The Young Master of the Slave Trader – I Aim at Princess Harem – – Chapter 258

Chapter 22.26 Addendum for Typo

1. Redeeming the Rose ①
I, Hal Raymond… My current full name, after a change, is Hal Harem Von Raymond… but I don’t want to announce it yet!

Alicia, who witnessed the naming of my baptismal name, along with the party members of ‘Princess Harem’ and the bonus Illysha, and the former demonkin maidens, all laughed at me. To make matters worse, Kirika pointed out that I had fallen into a ‘Clever Trap.’

‘Harem’… To relieve the sorrow of the true baptism at the Asgard Holy Church, which bestowed this clumsy baptismal name upon me, I had a fated encounter with Eria, the second daughter of the ‘Rose Sisters,’ top-tier young prostitutes at the high-class brothel ‘Rose Bud’ that discreetly operated in the noble district of the Imperial Capital Granza.

Eria, the young prostitute, had a cute appearance and personality unbefitting a prostitute, and I fell for her at first sight.

I became engrossed in uncovering the ‘Rose Magic’ carved into Eria’s body and finding the ‘Secret Rose’ hidden within her.

However, after our intimate moment and as I was refreshing myself in the bath, a single drop of red blood dripped from Eria’s labia— *tshu~*.

At first, I was bewildered as to why a prostitute would bleed from her crotch. It turned out that Eria had reached menarche.

Normally, a girl reaching menarche and becoming capable of bearing children is a joyous celebratory occasion.

However, at ‘Rose Bud,’ where Eria belonged, it was considered proof of graduation from being a young prostitute, and after transferring to a sister establishment, she would have to service clients until her crotch was raw, like a regular prostitute.

Currently, Eria is a ‘Rose Sister,’ and her clients were limited to one per night. Furthermore, the conditions for requesting her were strict, so there were many days she didn’t have to work.

Eria had been looking for someone to buy her out while she was a ‘Rose Sister,’ but… that ultimately didn’t happen.

I decided to go to great lengths to see if I could somehow redeem Eria Akue de Castina, the young prostitute.

The redemption fee for Eria, a high-class prostitute, was an exorbitant 100 platinum coins (equivalent to 100 million yen).

With that much money, one could acquire a considerable catch even from a former young lady of a fallen noble family.

As expected, my allowance was like ‘a drop in the bucket.’

My plan was to use the funds of ‘Princess Harem’ to cover the cost. Given the balance, it was not impossible to pay.

Certainly, considering the contributors to that money, it was the result of expanding it through futures trading using my cheating knowledge from my past life, with my own pocket money and the jewelry Elise was wearing as seed money sold to an antique dealer.

With that money, I purchased the base mansion for ‘Princess Harem,’ and the remaining balance became shared assets of the party members as a fund.

Considering the future, they would also have various expenses, so even as the party leader, and even more so as their master bound by ‘Slave Contract Magic,’ I felt hesitant.

Recently, the party members have been earning funds through various activities, and although the balance is steadily increasing, 100 platinum coins is still a large sum.

I boarded a scheduled carriage departing from the gates of the Imperial Capital Granza and began my journey back to the ‘Princess Harem’ base mansion.

Upon returning to the ‘Princess Harem’ base mansion, everything was as usual, and a peaceful daily life flowed.

“Good morning. Marquis Harem… *hehe, hehe, hehe*”

As I opened the entrance door and entered the great hall, Elise was there. After calling me by an impudent title, she started to giggle again.

“Hey, Elise! Isn’t it rude to suddenly start laughing?”

“I-I’m sorry.”

“Good morning, Hal. Ah, *uff, ku, ku, ku, ku*”

“Now it’s Swan Hilda…”

Next, Swan Hilda came down from the second floor, but like Elise, she burst into laughter.

It seemed that the true baptism yesterday was a very enjoyable form of entertainment for them.

“Elise, perfect timing. Gather everyone in the living room within my private section on the second floor.”

“Did some problem occur?”

Swan Hilda tilted her head.

“Understood. Hal.”

Elise nodded solemnly, and I summoned all the members of ‘Princess Harem.’

Gathered in the living room, they all wore sympathetic expressions or were suppressing giggles.

“Ugh… c-cough, silence! Everyone, I’ve gathered you here because I want to use the ‘Princess Harem’ fund.”

“Since we are all bound by Hal’s ‘Slave Contract Magic,’ wouldn’t it be fine for Hal to use it however he pleases?”

Lyusenne responded with a logical point.

“So, how much do you plan to use?”

This time, Freya, adjusting the temple of her smart glasses, inquired.

“The amount needed is 100 platinum coins (equivalent to 100 million yen)!”

“That’s a lot of money… While it’s not an amount that cannot be drawn from the fund, what will you be using it for?”

“Well now~, I’m also curious.”

“Indeed, Freya and Kirika are right.”

Liliana agreed with Freya and Kirika, and most of the party members nodded.

“W-well, it’s the redemption fee for a high-class prostitute. Last night…”

In the end, I confessed everything about the previous night’s lovemaking, and my visits to the brothel were discovered.

“Excuse me, but isn’t that an exorbitant price just for redeeming a prostitute? Aren’t you being ripped off, Hal?”

“I think so too.”

This time, Dietlinde, who had a developed sense of economics, questioned the high redemption fee, and Dietlinde agreed.

It seemed that this was their general consensus.

“The young prostitute I intend to redeem, Eria, or rather Eria Akue de Castina, is considered to be on par with Liliana, another young prostitute, Liliana Emilia Yangas.”

“M-me…?”

Liliana, who was brought up as a comparison, looked confused.

“The full name of the young prostitute you just mentioned… is quite interesting.”

Meanwhile, Lyusenne was very curious about Eria Akue de Castina’s full name.

“Lyusenne, did you find some interesting information?”

Elise seemed intrigued by Lyusenne’s reaction.

“Could it be that this young prostitute is from the northern kingdoms, like myself?”

“That’s impossible, isn’t it? That place should be completely controlled by demons!”

Edele, who seemed to have realized something, was skeptical, while Swan Hilda argued.

“Hal, could you please tell me about her physical characteristics?”

“Of course, Lyusenne. Eria has very beautiful, pale blue hair…”

As I recalled the previous night’s events, I listed Eria’s physical characteristics.

“It seems there is no mistake. Hal, the Eria you found is a former royal from the Kingdom of Castina, which was destroyed by a demonic invasion long ago.”

“The Kingdom of Castina? I’ve never heard of it!”

When Lyusenne explained that Eria was a former royal, Sophie asked for clarification.

“Sophie, it seems you need to study history and geopolitics more.”

“I can’t possibly study any more! I’m already being pushed to my limit by Liliana every day!”

“I seem to hear some frivolous nonsense… Liliana, please work her harder starting tomorrow.”

“Understood, Lyusenne-sama.”

“B-but I’m already at my limit…”

“Sophie, Elder Sister… Illysha, who has the same curriculum, is keeping up.”

“Gnnnnh…”

It seemed Sophie had stirred up trouble and her studies had just become much harder.

“Lyusenne, please tell me your thoughts.”

“Yes, Hal. As for Eria—”

According to Lyusenne’s explanation, the inclusion of ‘de’ in a full name indicates someone of noble or royal birth from the northern kingdoms. Come to think of it, Edele, who also received her true baptism like me, has the full name Edele Yung-Fern de Desmonia, which includes ‘de.’

Furthermore, the aforementioned Kingdom of Castina was a country destroyed by a demonic invasion over a hundred years ago. In other words, the destruction of the Kingdom of Castina was a historical event, not a current issue.

Lyusenne, as a former princess of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, would have received education on the history of other civilizations.

At this point, Freya and Dietlinde questioned if she was using a false name, but Lyusenne dismissed them.

She explained that she was convinced Eria was genuine because the physical characteristics I described matched those of the Castinian royalty.

Those characteristics included Eria’s pale blue hair.

This pale blue hair was called the ‘Mysterious Flow of Castina’ and was a symbol that served as the mark of those royal bloodlines.

“Hal… Therefore, Miss Eria is a valuable individual worth securing, even if it costs 100 platinum coins.”

Lyusenne’s logical explanation led to the decision to redeem Eria.

“However, 100 platinum coins is a heavy burden…”

While I was delighted that the redemption of Eria was decided, I sighed at the weight of the redemption fee.

“Hal, money should be borne by those who have it.”

“And who would that be?”

“That would be, of course, ‘Beth-chan’.”

Lyusenne spoke and began to write on a piece of stationery.

“Swan Hilda, could you secretly deliver this letter to Princess Elizabeth of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom?”

“Sure! If she’s from the northern kingdoms like me and Eria is from the same region, I’ll lend a hand.”

Without further ado, Swan Hilda, clad in inconspicuous attire, flew away using Sky-soaring.

After a short wait, Swan Hilda returned carrying a wooden box containing 100 platinum coins and a reply letter.

“She returned so quickly, it’s almost anticlimactic.”

“As soon as I gave her Lyusenne’s letter, she decided immediately. Also, the reply letter should state that if Eria is successfully redeemed, she wishes to make a ‘Pledge of Sisterhood’.”

“…Indeed, that is correct. Thank you for your service, Swan Hilda.”

“It was nothing.”

“Mm.”

“Mai, sorry about this.”

Mai handed a towel to Swan Hilda, who was lightly sweating from her round trip to the White Castle and her secret contact with ‘Beth-chan,’ the Imperial Princess, to accomplish the task.

