I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, am on the Second Expedition Trip, exploring the regions formerly ruled by the Wahl Imperial Kingdom and its associated nations, which once held dominance in the Western Nations. Our full party includes Alicia and Ilisha, adding to the existing members of “Princess Harem.”
Directly involved are Lyushenne Silveria Wahl, the former Fourth Imperial Princess of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom; Liliana Emilia Yangas, the former First Princess of the Yangas Kingdom; and Sophie Anne=Marie Yuma Yver, the former Second Princess of the Yver Duchy.
Additionally, Tirnan Lian von Tuser, Lyushenne’s head maid, completes the four main companions.
Lyushenne, Liliana, and Sophie are in agreement with the plan of His Highness the Crown Prince of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, “Beth-chan” Elizabeth Camila Espagna, and are expected to ascend to the thrones of their restored nations as empresses and queens. Thus, they have a legitimate reason to verify the current state of their occupied homelands.
Furthermore, as Lyushenne is a direct descendant of the ancient hero Saryand Waiyar, she also has the objective of examining his remains and their seal status, as he is believed to be part of the “Divine Yoke” that seals the Great Calamity.
Hero Saryand Waiyar, known as the Sword Hero, possessed the “Holy Sword of Twilight,” a divine artifact and the key to the seal. There’s a chance we might get to see it.
In addition, at Ashurai, the former capital of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, there is believed to be an intact secret base responsible for modifying the Killing Dolls. This base was recently destroyed by the Hero Party led by Albert Sandia, which also included my past self, Priest Lester Adamon.
Among the “Princess Harem” party members, Mai and Liliana have a tragic past, having been modified into Killing Dolls.
While Liliana’s modification was a crude and incomplete one, Mai, who was raised since childhood by the Assassin’s Guild, was eventually deployed as a Killing Doll for the assassination mission of Third Princess Elise Lisha Umb Portland of the Kingdom of Portland. Mai’s origins, including her family and birthplace, were unknown.
However, her appearance suggested she was from the Eastern Nations. I suspect she may be from the same region as her mother, Shakura. Her mother’s homeland was an island nation at the edge of the Eastern Nations, known as the Flower Garland Country. Incidentally, the deceased mother of Kirika Turyuka Kamiyar, the Fifth Princess of the Kamiyar Holy Nation, was also from the same region. Kirika’s mother was said to be a Shirabyoshi who had come from the Eastern Nations.
It is highly probable that Mai’s body has a rare skill sealed within it through some method, and it was necessary to break her seal. It’s my speculation that the seal on Mai is unrelated to the Assassin’s Guild, and I have a feeling that unraveling her origins will reveal its nature. Mai, who shows potential as a saintess despite her immaturity, seems to carry a great destiny. I hope there are some clues left at the Assassin’s Guild’s secret base…
Furthermore, the trip was packed with objectives, including the life extension treatment for Ilisha, who was given the body of a poorly made Homunculus, and healing Sophie’s missing body parts. For clarification, the First Expedition Trip refers to our first adventurous journey with selected members to the Old Kingdom of Portland, Elise’s homeland, located in the Southern Nations. After returning from the First Expedition Trip, there was an influx of complaints from the remaining members who wished they had been taken along. Therefore, for this Second Expedition Trip, we have increased to two carriages to accommodate the full party.
An Adventurer Party using two carriages would be considered of considerable size. Moreover, with the exception of myself, all the other members are either beauties or beautiful girls, which is a headache in itself, but I doubt we can add any more male members at this point. To an outsider, we might appear to be a group of ladies amusing themselves, or a weak Harem Party led by me. However, those who underestimate us and attack will face dire consequences. After all, our party boasts the cheat-like presence of the Valkyrie Swan Hilda, and we are well-equipped with many valuable mages, making our combat power substantial. Of course, there are party members without combat skills, but they are rich in knowledge and have high levels of empathy, making them unique individuals.
