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1. Bestowal of a Surname and Ly’s Intentions
The party members, led by myself, Hal Harem Von Raymond, and the “Princess Harem,” saved Count Christopher Bartley Dela Elgerblard, the liege of the border town of Immanuel, his lover Eringen Kuktar, and his son Prince Hamilton Abra Dela Elgerblard, when they were on the brink of death.
Eringen and Hamilton, who were not related by blood, had apparently fallen in love in secret and attempted suicide by poisoning, weary of the world.
Normally, I would have fully healed them instantly with high-level healing magic. However, I was exhausted from having my semen squeezed out by Ly and Liliana shortly before, so the treatment took a little longer.
Ly and Liliana had been abducted and turned into familiars by Alma Bartley Dela Elgerblard, the former Countess, who had become a demonkin and the new ancestor vampire. However, LuLu_Berze, a mid-level demon and ancestral vampire, defeated Alma. While I was removing the vampire toxin from Ly and Liliana and breaking their familiar bonds, this unexpected incident occurred on our way back.
From the situation when we saved them, it was evident that Eringen and Hamilton were in love. However, she was the lover of his father, Count Elgerblard, who was so possessive that he kept her bound by a slave band even after her emancipation. We couldn’t help but grimace at his paranoid obsession.
Specifically, she had “nipple piercings” and “clitoral piercings” attached to both her nipples and clitoris. Furthermore, the Elgerblard family crest was tattooed on her stomach. To top it off, a thick dildo was inserted into her vagina. Eringen, who endured all this manipulation without losing her will, was strong-willed.
I not only detoxified her but also healed the blemishes on Eringen’s body, restoring her to virginity, before spurring Hamilton on. The party members watched with keen interest. There was concern that the sex spirit elder would peek, but Dietlinde, as usual, had captured him.
A while later, we peeked into the bedroom where Eringen and Hamilton had been put together. The naked couple slept soundly and happily. Of course, the sheets were a mess, stained with virgin blood, love juice, semen, and sweat. The room also reeked of the distinct scent that lingers after sex.
In other words, as we had hoped, Eringen and Hamilton had become one.
“They’ve come together… I’m glad,” Alicia murmured from beside me, peeking into the bedroom.
“…But was it okay for him to steal his father’s lover?”
On the other hand, surprisingly, Elise offered a sensible opinion.
“Certainly, this situation isn’t ideal,” Ly replied with a mischievous grin.
“W-what are you planning to do with us?! I appreciate that you saved us, but…”
“P-Prince Hamilton…”
I brought the awakened Eringen and Hamilton to a large conference room rented from the inn. The party members were already seated inside, eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Seated were our usual party members: Alicia, Elise, Mai, Swan Hilda, Ly, Kirika, Tirna, Edele, Freya, Dietlinde, Liliana, Shera, Eria, and Astarotte. Miralka and Sharon, who were quasi-party members, also joined.
Sharon had initially tried to escape, but Miralka, finding it amusing, had forced her to participate. On the other hand, the three vampire sisters, who appeared as young girls in their summoned beast form, and the holy spirit Serena had naturally fled.
Incidentally, I was the only one showing my true face indoors. The other party members were in their “Princess Harem” uniforms, meaning they wore masks resembling Valkyries and hooded robes over their clothing, giving them a suspicious appearance.
However, since we were indoors, they had lowered their hoods, revealing their hair, but their identities remained unknown. Only Dietlinde, with her distinctive hair color, wore a silver wig.
Surrounded by such suspicious individuals, Eringen and Hamilton seemed intimidated.
“These are the party members of the adventurer party I lead, ‘Princess Harem.’ We mean you no harm, so please take a seat with peace of mind.”
“That’s what you say, but trusting someone who hides their face…”
I urged them to sit, but Prince Hamilton remained on guard and wouldn’t sit, and Eringen cowered behind him, trembling.
“We are not suspicious people. My name is Alicia, Hal’s fiancée. Prince Hamilton, pleased to make your acquaintance.”
“Hmm, very well.”
Alicia, removing her mask and hooded robe to reveal her face, addressed Prince Hamilton, who wore a complex expression of bewilderment and suspicion. Alicia’s attire resembled that of a novice female adventurer, but her refined demeanor was that of a noblewoman. However, as Alicia revealed her true face, the two seemed to relax and took their seats.
“U-um… Miss Alicia, are you perhaps a noble?”
While Prince Hamilton brushed off Alicia’s greeting rudely, Eringen, who seemed to be of commoner’s origin, inquired.
“That… I shall leave it to your imagination, Miss Eringen.”
Alicia smiled and deflected. Alicia, too, was gaining experience daily and was no longer easily flustered. However, Eringen seemed to grasp Alicia’s background from her brief hesitation. Eringen, with her cute appearance, also appeared to be quick-witted.
“By the way, Hal, what is your purpose in bringing us here?”
“We wish to assist Prince Hamilton and Miss Eringen.”
“Assist us? A mere adventurer group dares to boast so boldly.”
“Prince Hamilton, Hal and his companions are our benefactors. Such disrespectful behavior!”
“But Eringen, Hal and his group discovered us and brought us to this inn, but it was a certain saintess who healed us.”
“Even so, we owe them an unpayable debt.”
“That’s true… I’ll at least hear you out.”
“Yes, Prince Hamilton!”
“As for me, I would like to know Miss Eringen’s background,” Ly said.
“M-my background!?”
This time, Ly, while seated, questioned Eringen about her background.
“Who are you? It’s incredibly rude to ask questions while wearing a mask.”
While Eringen looked bewildered, Prince Hamilton criticized Ly’s attitude.
“How rude of me… My name is Ly.”
Instead of removing her mask and hooded robe like Alicia, Ly simply stated her name. Perhaps she feared revealing her identity, as half of Immanuel belonged to the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom.
“Ly… it’s a common name. I suppose your parents named you after that beautiful lady, didn’t they?”
Prince Hamilton, on the other hand, commented that Ly was a common name and interpreted it as being named in imitation of the renowned beauty, Ly. Come to think of it, the receptionist at the Adventurer’s Guild in Granza, the imperial capital of Espana, was also named Ly. This indicated how beloved Ly was by the populace.
“That is correct. Now, Miss Eringen, will you tell us your background?”
Ly’s voice was tinged with joy. She was probably tickled by the praise. Even in such a state, Ly asked about Eringen’s background again.
“My… my birthplace is…”
Once again questioned by Ly, Eringen began to recount her life story haltingly.
Eringen, now sixteen years old, was born in the Einback Count Family’s territory in Wahl Imperial Kingdom. The Einback family was a long-standing territorial count family serving the Wahl Imperial Family, known for their honor as warriors. Eringen was born in Aines, the capital of the Einback Count Family’s territory.
Her late mother’s name was Solange Kuktar, who was renowned in neighboring towns as an unparalleled beauty in her youth. The Kuktar family itself belonged to the commoner class but was considered a distinguished noble family, treated as quasi-nobles.
Solange grew up as the cherished only daughter of a wealthy family, leading a life free from hardship, and blossomed into a shy maiden. Naturally, marriage proposals poured in, and the Kuktar family was diligently selecting an heir through marriage.
It was then that an event, like a bolt from the blue, occurred.
Count Klaus Sanderia Dela Einback, the lord of the territory, heard rumors of the beautiful Solange and took her as his concubine. Count Einback was known as a skilled spearman and a libertine renowned for his prowess with his “spear” as well. He already had a male heir from his politically arranged marriage, but Solange diligently served Count Einback and gave birth to Eringen.
For a time, Solange enjoyed the Count’s favor, sidelining his wife. However, she incurred the Countess’s wrath, was falsely accused, and sent back to her family. Eringen was also sent back with her but was not allowed to use the Einback surname and was treated as an illegitimate child born out of wedlock.
Nevertheless, Solange showered Eringen with maternal love, instilling in her the education and etiquette befitting a noblewoman and having her receive true baptism at the Asgard Holy Church, where she was given the baptismal name Lumie.
As time passed and Eringen grew into a beautiful girl resembling her mother, her grandparents and mother placed all their hopes on her. Similar to her mother’s time, numerous candidates for son-in-law vied for her hand, and the Kuktar family’s glory seemed within reach.
However, the Espana Imperial Army invaded with furious momentum. Her grandparents and mother were murdered, and the beautiful Eringen was raped and sold to a slave trader. It was, in a way, a tragedy that befell two generations of mother and daughter.
After that, she was bought by Count Christopher Bartley Dela Elgerblard, as we already know. Alicia’s cheeks were wet with tears as she listened to Eringen’s painful past and the outrages committed by the Espana Imperial Army.