Behind them, Shera, who had been dozing off, was caught by Elise and Freya, who were playfully fiddling with her tail.

With the letter written by Lyusenne, I easily obtained the large sum of 100 platinum coins. After having lunch at the ‘Princess Harem’ base mansion, I returned to ‘Rose Bud,’ located in the noble district of the Imperial Capital Granza.

By the way, lunch today was Paella specially made by Tirna and a consommé soup with seafood.

As always, Tirna’s cooking skills are beyond compare.

2. Redeeming the Rose ②
“You’re back so early… Have you given up on redeeming Eria?”

Because I returned so quickly, Madame Ishtar seemed to have judged that I had given up on redeeming Eria. Her somber expression suggested that Madame Ishtar possessed a kind disposition.

Accompanying me was Elise, clad in a hooded robe. Elise, like Shera, could use the ‘Space Magic’ item box, so she was essentially my baggage carrier.

Of course, this was also because Elise was the vice-leader of ‘Princess Harem’…

“The redemption fee was secured more easily than I expected. Elise, could you hand it over?”

“Yes, please.”

A wooden box containing 100 platinum coins was placed on the table in the reception room where Elise and I were led. Madame Ishtar carefully counted them.

“–I have indeed received the redemption fee of 100 platinum coins. Thank you for redeeming Eria this time.”

*Clap, clap.*

Madame Ishtar made two claps, perhaps as a signal.

“Madame… I have brought the young prostitute Eria.”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Madame Ishtar thanked the man in black and turned back to me.

“Hal Raymond-sama, we have indeed handed over Eria. We will be leaving, so please take her with you once all preparations for departure are complete. Regarding the transfer certificate, we will provide it when you leave.”

“Hal-ani-sama… I can’t believe you came this quickly—”

Eria appeared, led by a man in black, apparently an employee of ‘Rose Bud.’ Eria, at first glance, was wearing an elegant dress, like a young lady from a noble family. In this attire, she would not seem out of place if I took her through the noble district.

In the case of slave traders, slaves wear the standard slave garments set by the ‘Slave Merchant Guild,’ and they are still wearing them when the customer takes them away. Customers who are particular about their appearance bring their own replacement clothing, and this consideration was surprisingly appreciated.

This might be worth proposing when I return to the Raymond Trading Company.

“…My, she’s a beautiful girl who suits Hal’s taste. Still, having her call you ‘Hal-ani-sama’ shows you have a deep karma, Hal. Once we return to the base mansion, we’ll need to prepare for the ‘Quality Check’ immediately—”

Beside me, Elise muttered something ominous. What’s more, she even showed a rare black smile.

“Eria, there are a few conditions for me to redeem you.”

“Yes, Hal-ani-sama.”

“First, I will bind you with my ‘Slave Contract Magic’.”

“Am I falling from being a prostitute to a slave…?”

Eria’s shoulders slumped in disappointment.

“Don’t worry, Eria. Hal may say that, but I’ve never been treated as a slave.”

“Who are you?! Who might you be?”

“I am Elise. I’m the vice-leader of the adventurer party ‘Princess Harem.’ By the way, I am also Hal’s slave.”

Elise began her self-introduction, and coolly removed her hooded robe.

Her standing posture didn’t show the plumpness caused by overeating at the masquerade ball, but she was probably cinched in with a waist nipper.

“My, Elise-sama is also a stunningly beautiful girl.”

“Well, you’re actually a little plump around the abdomen.”

“Hal, that’s something we agreed not to mention!”

Elise’s face turned bright red with anger when I pointed out her ample abdomen, and Eria, watching her, relaxed her body.

It seemed she was reassured by seeing me playfully interacting with someone bound by ‘Slave Contract Magic.’

“Well, that’s about it from my end. Second, I’d like you to become an adventurer and work with ‘Princess Harem’.”

“Hal, you’ve missed something important.”

“What is it, Elise?”

“That would be the ‘Quality Check,’ which also serves as an initiation rite.”

When I explained the ‘Quality Check’ to Eria, she decided to bring out a device she had used during her time at the brothel.

This made the ‘Quality Check’ even more exciting.

“Well then, let’s begin by binding Eria’s body with ‘Slave Contract Magic’—”

As I chanted ‘Slave Contract Magic,’ a curse seal briefly appeared on Eria’s neck and then vanished.

“—With this, am I now Hal-ani-sama’s slave in name and reality…?”

Thus, without delay, I cast ‘Slave Contract Magic’ on Eria and made her my slave.

After that, Elise took Eria’s personal belongings that she had brought and stored them in the item box.

“Are there any changes in your physical condition?”

“Yes, I’m fine. I would have disliked a brand or tattoo, but since it was a curse seal, it didn’t hurt or itch.”

“That’s good. Then let’s depart.”

When we informed Madame Ishtar that we were ready to leave, she handed us Eria’s transfer certificate, and we left ‘Rose Bud.’

After successfully redeeming the former prostitute Eria and leaving ‘Rose Bud,’ Elise and I boarded a circulating carriage, passed through the noble district, and arrived at the plaza in front of the castle wall where the castle gate was located.

After paying the fare and disembarking, a crowd had gathered at the announcement space at the edge of the plaza.

“Is there some important announcement or a crime that occurred?”

Elise asked with a slightly anxious expression.

“It seems the last royal of the Kingdom of Sazania has finally been captured.”
“It says they have already executed them publicly.”
“Was the one who fled until the very end the princess?”
“It also says the royal seal of the Kingdom of Sazania that they took with them has been recovered, but what is a royal seal?”

“It seems ‘Beth-chan’ made arrangements for it immediately.”

“She’s surprisingly capable, isn’t she?”

After that, I pinned the badge of a first-class quasi-noble to my chest and passed through the castle gate inspection with Elise and Eria without any checks. Then, as usual, we boarded a scheduled carriage, alighted at the foot of the hill where the ‘Princess Harem’ base mansion stood, and climbed the hill on foot.

“Thank you for accompanying me today, Elise.”

“As the vice-leader, it is my duty, of course. I have preparations for the ‘Quality Check,’ so I will excuse myself for now.”

Elise hurried into the base mansion.

“Well then, let’s go in too. Since Elise went ahead as a precursor, I’ll first take you to your private room.”

“Yes, Master. As a slave, will I… have to live on the cold floor?”

“Don’t worry, it’s a room that used to be a guest room.”

“But there are a slave’s privileges…”

“‘Seeing is believing!’ Let’s head to the guest room that will be Eria’s private room first.”

I led Eria to a guest room on the second floor of the base mansion.

“—Can I really use such a splendid room?”

“That’s right, and you can continue to call me ‘Hal-ani-sama’ as before.”

“Yes, Hal-ani-sama.”

*Thud, thud, thud.*

“Who is it?”

“It’s Liliana… So, this must be Eria-sama. I am—”

As I was explaining the base mansion and ‘Princess Harem’ to Eria, Liliana arrived to inform me that preparations for the ‘Quality Check’ were complete.

“Even the exceptionally beautiful Liliana-sama is Hal-ani-sama’s slave…”

Eria looked like she would faint at Liliana’s beauty.

“Don’t worry so much, and regarding the ‘Quality Check,’ should we head there now?”

Looking around the room, Eria’s personal belongings, which Elise had brought using the item box, were placed by the wall.

“I’ll change and get ready, Hal-ani-sama. Please tell me the venue, and I’ll head there later.”

“Then, the venue is—”

I left Eria in her room, which had become her private quarters, and headed to the living room in my private section on the same floor.

“Alicia and even ‘Beth-chan’ are here…”

This situation was the result of Swan Hilda’s frantic efforts. Now, my visits to the brothel had also been exposed to Alicia. For the first time, I felt a chilling fear from Alicia’s smile!

Unlike ordinary slaves or mere prostitutes, Eria, being a high-class prostitute, had some personal belongings, which Elise stored in the item box and placed in Eria’s private room before we arrived.

Eria intends to entertain us with a contraption she used during her time as a prostitute. That high-class brothel was very particular about such contraptions, so I’m very much looking forward to it.

Then, after a short wait, Eria, who had changed, entered the room and was guided by Elise onto the platform. Many party members had also disrobed on that platform as an initiation rite.

“My name is Eria Akue de Castina. I am 15 years old—”

Eria began her self-introduction, and she was surprisingly composed.

“Hal-ani-chan, that former prostitute Eria seems to be a good catch.”

‘Beth-chan’ whispered.

“Princess Elizabeth, isn’t it inappropriate for you to be here?”

“I am currently in the middle of my afternoon nap in my private room. There’s no need to worry.”

“What about Alicia?”

“I’m on duty at the Raymond Trading Company, but a little bit is fine.”

While I was having a secret conversation with Elizabeth and Alicia, Eria’s self-introduction ended, and she then proceeded to introduce herself to the existing party members.

“You probably already know me, but I’m Elise, the vice-leader of ‘Princess Harem’.”

“I am Lyusenne.”

“I’m Liliana.”

“I am Kirika.”

One by one, the party members greeted her.

“Why… is such a beautiful girl, rarely seen even in high-class brothels, part of an adventurer party, which should be a group of outlaws…”
Aria looked troubled as the group of beautiful girls greeted her one after another.

“I am Alicia.”

“I’m ‘Bess-chan.’ Please take good care of me, Aria-onee-chan!”

While Aria was still confused, Alicia and Elizabeth also introduced themselves, and “Bess-chan’s” act was as strong as ever.