Our first destination was the Former Yver Duchy Territory, where Sophie’s homeland used to be. Currently, it is under the provisional governance of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, which has expanded its territory. It is likely that it was originally intended to be bestowed as a reward to meritorious vassals, but the Espana Imperial Kingdom has recently expanded its territories so rapidly that it has become neglected. Or rather, the intensification of battles with the Demonkin is likely the reason they cannot spare attention for this region.
There in person, we reunited with Nemea Charlotte Von Sisilin, Sophie’s foster sister, whom Sophie believed to be deceased. We also became acquainted with Governor Ivanov Kiryute Von Macrame and his beloved daughter Saria Kiryute Von Macrame. Furthermore, we rescued Lisanna Roses Von Patus, the orphaned daughter of Chancellor Patus. These are individuals Sophie will need when she ascends to the throne as Queen.
Following that, we arrived at the residence of a skilled alchemist, which was one of our objectives for this Second Expedition Trip. This renowned alchemist’s name is Rulus Wolf, and he lives with his assistant, Anya, a bewitching beautiful Dark Elf. As mentioned earlier, we visited them to receive life extension treatment for Ilisha, whose physical lifespan is nearing its end, and to have Sophie’s missing body parts healed by Mimi No. 1 and Mimi No. 2, Mimic Slimes that are disguised as Sophie’s body parts.
First, we met Anya, who was working in the fields near the mansion. Our plan is to have a preliminary discussion with her and then confront the eccentric Rulus. Currently, we have been ushered into the reception room by Anya’s guidance. Anya has since left to change her clothes.
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*Thump, thump, thump. * *Creeeak. ** *Cre-e-e-eak.*
“Oh, sorry for the wait. And I apologize, but Rulus-sensei found me… so it’s going straight into the main event. I’m so sorry.”
I heard hurried footsteps from the hallway, and then the doorknob turned roughly. Anya appeared, having changed her clothes, but she seemed flustered. As I thought this, she suddenly bowed her head and apologized. Apparently, Rulus-Wolf had discovered our visit.
“Anya… you hid things from me and you haven’t reflected. It seems my punishment wasn’t enough?”
Following Anya, a strange man entered the room. From their conversation, it’s clear this man is Rulus-sensei. In fact, since there didn’t seem to be any other patients present at the moment, by elimination, he had to be Rulus-sensei. Rulus-sensei seems to have imposed some punishment on Anya. Rulus-sensei had messy brown hair and a rather uninspired appearance, and he gave off a vibe that reminded me of myself. Rulus-sensei appears to be a young man slightly older than me, but when I looked into his eyes, he seemed like an ageless, old, and cunning sage.
“Rulus-sensei, this punishment is too cruel. I didn’t realize you would prepare such a shameful nurse outfit… I was careless.”
What! Anya’s uniform? It was an extremely revealing and stimulating outfit that made it hard to know where to look! Her jet-black straight hair, cut at shoulder length, was gathered up and contained within a light pink nurse cap. This much would be fine for a nurse assisting a doctor. The problem was the nurse uniform she was wearing as a medical professional. In the world we live in, severely ill patients can only rely on the “Healing Magic” of Saintesses and Saints belonging to religious organizations like the Asgard Holy Church. However, since Healing Mages are rare, they cannot attend to all patients. This creates an opening for ordinary doctors and pharmacists. Nurse uniforms to assist doctors have also been devised. There are various types of these uniforms, but they are generally collectively referred to as nurse uniforms. Anya’s nurse uniform is also a light pink, matching her cap, but her tanned arms with supple muscles are exposed from the short sleeves. Furthermore, the neckline is daringly cut, and the buttons are precariously strained, showing off her almost overflowing breasts. It seems she wasn’t allowed to wear underwear, as the tips, which appear to be her nipples, are visible from the fabric concealing the swell between her breasts. Moreover, the hem of the nurse uniform, which faithfully follows her body’s lines, is short, concealing only about a third of her thighs. She’s wearing black leather shoes that seem practical for work, but her pure white knee-high socks, reaching up to the middle of her thighs, emphasize the presence of her legs. An elegant lace trim is sewn to the top of the knee-high socks, and the glimpse of healthy tanned bare legs between the hem of the nurse uniform and the socks is very alluring. I couldn’t help but imagine the state of her crotch area hidden by the nurse uniform. I don’t think she’s wearing panties, but… I’m very curious about Anya’s private parts. I’ve just realized that healthy, supple tanned skin is truly a wonderful thing. Anya is ashamed that Rulus-sensei made her wear this “Eronus” outfit, but her shyness only emphasizes her allure. Still, with the hem of the nurse uniform being this short, it’s possible her underwear might be visible with just a slight nudge. Suddenly feeling a strong gaze from behind, I turned to see Sophie, despite feeling unwell, intensely staring at Anya’s alluring figure. Considering Sophie’s reaction, it’s clear how beautiful Anya is.
