as Kirika suggested, we disguised the missing parts with Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, my Mimic Slimes, which is how things are now.
However, this is only temporary first aid, and some permanent solution is needed.
I was exhausted by Sophie’s perversions, but through punishments via Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, and a wig, an artifact from the Ancient Magical Civilization Era that was a tool for feminization, she “class changed” from “Princess Knight” to “Princess from a sheltered home” and became harmless.
Regarding Sophie, I want to do something about her missing parts on this expedition trip.
Just when Sophie’s pranks subsided, I was summoned by my father, Dalos Raymond.
The reason was that my sister, Miuuki, had been proposed to by Nicole O’Suf, known as the “son of a slave trader,” but my father had unilaterally said he would consider it if Nicole won a contest with me.
What Nicole proposed was a contest to train the twin sisters of a former baron’s daughter, who had fallen into ruin and effectively become slaves, into ladies and see who could make the better noblewoman.
Nicole chose Sasha Kronamina Von Clafuhride, the elder sister, and I was assigned to her younger sister, Ilisha Ilizia Von Clafuhride.
However, Ilisha’s true identity was not human, but a Homunculus created by an incompetent alchemist.
The period for lady training was set at two years, but Ilisha had only about six months to live.
However, Nicole himself did not know this fact; it was his mother, Miranda O’Suf, who doted on her son, who arranged it.
I want to help Ilisha, who is desperately trying to live.
As for my sister Miuuki and Nicole, they can decide for themselves.
Meanwhile, a proposal had been made by Edele and Swan Hilda to save the demon girls who were in mortal danger, and the rescue operation has finally begun.
Currently, the Demon Lord Army has the upper hand against the Human-Demi-Human Allied Forces, but the hero Albert Sandia has been raised by Calyun, the supreme god of fire, who has given him a quest to defeat Demon King Gandaro.
From this, Swan Hilda, being of the God Clan, understood that the Demon Lord Army would eventually collapse and the Demon Lord’s castle would fall.
Swan Hilda, being Demon King Gandaro’s only daughter, was responsible for selecting the demon girls to be saved.
And for the first time, when the demons were not wary, they aimed for big targets and selected the daughters of the Demon Lord’s Four Heavenly Kings.
They were fond of Edele and have undergone a “class change” from demons to humans.
Currently, they are housed at St. Agnes Abbey, and more are expected to join.
I thought things had finally settled down, but then Mai’s identity was seen through by Sharon Hashishin of the “Assassin’s Guild,” and subsequently, Liliana’s survival was also discovered.
However, fortunately, unlike when “Princess Harem” was first formed, the defenses of the base mansion were unassailable.
In the end, Sharon was subdued and neutralized without any combat.
I had intended to dispose of Sharon, but upon receiving information from Elise that the “Assassin’s Guild” had been annihilated by the Hero Party, I changed my policy to pacification.
Currently, Sharon lives with the former demon girls at St. Agnes Abbey.
She seems to be getting along surprisingly well with the former demon girls.
On the upcoming expedition trip, I plan to get closer to Mai’s origins, but the situation is uncertain due to the annihilation of the “Assassin’s Guild.”
I can only hope for the best on the ground.
Then, I ascended to the castle to attend the masked ball at White Castle, for which I had been repeatedly invited.
To my surprise, through the connections of nobles with whom I had become close through tutoring, all the party members of “Princess Harem” had secretly gathered.
After that, Alicia and I, along with “Princess Harem” party members, had a heated discussion with “Bes-chan,” Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, about the future state of human nations.
If “Bes-chan’s” plan succeeds, half of the party members will be crowned Queens and Empresses, and as a reward for protecting them, I will be promoted to Marquis.
However, in preparation for this, I was given a baptismal name, which turned out to be the rather useless “Harem.”
Then, to relieve my melancholy, I stopped by the high-class brothel “Rose Bud” and ended up paying for Eria Akue de Castina, also known as Air, who was the highest-ranking young prostitute, the second daughter of the “Rose Sister.”
Eria was a descendant of the royal family of the Kingdom of Castina, which once existed in the Northern Nations.
Thus, looking back, I let out a sigh confirming that I had been living a turbulent life every day.
Furthermore, one of the main objectives of the expedition trip is to confirm the state of the “Divine Yoke,” which seals the Great Calamity with the body of Saliand Wahl, who founded the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, and his divine artifact, the “Twilight Sacred Sword.”
“Hal-sama, I have brought the revised travel itinerary. Still, with the schedule changing one after another, it was quite a lot of work to revise it.”
“Thank you, Lyushenne. I suspect the schedule will change again during the actual expedition trip… but I’ll be counting on you then.”
“I understand.”
The travel itinerary that Lyushenne created is currently limited to travel within the Western Nations where we are, but it has become complex and bizarre due to various factors.
Needless to say, the starting point of the expedition trip is the base mansion of “Princess Harem.”
Currently, we have continued to rent an 8-seater wagon and two horses to pull it from the Raymond Trading Company.
And for this expedition trip, I tried to select the accompanying members…
“Hal-sama, as the second-in-command (sub-leader), I’m a sure thing, right?”
Elise smiled and appealed for her inclusion.