During the self-introductions, the Party Members of the “Princess Harem” only stated their first names, but Aria was overwhelmed by the sheer presence of so many beautiful girls.

She felt like she might faint in shock if the full names and origins of the party members were revealed later.

She assumed that would be explained gradually.

3. Quality Check and the Third “Oath of Sisters” △

I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, intending to vent my frustration over this name, planned to unleash my dissatisfaction on a prostitute at the high-class brothel “Rosebud” with whom I would have no lingering feelings.

However, the second daughter of “Rose Sister,” whom I had requested, named Air, turned out to be a truly wonderful girl.

Furthermore, during their bath after their intimate encounter, Air, who was Aria Akue de Castina, a high-class prostitute, had her first menstruation. I found myself in a situation where she would fall to the status of a common prostitute if things were left as they were.

To make matters worse, a commotion erupted as I scrambled to gather the 100 platinum coins (equivalent to 100 million yen) needed for her redemption, even involving Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, known as “Bess-chan.”

After successfully redeeming Aria, I did what I always did and bound her with “Slave Contract Magic,” which was fine up to that point. However, Elise, who accompanied me for the redemption, immediately prepared for the “Quality Check.”

Following Aria’s self-introduction, the party members and other observers offered brief greetings, and the problematic “Quality Check” began.

This time, Aria seemed extremely embarrassed, so only her first name was revealed; her origin was to be explained later.

Ilisha was sent to her private room, as it was deemed inappropriate for her young age. However, “Bess-chan,” who was even younger, remained.

“Is Elizabeth also waiting in a separate room?”

“I am the sponsor who redeemed Aria, and in the imperial harem, there are plenty of naked women!”

With that, “Bess-chan” decided to participate in the “Quality Check.”

It seemed to be a universal truth that the one funding the venture held more power…

If the sponsor wished to see, there was no objection to showing them.

“Then, let us begin.”

Aria’s attire, at first glance, appeared to be a normal dress. It was a green, long-sleeved one-piece dress, with a skirt that reached down to her ankles, a design befitting of a chaste lady.

It was the kind of dress a noblewoman who disliked exposing her bare skin would wear.

However, accents of red and white rose corsages were attached to various parts of the dress.

Aria had mentioned something about a gimmick she used to use at the high-class brothel “Rosebud,” so I suspected there was something to it.

The rose corsages were attached to both shoulders, with a red rose and a white rose side by side on each.

There were also red and white roses on the chest.

Furthermore, a red rose and a white rose were attached to each side of her waist.

Standing in the center of the stage, Aria gracefully lifted the hem of her dress with elegant movements, pulled it up slightly, and gracefully curtsied to us, her audience.

She was offering a greeting as a former royal to the party members of the “Princess Harem,” who were comprised of former princesses and imperial princesses. If they knew the truth, they might faint.

As I thought about that, I realized that the current Imperial Princess and Crown Princess of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, Elizabeth, was also present.

Without knowing it, Aria had just greeted some incredibly important people.

“Her basic greeting seems to be in order. Sophie-onee-sama, you’re losing to a former prostitute.”

“Why am I being brought up here…”

“Well, it’s probably because of your daily conduct.”

From Liliana’s smiling expression, it was clear that Aria’s greeting surpassed a certain standard.

Meanwhile, Sophie, who had been brought up, looked displeased, and Dietlinde teased her from the side.

“When I curtsy like this in this body, I can’t see my feet.”

Sophie glanced down at her chest, blessed with ample cleavage.

“Even so, Lyushenne-sama’s greetings are always elegant.”

“I also have the same trouble with my large breasts, but I want to brag about it to the other elves.”

And so, the conversation shifted to stories of pride and hardship stemming from their large and ample breasts.

Next, Aria moved slightly, assumed a posture as if entrusting her right hand to an unknown man, and began to dance the female part of a waltz.

Aria’s eyes gradually became moist, and she seemed to be in love with the unknown man.

“It seems Aria has begun a pantomime.”

“It’s like a noble young lady who has just debuted in society and started dancing with the man she fancies.”

Lyushenne, who seemed to understand the meaning of Aria’s strange gestures, said “pantomime,” and Elise, competing, explained the scene.

As Aria gracefully took her steps, she naturally crossed her arms and pulled out the white rose corsage on her shoulder.

Then, the fabric forming the sleeves of the dress unraveled and scattered into strips, exposing Aria’s arms.

However, as Aria moved, the strips sometimes danced and hid her arms.

In addition to the original green color, white was mixed in the fabric.

“This is an interesting gimmick!”

“Will all the fabric unravel like this?”

Seemingly pleased with the dress’s gimmick, Swan Hilda couldn’t help but stand up, and Edele beside her was anticipating what would happen next.

I also felt that Edele’s prediction was correct.

The next moment, she crossed her arms again and pulled out the white rose corsages on both sides of her waist.

This time, the fabric of the skirt from the waist down turned into strips!

The skirt, now in strips, had red mixed with the original green color.

As Aria moved, the strips forming her sleeves and skirt also fluttered, and her bare arms and legs peeked out through the gaps.

The sight of Aria’s slender limbs appearing and disappearing was more sensual than I had imagined.

When Aria extended her right leg forward, the strip-like fabric parted to the sides, revealing her long, bare leg.

Moreover, a very daring part of her thigh was visible.

It seemed Aria was not wearing panties.

After dancing in that state for a while, Aria crossed her arms a third time and pulled out the red rose corsage remaining on her shoulder.

Then, the strip-like fabric forming the sleeves was purged, and the dress transformed from long sleeves to sleeveless.

The purged strip-like fabric spread out with the movement of her arms, blooming into two white roses.

And now, her bare arms, with no fabric to hide them, were exposed up to her armpits.

Aria’s slender and supple arm movements were sensual.

“That’s an interesting undressing.”

“What an incredibly elaborate gimmick.”

Alicia agreed with my muttered thought.

As this was happening, Aria moved to the center of the platform, using her right leg as a pivot, and began to rotate, pulling out the red rose corsage remaining at her waist.

Then, due to centrifugal force, the strip-like fabric that made up the skirt was purged and spread out in all directions.

At the same time, a lock of her pale blue hair, which had been left long, also danced in the air.

It was as if a large red rose had bloomed on the platform, with such allure!

Thus, the fabric of the skirt portion of the dress was also gone, and the hem of the dress was now shorter than mid-thigh.

This hem length barely covered her crotch, and the length was exquisite, creating a teasing effect where her secret parts were visible yet not visible.

Aria’s dancing ballroom dance also changed from a slow waltz to an up-tempo tango, unfolding a passionate courtship.

At this point, Aria pulled out the last white rose remaining on the dress, the corsage on her chest. As expected, the remaining fabric unraveled completely and turned into strips.

The point of attachment for the strips seemed to be around the neckline.

This time, pink was mixed in the strips.

As Aria moved, her crotch was briefly visible before being hidden by another strip, and the next moment her breasts were visible before being hidden again.

Was Aria’s dancing skillful? Or was the strip-like fabric of the dress doing a good job? Although Aria’s body was basically all visible, the strips hid it the next moment, leaving us with no definitive impression of nudity.

And then, Aria’s movements became even more intense, as if a passionate sexual act was taking place.

Then, Aria’s left hand grasped the last red rose corsage decorating the front of the dress and she increased the speed of her body’s rotation!

A lock of Aria’s pale blue hair also danced.

The next moment, the red rose corsage was pulled out, blooming into a pink rose, slightly larger than before!

And in the center stood Aria, completely naked, breathing heavily from her strenuous workout.

Aria’s fair, fine-textured, beautiful skin was flushed and tinged with rose color, truly befitting the allure of one who called herself a “Rose Sister.”

However, when the troublesome dress fabric disappeared, Aria was not completely naked.

What covered the tips of her breasts and the slit of her secret parts were opaque somethings, acting as a seal.

“The basics are still nudity, right? Do I need to give her a little punishment?”

*Slap, slap, slap*

The moment Elise muttered something, the opaque water film that had covered Aria’s body burst.

“Kya!? Kyaaaaaah!”

Aria, now truly naked, screamed.

Her demeanor was remarkably innocent, unlike a former prostitute.

Later, when I asked Aria, she said it was because she had never had her naked body seen by so many people before.

Perhaps the fact that I cast “Healing Magic” on Aria before parting ways, healing even the soiled parts of her from her time as a prostitute, also had an influence.

“Elise, what did you do?”

“Aria seems to be a water mage. She was hiding her body with an opaque water film, so I repelled it with a stronger water-attributed magic.”

“Was Aria a magic user?”

“Um… actually, she suddenly became able to use it the day after I entertained Hal-onii-sama.”

“I-is that so…”

“Eh!? Wh-what is this… Ah… Aaaah… Why! How!? …Aaaah… no!”

Aria, who had been talking to me, suddenly let out a sensual moan and writhed.

Looking at Aria’s body, the water film that had been covering her transformed into palm-like shapes. Two of them fondled Aria’s breasts, making them squish and caress.

At the same time, the palm in the crotch area caressed her clitoral hood, while simultaneously spreading open her labia majora and vagina opening – *pakari* – exposing her female genitalia.

Perhaps, if spread open that wide, my “Healing Magic” imbued hymen would be visible?

It seemed that Aria, who had just awakened as a water mage, was no match for Elise, who used advanced magic, and the control of the water film was lost.

Aria, being lewdly caressed on the platform in front of everyone, dripped her love juice from her secret crack, *potari, potari*, onto the floor.