“Alicia… don’t cry,” Shera handed Alicia a handkerchief as tears streamed down her face. However, Shera’s proud fox ears and tail drooped. Shera’s homeland, the Kingdom of Sazania, had committed similar atrocities in the Southern Nations, so she empathized with Alicia. Moreover, Shera herself had a similar background to Eringen.
“Miss Eringen, from now on, please use the name Eringen Lumie Dela Einback,” Ly said softly.
2. Foresight and Checkmate ①
Ly, after hearing Eringen’s background and life story in the conference room of the “Restful Traveler’s Inn,” told her to use the name “Eringen Lumie Dela Einback.” Ly’s demeanor seemed to be in “Princess Mode.”
“I… I am not allowed to use the Einback surname.”
However, Eringen smiled faintly and lowered her head.
“It shouldn’t be a problem to use the name of a defunct family now, but is there a reason for it? Isn’t it just a woman’s shallow thinking?”
Prince Hamilton, showing concern for Eringen, dismissed Ly’s suggestion or decree.
“You are too rude! If Ly-sama said it, then it means that Miss Eringen is recognized as the legitimate successor of the Einback Count Family!”
Tirna interjected here. Tirna seemed unable to forgive Prince Hamilton for challenging Ly’s decision, her voice unusually low and filled with anger.
“How dare a mere adventurer like you speak such nonsense! And it’s disrespect towards me, a Count’s son!”
In response to Tirna’s remark, Prince Hamilton also showed an angry expression.
“Now, now, let’s calm down, Prince Hamilton and Tirna. I also agree with Ly-sama’s decision. Prince Hamilton, please think again. If Miss Eringen is the heir of the Einback Count Family, her status will match that of the Elgerblard Count Family. That is, she would be a suitable formal spouse.”
Liliana explained Ly’s intentions.
“I-I see! But such an important matter cannot be decided arbitrarily by mere adventurers. If it’s discovered, you’ll be arrested for disrespect!”
Prince Hamilton, who had been delighted for a moment by Liliana’s explanation, seemed to face reality immediately. It was true that it wasn’t a matter for mere adventurers to meddle in, but…
“Well, well, we won’t do anything that would cause you harm. We are humble adventurers, but there are things that only adventurers can do.”
Elise, who had been silent until now, spoke to Prince Hamilton in “Princess Mode” as well. The astute Eringen seemed to sense something, but Prince Hamilton could only grunt.
“I also agree with Ly’s idea.”
“I concur as well.”
“I think that’s for the best.”
One by one, the “Princess Harem” party members expressed their agreement with Ly’s decision, overriding Prince Hamilton’s doubts. It would be easier to persuade them if they revealed their identities, but Ly and the others seemed intent on maintaining their anonymity. They appeared determined to push through as mere adventurers.
“By the way, Prince Hamilton, could you tell us about the specialties of this town, Immanuel?”
However, as soon as the important matters of the meeting seemed concluded, Elise turned to Prince Hamilton with expectant eyes. Elise probably intended to gorge herself on the local delicacies of Immanuel. Incidentally, her stomach was tucked in at the moment. In fact, Elise had cinched her waist with a waist nipper for the meeting. What an act of gluttony!
It seemed Freya and Shera were responsible for tightening the waist nipper. It is said that Elise screamed and writhed in agony as they ruthlessly tightened it, taking revenge for their daily grievances.
“This town is a vital point connecting the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom and the former Yangas Kingdom, so various goods pass through. As for unique specialties of this town, intricate woodwork and leather products made from magical beast hides are famous.”
“…………”
Elise had intended to ask about local cuisine, but the answer was about woodwork and leather products.
“You probably would eat them, Elise.”
“Elise… eats wood and leather…? As expected of Elise!”
Freya’s retort followed immediately, and Shera praised her with a slight tilt of her head.
“Hey! Of course not!! What I want to know about is the local cuisine!”
“M-my apologies. The specialties of this town are meat dishes made from magical beast meat.”
Elise’s mood improved instantly upon obtaining information about local cuisine from Prince Hamilton. Elise’s trivial question eased the atmosphere, and it quickly became lively.
“This is going to be interesting. I’m glad I came here,” Miralka exclaimed cheerfully. Meanwhile, Sharon, sitting next to her, seemed to be skillfully sleeping while seated.
“Well then, you should be grateful to me for taking you out of the Demon King’s castle.”
“I am grateful to you, Lady Edele.”
“She’s truly a girl with a sharp tongue.”
Miralka and Swan Hilda engaged in a verbal spar, and Edele sighed, but those around them watched with warm gazes. Eringen looked bewildered at the scene.
“It seems most opinions have been voiced, so let us proceed to Elgerblard Castle,” Ly announced, standing up slowly and looking around.
“Yes, I am of the same opinion,” Liliana also stood up.
“I am also fully prepared,” Alicia followed Ly and Liliana, exchanging a meaningful glance with Swan Hilda.
“Are you all sane?! My father, the lord of this town, will not meet mere adventurers! Furthermore, the Royal Knights will not allow suspicious individuals wearing masks into the castle!”
Prince Hamilton, sensing an ominous atmosphere, blocked the conference room entrance and issued a warning.
“We have Prince Hamilton and the Count’s lover, Miss Eringen, with us, so it should be fine.”
I also offered support for Ly and the others’ actions. How they would settle things was up to Ly and the others. Moreover, during the meeting, there was no mention of Prince Hamilton’s mother, the former Countess Alma Bartley Dela Elgerblard. This meant that the matter of Alma becoming a demonkin and falling to the new ancestor vampire, and being made a familiar, would likely be overlooked.
After this, perhaps they intend to meet directly with Count Christopher Bartley Dela Elgerblard and decide something?
Afterward, we tidied ourselves up and left the “Restful Traveler’s Inn” on foot, heading towards Elgerblard Castle, located in the center of Immanuel. In the inn district, travelers and merchants came and went incessantly, reinforcing the recognition that Immanuel was a hub of trade. After passing through the inn district, we entered the city proper, where the proportion of local residents increased, and a unique living scent and liveliness could be observed.
It was hard to believe that Alma had abducted so many girls, considering the everyday scenes. Most of the abducted girls were probably travelers who were less likely to be discovered. Our world is inhabited by fierce demonkin and dangerous magical beasts, so if companions or family couldn’t find them on their own, they had no choice but to give up.
Then, the residences gradually became more magnificent, and Elgerblard Castle came into view.
Naturally, however, Elgerblard Castle was surrounded by castle walls, and knights and soldiers were stationed at the gate, keeping watch. We approached the castle gate with Prince Hamilton and Eringen at the front of our group.
“P-Prince Hamilton, we were worried. Hey, you little brat, you acted on your own, so the Count will give you a severe punishment, so be prepared.”
One of the knights approached and bowed to Prince Hamilton. Eringen, on the other hand, was treated dismissively.
“By the way, Young Master, who are these suspicious individuals you’ve brought with you? We cannot allow suspicious persons into the castle…”
“They are adventurers who saved us when Eringen and I were in trouble. We brought them to meet my father and offer our gratitude.”
“I-is that so? However, even if they are women, we cannot allow those who hide their faces with masks to pass.”
As Prince Hamilton had previously feared, they indeed could not pass in their “Princess Harem” uniforms. Now, what method would Ly and the others use to gain entry to Elgerblard Castle? I watched with a sense of detached amusement.
“Huh?! M-me??”
Suddenly, the party members spread out to the sides, leaving me alone. They then looked at me with expectant gazes. It seemed they intended to use me to break through the castle gate. Letting out a big sigh, I removed the mask resembling a Valkyrie and took off my hooded robe, holding it under my right arm. Underneath the robe, I wore basic adventurer attire with plate armor sewn into key areas.
Then, from a hidden pocket in my jacket, I took out a certain insignia and attached it to my left chest, as if to show it to the knights.
“My name is Hal Harem Von Raymond. I wish to have an audience with Count Elgerblard. Could you please convey my request?”
“Who in the world are you!?”
I displayed the insignia of “First-Class Quasi-Noble” which I had personally received from Emperor Henry of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, but for some reason, the reaction was lukewarm. The knights on duty wore puzzled expressions, and Prince Hamilton and Eringen also looked bewildered.
“What is this? Do you not recognize it?”
“I don’t know! What meaning could such a trivial insignia possibly have?”
The knights on duty did not seem to know the value of this insignia. “First-Class Quasi-Noble” is an esteemed title, by which one is treated as a Count when attending court at the White Castle of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, and as a Viscount outside the castle. But do the knights before me and Prince Hamilton truly not know of this insignia?
Furthermore, given that Immanuel is a major trading hub, wouldn’t it be strange for political merchants wearing such insignia to be walking around…? Or am I mistaken?!