Beside her, Mai, who was a sure thing, was smiling.
“We need proper accounting for the trip. Waste is the enemy, and we’ll need a replacement driver.”
Freya, who appeared from behind Elise, said that accounting and a replacement driver were necessary for the trip.
Freya was hugging Shera, and her tail was wagging as if expecting something.
“Since I have matters concerning summoned beasts, I should be a sure thing, shouldn’t I?”
Kirika also puffed out her chest and asserted her inclusion.
“I’m bored of staying behind!”
Dietlinde, who approached, pleaded to be taken along with tears in her eyes.
“Hal-sama, the Raymond Trading Company has moved up their business, so please take me with you this time.”
When I turned around, Alicia was there, asking with her eyes twinkling.
This time, as it was an important matter, Alicia, who was in the observer slot for “Princess Harem,” had naturally shown up.
Thus, I received the strong desire from all of them to be taken along.
In the end, we used the funds of “Princess Harem” to procure the wagon and horses, and it was decided that everyone would go on this expedition trip.
Freya and I will be the drivers, and Edele and Eria will learn to drive as well, as a replacement is needed.
Therefore, the number of participants in this expedition trip swollen to a total of 16 people: Alicia, Elise, Mai, Swan Hilda, Lyushenne, Kirika, Tirna, Edele, Freya, Dietlinde, Liliana, Shera, Sophie, Ilisha, Eria, and myself.
The scale is comparable to that of a famous large-scale adventurer party.
The wagon we purchased this time is also an 8-seater, so excluding the drivers, there is room for two more people.
This should leave room to welcome new party members we meet along the journey.
Who will ride in which carriage is currently being adjusted, but a fierce battle is underway beneath the surface.
Now, the general outline of the travel itinerary created by Lyushenne is to travel along the main road extending westward from the Espana Imperial Kingdom, and then head to the former Yver Duchy Territory, Sophie’s homeland.
From there, under Sophie’s guidance, we plan to meet a renowned alchemist who is said to be in seclusion.
Here, we will consult about Ilisha’s life extension treatment and whether Sophie’s missing parts can be created.
If possible, Ilisha and Sophie will likely be left with the alchemist.
After that, we plan to detour through the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory and stop by the former Yangas Kingdom territory, which was Liliana’s homeland.
There are no specific plans here, but we intend to conduct preliminary investigations for Liliana’s enthronement as queen.
Then, regarding the expedition to the Western Nations, we will proceed to the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory, our original destination.
Here, we will head directly to Ashurai, the former capital.
The first thing we will search for is the secret base where the “Assassin’s Guild” was secretly modifying young boys and girls into Killing Dolls.
Hopefully, something related to Mai’s origins will be left there…
And then, I intend to investigate the ruins related to Saliand Wahl, one of the ancient heroes who founded the Wahl Imperial Kingdom and was known as the Hero of the Sword.
Saliand Wahl, like Enshberry Portra, who founded the Kingdom of Portland and is Elise’s ancestor, is believed to form one part of the “Divine Yoke.”
Confirming the state of the “Divine Yoke” can be said to be the ultimate objective.
Originally, I had planned to relax in the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory…
The last part of the “Divine Yoke” is the Demon Lord’s Castle in the Northern Nations.
Last time Swan Hilda confirmed the crest of the Kingdom of Desmonia, founded by Azarii Desmon, known as the Hero of the Shield, in the Demon Lord’s Castle, so there is no mistake.
However, it is not possible to visit it at the moment, and we plan to explore it after current hero Albert Sandia opens the Demon Lord’s Castle.
After that, the plan was to return to the former Yver Duchy Territory and retrieve Ilisha and Sophie.
“The departure for the expedition trip will be from early morning the day after tomorrow. Prepare everything for tomorrow.”
” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” “Yes, Hal-sama!” ”
In response to my declaration, the party members of “Princess Harem,” including Alicia, agreed, and the Second Expedition Trip within the Western Nations effectively began.
As I was returning to my room after the meeting, Eria caught me in front of my private room.
“Hal-onii-sama… I have a request.”
Eria looked at me with serious eyes.
“What is it, Eria?”
“Tonight, I want you to hold me. It may be presumptuous for me, a former prostitute, to say this, but I want a connection with Hal-onii-sama—”
When I confirmed the reason for Eria’s request for night duty, she was surprised by the beauty of the party members at the “Quality Check” held on the day they arrived at the “Princess Harem” base mansion.
And at the “Pledge of Sisters” held in the large bath afterward, not only the existing members but also “Bes-chan” revealed her true identity.
Given such circumstances, she probably sought inner peace through a connection with me.
“Unfortunately, tonight is already set with Freya. I can try to adjust it for tomorrow, but what do you think?”
“Thank you, Hal-onii-sama. Chu♡”
When I told her that I would arrange tomorrow night’s engagement with Eria, she blushed deeply and kissed my cheek.
Somehow, Eria’s attitude is strangely innocent…
Then, having conveyed her feelings, Eria ran to her room.
Thank you for reading.
episode28-7 First Night? XV① △
is scheduled for pre-release at 0:00 on January 13th.