“That’s enough, isn’t it, Elise? Poor Aria.”

“Y-yes, I understand. I thought I’d play a little prank…”

Elise averted her gaze from Aria, and the water masses caressing her body returned to plain water and flowed away.

Afterward, this incident was smoothed over when Elise apologized and Aria forgave her.

“Well then, let’s continue—”

“What a magnificent dance! I am satisfied!”

At this point, Liliana was about to say something, but “Bess-chan” interrupted me and declared the end of the “Quality Check,” bringing it to a close.

At that moment, Liliana had intended to suggest transitioning to a “Body Check,” as it would be problematic if Aria, as a former prostitute, carried any dangerous diseases. However, she was satisfied when I explained that I had already healed all her flaws.

Then, the venue was moved to the large public bath nearby, where the girls began their naked communion.

They were a dangerous bunch when they gathered!

I, believing in “A wise man keeps away from danger,” avoided going to the bath. The women, however, bathed together amicably, and the third “Oath of Sisters” was performed, with Aria officially joining their ranks.

“By the way, Hal. I forgot to relay a message from Nicola. He said that the day after tomorrow, he’d like us to check on the progress of Sasha and Ilisha’s education. What should I tell him?”

“…R-right, I understand. Have them come to the Raymond Mansion tomorrow afternoon.”

“Understood.”

Alicia conveyed an unexpected request.

It was a proposal from Nicola Osuf, the “Young Master of the Slave Trader,” to mutually check the progress of the lady’s education of Sasha Kronamina von Clafuhride and Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride, twin sisters of the Clafuhride baronetcy.

He also said that if they judged themselves inferior, they could surrender at that point.

I decided to accept this offer.

Ilisha was not human, but a homunculus created by an alchemist.
Meanwhile, regarding Sasha, Elizabeth had mentioned that there was no such thing as the Clafuhride baronetcy in the Espana Imperial Kingdom.

This proposal seemed to have merits for us as well, as it would allow us to see Nicola Osuf’s hand.

Elizabeth and Alicia, who had been summoned from the White Castle and the Raymond Trading Company, were then escorted back by Swan Hilda. Thus, Aria’s initiation rite concluded successfully.

Aria herself might one day restore the Castina Kingdom and become its queen, should the northern nations be liberated in the future.

The internal education plan for the “Princess Harem” party members was being considered, and Liliana seemed particularly enthusiastic.

4. The Secret of the Clafuhride Sisters ①

“I’m home.”

I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, had returned to my family’s home, the Raymond Mansion.

“Hal, I heard from Alicia that you received a rather amusing baptismal name! Heh heh heh—”

As soon as I returned to the Raymond Mansion and reunited with my family, my father, Dalos Raymond, brought up the baptismal name (Harem) I received in my baptism and laughed at me.

“Hal, I wonder if I should congratulate you on receiving your baptismal name… Ugh, Pffft—”

My mother, Shakura Raymond, who tried to mend the topic immediately, eventually burst into laughter, widening the wound.

“Harem (・・・) onii-chan, welcome home… Uhaha! Hahaha—”

Furthermore, my sister, Miyuki Raymond, added to the final blow by calling me with “Harem,” which was apparently trending in the “Princess Harem,” and pointed at me while laughing uncontrollably. I went through all that trouble for Miyuki… what an impudent girl.

I have “Bess-chan” who calls me “Hal-onii-chan” and Aria who calls me “Hal-onii-sama,” so I could kick you out anytime! I thought in my heart, but wisely kept it to myself.

Well, with this, the presentation at my home was complete.

For Nicola’s visit, I limited the interaction to myself and those involved, refraining from having my family attend.

To avoid any unnecessary remarks, Miyuki, who was directly involved, was also excluded.

Thanks to my family laughing at me, the presence of Ilisha and Liliana, who was in disguise, went unnoticed, and I was saved.

I guess this is what they call “a blessing in disguise.”

The reason for returning to the Raymond Mansion was in response to a summons from Nicola Osuf, the “Young Master of the Slave Trader.”

I had first met Nicola here over a month ago. Nicola had expressed his desire for my biological younger sister, Miyuki, and proposed marriage. In response, my father, Dalos Raymond, stated that he would consider it if I could win a certain challenge.

From this background, Nicola proposed a lengthy competition: he and I would each educate the twin sisters of the disgraced Clafuhride baronetcy, Sasha Kronamina von Clafuhride and Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride, and the one who raised the more accomplished lady would be the victor.

The duration of the competition was two years.

Nicola’s reasoning was that in two years, they would have reached an age suitable for securing his engagement with Miyuki.

Then, Nicola chose Sasha, and I was tasked with the lady’s education of the remaining Ilisha… However, when I took Ilisha to the “Princess Harem” base mansion, she collapsed from overwork.

I pride myself on being a rare healing mage, a hidden talent capable of using “Resurrection Magic,” which is said to be usable only by saints. I thought her condition would improve easily, but in reality, I had to drain my magic to the point of depletion to save her.

At that time, I examined Ilisha’s body and discovered that she was not a mere human but an artificial being called a homunculus, created by an alchemist.

Furthermore, it was revealed that Ilisha’s body was crudely constructed, and she had only about six months left of activity.

Despite this, I asked the “Princess Harem” party members to provide her with lady’s education.

Currently, the lady’s education is primarily handled by Liliana. Sophie is also being trained alongside her. Edele and Aria have also joined as students, making it a great success.

Meanwhile, Freya, who had already received lady’s education from Lyushenne and Elise, was at ease.

The adventurer party “Princess Harem” had also begun to function as a training institution for the immature former princesses.

While I was having Ilisha undergo lady’s education, I was also searching for a way to save her. The most promising lead so far is a renowned alchemist living in seclusion in the Former Yver Duchy Territory, the homeland of Sophie.

Under these circumstances, Nicola made the proposal to compare the educational progress of Sasha and Ilisha.

It seems Nicola’s plan was to compare their educational states periodically and end the lady’s competition once one of them established absolute superiority.

But does Nicola know about Ilisha’s remaining lifespan? Or is it a bluff to hide that fact? At present, with insufficient information, the truth remains obscure.

I have asked Mai to investigate this matter.

Today, since the involved parties are coming to the Raymond Mansion, it should be easy to conduct an infiltration of the Osuf Mansion.

I hope this will expose Nicola’s scheme.

As a side note, Alicia is absent today due to prior commitments.

Apparently, she was invited by an acquaintance to attend a tea party.

Alicia is a legitimate noble of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, a viscountess, so it’s understandable that she has noble-related duties.

In the future, I too will likely have more dealings with nobles as a Spanish noble.

As for me, I was content with simply inheriting the Raymond Trading Company, a major slave trading firm. However, with “Bess-chan’s” scheme, if I were to be granted a marquis title, things wouldn’t be that simple.

Many nobles run businesses as side ventures, but it seems there aren’t any who operate as slave traders.

If I were to be granted the title of marquis and simultaneously operate as a slave trader, it would be like a “match-pump” situation.

Therefore, it was absolutely necessary to thoroughly assess Nicola, who might take over the management of the Raymond Trading Company as Miyuki’s husband in my stead.

For this meeting, Liliana, who is educating Aria, is attending in place of Alicia.

Liliana is in her disguise from the masquerade ball at the White Castle.

She is wearing a luxurious golden wig with stacked curls, and a mask that evokes the image of a mysterious female thief. Her attire, though seemingly simple, is a chic dress made of high-quality fabric and meticulously sewn, but at first glance, it looks like something a novice adventurer would wear.

It’s likely a conscious choice, as I am portrayed as a prodigal son leading an adventurer team with a retinue of girls.

Liliana may not possess skills in swordsmanship or offensive magic, but she is quick-witted and can respond appropriately.

In other words, Liliana is a tactician, just like me.

Moreover, when she removes her wig and mask, she is a national beauty known as the “Melancholy Blue Moon Princess” of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, but today she is observing quietly.
Ilisha’s costume was also chosen with the same concept, and she wore an outfit that would appear plain if not closely observed.

We were waiting for Nicola and Lady Sasha to arrive in the reception room of the Raymond Mansion.

“Hal, I’m back. And I’ve brought an unexpected guest!”

“First-Class Quasi-Noble Hal Harem Von Raymond, it has been a while since the masked ball.”

“Wh-what is this!? Viscountess Salibana Keller Von Southern, why are you here?”

Alicia, who was said to be absent from this meeting, had come with Viscountess Salibana.

Viscountess Salibana was also in disguise, as she was here in secret.

“When I visited the other day, Lady Ilisha’s topic came up at the tea party…”

“As an educator, I too am very interested. And is this the Ilisha in question…?”

Upon confirming with Alicia, it seemed to have been a surprise.

As a noble of the same Espana Imperial Kingdom, and to Alicia, who could not make her social debut, Viscountess Salibana was one of her few noble acquaintances and had been a confidante.

It seemed that she had let slip about the “Lady Competition” at the tea party, which sparked her interest, and she had secretly made arrangements for her to attend.

“By the way, who is that young lady over there?”

“I am Lilia, a fledgling adventurer who is in charge of Ilisha’s ladylike education. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”

“How polite of you. I am—”

Incidentally, Liliana, who was sitting with them, had introduced herself as ‘Riria the Adventurer,’ but from Viscountess Salibana’s expression, she seemed to have understood something.