“Lord Hal, these provincial knights are direct subordinates of Count Elgerblard. In other words, they serve the Count. Besides, someone wearing such an insignia would not be at the forefront; their subordinates would handle matters, which is why they haven’t seen it. Soldier, fetch someone knowledgeable in the heraldry of the Espana Imperial Kingdom.”
“M-me!?”
“Yes, you.”
“Fetch the steward.”
“Understood.”
Ly, unable to stand by, offered assistance. However, even with the mask resembling a Valkyrie on, Ly’s words were undeniably in “Princess Mode,” leaving no room for argument. The knight, who felt partially insulted, wore an indignant expression but endured it, not knowing the other party’s true identity. The soldier who was pointed out was also intimidated by Ly and hastily rushed into the castle.
3. Foresight and Checkmate ②
“P-Prince Hamilton, I’m so glad you’re safe! This Samsung Bubuca hasn’t slept a wink all night, worrying about you. And there’s no need to worry about that maid!”
Emerging from Elgerblard Castle was a large man with balding brown hair and brown eyes, resembling an Orc at first glance. However, this large man spoke with exceedingly polite language, expressing concern for Prince Hamilton’s safety. Nevertheless, he treated Eringen dismissively and seemed to ignore us.
“Lord Raymond, this large man is Samsung Bubuca, the steward of the Elgerblard Count Family. Be acquainted.”
“Mere adventurers like these are not people Prince Hamilton should associate with…! T-this insignia!!”
Samsung, with utter contempt in his gaze, scanned my face and then his eyes fell upon the insignia shimmering on my right chest. His eyes, widened to their fullest, shifted from arrogance to astonishment and froze.
“I-I am Samsung Bubuca, steward of this earldom. May I know your name? First-Class Quasi-Noble!!”
“My name is Hal Harem Von Raymond. Samsung Bubuca, pleased to make your acquaintance. I wish to pay my respects to Count Elgerblard. Is it possible? And I would like to bring my female companions…”
“O-of course, it is possible. Lord Raymond, please follow me.”
Seeing the steward’s attitude drastically change towards me, Prince Hamilton and Eringen looked surprised. As the steward turned around, the knights and soldiers guarding the castle gate lined up respectfully, and we passed through the gate. At that time, Samsung gave some instructions to a soldier. The soldier who had rushed ahead of us had presumably gone to inform Count Elgerblard of our arrival as a ‘messenger.’
Inside the castle gate, a beautifully maintained garden spread out, with seasonal flowers blooming beautifully, creating a magnificent atmosphere. The women remained masked, but the subordinate officials, seeing the steward’s face, bowed their heads in welcome without suspicion.
Eventually, we entered Elgerblard Castle. Expensive furnishings were displayed along the walls, and oil paintings and portraits by famous artists were hung in frames. Magical tools were also lavishly installed for lighting, and the building itself seemed to have cost an immense amount of money. We were led through several winding corridors and up a staircase to a room with exceptionally luxurious interior decoration.
“Lord Raymond, this room is the castle’s ‘Audience Chamber.’ The Count is already waiting, so please enter.”
“Welcome. It is good that you have come. Lord Raymond, First-Class Quasi-Noble. I am the head of this house—”
“I am deeply grateful for your invitation. Allow me to reintroduce myself—”
Thus, we were able to have an audience with Count Elgerblard. The Count, whom I saw for the first time, had cropped blond hair, sharp red eyes that seemed to see through my very being, sunken cheeks, and a nervous appearance.
While he is reputed to be adept at worldly affairs, in my assessment, he seemed to be the type to “be hoist by his own petard.” Incidentally, Ly, Liliana, and Tirna appeared to be radiating anger because he had abandoned the Wahl Imperial Kingdom and Yangas Kingdom and switched his allegiance to the Espana Imperial Kingdom.
“Father, what kind of status is ‘First-Class Quasi-Noble’?”
“Do you not even know that, as the next Count of Immanuel, a city of trade?! You dullard! Quasi-nobles are beings who, for various reasons, have not been granted a title, but are essentially treated as nobles. Normally, this status is granted to powerful political merchants who conduct business directly with the royal family. In this setting, a First-Class Quasi-Noble is considered equivalent to a Viscount. Do you understand, my foolish son?”
“L-Lord Raymond, I apologize for my previous disrespect.”
“No, no, please don’t mind. I did not reveal my status either.”
“I’m glad you say that.”
Prince Hamilton, apologizing to me, smiled refreshingly, his white teeth gleaming. Eringen’s face, stealing a glance at his smile, blushed faintly.
“My Eringen, come closer,” Count Elgerblard said, looking at me and Prince Hamilton. He summoned Eringen, who had hidden behind her son. Was he intending to have his lover, Eringen, attend him immediately?
“N-no.”
Eringen shook her head from side to side, refusing. Count Elgerblard was likely disgusted because he was the one who had attached various adult toys to Eringen’s body.
“Y-you! Have you forgotten the favor of being saved from the status of a slave?!!”
When Eringen did not comply, Count Elgerblard became furious. Under his glare, Eringen trembled like a fawn with tears in her eyes.
“F-father, I have a request.”
In the midst of this chaotic scene, Prince Hamilton spoke as if picking a hot potato from the fire.
“What is it? Speak.”
“I love Eringen! I want to marry her!!”
“What nonsense are you spouting? That lowly female is my sex slave. I have carved my monument into her body. Her body is no longer in a state where she can seek ordinary happiness. She is already defiled.”
“Eringen… also said so, but a certain saintess healed her. Last night, Eringen and I were united. I broke through Eringen’s maidenhood, and she adores me. Please, father, grant us your permission to marry!”
Count Elgerblard and Prince Hamilton began to argue over Eringen. Eringen, flustered by their heated exchange, simply fidgeted, but Ly and Liliana approached and whispered something to her. Then, they pushed Eringen forward. Eringen, seeming to have made up her mind, stepped out from behind Prince Hamilton and began to speak.
“Count Elgerblard, I have something to say.”
“What is it? Speak.”
“I, Eringen Kuktar, have decided to henceforth use my father’s surname.”
“Your father’s surname? Very well, say it.”
“Thank you. My new name is Eringen Lumie Dela Einback. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”
“…Does that mean you are of the bloodline of the Einback Count Family, known for their spear skills in the Wahl Imperial Kingdom?”
“That is correct. My father is Count Klaus Sanderia Dela Einback. I also wish to be with my beloved Hamilton.”
“How delightful! To think that the stoic Count Einback had such a love child! However, I have no intention of letting you go. I heard that a certain saintess healed the monument I carved into your body, but the thought of being able to touch your body again makes my wise son throb! And you haven’t forgotten that you are still bound by the slave band, have you? If you wish, I can make you perform a lewd nude dance and masturbation show on the spot.”
“The slave band was removed by that Lord Raymond. There is nothing binding me now.”
“Lord Raymond, is what you just said true?”
“Yes, I released it as things unfolded. My birth family is a slave trading company called the Raymond Trading Company, so I’m accustomed to dealing with things like this.”
“Father, please, make Eringye my bride!!”
“That won’t do! But I am surprised that Eringye came from a noble bloodline. Shall I subdue her again and make her cry? This time, I’ll upgrade her from a sex slave to a concubine.”
*Clap, clap*
Count Elgerblard clapped his hands twice.
“Guards, restrain these people! Tie up Eringye and bring her to my bedroom. Hamilton, confine him to his room. Until Eringye is mine again, I forbid her from leaving my private chambers. And Lord Raymond, you’ve had bad luck.”
“W-What did I do!?”
“You’ve learned of the dark side of the Count Elgerblard family. I shall have you captured and disposed of from darkness to darkness. By the way, are those masked women your slaves? I doubt they’re any great prizes, but if any of them stir my groin, I shall dote upon them as replacement female receptacles for Eringye. I am lonely at night, especially since I’m holding my dear Alma captive.”
“Count Elgerblard, what a despicable person you are.”
“Say whatever you want. Guards, apprehend them.”
At Count Elgerblard’s command, the knights and soldiers who had been waiting near the audience chamber simultaneously drew their swords and surrounded us.
“What an utterly treacherous display. It seems my father’s eyes were useless.”
“And my father is just as guilty. I feel pained to lash out at the dead, but mistakes must be corrected.”
Lyushenne and Liliana, who had been acting as background figures until now, slowly removed their hoods, revealing their beautiful blonde and silver hair. They then proceeded to remove their masks, modeled after Valkyries, revealing their world-class beauty.
“Count Elgerblard, it has been a long time. Still, what villainy! Will you commit seppuku to wash away your shame, or retire and let Lord Hamilton inherit the title?”