“Hooh!? The people I’m meeting are adventurers… Are they wounded or something? They’re wearing hooded robes and have even gone to the trouble of concealing their identities with masks, but I can feel them strongly with my “Beautiful Girl Detection” skill. It seems there are beauties and beautiful girls hidden beneath their disguises. For now, I’ll listen to what they have to say.”
Rulus-sensei looked us up and down with an arrogant attitude, while Anya stood rigidly behind him. Personally, I felt annoyed, but since we are the ones asking for a favor, I decided to endure it.
“Nice to meet you, and sorry for the intrusion, Rulus-sensei? We are primarily the members of the Adventurer Party, “Princess Harem.” I am Hal Harem Von Raymond, serving as the Party Leader.”
I took a step forward and greeted him humbly.
“Indeed, I am Rulus Wolf. And the Dark Elf standing behind me is my assistant, Anya, though you’ve likely already recognized her. I am a famous quack doctor, but what business do you have with me!?”
Rulus-sensei, feigning a gruff and unconcerned demeanor, probed us.
“I heard that Rulus-sensei is a renowned alchemist and an authority on Homunculi?”
By revealing Rulus-sensei’s identity, I indirectly conveyed our purpose for visiting.
“Tch! Who sang my praises!?”
At that moment, Rulus-sensei’s eyes narrowed, and he demanded to know who had leaked information about him.
“It was Sophie who told me about Rulus-sensei.”
Here, I honestly revealed what I had learned from Sophie.
“Sophie, you say? Could it be the Second Princess Sophie of the Yver Duchy? I heard rumors that she died bravely, charging into the Espana Imperial Army as a Princess Knight…”
“It’s been a while, Rulus-sensei. I’m alive, though I’m living in shame.”
“What! Princess Sophie is alive!? But your voice sounds more feminine than when I last heard it…”
“After we first met, many things have happened–”
“–Is that so!”
When Rulus-sensei confirmed if Sophie was indeed the Second Princess Sophie, Sophie herself, who was standing behind us, spoke up. However, her voice’s quality had changed from before, leading to the need for an explanation, which was thankfully accepted. The deciding factor was that she included details that only Sophie could have known, such as anecdotes from her previous visit here.
“Rulus-sensei, we have two matters to discuss. I would like to explain the details in another room…”
“Of course, that’s fine. Then, please bring the involved parties to the examination room to explain the request.”
“Please bring Alicia and Ilisha with you.”
“Understood, Hal. Shall we go, Ilisha?”
“…Yes, Alicia…-sama.”
And so, the five of us – myself, Alicia, Ilisha, Rulus-sensei, and Anya – moved to the examination room. I considered asking Liliana, who had provided Ilisha with etiquette lessons, to come along, but decided against it, thinking it better to have her stay with Sophie.
Thank you for reading.
Episode 32-2: Discard the Inferior Copy! △ is scheduled to be posted at 0:00 on May 1st.