In the end, the attendees for Ilisha’s side consisted of myself, Ilisha, Alicia, Liliana, and Viscountess Salibana, making it five people. Of these, only Liliana and Viscountess Salibana were in costume for the masked ball.

“Young Master Hal! Nicole-sama, Sasha-sama, and Adelheid-sama have arrived.”

“Mercy, please stop calling me ‘Young Master’! By the way, who is Adelheid?”

“She appears to be someone connected to Nicole-sama.”

“…Understood. Then please escort them here.”

“Certainly.”

Nicole’s party was being led by Mercy, a maid of the House Raymond, and it seemed she was accompanying a woman named Adelheid, whom I was meeting for the first time. They were also a large group, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

“Everyone seems to be here. Sasha, please give your greetings!”

As before, Nicola Osuf appeared in the reception room, looking dashing in his noble attire.

Despite his appearance, Nicola was only 12 years old, three years younger than my 15. It gave me a headache.

He truly lived up to his self-proclaimed title of “Young Noble of the Slave Merchants.”

“Greetings to all. I am Sasha Kronamina Von Clafriede. I ask for your gentle treatment in this impromptu competition.”

Next, Sasha followed, dressed in a flamboyant dress, and with a stern demeanor, she greeted them as instructed by Nicole.

Although her movements were a bit stiff, her speech was perfect.

“Sasha-chan, you were perfect, zaamas!”

Lastly, a madam, also in a flamboyant dress, entered. It seemed this madam was Adelheid. Her slightly curly blond hair was tied up and styled. What was particularly distinctive was her gold-rimmed glasses with pointed ends.

Could this be the “tiger mom” I’d heard rumors about? This was my first encounter with such a person, even with my past life memories.

“Nicole, who is this madam?”

“This is Baroness Adelheid Michelle Von Youssell, who serves as our etiquette advisor at the Osuf Trading Company. We call her Teacher Heidi.”

“Greetings. I am Baroness Adelheid Michelle Von Youssell, zaamas. Please to meet you all. Though, as a noble, you cannot possibly defeat me in etiquette!! Oh ho ho ho!”

The introduced Teacher Heidi had a strong personality. Both Nicole and Teacher Heidi were of the ‘There is no one above me’ character type. On the other hand, they completely ignored Liliana and Viscountess Salibana, who were strangely disguised among Ilisha’s faction.

“Now that everyone involved in this ladylike education competition is here, how will we verify their progress?”

“There’s tea and sweets on the table. How about having them eat politely?”

On the table, black tea was steaming in a teacup, and next to it was a small plate with a rare cheesecake.

“That sounds easy and good, zaamas! Sasha-chan will win overwhelmingly!”

“Understood. Ilisha, calm down and do your best.”

“Yes, Hal-sama.”

“Sasha, don’t lose!”

“Sasha-chan is a capable girl, zaamas!”

“Of course, Nicola-sama! And Teacher Heidi!!”

When I asked how the progress of the ladylike education would be verified, Nicole proposed a test of table manners.

The attendants were also served the same tea and cake, and we were in a situation where we would be embarrassed if we ate with strange manners.

Thus, the progress verification competition between Sasha and Ilisha began.

**5. The Secret of the Clafriede Sisters ②**

I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, was confronting Nicole Osuf, who had returned to my family home to propose to my sister, Miuuki.

Nicole was a beautiful boy with blond hair and blue eyes, and could be called a noble’s son. His mother, being a former lady of a fallen Count Family, also supported his claim to be the “Young Noble of the Slave Merchants.”

However, he was apparently called “Young Master of the Slave Merchants” by those around him, often with a hint of jealousy.

Currently, Nicole is 12 years old. My sister Miuuki is 11, so my father, Dalos Raymond, who was struggling to handle the situation, irresponsibly said he would consider it if I won the match.

My father is an executive in the “Slave Merchant Guild,” but he is also a new comer who rose through the ranks. Nicole’s family, the Osuf family, are long-established slave merchants, and he is also the heir to the family business. Therefore, my father couldn’t simply dismiss him.

Nicole challenged us to a competition where he would educate the twin sisters of the fallen Baron Youssell family in ladylike manners. According to his explanation, they are identical twins, and while sister Sasha and sister Liliana look exactly alike, I know the real reason for this.”

It seemed that Ilisha was indeed a Homunculus created based on Sasha.

Although there was a difference in their attire, with Sasha wearing a flamboyant dress and Ilisha outwardly plain but actually wearing an expensive one, their build and facial features were identical.

It had been about a month since our last meeting, but Sasha and Ilisha, who should have been sisters, sat side-by-side with a distant air. Their behavior suggested that despite their physical resemblance, they had not spent years together as sisters.

I had no intention of revealing the fact that Ilisha was an artificial human, a Homunculus, at this point. My goal was to somehow save Ilisha, who had little time left. Revealing my hand today would likely mean restarting the ladylike education competition, but at the same time, it would also mean Ilisha would be discarded as useless.

After discussing the verification of the ladylike education progress with Nicole’s side, it was decided to have a simple competition where they would eat and drink the tea and cake prepared by Mercy, the maid of the House Raymond.

Before us, fragrant black tea was served in a teacup with a floral pattern on white porcelain, emitting steam. Beside it was a small plate with rare cheesecake.

To the left of the tea, on a white porcelain cake plate, sat a rare cheesecake. Surrounding the cake, the purple of the cassis sauce, the red of the raspberry sauce, and the yellow-green of the kiwi sauce added a colorful touch.

Furthermore, to the right of the tea and cake was a knife for the cake, and to the left was a fork. And at the back, a teaspoon for stirring the tea was provided.

These were all made of silver and polished to a shine. Silverware had the expected effect of reacting with poison and changing color, alerting the owner to danger. On the other hand, if not maintained, it would quickly tarnish. Because it required a lot of effort for maintenance and care, silver products were considered a symbol of wealth.

Furthermore, inside the table, there were also pitchers of sugar cubes and milk for those who wished to add them.

“Then, let the table manners competition commence, zaamas!!”

At Teacher Heidi’s declaration, Sasha and Ilisha began to move. We, the spectators, were all focused on their every move, and no one had touched their own cake set.

First, both of them held their teacups in their right hands, enjoyed the aroma of the tea, then slowly brought the rims of the cups to their lips and took quiet sips. Their movements up to this point were in unison and showed no difference.

Sasha and Ilisha were quietly enjoying their tea, but in my case, if I wasn’t careful, I would slurp – slurp. This was due to my mother Shakura’s influence, as I had learned the way of drinking green tea, which is common in the Eastern Nations.

The freshly brewed tea seemed to be hot, as both of them placed their teacups on their saucers, took a sugar cube, and stirred it with a teaspoon. They added an appropriate amount of milk to adjust the temperature of the tea, but their subsequent actions differed.

Sasha placed her teaspoon to the right of the saucer, but Ilisha placed it behind the teacup. According to the table manners I knew, Sasha was correct…

Seeing this difference, Nicole smirked with the corners of his mouth turned up, and Teacher Heidi had a smug look on her face.

Meanwhile, shifting my gaze to Ilisha’s side, Liliana was calmly enjoying her tea. Viscountess Salibana also had a momentarily puzzled expression, but she was now composed, and Alicia seemed relieved by the attitudes of Viscountess Salibana and Liliana.

In the end, by the time Sasha and Ilisha finished their table manners competition, several differences were observed, and each time, Nicole and Teacher Heidi nodded at each other as if they had caught the devil.

“Well… the duel is over, but there is a significant difference at this point. Sasha wins overwhelmingly!”

Nicole declared victory with a smug look.

“Th-that’s right, zaamas! As long as I am teaching, I will never lose!!”

And Teacher Heidi also adjusted the temple of her pointed gold-rimmed glasses – *click, click* – to emphasize Sasha’s victory.

“—Is that so? It seemed like a draw to me…”

Amidst this, Liliana, with a quiet voice, raised doubts to Nicole and Teacher Heidi, who were rejoicing in Sasha’s overwhelming victory.

“What would a mere fledgling adventurer understand?”

Nicole looked down on Liliana as a fledgling adventurer with a contemptuous expression.

“Th-that’s right, zaamas! My student Sasha-chan, although still a little clumsy, followed the etiquette perfectly, zaamas!”

And Teacher Heidi also attacked Liliana condescendingly.

“I also… agree with Lilia-sama’s opinion.”

Surprisingly, Viscountess Salibana then sided with Liliana’s opinion.

“Now even an ignorant old woman agrees? It’s not about gathering numbers… Are you stupid!?”

The target of the attack shifted from Liliana to Viscountess Salibana, but the veins on the Viscountess’s temples were bulging. It was natural for even the usually gentle Viscountess Salibana to get angry when mocked like this.

“To defy me, a noble… I will report you for insult, zaamas!”

As a superior in both nobility and etiquette, Baroness Heidi was unknowingly swinging the “mantis’s axe” against the higher-ranking Viscountess Salibana. Viscountess Salibana, the superior, made a move as if to rip off her mask and reveal her true identity, but she sighed and calmed herself.

“Indeed, Sasha-san’s table manners had some areas of immaturity, but they were generally acceptable. And the same can be said for Ilisha-san.”

Viscountess Salibana merely evaluated the table manners duel impartially.

“What are you talking about, zaamas! Ilisha-chan made mistakes in several crucial places, zaamas!!”

Teacher Heidi insisted, spitting not so much as saliva.

“Teacher Heidi!? You are fixated on Espana-style etiquette.”

In response, Viscountess Salibana, with the composure of a superior, admonished Teacher Heidi.