“I agree with you. How despicable and base!”
“Y-You! C-Could it be that you are alive!?”
“Father, do you know those two beautiful girls?”
“Hamilton, you truly are a brute-brained fool. That blonde girl is Lyushenne Silveria Wahl, the Fourth Princess of the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom. And the silver-haired girl beside her is Liliana Emilia Yangas, the First Princess and Crown Prince of the former Yangas Kingdom. However, at present, both are merely rebels who defy the Espana Imperial Kingdom. It seems my luck is turning. If I capture them and present them to His Majesty Emperor Henry, I shall receive any reward I desire. Hahaha.”
“To think that esteemed person was the Imperial Princess of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom… how awe-inspiring.”
Miss Eringye stared at Lyushenne’s unveiled face in astonishment.
“Didn’t I tell you back then? Since Lady Lyushenne acknowledged you, you can proudly bear the Einback surname without hesitation.”
Next, Tirna revealed her true face. However, even Count Elgerblard didn’t seem to recognize Tirna. Or rather, the former Tirna was a “boku-ko” who pretended to be a handsome young man. It probably didn’t line up with the current beautiful maiden-like Tirna.
“Who are you?”
“I-I am Tirnan Lian von Tuser, who served as Lady Lyushenne’s head maid.”
“So you are a young lady of the Count Tuser family, is that correct?”
Upon Tirna’s introduction, Count Elgerblard’s smile deepened. Was he satisfied with gaining more prey?
“Well then… is it my turn?”
Alicia was the next to reveal her true identity.
“I recognize your face… No… What! A viscountess of the Espana Imperial Kingdom! I shall also apprehend you on charges of rebellion.”
“There’s no need to panic so much. My name is Alicia Mia von Rendol. Please remember it from now on.”
“Hmm, Viscountess von Rendol is quite calm given the situation.”
“There is something I would very much like for you to see, Your Excellency Count Elgerblard.”
“What is it? Speak.”
“Please look at this letter.”
Alicia took out a letter from inside her kimono. And behind me, I could sense Swan Hilda grinning.
“Th-This wax seal! It’s from the Espana Imperial Family!!”
He then hurriedly opened the letter and stared intently at the document contained within. A pale sweat broke out on his forehead, his face turned ashen, and his hand holding the document began to tremble.
“Viscountess von Rendol, you are the proxy for His Highness Prince Elizabeth!?”
“Yes, I have been fully authorized by His Highness Prince Elizabeth for this matter. Prince Elizabeth and we have formed a sworn sisterhood, and it has been decided that Lady Lyushenne and Lady Liliana will be enthroned as Empress and Queen of the New Wahl Imperial Kingdom and the New Yangus Kingdom, respectively. We have come to this land to prepare the ground for that.”
“Th-That means…”
“This time, there is no escape. It’s what they call checkmate.”
Alicia delivered the final blow to Count Elgerblard, who had suddenly aged and collapsed to his knees.
Thus, Count Elgerblard, who had aged considerably, was taken to the Prison Tower by his steward, Samsung Bubuca, and confined there. Count Elgerblard abdicated his title to Prince Hamilton and decided to live as a convict in the Prison Tower.
“Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary von Rendol, will I also be judged?”
Watching Count Elgerblard being led away as a convict, Prince Hamilton asked Alicia hesitantly, and Miss Eringye also looked worried.
“My work is finished with the aforementioned theater of removal. Prince Hamilton, please marry Miss Eringye and protect this land.”
“Viscountess von Rendol, I am deeply grateful for your consideration. We—”
Prince Hamilton showed his intent to yield, and the matter was settled anticlimactically. When I confirmed with Swan Hilda, who seemed to be aiding Alicia, she said that Alicia had asked her to do it just in case when she went to pick up Sharon at St. Agnes Abbey in the Imperial Capital Granza of the Espana Imperial Kingdom.
In other words, “Beth-chan” had no idea what was going on at that time, so it was quite something that she could write a blank power of attorney. And I must say, Alicia was quite adept at holding onto her trump card.
“Th-This is terrible! A horde of undead are approaching outside the city walls!”
With Count Elgerblard’s fate decided, what seemed like silence was about to return to the audience chamber when a soldier rushed in, his face pale as death.
***
Chapter 4. The Invasion of the Lifeless Princess, Fellatio, and ①
At Elgerblard Castle, Count Elgerblard surrendered to the checkmate delivered by Lyushenne, Liliana, and Alicia. He was confined to the Prison Tower by his steward, Samsung Bubuca, and the title of Count was hastily passed on to Prince Hamilton.
“Count Elgerblard, do you have the resolve to protect this land with law and justice?”
“Yes, Fourth Princess Lyushenne. I will obey the imperial decree with my life.”
“It’s hard to say anything after you, Lady Lyushenne. Count Elgerblard, cherish Eringye, who will be your wife, and bring peace to this land.”
“Yes, Crown Prince Liliana. I will fulfill the imperial decree with all my heart and soul.”
Prince Hamilton, now Provisional Count Elgerblard, proudly presented his sword to Fourth Princess Lyushenne and Crown Prince Liliana in the audience chamber and pledged his loyalty. The simplified ancient succession ceremony seemed to instill a sense of responsibility in Prince Hamilton as the count of the territory, and also in Lyushenne and Liliana as empress and queen.
Miss Eringye looked up at the scene with admiration. Alicia, the plenipotentiary ambassador of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, also signed the succession documents as a witness.
A formal Succession Ceremony will be held later at the White Castle of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, but it is no exaggeration to say that Prince Hamilton’s succession to the countship is now unshakeable, having been recognized by Fourth Princess Lyushenne and Crown Prince Liliana, whom he will look up to as his rulers in the near future, even in this simplified version.
And amidst this commotion, Prince Hamilton was able to take Miss Eringye as his Countess. Lyushenne and Liliana became Eringye’s backing. With the two who would soon dominate the Count Elgerblard territory by their side, it was truly a case of “adding a horn to a demon.”
“Beth-chan,” Crown Princess Elizabeth of the Espana Imperial Kingdom, would surely support her adopted sisters’ conclusion.
Furthermore, the Count Einback family, which Eringye’s mother was recognized by Lyushenne, is expected to pass on its lineage to their two children. This means that Miss Eringye will have to bear children who will inherit the Count Elgerblard territory and the Count Einback territory, respectively, making her responsibility immense.
Prince Hamilton’s son (chinko) was smaller than my penis (ochinchin), but since Eringye’s vagina (omanko) had also been tightened by the “Healing Magic” when her hymen was regenerated, I believe their night life (sex) will be very fulfilling.
Well, given the passionate demeanor of those two, it would be foolish to worry. As a result, the audience chamber was filled with joy, and the direct vassals surrounded Provisional Count Elgerblard and Miss Eringye, offering their congratulations. The vassals too showed joy, as if they were certain of the further development of the Count Elgerblard territory.
We gathered by the wall and watched the festivities.
Just as the atmosphere in the audience chamber seemed to lighten, a soldier with a pale face rushed in. The soldier was out of breath, so I wondered if something serious had happened.
“Th-This is terrible! A horde of undead are approaching outside the city walls!”
“Wh-What!? How can undead appear in broad daylight?”
Provisional Count Elgerblard, formerly Prince Hamilton, asked in disbelief after hearing the soldier’s initial report. Hearing the soldier’s report, the audience chamber fell into a state of uproar. Such a sudden turn of events, as if lifting one up only to drop them, made me wonder what divine providence was at play.
“It seems the feared situation has become a reality. Let’s all go to the city walls to assess the situation!”
I decided to hurry to the city walls to grasp the situation.
“Please wait a moment. Elgerblard Castle has three lookout towers to monitor magical beasts attacking from the surrounding sea of trees. Soldier, from which direction did the undead appear?”
“Yes, the undead are advancing towards us, occupying the main road leading to the Former Yangus Kingdom Territory, and combat has already begun with the Skeleton vanguard.”
“I see. Then wouldn’t it be best to climb the ‘Tower of the Past’ to observe the enemy situation?”
While Provisional Count Hamilton, who was more of a brute, and others were flustered, Miss Eringye calmly issued instructions. We were guided by Provisional Count Hamilton to the ‘Tower of the Past.’ By the way, the remaining two towers were stylishly named the ‘Tower of the Future’ and the ‘Tower of the Present.’ The intention behind these names was to wish for the eternal prosperity of the Count Elgerblard family.
“Do you think they’re the same undead from the bottom of that vertical shaft we saw wriggling?”
“Probably. Perhaps a commanding entity has appeared, which we feared before. And there might have been something like a tunnel connecting the area around the vertical shaft to the basement of the ‘Prison Tower.'”