“This is the Espana Imperial Kingdom, zaamas!”

Teacher Heidi shouted, her face flushed red with anger.

“The table manners shown by Ilisha-san are of the Waiyar style, from which Espana-style etiquette originated. Furthermore, if I may deduce, she learned it from a legitimate successor. Is that right, Lilia-sama?”

In the middle of her explanation to Teacher Heidi, Viscountess Salibana turned a searching gaze towards Liliana.

“Well, what can I say? It’s all a mystery to me…”

Viscountess Salibana’s interest shifted from the ignorant Nicole and Teacher Heidi to Liliana, who had supposedly tutored Ilisha. However, Liliana, as a former princess, was experienced and did not let her guard down.

“What are you saying, zaamas!? Even with the Waiyar style, Ilisha-chan had several unexplainable actions, zaamas.”

Teacher Heidi, who had been ignored for a while, tried to counterattack, her tone somewhat subdued.

“That… I too was curious at first. However, when considered within the context of the entire table manners, things become clear, don’t they? Lilia-sama.”

Viscountess Salibana’s target had now become Liliana.

“Well, who knows…”

Liliana smoothly brushed it off in a cool tone.

“Those actions are not seen in the etiquette of a noblewoman invited to a tea party.”

However, Viscountess Salibana did not seem to intend to let up her pursuit.

“Yes, zaamas. Yes, zaamas!!”

Hearing Viscountess Salibana’s words, Teacher Heidi rejoiced, as if to say, “I knew it!”

“However, if we consider her position, I realized midway that she was showing consideration to those around her as the hostess of the tea party. The inexperienced Ilisha-san probably imitated her teacher’s actions as they were. Isn’t that right? Lilia-sama.”

“Th-that’s… overthinking it, zaamas.”

“…”

Faced with Viscountess Salibana’s sharp observation, Teacher Heidi, perhaps recalling something, denied it while breaking out in a cold sweat, and Liliana merely offered a faint wry smile.

“—Indeed, considering the Waiyar style of etiquette, there are no problems. Nicole-sama, unfortunately, this time it’s a draw, zaamas.”

Nevertheless, as a teacher of etiquette, Teacher Heidi managed to make a calm judgment and accepted the proposal of a draw.

“If Teacher Heidi says so, then there’s nothing I can do…”

Nicole also wryly accepted after hearing Teacher Heidi’s conclusion.

“So, the table manners competition this time is a draw, is that correct?”

I confirmed, and the draw was finalized.

As a result, the claims of Liliana and Viscountess Salibana in disguise were recognized, and Sasha and Ilisha’s ladylike education was concluded to be of equal level. Throughout, Liliana and Viscountess Salibana did not remove their disguises, and their identities were not revealed. Alicia also calmly watched the proceedings.

During the period until the conclusion, I was concerned about Nicole making any suspicious moves, but there was nothing particularly suspicious.

“Damn it, I thought this would be an easy win… I didn’t expect an unexpected dark horse.”

Nicole glared at the disguised Liliana.

“Too bad for you, Nicole. You remember what happens if I win the match, right?”

I confirmed the terms of the bet: if I won the ladylike education competition, I would receive ownership of Sasha and Ilisha.

“Of-of course! Teacher Heidi, Sasha, let’s go home!!”

“Yes, Nicole-sama. I am sorry for my inadequacy.”

“Sasha-chan did her best, zaamas!”

Perhaps Nicole had intended to declare an overwhelming victory in this preliminary skirmish and then achieve overall victory. Thus, Nicole and his party began to prepare to leave, their ambitions dashed.

It seemed that Nicole might not have been aware that the service life of Ilisha, an inferior Homunculus of Sasha, was estimated to be only about five more months.

“By the way… since we’ve come all the way to the Raymond Mansion, could you please let me see my beloved Miuuki?”

“If you win the match, I’ll let you see her.”

“You sis-con bastard, Hal Raymond! Well, I can’t help it. I’ll come back another day.”

Nicole, reluctant to concede, insisted on seeing his sister Miuuki, since he had come all the way to the Raymond Mansion, but when I brushed him off curtly, he left with a parting shot.

“Well, that’s over for now… Everyone worked hard. Ilisha, you did well too.”

“I’m happy to have met Hal-sama’s expectations.”

Ilisha replied with sheer delight to my praise. It seemed I really had to do something about Ilisha.

“I am relieved as well. Unlike competing myself, it was agonizingly worrisome.”

On the other hand, Liliana appeared composed, but inwardly she had been sweating profusely.

“Thank you for showing me an interesting match today. By the way, Lilia-sama, I have had the honor of meeting the ‘Princess of the Blue Moon’ of the Yangas Kingdom, who made a goodwill visit to the palace in my childhood. Like that——”

Remarkably, Viscountess Salibana claimed to have met Princess Liliana, the heir to the Yangas Kingdom, also known as the “Melancholy Blue Moon Princess,” at the White Castle.

“Is that so… I am just a fledgling adventurer named Lilia.”

Even after being told that, Liliana insisted she was just an adventurer.

“…Is that so? Hal Harem Von Raymond-sama, thank you for inviting me to such an interesting event today. Please invite me again.”

Seeing Liliana’s attitude, Viscountess Salibana eased her pursuit. And she asked to participate in the next match as well.

“I am happy for your participation, Salibana-sama.”

It seemed that Viscountess Salibana had discovered Liliana’s true identity, but for now, she would keep quiet. Moreover, if necessary, she could enlist the help of “Beth-chan,” with whom she had exchanged “sisterly vows,” to resolve the situation.

Thus, the first match between Sasha and Ilisha ended in a draw, and I, along with Liliana and Ilisha, returned to the ‘Princess Harem’s’ base mansion. Alicia, by the way, escorted Viscountess Salibana Keller Von Southern back to the Southern Viscount’s residence.

“Hal-sama, how did it go?”

“Everyone seems to be here. We managed to draw this time.”

As we entered the living room on the first floor, all the ‘Princess Harem’s’ party members were gathered, and Elise, the second-in-command, asked about the outcome of the match.

“Ilisha bravely accepted the table manners competition—”

Then, Liliana gave a detailed report.

“Ilisha, you did a great job.”

“Thank you, Lyusyenn-sama.”

“Well, a draw is pretty good.”

“Thank you, Swan Hilda.”

After everyone praised Ilisha for her efforts, she was escorted to her private room by Tirna.

After confirming Ilisha had left, we moved on to the main topic.

“Mai, how was your end of the deal?”

“N, this!”

While this match was ongoing, I had asked Mai to investigate Nicole’s intentions. As usual, Mai submitted a detailed report. Mai was not good at speaking, but her report-writing ability was well-regarded.

According to the report, Nicole himself didn’t seem to have any ulterior motives. Nicole was 12 years old. Even with his precociousness, he had overwhelmingly little experience. It would be different if he had past life memories like me, but Nicole was just a boy.

It seemed Nicole had simply fallen head over heels for Miuuki.

And what supported this was his doting mother. Nicole’s mother was described as Miranda Osuf, a former lady of a fallen Count Family. The absence of a baptismal name suggested she had left nobility in her childhood. Nevertheless, the pride of carrying noble blood could be inferred from the text.

Miranda was surprisingly meticulous and seemed to have a habit of writing a diary.

Mai’s report largely consisted of information referencing this diary. And through this diary, most of the mysteries were solved.

The encounter between Miuuki and Nicole apparently started when my father, Dalos Raymond, took Miuuki to a meeting of the ‘Slave Merchant Guild,’ and they coincidentally met Nicole, who had also been brought along. Miranda was initially strongly opposed to Nicole’s young infatuation, but she was eventually swayed by her son’s earnest pleas.
As for Sasha, her public explanation and the one given to Nicole claimed she was a former noble daughter of the disgraced Clafuhride baronet family, and at least Nicole seemed to believe it.

The reason Nicole was assigned Sasha was to prevent her handsome son from falling prey to bad influences, and after he matured a bit more, to use her for his first sexual experience.

In other words, Sasha was apparently Nicole’s sex doll. However, considering the role she was expected to play, she seemed more like a loyal secretary than a sex slave.

Further reading of the report revealed a shocking fact.

It turned out that Sasha was not human, but a homunculus created by an alchemist.

This made me wonder if Sasha’s remaining lifespan was also very short…

However, as I continued to read, I discovered that Sasha was a carefully crafted work by a renowned alchemist and possessed a lifespan equivalent to that of a normal human. Furthermore, although currently suppressed by medicine, she was capable of experiencing her first menstruation and becoming pregnant.

Meanwhile, regarding Ilisha, it seemed that the alchemist in question refused a second request, and they urgently searched for a new alchemist who could create a homunculus.

The reason for angering the alchemist was likely either because they requested an inexpensive homunculus for a competition, or they requested a homunculus with the same appearance as Sasha.

In the end, the alchemist they found was a man of poor skill named “Drunkard Doldoi.”

Miranda then commissioned Doldoi to create Ilisha based on Sasha. However, the forced acceleration of cultivation to fit the setting of Sasha’s twin sister seemingly contributed to shortening Ilisha’s lifespan.

To Nicole, she apparently explained that she had bought back Ilisha, her twin sister, who had been bought by another customer.

Since Nicole was unaware of Sasha and Ilisha’s origins, he might not believe it if they were explained as artificial homunculi, not humans.

Therefore, I would have to do something about Ilisha.

First, I should resolve Ilisha’s lifespan issue, and then win the lady-making competition to free Sasha as well.

### 6. Preparations for Departure

More than a month had passed since I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, returned from an expedition trip to the Southern Nations.

According to the initial plan, after finishing my accumulated work, I intended to depart on the next expedition trip immediately and had asked Lyushenne, who was staying behind, to create a travel plan.

However, there were so many problems that we still couldn’t depart.

The initial plan was only to settle the remaining work related to the Raymond Trading Company. In reality, I was swamped with incidents related to “Princess Harem,” so I left the business of the Raymond Trading Company to Alicia.

Alicia also seemed to be quite busy looking after the siblings she had enslaved and educating the female slaves.

In such a situation, upon returning to the “Princess Harem” base mansion, I found myself rushing to deal with the aftermath of a “Special Request” undertaken by the remaining members. Count’s daughter Jeanette Christina Von Montaigne was an heretic known as “demon-possessed,” possessing memories of her past life from another world.

She had been muttering nonsensical things about being a “villainess” and engaging in radical behavior, to the point of being on the verge of being poisoned by her father. Her past life memories were sealed by the “Seal Pierce” bestowed upon her by Swan Hilda from the Valkyries.

On the way back from serving as a tutor to Baron’s daughter Yuria Michelle Von Minshir, who had accepted a “Special Request” related to Ginette, Lyushenne encountered Sophie Anne=Marie Yuma Yver, who had been dismembered at the knees and elbows and transformed into a “human dog” in the cage of a slave disposal agent known as a junk shop.

Sophie was a distant relative of Lyushenne and Liliana, and I bought her out at Lyushenne’s strong request to be with her during her final moments. Thinking it was for her funeral makeup, I healed her with “Healing Magic” except for the incurable missing parts, and a miracle occurred, and she regained consciousness for a fleeting moment.

Seizing that moment, I sealed her problematic recent memories using “Mental Magic,” and Sophie survived. Later, at Kirika’s suggestion, her missing parts were disguised by Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, our summoned beasts, using mimicry, and this has continued to the present.

However, this is only a temporary measure, and a permanent solution is needed.

Although Sophie’s perversions were tiresome, after being punished through Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, and with the use of a magical artifact from the Ancient Magical Civilization Era, a “Princess Knight” had been transformed into a “Princess from a sheltered home” and rendered harmless.

Regarding Sophie, I want to do something about her missing parts on this upcoming expedition trip.

Just when Sophie’s pranks seemed to have subsided, I received a summons from my father, Dalos Raymond. The reason was that my younger sister, Miuuki, had been proposed to by Nicole Osuf, known as the “young master of a slave trader,” but my father had unsolicitedly agreed to consider it if I won a competition against him.

Nicole’s proposal was to have a lady-making competition with the twin sisters of a former Baron’s daughter who had fallen on hard times and was effectively enslaved.

Nicole chose the elder sister, Sasha Clauromina Von Clafuhride, and I was assigned to the younger sister, Ilisha Ilizia Von Clafuhride. However, Ilisha’s true identity was not human, but a homunculus created by a poorly skilled alchemist.

The period for lady-making education was set at two years, but Ilisha’s remaining lifespan was only about six months. However, Nicole himself was unaware of this fact, and it was his overly doting mother, Miranda Osuf, who had made the arrangements.

I wanted to do something to save Ilisha, who was desperately trying to live. I figured Miuuki and Nicole could decide their own affairs.

Amidst all this, Edele and Swan Hilda proposed to save demonic maidens who were on the verge of death, and the rescue operation finally began.

Currently, the Demon Lord Army has the upper hand against the Human-Demi-Human Allied Forces, but the Hero Albert Sandia has risen, having received a quest from Calyun, the Supreme God of Fire, to defeat Demon King Gandaro. From this, it is understood that the Demon Lord Army will eventually collapse, and the Demon Lord’s castle will fall. Swan Hilda, being of the God Clan, understood this.

Swan Hilda, as the only daughter of Demon King Gandaro, was responsible for selecting the demonic maidens to be saved. And for the first time, when the demons were not on alert, they chose the daughters of the four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Lord to aim for bigger targets.

They had grown fond of Edele and had undergone a Class Change from Demonkin to Human Race. Currently, they are housed at St. Agnes Abbey, and more are expected to join them.

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 revealed. However, fortunately, unlike when the “Princess Harem” was first formed, the defenses of the base mansion were impregnable.

In the end, Sharon was captured and incapacitated without a fight. 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 shifted my policy to appeasing her.

Currently, Sharon lives with the former demonic maidens at St. Agnes Abbey. She seems to be getting along surprisingly well with them.

On the upcoming expedition trip, I plan to uncover Mai’s origins, but with the annihilation of the Assassin’s Guild, the situation has become uncertain. We can only hope for success on-site.

Then, I went to the White Castle to attend the masked ball that I had been invited to for some time. However, I was surprised to find that all the Party Members of “Princess Harem” had secretly gathered through connections with nobles I had become close to through tutoring.

Afterward, I and Alicia had a passionate discussion with “Beth-chan,” Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, about the future structure of human nations alongside the Party Members.

If “Beth-chan’s” plan succeeds, half of the Party Members will be crowned Queens or Empresses, and as a reward for protecting them, I will be promoted to Marquess.

However, in preparation for this, I received holy names and ended up with the rather weak name “Harem.” To blow off steam, I stopped by the high-class brothel “Rose Bud,” where I ended up buying out Eria Akue de Castina, known as Eria, the highest-ranking young prostitute and 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.

Looking back, I confirmed that I had been living a turbulent life and sighed.

Furthermore, one of the main objectives of the expedition trip is to confirm the state of the “God’s Yoke,” which seals the Great Calamity with the body of Sariand Wahl, who founded the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, and his divine artifact, the “Twilight Sacred Sword.”

“Hal-sama, I have brought the revised travel plan. Still, with the plans changing one after another, it was quite difficult to revise it.”

“Thank you, Lyushenne. I suspect the plans will change again during the actual expedition trip, but… I’ll be counting on you then.”

“Understood.”

The travel plan that Lyushenne created was limited to travel within the Western Nations, where we were currently located, but it had become incredibly complex due to various factors.

It goes without saying that the starting point of the expedition trip is the “Princess Harem” base mansion. Currently, we were continuing to rent an 8-seater enclosed carriage and a set of two horses to pull it from the Raymond Trading Company.

And for this expedition trip, I had intended to select accompanying members, but…

“Hal-sama, as the sub-leader, I’m a sure bet, right?”

Elise, with a smile, asserted her guaranteed inclusion. Beside her, Mai smiled in agreement.

“An appropriate accounting is necessary for travel, is it not? Extravagance is the enemy, and we also need a replacement charioteer.”

Freya, appearing from behind Elise, stated that accounting and a replacement charioteer were necessary for travel. Freya was hugging Shera, and Shera’s tail was also wagging in anticipation of something.

“I should be a sure bet as well, given the matter of summoned beasts.”

Kirika also puffed out her chest and asserted her guaranteed inclusion.

“I don’t want to be left behind; it’s boring!”

Dietlinde, approaching, pleaded to be taken along with tears in her eyes.

“Hal-sama, I’ve moved up the Raymond Trading Company’s work, so please take me with you this time.”

When I turned around, Alicia was asking with her eyes wide—”uru, uru.” This time, as it was an important matter, Alicia, who was in the “Princess Harem” observer slot, naturally showed up as well.

Thus, I received the passionate desire from all of them to be taken along.

In the end, we depleted the “Princess Harem” fund to procure the enclosed carriage and horses, and decided to go on this expedition trip with everyone. As for the charioteer, Freya and I would handle it, but since a replacement was needed, we decided to have Edele and Eria learn how.

Therefore, the total number of participants in this expedition trip expanded to 16 people, including Alicia, Elise, Mai, Swan Hilda, Lyushenne, Kirika, Tirna, Edele, Freya, Dietlinde, Liliana, Shera, Sophie, Ilisha, Eria, and myself.

It was on the scale of a famous, large-scale Adventurer Party.

The enclosed carriage we purchased this time is also an 8-seater, so excluding the charioteer, there are two spare seats.

This would likely leave room for new Party Members we meet along the journey.

Who will ride in which carriage is currently under adjustment, but intense battles are reportedly raging beneath the surface.

Now, regarding the outline of the travel plan created by Lyushenne, we decided to travel along the main road extending westward from the Espana Imperial Kingdom, heading towards the Former Yver Duchy Territory, which was Sophie’s homeland.

From there, with Sophie’s guidance, we plan to meet a renowned alchemist who is said to be in seclusion.

Here, we plan to consult about Ilisha’s life extension treatment and whether it’s possible to create something for Sophie’s missing parts.

If possible, Ilisha and Sophie will likely be entrusted to the alchemist.

Afterward, we plan to stop by the Former Yangus Kingdom Territory, the homeland of Liliana, by detouring through the Former Wahl Imperial Kingdom Territory. There are no specific plans here, but we intend to conduct preliminary investigations for Liliana’s enthronement as Queen.

Then, we will head towards the original destination of the expedition trip in the Western Nations, the Former Wahl Imperial Kingdom Territory. 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 secretly modified boys and girls into Killing Dolls. There, we hope to find anything related to Mai’s origins… and then investigate the ruins related to Sariand Wahl, one of the ancient heroes who founded the Wahl Imperial Kingdom and was known as the Sword Hero.