“What a terrible situation.”
“Indeed. Perhaps the ‘Lifeless Princess’ that Swan Hilda jokingly mentioned is here.”
“That was just a joke! Is it okay for me to reveal my true identity?”
“It’s fine if the situation escalates to the worst, but please try to act as a regular adventurer as much as possible.”
“Understood, Lord Hal. But it’s annoying not knowing where the demon’s eyes are.”
I climbed the spiral staircase towards the top of the ‘Tower of the Past,’ conversing with Swan Hilda, who had accompanied me to the bottom of the vertical shaft. Although the inside of the tower had windows for light, the stairs were worn and dim. Moreover, it was a monotonous climb, which was quite depressing. Naturally, we would have to descend the same stairs on the way back.
“This is the viewing platform of the ‘Tower of the Past.’ Wh-What a massive army of undead!”
“Lord Hamilton, I… I’m scared.”
“Don’t worry! I will definitely protect you, Eringye!!”
“Oh, I’m so happy, Lord Hamilton!”
“My beloved Eringye, I love you!!”
The Provisional Count of Elgerblard and Miss Eringye, who were leading us, looked down at the undead below. Driven by a survival instinct and reproductive drive stemming from a sense of crisis, they embraced passionately like burgeoning lovers. Although the party members cast lukewarm glances, the two seemed to be lost in their own world.
Looking around again, the viewing platform at the top of the tower was supported by six pillars extending along the outer wall, supporting a pointed, conical roof that served as a rain shelter. Along the outer wall, stone walls for fall prevention and monitoring windows were installed all around in the gap between the walls and the roof. And looking out at the main road from the Former Yangus Kingdom Territory to this city of Inmanu, an army of several hundred, perhaps even a thousand, undead were surging forward. Skeletons and zombies, serving as the vanguard of the enemy, were invading the plaza extending from the city gate and fighting with knights and soldiers.
Listening carefully, I could faintly hear the clang of swords.
“This is bad! Some of the enemy have entered the city walls!”
In the border city of Inmanu, due to transit tax and customs duties when crossing the border between the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom and the Former Yangus Kingdom Territory, inspections and security at the castle gates were strict. On the other hand, to develop the city of Inmanu as a trading hub, the city gates were manned by a minimum number of knights and soldiers, and the fact that passage was almost free turned out to be counterproductive. A strong iron gate to ward off magical beasts had also been installed, but they had missed the timing to close it.
“Hamil— No, Provisional Count Elgerblard, please give us your orders!”
“Understood! I will go to the scene and take direct command. Eringye, return to the audience chamber and await good news! Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary von Rendol, what will you do?”
“I will follow Hal’s instructions.”
“Understood, I will head to the scene, so I will take my leave. Eringye, you come too!”
“Yes, Lord Hamilton.”
Immediately after we surveyed the enemy’s movements, we descended the ‘Tower of the Past’ with the soldier who had come to receive orders from Hamilton, who was now effectively the head of the Elgerblard family, leaving only us behind.
Currently, the seventeen of us present here are: me, Alicia, Elise, Mai, Swan Hilda, Lyushenne, Kirika, Tirna, Edele, Freya, Dietlinde, Liliana, Shera, Eria, Astarotte, and Miralca.
On the other hand, the three Vampire sisters and Holy Spirit Serena had disappeared before departing from “The Traveler’s Rest Inn,” sensing the atmosphere.
“This is a terrible situation. The enemy are numerous Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies.”
As I pondered how to resolve the situation, Holy Spirit Serena flew in. According to Holy Spirit Serena, the undead army was composed of what were once young girls in life, hence the names Girl Skeleton and Lady Zombie.
Indeed, the Girl Skeletons had slender skeletons, and some showed signs of fractures before combat, likely due to osteoporosis. The soldiers would shatter their skeletons with broadswords, but they would revive after a while. The Lady Zombies were similar, making it a futile situation.
Nevertheless, novice fire-attribute magic like Fireball was being cast here and there to purify the enemies. It seemed there were magic users among our allies, but it was like trying to bail out a sinking ship with a thimble.
“Furthermore, the commanding entity of the enemy is the Lifeless Princess. And as her subordinate executives, three Fraulein Richters are commanding the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies.”
“I see! Thank you for telling me, Serena.”
“I was helpful over there. However, my role is finished here. Dietlinde! I am no longer someone who can be captured!!”
“Tch, she got away. I intended to use her as a long-range arrow… but this time, she’s managed to escape!”
Holy Spirit Serena, who brought the enemy information, fled immediately afterward. She disappeared, becoming invisible as she moved away from the ‘Tower of the Past.’ What happened was that Dietlinde was pursuing her from behind, trying to capture Holy Spirit Serena. According to Dietlinde’s parting words, she had intended to use Holy Spirit Serena as a long-range arrow.
Although Dietlinde used Holy Spirit Serena roughly, the refined body of Holy Spirit Serena, a Holy Element Spirit, was a fatal poison to the undead, and her annihilation effect was outstanding.
“Dietlinde, here’s some useful information. For a long-range arrow, you can use the Elixir squeezed from the Master. The Elixir is… —. Well then, farewell for now.”
However, just when she thought she had perfectly escaped, Holy Spirit Serena left behind a tremendous “final fart” while maintaining her invisibility.
***
Chapter 5. The Invasion of the Lifeless Princess, Fellatio, and ② △
“What shall we do, Hal?”
As I stood there looking thoughtful, Elise, the second-in-command of “Princess Harem,” asked. Shera had also transformed into “Sister Shera,” and the two of them held up their Shinto wand-like magic staffs, ready for action. And Sister Shera’s two fox tails wagged happily — *bun bun* — and her alluring fox ears twitched — *piko piko*. She pretended to be composed, but her fox ears and tail were honest.
The current enemies, the undead, were numerous, so offensive magic could be fired without restraint. Elise and Sister Shera were both in a “happy trigger” mood, which is why they were so *uki uki*.
“I just want to save the pitiful souls trapped in their corpses.”
“I feel the same. I want to liberate the souls of innocent girls!”
When I cast a suspicious glance at them, Sister Shera offered plausible reasons to justify herself, and Elise went along with it.
“Let’s leave the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies in the melee to the Elgerblard family’s subordinates. We will make the formidable Lifeless Princess and the Fraulein Richters our main targets for subjugation. Of course, if you have any spare energy, feel free to thin out the enemy with offensive magic.”
“Understood, Hal. However, the distance from this location is a bit too far to target the Lifeless Princess and Fraulein Richters.”
Elise pointed out that the distance from the viewing platform of the ‘Tower of the Past’ was too great.
And with my decision, “Princess Harem” officially joined the fray. Originally, we had planned to go to the bottom of the vertical shaft to eliminate them, but it might have been advantageous that they came to us. Moreover, “Princess Harem” surprisingly had a good compatibility with the undead.
First, we had Elise, Shera, and Dietlinde, who were wielders of fire-attribute magic and fire spirit magic with purification power. We also had me and Mai, who were wielders of Holy Magic, their fatal weakness, and as the ultimate trump card, we had Swan Hilda, a Valkyrie of the Lower God Clan. However, it was problematic if Swan Hilda’s Valkyrie status was discovered by others, so I had intended to have her pose as a regular adventurer.
“Then, we will head to the city walls and unleash offensive magic from the sentry paths built on top of them. If we blow them away, it will be a good way to work up an appetite, killing two birds with one stone.”
“I will purify them with my magic attacks. I’m looking forward to trampling the undead.”
Elise, accompanied by Sister Shera, descended from the ‘Tower of the Past.’ Elise and Sister Shera, who were in high spirits, let their true feelings slip. I could only manage a wry smile. On the other hand, Dietlinde, a fire spirit magic user for some reason, remained. Elsewhere, Swan Hilda, in adventurer attire with a common longsword slung over her shoulder, also ran off.
“Hal, I want some Elixir, what do you think? As royalty of the elves, I want to showcase my archery skills.”
Dietlinde approached, wiggling her palms — *nigini gi, wakewaki*. Behind her, Edele had departed leading Mai and Eria.
“W-Wait a minute! Dietlinde!!”
“Hal… this is an emergency, so please cooperate with Dietlinde ♪”
“I am also willing to cooperate!”
“That (that thing) was very good ♡”
Perhaps inspired by Dietlinde, Alicia, Kirika, and Liliana approached. Liliana, in particular, seemed to vaguely sense that they had tested the Elixir when they made love in the Rose Palace.
“Please include me too.”
“Of course, I will cooperate.”
“Humbly, I will also cooperate.”
Following them were Lyushenne, Freya, and Astarotte. On the other hand, the virgins Tirna, Sharon, and Miralca, with their faces flushed red, covered their faces with their palms but peered at our disgraceful behavior through their fingers with great interest.
In the end, the party members who wanted to extract Elixir from me numbered seven, with Dietlinde leading the charge, followed by Alicia, Kirika, Liliana, Lyushenne, Freya, and Astarotte. And on the viewing platform, a rocking chair for resting was placed, and Tirna, with a bright red face, took out an hourglass and empty bottles for collecting Elixir, placing them on a side table.
Like Count Elgerblard before me, I was cornered, checkmated, and at my wit’s end.
“Hal, give up, take it off, and let yourself be taken off ♪”
“Wait a minute! Elixir requires preparation!!”
Dietlinde, who had transformed into a “predatory woman” with the support of her companions, tried to take off my clothes. I stopped Dietlinde and decided to prepare the Elixir. I refined the Holy Aura circulating in my body, gathering it in the Dantian three inches below my navel. Then, I moved the refined mass of Holy Aura and settled it in my testicles. This completed the preparations for ejaculating Elixir. Come to think of it, I’ve gotten quite used to refining Holy Aura since Anya taught me.
“Hal, I’ll help you take off your jacket!”
“I’ll take off your pants.”
As soon as I finished preparing the Elixir, Alicia and Kirika stripped me of my clothes, and I was instantly naked. However, in the midst of public undressing, my penis (ochinchin) was shrinking.
“The first one is me.”
It seemed that while I was preparing to ejaculate Elixir, the order of caressing had already been decided. And the first turn was Astarotte’s.
*Kyun, kyun, kyun, gyunu, gyunu*
Astarotte, with her glossy red lips, let out a — *chiro* — and licked her lips. Then, she sat me on the rocking chair and spread my legs. Usually, I’m the one spreading their legs, but being in this state, with my legs spread and my genitals exposed to them, was terribly embarrassing.
“…Kuh… Ahh… Gugu… Nn… Ahh… Ahh guh…”
Next, Astarotte’s slender fingertips reached for my crotch and began to stroke my penis. Astarotte, a former succubus, knew exactly where to stimulate the male organ. Unknowingly, I let out a moan, and my foolish penis began to respond and get hard.
“Unfortunately, time’s up.”
“Tch! That was too short!!”
Just as I was starting to feel good, Astarotte’s turn ended, and she grudgingly yielded her place to Kirika. Looking at the hourglass on the side table, the sand had indeed run out.
“The second turn is mine.”
*Chupa, chupa, chuuuuupa, chu, chu, chu, chupah, jyu-pah*
“…Uuu… Ahh… Ki, Kirika… Th-That spot! ……”
Kirika suddenly took my erect penis into her mouth. As Kirika’s small mouth opened wide, she took my glans into her mouth and began to lick the frenulum with her tongue — *chiroro*. Then, she released my mouth and licked the weak undersurface of my penis. I couldn’t help but let out a moan.
“Time’s up! Thank you for your hard work, clearing the way for me.”
“It really was too short.”
Just as I was about to ejaculate from the rising pleasure, Dietlinde called time, this time. Kirika, looking reluctant, stepped down and was replaced by Dietlinde.
“I will make you climax with my tongue skills.”
*Shuko, shuko, shuko shuko, rero, rero. Rero rero rero*
“…Yan… Nn ahh… St-Stop there!!”
Dietlinde gripped my shaft and began to stroke it. Then, she carefully licked my scrotum. Dietlinde attacked me as if she knew all my sensitive spots intimately. This time, I felt like I was about to ejaculate.
“Unfortunately, time is up.”
“Tch, it really is too short.”
And then, the fourth turn was Alicia. However, I hadn’t taught her fellatio…
“…I’m still embarrassed.”
As expected, it was good that she buried her face in my crotch, but perhaps concerned about the party members around her, Alicia, her face flushed red, began to ponder, and her expression was incredibly cute. In the end, Alicia kissed my urethral opening — *chu ♡* — and began manual stimulation. The pleasure from Alicia’s delicate hands was unimaginably good.
“Alicia, it’s time.”
“Eh!? It really was short.”
“…Ahh… Stop… I feel it… Hyaa…”
The fifth turn was Freya. As Freya approached my crotch, she began to caress my thighs with her fingertips. Then, her fingertips drew an obscenely curved line and advanced towards my groin. I felt a shiver, like a chill, run down my spine, toyed with by Freya’s lewd fingertips. And the moment she opened her mouth to take my penis in—
“Unfortunately, it’s time.”
“I thought I’d make it since it was so erect…”
The sixth turn, Lyushenne, turned to Freya with a refreshing smile and announced the player change.
“I will make you ejaculate pleasurably.”
Lyushenne, smiling beautifully, seemed to accommodate my erect penis. Lyushenne, having been trained in bedroom arts in the harem of the Wahl Imperial Kingdom, was also skilled at fellatio.
*Pero, pero, peropero pero, chupa, chupa, jubah, jubah, jubah*
“…Ahh… Ahh nn ♡ … It’s… coming outttttt”
*Dopyuuuuu*
And then, to my surprise, I ejaculated. Liliana, who was waiting with a collection bottle, received the ejaculated Elixir. For the less athletic Liliana, it was likely a spectacular play.
“In the end, my turn never came.”
Looking at the Elixir accumulated in the collection bottle, Liliana wore a disappointed expression.
“Didn’t you say earlier that you had a pleasant experience?”
“Wh-Was that so… Hohohohoho.”
Lyushenne quipped at Liliana’s disappointment, and Liliana laughed it off. Lyushenne and the other party members didn’t seem to pursue the matter further.
“I-Is this Elixir!? It’s completely different from normal semen.”
Dietlinde went to the wall with the collection bottle of Elixir. There, a graceful, single-stringed longbow used by elves and a quiver of arrows were placed. I hadn’t noticed it earlier, but it was probably stored in Elise or Shera’s Item Box.
“Then, I’m off too.”
And Dietlinde also descended from the ‘Tower of the Past.’
“Hal, what shall we do?”
“I’ll follow too, as I might have a chance to use ‘Healing Magic.’ Those who won’t come, please stay in the audience chamber with Miss Eringye.”
“I have no combat ability, so I’ll wait in the audience chamber.”
In the end, only five of us accompanied me: Kirika, Lyushenne, Astarotte, Sharon, and Miralca. On the other hand, Tirna, Liliana, and Freya went to the audience chamber with Alicia.
And when we reached the city walls, Elise and Sister Shera were happily unleashing a flurry of fire-attribute magic. Swan Hilda was positioned near the castle gate, swinging her longsword menacingly. A little further away, Eria was freezing Lady Zombies in ice, and Mai and Edele were attacking and shattering them. A short distance away on the sentry path, Dietlinde was turning Girl Skeletons into ashes with fire spirit magic, her longbow and quiver placed on the ground.
Presumably, she intends to use the Elixir squeezed from me as a trump card.
The undead that we found at the bottom of the vertical shaft on our way to Inmanu, such as the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, were only meant to be quietly dispatched and laid to rest by the “Princess Harem.”
It was Holy Spirit Serena who decided on their appellations. This was because they were young girls who had become victims of Alma Bartley Dela Elgerblard, the former Countess who had fallen to demonkin and become the New Ancestor Vampire.
However, while preparing for dispatch, several incidents occurred: we saved Eringye Kuktar, who attempted to commit suicide by jumping, then rescued Ly and Liliana, who had been kidnapped, and in the process, we also defeated the vampire Alma. Furthermore, we saved Eringye and Hamilton Abra Dela Elgerblard, who were attempting suicide by poison, and finally managed to apprehend Count Elgerblard.
As we were dealing with these various pressing matters, it seemed that some of the undead had evolved into some kind of commanding entity and had overflowed from the bottom of the vertical shaft. It’s likely that the vertical shaft also had a hidden tunnel leading to the surface.
According to Holy Spirit Serena, the commanding entity that was leading the horde of undead was a No-Life Princess, and three Fraulein Ritchies under her command were manipulating the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies.
However, when I tried to ask for more details, Holy Spirit Serena fled. The reason for this was that Dietlinde intended to capture Holy Spirit Serena and use her as an arrowhead to kill the No-Life Princess.
If that were all, it might have been manageable. But the Ero-Oyajin revealed the truth about the Elixir, and I was forced to extract Elixir from the volunteer members, with Dietlinde as the instigator. As a result, the mental energy and Holy Aura that had accumulated in my body were depleted, forcing me to consume expensive Magic Potions. However, Magic Potions only restore mental energy equivalent to normal ki; Holy Aura, which is consumed by Holy Magic and Resurrection Magic, must be allowed to recover naturally.