Sariand Wahl, like Ensharry Portra, who founded the Kingdom of Portland and is Elise’s ancestor, is believed to be part of the “God’s Yoke.”

Confirming the state of the “God’s Yoke” can be considered the ultimate objective. I had originally planned to relax in the Former Wahl Imperial Kingdom Territory, but…

The last piece of the “God’s Yoke” is in 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 Shield Hero, in the Demon Lord’s Castle, so there is no mistake.

However, since we cannot visit it now, we plan to explore it after the current Hero, Albert Sandia, opens the Demon Lord’s Castle.

After that, the plan was to return to the Former Yver Duchy Territory to pick up Ilisha and Sophie.

“The departure for the expedition trip will be tomorrow morning at the earliest. Please complete your preparations over the next day.”

” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” “Yes, Hal-sama!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”

In response to my declaration, voices of agreement arose from the Party Members of “Princess Harem,” including Alicia, 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 earnest eyes.

“What is it, Eria?”

“Tonight, please embrace me. It may be presumptuous for me, a former prostitute, to say this, but I want a connection with you, Hal-onii-sama—”

When I confirmed the reason for Eria’s visit for night duty, she explained that on the day she arrived at the “Princess Harem” base mansion, she was surprised by the beauty of the party members during the “Quality Check” held there.

Then, during the “Pledge of Sisterhood” held in the large bath afterwards, not only the existing members but also “Beth-chan” revealed her true identity.

In such a state, she probably sought peace of mind through her connection with me.

“Unfortunately, tonight is already decided with Freya. I might be able to adjust it for tomorrow, but what do you think?”

“Thank you, Hal-onii-sama. Chu♡”

When I told her I would arrange for her to be my night companion tomorrow, she blushed deeply and kissed my cheek. For some reason, Eria’s demeanor seemed surprisingly naive…

Then, having conveyed her feelings, Eria ran back to her room.

### 7. First Night? XV① △

The day before our departure for the expedition trip around the Western Nations, we were busy with preparations. Not to mention the inspection of the carriage and the horses’ physical condition, Edele and Eria, the replacement charioteers, were being taught how to drive the carriage by Freya.

Although, the horses we purchased this time were also gentle and intelligent, so they would move just by holding the reins, unless there was an emergency.

Meanwhile, Elise and the others went out to buy necessary supplies, and I was busy with paperwork. Elise and Shera can use an “Space Magic” item box, so they are very useful for buying supplies.

As the sun began to set, the preparations were somehow completed. Tonight’s companion, as promised yesterday, is Eria. Edele, who was previously scheduled, kindly yielded out of neighborly goodwill.

Eria is a beautiful girl who was the highest-ranking young prostitute at the high-class brothel “Rose Bud,” but when I decided to buy her out, I returned her body, stained by her life as a prostitute, to its innocent virgin state using “Healing Magic” to convey my resolve.

Judging from her daily behavior, Eria’s mind seemed to be pulled along by her innocent body.

And as night fell, the adult time arrived. I was in the bedroom of my room, waiting for Eria to visit.

*Knock, knock, knock*

“Hal-onii-sama, excuse me, it’s Eria. May I come in?”

“The door isn’t locked, so please come in.”

The bedroom door was knocked, and Eria appeared. Eria was wearing what looked like a pure white kimono, or rather, a white dress. The white dress was a tube top, exposing her neck, shoulders, and collarbone. The chest to waist area was made of lace and tulle, through which her bare skin peeked, but the crucial part from the swell of her breasts downwards was cleverly concealed by lining.

Her waist was cinched with a wide, pure white ribbon, emphasizing her curves.

The skirt part was midi-length, covering below the knees, and her healthy bare legs peeked out from underneath. She wore pure white pumps on her feet.

Looking up again, Eria’s light blue hair shone with a lustrous sheen, and the strand of hair she kept long was loosely braided.

Her cool blue eyes were moist with fever, and her cheeks were flushed red.

“Hal-onii-sama, it’s embarrassing to be stared at like that…”

Unable to withstand my intense gaze, Eria lowered her face.

“Since Eria was a young prostitute, I thought this much would be fine… but perhaps this outfit is for your first night?”

“…Yes, that’s right. It’s an outfit I couldn’t wear for my first night… or rather, my first ‘initiation’ where I took a client—”

By the way, her first job as a young prostitute, the “initiation,” was with a greasy, well-built middle-aged man, who touched her all over with his oily hands—*peta, peta*—and then inserted his *bunyu bunyu* penis into her vagina opening (*opanko*).

As it was a job, she couldn’t be picky, but Eria seemed to have had a hard time.

The outfit she wore at that time was one with a “gimmick” provided by “Rose Bud.” On the other hand, the white dress she was currently wearing was a keepsake from her mother.

She had originally planned to wear this outfit to dedicate her virginity to the man she married, but due to her family’s bankruptcy, she had kept it without ever wearing it.

Eria seemed to view tonight’s night service as her first night.

“You wore such an important outfit for me…”

“With Hal-onii-sama’s ‘Healing Magic,’ the prostitute Eria has vanished. I want to offer my all to Hal-onii-sama, who is my life’s benefactor. If you wish, I will serve you with the sex techniques I learned, but what shall we do?”

I knew Eria was of a sensitive nature. And although her memories and sex techniques from her time as a young prostitute were still intact, her body had returned to that of an innocent maiden. Eria, blushing at this gap, was cute.

“Then, Eria. Eria, would you sit on my lap?”

“Yes, Hal-onii-sama. Excuse me.”

I was sitting on the edge of the bed, and I instructed Eria to sit on my lap. Eria tentatively placed her cute buttocks on my lap and leaned her body against me.

“Eria, you’re light… but so soft, and you have the faint sweet scent of a maiden.”

Tentatively, I embraced Eria, who had hesitantly sat on my lap, with both arms—*gyu~*—and brought my nose close to her faintly blue hair; it had the scent of a maiden.

“Hal-onii-sama…”

Perhaps out of anxiety, Eria asked in a slightly trembling voice.

“Then, tonight, we will redo Eria’s ‘First Night Ritual’.”

At my suggestion, Eria’s body trembled—*biku*.

“I… am tainted as a young prostitute.”

Eria lowered her face and said in a sad voice that her body was stained.

“The current Eria has undoubtedly returned to being a virgin! All you need is an innocent heart to be a perfect maiden!”

The way Eria pleaded that her body was stained was also cute, but she didn’t realize it. I couldn’t help but be surprised that there was no guy who wanted to buy out such a cute Eria. But the current Eria was a cute younger sister who adored me as “Hal-onii-sama.”

I couldn’t do such an immoral thing to my real younger sister, Miuuki, but it was enjoyable to indulge in my stepsister Eria’s body.

“—Then let’s begin.”

“Yes… Hal-onii-sama… n… nnn… ah…”
I held Eria on my lap, naughtily biting her earlobe, then tracing the line from her nape and neckline to her neck.

“…Ngh…Big Brother Haru…Ah…That tickles!”

Eria’s neck turned bright red from my licking and kissing that felt like I was sucking her.

“…Aaah…Now my breasts…Aah ♡…An…Aaaah!”

Holding Eria, I sensually toyed with her breasts over her White Dress. Eria’s breasts were a triangular cone shape, indicative of growth, with a firm feel. Their size was just right to fit in my palm.

“…Aaaah ♡…An, Aaaah ♡…Big Brother Haru…E-Eria is…”

Even through her White Dress, Eria squirmed, trying to escape my caresses, but there was no way she could, as I held her firmly on my lap.

“…Hyan…Iyah…Th-That’s sensitive too! …H-Big Brother Haru…Aah ♥”

Gradually, my hands moved down to her sides, teasing and rubbing them, and I knew that this was another sensitive spot for Eria. I had thoroughly caressed her entire body during our “Secret Rose” search when I embraced her in the “Rosebud,” so I was well aware of her weaknesses.

Eria breathed roughly, her voice filled with a sweet moan.

“…Hiiiii…Yan, Yah ♡…Why…Why do I feel so much? …Ahaah ♡…”

My arms moved past Eria’s crotch area, persistently rubbing her thighs, and then I grabbed the hem of her White Dress and lifted it.

Her slender thighs were exposed over her delicate shoulders, and then her Pure white panties were revealed.

“W-What is this, it’s so embarrassing!”

Eria’s face turned bright red as her Pure white panties were exposed.

“No, Eria. Spread your legs and show me your secret place!”

I commanded her to assume a shameful pose, as if to pursue her further.

“…Big Brother Haru is so mean! Eria…is still embarrassed!!”

I ran my fingers along her tightly closed legs and tried to spread them, but she closed them again after I had opened them a bit. It seemed that even though Eria had been a Young Prostitute, her mind was still affected by her body reverting to its virgin state.

Royalty and Nobles who could afford rare Healing Mages hired them to repeatedly… In essence, this is how the wealthy repeatedly take a girl’s virginity. However, repeated experiences could diminish a girl’s freshness, but Eria, having experienced this for the first time, had returned to a physically and mentally Innocent maiden.

Eria herself retained memories of her time as a Young Prostitute, but her body’s reactions were honest. Furthermore, her sensitive spots hadn’t changed, so Eria was being subjected to my advances unilaterally.

After this, a back-and-forth struggle ensued to spread Eria’s legs, but her defenses gradually weakened, and finally, I succeeded in spreading them open.

“…Hiii~Yahhh!? D-Nooo! …Iyahhh ♡…Th-That’s too much!!”

I began to caress Eria’s now-exposed secret