Therefore, my current state is such that I can only use rudimentary “Healing Magic” capable of healing minor injuries. Even so, I couldn’t bring myself to relax while the horde of undead was attacking Inmanu.
In the fountain plaza, which had been built within the city walls, a fierce battle was underway between the invading Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, and the knights and soldiers led by Hamilton, the Provisional Count Elgerblard. On the battlefield, sturdy knights, wielding thick-bladed bastard swords and warhammers, were crushing the slender skeletons and decaying flesh of the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, while soldiers, using nets to restrain their movements and throwing stones from the city walls, provided supporting attacks.
Of course, the soldiers were not unharmed, and there were those who had fallen to the ground, submerged in pools of blood.
However, the crushed Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies were troublesome enemies, as they would eventually reassemble their parts and self-regenerate. To deliver the final blow to Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, they needed to be purified with fire-attribute magic, fire spirit magic, or holy magic.
Among the troops under Provisional Count Elgerblard and the adventurers who rushed to the scene in the emergency, there were a few attackers who could use fire-attribute magic. They were desperately firing “Fireballs” and “Fire Arrows,” but the enemy was too numerous.
Amidst this chaos, the “Princess Harem” party members’ performance was remarkable.
“Enemies everywhere I look. I could hit them even with my eyes closed ♪ Huh? Huh? Huh?”
The one continuously firing numerous “Foxfires” above her head with a cheerful disposition was Elder Sister Shera. It seems she still had the reason to refrain from using wide-area annihilation magic or forbidden spells, as she was purifying the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, turning them into flaming torches, with a blissful expression.
“Shoot them, shoot them, shoot them all, and make them the fuel for my diet!”
Elise, who had positioned herself a short distance from Elder Sister Shera, was also firing a barrage of “Fire Arrows” for the sake of her diet. Elise would likely achieve some weight loss with this battle, but what awaited her afterward would be the terrifying rebound. This was evident from the fact that she had been extracting information about the local delicacies of Inmanu from Provisional Count Elgerblard.
“Truly, no matter how much I cut, there’s no end!”
Swan Hilda was fighting amongst the knights and soldiers in the fountain plaza, wielding a common longsword. And the undead that Swan Hilda cut down would, after a while, spontaneously combust and turn to ash. At first glance, it appeared as though nearby mages had hit them with “Fireballs,” but in reality, she was imbuing her longsword with a faint Holy Aura, designed to ignite after a certain period. This might actually be a rather advanced technique.
Swan Hilda also seemed to be diligently honing her skills as a Valkyrie. She was achieving certain victory in a way that wasn’t too conspicuous. However, Swan Hilda’s complaints were quite well-crafted, perhaps establishing a unique style for herself? Miralca was currently serving as the straight man, but Swan Hilda seemed eager to send her back to St. Agnes Abbey.
“Edele, Mai, I’ve frozen the Lady Zombies.”
“Understood, I’ll shatter their bodies. Mai, finish them off.”
“Mm… Got it.”
A short distance away, Eria was freezing enemies. Eria was an attack mage of the water attribute, but it seemed she could now manipulate ice as well. Then, Edele would charge and shatter the frozen bodies of the enemies, and Mai would deliver the final blow with her short sword. It’s likely that Mai was also imbuing her short sword with the Holy Aura circulating in her body.
The method of refining the Holy Aura circulating in one’s body into Elixir was first taught to me by Anya, and then Swan Hilda imbued her sword with Holy Aura, further extending its blade with a sword of Holy Aura. Seeing this, Mai must have also awakened to the art of imbuing her short sword with Holy Aura.
It made me happy that my party members were gradually growing stronger.
This was because in the former Wahl Imperial Kingdom territory, where we were about to head, formidable enemies led by the higher demon Barberu, who had invaded from the Demon Realm, were lurking, making the honing of combat techniques indispensable.
Dietlinde, who had arrived around the same time as me, was positioned further ahead than Elise and Elder Sister Shera, purifying the undead with pinpoint fire spirit magic while looking for an opportunity to use the powerful bow placed at her feet. She was effectively utilizing the brief moments between attacks to thoroughly coat the arrowheads pulled from her quiver with the Elixir she had extracted from me.
Finally, Kirika, Ly, Astarotte, Sharon, and Miralca, who had limited means of attacking the undead, seemed to be observing from the parapet.
As I thought this, Kirika summoned her summoned beast, Mimic No. 1, and began to hold back nearby undead. Ly, Astarotte, and Miralca, brandishing their rapiers, engaged the undead, drawing its attention. A thrust from a rapier wouldn’t inflict much damage. After a period of back and forth, Sharon, seemingly unarmed, charged at an undead that had created an opening.
And immediately after, the undead burst into flames. It was likely that Sharon had a hidden incendiary weapon, a skill from her “past experience.” Although it was a somewhat roundabout method of engagement, given that they were being pummeled into submission, it was fine to leave it be. If she had coated the tips of their rapiers with Elixir extracted from me, they could have been dispatched more easily, but that seemed to be left to Dietlinde.
In other words, the Elixir extracted from me was entrusted to Dietlinde, the master archer, as a “trump card.”
Even so, the presence of Holy Spirit Serena was nowhere to be felt. Was she planning on staying hidden until this battle concluded? Furthermore, the three vampire sisters who were usually present were also nowhere to be seen. In fact, it seemed they were refusing to be summoned by Kirika. Perhaps they disliked that the current enemies were the leftovers from Alma, who had fallen to the New Ancestor Vampire, or perhaps they didn’t want to touch decaying flesh.
It turned out the three vampire sisters were surprisingly fastidious and clean.
When I tried to summon the three vampire sisters myself, a thought flowed into me: “Please excuse me this time, as I have a separate engagement.” As the situation was manageable for now, my current judgment was that there was no need to force the summoning.
And so, the lower-ranking undead, the Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies, were being gradually defeated and purified.
“Fireball!”
Clink, clink.
“Hohoho, such trivial attacks are useless against me!”
However, an undead, clad in ornate full armor reminiscent of a female Royal Guard, suddenly appeared from the rear and deflected the “Fireball” Elise had unleashed. Alma had apparently stripped the kidnapped girls naked before subjecting them to the “Iron Maiden.” So, who was this undead, so reminiscent of that female knight? Furthermore, from her smooth movements, which made her appear alive, a dense aura of evil magic emanated, suggesting that she was a high-ranking undead.
What was even more astonishing was the fact that she was speaking, albeit with a slight accent. Did this mean she was the No-Life Princess, the commanding entity of the undead horde? If so, was her armor and other equipment made of spiritual energy?
“Who are you!”
“I am Lina Flame von Albad who swore loyalty to the esteemed Salome Asher Unimenia! I will not forget the grudges of those who died as virgins!”
Lina Flame von Albad, who at first glance appeared to be a fully armed female Royal Guard, was apparently one of the three Fraulein Ritchies that Holy Spirit Serena had mentioned. And as soon as she began to speak of her own death, she began to emanate an evil aura akin to miasma. It was also revealed that the No-Life Princesses’ name was Salome Asher Unimenia, but I had no recollection of it.
“Lina, you mustn’t run ahead! I am Kalya Simer von Chantes. It is a pleasure to meet you… no, you should die!”
“I am Harea Cruz von Houston. It is a pleasure to meet you… no, I will curse you to death!”
Following them, the remaining two Fraulein Ritchies also appeared. Each of the Fraulein Ritchies were dressed as dignified female Royal Guards in full armor, but their faces were hidden by their helms, making them indistinct. However, the evil magic emanating from their bodies, was it a sign of their evolution from Lady Zombies?! And at the very back of the undead horde, a beautiful girl adorned in a luxurious dress stood regally. She appeared to be the No-Life Princess Salome Asher Unimenia.
The enemies’ leaders and executives appeared all at once, and the shock of Provisional Count Elgerblard and his subordinate knights and soldiers was palpable. This was because defeating high-ranking undead like the Fraulein Ritchies and the No-Life Princess would come at a great cost. Some of the more perceptive adventurers began to retreat. At one point, the scales of battle had tipped heavily in our favor, but now they seemed to have swung back considerably.
Innuendo.
“Oh, my name is Hamilton Abra Dela Elgerblard. I am a fledgling who has just inherited the Count’s title from my father, but I am, for the moment, the ruler of this city. Lady Lina Flame von Albad, Lady Kalya Simer von Chantes, and Lady Harea Cruz von Houston, why are you attacking the city of Inmanu?! Please tell me your reason! If there is anything I can do, I will do my best, so would you please withdraw from this place?”
I, Hal Harem Von Raymond, decided to confront the horde of undead that had assaulted the border city of Inmanu. We, the party members of “Princess Harem,” were observing the battle from the parapet, which had been built on the city walls, for the sake of monitoring the combat situation and for dealing with any injuries.
At the beginning of the battle, dealing with the lower-ranking Girl Skeletons and Lady Zombies was a simple matter. However, the three Fraulein Ritchies, the executives of the enemy forces, seemed to have become impatient with our unfavorable battle situation and moved to the front lines. From my position, I could also see Salome Asher Unimenia, the No-Life Princess, in her luxurious dress at the very rear of the undead horde, but it seemed she was not visible from the fountain plaza where Provisional Count Elgerblard was. It was likely that the three Fraulein Ritchies were only barely visible through the city gate, which had been left open.
Provisional Count Elgerblard, protected by sturdy knights surrounding him, advanced to the front of the city gate. He then declared himself to be the ruler of the city of Imannu. Furthermore, he questioned the three Fraulein Ritchies, who were capable of conversation, about the reason for their attack and attempted to elicit negotiation terms for their withdrawal. I had thought Provisional Count Elgerblard was solely focused on brute force, but he seemed to be the type who performed well under pressure. This was a welcome surprise for me.
“R-Reason, you ask! We are—”
“You shall be destroyed! I am—”
“Know our anguish! That suffering—”
However, upon hearing Provisional Count Elgerblard’s words, the three Fraulein Ritchies abandoned their previously modest and diligent demeanor as female Royal Guards and attacked him angrily. Presumably, beneath their helms, horrifying undead faces were hidden. Naturally, there should have been holes in their bodies from which blood had been drained. Furthermore, from their names, it became clear that all three were noblewomen of high birth.
Listening to their angry curses, it turned out that their master, the No-Life Princess Salome Asher Unimenia, was the third princess of the Unimennia Principality, a friendly nation of the Espana Imperial Kingdom. As expected, from her bearing and the luxurious dress she wore, which seemed to be a habit, my premonition that she was of noble birth in life had been correct. To think she was a princess! However, due to the distance, her facial features were unclear.
They also mentioned that they were traveling incognito with the curious and talented Princess Salome to broaden their horizons. However, just before entering the city of Inmanu, they were attacked by men in black and kidnapped…
Still, the story sounded familiar.
The place where they were kidnapped was a gloomy place like a dimly lit underground prison. Their clothes were mercilessly torn off as they cried out, and they were stripped completely naked. Specifically, their upper garments were opened, exposing their fresh breasts, which had only ever been seen by their attendant maids. Furthermore, when their skirts and panties were ripped away, their female genitalia, which they had been educated from childhood not to show to anyone other than their husbands, were exposed, and they were humiliated.
They were all virgins before marriage, and they trembled with shame at being subjected to the lecherous stares of the barbaric men in black at their naked bodies. The men in black, emboldened, licked their lips and fondled their breasts, and inserted their fingers into their labia. It was truly a monstrous act. These were evil deeds that should have resulted in them being instantly killed by the “Princess Harem” party members.
And then, a certain beautiful girl joined them in this humiliating scene.
Seeing a beautiful girl of the same age, they clung to her and begged for help. However, that beautiful girl said something outrageous.
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“Kukuku.”
As I was agonizing, Salome-chan laughed at me.
“Brother-in-law Hal, this dress can be taken off by first removing the collar around the neckline, then unfastening the hidden buttons, and then unbuttoning the ones on the back.”
Just as Salome-chan explained, I removed the pure white collar that was hiding my neckline. Lace fabric with intricate patterns was sewn onto the edges of the pure white collar. Then, I tried to undo the hidden buttons to loosen the stand-up collar, but I was so flustered that I couldn’t undo them easily. My fingertips occasionally brushed against her neck, which was so slender it felt like it might break. Even so, once I unfastened the hidden buttons, the collar of the dress parted to reveal a part of my collarbone – and my heart skipped a beat.
It felt like I was committing a sin by peering into the precious, hidden neck of the cute Salome-chan. At the same time, I felt a sense of embarrassment, a sense of superiority of sharing such a secret with Salome-chan, and furthermore, a desire to uncover more secrets.
“…Don’t stare so much… I’m embarrassed too…”
As I stared at the bare skin visible through the parting of the dress, Salome-chan turned her face away and said she was embarrassed. What can I say, a shy beautiful girl is very appealing. Salome-chan’s innocent reaction made my penis even harder.
“Then, shall we stop here?”
I asked Salome-chan, who had finally started to get embarrassed.
“I’m embarrassed… but I’m also proud to be seen by you, Brother-in-law Hal. Please continue.”
Having obtained Salome-chan’s consent to continue, I went behind her and began unbuttoning the buttons on her back. There was also a large decorative ribbon attached to her back around the waist. As I unbuttoned the dress from the top down, a thin silk undergarment peeked out. I hadn’t noticed it when I looked at her neck, but of course, she would be wearing undergarments.
Then, as I shifted my gaze to her neck, from the parting of her fluffy pink hair, a sensual nape and the back of her neck peeked out. It seemed like Salome-chan’s body exuded sensuality without reservation. Is a beautiful girl a beautiful girl no matter where you look?!
“Salome-chan, could you raise your hands?”
“Yes, with pleasure.”
Then, I slipped her slender arms out of the dress sleeves, and helped her take off the dress from her head. I hung the removed dress on a hanger on the wall so it wouldn’t wrinkle.
“It’s still very embarrassing, but I am content to be undressed by you, Brother-in-law Hal.”
Salome-chan, now in her undergarments, covered her chest with both arms. What a sensual sight! Underneath the pink dress, she was wearing a lustrous chemise made of thin silk. And as I lowered my gaze, she was wearing a petticoat to puff out her skirt, and pink pumps on her feet. Her calves peeking out from under the petticoat were slender, and the white ankle-length socks were also a plus.
As I was captivated by Salome-chan, who was exposing her enchanting undergarments, she approached me, stripped off my pajamas, and left me in my undergarments, just like her, wearing only a shirt and panties. My penis was erect, so it was incredibly embarrassing to have my unusually bulging crotch area seen. Salome-chan covered her chest, and I covered my crotch, and we stared at each other. Comparing us like this, I realized I was at a disadvantage in terms of remaining undergarments, and I started to panic.
So, based on the idea that “offense is the best defense,” I decided to undress her further.
However, I was still embarrassed, so as a safe bet, I decided to take off her pumps and socks one leg at a time, but she was unstable standing up, making them difficult to remove.
“Salome-chan, I’m going to take off your pumps and socks, so could you sit on the edge of the bed?”
“You’re so lewd, Brother-in-law Hal! You’re a pervert!!”
In response to my request, Salome-chan cursed me with “lewd” and “pervert,” but she sat down. I wondered why I had to be cursed by Salome-chan, but I continued the undressing process.
Salome-chan sat on the edge of the bed with her legs together, sitting properly. However, when I lifted her right leg to remove her pink pumps and pure white socks, the hem of her petticoat also lifted up – and I was able to see her legs, which stretched up to about the middle of her thighs. Of course, her crotch area was hidden by several layers of fabric in the petticoat, but it felt like I was glimpsing a girl’s “secret garden.”
No wonder Salome-chan cursed me.
I accepted Salome-chan’s scolding and successfully removed her pink pumps and pure white socks. It was the first time I had seen Salome-chan’s bare feet, and they were well-maintained, truly possessing the elegance of a lady’s feet.
Until now, I had only wished to see Salome-chan’s breasts directly, but I remembered that I was also curious about her crotch area. There was no penis or scrotum there, but rather, I imagined, the “female genitalia” that I had never seen before. I wondered what shape they would be.
As I seriously pondered, the naked bodies and female genitalia of the beautiful girls that had come to mind when I first woke up recurred. As someone who should be a virgin, how did I know the structure of a girl’s most secret place? I began to wonder if I was dreaming or awake.
*Chu♡*
“…Ah♡”
As a test, I kissed Salome-chan’s right thigh, and I felt a definite response and heard her gasp. It seemed this world was indeed reality.
Regaining my composure, I took Salome-chan’s hand, got her up, and began to lower the multilayered petticoat. When my hand touched her waist, she almost shrieked in surprise, which also surprised me. Still, a girl’s body seemed to be a treasure trove of secrets.
Now, all Salome-chan was wearing was a thin silk chemise and drawers to cover her crotch. The number of undergarments she was wearing was now the same as mine, but the allure she emanated was on a different level.
A girl’s body shone like a jewelry box filled with glittering jewels.
The chemise was a slip-on type with thin shoulder straps, and the cleavage was visible halfway
